[mewmew.]

username: mewmew.
name: Quailfeather
age: 30 moons
gender: Female
rank: warrior
clan thread: muleclan
prompt:


Quailfeather has a uniquely strong bond with the much older tom, Torntalon. As a young apprentice she felt a pull towards the gladiator like cat and always seemed to be an awe of him. At first he didn't seem to take notice of the young apprentice following him around constantly until one day he felt lonely without his little shadow. After that Torntalon would help Quailpaw practice her fighting skills while showing off his own. He could often be found watching her training when she wasnt following him around. When she became a warrior their relationship began to grow closer as friends. They'd often spend hours in each others company without having to speak.

Many clan cats always wondered if they we going to become mates but both Quailfeather and Torntalon found the thought repulsing. She doesove him but Quail does also see Torntalon as an older brother always there ready to protect her in any way necessary. She also knows that Torntalon has this strange fear of romantic commitment so knows if she ever fell in live with him it would be usless.

Quailfeather is the one cat that Torntalon seems to talk to, she is the one who can see pass his big tough guy facade and see the emotional chaos he has inside. They rely on each other to be quite supportive listeners.

[bug.gie]

username: __surprise__
name: lilyfang
age: 22 moons
gender: she-cat
rank: warrior
clan thread: caveclan
prompt:

lilyfang has always been a shy cat, she always prefered being alone and not with other cats. there was only one other cat like her, a small tabby she-cat loner. they never knew who each other were until lilyfang found the tabby during a patrol. that patrol changed their relationship. lilyfang visited her almost every day and would bring her fresh kill. they were inseparable.

they did have tons of arguments and fights which bring the pair down for a while until lilyfang brought the she-cat some fresh kill as an apology. no matter how many times they fall out they will always have each other's backs.

lilyfang fears that one day she might get caught bringing the she-cat fresh kill and might get exiled for breaking the warrior code. despite that fear she still visits her every day.

[jazzyyazi]

username: Jazzyyazi
name: Lightningtail
age: 34 moons
gender: Female
rank: Warrior (Going to be Deputy)
clan thread: viewtopic.php?f=103&t=3746210&hilit=Spiritclan
prompt: Wip

[Lady Masquerade]

username: lady masquerade
name: springbriar
age: 28 moons
gender: she-cat
rank: warrior → medicine cat
clan thread: willowclan
prompt: "Why don't you see me as much as you used to? Am I boring you?" The multicolored she-cat asked with an amused purr, looking up at the gray, star-sparkling tom. Instead of the usual calm happiness, he seemed distant. "Graystorm, what's wrong? You know you can tell me anything."

The tom glanced down at his paws before speaking. "Being a Medicine Cat is not easy, but you were made for it. StarClan picked you, and I couldn't be more proud of everything you've learned so far. Today is going to be your last and most important lesson."

Spring nodded, wrapping her tail around her paws as she stared at him intensely. Graystorm never acted like this, so if she could make him proud by learning he had to teach her tonight, she would do her best.

"When I was given the task of training you, I thought it would be simple. You were smart, curious, and willing to learn everything. As the moons went on, I realized that we were becoming very close, and it hurt me to know that I would have to stop this one day, but it's time I tell you.. A Medicine Cat can never have kits, and they can never take a mate."

Realization hit Spring like a badger attack, and she stepped backwards, her mouth open in shock. "I never agreed to that. Please.. don't do this to us." She whispered.

"Spring," The words were a quiet crack, a ripple between them. "I never thought I would feel more alive in StarClan with you than when I was actually living. You are my light, my best friend, my entire world. But you are also a Medicine Cat, and that has to come first. Do you understand?"

Unable to say anything in return, the she-cat could only nod, her paws feeling as heavy has stone.

"Then by the power of StarClan, I give you your full Medicine Cat name. From this moment on, you will be known as Springbriar, may you serve your Clan well."

Springbriar looked at Graystorm in despair as reached forward to touch his nose softly to the top of her head before turning away.

"Wait, please."

With a sigh, the tom turned back, his starlit eyes full with sadness.

"I will never take a mate, and I will never have kits. I will take care of my clanmates as if they were my kin, and put nothing else before them, not even myself. I will serve them my entire life. But when I die I will come to StarClan, and I will be with you."

Springbriar was standing now, her words loud and clear as they rang through the forest. She watched as Graystorm's image began to fade, the stars in his fur slowly drifting away. He was barely gone when she heard his voice, a faint echo around her.

"I will wait for you, I'll wait for as long as it takes."

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[Sanara]

Username :: Sanara
Name :: Tallowpelt
Age :: 31 Moons
Gender :: She-Cat
Rank :: Deputy
Clan Thread :: HillsideClan

Prompt
Tallowpelt has always been a wanderer, careful not to make too close of ties with any cat. It is, in part, because of her fear of loss which was rooted in her kithood. It began the fateful day her mother dropped her and her other siblings off at a park. The time had come for them to find more permanent homes- ones that could take much better care of them than she.

So she excused herself from their lives, giving the twoleggers the impression that the kits were indeed abandoned. It was like the various hands of human ancestors reached down through starclan, and plucked them away. One by one her siblings were taken as they cried in fear. It was certainly traumatic, and stuck with Tallowpelt for moons to come. Her first ever playmates and friends were gone, and she began a new, strange life as a kittypet alone and lost in a human den....

When she was finally old enough to escape her captors with little struggle, she took to the streets, avoiding the bald creatures and cats alike. She acted as a rouge, attacking others who strayed too close. Even as she discovered an open field full of scent markers, she was prepared to fight anyone who ventured near. That is, until she laid her eyes on a cat that held so many treasured memories with her. Creamy milk, mother’s love, and sense of peaceful warmth.

Before her stood her sister, now part of a strange grouping of cats. She was still defensive, but finally laying eyes on the only other creature who had truely cared about her struck her in ways she couldn’t understand. Her sister remembered just as well as she, and so they came together and spoke without the rest of her ‘clan’ venturing too close. It brought back so many warm memories, laying there next to her sister in the open sun.

It was there that they discussed many things. Her sister had a ‘Warrior’ name now: Honeysuckle, and belonged to a group that acted as a new family for her. Everyone cared for one another... and she was welcome to join if she wanted. It was difficult to trust her sibling, now turned stranger, and difficult to forget their love, but in the end, after much discussion, Tallowfur joined Honeysuckle and her band of strays, and thus began their relationship anew. They were friends again. Best friends.

For many nights afterward, Tallowfur would cry silently to herself, for she had forgotten what it felt like to be loved by someone else. To feel the embrace of another feline. And she realized all too soon that she could never live without her best friend and sister again.
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[Only_Sky]

username: Only_Sky
name: Dappleflower
age: 43 moons
gender: Female
rank: Deputy
clan thread: Fogclan
prompt: Dappleflower is perhaps the most like-able cat in the clan, kind and gentle in nature and a general sweetheart, it's hard not to love her. Although she claims that she considers everyone in the clan as family, and treats them as such, there is someone in particular that she holds dearly; Crowfur. It is unconfirmed whether or not the two are more than friends, since neither have cared to share any details that may indicate more than just platonic feelings, but the clan respects Dappleflower enough not to pry - however that does not stop some cats from gossiping -.
Their relationship started off quite later on in their lives, since Dapplepaw was already nearing her warrior ceremony when Crowkit was born, the age difference between them being an obvious wall between them. They had some interactions though, such as sharing patrols, joining in on group discussions, or training together when Dappleflower was asked to help out with the apprentices. It took many moons, when Crowfur had finally become a warrior, for the two to properly get to know one another. Crowfur was a quiet and rather awkward tom, reserved even, which hadn't earned him many friends in the clan. However Dappleflower, being the outgoing and sweet cat she was, wanted to befriend the young and rather lonely looking tom. With some time and care, she came to find that beneath the almost stoic shell, Crowfur was surprisingly attentive of others, he had a polite and generous nature, wanting nothing more than to protect his clan. Other cats began to reach out to Crowfur as well, influenced by Dappleflower's newfound friendship with him, and though he appreciated that the clan had begun to warm up to him more, only a few cats (including Dappleflower) ever really developed a deeper connection with him.
The two became very close over the moons, despite their vastly different personalities. Although he still remains quiet and reserved, Crowfur is more confident in himself, likely due to Dappleflower's friendly and outgoing personality rubbing off on him a bit. Together they have made many fond memories, such as the time Crowfur pushed Dappleflower into the marsh and she ended up with sticks and moss tangled in her long fur, the time they both spent a night patrolling and Crowfur ended up getting stuck in a rabbit hole, or even when they started sharing a nest. He and Dappleflower are often found together, the two being almost inseparable aside from when carrying out clan duties, and a common sight is Dappleflower chattering away whilst he listens quietly, the two enjoying one another's company, the best of friends.

[noreptiles_]

username: .Lone Wolf.
name: Mistydawn
age: 32 moons
gender: Female
rank: warrior
clan thread: Spiritclan
prompt:
Mistydawn was always thankful of Sootstar for him finding her that one morning. He took her in, kept her safe and protected, he was her savior. And those eyes, those eyes, a fiery gold...

"MISTYDAWN! Hello?! Are you awake in there??"

Cloudstep charged her, knocking her flat off her paws. After regaining her breath, she glanced at the tom, eyes twinkling. He had caught her drifting off into space. Again. Guiltily, she started to shake the sand out of her thick fur, remembering now that Cloudstep was teaching her a new battle move. Cloudstep noticed too, laughing at her.

"Ohh, were you dreaming about your savior again. Oh! How he saved me! I think I love him!!!"

He mewed mockingly, imitating her. Mistydawn crouched down and leapt on top of him, growling defensively.

"Cloudstep! I do not like Sootstar! He is only a friend!!"

The second the words slipped out of her mouth, Cloudstep narrowed his eyes, throwing her off of him, paring her strikes with his own. Then, a thought came to his mind.

"So you like Sootstar eh?.. I can't wait to tell him that."

He taunted, and crouched down waiting... Mistydawn roared and leapt through the air, somersaulting, and landing on his back, knocking the air out of him with an oof. He had guessed right, and they both knew it. She stepped off of him, and sat back, cleaning herself.

"I thought you were my friend Cloudstep... You wouldn't dare tell him, would you?"

She mewed softly, looking down. He rose up, a small smile in his eyes.

"Of course not. You're my best friend Mistydawn, I would never do that to you.. But you should tell him how you feel, maybe you're not the only one who feels that way..."

She looked up, startled and grinned.

"Perhaps I will, but we have some more practicing to do, my friend.."

As the last words left her mouth, they charged forward again, two friends practicing their fighting moves until the sun dipped below the hills.

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username;; sweet pompeii

name;; morningnose

age;; 43 moons

gender;; molly

rank;; warrior

clan thread;; oceanclan

best friend;; sealstar

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Morningnose had never even had a friend before she met Sealstar, let alone a best friend. She'd spent her days alone, occasionally wandering upon another stray, but for the most part it was just her. Meeting Sealstar had been revolutionary, life changing in ways she had yet to understand. They’d met outside the human village, or the twolegplace as she now called it. Sealstar had surprised her, pinning the younger cat down by her throat. From what Morningnose had heard from other strays, this was not an uncommon occurrence. They had met multiple times after that, not once had Morningnose realised she was trespassing on OceanClan territory. Sealstar had not told her. This seemed strange to the other strays, their interactions with Sealstar were much more memorable, and not in a good way.

‘Oh, it’s just you.’ Sealstar said, purring as Morningnose approached her.

’Just me?’ Morningnose replied. ’I don’t know if I should be pleased or offended by that.’

'Calm you tail. I mean't it in a nice way.'

If Morningnose was a twoleg she would've rolled her eyes. They spent much of the day together, lazily walking through the forest under the feeble autumn sun. She remembered Sealstar asked her what autumn was, and exclaiming 'Oh! You mean leaf-fall' after she had explained. The sun was low in the sky by the time Morningnose realised she would need to head back to the human village soon.

'If I'm late I'll go hungry. The other alley cats are just as malnourished as I am' she had explained.

'I'll teach you to hunt then.' Sealstar had offered, only partially joking.

But Sealstar had followed through on her offer, and before she knew it, Morningnose was practicing the hunting crouch, tail swishing behind her as Sealstar reprimanded her for it. 'You'll never catch anything with a tail like that!' was yelled many times. It felt like hours had past, but Morningnose had finally caught her own prey, a small mouse that looked as if it would barely feed a kit.

'Don't worry about it, hunting is hard at first but you'll get the hang of it. You're still young' Sealstar had reassured, purring loudly as she ate a shrew she had caught earlier.

Morningnose laughed in response. 'When am I ever going to go hunting again? You're the only reason I did to begin with. Although this mouse tastes much better than the usual scraps.'

Sealstar frowned. 'You will definitely be hunting again, especially if you're to be a part of OceanClan.'

'What?! You mean? Oh, wow! Morningnose stumbled over her words, spitting half swallowed mouse everywhere.

'Only if that's what you want.' Sealstar said, sliding into her authoritative leader guise.

Morningnose laughed openly. Of course I want to, then I get to see you all the time!' she paused. Besides, from what you've told me about the clans, it sounds awfully fun.'

'It is, but also requires a tremendous deal of energy.' then Sealstar laughed. 'And a better name than Sparkles'

[CertainNorth]

This will close for judging in around 4 and a half hours!

[Lady M]

username: Nightfalł
name: Beechsight
age: 14
gender: Female
rank: Warrior
clan thread: Whisperclan

Buzzardstar looked around at the forest. It saddened her mightily. Whisperclan had grown to be a thriving clan, but after disaster after disaster the clan had slowly been wiped out, leaving her a loner from a clan. She knew that she had to start again, find new warriors, have new kits and apprentices, regain the strength that Whisperclan once had. But walking around, it seemed impossible.

She explored Whisperclan territory, once again amazed by the size of it, but disheartened that she had no clan to share it with. She settled down in the eastern Half Moon Lake. She sat down at the tip of the moon shaped lake. She sat there for a while lost in thought when she heard a small kit mewling. She knew the warrior code of course. "A warrior must always help a kit in need." At least she thought it sounded like a kit.

Walking over she noticed it was a small kit, it was calico, but she wouldn't realize it was calico until later on. The little thing was drenched and covered in mud. She picked up the little thing and carried it back to the camp. There she carried it into her den and put in on some moss and started washing it with water from the pool and waterfall at the back of her cave. Soon revealing the bright orange on the cat's pelt.

The little thing was an excellent observer from the moment she was brought in and was quite the fighter too. She did have her faults though, she was too much of a daredevil, and she didn't always think before she attacked. For these qualities, she was named Beech, for her aggressive nature and the light parts of her pelt, and sight, for her keen eye.

Beechsight was a mix to Buzzardstar. In some ways, she was a daughter, Buzzardstar had rescued her, and raiser her since she was a few moons old. But in other ways, she was like a sister to Buzzardstar. Once she got older they explored the territory together, they did everything together.

[POV now switches to Beechsight]

I've known Buzzardstar as long as I can remember. Mother and I were attacked by rouges one time and she was really badly rounded. She rolled me in mud, and left me, hoping I would survive. She left so that the smell of blood wouldn't attract foxes and other unwanted predators. Buzzardstar has beem my mother ever since then and really, the only mother I ever had. But as we got older she stopped treating me like a kit, and, were not that different in age, she was about my age now when she found me. So we have grown together like siblings over time.

There are times when I get mad at her and threaten to leave the clan, but we both know I never would. I love Buzzardstar as much as I need her. And she needs me too.
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