Number of Cats: 003| 02 ♂ | 01 ♀
Next Moonpool visit - 9/29
Silence. This is what a tabby tom is listening to, and he is poised to run. Ready to make a move as soon as something breaks that silence. He is peering into the darkness carefully, nearly holding his breath so that he can hear any small sound that is made.
Suddenly, without warning, a piercing screech fills the air and causes the tom to nearly fall off of his perch. He whirls around, nearly panting, heart thundering in his chest. He peers through the darkness, looking at the shape of another cat. He growls, sitting back down and hunching his back in anger. Beside him, the newcomer sidled up, nearly touching him, and let out an amused sound.
"You are the worst cat I have ever met," the tom says into the darkness, growling out his words. "If you weren't my sister I would tackle you and hurt you right here."
The she-cat purrs lightly, touching her brother's back with the tip of her tail. "Oh, come on Artie. You know they aren't going to open that door long enough for you to get out anyway. Besides, what's the point in leaving? They feed us, and they really are quite nice. Not to mention they are pretty warm, if you give them a chance and sit on them."
Artie growled louder, his fur rising on his back. "I hate them, and you know they hate me. I'm surprised they bother feeding me that disgusting food anymore."
"I don't think they hate you. They really do seem to want you to like them."
Artie didn't respond. He resumed his post, staring at the doorway, hoping to make his grand escape.
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That night, Artie dreamed of escape. It seemed so real, so vivid... all he had to do was wait for them to let his sister out... and he could be free! A strange tom seemed to haunt his dream as well... a dark gray tom, his amber eyes glowing and seeming to invite him out into the forest, where Artie had been longing to go ever since he was a kit. A fleeting glance at another cat, her belly swollen with kits... a voice whispering to him that these cats could be his family, if he could only get out that door...
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In the morning, Artie took his chance as soon as the Twolegs were awake. They were groggy today, and Artie used it to his advantage. He snuck out as soon as the door was opened, following his sister like a shadow. She made a sound of surprise as he jetted past her before racing to keep up with him. Artie heard her trying to say something, and heard the Twolegs shouting as well, but he didn't stop until he reached the forests' edge, where he knew the Twolegs wouldn't go. He looked back briefly to see his sister come trotting into the forest behind him.
"Where are you going?" She demanded, out of breath, sitting down as soon as she reached him.
"Away," Artie responded gruffly, stalking away from her, not wanting to deal with her asking for him to go back to those Twolegs. "If you were smart, you would follow me, Peach."
"I... I can't, Artie. I want to, but I like it here. They take care of me... out there it's... cold, and unforgiving. You know that right?"
"Yes. But I have a plan."
He continued to leave, and Peach stayed where she was. Artie did not look back.
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Artie was shivering by the time he found a small pond. It was mostly frozen over, covered in snow, but he knew a cat had to have come through here. Judging by the fresh footprints, it was recent. He tracked them, sniffing the air occassionally, excitement bubbling up inside him as he realized the cat was close. It was inside a small alcove, where a sort of glowing puddle seemed to be.
"Hello?" He called out softly, trying not to startle the cat.
The cat turned, seemingly delighted, exiting the small alcove. "Wow, that was pretty fast! I didn't know you would be here so soon."
"You... knew I was coming?" Artie asked, taken aback.
The other cat nodded vigourously, definitely excited. "Yeah! Here, I'll tell you all about it on our way back to camp. I could use some food, and you probably could too."
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Back at the ShiningClan cabin, Scorchstar introduced Firesong to his new medicine cat, Artie. He had learned all about Artie's past, living in a Twoleg den for his entire life. He had grown bored of his life after a year or two, taking to running away as often as he could. He was scared to venture too far most of the time, so his Twolegs always brought him back, and after he last escape when he evaded capture for almost a moon, they kept him inside permanently. Artie told Scorchstar of his sister, Peach, who he had hoped would follow him but did not. Scorchstar also learned that Artie was incredible with herbs and herb recognition, and asked him to be a medicine cat, to which Artie wholeheartedly agreed.
"ShiningClan, I would like to call a Clan gathering." Scorchstar announced, after getting both Artie and Firesong some fresh-kill from the pile. "From this day forward, ShiningClan now has a medicine cat. For the rest of his time as a part of ShiningClan, Artie's new name shall be Nettleblaze. We honor his wisdom and his determination." Scorchstar reached out, touching his nose gently to Nettleblaze's head. Nettleblaze lifted his head high, giving a short nod to Scorchstar in thanks.
"I will serve this Clan proudly," Nettleblaze said. "Now, to find a place for some herbs and a place for me to sleep..."
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[Patrols:
---> Hunting | no one hunts this moon.
---> Border | Scorchstar goes on a border patrol.
---> Herb Hunting | Nettleblaze goes to gather herbs. ]
[New cat / Other
---> Scorchstar has named the new medicine cat Nettleblaze
---> Firesong is due in 1 moon
---> My first 5 herbs are borage, catmint, chervil, feverfew, and poppy seeds.
---> ShiningClan has consumed a squirrel.]
- Leader:
Scorchstar | 26 moons | ♂ | ♦
Lives: ★★★★★★★★★
Deputy:
Name | Age | Gender | [url=link]X[/url]
Medicine Cat:
Nettleblaze | 50 moons | ♂ | ♦
Warriors:
Firesong | 30 moons | ♀ | ♦
Name | Age | Gender | [url=link]X[/url]
Apprentices:
Name | Age | Gender | [url=link]X[/url]
Name | Age | Gender | [url=link]X[/url]
Queens:
Name | Age | Gender | [url=link]X[/url]
Name | Age | Gender | [url=link]X[/url]
Kits:
Name | Age | Gender | [url=link]X[/url]
Name | Age | Gender | [url=link]X[/url]
Elders:
Name | Age | Gender | [url=link]X[/url]
Name | Age | Gender | [url=link]X[/url]
- Ally Clans:
Clan Name | Username
Clan Name | Username
Enemy Clans
Clan Name | Username
Clan Name | Username
Borders
North | Clan Name | Username
East | Clan Name | Username
South | Clan Name | Username
West | Clan Name | Username
Medicine Store
Borage x1 | More milk for Queens, brings down fever
Catmint x1 | For Greencough/Whitecough
Chervil x1 | For infected wounds, bellyache, or kitting.
Feverfew x1 | Fever, chills, aches and pains.
Poppy seeds x1 | Helps sleep, eases shock/pain.
Fresh-Kill Pile:
Mouse | x0 | 0 servings
Rabbit | x1 | 2 servings
Bird | x0 | 0 servings
Small fish | x0 | 0 servings
Squirrel | x2 | 4 servings [eating one]
Frog | x0 | 0 servings
Mentors:
Mentor | Apprentice | No. of training sessions | Moves
Mentor | Apprentice | No. of training sessions | Moves
Deceased Cats:
Cat Name | Cause of Death
Cat Name | Cause of Death
Mates / Family:
Scorchstar and Firesong | Expecting Kits
Name and Name | Kits
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