[Kazin]

Username: Kazin
Cat Name: Meadowsong

Gender: female
Rank: medicine cat
Age: 25 moons
Clan: Zephyrclan

Prompt:
Meadowsong was not one to get stressed very easily. Nor was she one to let others know that she was, in fact, stressed out. Her positive, cheerful attitude always sought to keep the other cats happy, keep tensions low, and be a friend to everyone. On the rare occasion that she did show emotion other than happiness, the stopper on the bottle of her emotions coming off, it would reveal anger or sadness, usually not stress. But Meadowsong had a secret - her life was always stressful. She always wanted to help others, she didn't know how to say no to requests for her help, and she always wanted to be well-liked. But that was just who Meadowsong was... so how did she deal with this stress when it haunted her everyday?

She sings.

It wasn't really singing, at least not in the Twoleg sense. No, instead it was more of a hum, almost like a purr, but close enough to a cat version of song that it was beautiful to the cats that heard her. Meadowsong didn't really share her 'voice' with others, but sounds carries through the forest. Her singing had developed into a nightly habit - always going out shortly before dusk to a small little copse not far from the camp. It was there, surrounded by trees and protected from view by dense vegetation, that Meadowsong would close her eyes and sing. It was here that she felt like she could carry short tunes to reflect on her day - whether it had been a particularly frustrating, happy, or sad day, she could show it in her voice.

[schmiiitty]

Username: schmiiitty
Cat Name: Whitefern

Gender: female
Rank: medicine cat
Age: 41
Clan: brookclan

Prompt: (500 words/1 art piece max)

[dimi.]

Username: dimi.
Cat Name: Hemlockdusk

Gender: Female
Rank: Matriarch
Age: 40 moons
Clan: Rivuletclan

Prompt: (500 words/1 art piece max)
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[Tordier]

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Username: Gleon
Cat Name: Morningnose
Morningclaw

Gender: Cisgender Female
Rank:
Age: 6 Moons
Clan: Fractureclan

Prompt: 0 - 500 Words + 1 Art

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Morningpaw and Stress

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[liightning]

Username: liightning
Cat Name: Coral

Gender: female
Rank: warrior (future healer of 2nd Clan)
Age: 40 moons
Clan: DeltaClan (for now ;>)

Prompt:

Coral's paws shook. The patrol had departed, lead by the heiress, no doubt facing extreme danger and risk. When they came back, there would certainly be wounds, and wounds meant she needed to treat them.

Maybe I should make myself useful instead of pacing around.

"My queen," she murmured, struggling to keep her voice calm and paws still as she bowed her head deeply before Maelstrom. She received a curt nod from the huge she-cat before continuing. "Please allow me to search for herbs; I fear this expedition may return with many wounds."

Queen Maelstrom nodded again, blue eyes unreadable, and Coral hurried out of camp. The sun was warm on her back, dappled patterns dancing on the forest floor. Despite the fair weather, her heart pounded faster, her breath shaky as she searched frantically for herbs.

They'll be back soon, and nothing's worse than being out of camp while they need my help.

Shakily she nipped the stems of a few necessary leaves, paws trembling as she scooped them up into a bundle and took off back toward camp. The area was quiet and calm; no sign of blood. Yet.

Setting her herbs in her den, which rested at the base of the rock curve that was closest to the mangroves. The water was high, no doubt from yesterday's rain, and it lapped at her paws as she padded down the shore. The great mangrove that rested in the center of the camp, surrounded by water, was very important for two reasons.

One: Queen Maelstrom held meetings there.

Two: here she could speak to the ancestors.

She slid into the cool water, crystal-clear and beautiful as any rivers in the area. Tiny fish darted around her paws, but now was not the time to hunt; she had something to do.

Taking a deep breath, she ducked her head under, diving beneath the thick tangle of roots that belonged to the mangrove. After paddling for a few moments, groping in the darkness, the ground sloped abruptly upward under her paws. She pulled herself out of the pond, water streaming from her fur. Her breath caught in her throat; no matter how many times she'd seen it, the sight of the cave always took her breath away.

Watching the reflected patterns of light dance on the stone walls, she sat and closed her eyes, taking deep breaths.

"Great ancestors... will they return safe?"

Her eyes opened, following the rippling reflection of light on the water's surface. A moment later, a pale shape flickered into existence, moving with the light.

"With your care, they will live."

Coral took a shuddering breath. Rarely was there a clear answer, for the ancestors existed for guidance, not to tell the future. She nodded, finding her voice steady as she replied, "Thank you."

A yowl from atop the rock ridge alerted the camp of the approaching patrol. Coral hurried into her den, but she was calm.

With her care, they would live.

[Hawky<3]

Username: CinnabunLove
Cat Name: Tinystar

Gender: Female
Rank: Leader
Age: 21 moons
Clan: Silentclan

Prompt: Cats often think Tinystar ought to be stressed— after all, she has to run a whole clan all by herself! She cares for warriors, hunts, patrols, and hardly ever has any time for herself! But she has a secret that helps her manage stress if it ever gets too unbearable… she always carries around thyme! Tinystar claims thyme is one of the most underrated and underappreciated herbs out there. She likes to tuck it behind her ear like a cute little feather display, so sometimes cats joke around and call her Thymestar. She doesn’t mind at all. The smell alone is often enough to relax her frayed nerves, but in intense situations, she might be found chewing intently on a piece like it were a twoleg with gum! She never goes anywhere without at least a little bushel of it tucked neatly away.

congrats!! there's something so simple and cute to this prompt! i love the idea of the "gum-chewing", its very unique!
giving an HM to kazin as well, the singing is just too cute <3
thank you everyone for entering!

[huskypawz]

Congrats! I plan to reuse my art for a different comp, so please don't use it <3

[Kazin]

Congratulations to CinnabunLove! And thank you so much for the HM <3

[CinnabunLove]

OMG thanx so much!! I just got back from a birthday party so this is EPIC TO SEEEEEEE aaaaaaah!! Thank u so much I’ll take awesome care of her :33 and congrats to the other person! X3