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"Hello, everyone. Thank you for helping me find my package! Hopefully you've all still got your paws on those raffle tickets - they're your entry into this competition!

All my feline friends are alley cats, and though they differ in size and shape, deep down all they want is a place to call home.
Do you have that to offer?"

Welcome to the final stage of the #200 competition!
Those that helped get the package back to Ophelia have all received tickets.
Only those that have those tickets are able to enter!

For this final, all you have to do is post a picture of your ticket and answer Ophelia's question (seen above) in 200 words or more.
Thank you again for participating, and best of luck to you!



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[b]username:[/b]
[b]clan:[/b]
[b]do you have a good home to offer?:[/b] (at least 200 words)

[vixiebun]

username: starii ★
clan: the spiritdolls
do you have a good home to offer?: An orange tabby she-cat emerges from the shadows a sly smile on her maw, A good home? Well, the spiritsdolls is a fantastic home, we live up in the mountains plenty of fresh air and prey to hunt, rarely any two legs come near. we’re like a family in our tight little clan, we defend each other from storms, two legs, and other enemy clans. We sacrifice everything for each other but please don’t just take my word for it. Another cat emerges carrying a small kit in her maw setting the kit down **Ah- a new beli-i mean recruit! Hello, my name is Vixen” a sharp glare is shot in her direction “-vixen’s call I hold the rank of spiritdoll, an oracle of sorts which is a gift I’ve had since I was a kit. Here at the spirit dolls we always do our best to support one another in training - hunting and patrolling. We have open communication with starclan and offerings to our ancestors to honor them. Vixen’s eyes shone with kindness but there was fear behind them. She wasn’t sure what this she-cat wanted to know exactly but Lavenderbloom had threatened hell if she didn’t make a good impression. However Harvestmoon stepped out of the shadows rubbing his head under hers with a purr before taking the lead I’m sorry about my mate, she’s a bit nervous around new cats I’m harvest moon. The reason the spiritdolls would be a good home is that we have a two-leg library filled with a vast number of books on medicinal herbs and maps full of stars so that we know how to maneuver around the mountains safely. The tom purred proudly but he felt the same fear as vixen fear of what lavenderbloom’s anger would hold if they failed to convince the she-cat.

[monSOLO]

username: Strawberry Milk
clan: Lightclan
do you have a good home to offer?:

Starwalker nodded eagerly. "My clan, Lightclan, is totally welcoming! We're all really close and friendly and we care about each other! We have patrols every morning to catch prey for the whole clan, and I make sure the queens and kittens eat first! Oh and we have a healer as well in case anyone gets sick or hurt or something, and she's like so so nice! Um actually, do you want to come meet everyone?"

The pair of mollies walked through the trees and arrived at the camp. Starwalker hurried to the center of camp and called a meeting.

"Hey everyone! This is Ophelia, a friend of mine! She's here to meet everyone!!"

After most of the cats introduced themselves to the blue-grey molly, Starwalker led her back out of the camp.

"So, what did you think? Everyone here is so nice and helpful and I really think that we could be a good home for one of your friends! It's pretty safe here, safer than living alone on the streets, I'm sure. Most of the cats here have joined less than a year ago, and look how great everyone is already doing! I can guarantee that if you send one of your cats over we'll take good care of them and they'll be happy here!"

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[Centipedes]

username: chimingcloud
clan: Chamomile court
do you have a good home to offer?: Suddenly struck with nerves due to the request of explaining how her clan would make a good home, Dovewing slowly sat down and curled her tail around the base of her feet, "That's such a tough question because so many things make Chamomile court feel so special and tender to my heart. I know for sure the clan feels like home to me, I feel safe and loved surrounded by my warriors. I was sent on a mission to lead a revival of the clan's traditional ways due to a prophecy given to my former leader by our ancestors. Clouded dreams and Butterscotch were handpicked by my leader to accompany me in my quest to build my own clan in honor of our fallen ancestors and their lifestyle. Our former clan was corrupted by power hungry cats with no respect for our ancestors or the warrior code, so maybe chamomile court feels more like home to me than the average warrior. I've learned to appreciate this new lifestyle and how everybody works together in harmony, creating a beautiful society full of cats powered by the same goals. Each cat that finds it's way into the streets or forest is powered by one thing, the will to survive. The difference between my clan and the ways of others is the survival instinct isn't connected to one cat but to survive together as one. Powered by love and bonds and hardships, this scary need to survive just brings us closer together. I've welcomed two kittypets into my clan, Creamflower and Honeystripes, Two exquisite young cats who've thrown away stability and safety to be a part of something larger. They've become more than just themselves but have become one as a clan, I'm positive these two would put their clan before themselves and put their life of the risk for chamomile court. I've offered them training, a taste of fresh-kill and promised to care for these two and protect them no matter what. I've also given them the option to return back to their twoleg home's but they have no desire to do such thing. They've discovered a new love within our clan, with one another and the lifestyle of our cats. They show promise and I'm excited to leave my clan in the hands of this next generation. I'm excited to recruit more kittypets, loners and rogues into my clan, I want to share the magic of a clan routine with every cat. Even if it's just for a moment and they decide it wasn't for them, at least I would be able to show them a whole new world as clan. Even if your cat's don't find themselves at home here, I would do whatever I can in my power to help them feel comfortable. And if they decide it's not for them and part ways, I will respect that and they will always be welcomed back in my court."

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[Alckatraz]

username: Alckatraz
clan: Eternal Forest
do you have a good home to offer?:
Lynxclaw approached you as seeing you coming. "Hello Ophelia and welcome to our home, The Eternal Forest" he said politely. "Here, generation after generation of cats are living their lives peacefully, according to the Warrior's Code. Now come, let's show you around."
You follow Lynxclaw through the mighty trees, under their pleasant shade. You hear the birds singing majestically and some rodents running in search of something to eat. Lynxclaw noticed and said smiling: "We were blessed by our ancestors with rich in prey lands, so none of our cats has ever suffered from hunger."
You continued walking deeper in the forest. The scent of fresh grass and flowers was gently present in the blow of the wind. Soon, you see a valley covered in bushes, if you wouldn't pay attention, you could have said that the valley is empty. As at a sign, two cats jumped outside of a bush, which camouflaged their den and came to see their new visitor. When approached to Ophelia, they nodded respectfully to her.
Snowflake, the medicine cat has stepped forward: "The spirits of the Star clan told me about your arrival. You are here to make sure that our home is good for welcoming a new member. We assure you that we will offer them our best conditions and treat them respectfully, as they were born as one of us."
"And we will have fun together" said Solarflame, the leader's partner. "Follow me, I'll show you our hideout from the outside."
After checking all of the camp, Ophelia concluded that everything was fine. A new cat would have had enough prey to eat, and a warm place to sleep in. Soon after this, she went inspecting the Medicine cat's den, together with Snowflake. When she entered there, she was shocked of the amount of medicinal plants on there. She has never seen so various plants in her life. The cave was good organized and had a pleasant atmosphere, so an injured cat would feel goodon there while being healed."
"And of course, we have skilled cats ready to teach the new one our rules, hunting methods and fight moves. We live in peace on here, but you can never be sure that you arent attacked by other tribes."
Lynxclaw thanked Ophelia for her visit while helping her to cross a river. "We're looking forward to seeing you soon, with good news" told the leader to the visitor.

[Guest]

username: ✧:*Lady Stardust*:✧

clan: Quarryclan

do you have a good home to offer?:
" Looking for a good home? " A slim black cat with one white ear pads over to you. He looks you in the eyes. " I can offer one! " He looks behind him at a large crater that appeared to be a quarry. "This is my home, along with my mate and my kits! " He said. " Oh, and don't worry, this place has been abandoned for years! " He reassures you. " This is my mate, Quailsong! " He points at a fluffy chocolate mink cat popping out of a crack in the nursery with two kits in her mouth that were hanging by their scruffs. " Oh! Hi! " She mumbled through all the kitten fur. " She is carrying my two kits, Hazelkit and Lilykit! " He padded towards a small crater like area. " When it rains, this pool will fill up with water and we will drink from it! Don't worry, it rains often here! " He explained. " Also as you can see, we keep it as clean as possible! " He gives a warm smile, then trots to a crack in the wall, just large enough for a cat to fit into. " This is the nursery, where the kits of quarry clan are born and raised! " He flicked his tail to the large patches of moss littered with feathers all around the den. " Those are the nests that the kits and the queens will sleep in, and the small one is for the nursery tom, there is only one of those in each clan or even close to none! " He explained, then squeezes out of the nursery. " Over here is the warrior and apprentice den. We of course had to have some ranks share with each other, for when we found this place there were only five splits in the stone with space inside big enough for at least five full grown cats to fit inside. " He tells you. " This is where warriors and apprentices sleep, and if your mentor is in here, you will share a nest with them. " He explains. He pops out of the crack, and starts padding over to a more rounded cave like place. " This is the elders den, we chose this spot so it's easier to access for them. " He starts padding over to another cave like area. " This is the medicine den, of course a big opening so sick or hurt cats can get in and out easier. " He finally, pads over to a large rock that was flat on the top. " This is where I will call upon meetings, and I sleep up here, unless it's raining. Then i'll shelter either with the warriors or in the nursery. " He looked up to the top ledge and started leaping up the sides while you follow after him. " This is the forest, and over there is Fallen trees, but that place is shared between us and another clan. " He flicks his tail towards a fallen oak that lay across a stream that acted as a bridge. " In both areas, there is lots of prey! " He stuttered. " I just realized, I never told you my name! " He felt embarrassed. He sat up.

" I'm Flintstar, leader of Quarryclan, it would be my honor if you were to join us. " He says. You shrug your shoulders. " Ah of course, silly me, you still have other clans to look at! Well, come back whenever!


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[Streak]

username: streak
clan: beechclan
do you have a good home to offer?:
“Yes,” Dusk nods confidently, “We will offer them the best home possible here at Beechclan, but don’t just take my word for it, let me show you!” The lean she-cat pads off, flicking her tail as a motion for Ophelia to follow. She ducks through a small, covered entrance at the base of an uprooted beech tree. She creeps through a small tunnel, barely big enough for a stocky tomcat to fit in. “This is the only entrance to the Beechclan camp. As you can see, it’s narrow enough to keep large predators from getting in, and covered well enough that most non-clan cats can’t spot it.” Interrupting the she-cat, a fat mouse scurries through the tunnel. Dusk grabs and kills the mouse in one fell swoop. “As you can see, it’s a fairly fruitful region as well,” she adds, extending the paw now holding a fresh mouse towards Ophelia, offering the prey to her. She refuses, and Dusk turns and continues to pad through the cave.

It gets wider towards the end, and she notices a large Tom sitting proudly, looking intently down the tunnel. “This is Bluefeather, one of our stocks,” the leader explains. “Stocks are the guards of our camp. Their fostering is full of strength-training and tough tasks like fighting to make sure they’re strong enough to protect our beloved Beechclan. There’s not a doubt in my mind that they’re the strongest cats of the land.” She beams brightly, nuzzling Bluefeather.

“Your little one will be safe under their protection, but enough about them, let’s get to the heart of the camp.” Emerging from the tunnel, it’s impossible to not be taken aback by the change of scenery. Whereas the roof of the tunnel was closing in on your head, The camp is surrounded by a thick wall of kudzu covering the gaps between tall beech trees that must be thousands of moons old. There and dens dug out under the roots of the trees, where kits tussle and turn, pulling each other’s ears as their willows watch lovingly.

Higher up, there are platforms built across branches where cats are hard at work on various tasks. In the middle of the camp is another uprooted tree, referred to as the broken beech, which was struck down the middle by lightning, and the gap has been filled with fresh prey. A black and white tom grins and gives a welcoming nod. “This is Woodfur, my branch, or right hand man,” Dusk nudges him affectionately.

“I’m here to help whenever you need it,” Woodfur says. “As you can see, Beechclan has everything you could ever need. We are a small clan focused on strong community relations and working together to survive. We care for each other here, and hope you’ll consider choosing our clan to send your companion to.” (471)

[allyquarius]

username: briarsong
clan: Pineclan
do you have a good home to offer?: You see two cats approach you. One young and full of energy, she is bounding happily, clearly excited to greet you. The other, is a little smaller, young as well, but she looks tried and kind. The cat who clearly has more energy starts
"Hi! Heard you were looking for a new home!" she says excitedly as the other cat catches up. As she catches up she introduces herself and the other cat.
"I'm Rosedust, and this is Bluefall".
Bluefall cuts in,
"We heard you were looking for a great home and that's why we're here, we want to show you the best home you could ask for!"
Rosedust adds gently,
"Both Bluefall and I are not born in the clan, we chose to live there and become warriors, thats why we were sent to greet you."
she then adds after a small pause
"Lets start heading to the clan so you can meet the members and I can get back to my kits."
Suddenly it makes sense to you why Rosedust seems so kind but tired, she's a new mother! Bluefall excitedly speaks next,
"LETS GO!" she basically shouts.
You quietly follow behind the two cats as they chat with you about how they came to be apart of Pineclan, turns out Rosedust used to be an old show cat and you find this interesting because she's clearly strong willed and doesn't seem like the type to want to be a show cat, she seems like she fits in well with the clan. As you're walking you notices the towering pines and the mountains that touch the clouds. You could see this place being a nice home. You and the two cats trot past the ravine with the large river flowing thru it and you can see this a place you would sit and relax, even go hunting with Bluefall, as she said its her favorite place to catch fish. You're already feeling welcomed in this clan.
When you arrive at the cave the cats call camp you feel immediately safe, other cats are chatting and Rosedust's kits run out to greet her. You see another cat approaching you, a large brown tabby tom and Rosedust's eyes light up.
"That's my mate, Brakenstar" she says happily. Once Brackenstar reaches You, Rosedust and Bluefall he smiles happily at you.
"Welcome to Pineclan, welcome home"
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[banooky]

username: unikels
clan: glaydan
do you have a good home to offer?:

"a good place to call home, you say?" the feline before you purrs in a rather deep voice for a molly. except, this cat could no longer be considered a female. timberwatcher made his transition from queen to king long ago. "allow me, as the reigning king over glaydan, to explain what makes my kingdom a beautiful home.

i did not come royal descent. i was born the child of rogues - murderers, traitors, and everything in between. rogues do not name their children, so i called myself fallow." timberwatcher's eyes, typically sparkling beautifully like a clean lake, became sad and lifeless, like he aged multiple years when he spoke of his kithood. "i never believed in the violent ways of rogues, so i ran away one night, well aware they'd kill me if they caught me. i found myself in the realm of glaydan, and immediately felt something i never felt until that moment in time; safety." you notice the glimmer in timberwatcher's eyes returns. looking into his eyes, you could almost swear you could feel what he was feeling.

"the current rulers, my predecessors, were an infertile pair. they adopted me when they heard of my arrival. instead of raising me to be malicious and bloodthirsty like i would have turned out, they taught me confidence and grace. i became the little princess they never had." timberwatcher suddenly seemed uncomfortable referring to his past femininity. "and when they retired so they could live out the rest of their days in peace, i took over as queen, then i had my transition and became king.

"i had to tell you that story since it's the best example anyone in glaydan could tell you." timberwatcher smiles for the first time, a pearly white smile of authority you couldn't argue with. it was also a contagious smile that made butterflies swirl in your stomach. "glaydan accepted me time and time again. when i was young, and still able to be influenced. when i rose to power, someone only changed for the better and yet foreign. and when i decided i felt more like myself as a tom. that is what makes glaydan a beautiful place. no matter where you came from, what you have done, or who you are, we don't care about that. in glaydan, we're all family."

turning to ophelia, timberwatcher mews, "oh, while i'm here, i think you might want this back."



[387 words.]

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aaa; silly me! I thought I’d already closed this!!

this comp is now closed!

Ophelia will decide the winner soon...