Meet Hidden Flame
Hidden Flame's life started in Wolf Forest, within a clan which she will best describe as "barbaric." Rank was the source of survival, and the leader kept control of the cats of the clan with violence and fear, enjoying his reign from atop a pile of bones.
Hidden Flame was born from a low ranking female and a medium ranking male. Being female, there was not much in line for her life than having kits and remaining in a den with lower ranking cats bringing her the food those above didn't eat. However, the small kit proved that she had potential which expanded far beyond her rank. A powerful fighter from the first day, Hiddenkit caught the eye of the clan leader after getting out of her den and challenging an apprentice. Noticing the leaders gaze, the apprentice went to strike her to impress him, but the young kit had none of it. Fearlessly, she bit his paw after it came, and though the damage was minimal, the point was proven.
She was taken from her mother then and placed in the den of her leaders highest ranking guards mate where she was raised with the females other kits. Hiddenkit grew to Hiddenpaw, and her training intensified. Each battle was done under the stern gaze of her leader, and upon the day which her and a dozen other apprentices became warriors, he approached her personally and touched his nose to her head to dub her Hidden Flame, giving her the role of guardian.
For the first time in her life, Hidden Flame officially stood among the highly favored cats of the leader. It was there that she met a she-cat who would become her best friend, and her life's purpose.
Clear Storm was a sleek, small she-cat with eyes as pale as ice and a coat of marvelous silver. She stood out from the others due to her nature. While many cats of high rank were boastful and loud, she was quiet and peaceful, and pain was visible in her eyes when she watched those tormented with a low rank. Hidden Flame wondered often why the she-cat was chosen, but her answer came when she watched her leader attempt to constantly woo Clear Storm, frequently growing too close for the she-cat's comfort and often introducing her as his future mate - a title which made his current mate's fur flare up.
The two met officially when their leader instructed Hidden Flame to watch over Clear Storm as she wandered the forest for fresh air. There, alone in the woods, Clear Storm showed her true nature. The two talked for hours, getting to know each other and the struggles they faced, and finding friendship in their united hatred of the tom which stood over them. It was that day that Hidden Flame made a vow to Clear Storm to get her out of there and to leave Wolf Forest together.
Five moons later, they accomplished just that. The escape was not easy, and they were pursued up to the point that they left the forest and entered a field of tall, golden plants. Hidden Flame would be killed if she was caught, and Clear Storm would be forced to live life in a den, constantly nursing kits. It was this knowledge that kept them moving, and this knowledge that drove them to seek a better life.
Once it was safe, they left the golden field and entered the Great Forest. Uncertain, but hopeful, they pressed on until they found Cinderclan. They spoke with Cedarstar, and though hesitant to let her, Hidden Flame allowed Clear Storm to tell the history of both she-cats and the clan they had escaped from. They were both accepted promptly into Cinderclan, and their new leader swore to keep their stories secret.
Hidden Flame now lives peacefully, watching over her friend constantly and protecting her, though the fear of her old clan seeking them and finding them always lingers in her mind.
Hidden Flame's life started in Wolf Forest, within a clan which she will best describe as "barbaric." Rank was the source of survival, and the leader kept control of the cats of the clan with violence and fear, enjoying his reign from atop a pile of bones.
Hidden Flame was born from a low ranking female and a medium ranking male. Being female, there was not much in line for her life than having kits and remaining in a den with lower ranking cats bringing her the food those above didn't eat. However, the small kit proved that she had potential which expanded far beyond her rank. A powerful fighter from the first day, Hiddenkit caught the eye of the clan leader after getting out of her den and challenging an apprentice. Noticing the leaders gaze, the apprentice went to strike her to impress him, but the young kit had none of it. Fearlessly, she bit his paw after it came, and though the damage was minimal, the point was proven.
She was taken from her mother then and placed in the den of her leaders highest ranking guards mate where she was raised with the females other kits. Hiddenkit grew to Hiddenpaw, and her training intensified. Each battle was done under the stern gaze of her leader, and upon the day which her and a dozen other apprentices became warriors, he approached her personally and touched his nose to her head to dub her Hidden Flame, giving her the role of guardian.
For the first time in her life, Hidden Flame officially stood among the highly favored cats of the leader. It was there that she met a she-cat who would become her best friend, and her life's purpose.
Clear Storm was a sleek, small she-cat with eyes as pale as ice and a coat of marvelous silver. She stood out from the others due to her nature. While many cats of high rank were boastful and loud, she was quiet and peaceful, and pain was visible in her eyes when she watched those tormented with a low rank. Hidden Flame wondered often why the she-cat was chosen, but her answer came when she watched her leader attempt to constantly woo Clear Storm, frequently growing too close for the she-cat's comfort and often introducing her as his future mate - a title which made his current mate's fur flare up.
The two met officially when their leader instructed Hidden Flame to watch over Clear Storm as she wandered the forest for fresh air. There, alone in the woods, Clear Storm showed her true nature. The two talked for hours, getting to know each other and the struggles they faced, and finding friendship in their united hatred of the tom which stood over them. It was that day that Hidden Flame made a vow to Clear Storm to get her out of there and to leave Wolf Forest together.
Five moons later, they accomplished just that. The escape was not easy, and they were pursued up to the point that they left the forest and entered a field of tall, golden plants. Hidden Flame would be killed if she was caught, and Clear Storm would be forced to live life in a den, constantly nursing kits. It was this knowledge that kept them moving, and this knowledge that drove them to seek a better life.
Once it was safe, they left the golden field and entered the Great Forest. Uncertain, but hopeful, they pressed on until they found Cinderclan. They spoke with Cedarstar, and though hesitant to let her, Hidden Flame allowed Clear Storm to tell the history of both she-cats and the clan they had escaped from. They were both accepted promptly into Cinderclan, and their new leader swore to keep their stories secret.
Hidden Flame now lives peacefully, watching over her friend constantly and protecting her, though the fear of her old clan seeking them and finding them always lingers in her mind.
