Aspenberry had spent most of her morning with Cloudflare, but now she just needed some space. To contemplate and think about whatever was to come next. Soft snow crunched beneath her paws as she reached the treeline, the moorland, instead of a field of green, was a field of white, each bush of heather frosted with ice. A beautiful day was what it was today, for the sun had managed to break past the clouds, sending down its rays onto the frost. The ground glimmered like it did with morning dew, except the frost made it even brighter, perfectly reflecting the golden rays sent down by the sky. Aspenberry's breaths came out in gentle, cloudy puffs as she broke from the treeline, her paws crossing the border with ease. All her thoughts were on WindClan right now, but she didn't want that. She just wanted a moment to herself, to focus on the world and what was around her. Not the future or her actions.
The territory past WindClan had been well explored by Aspenberry now. They almost acted like a second home. Never would she hunt these lands though, not unless she was desperate for they were home to many others, and others needed food just as much as she and her own clan did. She took a slow, steady breath, the icy air tickling her throat in an unpleasant way. Leafbare would be over soon enough, and she couldn't wait. While her pelt did thicken up during the colder seasons, it was still short, barely offering her enough protection. Her paws moved her forward, without aim or direction. She just wanted to walk this afternoon. WindClan would be fine without her.
2
Aspenberry and Kosmo
MORE KITTEHS? (A decision made on impulse, Aspenberry decides she wants to bring a part of Kosmo into her beloved home)
Just off the border between WindClan and the farm
I play...
From WindClan
Aspenberry (F) an affectionate deputy
Rooknose (M) an awkward elder
From ShadowClan
Dazzlepaw (M) an energetic apprentice
Flutterdream (F) a friendly medicine cat
Muddykit (F) a troublesome kit
Pebbleshine (F) an insecure elder
Specklenose (NB) a graceless warrior
From ThunderClan
Cherrytree (F) a loving elder
Coyotepaw (F) an anxious apprentice
Larchsong (F) a chatty warrior
From RiverClan
Bloomfire (F) a snarky warrior
Ebonyflare (M) a candid elder
From beyond the clans
Aurelius (M) a self-concerned feral
Potato (M) a laid-back semi-feral
Sarafina (F) a skittish housecat
Survival demands caution, but greatness requires daring
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Kosmo padded along the edge of the frosted treeline, his mismatched gaze flickering with satisfaction as he held a pair of plump mice dangling from his jaws. The hunt had gone well; the barn's shelter always seemed to harbor a steady supply of prey even in the cruelest depths of leafbare. The sun's golden glow cast a warmth that was almost enough to stave off the cold. Almost.
As he emerged from the shadow of the trees something caught his attention more than the serene view. A familiar silhouette moved steadily across the snow, her spotted fur standing out against the frost-kissed ground. Kosmo slowed as her scent wafted into his nostrils. Aspenberry.
He watched her for a moment, noting the puffs of breath that rose in soft clouds from her muzzle and the way her paws seemed to move with no particular direction, as if the path itself mattered more than the destination. Adjusting the grip on his catch, he closed the distance, his half tail rising in greeting.
“Out here all alone, Aspenberry?” His voice carried a light teasing warmth, muffled slightly by the mice in his jaws. He set them down delicately on a patch of color drained grass, his ears flicking. “You look deep in thought. Maybe you're planning your next grand escape from WindClan?”
FROM RIVERCLAN:
Cottonbright, ♀ Anxious Warrior
Nettleplume, ♂ Cynical Medicine Cat
Merrypaw, ♀ Steadfast Apprentice
Otterwhisker, ♀ Adventurous Elder
FROM THUNDERCLAN:
Brindlespice, ♀ Selfish Warrior
Bravesong, ♂ Gracious Elder
Leopardrose, ♀ Striving Warrior
Wildcry, ♀ Fierce Elder
FROM WINDCLAN:
Cloudflare, ♂ Suave Warrior
Barleyswipe, ⚧ Ornery Elder
Heatherkit, ♀ Sweet Kit
FROM SHADOWCLAN:
Palestar, ♀ Stern Leader
Honeyglow, ♂ Reserved Elder
Emberdust, ♀ Artless Warrior
Duskpaw, ♂ Opportunistic Apprentice
FROM WHITEHART & BEYOND:
Ahryndae, ♀ Princess of Camelot
Lelouch Von Noon, ♂ Marquess of Noon Cattery
Kosmo, ♂ Visionary Feral
Montgomery (Monty), ♂ Sentimental Semi-Feral
'I am actually. In a way' she said back quietly, softly. She didn't turn her head. She knew who it was just by voice. 'Just musing over my actions and choices, alongside thinking about what it would be like if I just ran away, right now. Ran and ran until my lungs scream at me to stop. Then I'll just collapse and see where I end up, maybe I'll call it home.' Guilt is what Aspenberry felt right now. Guilt and confusion. She should be happy, but it almost felt like she had just shackled herself to the floor. Despite this she had no regrets.
'Kosmo' She now turned her head towards him, her pale green gaze meeting that of his odd one. 'What exactly is it, do you think, that ties you to one place? Or for you, what keeps you wandering?' Despite the cold she felt warm. 'My whole life I've been searching for something I still haven't found. Maybe I will never find it because I don't know what it is... What if... It's not here, and what I'm looking for is somewhere out there?' Her gaze drifted to the horizon
There would one day be a moment, in perhaps years, moons, or days to come where Aspenberry will realise she already had exactly what she was looking for with those she cares about. That is what means the world to Aspenberry. Home is where they are, she is tied to the souls of others by choice, not by force. No matter how much she loves the earth and land, how deeply connected she feels to it, it will always come second. For a cat like Aspenberry, it just takes a while to realise this as she grew up in a place where she should be tied to the clan instead.
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I play...
From WindClan
Aspenberry (F) an affectionate deputy
Rooknose (M) an awkward elder
From ShadowClan
Dazzlepaw (M) an energetic apprentice
Flutterdream (F) a friendly medicine cat
Muddykit (F) a troublesome kit
Pebbleshine (F) an insecure elder
Specklenose (NB) a graceless warrior
From ThunderClan
Cherrytree (F) a loving elder
Coyotepaw (F) an anxious apprentice
Larchsong (F) a chatty warrior
From RiverClan
Bloomfire (F) a snarky warrior
Ebonyflare (M) a candid elder
From beyond the clans
Aurelius (M) a self-concerned feral
Potato (M) a laid-back semi-feral
Sarafina (F) a skittish housecat
