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Cherrytree, (Wrentalon,?) Finchkit, and Robinkit
Cherrytree visiting the kittens in the nursery
ThunderClan nursery
I play...
From WindClan
Bayflower (NB) an understanding warrior
Cedarkit (NB) a loving kit
From ShadowClan
Swampkit (NB) a grumpy kit
From ThunderClan
Finchkit (M) a silent kit
From RiverClan
Cinderwhisper (F) a reserved elder
From beyond the clans
Noah (M) a lazy semi-feral
Raven (F) a playful domestic kitten
I may be small, but I’m braver than I look.
✦･ﾟ: *✦･ﾟ:* 🐦 *:･ﾟ✦*:･ﾟ✦
Robinkit sat near the nursery entrance, her small paws tucked neatly beneath her mostly white pelt as she watched her littermate from a distance. She admired his ability to sit so still, his bright eyes fixed on the world beyond the nursery. Robinkit watched him in admiration, her wide near colorless eyes blinking every so often as she watched her brother.
Robinkit always liked the idea of watching things from a safe distance, though she wasn't as brave and diligent as her brother. Her tail flicked nervously, the thought of stepping out and joining him in the chill causing a flutter of uncertainty in her chest. I wonder how he just sits out there all day, she wondered
"I bet it's nice to watch everything" the small kit murmured quietly, her voice barely more than a whisper, and she wasn't even sure if it would reach Finchkit's ears, regardless, she continued. "But... don't you get bored sitting out there all the time?" she tilted her head slightly, her big eyes filled with a quiet curiosity, but it was mostly concealed with caution and worry.
Robinkit was never the type to rush into play, at least for the time she was able to comprehend what 'play' even was, but sometimes she wished she could feel as comfortable as her brother when it came to just... doing things. And it seemed like Finchkit could sit there forever, not even Robinkit thought she could be able to do that
Her eyes shifted towards the cold, snowy landscape outside of the nursery, what Rimekit had been named after, Robinkit recalled something about being related to Rimekit in some way, but couldn't really understand how, so she preferred to keep herself around her brother.
Her gaze flicked back to Finchkit, a slight frown tugging at her face. "Do you think the snow will disappear when New-leaf comes?" she asked, flicking her unfolded ear "y'know, like the stares do when the sun rises" she added gently, her voice soft and uncertain. Generally Robinkit kept her early dawn escapades silent, because truly, she loved seeing the sun rise, and she'd hate to stop.
The world outside seemed so still, so silent and it made Robinkit feel small and unsure... well... smaller than she was anyway. Maybe, just maybe, one day, she'd be brave enough to sit like Finchkit and keep guard of the nursery. But for now, she was content to remain where she was, observing from the safety of the nursery.
Bee's Characters
FROM WINDCLAN
Beewhisker - ⚧ Chirpy Queen
Sunbear - ♀ Blunt Elder
Basilflame - ♀ Polite Warrior
FROM THUNDERCLAN
Greypebbles - ♂ Quiet Warrior
Robinkit - ♀ Cautious Kit
FROM SHADOWCLAN
Clovershine - ♀ Optimistic Warrior
Wolfkit - ♂ Odd kit
FROM RIVERCLAN
Goosesong - ♂ Stoic Warrior
Lilyriver - ♀ Independent Elder
OUTSIDERS
Duchess ♀ - Friendly Semi-Feral
As the weak sunlight trickled into camp, the fading white-ginger she-cat finally made the effort to take a visit to the newest members of her kin. When the litter was first born she had taken a quick look, but since then had stayed away from visiting. It wasn't a choice she liked to make, but Cherrytree had felt like her granddaughter needed the space to raise her kits without the elder getting in the way. Any day StarClan would call her up to their ranks, and Cherrytree was well aware of that, but that didn't stop her from doing everything she could to defy that fact. She treated every day like she would have 20 moons ago, pottering around camp while taking things easy to not strain her body. She knew how frail she was, becoming weaker each day. Even her rich patches of red were starting to be overtaken by white, but the fire in her blue eyes forever remained.
Her great-grandkits would probably have no clue who she was, but that didn't matter. Nothing made her happier than seeing the young ones that came from her long line of family. Her paws, small and light against the ground softly padded towards the enclosed den, her pluming tail swishing against the ground, stopping in surprise as she noticed both Finchkit and Robinkit at the entrance of the den. A soft, rumbling purr started from deep down in her throat as she saw the two, Finchkit lying down while Robinkit spoke to him quietly beside. 'What are you doing out here you two? Don't you think it's a little cold? Young kits like you get sniffy noses too easily!' With barely more than a heartbeat between her words and movement, the elder wrapped her tail around the two kits, pulling them in close as to shield them from the cold. If they didn't like that, well, they would have to tell her after.
I play...
From WindClan
Aspenberry (F) an affectionate deputy
From ShadowClan
Dazzlepaw (M) a curious apprentice
Flutterdream (F) a friendly medicine cat
Specklenose (NB) a troublesome warrior
Pebbleshine (F) an insecure elder
From ThunderClan
Larchsong (F) a chatty warrior
Coyotepaw (F) an anxious apprentice
Cherrytree (F) a loving elder
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
I play...
From WindClan
Bayflower (NB) an understanding warrior
Cedarkit (NB) a loving kit
From ShadowClan
Swampkit (NB) a grumpy kit
From ThunderClan
Finchkit (M) a silent kit
From RiverClan
Cinderwhisper (F) a reserved elder
From beyond the clans
Noah (M) a lazy semi-feral
Raven (F) a playful domestic kitten
I may be small, but I’m braver than I look.
✦･ﾟ: *✦･ﾟ:* 🐦 *:･ﾟ✦*:･ﾟ✦
Robinkit's little heard began to beat rapidly as the white and ginger she-cat approached. She wasn't sure who this cat was, but the unfamiliar scent made her feel uneasy, surely if a warrior saw a cat they didn't recognize, they'd hide... or they'd fight, but Robinkit wasn't very fond of that idea.
The moment the elder spoke, her voice a gentle rumble, Robinkit's small body instinctively tensed. As much as she was fond of watching the clan with her brother, she wasn't fond of the strangers it attracted. Stranger... she didn't know if she could trust this elderly she-cat, and she wasn't about to welcome her with open paws.
With a small gasp, Robinkit took swift, cautious steps backward into the comforting darkness of the nursery, her wide eyes trained on the elder but her paws already retreating. She didn't want to be seen as rude, but she didn't want to be too close either.
Her dappled tail flicked nervously, and her unfolded ear flattened in a defencive way as the older cat wrapped her tail around Finchkit. Robinkit saw that the gesture was meant to be an act of gentle kindness, but it only made Robinkit feel more usure. What was she doing here? What did she want? More importantly.. Who was she??
The darkness in the corner of the nursery welcomed her as usual as she backed into its comforting shadows, hoping to hide away from the stranger while keeping diligent watch to make sure Finchkit was okay and unhurt. She wouldn't be able to live with herself if she let her brother get hurt... never.
She stayed out of sight, her tiny heart still racing, her eyes peered from behind a small store of leaves and twigs she had found and sorted by a little corner of the nursery, looked somewhat of a herb story really, but a makeshift one of course, more of a collection of pointless bits of nature more than anything.
She wanted to say something, but the words caught in her throat, and all she could do was watch from her safe spot, waiting for the tension to pass
Bee's Characters
FROM WINDCLAN
Beewhisker - ⚧ Chirpy Queen
Sunbear - ♀ Blunt Elder
Basilflame - ♀ Polite Warrior
FROM THUNDERCLAN
Greypebbles - ♂ Quiet Warrior
Robinkit - ♀ Cautious Kit
FROM SHADOWCLAN
Clovershine - ♀ Optimistic Warrior
Wolfkit - ♂ Odd kit
FROM RIVERCLAN
Goosesong - ♂ Stoic Warrior
Lilyriver - ♀ Independent Elder
OUTSIDERS
Duchess ♀ - Friendly Semi-Feral
While Cherrytree in her past had had two litters, and had been there when her daughter had her own, it felt like a long time since she had been in touch with the younger members of her clan. These kits were not her own, nor did they have any idea who she was, and it was hard to remember that sometimes. The kit's scared, defensive reactions to her movement was a gentle reminder of just how foreign Cherrytree was to these kittens. 'Ah, I am sorry little ones, I have come too close.' She backed away, giving them a decent amount of space to get comfortable.
Her blue eyes looked at the kits softly, filled with nothing but warmth, and the tiniest bit of amusement. While being startled was understandable, she was a very small cat, not capable of doing much harm even with her stockier build. 'There is no need to be afraid, I am just here to say hello. If it makes a bit more sense, I am your mother's mother's mother' she said softly, a little laugh rolling off the tongue at the end. She might have just made things more confusing for the two, but that was okay, she just wanted them to feel safe. 'I am Cherrytree, one of the clans elders. As you can see I am a little bit old, for my fur is turning grey but if you look close enough, there are some similar things between the both of you and me. See, we both have little red patches, Robinkit.' Her voice was croaky and weak, but sweet nonetheless, doing her best to talk in a way that was calming.
I play...
From WindClan
Aspenberry (F) an affectionate deputy
From ShadowClan
Dazzlepaw (M) a curious apprentice
Flutterdream (F) a friendly medicine cat
Specklenose (NB) a troublesome warrior
Pebbleshine (F) an insecure elder
From ThunderClan
Larchsong (F) a chatty warrior
Coyotepaw (F) an anxious apprentice
Cherrytree (F) a loving elder
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
Wrentalon tried to shake clumps of snow from his paws as he came back from patrol. It was routine at this point to head almost immediately for the nursery to check in on Sunstrike and the kits. Cold season always bore with it a sense of danger that he did not like. And besides, he was certain Wildcry having moved in with a kit of her own wasn't making anything in the nursery much easier.
The familiar white and red fur of Cherrytree caught his attention, as she wrapped a tail around one of the small kits, who for some reason was outside in the cold. "Cherrytree," he greeted as he padded up to the three cats. "Nice to see you out and about."
His kits' nervous reactions somewhat surprised him. Though he supposed being as tiny as they were wasn't exactly comforting around the adults. He bent down to lick behind Finchkit's ear as the elder explained their relations. "She's right, Finchkit. She's a very nice cat, and she's just concerned for your warmth." He tried to peek into the nursery to see if he could catch his daughter's yellow eyes. "No need to hide from your kin."
