WILDCLAN LORE STORY- ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our story starts in the forest, a small apprentice on a hunting trip. Ashpaw finally got away from her mentor, and snuck out into the forest to practice her hunting. her sleek pelt shimmered in the moonlight, as she crept forward, tasting the air for a prey scent, soon enough a smooth scent wavered Infront of her nose, and she followed it, treading very carefully to not make a noise. "Ahem." a deep voice suddenly spoke, Ashpaw jumped up in fright, raising her hackles in alarm, she gazed up at a large black tom looming over her, the scars on his back and leg stood out against his dark fur. "Hello?" she spoke, gaining confidence against the strange smelling tom. "Youve crossed the Mistclan border." He spat, stepping closer. Ashpaws blue eyes blazed curiously, "No? The border is 20 foxtails away, I would have known if I crossed the border, I can't stand your scent." she spoke firmly. The toms eyes lit with rage, and he bared his teeth, Ashpaw could feel the toms warm breath on her muzzle. "I don't want a fight, I'm just saying I didn't cross the border" she said, lashing her tail. The tom hissed and swiped a paw at her, nicking her muzzle. Ashpaw yelped in surprise and backed away, knowing she would never win that fight. The tom crouched down, getting ready to pounce when a blur knocked into him, toppling the tom over. "Wildpaw!" she exclaimed, sighing with relief. "Hold on..just gimme a sec" he meowed inbetween slashes. Ashpaw sprinted forward, together her and Wildpaw threw the tom onto his side of the border. And he ran off with his tail inbetween his legs. Ashpaws eyes beamed. "Thankyou so much Wildpaw..you saved me." she smiled. "But how did you find me?" her silvery pelt ruffled from the cold breeze. Wildpaw sat closer to her. "I was following you, trying to learn a thing or too from your hunting skills, and when I saw him slash at you I had to help." He mewed, his yellow eyes filled with excitement and relief. Ashpaw let out a small purr, "thankyou." she nudged his shoulder and winced as the cut on her muzzle touched his fur. Wildpaw stood up, "Here lets get you back to camp and the medicine cats can take a look at your nose." Ashpaw nodded, and they padded back silently, making their way into camp and to the medicine den. Ashpaw and Wildpaw greeted Frostberry, and the small she-cat took a look at their scratches. "You smell like Nightwing from Mistclan" she murmered, grabbing a poultice. Wildpaw explained what had happened and Frostberry smiled, "Ill tell Darkstar about your heroics in the morning, for now, just rest and dont work yourself to hard, or you might risk opening the cuts again." Ashpaw and Wildpaw nodded, thanking the medecine cat before walking out the den and making their way to the apprentice den. "Let all cats old enough to catch their own prey, gather beneath Hightree for a clan meeting." Darkstar called, Ashpaw lifted her head, blinking her eyes slowly before waking Wildpaw and the other apprentices, and running to the clearing before Hightree. Darkstar gazed down on them, his dark eyes fixed on Ashpaw and Wildpaw. "It has come to my attention that one of our apprentices saved another from being fatally wounded from a nearby clan, Wildpaw..please step forward." Wildpaw sat up, he glanced at Ashpaw and grinned before trotting over to his leader. "Wildpaw, I know it has only been over 4 moons since you have been apprenticed, but you have shown me enough courage to transition you into a warrior. I, Darkstar, leader of DarkClan, call upon my warrior ancestors to look down on this apprentice. He has trained hard to understand the ways of your noble code, and I commend them to you as a warrior in their turn. Wildpaw, do you promise to uphold the warrior code and to protect and defend your Clan, even at the cost of your life?" Wildpaw paused, his eyes gleamed with happiness. "I do." he mewed. "Then by the powers of StarClan, I give you your warrior name. Wildpaw, from this moment on you will be known as Wildheart. StarClan honors your bravery, strength and wise decisions, and we welcome you as a full warrior of DarkClan. "Wildheart, Wildheart!" the clanmates cheered, Ashpaw screaming it the loudest. After the ceremony Ashpaw ran to the Black and white tom, her gaze was full of excitement. "Congratulations Wildheart!! Your a warrior now." She laughed. Wildheart smiled, "Thanks Ashpaw, Youll make it soon enough, I'm sure." Darkstar appeared out of his den, beckoning Ashpaw forward. "Oh!-Ill be right back." She mewed, quickly padding over to her fathers den. "Yes father..?" Darkstars gaze was cold. "I have something we must discuss." he mewed stepping aside to reveal her mother, Moonwhisker, lifeless and covered in scratches. Ashwisker gasped in shock and ran to her mother, Darkstars paw stopped her, and he bared his teeth. "You did this!" he spat, his dark eyes blazing. "me?!?" she wailed.
Rest of the story down below)) Press space for art! Characters: Wildpaw- Black and White tom-cat with amber eyes, calm, clever, strong, determined, loyal. Great fighter Ashpaw- Sleek silver tabby she-cat with blue eyes, bossy, speaks her mind, quick, loyal, tough. Great hunter Brackenstorm- Black tom with white socks and light yellow eyes, courteous, loyal, strong, intimidating. Wildpaws father Snowyfoot- A pure white she cat with Amber eyes, sweet, charming, wise, swift Wildpaws Mother DarkStar- A grey tom with gradient black paws, tail, ears, tail. (Siamese looking) With dark blue eyes, bossy, intimidating, large, Strong. Father to Ashpaw Moonwhisker- An extremely beautiful she-cat with silver fur and leg stripes, light blue eyes, loyal, sleek, swift, fast, loving, compassionate Mother to Ashpaw Nightwing- A large black tom with scars and dark amber eyes, stocky, anger issues. Frostberry- a white she-cat with grey paws, tail, muzzle, and ears with darker grey tabby markings, and dark grey eyes, sweet. understanding, skillful, medicine cat. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Continuing the story down here because its too long lol ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "How did I-" "SILENCE" Darkstar spat, "You were out last night, if you had stayed in camp like you were supposed to, she wouldn't be dead!" He hissed. Ashpaws eyes were filled with tears. "Your mother went out looking for you, Nightwing came back with a patrol and killed her. ITS YOUR FAULT" He snapped, lashing his tail. "I-Im sorry-" she whispered, sprinting to her mothers side and breathing in her scent. Darkstar pushed her aside and unsheathed his claws, he slashed Ashpaws flanked and crimson blood slipped onto the moss, she yelped. "GET OUT." He screeched, shoving her, Ashpaw ran out the den, and sprinted through camp, her tears trailing behind her as she sobbed, not stopping until she collapsed into a soft pile of leaves away from camp. Soon, Ashpaw recognized the scent of Wildheart, and he curled around her protectively, grooming her scratch. "I...Heard what happened..Its not your fault Ashpaw." he mewed softly. "Yes it is!" she wailed, her claws digging into the dirt. "Ashpaw..I doubt a beautiful...caring....skilled hunter like you would ever do that. Darkstar is in grief, its not your fault." Ashpaw stopped shaking, and she gazed up at him. "You...really think that about me...?" she whispered. Wildheart gazed at her warmly, and nodded his head. "I do. I actually followed you, partly because your an amazing hunter..partly because the moonlight made you look twice as beautiful as normal, and I couldn't help but want to see you." Ashpaws mouth dropped, she knew she spent a lot of time with Wildheart when he was an apprentice, they were inseparable since kits, but she couldn't believe what she was hearing. "Wildheart..I think nows the right time to tell you how I feel." Wildheart paused, his face in a fond smile. "We have all the time in the world." Ashpaw and Wildheart confessed their crush on eachother, and they became mates. Wildheart became deputy after the previous one died from greencough, and Darkstar was exiled from going insane from grief. Wildheart became Wildstar, and he gave Ashpaw the name Ashwhisker, after her mother. Soon Ashwhisker blessed the clan with two kits, Patchkit and Mousekit, and Frostberry encouraged Wildstar to rename the clan Wildclan, so they could forget the memory of Darkstar, who did unspeakable things before his turning point.
