TW for starvation, refusal to eat, and d34th! Don't want you guys feelin' icky on me TwT ---- It is with a heavy heart that I say o7 to my baby Cactusprickle. On April 18th-- two days ago-- the weekly updates listed Kaki's name under starvation d34ths. I've always been one to care for my characters as if they were my real cats, but never have I felt the need to cry so hard for a singular cat. Cactusprickle had potential, he had an entire plot, and that was ended because his clan's prey pile was rock bottom. I won't put blame on any of those other warriors in MC, or anyone in general, this was just his fate along with many others. With that being said, if your character passed from starvation, you have my respect and encouragement, because losing a character to something that couldn't even have your say in it hurts. Anyways, here is the SRP, remember the TWs at the top. ---- The prey pile needed to be filled, it had to. He had done so many hunting patrols, so many border patrols. They skipped meals, skipped sleep, all for a clan it was going to leave here soon. It all came back to him though, and not in the good way their family had told him. It was hungry, starving even. The cold snowy ground could rumble with each growl of his stomach. No matter how many times that skinny body screamed for food, or how many ribs were visible through its pelt, he refused to stop. As they made it to the edge of camp, they sniffed the air. "Prey, come on, just one is all I need. Just...one...prey..." he exhales slowly and grunts as its legs refuse to move forward. His stomach growls. Once, twice, another time. Until it stopped. Cactus fell to the ground, his legs were weak and tired. It looks back at the camp, stands up with every bit of strength, and attempts to drag himself to the medic den. "Sage...." That was his final thought. Sagesolace had to have something in that den of his to help. Even if she didn't, Pri could spend whatever life he had left with his brother. That was their hope at least, though it never knew it wouldn't happen. His jagged claws dug into the cold earth, pulling himself even just the slightest more. They hadn't even made it into camp, no, it still laid near the camp's entrance. Dark brown eyes that were once thriving with color and life, now swirled with the exhaustion and hunger his body clearly resembled. "Does any cat.... have any... food...?" they'd huff through its final breaths. Those eyes close and the silence envelops him...
You may be wondering: What were Cactusprickle's final thoughts other than survival? Well... He thought about Sagesolace, his only other sibling who he could actually talk to. He never talked to Willow, and Dingo... Well he was a loner, so there was no chance he could talk to him now. Here are Pri's final words for Sage: "My brother, and our clan's most intelligent and unique medic, keep thriving in your line of medicine, I could tell you l0ved it ever since you were a kit. Don't forget me, even if everyone else does." They also thought about Evergreenhorizon, even though it had never seen her make it to warrior hood, he still remembered her. Every game they played, every talk they had, it stuck with him. The kit games especially. Here are Prickle's final words for Avery: "You were probably one of my closest friends, you listened to me when I talked, played with me when I asked, and even hunted with me a few times. It was nice having you around Avery. I'm going to miss you, a lot. Protect your clan, and most importantly, protect your heart." He thought about Dingo too, despite not talking much since Kris left. Tus would never forget Dingo, couldn't forget him. Each fight with Sage somehow made him giggle when he'd remember them. Here are Kaki's final words for Kris: "Dingo, Kris, Thistle, whatever you prefer to go by living in that free life of yours, I hope you stay true to yourself. I've enjoyed having you as my brother, and I enjoyed every time we'd play together. I'll miss you. And don't think I won't update you on Pine, because I will... eventually." The final cat he thought about was Wolverinepaw, or better known to him as Leek's mvrd3rer. Sure, she did a bad thing, and she apologized for it, but Pri was still mad. After all, Leeklullaby was his /best/ friend. But even the spikest cacti have flowers, so the rudest side of Cactusprickle can still have a kind side. Here are Cactus's final words for Wolverinepaw: "Despite all my rage, i'm still just a cat in a cage. I've heard that phrase somewhere before, and perhaps now is a good time to implement it. I will forever be upset that you k1ll3d Leek, but I can't do anything about it now, because I am d34d. However, I do hope you'll learn that violence was never the answer, and it never will be. Some cats should learn that. Just... keep that in mind." ---- For real sobbing right now, but it's done. I'll also not be getting a new character until around August of 2026 when I come back as a high school senior. (Goodness i'm getting old TwT) For now, I shall lurk in the shadows and do a bunch of ORPs in the ghost studios (please claim them once I do, my lil ghost kitties get bored /vvnf /silly) ---- Copypasta: Hello! It seems you have/had a cat who was related to Cactusprickle. He has met the end of his road and you are invited to his d34th project to mourn. You might even have a special "final words" message from him, so be sure to check! https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/1309442374/ (RNTAS: _ ) Hello! It seems you have/had a cat who was a friend/enemy of Cactusprickle. He has met the end of his road and you are invited to his d34th project to mourn. You might enen have a special "final words" message from him, so be sure to check! https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/1309442374/ (RNTAS: _ )
