She gazed into the vast expanse of buildings that glittered with lights. The air reeked of exhaust and was full of impatient honks and murmuring. The city bloomed with life, yet at the same time, it appeared dead. Her fur rose with the breeze and she realized with pity that the structures before her were immobile to its forces. She frowned slightly and sat on her haunches. It was hard to believe that she lived a life there, among the buildings that reached toward the sky. But she had – and the cosmetic mark on her back was a reminder that her story wasn't fiction. She tapped her tail lightly against the grass, enjoying its texture. Her previous life was one of luxury; she was pampered, groomed, and fed food beyond comparison. Yet, it was a dimensionless life. Sometimes, it was as dull as the pavement on which the humans walked with their strange, irregular two legs. For a long time, all that mattered was how she appeared. She smiled bitterly. It still mattered. The Shadowclan warriors watched her warily, as if she was a foreigner. They called her a kittypet. The word made her feel pathetic. But then she would remember that she had the will to escape her fate. She had the strength to face her past and change her future. So, sitting on the edge of the hill, between her old life and her new one, she realized just exactly what she was: a kittypet with a warrior’s heart.
Thank you @Starpool64 for hosting this wonderful contest! This is my entry to the Pompeii CC, which can be found here: http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/24615660/ Notes: So I'm finally finished! This was a completely inspired entry and I really enjoyed making it. ^^ © Lineart: @Starpool64 © Coloring, Background, & Animation: @Fateful Music: {Pompeii} by {Bastille} Programs: Gimp & Scratch
