Post by Ki on Oct 16, 2011 19:48:30 GMT -6
Name: Spottedsky
Age: 44 moons
Gender: She-cat
Clan: SkyClan
Apprentice: Kestrelpaw
Rank: Deputy
Mate/Crush: Formerly Mothpelt
Kin: Ravenflight (Brother, deceased); Smudgeclaw (Son, no idea who the hell has him these days); Smallpaw (Nephew)
Description: Spottedsky doesn't look like the most friendly cat. Her amber eyes always seem to be narrowed and looking you over. Calculating and cold, Spottedsky looks like she's sizing you up half of the time. Her pelt is short and white with splashes of black. While Spottedsky has the traditional SkyClan features, she has a few oddities. For instance her body and legs are a bit long. Almost like a cat from WindClan. Her claws are also unusually long for a cat like her. She prides herself in these claws, which she uses to her best advantage during hunts and the occasional battle. Her tail is also a bit bushier than usual, giving her a slightly squrriel-like appearance from time to time. All in all, if Spottedsky is stalking towards you with her fur bristled, claws unsheathed, and eyes narrowed, no one would blame you if you got scared.
Personality: Spottedsky can't be described as 'grumpy' or 'mean.' Nor is she a 'diva' or 'stuck-up.' The more accurate terms would be more along the lines of proud, down-to-earth, and no-nonsense. Spottedsky simply does not have time for daydreaming or pointless foolishness. This she-cat knows just how cruel and heartless this world of theirs could be. Which is why all she wants to do is serve her Clan to the best of her ability. She's proud of her abilities and wouldn't hesitate to critque someone else. Another quirk about this cat is that she seems to still treat her daughter and nephew, who she considers a son more than anything else, as if they were still two kits rather than apprentices. Most of the time cats seem to excuse it since they are her only kin left. Though she seems oblivious to the fact that it's highly embarassing for both apprentices.
History: Spottedsky was born, of course, as Spottedkit. She had one brother who was named Ravenkit. The two not only looked alike, they acted alike. As a result they were the best of friends. Whatever one did, the other did. They played together, slept beside each other, they even seemed to get sick together. One time they caught a case of kit cough. At the exact same time. Their parents were astounded. Luckily, both kits recovered quickly and continued on as if nothing had ever really happened.
When Spottedsky became an apprentice, she and her brother weren't able to spend as much time together. It was extremely difficult at first. The two were usually joined at the hip, after all. Eventually both young cats accepted that they could no longer be together all the time. But they still cherished every bit of time they got together. They both flew through their apprenticeship with few hitches. Both were very gifted when it came to fighting, and would often practice with each other. It was amusing for the other apprentices to watch, as it just looked like a whirl of black and white. In the beginning Spottedpaw almost always won the battles. But as Ravenpaw grew, he began to beat her.
Just as they'd become apprentices together, both cats became warriors together. Ravenpaw became Ravenflight and Spottedpaw became Spottedsky. It wasn't long after that did another young warrior catch Ravenflight's eye. She was a moon or two older than them and very pretty. Her name was Finchwing. Ravenflight began to court her, much to Spottedsky's dislike. She had never like the she-cat. She was dramatic, flirty, and a diva. The exact type that Spottedsky hated. But for Ravenflight's sake she tried to act civil towards the she-cat.
Spottedsky soon developed feelings for another warrior, Mothpelt. She found him witty and charming in his own way. He seemed to see something in her as well, and they became mates. Even today she looks upon their courtship as the best time in her life. She loved curling up beside him each night and feeling his warmth and his fur brush against hers. It wasn't long before she was expecting his kits. Ravenflight was happy for his sister, but he did not approve of her choice in mate. He also did not like the fact that their courtship had been unusually short. It was odd, especially since both cats were usually very down-to-earth and thoughtful when it came to big decisions.
After two moons, Spottedsky gave birth to a single healthy kit. A tom she named Smudgekit. Finchwing soon joined her in the nursery. Ravenflight was overjoyed for his sister. When Smudgekit was a few moons old, Ravenflight was accidentally killed on the Thunderpath. In her grief following her brother's death, Spottedsky fought bitterly with Mothpelt. The two then 'broke up.'
Finchwing was even worse. The she-cat refused to eat or eat the herbs that helped produce milk. Spottedsky, worried for both she-cat and the unborn kits, helped the medicine cat persuade her to eat. But even Spottedsky couldn't convince her all the time. Finchwing gave birth. One of her kits was still-born, while the other two were disturbingly tiny. Finchwing died a few days later.
Spottedsky stepped in. She nursed the two kits, both toms. Finchwing had refused to name them, so that honor was left to Spottedsky. She named one Crowkit and the other Smallkit. As they grew, it was discovered that Crowkit was blind. Smallkit was also very hard of hearing in one of his ears. Spottedsky blamed their birth mother for their disabilities. Smallkit could still grow and become a warrior, but what of Crowkit? All the same, Spottedsky loved them both as her own. Smudgekit took to them instantly and became the 'leader' of their group. One day a fall from a high rock killed poor Crowkit and injured Smallkit. Smudgekit, who was healthy and stronger than both kits, was unharmed. But Spottedsky became extremely protective of both kits. Even more so than a regular mother. She was constantly worrying over Smallkit, who was sick for the majority of his kithood.
Smudgekit became Smudgepaw. Did that stop his mother from fussing over him? Of course not! Spottedsky stayed in the nursery with sickly little Smallkit until he was well enough to become Smallpaw. Shortly after her nephew was apprenticed and Spottedsky returned to her warrior duties, their deputy fell ill. She, like all cats in the Clan, was worried. But their deputy fought on for many sunrises. Spottedsky smothered her anxiety by working hard in her warrior duties. But soon their deputy died in his sleep. The entire Clan mourned. Adderstar made the announcement of the new deputy: Spottedsky.
She was surprised, but very honored. The she-cat accepted the position gratefully and promised her leader that she would serve him and their Clan to the best of her ability.
Roleplay example: :3
Other: I love this cat, for some reason. XD
