[Fawn]

Mockingbird

33 Moons. Warrior-Queen of TreeClan

The world was blanketed in white. Woken not by the sweet, innocent mewls of the other kits but instead by the squirming of her own litter, Mockingbird's poignant golden eyes pierced the cool morning air. Owlkit, Berrykit and Ravenkit were too big for the nursery now, and Mockingbird's ear twitched in irritation - why did Lionstar delay their ceremony? What a petty old tyrant - but these open displays of negativity were quickly suppressed. With a luxuriant stretch, cool air swirling around her thickened ash-gray fur, Mockingbird left the warmth of the nursery with her three just behind. "Ravenkit? Find your father. Berrykit, Owlkit, come here my darlings. You cannot go out like that."

Her daughter - sharp as jagged stone - had inherited her mother's wanderlust, though little of her restraint when it came to tolerating the other members of the Clan. Ravenkit would enjoy the opportunity to slip into the warriors' den to find Magpiewing, it was a break from routine, and Mockingbird knew from so many moons growing up of feeling bored to death with the day-to-day routines of camp life, that a break was just what Ravenkit needed.

A memory flashed before Mockingbird's eyes even as she groomed Owlkit and Berrykit, warm pink tongue rasping over their dark, downy kitten fur with practiced ease. She watched her daughter's departure out of the corners of her eyes. If she did not know better, Mockingbird would say that Ravenkit had gotten friendlier towards Lionstar, of all cats. One of the few that were not enchanted by the golden tom's spell of benevolence, Mockingbird saw little appeal in Lionstar's company, and could forgive Ravenkit's current disposition towards Lionstar because of her youth.

A walk this morning to the sparkling brook would change that. Mockingbird intended to bring their three out of camp to get rid of their restlessness (or at least dampen some of it); while they enjoyed their little family outing, there would be time to speak to Ravenkit and Magpiewing without the usual restraint.

And I watered it in fears,
Night and morning with my tears;
And I sunned it with smiles,
And with soft deceitful wiles.

@zen , Hellion , Insidious , Silver , @silverwing - Notes - 333 Words

[Silver]

TreeClan - Kit - 3 Moons

Ravenkit was much subdued as she followed her mother and brothers out of their little place in the Nursery. This place...it wasn't one she enjoyed being despite the fact it was supposed to be a safe place for her. It wasn't though; it never had been and never would be. She wanted to be older so badly now, if only to get away from all the taunts and jeers and hateful words and constant threats to her life. She didn't care what her parents had done or other thought they'd done. She didn't care who she was related to, they needed to leave her alone already by Star Clan!

She followed her mother on silent paws, hesitating only a moment to give her a nod of acknowledgement about getting her father before she was darting off into the shadows where none could see her in order to do as she was bid. Only her mother could tell her what to do...Well, she'd listen to Lionstar, but only because he'd been nice to her. For now though, she had a mission and she'd see it through because it would make her mother happy. Darting through the shadows that she was most comfortable in, she made her way out of the Nursery and through camp, scenting the air as she went for signs of her father.

He had a distinctive scent that she'd recognize anywhere and thus he, like all those in her family, were some that Ravenkit knew she'd always be able to find no matter how lost she became. Eventually, she followed the scent to where it was the strongest spotted the form of the tom she was after. Instead of revealing herself - which was stupid and dangerous - she let out a low, warbling purr. It was a tiny sound but one she made specifically for her family so she knew he'd recognize the noise. Well, that and he'd probably heard her coming as he often did. One day maybe she'd be able to sneak up on him, but she knew today wasn't that day. For now, her mother wanted them and that was that.

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I know I'd better stop trying - You know that there's no denying - I won't show mercy on you now

Word Count | 357 - Tags | Fawn , @zen , Hellion , Insidious