SPARROWDASH; FROSTCLAN

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[atrb=width,600,true][atrb=cellPadding,0,true][atrb=cellSpacing,0,true][bg=200815] Why do you shun me for who I am? FOR I AM SPARROW of the great FrostClan Age 23 moons Gender Tom Rank Warrior How can I hide in the shadows of the unknown? WHEN MY PELT IS CINNAMON TABBY BROWN and my eyes are SLATE BLUE Scars none yet Appearance [Frame & Legs] Sparrowdash has a thin yet broad build to him. He has a long torso which lacks any obvious bone, making him look almost snake-like and fluid. Though he is not long enough to look malformed and weird, just flexible and well worked. His shoulders are wide and broad giving him a more wise appearance, it expands his chest which makes him look stronger and more muscled when really that is not what he is built for. His frame tightens at the waist and slightly widens at the back almost like an hourglass shape, which seems almost feminine like if it wasn't for the broad shoulders and more structured build. Meaning he walks dignified and not all swaying like a females when she moves. He can make himself look more fluid like if he intentionally does it to make his prey, or enemy feel circled and more cut off because of his longer and thin stomach. His frame is made mainly for speed since he was born to that kind of terrain, but many debate it because of his broad and strong looking shoulders. Though his body is thin, it does have moons of experience, and above his bones he has a thin yet really hard layer of muscle, which can be noticeable when he makes major movements with his body such as: jumping, pouncing, running, crouching or just sitting slouched over. He is not an unstable tom cat at all, but he better puts his muscle to work with agility and endurance rather that in full on combat. His legs are another thing, they start out as if they are strong and sturdy yet they seem to thin a bit as they reach his paws. His legs are well formed for the speed that a cat would need in order to catch prey and survive in those lands. They look built to code and seem sturdy to handle long distance running. His legs carry the tom cat proudly and they don't struggle or buckle under a mass amount of pressure since this is truly what he was built for. His body type is perfect for chasing after prey, though they are not always a good thing, they can sometimes decide not to move as quick as they should and get caught behind another of his feet. This causing him to tumble over before he can catch himself. Just because he has longer legs doesn't mean he is freakishly tall he just a little above an average FrostClan cat in height, but not by a lot. He likes being slightly taller because he feels he can get a better view over his fellow clan mates and see things farther in the distance, plus it allows him to be more well detected in a larger crowd. The joints where his front two legs meet his torso looks stronger and more bulky because of the muscle that built up there from endurance training, and the fur along his legs is thin except for his elbow joint, you could say and there it fluffs out a bit like tail feathers. Because of this it helped to define his bird like name, really it applied mainly to his surname. His legs are the one thing that he feels will never fail him in life, except when he finds himself tripping over himself at times, though rarely does it happen during battle when his body is moving due to adrenaline and determination. It then moves just quickly enough, though it doesn't mean he can't ever fall over on his own. His body is not perfect and sometimes even in battle his legs will not always catch up with what his brain wants it to do. [Paws & Claws] Sparrowdash has rather wide and larger paws which look a bit strange on someone with thinner legs near that end. His paws almost fan out a bit like a triangle sort of, his heel being the tip point and stretching out to revel his toes and paw center. His paws look thick and tall, as if they swelled up a bit from all the running. Another reason why others would debate that he was built for battle instead, having a paw that large would pack a lot of punch right? Well yes if used for that certain purpose, his paws really are for intimidation and quick footedness they could be used as powerful weapons only when he is lashing out and has a clear shot otherwise it almost causes him to lose some of his momentum making him a bit more likely to be hit dead on if not careful. Like stated before just because his paws are large does not mean they are abnormally larger they are just slightly above normal for most cats. Inside these paws are three long claws that can be used for great use. The shine an almost ominous dark brown, slightly black color making them deadly and hard to see at night. They are razor sharp from sharpening them on the trees found through out the territory and they curve oddly toward the paw itself but not by much. Thus making the claws resemble a darker crescent moon easily able to snag onto another cat or animals pelt and drag them closer. Which he uses as a great hunting technique when going after rodents, birds not so much unless he lands at just the right time and angle for it. When in battle and quick feet is not very effective he will result to the catch and hold technique which results in his claws hitched on there shoulder blades, not a very comfortable move for the victim and also very dangerous if performed just right. Since he allows the claws to brake the skin, drawing blood and because of the back bones it is harder to unlatch it from though back slam moves could be used as an alternative in this case. Making even a deadly move less likely to succeed in doing its up most damage to the prey or victim in battle. ||PELT:|| [Colors & Markings] Sparrowdash you would expect would be darker browns almost like a mud brown mixed with red because of his name sparrow. Though in reality his pelt is about four shades lighter than that. It is a mixture of darker and lighter shades of brown, which basically comes out as a cinnamon brownish color. His main body color would be a pale sandy colored brown which resembles most of the cinnamon color that is found through out his fur. It is a nice shade of brown that looks almost mixed with sand and brown sugar that brings out the nice subtle look of this tom cat. His pelt would maybe have about three different shades of brown, already going over the main one now unto the second most noticed color on his fur. This one is more of an ashy earthy brown that darkens his face and smudges behind his ears, along his neck ,and almost rings his tail and legs . Thus making him almost like a subtle sand tiger or something along those lines. It gives him a more regal and soft look to him, which in turn adds onto his charm and attractiveness factor as a cat in general. This is the main reason for his first name sparrow, because of these slightly darker smudges that at some points resemble a feather like approach, but not always meeting up, he resembles more of a spring sparrow rather than a fall sparrow being a lighter shade than ruddy brown. His third noticeable color is actually lighter than all the rest it looks more of a faded tan color more on the creamier side as it outlines his eyes, and serves as his chest and under belly color, almost the very tips of his paws. It kind of blends in with the first color a bit but in any kind of direct light you can clearly see the differences between the two. Since the lightest color frames his eyes it makes his eye colors pop more and are clearly more noticeable and readable, also a contributing factor to his charm. As for his markings they are of two things that are noticeable. Of course the slight feathery look of his fur was one of them created because of the over lapping light and darker colors. Though he does have a slight darker color not mentioned because there is not very much of it, this color is more like a maple colored brown yet mixed with a lighter earth colored brown. This color makes out the three darker tabby lines running down his face like rain drops on a window sill. Those three tabby stripes are along his back, the first stripe being place over his shoulders and kind of arching into his chest stopping at his faded tan cream color of his chest and muzzle area. The second right in the middle of his torso area and kind of semi wraps around his stomach, the third found on the hind leg joint region, it is also the shortest tabby line that stops just as it falls over his hind area and down toward his legs. His tabby markings are not to thick and not to thin so they are noticeable but with taking up to much of his wonder shades of brown noted before, this also adds to an almost tiger like appearance if it wasn't for the brown sugar colors making a feather like motion in smudges along his fur that made him a sparrow instead of a tiger. [Length & Feel] Sparrowdash's pelt ranges from short to slightly longer in different places on his body. His main pelt length is short and settles around his head, torso, and tail. The shortness of his fur allows him to keep cool during the summer time, since less heat is trapped onside his fur, but is a little more dangerous during the winter when temperatures drop, thankfully his fur has a seasons change and slightly grows a bit longer during the winter to allow him to survive just enough to last till the spring when it starts to warm up. The longer tufts of fur are mainly found on his leg joints that allow him to point a paw or place it down it fluffs out at that joint almost like feathers which appeal to his surname as stated before. It also seems to thicken and flow from the chin toward his underbelly also like a soft mane though it is not overly grown His fur has an overall feather like feel, and when you brush into it it feels soft and inviting. His longer tufts flutter lightly in a breeze and his short pelt, even though it doesn't it still has a soft look and feel if you put a paw on it and move it around. It is rarely in a mess as he likes to keep it clean and free of debris though with the shorter fur it is a lot easier to keep it well groomed and soft. Eyes: Sparrowdash as nice dark sky blue eyes, his eyes almost have two different shades that can be found in them. His main color is a clear blue sky color, you know how the sky resembles a dark blue on a cloudless day? Well that's exactly what color most of his eyes are. They darken around the rims and seem almost stormy colored but that is only because it ends the iris from going into the white part of the eyes. The second color is more of an ice colored blue that is found near the center toward the pupil, it makes his colors look aquatic and almost chilling at a quick glance, like the depths could keep you trapped forever in ice if you stare at them to long, it helps when he is trying to persuade or intimidate other cats. Why do you judge me for what I’ll become? JUST BECAUSE I’M RESERVED AND WISE Personality [Proud & Loyal] Sparrowdash is a very proud tom and never liked getting help from other cats on things he felt didn't concern them. Even with other warriors during his training, he felt that his leader and mentor knew best and he preferred advice from them and not from them. Which was a little mistake on his part, what Sparrowdash failed to realize was that everyone in their own ways built up a true warrior and that's something he still is trying to wrap his mind around, but he is slowly growing on the concept on sharing techniques inner clan only. He has to much pride to get help from other clans and so he doesn't really listen to their tips during gatherings. Though he respects other clans way of life, he feels they do not belong within his own clan. Because of this he does not like receiving any aid from other clans except in dire need for it, if it can be solved within the clan he will not allow outside help. Sparrowdash is loyal to his clan which is pretty obvious, he does not believe in outer clan relations and will not take such offenses to lightly so try to catch him in a good mood if you hope for a bit of sympathy. He would never be one to break the code and sticks mainly to the code, though even the most by the book cats will stretch it for the needs of the clan. [To Serious & Wise] Sparrowdash can tend to be a little overly serious and rather bland at times. He doesn't like to show emotion much for he feels it exposes to much of the inner self that shouldn't be exposed. He's seen many cats destroyed by showing to much emotion to someone else so he's innerly terrified of commitment to another cat that would make his mind to fragile. With this fear it makes him very nervous when a cat tries to get to close and he can tend to lash out harshly to try and keep them away. To try and prevent this from happening he acts more blunt and emotionless to see strong and well under control of himself. Sparrowdash may seem more bland but he really has some insight on how things are in the world. Why things should be the way they are and why they aren't. This trait makes him more deep and sometimes more thoughtful to those around him, making his personality very split, duty and pride on one side and empathy on the other it usually depends on what kind of mood his is in that day. relationships: [Suspicious & Gentle] Sparrowdash often is misunderstood to those who don't know him to well. They think he is ambitious and a danger to the clans just because he wants his clan to survive. Like if there is a drought and he absolutely needs water he will ask another Clan if they could spare some, some other cat think of this as an aim for more territory because of how he words things to be more persuasive. Really he just wants to protect his clan and he feels like they are family, and he will do what ever it takes to protect his family. To others they see Sparrow as dark, and a little entrusting because of his reluctance to let others know to much about FrostClan's affairs ,or his own for that matter, during gatherings which makes some suspicious. inside:Afraid of Love & Nervous around Females Under all this rough exterior is a gentle tom that cares for others more than himself. He would in a heartbeat jump in the way of deadly claws to save a clan mate and secretly has a soft spot for kits, finding them as silly little things that have so much to give to the world. He never really thought of himself having any and really he is scared to, he feels as if he would fail them as a father. This rough tom is anyways as tough and structured as he looks, he is still human or rather feline in a sense. Tough he rarely try to show this part of him to others for he feels it makes him come off as an serious and weak. other: [Persuasive & Intimidating] Sparrowdash has a way of getting what he wants out of other cats, mind you it does not always work but he is pretty good at influences others into doing what he thinks is best. He can have this way of speaking that would hit the soft spots of a cat that would allow them to agree with what he is proposing. Though he does not use this very often it is quite effective and he will try to trigger the emotions of: guilt, anger, pity, and even love to help fuel his way of thinking. Like I said he only uses it when he think his way is what is truly needed for his clan, other than that he stays away from other cats emotions, not ever really liking to play with them since he is scared of his own getting played with. This talent of persuasion allowed him to be a strong speaker, and an optimist when it comes to his clans success. To add on to his persuasiveness his looks cause him to look intimidating at some points. His eyes narrow fully and his gaze becomes intense and it can make any cat think twice about what they are going to do. Again he only uses these skills when necessary and wont glare at every cat that walks by him, he tries to be humble and involved most of the time, but others his more sly nature appears when he feels his clan needs more than what it has already. Preferences nothing really, he understands that nothing will be perfect. Secret Ambitions none Strengths/Weaknesses STRENGTHS: persuading, speed, endurance WEAKNESSES: battle, emotional situations How am I punished for what my kin has done? EVEN IF MY PARENTS ARE BROWNWHISKER AND NETTLEFROST Family Event that Lead to being a Warrior scenting another Clan close to the border and leading a patrol History [The Before & The Birth] His parents went by the names of Nettlefrost and Brownwhisker. His mother was Nettlefrost a pale brown tabby with icy blue eyes. She was known for her distant nature, as she really didn't like talking to others very much. She preferred to be alone and felt she got her duties done faster because she didn't have to worry about anyone else. She grew up dodging any toms attempts to be her mate or even get close to her. That was until she met Brownwhisker, he was reserved and noble and often spent his time caring for his clan rather than himself. She respected his way of clan life and when he didn't show interest in her it kind of made her uneasy. Trying to keep away from Brownwhisker they somehow were put on most of the same patrols and though she kept to herself and so did he they had a sort of connection. Finally they both started to converse on patrols, a little here and a little there, then they had full on conversations and went just about every where together. They kept this kind of relationship for seven moons before they even decided to become mates. Now though they were rather old for parenthood, well 42 moons, Nettlefrost was now expecting kits. Seasons passed and she was lucky that her kits birth landed on a day in new leaf, when the earth was slowly warming up. She had three kits that evening, two sons and a daughter. Sadly her daughter's lungs were not functioning and she died not being able to breath properly. Before her passing they named her Creamkit, for her creamy tan pelt. The first born son was named Dark-kit for his dark muddy brown looking pelt. He was strong and more built for battle than anything else, he had shorter legs and a wider frame and he was the first to crawl to his mothers stomach. The middle kit was a thin almost scrawny looking tom that they named Sparrowkit, for the feathery look of his tri brown colored fur. Sparrowkit was quick and he kind of stumbled and wobbled around before finding his mothers milk. The two songs grew up healthy and in no time at all they were playing outside the nursery. Dark-kit was always into play fighting while Sparrowkit was more into his surroundings. So they didn't always see eye to eye but they still loved each other as brothers. Sparrow was close to his mother Nettlefrost, always being mommy's little prince that when she struck with green cough he could barley function. Worried for his mothers life he didn't eat when his father demanded he didn't sleep when all the other cats did, he just waited. Finally his mother survived the epidemic but she could not exactly breathe properly anymore and so had to be moved to the elders den from proper care. More or less relieved that she was even alive now he finally started to take care of himself again. Nearing his sixth moon Sparrowkit and his elder brother awaited their apprentice ceremony. Dark-kit couldn't wait to learn some real battle moves, while Sparrowkit was just happy to being able to finally contribute to the clan. From just those five moons the two toms grew from tiny crawling kits to young males of the clan. Dark-kit became more broad and bulky with age and Sparrowkit became more longer and taller, both opposites in every way shape and form, but still they had a mental connection that bonded them as family and they could never hate each other. Finally the day came for the two to become apprenticed and that morning there mother licked them clean and proper for their first ceremony. [Sparrowkit to Sparrowpaw] Finally after his mothers constant grooming they were allowed to go out and wait for the clan meeting to officially begin. When their names were called Sparrowkit slowly walked forward trying to be dignified and mature for his transfer from kit to apprentice. Dark-kit on the other hand was more anxious and raced up to the front. Feeling a little awkward still walking up there he picked up his pace to a trot and settled beside his brother, feeling a bit embarrassed by his brothers kit like display. Everyone else thought it was adorable though and the meeting pressed on. Dark-kit got Goosefeather as a mentor, a down to earth and calm she-cat. Perfect to even out the overly anxious tom cat. Sparrowkit was given Leafstorm as a mentor a reserved but happy tom, whom also happened to be his fathers past apprentice moons ago. At the end of the meeting they were given their names: Darkpaw and Sparrowpaw.During the first few moons of their apprenticeship the two brothers stayed close through out the hardships of adjusting to apprentice life. The early risings and the vigorous training schedules but after a few good moons the two found it pretty easy to train and rather liked the early morning training because of the crisp new air. Nearing the middle of their training Darkpaw started to branch away from his brother. Sparrowpaw at first thought it was just because he wanted to do his own things and respected that. Then Darkpaw started acting strange and was constantly sneaking away from camp. Sparrowpaw noticed it when he woke up and his brother wasn't next to him. One night he decided to follow his brother and kept hidden during his sneaking. Following him out into an open space he found that Darkpaw was talking to another apprentice, one in their own clan thankfully. A female he knew by the name of Mousepaw, she seemed coy and suspicious and for some reason Sparrowpaw had a bad feeling about how this was going to end. Over hearing bits of their conversation Mousepaw told Darkpaw that she was no longer interested in him as a future mate and that she had been recently getting close to another tom in the clan, Rockfur, a newly made warrior of the clan. Darkpaw was crushed and without thinking Sparrowpaw rushed to his side, from that day on Darkpaw was no longer the happy determined tom, he was more bitter and cold. Ever since then Sparrowpaw was afraid of love and tried to distance himself from his female friends. Finally nearing the end of his training, Sparrowpaw took his final assessment, which this time happened to be a battle assessment. To his surprise he did rather well and though he messed up once or twice he passed and was going to be made into a warrior the follow morning. He heard that Darkpaw was given a hunting assessment for his final and luckily he stopped moping enough to catch a few pieces of prey and was also going to be made into a warrior, but so was Mousepaw and some other cat named Finchpaw. Walking out of the apprentices den the next morning was liberating for Sparrowpaw, he had finally made into the ranks of a warrior. Waiting for Darkpaw the apprentices made their way toward high rock. Sitting at its base they all went though the ceremony. In the end they were all given their warrior names: Darkstreak, Sparrowdash, Finchwing, and Mousepetal. [Sparrowpaw to Sparrowdash] The newly made warriors sat their vigil that night in complete silence, though Sparrowdash could feel the tension between Darkstreak and Mousepetal. From the looks of it, it was going to be a long night. Finally when dawn approached and they were relieved from vigil, Sparrowdash offered a quick hunting party to warm them up. Darkstreak declined naturally and stalked off toward the warriors den to make a new nest for himself. Finchwing agreed though and Mousepetal ran off to find Rockfur. Just looking at Mousepetal made the tom cat shiver, still him and Finchwing left camp moments after that. Sparrowdash never really knew Finchwing as a cat till this day and the two bonded quickly, talking about there past mentors and training they went through. The day faded quickly and both toms carried back two pieces of prey for the clan. It was no surprise when the clan found out Mousepetal was expecting, and not just recently but for a few moons. She was moved quickly into the nursery, Sparrowdash checked on Darkstreak to see if he was ok. Darkstreak admitted the kits were his own, and that back to that one night he wasn't ready and that was why Mousepaw went with Rockfur. Sparrowdash was shocked but promised not to say anything to the rest of the clan. Later on that season he wasn't surprised to see Darkstreak lurking around the nursery, knowing perfectly well that Mousepetal was due to have kits very soon. A week later the kits were born, and the whole clan came to see the new kits, Sparrowdash was one of the first few to see the kits besides Rockfur and Darkstreak. She had three little kits two she-cats and a tom. One of the females, the first born resembled Darkstreak with the same dark colored fur and tabby lines. After seeing this Darkstreak got uneasy and left the den. Sparrowdash asked about the names, cleverly hiding his brothers secret. She announced that the dark female would be named Nightkit, the second female a more sandy brown she-cat would be named Fawnkit, and the male that luckily had some grey in him like Rockfur she named him Sootkit. Congratulating the two he backed out slowly and went to find Darkstreak who was moping around in the warriors den. Before he could say anything the current leader in the Clan asked him to lead a patrol toward the neighboring Clans borders, saying that he scented some of their cats on FrostClan's side of the stream. Sparrowdash accepted and lead a small group to investigate. Finding faded scents of the Clan cats he went back to the Clan and they concluded that maybe it was by mistake. Five moons later Mousepetals kits were ready to be apprenticed. At the ceremony, to his surprise, he was given Fawnkit, now Fawnpaw to mentor, while Darkstreak was given Nightkit to mentor. Sootkit was given Finchwing as a mentor, and the three newly mentors set off to train their new pupils. Though Darkstreak was a bit more reluctant. He soon found Fawnpaw to be a very timid she-cat, jumping up at the slightest sound. He knew he had a lot of work ahead of him with this one. Though with the passing moons he was able to get her less skittish and made into a warrior. Sample RP [ The Love Scandal ] Sparrowdash walked into camp, a mouse and magpie clamped in his jaws as he walked with Finchtail over towards the fresh kill pile. Pausing to drop his prey into the pile he noticed the clan medicine cat standing beside Mousepetal. Curiosity gripped at his mind, but the thought of that night with Darkstreak when they were apprentices caused him to turn away from the sight. Why would he care if she was sick or something. Lowering his neck he dropped his burden and when he lifted his head Finchwing prodded him in the side. "wonder whats wrong with mousepetal." he mewed to him and Sparrowdash shrugged his broad shoulders. Turning his head back towards the two females, he noticed Darkstreak walking towards them, almost sneaking to hear what was being said. Sparrowdash narrowed his gaze as Darkstreak looked anxious and was shifting on his paws a bit, almost as if he was afraid. "Want to find out?" he mewed more of a statement rather than a suggestion. Without waiting for an answer he starting walking towards the two females. He could hear Finchwings paws behind him as he stopped before them. He put a pleasant smile on his feature before asking, "Is everything alright?" The medicine cat, Featherwhiskers nodded though she didn't seem all that pleased. "She's fine, just expecting kits. Though she waited long enough to share that with me." The pale grey medicine cat mewed, a little irritated. Sparrowdash's ears flicked forward, now that he thought about it she did seem pretty plump. Finchwing purred behind him telling her how great it was and if she told Rockfur yet. Sparrowdash cleared his throat dipping his head before backing up. "Congratulations." he mewed simply putting a smile on his face before walking away. Darkstreak looked stuck and retreated away to the warriors den. Sparrow tilted his head to the side, he must just be upset. Trotting after him quickly, the cinnamon tabby entered the den. "Hey Darkstreak... are you alright?" he asked cautiously, but sincerely as he stopped to sit beside his brothers hunched over form. Darkstreak looked up at him eyes flashed with pain. "No, I'm not. I can't believe this.." Sparrowdash rested his striped tail on his brothers shoulder. Resting his dark blue eyes on his brothers distraught face. "Well, I guess we both knew that Mousepetal and Rockfur would have kits at some poi---" "Rockfur? No..... Sparrow you don't get it... those kits..." he seemed to be struggling with the words. Sparrowdash tilted his head confused, what was going on? He inched closer to listen carefully to what was going to be said. His eyes softened. "Come on Darkstreak, you can tell me right? I'm you brother." Sparrowdash mewed softly, he wanted his elder brother to know that he was here for him no matter what it was he was trying to say. "Those kits, are mine." he finally mewed and slumped his head. Sparrowdash's eyes widened, what? "What? How? Most importantly when?" his words all came out to fast that he wasn't sure if Darkstreak could even understand him. He could not believe it. "That night you followed me, its when she told me. Right before we were made into warriors... I told her I wasn't ready for something this big and she blew up on me and said that she'd rather be with Rockfur and ran off." Sparrowdash let his jaw drop, so thats what that was all about. Shaking his head he tried to clear his own thoughts for am moment before trying to speak again. "So are you two going to tell Rockfur.." he started to ask but Darkstreaks glare stopped him dead in his tracks. "No! Were not telling anyone, and you can't either! Please?" his eyes went from hostile to pleading in two seconds and Sparrow was frozen in place for a moment. But he nodded, taking a breath. "Ok... Well I'm going to go, walk all this information off. I'll come by later." he mewed softly and got to his paws, almost staggering, why did he almost feel like it was him who was the father? He didn't know but all he did know was that he had to run this off. Pushing his way out of the den he raced out of the camp entrance. You call me by the name I’ve lied I meet in secret with those who’ve died Though life is not’ but treachery This life is all the life in me

[Juniper]

Accepted!