Spots Aline (Closed)

The sun was just beginning to set behind the trees, and the clan seemed to be settling down. Many cats lay around either eating or sharing tongues, and the camp clearing was filled with soft chatter. Laying out front of the warrior's den, Leopardclaw had just finished eating and was grooming his spotted fur in the dim light, eyes half-closed and content. Little did he know, his back was turned to the nursery, leaving him open to attack from any opportunistic 'enemy'.

Honeykit was eagerly exiting the nursery. She recognized her father instantly and was quiet as she tried to sneak up on her father. Not too well and she crouched before she pounced onto his back.

Ooc sorry I just got off work :(

Leopardclaw let out a slight yelp of surprise as he felt tiny hooked claws grab onto his back, tearing lightly at his golden fur. Turning his head, the large tom-cat laughed and let out a mockingly scared meow. "Oh no, it's the mighty Honeykit! I'm no match for her, whatever shall I do?" Making sure that his daughter had a secure grip, Leopardclaw stood up and began to lightly arch his spine and buck to try and throw off his attacker.

Honeykit blinked and smiled giving a squeak as he bucked a bit. She kept her small claws kept right as she can manage on her father's back. She squealed with excitement. Eventually she was bucked off but manage to land ok. She gave a squeak.

When the small golden she-cat had landed lightly on the dusty ground, Leopardclaw shook out his ruffled pelt and sat down, gazing at his daughter with a soft purr. "Why hello there Honeykit, did you need something?" Out of all of his three kits, Honeykit seemed the most quiet, calm one of the bunch. Something about the way she spoke and acted was tranquil, and peaceful. Shifting so that the large tom was laying down, he waited with friendly hazel eyes for a response.

The tranquil pale golden spotted she kit looked up at her father before shaking specks of dust from her fur. As she did so a bit puff cloud of dust shook around her. Once she was sure the dust was off her soft golden pelt she looked up at her father"I just wanted to hang out for a bit."She said and looked at him."I'm always with my brother and sister and momma"she mewed.

Ooc I'm thinking she should bring up about her thinking about being Sparkflowers apprentice it would be a good idea right?

(ooc: sure! :D)

Leopardclaw nodded, understanding the extent of what she was saying. "Ah, I understand. Don't worry, once you're an apprentice you'll be able to meet many more cats, other than your family and denmates. Training, hunting, and fighting with your friends and siblings; are you excited?" Ever since he was a kit, Leopardclaw had only ever wanted to follow the path of a warrior, so he just assumed that his daughter would as well.

The spotted she kit paused as she heard her father's words. Her thoughts went back to a very brief very small conversation she had with the medicine cat when she had explored the medicine cat's den alone. She was quiet her thoughts went to being a warrior and for her it didn't too much seen like something she wanted."that....sounds nice...daddy..but I'm not so sure if I want to be a warrior she mewed quietly with great hesitation. She looked up at him with the same colored eyes as her mother.

His face growing perplexed, Leopardclaw tilted his head slightly as he gazed at his daughter, questions racing in his concerned brain. "W..what do you mean Honeykit? What path do you want to take?" He was totally caught off guard by his kit's hesitation to join him on the path of a warrior, but no matter what she chose he would always love and be proud of her. Still, what other path is there in ThunderClan?

She was quiet for a long moment before she spoke up again."well....I mean maybe the path of a warrior isn't for me"She mewed nervously." The medicine cat she um spoke to me briefly and....she told me she would be looking for an apprentice...and...it kind of seems interesting dad. .and I want to serve my clan without wounding others"Honeykit spoke.

At once, Leopardclaw's face brightened with excitement and pride as he meowed; "You want to become Sparkflower's apprentice? Oh Honeykit, that's great!" Giving the small golden she-cat a soft nuzzle, he continued to purr. "I'm so proud of you, a medicine cat is a great honor and asset to their clan. Though, I hope you understand; medicine cats cannot take a mate, or have kits. As well, they will be separated from the rest of the clan by their knowledge of StarClan. Are you prepared for and okay with that?" He didn't want to scare his daughter away from her dreams, but he wanted to make sure that she would know everything that her position would entail. Overall though, Leopardclaw suddenly realized how great of a medicine cat she could be. With endless kindness, loyalty, and love she would be a very worthy successor to Sparkflower.

"Yes....I have been thinking about it daddy and I think I want to go through with it"she mewed a bit more confidence in her voice. She purred a bit as her father nuzzled her. She moved closer to her father as he spoke again. He mentioned she couldn't have a mate or kits and for a moment it made her doubt herself but then she shook her head mind made up"I will be fine daddy I understand that and will not stray from the path I've decided"she mewed.

Proud to hear confidence and certainty in Honeykit's voice, Leopardclaw nodded firmly and purred; "Good." Smiling, the spotted tom flicked his tail towards the medicine cat's den and asked; "Have you mentioned this to Sparkflower yet? Oh, and does your mother know? Don't worry if you haven't, she'll be overjoyed!" Though he knew his mate was excited for their kits to grow up and hunt alongside her, he knew that she would be just as excited for this as well.

"Not yet...I was still deciding I was gonna tell momma soon but I was gonna tell Sparkflower soon"She mewed eagerly. She flicked her tail smiling glad that her father approved of her choice.

Leopardclaw nodded, and purred; "Okay, you can tell them when you're ready, I'm not going to rush you." Though on the outside he showed no doubt, on the inside a small itch of worry wormed it's way into his mind. Honeykit and Reedkit were always so close, I guess that comes with them being twins. I hope they can handle following different paths.... With a smile, the golden spotted tom flicked his tail in the dust, causing a small cloud of dust to puff up.

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