It was only a matter of time..

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  • Moonwatcher couldn't be in camp or risk being found by a certain tom in Thunderclan territory. But where could a warrior go to have time to herself besides her own territory? Four Trees.


    The silver tabby jumped onto the log that connected Four Trees to Thunderclan territory and she crossed it carefully. How long ago was it that she had come hunting here with Ravenfang? It feel like years after everything that had happened to her. She jumped down on to the other shore and scented the air. It was an interesting smell, the scent of all the clans mingled together, albeit faint. She slipped through the bushes that lined the border of the clearing and she stepped paw in to massive clearing where the Gatherings usually took place. She found solace in the huge open space and she decided to actually explore the area that she had visited maybe twice in her life. She wandered over to where the leaders sat and looked up at the high rock in almost awe. She wondered how the leaders felt, sitting up there with their fellow leaders, looking down at the warriors that would fight for them with fierce loyalty. She shuddered as the memory of her fathers- no...of Dolorems claws raking her belly and she felt her care curl around her side as if trying to hide the jagged scar that had developed due to the wound. She then padded over the the roots where the deputies sat and she tentively sat where Blackstorm would sit, or were he was suppose to sit if her ever got his memory back..." Her ears flattened and she curled up in the roots, finding comfort in how they pressed against her sides like friends. She wondered if cats visited this place often and kept her eyes open incase a cat from another clan stopped by.


  • Finch was struggling with herself as of late. She always struggled with something honestly, but right now she was having a hard time trying to change. She wanted to change, it would be for the good of everyone, but at the same time she felt forced, and it was hard. Something always seemed to be trying to set her off, her anger came close to boiling over quite often, and it was just hard. It was hard to change when it felt like it wouldn't make a difference anyway. No cat in Riverclan cared about her at all, for good reason, but it felt exactly like the old times, after Ashfolly had been swept away. She had no one, and never would. Everyone hated her, so Finch was trying to change, but what if it didn't matter what she did? No one cared about her efforts, they only seemed to be watching when she snapped.


    The first time she'd run away, she'd lived at Four Trees for some time. The place sort of felt like a second home, in a horribly lonely way. Plus, the place was now tainted for her by memories of her worst decision. But, currently, it was better than sitting in RiverClan's camp, listening to them mutter about her. If she had to endure one more snipe about her disloyalty, the tabby felt she'd claw someone's face off. The wind shifted, and Finch paused as another cat's scent bathed her senses. So someone else had stopped by tonight? The molly hesitated, was social interaction really what she needed right now? See what happens. So Finch continued, padding down into the clearing, and spotted another she cat sitting against the boulder where clan deputies sat. "Hey." She meowed casually, stopping a fox length or so from the stranger, in case they became hostile.



    Finch.


    13 moons. Rogue.


    When all those shadows almost killed your

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  • The voice sounded friendly enough. Moonwatcher picked up her head as the scent of Riverclan entered her nose and the new mollie greeted her. The silver warrior offered a polite smile, this area was neutral territory after all, no sense in being hostile. "Hello, Im Moonwatcher of Thunderclan." She rose to her paws and gracefully made her way down the roots and landed infront of the riverclanner, "Whats' your name?"


  • Finch was glad when the she cat gave no reason to fight, but also disappointed at the same time. The she cat was awful at finding ways to cope with her anger, especially since she had no one to talk to. The end result was her bottling her feelings as tightly as she could, until she couldn't take it anymore. That was when she got in trouble, or made rash decisions. "I'm Finch, from RiverClan." Though you couldn't tell by talking to my clan mates about me...



    They have perfectly fine reasons this time. She reminded herself, trying to squash her resentment. The tabby deserved to have RiverClan hate her after everything she'd done to them. Even if I'm trying my hardest to make things right? To keep her mind away from treasonous thoughts, Finch tried to make more conversation, even though that had to be her most annoying weakness. "So, nice to meet you. Er, what brings you out to Four Trees today?"



    Finch.


    13 moons. Rogue.


    When all those shadows almost killed your

    light

    Art

    TBD




  • Moonwatcher shrugged lightly at her question, "Home was getting a little....much, i guess. Just needed sometime away from it all." Her pale yellow eyes scanned over the she-cat, curiousity in her gaze. She had never met a Riverclan cat one on one before but Finch seemed polite enough. She hesitate to say the truth, that her life was a jumbled mess because of bad decisions she had made and now her home made her uneasy.


  • Finch laughed without much amusement. "I get that." Well, she got things being a little much. Home? Not so much. The tabby hadn't felt like she'd had a proper home for many moons. The ThunderClanner was looking at her with intrigue, and Finch's wary nature made her want to spike up her fur. Be nice. "Stuff gets to be too much for me a lot. When that happens, I usually don't handle it well." That was putting it lightly. She'd caused trouble at gatherings, trespassed, vandalized territory... It was a wonder RiverClan had accepted her back at all, really.



    Finch.


    13 moons. Rogue.


    When all those shadows almost killed your

    light

    Art

    TBD

  • The silver tabby snorted softly, "Yea, i get ya there. Some cats just seem to be begging to have their ears clawed off by how irritating they can be." Her tail lashed slightly behind her as icy blue eyes flashed in her mind, "And it doesnt help when the way you handle it isnt something that any cat agrees with."


  • Finch pricked her ears, now it was her turn to be intrigued. Did Moonwatcher truly understand, or was she perhaps exaggerating? The tabby offered a grin, nodding. "Exactly, you're completely right. It's not always my fault, that's just how everyone else sees it." She paused, then added, "You know what I mean, every cat's quickest to blame anyone but themselves." Finch wondered how much she should share, with this stranger from ThunderClan. She could be the only one who gets me anymore. Take a chance, right? "At home, in RiverClan, I'm not really welcome. RiverClan has good reason to hate me now, but even before they treated me differently. I guess I didn't make it easy for them, but sometimes it felt like they didn't even try to like me." Only one had. And Finch had almost killed her.



    Finch.


    13 moons. Rogue.


    When all those shadows almost killed your

    light

    Art

    TBD

  • Moonwatcher nodded in understanding, "I'm sorry you feel like that in your own clan. I just found out not to long ago that my entire life is a lie..." pain flashed in her eyes and she hesitated before continuning, "I found out that the tom i thought was my father really isnt, and im actually half Riverclan. And when my 'father' in thunderclan found out he tried to have me and my mother killed." She shuddered at the memory of dogs snarling and then shrieks from her mother as she died, "Now he is Bloodclan and almost succeeded in killing me. My clanmates have been avoiding me ever since, like im a walking curse..." she dug her claws into the ground as she spoke, "My own sister doesnt even make time for me any more..."


  • The scarred tabby tilted her head, sitting down and relaxing in Moonwatcher's presence. It was story time, and she would certainly listen. The ThunderClan molly's tale sounded rough, and Finch's gaze was sympathetic. "Half RiverClan, huh? Perhaps I know your kin." Unlikely, as she'd only just returned, and everyone avoided her or else she avoided them, but maybe. Some father in ThunderClan she'd had, Finch's claws curled just thinking about that. Her father had never been around, so she'd never know if he'd been a good tom or not. Abandoning my mother, siblings and me? Not likely.


    At the mention of BloodClan, Finch's fur spiked. "Sounds like he belongs with them. Rats live with other rats. Uh, no offence." Finch wouldn't care if someone called her trash father names, but it was possible Moonwatcher would. "Who was he, if you don't mind me asking? I just came from a, visit, in BloodClan. Perhaps I met him? If I did, I'm sorry I never got the chance to rake my claws across his face." Finch realized she was getting a bit worked up, and tried to tone her emotions down. It was just difficult hearing that another cat felt the same as yourself, and knowing you couldn't do anything for either of you.


    Siblings. Joys that only children never knew, and those who had them didn't know how lucky they were until it was too late. "That's not right." Finch didn't know if Moonwatcher was exaggerating at all, but siblings should never ignore one another. Life's too short. "Don't let her keep at it. It might be unfair that you have to work for her to notice you again, but don't drift apart. It would be a terrible mistake, and your sister would regret it in the end, I know she would." Finch was getting dangerously close to a painful memory, one she'd only ever shared with her ex friend. Might as well. "When I was young, about five moons, my mother died. It was just me and my brothers, and I took over where my mother had left off. We were doing okay, but one day I came home... And they were dead. Robin and Lark. Rogues found them." The tabby had to pause, push back her tears. She would not let her voice break, this had happened much too long ago. It was all but a memory now. "I miss them all every day. I wish I'd had more time with them, to be a family. I don't want you, or your sister, to feel the regrets I do."




    Finch.


    13 moons. Rogue.


    When all those shadows almost killed your

    light

    Art

    TBD

  • The silver tabby gently pressed against her new friend in comfort, "I'm so sorry, Finch..." Moonwatcher recognized the pain in the brown mollys eyes far too well. Finally she straightened and meowed confidently, "Fine, ill talk to my sister. But you should also try working on the relationship with your clanmates." She shrugged sheepishly and looked down at her paws, "I'm not one to talk, i know....But its hard to operate in a clan that doesnt recognize you for what you are trying so hard to be." She looked back at Finch then and meowed reassuringly, "Don't let their ignorance kill your spirit. You are a Riverclan cat! Riverclan cats are honorable from what i can tell, and you seem no different." She tilted her head gently at the question if who her father was, "His name in Bloodclan is Dolorem. But in Thunderclan his name was ShadowClaw."


  • Finch blinked olive green eyes, looking up at Moonwatcher's touch. It seemed she'd finally found another friend, one who wouldn't judge her for her mistakes. Although, she doesn't know the full story. If she did, perhaps she wouldn't be so friendly. "Good. Hopefully, she'll see what's most important." Of course, if Moonwatcher was to struggle against her problems, it seemed Finch would have to too. She sighed, flicking her tail in thought. "I suppose I'm a hypocrite if I don't, huh?" She said ruefully, thinking about the RiverClanners back at camp. She did try. Well, most of the time. Sometimes maybe she could try a little harder, but they should too! What reason have they got to try for me? A silent sigh to herself this time, for she knew that thought was true. While it was irritating, no RiverClanner had a reason to really like her, so it was up to her to give them one.


    It seemed like Monnwatcher really understood, and for that Finch was grateful. "Perhaps I'm being too hard on them, they... They truly have every reason to hate me. I just wish trying to fix everything were easier, I guess." She took a breath, exhaling it as she nodded. "You're right. RiverClanners are honourable, and I've got to show them that I'll be the same from now on." Moonwatcher gave a name, but it didn't ring any alarm bells in Finch's head. "Hm, guess he must've gotten there after I'd left." Finch hesitated now, not quite sure how to continue. Curse her social awkwardness. "So... Thanks for the chat. Seems like I really needed it." She certainly felt better, less attack-on-sight and more calm.




    Finch.


    13 moons. Rogue.


    When all those shadows almost killed your

    light

    Art

    TBD

  • Moonwatcher nudged her new friends shoulder and smiled, "I should be thank you! But you're welcome." She looked around the clearing, let out a soft sigh herself. She didnt want to leave this place but thanks to Finch she was feelings loads better. Suddenly a thought came to her mind, "Hey! I have an idea!" Her tail flicked in her excitement, "How about we come here to meet every new moon? It could be like our personal talk times. That way we can vent about how sucky life can be but not keep everything bottled up over long periods of time?"


  • Their time to talk was ending, which saddened Finch. But, if her clan mates were to trust her, they shouldn't wonder why she was missing from camp for extended periods of time. A thought seemed to come to Monncatcher, and Finch brightened when she heard it. "That sounds great!" Having someone to talk to would help so, so much, Finch was sure of it. Then she wouldn't bottle up her feelings, wouldn't feel quite so alone. Even if Sharkpool was being his stupid snarling self, maybe the tabby could keep it together if she knew she had someone to talk to later. Then, maybe Riverclan would start to trust her again. "Thank you, Moonwatcher!" Finch purred in delight, pressing her face into the ThunderClanner's shoulder in gratitude. Stepping back, she smiled, her first genuine one in some time. "I'll see you later then. I hope things go well for you in ThunderClan."



    Finch.


    13 moons. Rogue.


    When all those shadows almost killed your

    light

    Art

    TBD

  • Moonwatcher nodded and smiled back at her new found friend, perhaps it was time to go home. She purred as she flicked her tail in a goodbye, "See you soon, Finch! Good Luck!" The silver tabby then turned and moved towards her home.

    //OMG this is awesome! I'm super excited to expand on this.