Backstory

A Night With Fleetstar


"Who are you?! What are you doing here?! Don't you realize your trespassing on clan territory? Oh, I see, you're a kittypet are you? What are you doing all the way out here so far from your twoleg nest? This is clan territory and I'm afraid you'll find no welcome here. Now come along. I'll have to escort you back, wouldn't want one of my warriors to come across you wandering around out here. Now don't get so flustered, you're safe as long as you're with me.

My name is Fleetstar by the way, I'm the leader of my clan. No, the cats by the pond are the Moonclan cats. I'm the leader of Sunclan. Our territory surrounds the foothills and plains all the way down to the thunderpath over there. If you wanted to meet a Moonclan cat what are you doing in my territory? Chased you off did they? Good. I know you didn't mean any harm, but clan territories are no place for a kittypet. You belong in your twoleg nest. Questions, questions, you have so many questions, If I tried to answered them all it would take the rest of the night. I know you're just curious. Alright then, alright. I'll at least tell you how we came to be here.

Six moons or so ago my clan, as well as five others, inhabited a thick forest. A home we all shared. Each clan occupying territories best suited for their hunting skills. Life was good there, always had been. Sure there were spats between clans every once in a while but it never lasted long. But six moons ago a clan of twolegs came with their monsters. What? You know what monsters are don't you? Those big creatures that the twolegs ride in, they run on the thunderpath. Yes, those. Call them what you will, they will always be monsters to us. Now let me get back to the story. Where was I? Oh yes, twolegs came with their monsters. It wasn't anything new to us they came every greenleaf to splash in the rivers and den in the forest with their dogs and noisy kits. But this greenleaf everything was different. I was on patrol with my clanmates when it happened. One of the twolegs had flicked a white, foul smelling, fire stick into the bushes at us. I think it was trying to scare us. We didn't think much of it at the time. It wasn't till our way back to camp did we smell the smoke and see the flames. We rushed back to camp, evacuating everyone, as the fire engulfed our home. It wasn't just our clan that had fled for safety. Cats from the other clans joined us on higher ground far from the fire. We watched as twolegs dragged these long snakes that spit water onto the flames. When the fire was finally extinguished we causiously meandered through our old territories and camps. All vegetation was gone, everything was covered with ash. The tall trees of the forest where now charred stumps. for a while we tried to go on as if nothing happened. But all the prey had been scared away and any water we could find was contaminated. We looked to Starclan for guidance. Hm? Starclan? They are our warrior ancestors, they watch over and help guide us. Yes, what I speak is truth. Now please, no more interruptions. We looked to Starclan for help. The answer they gave us wasn't one we were expecting; do nothing. We were concerned to say the least. It was obvious that our clans were in danger of starvation, yet Starclan had no advise for us, nothing helpful at least.

The leaders, deputies, and medicine cats held a meeting amoungst themselves to discuss what was to be done. On this the clans were divided. In the end half the clans, mine included, decided to leave our ash covered home to find a more suitable place. The other three clans stayed behind, putting all their faith in Starclan. The journey here was not easy. We faced twolegs, many thunderpaths infested with monsters, aggressive strays, and even attacks by dogs and rats! Many cats died, most were elders, kits, and ill cats. Traveling like we were medicine cats were having a hard time finding the herbs we needed, especially for so many cats. Many pregnant queens who gave birth on the journey lost most if not all of their kits. It was incredibly hard for us. A pampered kittypet like you will never understand the hardships we had to face to get here. Some wished to turn back, their faith in the decision of the leaders dwindling to nothing. We turned to Starclan, but they were silent for us. The medicine cats where no longer recieving signs. Was Starclan angry at us for leaving I wonder? Curious how we survived our travels long enough to get here are you? Our three clans became one. That was how we survived. Looking after each other with the same dedication we once had only for our particular clan. Our bonds with each other and our hope got us here kittypet. Yes, we're now seperate clans again. Because that's the way it needs to be kittypet. Now enough questions. That is your nest up there isn't it? It smells of you. Good. Now, don't go wondering into clan territories again. The next cat may not be as forgiving as I was. No, I don't wish to come into your nest, no that's quit alright, I don't need that hard kittypet food. Yes, your welcome. I must be going kittypet, stay here like I told you and may Starclan walk you path."