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Description
(A quick thanks to iiiChairs98 who drew this for me as well as helping me proof-read the history; I have dyslexia so without some help sometimes my things end up a bit... well, horrible!
)(Edit on 7/12/17: I've just updated my RP style. It's changed since I made this quite a bit).
Character
Name: Applekit| Applepaw | Applegaze
[Prefix] - He was born near an apple tree.
[Suffix] - The color of his eyes resemble a yellowish-green apple.
Clan: Riverclan
Age: 57
Rank: Deputy
Gender: Tom
Appearance details: Applegaze is a light gray tom with dark gray tabby markings and small white base-points on his paws, tail-tip, ears, chest, stomach and yellow eyes with slight green swirled in.
History
Cats disagree with cross-clan relationships. It is disowned by many cats as well as the code. Yet over the seasons many cats still disobey this code and ended up loving who they loved. Littlenose was no exception to this rule; nor was Darkpounce. That never stopped them though.
Applekit had been born to Littlenose of Riverclan. As his mother tells the story, he was born near an apple tree, away from the clan where she thought they wouldn't find her. He was born with two other siblings though he only grew up with Poppykit. His father was that a tom of Thunderclan. His mother told the story of the day he was born. Darkpounce arrived late that night to find his mate curled up with three kits by her stomach. She tells him that Darkpounce took one of the kits, his sister, to Shadowclan. Though never; not once, has she named his kin by her name.
Applekit grew up in Riverclan with his sister, Poppykit. The two kits had received odd stares from his clanmates; yet being so young Applekit nor Poppykit took any notice. He grew up with just him and his sister, their mother had a mate, Mottleclaw; though it was fairly clear that the two kits were NOT his. He wasn't around much after they were born, his and his mother were no longer mates after that.
Though as the two kits grew older Applekit slowly realized the change in his mothers' attitude towards them. Applekit was soon made Applepaw, given to the large warrior named Rookfur. The tom was tall in comparison to the small Applepaw, but despite his large exterior Rookfur was a gentle and loving cat.
It was around this time Applepaw took some notice to the looks of his clanmates and their heated attitudes towards him. He was a fatherless kit, one of the few among the clans. Despite everyone else, Rookfur was kind towards him and taught him well. Applepaw was careful around his clanmates, afraid one wrong move would upset them.
Applepaw's first fight was that of where he found out about his origins. He was met face-to-face with a tall, dark grey warrior of Shadowclan. The warrior took one look at him and refused to fight despite Applepaw's hard attempts to rile him up. It was this time the tom spoke, ''I cannot fight my own son,'' before racing towards a warrior to fight.
Applepaw confronted his mother but was met with hostility and avoidance. He kept pestering Littlenose until the tabby finally came clean. He was half-clan. And though no-one had told him, they had all known. Why Littlenose disappeared most nights; Why the clan practically glared at him wherever he went; Why he had no father. During this fight his sister Poppypaw had been in camp, she'd come down with an odd sickness that caused her to become weak at the most random of times. It wasn't a moon after the fight that Poppypaw passed in her sleep.
Applepaw worked harder after this moment, to prove that no matter what blood ran through his veins; Riverclan or Shadowclan, he was a Riverclan cat! He would work hard to prove that he was meant to be there, despite his parents' mistake. To prove that he was going to be a warrior, for him and his sister. She'd passed with the clan disliking her for her blood, for mistakes they hadn't made. Applepaw was determined to make her proud and change the way the clan looked at them.
Applepaw was given a great name; Applegaze. Suggested from Rookfur after his oddly greenish-yellow eyes. He was happy of whatever name he was given, yet he was upset being named after something of appearance. His appearance was that of his father, and for that he dislike the fur on his body, the color of his eyes, the shape of his claws; everything that resembled a mistake that shouldn't have happened.
Applegaze had a fairly simple time during his first few moons of being a warrior. His first apprentice came fast, a small and bubbly apprentice named Birchpaw. The apprentice was very different compared to his closed off and guarded mentor. Yet Birchpaw always surprised and excited Applegaze with new games and odd ways to learn each and every day.
During the time of his mentoring he trained along side another warrior and his apprentice; Jaggedclaw and Finchpaw. Applegaze was baffled at the odd feeling he'd gained for Jaggedclaw. The tom though, did not return his affections in the slightest but still kept his friendship with Applegaze. Not once had Apple felt feelings for any cat; nor for a tom of that matter! His mother disowned the affections when he'd spoken to her about them, speaking about how unnatural it was. How she didn't wish to associate herself with a tainted son.
He quickly pushed the feelings down, afraid of losing his mother to something as silly as falling in love with the wrong cat. Birchpaw finished his training; to what seemed like Applegaze was just a moon after he received him. Apple found it odd how close he'd grown to the young apprentice and how he'd actually enjoyed the company of his clanmates.
Apple found himself growing close to a younger she-cat named Berrysplash over this time. She was still a fairly new warrior and tended to follow the other warriors around; usually confused on what she was doing. Applegaze seemed to have taken the young warrior under his wing- er, paws- and helped her grow a bit more confident in her abilities. While Apple himself wasn't confident in who he was, he was confident in his swimming and fighting. He'd worked hard on his skills and was very proud of the warrior he was; even if he was still a newer warrior.
Nothing had changed inside him; he still held feelings for Jaggedclaw. The warrior had gotten himself a mate and their own kits by this time, and had grown apart from Applegaze once their apprentices had been made warriors. One night Applegaze confided in Berrysplash about his feelings, to which she admitted her own for him. The two had come to an agreement, finding mates in each other despite his obvious feelings for toms over she-cats.
But this made his mother happy, and for that it made Applegaze happy. Berrysplash made him happy, though not in the same way Jaggedclaw had. The two were fine with being with each other, knowing they'd be able to make each other happier being together than being alone. Berrysplash had helped Applegaze open slightly, though he still shuffled his paws awkwardly when his clanmates spoke to him. He slowly grew out of this the more time he spent with her. He was happy to hear Berrysplash had been expecting kits not long after this; he was terrified.
Little by little though the word he knew began to change. The rivers dried up, leaving Riverclan weak and practically prey-less. Applegaze worked hard to keep prey in the pile, though it was just as hard for him as it was for any of his clanmates. Starving and weak he found himself slightly lost at what to do. He'd lost his kits when Berrysplash became sick, and this news didn't help with the trouble of the clan already. He looked to Pikestar for leadership during the tough time, admiring the leader's efforts to keep the clan calm during all this.
When the idea to find new territory spread through the clans, Applegaze wasn't too thrilled. Littlenose chose to stay behind with the other elders, deciding she was too old to travel far. The old she-cat was sick as is, barely strong enough to even stand for more than a few minutes. So with a recovered but weak Berrysplash, Applegaze followed his clans though the hardest part; their journey. The death of Pikestar hit hard for his clanmates, and without a leader they continued on anyway.
Jaggedclaw had been lost in a rock slide, his body crushed right before Apple's eyes. He found out that without Berrysplash he wouldn't have made it much further. He worked extra hard during this time to keep her as safe as he could, acting like the mate he knew he should be; starving or not. He grew out of his shell most during this time; no longer a shy, skittish tom he had been before. He took charge for his clanmates, helping as much as he could when it was needed while also trying to keep his own hopes up.
Once they'd made it to the Fjords Apple knew he was right for keeping his hopes up. Fish was plenty in their new territory and Berrysplash was safe at his side. All his efforts to keep her safe had worked out well, as they now stood in their new home. Things were still itchy between the clans, borders hadn't been made and Waddlefoot was still just deputy.
Alas though, Waddlefoot had become Waddlestar and was clearly the leader they needed. He missed his mother dearly, despite her harsh ways of looking at him. Poppypaw was no longer with him, and he felt as if he wasn't good enough to make it where they were. Yet, Applegaze was happy in their new home, though he worried for what would come he knew he'd be able to do well as long as he had Berrysplash stayed at his side. For what he hoped; maybe she'd actually stay with him.
It was late, but Waddlestar had made his decision. He chose Applegaze as deputy and Applegaze couldn't have been more excited or terrified. He had much to learn about leadership and friendship; and he had to get over his small bit of skittishness. Despite this, Applegaze was confident that when the time came, he'd be ready to lead. He'd know what he needed to do and when he'd need to do it. Not yet, but there was no rush to act like leader. The territory was new, and they had a great chance to begin anew.
And what a better place to start than their new home; the Fjords.
About
Personality:
+ Amiable- Applegaze is very kind, his heart is big despite his disagreements with himself.
+ Selfless- This is a warrior who will put his clanmates before himself; he just wants the best for everyone.
+ Sympathetic- Applegaze knows the feeling of being lost, hated and alone. He was lucky to have Berry save him, and he hopes others can confide in him to get the same feeling.
> Busy- Applegaze is always trying to busy himself with helping the clan, feeling as if he has to do something to keep his place in his clan. Sometimes that leaves his loved ones feeling a bit left out of his heart. But Apple is one to get done what needs to be done, and sometimes that's just what the clan needs.
> Dry- He is known to not be someone with much of a sense of humor; he feels as if he must work and work to be who he is. That leaves little time for having fun.
> Emotional- While some may think this is good, it can also be bad. His emotions can sometimes break him, espically when the past rears it's ugly head up.
- Skittish- Apple is a very skittish, shy tom. While it has grown to be something that isn't shown as often, he is still just as self-consious of judgment, scares and everything that his mental health is too weak to keep him up and safe from.
- Asocial- While he has grown a bit out of this with the help of friendship, sometimes he tends to keep to himself over being with his clanmates. This comes from a harsh past of being shoved out of most groups as a young kit that now he assumes being alone is best when things are going wrong.
- Faithless/Faithful- Applegaze is very aware of who he is and where he comes from. He is reminded of it everytime he sees his reflection; everytime someone calls his name. He believes that sometimes you are all you need. That you need to do things for yourself. Yet at the same time he is very consious of his ancetors watching him, and tries his best to keep them happy. This internal conflict with himself causes him to argue with himself and sometimes others. Whether it's about a decision that needs to be made about codes or just an interal fight; it holds him back a bit. Sometimes, he just doesn't know what to believe in or what not to.
Likes: Red flowers, Cloudy skies, Kits
Dislikes: Arguing, Judgement, Beetles
Other Information: Though he does have a mate that is a she-cat, Applegaze is very much into toms.
Relationships
Orientation: Homosexual.
Looking for: None
Ideal Relationship and Traits: Just someone who accepts him, helps him out and knows how to handle him when he's upset.
Mentor: Rookfur
Apprentice: Birchclaw
Crush: Jaggedclaw(ded af)
Mate: Berrysplash
Ex-Mate/s: N/A
Kits: Unnamedkits
Kin:
(All kin is shown with name, their relationship to the character, their status(alive/dead) and how they died if dead and any small notes)
Darkpounce- Father (dead, unknown)
Unnamedkits-Siblings (dead, between Mottleclaw and Littlenose long before he was born)
Unnamed kits- Kits (dead, lost kits between Applenose and Berrysplash)
Poppypaw- Sister (dead, unknown hereditary disease)
Archtail- Sister (Alive, they are unaware they are related and will never know)
Yewbush- Half-brother (Alive/Unknown relation)
Goosewing- Half-sister (Alive/Unknown relation)
Breezefoot- Half-sister (Alive/Unknown relation)
Littlenose- Mother (Dead, sickness)
Mottleclaw- Mother's ex-mate/kinda a father figure thing (Dead, killed by badger)
Brownbelly- Uncle (NPC, Alive)
Shellstorm- Aunt (Dead, unknown hereditary disease)
Stumpypaw- Aunt (Dead, unknown hereditary disease)
Ryepaw- Aunt (Dead, killed by greencough)
Nettlestar- Grandfather (Long dead, unknown hereditary disease)
Poppyspots- Grandmother (Long dead, killed by monster)
ExampleClan
Exampleclaw | @ | - Relationship Description
Roleplay
|| Darkpounce picked up his pace, his paws thudding against the dewy grass as he charged through the trees. A small orchid lay just past the twolegs' place; his usual spot to meet Littlenose. His heart soared at the though of the beautiful tabby waiting for him, carrying his kits. A small part of him called him back to Thunderclan where Flinttail waited in the nursery with his other kits. He shook his head and tredded on carefully, slipping under the tall fence and towards the trees. The tangy scent of apples filled the air as he padded around, sniffing out the Riverclan she-cat. Yet his ears caught onto something his nose didn't; mewling.
''Littlenose!'' He mewed out, his eyes going wide. My kits, they're here! It has to be! Alas he was correct, he rounded around a tree at the call of Littlenose's voice, finding the gray tabby curled up with three small kits at her stomach. Littlenose lifted her beautiful green gaze to his and Darkpounce was at a loss for words.
''They're... beautiful.'' He whispered out, pressing his nose to one of them. ''How long have you been here?''
''For a while, I left a little before dusk when it started.'' She purred out before she blinked back at him. ''You know this is the end, right?''
Darkpounce turned his gaze to the sky, watching as stars winked at him from above. He assumed Starclan could see them now; he was probably breaking his mothers' heart as well as Flinttail who was nursing his kits as well.
''I'm aware,'' he mewed, sighing. ''What will you tell your clan?'' His gaze fell back to hers before he had to tear them away. He couldn't fight for her; the heartbreak in her eyes was enough to know he had to let her go. This hurt her as much as it did him.
''I want your help, to name them.'' Littlenose mewed, drawing his attention as she avoided his question. He blinked down to the kits as a purr rumbled in his throat.
He watched as the kits suckled at her stomach and his heart soared once more and he fell at a loss for words again. Two tabbys and a small calico. ''You really want my help?''
She just nodded as she nudged one of the kits. The small gray and black tabby squealed slightly, her crooked tail twitching. ''Archkit, her tail flumps like an arch. I think it matches her.''
''Poppykit,'' Darkpounce mewed, nudging the small calico. The kit squealed like her sister before suckling once more. Only the tom was left. Darkpounce gazed around for a second before he nodded, blinking to Littlenose. For a second he could swear the she-cat knew what he was thinking.
''Applekit?'' He mewed, though instead of sounding sure he sounded as if it were a question. Littlenose purred in agreement as she lapped at Archkit's head. They sat, curled together in silence until dawn began to peek up ahead. The black sky faded to red as stars that once blinked became barely visible to the five cats below. Darkpounce stood, blinking down to her.
''Do you need help getting back? Three kits is a lot to look after...'' He mewed softly. Littlenose looked at him before she shook her head.
''Two,'' she corrected, ''two kits wont be that hard to keep an eye on.''
Darkpounce raised his paw, ''one, two, three. Yup, i'm counting three Littlenose.'' His breath caught in his throat as Littlenose gave a laugh, resting her soft green gaze on him.
''I want you to keep Archkit, take her with you. I know that... Flinttail can raise her. This way, you'll never be alone.'' The tabby replied as she raised up. She scooped up the small gray and black tabby, setting Archkit at his paws. The kit quickly scrambled about for warmth; Darkpounce quickly scooped her to his side, tucking his tail around her. He watched the small kit as she curled in his fluffy tail-fur, purring very softly.
When he blinked up Littlenose had already scooped Poppykit and Applekit up in her mouth and was trotting away in the distance. His heart sunk as he opened his jaws. He squeaked slightly in attempt to call her, but no words followed. Littlenose was under the fence and away before he could take another breath. Darkpounce stared down at Archkit as she lay curled in his fur.
''I'll take good care of you, my love. I promise.'' He mewed to her as he cleaned her off. Once her scent was gone he scooped her up, pushing his way out of the towering apple trees and towards his camp. Littlenose was gone already once he was out of the fenced off area. The kit in his jaws wailed slightly, drawing his attention back to the problem at hand. Flinttail was his mate to everyone, and he would raise Archkit the way he should. In Shadowclan; nobody needs to know.||
Preferred methods: Skype + Comments + Notes + Let me know of any other methods you know of and i'm willing to give it a try!
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Comments: 19
Oml, this is a beautiful cat. I'm actually looking into joining TSF and I wanted to know, would I be able to make a character that is Archtail? Like, not for them to meet or anything, I know it says they wont know they're related. Kinda just as a base/backstory. I like the idea of being related to someone who isn't known to me. Does that make any sense? xD
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I understood, yes. I would be completely fine with that, as long as you're aware that they have no idea of their relation. The only way they'd be able to link it would be through Darkpounce and he's dead. As for the idea, like i said, I'd be fine with it. I understand how hard it is to write an entire history without any base. If it helps at all, iiiChairs knows what Archtail looks like, and she probably already has a drawing of her. You're free to ask if she could pass it to you. Second, here's a bit of information on Archtail.
She was raised by Darkpounce and Flinttail. Darkpounce is a dark gray tom with black tabby stripes and Flinttail is a white she-cat with a gray stripe along her back and along her entire tail. Flinttail was in the nursery with Dark's kits already when we were born. So, you'd be a bit smaller than the siblings. If it helps, I can give you the names of them or you can make up your own. Flinttail was the only one who was given a name and description, her and Darkpounce's kits weren't named. Though i'm editing the bio of Apple, they were going to be added for being half-siblings to the 'kin' section.
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If you got names for them than i'm all fine hearing them. I might mix some of yours and some of mine.
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So far I like Breezekit and Yewkit. Since they're gonna be in your history, you might as well give them their warrior names. Go ahead and link me your app when it's done so I can read it and add them to my kin list.
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Hey, another question. A friend of mine wants to join, and he wants to know if iiiChairs can draw his cat for him. He's making an account right now, and he can't draw.
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Chair here, i'd be fully willing to draw his character if he wants. As long as he makes sure to credit it. All practice helps me after all.
Just go ahead and either you or your friend shoot me a note on what you want him to look like/all the info on what clan, name, age, gender, ect. So I can fill out the application while i'm in there. Unless you want to. Just go ahead and note me and I'll get started when we've got everything figured out!
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Alright, i'll start making it! I'm just awaiting an answer to if I can make her a queen or not.
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So it was agreed, i'm almost done with her. xD
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Awesome! I'm excited to read about her history! I added in the names you sent, so they're added. I'm excited for nieces/nephews I'll never meet! T.T
We could always see if we could find someone willing to be the father; just for a reference of what the kits would look like when they get here. Also, depending on how many kits you have, save me a spot c;
I'd love to be able to rp with you without it being an ApplexArch interaction. So far, I don't think they've even met.
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Well, yea, but so far I don't know anyone besides you; and that's not even in role play xD
I shure will though; if you do find a father, i would love to see what their kits would look like!
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WE CAN DO IT
If you need help making the kits, ask Chair. She's pretty good at designing cats.
I'll see if I can find someone!
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So, i've been talking with Blakethewake(Pinedapple) and he said that if you want he's happy to let Pine be the father.
(Pine's coloring is so pretty! He's my mate's boyfriend it seems! AWKWARD! xD)
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You'd better not hurt Berry then, he'll kill you.
I spoke to him about it, we've been noting for a bit.
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He's pretty!! Maybe he can be friends with Gleamcatch--he's half kitty pet, half RiverClan cat, and he hates it, rip
But one thing I have to say about his bio, (you don't have to change anything!!!! This is just my say in it) even though it's pretty well thought out, is the part where he liked a tom cat and his mother disagreeing with it. They're cats, wild animals. They may have this society and morals to go along with it, but they're still wild animals. I'm not sure they would care about toms liking toms and she-cats liking she-cats, since they don't have anything established that goes against it.
Anyway, I'm looking forward seeing how Applegaze plays out in this group!
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Well, while that is true; warrior cats isn't really logic. I mean, while they may be wild all the cats are mainly 'household' cats. My grandmother lives in an area with lots of wild cats and I doubt any of them would be able to build a den. Not to mention, warriors is a group of cats who have made RULES between clans. Forbidding love between clans as it caused troubles. Which means they're well aware mentally on what love is and what it can cause. While Apple's mother didn't agree with it, it wasn't as much of the problem with it being a tom so much as he was her last kit. She wanted him to have a mate who would be able to provide him kits. Warrior's aren't really 'Wild' animals; between making clans they're a society of ever-growing, advanced mammals. Who, would not be surprising, could develop such morals if they were raised such ways. Such as how Brokenstar was raised by an abusive foster-mother, who abused him for the fact of what he came from and that he wasn't hers. They have the mental capacity to make such decisions, it wouldn't surprise me if they could act that way.
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Ah, I see! You bring up a lot of good points, I never really took consideration into Applegaze's mother wanting grandkits that much when I read through his bio, so thanks for pointing it out!
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Yes. Littlenose, though she did still have Archtail, was well aware that he was the only kit she'd see again. Therefore, she took much worry into wanting him to give her grankits. Though she wasn't a bad mother, she wasn't always that sane. Though it is true that warriors didn't have anything established into their lives that anything other than tom and she-cat is the only way to go; humans are kinda the same thing. Warriors is, as Chairs said, much more advanced, human like thinking animals. Humans had no true reason to establish why homosexuality was wrong, but it still happened and was embedded into people's minds. There is no telling whether or not warriors could have that established as well given the right mindset.
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