TC- Stormclaw Speaks- Alone

My name is Stormclaw. Anyone who knows me knows how independent I am. Of course, I do it all for my Clan, and I’m a great hunter and fighter, but it’s just part of who I am.

I think that part of it has to do with me being the only survivor in my litter. My mother, Briarflower had three kits, one stillborn and the other only living long enough to take a single breath. Whisperkit and Friskkit, the littermates I never knew.

And me, Stormkit.I was born strong and healthy, according to my father, Hawkstar. But for three full moons, I was the only kit in the nursery. It was lonely at times, but I learned to play with myself.

But soon, Moonkit and Ashkit were born. We became fast friends, but only two moons later, Ashkit died suddenly.

Soon after my becoming an apprentice, Briarflower died too. My mother was like my best friend. I was heartbroken, but I focused on becoming a great warrior to make her proud of me.

My warrior name ws Stormclaw. It was the proudest moment of my life, to see all my Clanmates cheering my name.

Tragedy struck yet again, many moons later. My father Hawkstar was killed on a Thunderpath, trying to push me out of the way of a monster. It was his last life. After that I was afraid to become too close to any cat. I knew I would lose them.

The new leader, my oldest friend, Moonshine, now Moonstar, needed my support. But I couldn’t give it to her. She’s better off without me. All of ThunderClan is. I’ve been cursed to lose everything I care for.

But something saved me. A family. I had lost my father, mother, and littermates, but I had never thought of having a mate and kits. Sunmist and our daughters crushed to protective shell around me that pushed me away from everyone.

I will protect my family with my life. They taught me that standing alone only leads to sadness. So long I had been mourning and feeling sorry for myself and believing I was cursed, but StarClan proved me wrong by giving me the greatest gift of all, my family.