#Softfoot's Flood

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My OC Sunstar from Softfoot’s Flood ! He’s got a lot of toes

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Brackenstar - an OC from my fic Softfoot’s Flood... He’s not a great leader but his heart is in the right place

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Learning to be happy is a gift that comes with age.

My favourite lines from my fic Softfoot’s Flood, sketched out in a cruddy lil’ comic, with Softpaw and his dear old mentor Birchtail. It includes a lesson that is important and dear to me, and is what I hope the theme of the book will be. The whole scene under the cut

The forest was cold and white, the snow lying thickly on the ground. The hoar frost made the twisted branches of the bare trees and bushes sparkle in the darkening day, the sun setting behind the clouds quite a bit earlier than it did in green leaf. Softpaw trudged through the forest on weary paws behind Birchtail, sighing to himself. While Brightpaw got to go on a hunting patrol with their father, he was doing observation training with his mentor. And even worse, Stonepaw refused to talk to him since their spat in the forest. He sighed again.

           "If you keep on sighing like that your lungs will get frostbite," Birchtail meowed, flicking Softpaw's chin with his long tail. Softpaw shrugged and flicked an ear, watching his paws as he walked. Birchtail rolled his eyes and stopped, nudging his apprentice.

           "Come on, Softpaw, you don't usually mind observation training. What's the matter?"

           "Sorry, I don't mind training. It's just that..." He shook his head slowly. "Stonepaw and I aren't really as close as we used to be..."

           "You mean since Lilypaw died..." Birchtail meowed. Softpaw nodded.

           Birchtail let out a sigh and sat down, motioning for Softpaw to join him. Softpaw sat down looking at his mentor curiously.

           "Softpaw, I know that this may seem like it will last forever, but it won't." He raised his eyes."Something I learned, long ago, when I was your age and I lost my mother, is that life and death is like the changing of the moon. Sometimes it's so dark, and you can barely see, but then the clouds part, and you can catch a tiny shimmering glimpse of the stars. And then you know that, whoever you lose, whatever problems you face, there are cats who are watching out for you, guiding you." He turned to Softpaw. "And I don't just mean StarClan. The whole clan is there for you and Stonepaw. We all grieve for Lilypaw, but life needs to move on." He blinked. "For example, Lilypaw's death didn't stop the moon from changing back into a full moon for the gathering, nor did it stop Mistywillow's kits from being born last night. Life and death are things that happen, no matter if you don't want it to. Plants will still grow. Prey will still get eaten, and yes, our friends will still die someday." He curled his tail around Softpaw, wrapping it warmly, giving him a sympathetic look. "But we must move on, and live when they could not."

           "I know," Softpaw closed his eyes and bent his head. "I just... I feel so tired."

           "Yes, my friend. Life is tiring. Death, even more so. But, when you mourn for those you lose, remember how good they were when they were alive. Remember when they made you happy, and remember when they were happy, too. Death isn't the end, it's just a new chapter of your life." Softpaw leaned against Birchtail and felt the old, sturdy warrior let out a rasping purr.

           "You're young, but you'll learn." He meowed kindly. "Now, are you ready to get to training?"

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Softfoot and his sister Brightpool sharing tongues <3

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I forgot to post this and now it’s past pride month....... Oh well!! better late than never lol Here are my three main OC’s from my fic Softfoot’s Flood with their respective flags!! Stone and Softfoot - Bisexual, Brightpool - Asexual (also Aromantic, not pictured)

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I just read all of Softfoot's Flood last night and !!!!! I haven't had ANY story make me cry like that in a long time. And your characterization? So. GOOD!! All of your characters have a really unique feel to them and you can really feel how fleshed out they are! Keep up the amazing work, and I really look forward to the rest of the story!

Oh man, thank you so so much!! :O this means a lot!!

The plan was to get back into it in the fall, and since that is fast approaching I’m certain there will be new chapters soon! The squad is finally going to get their warrior names….. haha

Thank you so much for reading and the comment!! I’m really really glad you enjoyed!!

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I don’t know who I am, but now I know who I’m not.

Adult Stone from my fic, Softfoot’s Flood I thought the lyrics fit him well! Poor guy’s been through a lot already

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​Sometimes it takes times like these to know you’re in the right place...

Inspired by @murder-cats and her drawings of her OC’s! When I saw them, they made me really happy xox Plus, I’ve been wanting to draw my OC Softfoot again for a while now. This song resonates with me and makes me feel better.

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Softpaw’s family! Tried for an even mix of both parents genes... hmm Tried... sorta... to be genetically accurate but like... eh idk how well I succeeded...

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Softfoot’s Flood Update!

http://archiveofourown.org/works/9870518/chapters/24810051

Friends once more, the three must figure out their next move.

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Softfoot’s Flood Update!

http://archiveofourown.org/works/9870518/chapters/24627012

Chapter 19!

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Softfoot’s Flood Update!

http://archiveofourown.org/works/9870518/chapters/24460347

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Softfoot’s Flood Update!

http://archiveofourown.org/works/9870518/chapters/24306306

Not gonna lie... I love the ending of this chapter. It’s where the message of the book starts to shine through, I think.

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Softfoot’s Flood Update!

http://archiveofourown.org/works/9870518/chapters/24137481

Chapter 16

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Softfoot’s Flood Update!

http://archiveofourown.org/works/9870518/chapters/23958570

The storm finally breaks, in more ways than one.

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Softfoot’s Flood Update!

http://archiveofourown.org/works/9870518/chapters/23777904

Chapter 14! The rain starts to pour.