Cherryblossom
Former MCA of Riverclan.
Feeling four tiny sets of paws kneading into her stomach, little squeaks coming from the four tiny newborns. A warm smile appeared on her face when looking down at her children, her pride and joy. The Skyclan nursery was in a comfortable silence, Auroraskies and Firestar taking their kits out for fresh air in the clearing so Cherryblossom and Sunowl could enjoy their moments as first-time parents peacefully. It was silent for a moment, the red calico was alone in her thoughts when keeping an eye on the four bundles of kits curled up against her. Emotions overcame Cherryblossom in that moment, a sense of sadness. Growing up, she imagined that her family would be with her when having kits.. But they couldn’t now. The red calico knew the sacrifices that she made, even knowing how disappointed that her mother was when Cherryblossom had to leave to join Grizzly’s group to become the new healer. The former meddie knew it was going to take a while for both mother and daughter to adjust to the new lifestyle that she had chosen, but she hoped Sorrelember knew that Cherryblossom loves her unconditionally.. Their bond couldn’t be broken, ever.
Of course she had visited Riverclan when she became pregnant, her family was overwhelmed with joy. When the kits were old enough for her and Sunowl to carry them on their backs and could travel safely.. They would visit Riverclan. The molly was excited for Sorrelember and Duskpoppy to meet them, while Pebblebelly and the other siblings would give them a warm welcome. Although her family wouldn’t see her kits for a while, there would come a time when it happens. Letting out a soft sigh as she was deep in her thoughts, it wasn’t until a familiar scent hit her nostrils and suddenly a large feline entered the nursery that caused her bi-colored eyes to light up. Sunowl was giving her one of his boyish smiles, looking at her with pure adoration. The biggest smile appeared on her face while her mate began making his way towards his new family, a loud purr escaping her until watching the ginger and white tom lowering himself and was at her height.
“Hello” Cherryblossom said warmly, letting out a soft purr and leaning towards him until their lips brushed together and gave him a sweet kiss. It was such a surreal feeling, if you told her that she would become mates with that ginger and white apprentice that she taught to swim when they had first met.. She would have thought it was a dream. Although her life had changed, she wouldn’t have it any other way. Sunowl was the love of her life, her true love. His gaze turned to look at their kits, Cherryblossom shifted slightly so the molly could make room for Sunowl in the nest “Come on, My love..” The petite molly whispered, listening as the kits were squealing as they had been moved and she lowered her head to lick their heads to soothe them while feeling the Maine Coon climbing into the nest and curling up against her. The calico leaned back until her head was resting on her mate’s chest, one of his paws rested on her side as they watched their kits.
“Look at our babies” Cherryblossom breathed, looking towards their kits. She could definitely tell the red and white tom was already going to be a paw full with his loud squeals, while their only daughter was quiet and squirming around. The molly was excited to see how their kits would be when growing up, would one of them turn out like her? Would one be adventurous and charming like their father? So many questions. Leaning up to brush her lips against Sunowl’s lips, a soft purr escaped her before rubbing their cheeks together before looking at their kits once more. It wasn’t until it hit her, and a small chuckle escaped her and shook her head in amusement as they had to do the most important thing
“My love, we need to name them”
Sunowl |The Damsel of Skyclan|
He could not believe it! He was finally a father! It was so surreal to think that Cherryblossom and him were now parents to four little ones. Sunowl was quick to finish his morning patrol as fast as possible, wanting to spend as much time as he could with his lovely mate and kits. Nodding his large cranium towards his cell clan mates, offering simple greetings as he goes, not wanting to stay long for chats. Spotting Firestar and Auroraskies walking with their younglings, shaking his head in disbelief that his uncle could handle so many kits, though in reality, Auroraskies went through much more than the leader. Smiling at the couple before slipping into the nursery. The warmth greeting him almost instantly, shaking his white and ginger pelt, ears perking up at the faint whines and suckling of his kits.
Sun’s ember eyes brightening at seeing his beautiful mate curled within a large nest, her tired eyes flicking up to meet his own. Flashing her a boyish smile as the large Maine Coon pads closer. Hunching over to place a tender kiss to her forehead, “you did great” he praises as his attention drifts over the four bundles of fur with adoration. Nodding in agreement as she beckons him to settle in the nest with her. Circling around the nest, pausing to let Cherryblossom scoot over to allow him room. Grinning as their kits whine in protest before their momma calms them. Grunting softly as he carefully settles behind her, gesturing for her to lean against him. Wrapping his paw around her, resting his large paw against her side, his cranium nuzzled into the crook of her neck as he intently watches their kits.
“They are beautiful. Just like you” Sunowl purrs out as he kisses her shoulder lovingly. Before turning to look at her as she kisses him softly and sweetly. Arching a brow as Cherry begins to laugh suddenly, her eyes twinkling in amusement before clarifying that the kits were still nameless. Lips parting in a silent ‘o’ before looking back down at the four kits. “Yes…that is certainly important” Sunowl muses with a small hum. “Ooo let’s name the red and white boy, Lobsterkit! His coloring reminds me of the odd creature you showed me” Sun suggests, his excitement evident in his voice. “And this little fellow should be….Auburnkit!” Gesturing towards the auburn red and brown tom kit. “What do you think about these two?” Prompting Cherry to name the last two kits.