The Backstory of Lightning

Greetings, newcomers. I am Lightning, a Pursuer of the Pack of Shadowed Paws. This is a story based on my personal backstory, what I went through, and how I plopped down in POSP. Just to let you know, I will only be including moments that I think are needed; after all, it's almost my 2nd year of roleplaying! You know, it wasn't just creating a joining form on a pack page, or showing up to a recruitment time; it was all part of a story. If you don't think this statement is correct, think about that through the entire story, and this will hopefully help prove that. Thank you for dedicating your time to read my story! This is an entry for Aila's Writing Contest; Aila, if you're reading this, enjoy the story.
~Lightning, Pursuer of POSP                                                          
Screenshot 2016-02-21 at 9.49.21 AM.png|Lightning drawn by Fathom
Screenshot 2016-02-26 at 1.08.59 PM.png|This was Fathom's AJ look
Splash_and_Friends_2020.png|PTT picture 
==Prologue: My First Days==
It was a November day, leaves covering the clearing, and empty branches. A swift breeze was passing through. There, in a dark cave, there were my father and mother, Teighan and Lillith. I remember opening my eyes to the soft look of my broad-shouldered father Teighan, and glancing back to see the tired look on my mother Lillith. "Oh, he's beautiful..." Her soft voice echoed. As I began to squirm a bit, she licked me across my head, brushing his light coat of fur. 
After a bit of more grooming, the sun had began to go halfway below the horizon. There stood a small shadow. Lightning raised his gaze, and saw a black and white figure, who seemed large for a kit. He pawed his way in, and rested his body right next to his mother, Lillith. "Hi, mother, who is this?" He stared at me, as if I were something peculiar. "Say hello to your new brother, Lightning. Lightning, this is your older brother, Fathom. I hope you two get to know each other." Lightning stared at him, wide-eyed, in such a turn of events. That guy is my brother? Lightning said in his thoughts. I don't ever wanna fight him, or he'll crush me through the ground! Lightning cringed a bit, looking at the muscular body of Fathom. 
"Can I go outside, mother?" Lightning was excited to go outside and see what the world looked like. Slowly, snow began to flutter in through the cave, and touched Lightning's grey-streaked nose, making him sneeze. "Oh, I don't see why not. I think it's time for you to be able to see what it's like." Lightning readied his haunches, and when he heard the words, he sprinted outside with all of his energy. As he was about 5 yards away from the cave, Fathom suddenly bulleted past him, a swift breeze ruffling his tiny fur coat. Oh, come on! This is getting ridiculous! Lightning was beginning to already get frustrated at his brother, who he could infer was very competitive. 
Snow began to invade his fur, covering his pelt. By the time he stopped, he looked like an abominable snowman! Many knew who they were, due to Nofurs always making snow structures that looked just like them. As Lightning swiftly pawed his way across the plaza of wolves, he finally stopped at a very high ledge that seemed to be part of one of the many mountains that ran through the area. 
"Hi, what are your names?" His rather squeaky voice interrupted the adult wolves. "Oh, hello there! You must be the arrival of Teighan and Lillith. My name is Emerald, the tan wolves name is Surane, and his name is Apollo. It's very nice to meet you. Welcome to the Tribe of Fridgid Waters!" Woah, this place is a tribe? I don't even know what that means, but it sounds great! 
==Chapter 1: Becoming a To-Be (Apprenticeship)==
"I now grant you into your training. From now on, until you either become a prey-hunter or a cave-guard. Emerald, you were the first cat that Lightning ever met; can you take on Lightning as your to-be, and pass down your knowledge to him?" The Stoneteller gazed at Emerald, and he nodded. "Therefore, Lightning, you are now to be considered as a to-be. You will use the skills that Emerald will teach you to contribute to the tribe." 
"Lightning! Lightning!" The tribe chanted, as he stood right below the ledge.
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