Crescentpaw

> *"Upon my mother, I promise to never harm another living thing ever again. May StarClan punish me if I fail."*
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*~ Crescent Moon's Promise [MM/DD/YY]*

### Aliases

CrescentCress [Mo]

Crescent Moon of No-Clan's Land [Boogarden]

Full Moon [Sequoiaclarity]

## Heritage

### Family

Matcha (grandmother, NPC, deceased)Ravenflight (great-aunt, deceased)

Solar Flare (mother, NPC, deceased)

Mo (adopted brother)

### Breed

50% Japanese bobtail (father), 30% American Longhair (mother), 20% Unknown (mother's side)

## ☾ .⋅⭒⭑ ⋅. **Physical Description** .⋅ ⭑⭒ ⋅.  ☽

### **Appearance**

Crescent is a small, fluffy, young cat. She is mostly half Japanese Bobtail, half American Longhair, with some Bengal and other breeds mixed in. It is easy to see her Japanese Bobtail heritage, as she, unlike most cats, has a bobbed tail. She has long, magnificently fluffy fur, reminiscent of fresh snowfall, which she keeps soft and clean. Under her fur is a slight yet strong build and she currently stands at 6.2" tall, weighing a mere five pounds.

Her long fur is mostly an off-white, a disadvantage for hunting in the spring and summer months, with some interesting black markings. Like most of her family, she has three small dots under her left eye. Hers are black. There is a black, crescent-moon shaped patch on the middle of her forehead, from which she gains her name. All four of her paws appear to be dipped in paint, and are an inky black with a few black splotches spreading up her legs. Her bobbed tail is a solid black, which spreads and covers her hindquarters. Crescent's eyes are a bright palm-leaf green, and always seem to sparkle with excitement and curiosity.

She does not have many visible or long-lasting scars, save for a scratch across her right muzzle, which she gained from a fight with a raven at the age of six moons. Her lack of scars is likely soon to change, due to her proneness to injury.

### **Accessories**

Crescent still wears her kittypet collar, which is a soft yet sturdy baby-pink ribbon, and has a circular gold nametag that reads "Luna", although no cats can read it. It hangs loosely around her neck and the color fades as time goes on, yet she refuses to take it off. From behind her right ear is the feather of a parrot, specifically a ---, and a bright blue color. Stuck below the same ear is the wing of a Luna Moth, which is green with magenta markings.

## ☾ .⋅⭒⭑ ⋅. **Personality** .⋅ ⭑⭒ ⋅.  ☽

### **Positive**

Crescent is overwhelmingly curious. Whenever she encounters something new, she always feels driven to find out everything she can about it. Her curiosity leads to her being intelligent, as she takes more time than the average cat to learn about the world around her. She is very adventurous, a trait influenced heavily by her mother's stories of the Clan cats. Crescent believes that the peak of honor and bravery is becoming a warrior and wants to achieve that rank more than anything.

Her curiosity is boosted by her intense focus. A symptom of her ADHD, Crescent has the unique ability to intently focused on anything she is remotely interested in. This focus allows her to almost always see a task to its competition. She is also a good listener, and can easily remember throwaway things cats have told her, simply because she was very focused on their interaction.

Even in the darkest of times, Crescent has a bright mindset. Her optimism does not always reflect her true feelings, but she has found courage to be a good comfort to her and others when the days get tough. (TBA)

### **Neutral**

Crescent lacks the understanding of many social cues, mainly an ability to detect tones of voices and facial expressions. As she grows older, she eventually learns how to interpret tone, although her interpretations are often incorrect when her emotions are heightened. This leads to her often misunderstanding other cat's words, and accidentally ignoring their cues of annoyance. She will often talk over others, which can become obnoxious.

She has a bright and active imagination, which presents itself in her many scientific theories during experiments with Mo, and her creation of the world of HiddenClan. This imagination can give Crescent a "head-in-the-clouds" attitude, as her body may be present in a conversation, but her mind is clearly elsewhere, thinking up some new idea or story.

With curiosity and her lack of an ability to understand tone comes a headstrong and outspoken personality. Crescent is rarely afraid to speak her mind, no matter the situation, which can lead to hurt feelings or the revelation of truths. No matter the moment, if she has something to say, she will hardly hesitate.

Some might describe Crescent as religious, and they would be more than correct. Though she was never raised in the Clans, Crescent has a deep belief in StarClan. This is due in part to the moons she spent alone without any interaction with a living cat, and the stories her mother told her. She feels a deep connection to her ancestors in the stars, and as time grows on, turns to them more and more for answers. rather than relying on herself or her friends and family. Her mother also believed in StarClan, and passed her ideology to her daughter. On her first birthday, Crescent made a promise to StarClan to never unnecessarily hurt another living being, asking them to punish her if she did so.

### **Negative**

Crescent is very vain and almost narcissistic. She takes great pride in her appearance, making a habit to clean herself regularly, even going as far as to bath in nearby streams and drying herself in the sun. She believes her kittypet collar adds to her appearance as a sort of accessory, and chooses to never take it off. Crescent will often try to subtly pry compliments out of others during conversations, for anything from her intelligence to her appearance, which only adds to her over-inflated ego.

Her vanity leads to her being selfish and self-absorbed. Though she cares deeply for her friends and family, she will unconsciously put herself before others. Whether she means it or is unaware, her actions often have consequences on how others view her. Crescent will go to extreme lengths to keep herself clean and always looking her best, whether that be

Many believe Crescent to be abrasive, and rightly so. Her inability to detect tone, combined with her selfish nature, lead to her being abrasive, sarcastic, or snarky at times. There are very few times when she actually realizes her behavior, but she rarely apologizes, as she has an issue with being humble or admitting her mistakes. Sometimes, she will act childish when confronted or insulted, as she doesn't know how to communicate her frustration well.

Crescent also has attachment and abandonment issues. The loss of her mother cemented this in her heart and mind. A part of her believes that her mother did abandon her, even though Solar sacrificed her life to save her daughter. When Mo told her to leave, Crescent felt abandoned by him,

### **Other**

Crescent has ADHD, specifically, combined type. This presents itself in several noticeable symptoms: fidgeting, talking too much, hyperfocusing, often losing things, daydreaming, taking unnecessary risks and sensory issues relating to sound. According to the CDC, “ADHD is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders of childhood. It is usually first diagnosed in childhood and often lasts into adulthood. Children with ADHD may have trouble paying attention, controlling impulsive behaviors (may act without thinking about what the result will be), or be overly active” (“What is ADHD”?). Her ADHD impacts her life through the way she interacts with other cats and the world. She will either hyperfocus on a task, or get distracted and forget about it, and can be abrasive towards other cats because she has misinterpreted their tone or her own. When she is in sensory overload due to overstimulation from sound, she goes to a safe place, either her nest or her stump, and stays there until she feels ready to face the world. [Note: Her ADHD is based on my own, and I am using some of my own symptoms for her. All information was taken from the CDC, DSM-5, and NIMH].

## ☾ .⋅⭒⭑ ⋅. **Skills and Weaknesses** .⋅ ⭑⭒ ⋅.  ☽

### **Physical**

Crescent is remarkably strong for her small build. She is nimble and can climb trees with ease. After being adopted by Mo, she began to learn how to swim, and by the time she met Wisp, she was quite the prolific swimmer. {TBA}

After her promise to StarClan, Crescent decided to never injure another living being unless she absolutely needed to, be it for her survival or self defense. Her pacifist mindset leads to her actively not participating in any kind of fighting, and thus, as much as she may boast otherwise, her skills are very weak.

### **Mental**

Crescent has a bright mind. She is noticeably intelligent for her age, due to Mo's intense teaching, and has a love for learning all that she can about the world around her. She has a knack for memorizing locations and landmarks, and knows her way around the Edge of the Forest fairly well. {TBA}

## ☾ .⋅⭒⭑ ⋅. **Life** .⋅ ⭑⭒ ⋅.  ☽

### Kithood

#### Before Her Birth

Solar Flare was born to Matcha, a loner, in the Old Territories. Matcha raised her daughter to be a strong, independent cat who could survive anything that came her way, necessary traits for the loner life. During Solar's early life, she spent time listening to news about the nearby Clans, especially RiverClan and WindClan, as they were the closest to her. She was very intrigued by the Clan life, however, a bad leg infection caused her to seek help from twolegs. The friendly twolegs took her to a vet, who healed Solar. She enjoyed the pampered, safe life of a kittypet, and decided it would be better to stay with the family instead of returning to her previous world. Her twolegs family eventually moved to the Great Planes, specifically, a twolegplace called TBA. Unbeknownst to Solar, the Clans of her old home had moved there as well.

#### Birth & First Moons

Crescent Moon was born to Solar Flare, a kittypet who was called "Sunny" by her twolegs, and an unknown kittypet tom. Crescent was given the name "Luna" by her twolegs, however, went by the name her mother gave her: Crescent Moon. Solar decided to give her a Clan-like name like she had to honor their ancestors. For the first two months of her life, Crescent enjoyed the life of a kittypet. She was given fun toys, good food, and a warm bed. Her days were spent playing in her twolegs' garden, chatting with other kittypets, and listening to her mother tell stories of the nearby Clans.

#### Escape to the Edge of the Forest

Solar heard from kittypet friends that by the age of three moons, many kits were taken from their mothers and never seen again. Despite her love for her twoleg family, Solar took Crescent far away, to a place called the Edge of the Forest. The two began living in an abandoned fox den. For a few weeks, the two lived happily. Solar regained her old loner skills, and tried to teach Crescent how to hunt and fight. While meeting other cats, Solar heard the Clans were nearby, and tried to gain as much information about them as she could, hoping to join them to ensure the best life possible for Crescent. However, one fateful night, foxes returned to the den. Crescent and Solar fought bravely, but Solar sacrificed herself in order to save Crescent, telling her daughter to run away and never return. With a pain in her heart, Crescent obeyed, and hid deep in the forest. She was only five moons old.

#### Living Alone

For five moons, Crescent lived alone in the jungle. She made her home in the stump of an ancient tree, which lay in a hollow, surrounded by bushes, ferns, and fallen stones, providing great protection from predators. During the first two moons, she rarely felt comfortable wandering far from her stump, was often resorted to eating strange berries and bugs to survive. After gaining confidence, she began to practicing hunting more often, and soon was able to occasionally catch small rodents, which she would make last over a few days. She was often hungry and began to pray to StarClan in her fourth moon for help and security. Though she did not know if it existed, the distant stars became a form of comfort to the lonely kit.

During her time alone, Crescent was frequently bored. One day, she noticed a small sandy stone that was shaped like a heart, and, inspired by her mother's stories, began creating the world of HiddenClan in her mind. Using the things she knew about clan tradition, Crescent quickly created a detailed world of cats and developed HiddenClan to have a functioning story. The heart-shaped rock became the clan's leader, affectionately name Solarstar, after her mother. A teardrop rock with a faint blue hue became the deputy, Flarefoot, and a smooth black stone with a single white line became the medicine cat, named Vinetwist. Crescent soon set up a system of adding and taking "cats" away from the clan: pebbles were kits, medium stones became apprentices, and large rocks became warriors or queens. When a rock broke, Crescent put it in the "StarClan" pile. Several details of clan life were inaccurate, and many parts, such as their battles, quests, and adventures were over-glorified, but Crescent loved her fake clan dearly.

At six moons, Crescent was a much more successful hunter, which she believed was a result of StarClan hearing her prayers and not her own improvement. She began to get cocky and decided she would try hunting a bird. After a few hours of waiting in trees, Crescent saw a raven and leapt at it, having no idea of how to properly hunt birds. The raven, rightly threatened, cut her cheek before flying away. Crescent fell from the tree with a bleeding wound and several bruises, and spent a few days nursing herself in her stump. She decided to never again try hunting birds, and stayed much closer to the stump after that.

### Childhood

#### **Tenth Moon**

##### Meeting Morph

At the age of ten moons, Crescent had officially survived five months without her mother, alone in the wilderness. She lived peacefully in her abandoned stump, which lay in a dip near the edge of the trees, hidden by ferns, bushes, and large rocks. It was a rainy Leafbare day when she felt particularly adventurous, and decided to try and stalk a cat. She climbed up into a tree, settled on a branch, and waited. It was not long before a calico tom came walking along. The tom stopped by a puddle underneath the tree, and began studying a snail. Crescent, quivering with excitment, began to slip from the tree, and barely managed to stop herself from falling by grabbing onto the branch with her front paws. The tom noticed the sudden shower of droplets, and Crescent, startled, dropped from the branch into the puddle. It was then she met Morph, commonly known as Mo. The two introduced themselves, and began studying a snail together. Soon, they discovered they had a lot in common. Mo was impressed by Crescent's intelligence and bright mind, and Crescent felt a sense of safety with the young tom, the kind of safety she hadn't felt since her mother's sacrifice. As night fell, Crescent knew she had to return to the stump before it got too dark and predators would roam the forest. The new friends said their goodbyes. As she walked away, Crescent felt lonely and sad; she loved the comforting, nostalgic feeling of her stump, but it was cold and damp, and she didn't feel very safe there anymore. Suddenly, Mo stopped her, and asked Crescent if she'd like to stay at his den overnight, citing the long walk back home as a danger instead of his growing attachment to the young she-cat. She accepted, grateful to have a nice and safe place to stay. After this, Mo decided to adopt Crescent. She didn't return to her stump for several weeks, opting instead to stay with Mo and earn his trust.

##### Making Friends and Enemies

Over the next few weeks, Crescent and Mo grew closer. Crescent began to look up to and rely on Mo as an adopted big brother and her protector. Fortunately, no dangers came their way, so Mo taught his new sister more and more about how to be a scientist. It wasn't long before Crescent became familiar with Mo's methods. She loved to find new things, like strange plants or bugs, and ask Mo questions about them. If he didn't have any answers, the two would study them and make their own conclusions. Crescent was happy with her new life, but she once again began to feel lonely, as Mo had lots of friends, and she had none besides him.

One day, near the end of leaf-bare, Crescent felt the urge to learn how to hunt like a Clan cat. Mo was taking a nap and didn't need to be bothered, so she left their den by herself and walked over to the meadow. Upon arriving there, she smelled a strange scent, that of a muddy cat and...broken eggs? She followed the scent trail to a puddle, where she found an unfamiliar cat and a few broken eggs. The cat was distressed over the loss of the eggs, and Crescent helped him find one singular remaining egg. It was here Mo heard the commotion, and came over to see what was going on. The three then theorized about how the new cat could hatch the egg. Crescent suggested he put the egg under moss to keep it warm, and was impressed by the cat's scientific theories, something she thought only herself and Mo did. The cat introduced himself as Welsummer, and Crescent and Mo introduced themselves. It wasn't long before Welsummer said a hasty goodbye, leaving the cats with an unhatched egg and confused as to his quick escape.

After a a few weeks of living with Mo, Crescent knew the names of his several friends and was an acquaintance with Welsummer, but still did not feel like she had any friends outside of Mo. On the first day of Greenleaf, Crescent decided to make a long-overdue visit to her Stump and HiddenClan. While making her way there, she saw a strange cat startle a flock of crows. Interested, she walked over, and met Wisp, one's of Mo's friends, a friendly she-cat with a kind smile. The two quickly found shared interests in collecting things such as a rocks, and their shared feelings of loneliness. Wisp told her that she would be her friend, and Crescent quickly accepted. The new friends then went to see Wisp's beautiful collection of shiny rocks, which was at the end of a stream. After a few minutes of walking, Crescent suggested a race, which she ended up winning, only because Wisp let her. At the bank of the stream, the two began their search for rocks. After Crescent found a pretty one, Wisp decided to splash some water at her, and thus a water fight began.

One day, Crescent decided that she had waited long enough. Despite knowing that trespassers were not welcome on Clan land, she went to the river, crossed it, and after much hesitation, stepped into RiverClan territory. Once she was over the boarder, she was filled with excitement and began running deeper into the RiverClan territory. (Dewumbra, TBA)

A week after meeting Dewumbra, Crescent decided to do some more exploring. Though she had already been to RiverClan territory, Crescent had already forgotten where the territory markers were, and did not notice them when she crossed into the territory. After running for several minutes, she was thoroughly tired out, and decided to rest at a pool. Suddenly, she heard a noise in the bushes, and remembering that she had accidentally crossed Clan territory, she hid behind a large rock. But the only thing that emerged from the bushes was an old, grey tom, who lay down on the sand beside the pool. Captiously, Crescent emerged from her hiding place. [rp with Nettlehaze]

#### **Eleventh Moon**

Crescent had officially reached eleven moons. She started her morning with a bath in the ocean, where she also practiced her swimming skills. Afterwards, she found a clean rock, perfectly situated in the sun, where she lay down to dry her fur and think up new ideas for a story she was working on. Presently, another loner came walking along the beach. At first, Crescent didn't notice them, but they did. The cat asked her what she was doing. Crescent, slightly annoyed, told them that she was sunning herself and asked the cat what they were doing. She found out they were seashell-hunting, one of her favorite activities, and she asked to join them. The cat admitted they had never actually collected shells before and Crescent, a self-proclaimed expert, offered to help them. Without waiting for a reply, she jumped down from her rock and led the cat along the beach, looking for a tidepool. She introduced herself in her usual manner asked the cat their name, and found out it was Epiphany. Epiphany asked if her seemingly-fake kindness was a trap. Crescent was confused. She had never been asked if she was tricking anyone in some way. When she told Epiphany she was not, they were confused. Crescent just decided to trust Epiphany anyways, and eventually found a tidepool. Epiphany was skeptical about the uses of a seashell. Of course, Crescent knew all about the benefits of collecting shells, and told Epiphany that they could decorate their nest with them. Eventually, she found a beautiful white shell with gold markings and though her selfish nature wanted her to keep it, she decided to give it to Epiphany as a way of proving herself to be a trustable cat. At first, Epiphany was hesitant, believing the gift as a way for them to become indebted to Crescent. She assured them otherwise. Once the sun was in the middle of the sky, Crescent realized Mo was probably looking for her, and said her goodbye, telling Epiphany that if they ever saw her in the jungle or forest to come say hello. With that, she bounded up the sand dunes and into the jungle.

[RP/w Love]

If she had to choose her favorite bug, Crescent would have picked a butterfly, which is why when she saw a green-colored butterfly, she instantly forgot she was supposed to be cleaning her nest and instead chose to follow the butterfly. After a long time of running through the jungle, the butterfly disappeared, blending in well with the thick foliage. Once she noticed the butterfly was gone, Crescent also noticed she was very, very lost. [Eightball]

#### **Twelfth Moon**

**[NOTE: The following two roleplays were actually started after Midnight Trespassers. However, due to the plot change in Butterflies and Family Things, they have been switched to better fit the cannon.]**

They say pride comes before a fall, but Crescent had never fallen, so her pride continued to grow. She noticed that many cats found small items, like vines, flowers, feathers, and shells to place on themselves as decoration, and began to grow jealous. Feeling the need to be special, she decided to set out on a mission to find a rare parrot feather, as she had never seen a cat with a parrot feather before. Her quest took her deep into the heart of No Clan's Land, where she had previously been lost in. But nothing could stop her now. While there, she ran into Epiphany, who was eating a tamarin. Epiphany, not one for worldly items, was confused as to why Crescent wanted to find a parrot, and when they learned Crescent was going to use it's feathers for adornment, playfully insulted her and told her that there were no parrots in the deep jungle. The two got into a small argument. Crescent soon realized arguing would get her nowhere, and brushed off the insults, asking Epiphany where she could find a parrot. Eventually, Crescent decided to look by the cherry tree she had found. Sure enough, the pair found a parrot, eating away at the fallen fruit. Without much thought, Crescent leapt at the bird, scaring it off, but successfully causing it to let feathers fly everywhere. She found one that was to her liking and tucked it behind her ear. Epiphany soon noticed a storm was brewing on the horizon, and Crescent quickly returned home after bidding them goodbye.

##### The Price of Vanity

On the night of her first birthday, Crescent was feeling pensive. She reflected on the past couple moons she had spent with Mo. In the span of those moons, she had gained a brother, friends, knowledge, life skills, and a home. She had adventured and explored the forest, and become a better version of herself. Yet throughout this change, one aspect of Crescent remained the same: her vanity.

Though she knew she was secure, Crescent was prone to thinking about the "what ifs". What would happen if Mo abandoned her? If the forest burned down? If her friends betrayed her? Where would she go? Her stump was always an option, but she didn't want to return to a solitary life. Before, she would have jumped at the opportunity to join the Clans, but after her conversation with Komodo-dragoncrown, she felt unsure if she would be welcome. Her midnight musings lead her through the meadow and to the beach, where she sat for a while and pondered. All too soon, she lost focus on the beauty of nature around her, and became absorbed in her own reflection. Crescent made note of every aspect of herself: her eyes, the way her fur curled, her unique markings, her prized collar and feather. But even then, she felt unsure of her own image. The scar on her cheek was a constant worry. She felt as though she needed to prove herself to other cats and ensure she was the most beautiful of them all.

As Crescent stood there, a Luna Moth fluttered across her peripheral vision. It's wings were the same hue as her eyes and covered with unique fuchsia markings. She thought it was beautiful, nearly as beautiful as herself. Her thoughts gave way to a wicked idea: the moth's wing would be the perfect addition to her accessories, a good way of distracting cats from her scar. Without fully realizing what she was about to do, Crescent began to chase the moth out of the water and on to the shore, leaping in the air to catch it. Once she had it pinned, she tore off it's left wing and placed it in her cheek fur.

Only then did Crescent fully grasp her actions. The moth soon died, and with a heavy heart, Crescent gently carried it back to the ocean and set it on the waves, sending it drifting away with the common farewell, "May StarClan light your path." She waited until it was out of sight and then began walking back to her camp. In the meadow, she stopped and stared at the crescent moon and twinkling stars. There, she made a promise: "Upon my mother, I promise to never harm another living thing [unnecessarily] ever again. May StarClan punish me if I fail." She felt a bit better after that, and quickly returned to her nest. Mo asked if she was okay, and Crescent, unable to tell him to truth, simply asked for his forgiveness. He told her he forgave her, and Crescent went to sleep, still feeling pensive.

A few days later, Crescent was sitting in her nest, reflecting on her past two months spent with Mo. She had thought about asking him to adopt her, but realized that would be an awkward questions. To show her gratefulness, she tries to hunt for the two of them, bringing back tiny shrews and voles for them to eat, and decorating the camp with flowers, although she would often forget to replace them, causing the blossoms to rot. Mo soon returned and called her outside to watch a butterfly. The two gazed at the beautiful white insect, which gave Crescent an idea. She asked Mo if he had heard the story of how butterflies got their wings, and when he said no, proceeded to tell the story [See *Crescent's Stories: How Butterflies Gained Their Wings*]. Mo thought it was a good story. The butterfly soon flew away, likely startled by Crescent's excitable personality. She asked what they should do next. Mo suggested they search for rocks, and Crescent suggested places such as the the beach, the ruins, the river, the meadow, and Clan territory. Mo was taken aback. Nervously, he told her that wasn't a good idea. Crescent was slightly surprised. She had explored Clan territory loads of times and felt quite comfortable in the outskirts of RiverClan territory. Her brother, however, didn't know this. He told her about the dangers of exploring, to which Crescent replied with all the fun times she had had, namely meeting three clan cats: Dewumbra and Nettlehaze of RiverClan, and Komodo-dragoncrown of WindClan. Mo was shocked. Sharply, he told her to never go to Clan territories again. Crescent didn't realize Mo was trying to keep her safe, and, feeling anxious and panicky, told Mo she wanted to go back, as she had friends and family in the Clans. Mo relented and told her she could. Crescent interpreted this as meaning he didn't want her around anymore, and ran away in tears. She took refuge on the beach under a pile of driftwood, where she spent several windy and wet days.

#### Living Alone

As soon as the flowers began to bloom in the meadow, Crescent made it a habit to collect as many as possible. She had previously used them to decorate her nest and her and Mo's camp. One fine greenleaf morning, she was picking flowers in the meadow and storing them in her collar when she saw another cat in the meadow, who was also picking flowers. None of her friends did that, so Crescent knew it was a cat she hadn't met, and decided to introduce herself and asked if they had found any cool flowers. The cat continued to pick flowers, saying that all flowers were special in their own way. Crescent agreed, listing her own favorite flowers and asked what their name was. The cat introduced himself as Anchor.

**[NOTE: As canonically at this point, Crescent is not living at Mo's camp, the original intent of returning to the stump has be changed. While she does not want to live there, Crescent is scouting it out as a possible option.]** Crescent had been missing her stump. She finally decided that while she wouldn't live there anymore, it would become her hideout [almost a clubhouse of sorts]. The young she-cat set off on the familiar path to her stump, finding it with ease, and stood at the top of the hollow where it lay, whiskers quivering in anticipation. Suddenly, she heard a rustle in the bushes. Fearing that some cat would discover and try to take her stump, she climbed a nearby tree to search for the source of the noise. Presently, a blue she-cat with fluffy fur came into view. Though Crescent tried to not make any noise, a single leaf fell and landed in front of the cat. She was rightfully surprised, but went back to her hunting. Crescent continued to stalk the strange cat, more leaves, moss, and other such tree debris falling in her wake, which alerted the cat to her stalking. Out of nowhere, the cat began to run, and was soon a mere blue blur in the distance. Crescent was surprised, but quickly began to follow her, using the thick canopy of tree branches as a road, leaping and running across the branches with ease. Soon, she caught up to the cat, and descended from a tree to continue the chase on the ground. [RP w/ Ocean]

Having explored RiverClan on two separate occasions, Crescent considered herself well-acquainted with their territory. Her travels had brought her all around the Edge of the Forest and even into No Clan's Land, but there was one place she hadn't gone: the deserts of WindClan's territory. One evening, after a failed hunt, she decided to explore the sandy dunes. Their territory was surprisingly empty of any patrols, so it was easy for Crescent to get deeper into the dunes, and into a small divot in the sand. Suddenly, she noticed a tall and imposing cat-figure across the dunes. In her experiences with Clan cats, they hadn't been unfriendly, so she began to walk up to the cat. As the two got closer, she noticed he had no fur. The cat introduced himself as Komodo-dragoncrown, and asked what she was doing in WindClan territory. Crescent also introduced herself, noticing that Komodo-dragoncrown was very tall. Feeling nervous, she lied and claimed she didn't know she was on WindClan territory, and simply went for a walk in the moonlight. The WindClan loyalist warned her about the other Clans and sent her away with a warning to never return.

#### **Thirteenth Moon**

On her first moon away from Mo, Crescent found herself in front of a strange ruin. Tall, broken stones were stacked high into the air, towering above the young she-cat. Behind her, a warrior approached. Crescent heard his pawsteps and called cautiously out into the forest in a nervous tone. The warrior revealed himself, telling her to calm down as he wasn't going to hurt her, and said she was probably wondering who he was. His strange accent and different way of saying things did cause Crescent some curiosity, and she agreed, asking which clan he was from. He said he was from ThunderClan and asked if he was the first warrior she'd ever seen. Though he wasn't the first, he was the first ThunderClan warrior she'd met, and instantly bombarded the tom with questions. Upon realizing she was being overbearing, she apologized and simply said it was cool to meet a ThunderClan cat. To her surprise, the warrior found it amusing, and introduced himself as Bearabode. Crescent said he had a cool name and listed off the cats she knew: Dewumbra, Nettlehaze, and Komodo-dragoncrown, also mentioning she was related to a Clan cat. Bearabode asked more about her encounter with the WindClan warrior, and Crescent told him of her distaste for Komodo-dragoncrown's irritable and standoffish personality. She also, surprisingly, told Bearabode she wanted to join a Clan. She proceeded to ask the warrior if he had been born into ThunderClan. Bearabode told her he had, but he also said to not take other's opinions to heart and encouraged her to make her own decisions regarding where she should live. "If there's anythin' you /should/ do, i's to decide where you live by your own free will. Yeah, yeah, cats migh' make fun o' the collar, bu' tha's their own uncri'ical na'ure. Prove 'em w'ong!" Crescent was extremely encouraged by his words, and made up her mind right then and there to find Nettlehaze and ask him if she could join RiverClan. Bearabode, amused, asked if she had family in the clans, and Crescent told him that her great-great aunt had lived in RiverClan and that her (very) extended family still lived on. She then asked what warriors did, citing things such as fighting off bad guys and interpreting visions from StarClan, ideas she gained from her mother's stories. Bearabode warned her that Clan life might not be as exciting as she thought, but Crescent ignored him and said she wanted to give every Clan a fair trial. This was the start of her seven-moon-long exploration around the Vast Plains. Bearabode gave her some parting words of encouragement, and Crescent promised to stop in and say hi. With that, the two said their goodbyes.

Early one misty morning, Crescent woke up, cold, alone, and hungry. It had been several moons since she had attempted hunting, but her hunger was overpowering and she felt confident in her abilities to catch something. After searching for a bit, she came across some bushes, when a strange cat demanded she show herself. She burst into a clearing and encountered Taffy, who was surrounded by a few small mice. Her stomach rumbled as she saw the mice. Taffy threw her a mouse and began asking Crescent questions, like "who are you" and "are you from a clan?". Crescent answered all her questions, and asked Taffy if she knew Mo. Upon finding out she did, Crescent also learned the she-cat shared an interest in studying things. The two chatted about how much they loved their forest home. Once Crescent finished her mouse, Taffy decided to teach her how to hunt. Her training was successful, and Crescent was able to catch a mouse. Feeling more accomplished, Crescent and Taffy parted as friends.

After her encounter with Komodo-dragoncrown, Crescent was a bit more wary of Clan cats, but she still continued to bathe in one of the rivers which marked RiverClan's boarder. That particular afternoon, she was sunning herself on a rock when she noticed a new cat bouncing among the meadow and wildflower patches. Interest piqued, Crescent decided to introduce herself, even though her fur was still damp and curled. Salamander greeted her and she introduced herself in her usual way.

#### **Fourteenth Moon**

One morning, Crescent found herself exploring a new territory near the edge of the forest, which turned out to be ShadowClan territory. It was there she ran into a young apprentice. Worried he might attack her, Crescent warily asked him his name.

Every time Crescent passed by the meadow, she felt a pang in her heart and was reminded of her time with Mo. This caused her to go out of her way to avoid the meadow. That particular day, she ended up crossing the flower patches in a hurry, ending up in RiverClan territory. Realizing where she was, Crescent wondered if she would see Dewumbra or Nettlehaze again, cats who had made a drastic impact on her character. While exploring RiverClan territory, Crescent was suddenly attacked by a large ball of what seemed to be pure fur, which turned out to be another cat. She shrieked in alarm, hoping StarClan wouldn't count this against her, and quickly attacked the tom in return, trying to kick him away. With a surge of effort, Crescent wrenched herself free from his grasp, tumbling into the sand with an *oof*. She asked the tom why he attacked her, calling him apprentice. In a fit of rage the tom revealed himself to be Otterstar, the leader of RiverClan, and ordered her to bow. Crescent was hit with a wave of fear mingled with respect and worry. She quickly bopped her head on the ground, which Otterstar said was sufficient, and proceeded to order her to step over the boarder and never ever return. Crescent declared she wouldn't, as she had friends in the clan. Otterstar threatened to claw her ears off if she didn't, and although Crescent didn't fully believe him, she decided to tread carefully and play her cards right. She told Otterstar that she had information from the other Clans, and perhaps even a message from StarClan themselves. Otterstar crossly told her he didn't believe in StarClan, but seemed interested in the other clans. Crescent proceeded to tell him all she knew: that Miragestar was taking hostages, two WindClan warriors had recently died, and that she had good relationships in ThunderClan. Though Otterstar knew all that, he asked her if she knew the way to the ShadowClan camp. She had never been there but knew where it was, and told him the directions. Crescent then asked about Dewumbra and Nettlehaze, her friends. As both had recently died and were extremely close to Otterstar, he didn't want to answer. In a fit of panic, he yelled that Miragestar was right behind her, and when Crescent turned around in alarm, bounded away. She was left feeling confused and afraid, and did not have a good night's sleep.

One sunny morning, Crescent was walking in the forest by the WindClan boarder when she noticed an interesting-looking bird, with long brown tailfeathers. Against her better judgement, she decided to get a closer look. To Crescent's surprise, the bird darted away, faster than any cat she'd ever seen. She chased after the bird, crossing over the WindClan boarder, and dashing across the sand. Soon, the bird was lost to view, and Crescent was lost in the sandy dunes. The sun began to beat down, heating up the sand, and burning her paws. Thankfully, she saw a oasis, but it turned out to be nothing but a hallucination. She began to feel exhausted, eventually finding a tall rock with a large shadow, which she dozed in until the sun had fully set. As she began to lead, a familiar face appeared: Komodo-dragoncrown. Crescent was alarmed. Last time she had met him, he had been imposing, and she had been admittedly a little scared of him. The heat had fully effected her mind at this point, so Crescent began to crawl out from behind her rock, back in the direction of the forest, unaware that her white pelt acted as a beacon. Intrigued, Komodo-dragoncrown walked over and asked if she was alright. Crescent, fearing an attack, told him she was on her way out. The warrior was rightly confused and concerned by her behavior, and asked how long she'd been in the sun. Crescent told him she'd been in the sun for several hours, and he helped her find some water. She was surprised by his kinder behavior and wondered if he'd changed for the better as she returned home.

Crescent had decided to take her morning bath in the ocean instead of the river, and was in for a salty surprise. The water was shockingly cold, and the saltwater curled her fur beyond recognition. She tried her best to stay in the ocean, but the ruthless tides quickly spat her onto the sand. Now she was sandy, wet, and irritated. Her stomach growled, and she realized it would be a good idea to find some food. A few yards down the beach, a familiar cat was sunning himself on a rock. With a start, Crescent realized it was Welsummer, the cat who had given her and Mo a meadowlark egg. She decided to say hello and began to walk over. Welsummer asked if she was alright, having noticed her ungraceful exit from the waves. Crescent told him she thought she was, and asked if he was Welsummer. The tom replied yes, and the two had a friendly conversation before going their separate ways.

In her two and a half moons of living alone, Crescent had not yet been to the Gathering-Place, the only place in the forest where all four clans could meet in peace. The little loner was in complete awe of the strange, haunting place. She could smell the scents of Bearabode, Komodo-dragoncrown, Snoozepaw, and Nettlehaze, four very different cats from four very different clans. Crescent wondered why none of the cats were there. Had something bad happened? Suddenly, she heard a rustle in the bracken, and captiously called out a greeting. A mottled brown she-cat emerged from the ferns, introducing herself as Boogarden, Medicine Cat of ThunderClan, and asked who Crescent was. Crescent completely ignored her query, mind filled with millions of questions. She asked all kinds of questions, like "What's it like being the medicine cat?" "Do you have visions?" and "Have you ever saved a cat's life?". Then, she realized she hadn't introduced herself, and quickly did so in her usual way. Boogarden was rather taken aback by Crescent's endless questions, and answered them calmly. She asked Crescent if she liked stories, addressing her as "Crescent Moon of No-Clan's-Land." Crescent said she did, so Boogarden told her the story of Sequoiatower, a ThunderClan deputy. Seqouiatower had been a beloved deputy, known for her incredible stories about everything under the sun, which always contained a good moral to take away. However, one night, she went on a solo hunting mission, and was tragically killed by a bear. Crescent was silent for a moment, having no idea how to respond to such a terrible loss, and asked Boogarden if the deputy's death is what made her decide to become a medicine cat. Boogarden revealed to Crescent that her own mother had been a medicine cat, and her grandmother and so on and so on. The she-cat had also hoped to find a cure for her sibling's cough and cited her desire to help other cats. She then spotted something at the edge of the clearing, and brought Crescent a Moonflower, saying, "Take this. It will remind you each day of one of StarClan's most important lessons. The lesson of kindness. To help others." Crescent was extremely awed and thankful, placing the flower behind her ear. That particular day, she had worn two of the six Rosy-Faced Lovebird feathers in her collection, and gave one to Boogarden to serve as a reminder of StarClan's faithfulness throughout every trial. Boogarden said her goodbyes as the moon rose, disappearing into the bracken. Crescent was left with a new kind of respect as she sat in the Gathering-place, staring at the stars.

Crescent enjoyed exploring the edges of RiverClan territory, and on that day, was enjoying a shrimp she had found in a tidepool. Her paws had led her from the beach to the sandy realm of RiverClan. After she had been walking for a bit, she heard an old, friendly, familiar voice. She pushed her way through the beachgrass and was confronted by Nettlehaze, her cousin, a friendly, but ancient cat.

##### Diamonds in the Sky

As the remnants of the misty dawn were swallowed by the sea, the small white-and-black she-cat made her way across the beach. Her steps were quick and her eyes sparkled with a rare kind of curiosity. Every few paces, the cat would stop and sniff at an interesting item, such as a beached jellyfish or a piece of kelp. The world was a place of endless amazement and discovery to her, and exploring was her therapy. Her paws led her further and further down the beach, away from the edge of the meadow, away from everything she knew. Only after the trees disappeared on the horizon did Crescent Moon realize she was very, very lost.

She had been lost before, but there had always been someone to help her out. But there was no sign of life here. The waves washed up against the beach, stuck in their endless dance. Crescent felt the cold water lapping against her paws and shivered. She needed to find a high place, a lookout of sorts, if she was going to find her way home. A quick glance at her surroundings revealed an interesting, large shadow in the distance, hidden by a cloud of mist. Her curiosity was sparked. Maybe this place could be of use to her.

The shadow turned out to be an enormous structure, twoleg-built, by the looks of it. Standing underneath the massive red-and-white pillar, Crescent suddenly felt very, very small. She squinted. There was a sort of ledge at the top. If only she could get up there! Maybe there was an entrance. Most twoleg buildings had a thing called a “door” that twolegs could walk through. She walked around the building and found a rotting door, soaked with seawater. With a deep breath, Crescent put one paw through the door, and another, until she was standing inside.

Whatever this place was, it had certainly seen better days. There were familiar items all around, ledges and chairs and rugs. Now, Crescent could have some pride in her kittypet heritage. No clan cat would know all these terms! All around her was dry and dusty. She heard something scurrying inside the floor beneath her. Shattered glass and torn books were all around her, littering the floor. This place was long abandoned. She wouldn’t have to worry about any twolegs coming in here.

In the corner was a stairwell, made of the same decrepit wood. Hesitantly, Crescent began to climb it. By some miracle, the boards were still sturdy. She began to climb upward, slowly at first, then faster as the thrill of adventure settled into her heart, until she was practically racing up the stairs, faster and faster and faster until she arrived at the most beautiful sight she’d ever seen.

Crescent emerged from the entrance onto a kind of platform. An old beacon, covered in tiny glass, hung in the center, surrounded by glass. Careful not to cut herself, she stepped around the shards and onto the balcony. The mist she had walked through had burned away, and a glorious scene met her eyes. All before her lay the Vast Plains, deserts and forests, rivers and prairies. From here, she had a bird’s eye view of the land she knew and loved. Crescent felt a tear come to her eye. She could never truly be lost, when the entirety of this expanse was hers to explore. For once in her life, she was glad she was a loner. Clan cats were so trapped inside their guarded borders. But she had freedom to run and adventure and experience the beauty this world had to offer.

A strange pattern on the floor caught her eye. Crescent placed her paw down, but when she did, it disappeared. Slowly, she turned around, and gasped. Sunlight shone through the hanging glass, transforming it into a prism of colored light. Pinks and blue and yellow hues shone all around her, glittering like jewels in the sun. Now, Crescent knew what this place was. It was a beacon of light, a cluster of diamonds in the sky, and to her, a reminder; She could never be lost when the whole world was her home. Crescent suddenly remembered she had planned to clean her stump today. She cast a loving glance at the view behind her. Her stump could wait. She cleared away some broken glass and sat near the edge of the platform, gazing at the lands she loved.

#### **Fifteenth Moon**

Crescent was familiar with the outer edges of WindClan territory, but she had never seen this place before: a giant, circular, ancient structure rose from the sand, seemingly blending in with the landscape. It was surrounded by similarly-colored buildings, which she recognized as abandoned twoleg homes. The sun beat down, causing the sand to radiate heat, but Crescent stayed in the shadows, free to explore in their cool shelter. Unbeknownst to her, a large WindClan apprentice was also exploring. He happened to notice Crescent, and crouched down, ready to spring on her. It was then she noticed his presence, and escaped the monolith via a fallen column. The strange cat protested that he wasn't scary, promptly beginning to chase her, to which Crescent replied that all cats who claimed they weren't scary were, in truth, scary. However, she also wasn't looking where she was going, and tripped on a small rock, cutting her paw. She decided to stay and fight the stranger, even though he was much larger than she was. However, he didn't attack her, instead asking if she was okay and advising her to be more careful. Crescent said she was, and asked if he was apart of WindClan. The tom said he was, proudly proclaiming he was about to become a warrior. She had never heard much about the system of apprentices becoming warriors, and asked the tom what the process was like. He told her that apprentices either became warriors or medicine cats, and that they trained until they were ready to claim their new name. He also said that warriors could do whatever they wanted as long as they followed the warrior code. Curious, Crescent asked what it was, and the tom explained. She said it sounded easy enough to follow and continued by saying she could probably join a clan. [Mourningpaw]

From the dunes by the edge of the forest, Crescent watched as a strange cat paced along the beach. She knew every loner and rouge in the forest, and did not recognize this cat. One whiff of the air told her that this was a ShadowClan warrior. What was she doing so far from her home? Curiosity got the best of her, and Crescent quickly trotted down the dunes to introduce herself and ask some questions. Upon a closer look, she noticed the she-cat was looking at a strange kind of pebble. Crescent asked what she was looking at. The cat jumped back, startled by her sudden appearance, and told Crescent that she didn't know what the object was. She also introduced herself as Nimbusveil, a warrior of ShadowClan. The two began to look at the rock, studying it from every angle. Crescent mentioned her extensive rock collection, but when Nimbusveil asked to see it, the she-cat quickly diverted her attention away, desperate to keep outsiders away from her stump. She decided to say the rock [fossil] was a rare sea-shell. Fortunately, her diversion worked, and Nimbusveil asked what a seashell was. Crescent explained it with pride, and described them as, "...gifts from StarClan, for us to collect and decorate with!!" Nimbusveil was delighted to know she and Crescent shared the same faith, and decided to bring back the shell to the ShadowClan nursery. She then asked about Crescent's life as a loner, to which the loner replied that it was tough, but quite exciting. Nimbusveil admired her courage and told her that there would always be shelter in ShadowClan, should she choose to stay there. Politely, Crescent declined the invitation, saying she needed more time to explore.

Though she spent most of her time exploring the world, Crescent's home base once again became her stump. The afternoon after meeting Nimbusveil, she returned once again to her home. But she wasn't alone. A strange, young, brown tom-cat was sleeping in the entrance to her stump, partially hidden by the hanging moss curtain. Crescent was instantly irritated and confused. How had a cat found her stump. Angry, she walked up and tried to tap him awake. He was startled awake and asked if she needed something. Crescent asked him why he was there, and the kittypet tom said he had needed a nice place to sleep. She then realized she came across as harsh and tried to soften her approach. The kittypet said she had a nice place and Crescent thanked him, saying he could stay there as long as he wanted, and asked his name. The tom introduced himself as Angelo.

Once again, Crescent found herself in ShadowClan territory. After her encounter with Snoozepaw, she was more informed about the Clan, but she still wanted to know more. She began following a butterfly and bumped into a strange she-cat, and instantly apologized for tresspassing. The she-cat waved her off, saying it was fine, as she was basically a rouge herself. The warrior told Crescent there had been a fight in ShadowClan, and she had left because of it. Crescent, curious, asked what had happened. The warrior said their leader, Miragestar, had been taking hostages, and two cats were rightfully upset by it, yet many still stuck by Miragestar. Crescent was shocked. How could a leader, a cat sworn to protecting and setting a good example, do such a terrible thing? The warrior said she had to return to mentor Sleepypaw, though she wasn't enthusiastic about it. Crescent told her they could always flee to safety if something bad were to take place, inviting her to stay by the edge of the forest. The warrior asked Crescent her name before she left, and Crescent introduced herself in her usual way. When asked what her name was, the warrior decided to keep her name a secret, and introduced herself only as Mossie. Crescent decided to call her Seqou-Mossie while the latter called her Full Moon, and the two parted.

[Rp w/ Marshrumble]

### Adulthood

#### Eighteenth Moon

It was the beginning of Crescent's fourth moon away from Mo, and she was pondering her future. Could she return to Mo? Would she join a Clan? On her various adventures, Crescent had learned a lot of information and made many friends, but she still felt like she didn't belong. From the dunes, an irritable Komodo-dragoncrown approached. Crescent asked how he was but the tom, mourning the deaths of his friends, replied harshly. She felt insulted and told him that was no way to talk with her, and the two got into a fight. Crescent, deeply hurt, yelled that he was no true warrior, kicked sand in his face, and bounded away, declaring him her first enemy.

Taffy and Dough

#### Nineteenth Moon

Despite knowing Miragestar was evil and her immense fear of the leader, Crescent decided to venture into ShadowClan territory to see if her friends were okay. There, she scented another cat, and quickly leapt into a tree to hide. [citruspaw]

Salamander https://scratch.mit.edu/studios/32505876/comments/#comments-225763427

Chilling's Treasure

Deltadive

#### Twenty-First Moon

CURRENTLY

Cosmo

## ☾ .⋅⭒⭑ ⋅. Crescent's Collection .⋅ ⭑⭒ ⋅.

### Appearance

* Kittypet Collar | A soft pink collar with a gold tag. One side of the tag has a yin-yang symbol, and the other side reads "Luna" | Her twolegs
* Parrot Feather | A beautiful, silky parrot feather from a Rosy-Faced Lovebird. It is a shiny blue color with a bit of green | Epiphany
* Moth Wing | A wing from a Luna Moth, which she killed. It is green with a pink-ish outline and and orange dot in the lower wing | Herself

### Gifts

* Moonflower | A large violet flower with a yellow center and dark purple streaks | Boogarden

### Items She Found

* Faded Blue Ribbon | A long scrap of faded, baby blue ribbon, with slight burn marks visible | Herself
* Fossilized Rock | A strange "rock" covered in intricate swirling designs | Herself
* Conch Shell | A large, beautiful, cream-colored shell, with small hints of pink tinge | Herself

## ☾ .⋅⭒⭑ ⋅. Crescent's Stories [WIP] .⋅ ⭑⭒ ⋅.  ☽

During the five moons she spent alone, Crescent began writing stories in her mind to pass the time. The further she got into a plotline, the less details she would remember, but for the most part, she kept her stories short and to the point. Each story is based off of a question she wanted answered, a tale her mother told her, or something that happened to her personally (which she embellishes). Some stories Crescent tells to her friends, others, she keeps hidden until she feels it is polished enough to be told.

### How Solarstar Became Leader

"Once upon a time, there was a beautiful forest! It was surrounded by rolling fields and filled with little streams. In the middle of that woods was a very big tree, filled with little holes which led into large dens."

"Dens in trees? That's unrealistic."

"Shhh! Let me finish! Anyways, this tree was the home of a group of cats called HiddenClan. They were called HiddenClan because they were forced to hide from the other Clans. The Clan had a leader, named...uh...Butterflystar! But, she had a secret. She was very sick and had lost all but one of her lives. Her sickness caused her to go mad, and she exiled her old deputy, Newttail! Then she died and HiddenClan had no deputy, and lots of warriors wanted to become the leader. So the clan medicine cat, Vinetwist, decided there would be a contest, and the winner of the most challenges would become the leader. It took him a whole week to think of the challenges, and during that time, three warriors stepped up to help the Clan. Their names were Solar sight, Flarefoot, and Pinepelt. Solarsight was very humble and always tried to help the apprentices and hunted for the Clan. Flarefoot was excitable and organized the warriors. But Pinepelt tried to tell everyone what to do, which made everyone mad.

Finally, Vinetwist was ready. He told the three cats their first challenge, which was to bring him the rare catnip herb. The three set out to the twolegplace together and found a patch of the herb. Pinepelt grabbed a huge bunch, but he was greedy and used all but one measly leaf for himself. Flarefoot brought back a stem, but lost a few on the way, and gave it to Vinetwist. Solarsight brought back a clump, but she had also taken some for herself. Unlike Pinepelt, she told Vinetwist she had taken some.

The second challenge was to assign patrol duties. Over the course of three days, each cat was tasked with morning patrols. Solarsight did good, but some of her pairings led to fighting or distractions. Pinepelt slept through the patrol assignment. Flarefoot did an excellent job and for the first time in a while, their fresh-kill pile was full.

The final challenge was confusing. Vinetwist tasked the cats with spending the morning the the elders, sunhigh with the warriors, and afternoon with the kits. Pinepelt was visibly bored with the elders, reserved with the warriors, and annoyed by the kits. Flarefoot did his best, He helped clean the elders' fur and listened to their stories, had good conversation with the warriors, and didn't get inpatient with the kits. Solarsight did the best of all. She was kind to all of the cats and made sure to listen to them as best as she could."

"Seems like you have an obvious favorite-"

"SHHH! As I was saying, after the challenges, Vinetwist gathered the Clan and said that while all the cats had done well, Solarsight was the winner. When she asked why, Vinetwist said that she was honest, friendly, and respected the Clan. So he took her that very night to get her nine lives, and she became Solarstar. She made Flarefoot her deputy, because he was so good at assigning patrols. Then they found out Pinepelt was evil and so they exiled him. The end!"

"What a story."

"Thank you!"

"I just have one question...how'd they find out Pinepelt was evil?"

"...I'll figure that out later."

### How Butterflies Got Their Wings

"Do you know how butterflies got their wings?"

“I do not. I have always wondered, though.”

"It's a very interesting story. Do you wanna hear it?"

“Sure, tell me!”

"Okay! Once upon a time, back when the world was young, there was a cat named...Berry! He lived in a beautiful forest where flowers always bloomed. Berry lived with some other cats in a flower meadow. They ate lots of different prey, like mice and voles, but this was back when butterflies didn't have wings, and the cats...*ate* butterflies too!"

“They. . . ate them? Why? Do butterflies taste good?”

"Well, they thought butterflies tasted good! Because they were the easiest prey to catch."

"One day, Berry was walking around the forest when he saw a butterfly. Of course, he went to eat it, but to his surprise, the butterfly said 'Please don't eat me!'. 'Why?' Berry asked. 'Because I am a poor little butterfly, and I want to be free,' the butterfly replied. So Berry decided that since butterflies were nice, he was going to figure out a way to save them as soon as possible. There were a lot of butterflies in the forest, so he and the butterfly, who was named...Peony! thought up some ideas. Unknown to Berry, the cats who lived in the stars took pity on the butterflies. A few days after meeting Peony, Berry had no good ideas. He felt very sorry for the butterflies and looked up into the stars. 'Stars,' he said. 'Please help me save the butterflies!' The stars listened to him, and when everyone woke up the next day, the butterflies all had the most beautiful wings, in all shapes and colors imaginable! Berry and Peony were overjoyed, but the other cats weren't, because Berry had taken away their main source of food. So they chased away Berry and Peony and all the other butterflies, and that's why butterflies have wings! The end!"

“Wow! That’s a good story.”

"Thanks! I heard it from the butterflies. They talk to you if you listen hard enough, y'know."

## ☾ .⋅⭒⭑ ⋅. **Relationships** .⋅ ⭑⭒ ⋅.  ☽

### **Intermediate Family**

	+ "My mama raised me to love the Clans. She died saving me. I will never forget her sacrifice."
	+ "Mama said I have his eyes. I wonder what he was like..."
	+ "I bet she and mama are watching over me from the stars."
	+ "Who is she? My great grandma? Oh. Interesting"
	+ "She's my link to the Clans! Mama always told me stories about her. Maybe I'll see her in the stars one day."
	+ "Wasn't he the leader? Wow! I bet he was really cool if Auntie Ravenflight loved him."

	+ "She was so nice! I hope I can see her again soon." [As of *First* *Interaction* *with* *The* *Clans*]
	+ Her eyes sparkle. "I still can't believe I met a *deputy*! And he knew Auntie! He was so wise." [As of *An Encounter with the Deputy*]
	+ Her gaze is soft. "He's very wise. I hope to see him again." [As of *TBA*]

	+ She ruffles her fur, indignant. "He attacked me! And before he answered my questions, he told me he saw Miragestar and ran! What a cowar- I didn't say that!" [As of *The Leader*]

	+ "Hmmm..." [As of *TBA*]

### **Adopted Family**

	+ She beams. "Mo is the best brother ever! He is so cool and teaches me so much! I love him to death." [As of *Finding Family*]
	+ Her expression falters. "Mo...doesn't want me around. He doesn't like me anymore." [As of *Butterflies and Family Things*]
	+ "Hmmm..."

### **Friends**

	+ Her brow furrows im curiosity. "I wonder what he was doing with that bird's nest?" [As of *Bird's* *Nests* *and* *Budding* *Scientists*]
* She smiles. "I've only know her for a little while, but she's awesome!" [As of *Her* *First* *Friend*]
	+ Link to bio: https://scratch.mit.edu/discuss/topic/659319/?page=1#post-6939595
	+ She has a thoughtful expression. "She told me to be careful about trusting people, but if I don't trust people, how can I make any friends?" [As of *Beachside* *Meetings*]
	+ She tilts her head to the side, smiling slightly. "Epiphany may be strange, but she's not a bad friend." [As of *Parrot* *Feathers*]
	+ She smiles. "He was so kind and encouraging! I hope I can see him again." [As of *Thunder and Shadows*]
	+ "Hmm..."
	+ "She was nice! And patient, too. Without her, I think I would've starved!" She laughs, as if it's a joke, before shutting her mouth and staring off into the distance. [As of *The Hunting Lesson*]
	+ A tear forms in her eye. "May StarClan light her path." [As of *TBA*]
	+ "She was so kind! And to think, I've met a real life medicine cat!" Her eyes shine with excitement. [As of *The Healer*]
	+ She smiles. "At first, he was so scary! But then we started talking, and I realized he's pretty nice." [As of *A New Kind of Relationship*]
	+ She seems a bit jealous. "The rock she found was so cool! Oh, yeah, she was nice too." [As of *Gifts From StarClan*]
	+ "I still can't believe he found my stump!" She pauses, remembering the encounter. "He's also a kittypet! Not as cool as a clan cat, but still." [As of *TBA*]
	+ She frowns. "I hope she's okay. That leader sounds pretty evil! I wonder if he's a danger to me." [As of *The Whispers of Evil*]
		- Note: Crescent does not know Seqouiaclarity's real name, as she introduced herself as Mossie. Crescent calls her Seqou-Mossie. The latter calls her Full Moon in return.
	+ "Hmm..." [As of *TBA*]
	+ "Hmm..." [As of *TBA*]
	+ "Hmm" [As of TBA]
	+ "Hmm..." [As of *TBA*]

### **Enemies**

	+ She shivers. "Oh. Him? He was a bit scary at first, but he kinda broke down. He seems nice at heart." [As of *Midnight* *Trespassers*]
	+ Her face changes to a curious expression. "Hmm. He's not as scary as I thought he was." [As of *The Dragon & The Moon*]
	+ Crescent snarls, pure rage in her eyes. "I hope he rots where the stars don't shine." [As of *Fleeing the Desert*]
	+ Her hackles raise and she spits on the ground in disgust. A glimmer of fear is present in her eye, yet she says nothing, and simply runs away.

### **Other**

	+ She sniffs. "She was nice." [As of *A Bed of Azaleas*]
* TBA
	+ "Hmmm..." [As of *Lost*]
	+ "Hmmm..." [As of *The Moon and the Tides]*

## ☾ .⋅⭒⭑ ⋅. Roleplays .⋅ ⭑⭒ ⋅.  ☽

Here are all of Crescent's roleplays, both cannon and non-cannon. Roleplays that never officially ended are marked with [UNFINISHED] and important roleplays are bolded. Every roleplay is titled, and the titles reveal something about the roleplay or relate to the characters involved. Every roleplay is in order of when they were started, not in order of cannon.

* First RP (non-cannon, unfinished) - Mo: https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/817734076/#comments-326465824
	+ Result: Crescent & Mo learn more about snails
* **Finding Family - Mo [Official First RP]:** https://scratch.mit.edu/studios/31084571/comments/#comments-219319325
	+ Continued Thread: https://scratch.mit.edu/studios/31084571/comments/#comments-219940703
		- Result: Crescent is adopted by Mo
* Bird's Nests & Budding Scientists - Welsummer & Mo: https://scratch.mit.edu/studios/31084571/comments/#comments-219703453
	+ Continued Thread: https://scratch.mit.edu/studios/31084571/comments/#comments-220831094
		- Result: Mo and Crescent meet Welsummer; Crescent gains a meadowlark egg
* **Her New Friend - Wisp:** https://scratch.mit.edu/studios/31084571/comments/#comments-219779313
	+ Continued Thread: https://scratch.mit.edu/studios/31084571/comments/#comments-219925510
	+ Continued Thread: https://scratch.mit.edu/studios/31084571/comments/#comments-220649437 [unfinished]
		- Result: Crescent gains her first friend
* **First Interaction w/ the Clans - Dewumbra:** TBA [UNIFINISHED]
	+ Result: TBA, most likely: Crescent officially meets a Clan cat & learns Solar's stories were true
* An Encounter w/ the Deputy - Nettlehaze: https://scratch.mit.edu/studios/31186804/comments/#comments-220419982 [UNFINISHED]
	+ Result: Crescent meets Nettlehaze
* Beachside Meetings - Epiphany: https://scratch.mit.edu/studios/31084571/comments/#comments-220436716
	+ Continued Thread: https://scratch.mit.edu/studios/31084571/comments/#comments-220780086
		- Result: Crescent learns not to be so trusting of cats she just met & makes an acquaintance.
* Snakes & Morning Glories - Adder: https://scratch.mit.edu/studios/31084571/comments/#comments-220389603 [UNFINISHED]
* Cherries - Love: https://scratch.mit.edu/studios/31084571/comments/#comments-221828574 [UNFINISHED]
	+ Result: Crescent eats a cherry.
* Lost - Eightball: https://scratch.mit.edu/studios/31087616/comments/#comments-220941076 [UNFINISHED]
* The Moon & the Tides - Ocean: https://scratch.mit.edu/studios/31084571/comments/#comments-221491314 [UNFINISHED]
* **Butterflies & Family Things - Mo:** https://scratch.mit.edu/studios/31084571/comments/#comments-221321992
	+ Continued Thread: https://scratch.mit.edu/studios/31084571/comments/#comments-224311675
		- Result: Crescent and Mo have an arguement, which causes Crescent to leave and live on her own.
* Flower Crowns - Anchor: https://scratch.mit.edu/studios/31084571/comments/#comments-221349546
	+ Result: Crescent learns how to make flower crowns.
* **Midnight Trespassers - Komodo-dragoncrown:** https://scratch.mit.edu/studios/31350649/comments/#comments-221663072
	+ Result: Crescent gains a bad view of WindClan and learns the clan cats are not all she idolized them to be.
* Parrot Feathers - Epiphany: https://scratch.mit.edu/studios/31087616/comments/#comments-221691805
	+ Continued thread: https://scratch.mit.edu/studios/31087616/comments/#comments-223601281
		- Result: Crescent gains her parrot feather.
* **The Price of Vanity - Crescent [self-rp]:** https://scratch.mit.edu/studios/31084571/comments/#comments-221799815
	+ Result: Crescent kills a Luna Moth in order to gain its wing, proving the extent she will go for her appearance
* **The Hunting Lesson - Taffy: https://scratch.mit.edu/studios/31084571/comments/#comments-222140652**
	+ Result: Crescent learns how to hunt
* **Thunder and Shadows - Bearabode:** https://scratch.mit.edu/studios/31087616/comments/#comments-222290993
	+ Continued thread: https://scratch.mit.edu/studios/31087616/comments/#comments-225590766
		- Result: Crescent gains a friend and is encouraged to join a clan.
* TBA - Salamander: https://scratch.mit.edu/studios/31084571/comments/#comments-222205669
* **A Healer's Apprentice - Snoozepaw:** https://scratch.mit.edu/studios/32505876/comments/#comments-224637981
	+ Result: Crescent ventures into ShadowClan territory for the first time.
* **The Leader - Otterstar: https://scratch.mit.edu/studios/31186804/comments/#comments-225246393**
	+ Continued Thread: https://scratch.mit.edu/studios/31186804/comments/#comments-226590035
	+ Result: Crescent meets a leader for the first time.
* Heatstroke - Komodo-dragoncrown: https://scratch.mit.edu/studios/31350649/comments/#comments-224525414
	+ Result: Crescent has heatstroke & becomes better friends with Komodo-dragoncrown.
* **A New Kind of Friend - Mourningpaw:** https://scratch.mit.edu/studios/31350649/comments/#comments-224769929
* The Healer - Boogarden: https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/741616444/#comments-337037456
	+ Result: Crescent gains her Moonflower and meets a medicine cat for the first time.
* Gifts From StarClan - Nimbusveil: https://scratch.mit.edu/studios/31084571/comments/#comments-224762184
* Bird's Nests II - Welsummer: https://scratch.mit.edu/studios/31084571/comments/#comments-224934372
* The Visitor - Angelo: https://scratch.mit.edu/studios/31084571/comments/#comments-225483577
* **A New Perspective - Seqouiaclarity:** https://scratch.mit.edu/studios/32505876/comments/#comments-225183958
	+ Result: Crescent gains a friend & and first learns of Miragestar's evil.
* **TBA - Nettlehaze:** https://scratch.mit.edu/studios/31186804/comments/#comments-225061498
	+ Result: TBA?
* TBA - Cirtuspaw: https://scratch.mit.edu/studios/32505876/comments/#comments-225763427
	+ Result: TBA?
* A Cruel Ruler - Maleficentreign: https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/650869106/#comments-339830579
	+ Result: TBA?
* Fleeing the Desert - Komodo-dragoncrown: https://scratch.mit.edu/studios/31084571/comments/#comments-225465928 [UNFINISHED]
	+ Result: Crescent fights with Komodo-dragoncrown and makes him her enemy.
* **A Bed of Azaleas - Taffy & Dough:** https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/863895596/#comments-339845516
	+ Result: Taffy dies, leaving Crescent devastated.
* The Sun & The Sea - Salamander: https://scratch.mit.edu/studios/31186804/comments/#comments-226736540
	+ Result: TBA?
* **The Dynasty - Chilling's Treasure:** https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/779383961/#comments-340606404
	+ Result: Crescent learns of the existence of the Serpentine Dynasty.
* Fishy Business - Deltadive: https://scratch.mit.edu/studios/31186804/comments/#comments-226541612
	+ Result: TBA?
* **Returning to Her Roots - Ghost:** https://scratch.mit.edu/studios/31086741/comments/#comments-226938629
	+ Result: Crescent meets Ghost and returns to the Twolegplace for the first time in twenty moons.
* Hidden in the Shadows - Miss Sally Smiles: https://scratch.mit.edu/studios/31086741/comments/#comments-227263310
	+ Result: TBA?
* **Part of Your World - Paradisepaw:** https://scratch.mit.edu/studios/31186804/comments/#comments-227037068
	+ Continued Thread [ft. Otterstar]
	+ Result: Crescent officially joins RiverClan and receives her warrior name.
* TBA - Coastshore: https://scratch.mit.edu/studios/32505876/comments/#comments-227021531
	+ Result: Crescent gains a new friend.
* The Stars & The Moon - Cosmo: https://scratch.mit.edu/studios/31084571/comments/#comments-227218904

## ☾ .⋅⭒⭑ ⋅. Quotes .⋅ ⭑⭒ ⋅.  ☽

"I was /trying/ to stalk you. Practicing my hunting skills, like a Clan cat! But the stupid tree betrayed me."

* Crescent's first in-rp words

"I'm Crescent, by the way. Crescent Moon."

* Crescent's usual introduction

"My mama named me after it. And her name was Solar Flare, so we kinda matched. She's gone now, though. I'm all alone." Crescent felt the sorrow settle in the air. It made her uncomfortable. Talking was her comfort, and silence made her anxious. She shifted uneasily from one foot to the other, trying to figure out what to do. "You know it too," she said after a moment. "I guess that's why we're loners. We don't have anyone."

* Crescent to Mo

"Twolegs live in dens called houses. They are filled with mini suns and soft fake moss carpets. There was always good things to eat and fun things to play with! Little twolegs liked to put me in weird colored pelts and dress me up. But my mom heard that twolegs take away kits, so we left...They pick up the suns and put them in the sky!" Crescent explained. "My mama knew several kits who were never seen again. She wanted to keep me safe from that. You were lucky to never be a kittypet." she shivered. "Nobody knows what happens to those kits."

* Crescent explaining to Wisp about kittypet life

"With the stars watching over us, we can never truly be alone."

* Crescent comforting Wisp

"Crescent's fur bristled in indignation. "I'm not loud! I need the feather to be beautiful!" She stamped her foot and curled her lip, acting like a petty kit, something she was prone to due when insulted. "Everyone else has a feather or a shell or flowers to put in their fur. But no one has a parrot feather. I want to be special."

* Crescent in an argument with Epiphany

"Upon my mother, I promise to never harm another living thing [unnecessarily] ever again. May StarClan punish me if I fail."

* Crescent's promise to StarClan

"\_\_\_"

* TBA

## ☾ .⋅⭒⭑ ⋅. **Trivia** .⋅ ⭑⭒ ⋅.  ☽

* Sign-up Link: https://scratch.mit.edu/studios/30102099/comments/#comments-219224350
* Official Scratch Ref: https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/817734076/
* Crescent's Corner: https://scratch.mit.edu/studios/33230213/
* Crescent related to my previous character, Ravenflight, through her mother, Raven's niece Solar Flare [an NPC]
	+ She is therefore related to the entire biological Phoenix family as either a biological, adopted, or a cousin
	+ Furthermore, she is technically related to some of Ravenflight's adopted family as a cousin or niece
* Her original name was Lunar Eclipse but had to be changed to avoid confusion with other Lunas
	+ She was created as a hypo-character in 2021
	+ In honor of her original name, Crescent's kittypet name was Luna
* Her theme song is “Wonderland” by Caravan Palace
	+ Others songs that she relates to are "Magnificent" by Elbow, "Alpha" by C418, and "Sports" by Beach Bunny
* She was accepted on April 7th, 2023
	+ Her in-rp birthday is January 27th, 2023
* The shell Crescent gave Epiphany is based of off a real shell I (Crowe) own that a friend gave to me from Liberia!
* Crescent is based off of my irl cat, Mr. Snuggles
* Her favorite bug is a butterfly, but crickets are a close second
* The moth wing she wears is from a Luna Moth, which has some symbolism:
	+ "Luna Moth" is a reference to her old name
	+ "Most commonly, moths are associated with death and the mysteries of the afterlife, abundance and fertility, good luck and an increase in any aspect of your life that is deserving" [https://www.atshq.org/moth-symbolism/]
* Credits:
	+ Character belongs to @QueenCrowe on Scratch
	+ Thank you to Sunny (@SunnySeals) for helping to set this page up!

## ☾ .⋅⭒⭑ ⋅. **Gallery** .⋅ ⭑⭒ ⋅.  ☽

Mr. Snuggles - The cat Cress is based off of