Harespring

**Harespring** is a large ginger tabby tom with white paws, chest, underbelly, and bright green eyes.

## Description

### Appearance

Harespring is a very elderly cat who was once very large and known for his long, lean body. When he was a young warrior, he was quite intimidating in stature. However, he was quite scrawny as a kit and apprentice. Over time, his health suddenly began to deteriorate and clanmates don't dare say so out loud, but he does not look like he has much time left.

His face is very round, with average ears and large eyes. The top of his head is quite flat, giving him a powerful headbutt, which can make for a rather rough greeting now and again. His muzzle is somewhat flatter than average, but not to the extent of long-haired breeds.

While he is short-furred and well-groomed, his fur has never been sleek. In his old age, it has become courser and quite scruffy-looking.

While a healthy warrior who served the clan for many moons, doing so has left a fair share of injuries. He has two bad legs that cause him to frequently hobble to the medicine den for relief. The first is his front right, which he broke a season or two before retirement after slipping and taking a fall from a tree. While still perfectly functional, it has left it with a permanent limp that hinders his speed. The second is his hind left, which has the scar of a rat bite that struggled to heal. This was the final straw before he would admit that he was no longer able to complete his duties and requested to move into the elders den.

### Character

Harespring has been with the clan for a long time, remaining loyal his entire life. He didn't really know his mother or siblings, as he was abandoned on the edge of NightClan territory as a kit. What he does know, is that they were rogues. He was found by Cloverfrost, and at first, she did not care for him much. However, as he grew, the two grew more and more fond of each other, and Harespring is now proud to call her his mother.

As a kit, Harespring got into a lot of trouble. He used to sneak into other dens and cause mayhem for the other cats. His behavior was quite destructive at this time. Of course, he was always sternly scolded for this-if he got caught. Many clanmates expressed their concerns about his whereabouts. However, when he became an apprentice, much of his energy was spent towards his training rather than various pranks around camp.

Though it is unknown why the name Harekit was chosen, as a warrior, Harespring was named for his ability to leap to high places. He has never been the most outwardly friendly of cats, seemingly taking after Cloverstream's prickly and somewhat awkward personality. When he does greet another cat, it is anything but subtle, as his head hits first and quite hard. Harespring means well, though. Now that he is an elder, he is grumpier than he has ever been. He finds young kits to be quite a nuisance, but queens have seen how gently he treats them when he has to.

### Abilities

Unfortunately, Harespring doesn't have much going for him anymore. He used to be an excellent hunter and average fighter. His muscles have deteriorated over time, and he can hardly jump, let alone perform his "famous" leaps. He may exaggerate these a bit, though.

## Trivia

* Inspired by one of my cats, named Jasper. His image is used as Harespring's image.