Mistystream || Meadowclan

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Name |

Mistystream (Anka to her family)

Gender |

She-cat

Age |
25 moons

Rank |

Warrior

Clan |

Meadow

Beliefs|

Mistystream was raised outside of the clans, and because of it, she is hesitant to accept the new beliefs of Starclan. She is intrigued by it, though, and often asks the medicine cat questions-- in fact, she's quite interested in medicine, enough to sometimes help out if she's needed, but not enough to devote herself to the cause and give up the chance for a mate.

Rather, this she-cat still holds her own beliefs to be true-- that there are three forces-- one of the skies, one of the earth, and one of the water-- and they work together to keep the world in perfect order. She believes you are reincarnated into another creature when you die. (This is similar to Hinduism, but there is no 'karma' and no 'atman,' or religious duties one has to carry out. There also is no 'moksha' or union with Brahman, the ultimate god.)


Parents and Kin|

Father- Alecksy - alive (NP)
Mother- Urzula-alive (NP)
Sister- Berta- alive (NP)
Sister- Halina- alive (NP)
Brother-Alecksander a.k.a Sootclaw- alive(DC)
Grandmother- Aniela- missing in action (PC)

Mate |

Not yet

Crush |

Not yet

Kits |

Not yet

Apprentice/Mentor |

Not yet

Appearance |

"Mistystream, as she is called, took after my son-- her father. She is lovely in her way, though plain and course to the eyes of toms. She is big, for one-- tall, with a sweeping feather-like tail and twiggy legs. Those twiggy legs, though, let her run like wind and touch the skies. She is fast, yes, fast and graceful, like her birth name predicted and she has her thin, long body to thank for her swiftness. It helps her catch prey and keep up with her stronger brother.

Her fur is long and tangled with burrs and dust. It takes time to comb through her tangles, but she is rewarded with fluffy gray fur, flowing over her body in waves. In the light, parts of her fur appear to shine, like silver or like sunlight on the water. She has no other markings. Just gray all throughout.

Her eyes are green. I am proud to say she got that from myself."

~~Aniela, grandmother of Mistystream


Personality |

Mistystream is a strong she-cat in both mind and body, independent, preferring to rely on herself than any other. As a kitten she was the oldest female and being the oldest female shaped her into a bit of a bossy individual, but also one of action and boldness. She does not panic. If something goes wrong, she will be the first to ask "How can we fix this?"

Mistystream is also tied close to her own customs and can't seem to let them go. Though to her clanmates she is Mistystream, she still answers to Anka and wishes to remain Anka, if only in her own head. That also goes for her religious beliefs. Though she is starting to come around, Mistystream stubbornly clings to the past. In a weird way, it's how she connects with her brother, and remembers her lost grandmother for who is named for. (Anka and Ani are both pet names of Aniela.)

Of course, these are hidden and Mistystream is a cat of many secrets. She doesn't like-- no, she hates-- complaining to cats, and she prefers to keep her problems to herself. As stated above, she's independent, and so she wants to fix it all herself. Asking for help is shameful.

Her grandmother is her greatest hero, her role model. Even as an older cat with cracked pads, she journeyed on-- it's that type of cat Mistystream longs to be. She misses her grandmother's wisdom, humor, and sparkling eyes. It is that cat, after all, who taught her how to be her own self, how to use her mind and stay brave, even in the most dire circumstances.

Skills |

Mistystream's legs allow her to hunt expertly. She is extremely fast and agile-- even when she is walking, there is grace to her movements. She caught on fast when it came to hunting and now she usually doesn't go back to camp if she doesn't have something with her.

But her 'twiggy' legs are thin and breakable. It doesn't take much to just knock her down, though this cat puts up her best fight.

History |

Mistystream was born 'Anka' or 'Ani' to her close friends/family, in a two-leg home. She was a happy kitten and she enjoyed her life very much-- making mischief, playing with her siblings, snuggling up in her kitty bed late at night. She loved her family very much and it never occured to her that maybe she would be separated from them.

Her parents and grandmother belonged to her original owners-- but the two-legs had plans to give the kittens away. Strangers began coming in the house. Halina, the prettiest, the youngest, went first. And then Berta. When Berta was hauled away, Mistystream and her brother grew desperate to stay together, even though their parents told them that this was the way it had to be.

Late one night, Anka and Alecksander-- then seven moons old-- huddled together, hiding behind a dresser drawer. Their grandmother, Aneila, approached them.

"You want to stay together?" said the wise, older cat, her eyes glowing like two moons.

"Yes," whispered Alecksander and Anka together. "Yes, very much so."

"Then listen to me. There are rumors, stories, floating around outside these walls. Cats living together. Like one big rodzina, family. They are far away and they do not live with housefolk. But if you arrive there together-- you can stay together."

"We do not know the way," Alecksander said. "How will we find these cats?"

"I will help you," Aniela's old eyes lightened. "I am curious to see this life-- and where will two kittens be without a helping paw? Tomorrow, we will leave. Do not breathe a word of this to your parents."

The two kits promised their grandmother. The dawn came and they exited the house for the first time.

The three cats traveled together, following nothing but rumors the first three moons. Aniela taught her grandchildren how to hunt and they playfought in their spare time. Many days they went hungry, but their family bond was strong, and not one of them gave up.

But then the unthinkable happened. A couple of dogs got loose and chased Anka, Alecksander, and Aniela-- they were separated.

Anka was almost full-grown though and her grandmother had taught her how to be strong and cunning. She did not lose hope. She prayed that her brother and grandmother were safe and then continued the journey, knowing, at the end, that she would find them waiting for her.

She found the clans just in time. Her powerful legs and hunting skills made her a perfect candidate for Meadowclan. She joined the clan, though she was appalled to learn that she had to give up her name and her customs. Anka was lost; Mistystream emerged.

Mistystream, though, arrived before her grandmother and brother. Alecksander came through and found the clans, but he did not know what clan his sister was in, nor did he know if she was alive. He joined Streamclan. Ironically, they had left their home to stay together, but were now forever separated by a boundary line and a handful of traditions. They had failed in their mission.

Aniela remains unseen-- maybe she had died. Or maybe, she is just a little late...
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