Post by »|¢yηdєя|« on Sept 13, 2009 17:13:49 GMT -5
We each have a destiny that sets us apart. My destiny was to become Shadowpack leader, but I never knew that until now. I went through many trials and errors to get to where I am. Becoming leader wasn't my dream; I just wanted to be the best that I could be for my Pack. It all started when I was just an apprentice......
Whitepaw, the Apprentice
I remember it well. The night when I became an apprentice. Raggedstar was the leader, and back then, in the old days, Shadowpack was feared and respected. I remember being surrounded by my friends, Bearpaw, Lilacpaw, Ravenpaw, and Whitefur, one of the warriors, and my brother, Shadowpaw. My mother, Petalcloud, was so proud of us. My mentor was Tornear. I had vowed to do my best, and I did. But it was during my apprenticeship that changed the course of my life. I found my soul mate. Bearpaw and I didn't get along at first; we were rivals even. We always competed to see who could catch the most prey, or see who would beat the other at battling practice. I noticed a change in him, and myself, as time progessed. We began to see each other differently, and I secretly felt happy that we were not rivals anymore. I liked Bearpaw, and having him around me just made me feel so..ecstatic. Pretty soon, Shadowpaw and I passed our assessments. Unfortunately, by then, Brokenstar was our new leader. Raggedstar had been murdered...
Whiterain, the Warrior
My warrior name was Whiterain, while my brother's was Shadowstripe. Bearpaw's was Bearclaw, Lilacpaw's was Lilacspring, and Ravenpaw's was Ravenmane. My first few moons as a warrior were bitter ones. Brokenstar was power-mad, and he made us do horrible things to the other Packs. The guilt I have felt murdering and hurting innocent wolves has never left me. I remember telling my brother that this needed to end, and I started up a small band of rebellious Shadowpack wolves that agreed with me. With Thunderpack's help, we were able to overthrow Brokenstar, and Whitefur, the deputy, became the next leader. I was happy that the terrible reign of darkness was over, and I wanted to advance on my relationship with Bearclaw. Unfortunately, he began to drift away from me, becoming more involved with Whitestar, his best friend. I felt bitter. I had thought that I was his best friend. Luckily, I still Shadowstripe. He helped me to move on without Bearclaw, to enjoy life. And I did. It wasn't until a horrible accident to make Bearclaw see what was really important. Me, Bearclaw, and Whitestar were hunting, and I tripped over a stick. I fell, and my chest caught in a bear trap. It took both Whitestar and Bearclaw to pull me free. I almost died, had it not been for Jadeheart. But the accident reawakened Bearclaw's old feelings for me. Since then, our relationship has grown, and I thank Starpack everyday for him. After that, I received my first apprentice: Phoenixpaw. I was proud to finally be a mentor. Also becoming a mentor was Jadeheart; her apprentice was Echopaw, now Echohowl. Life was good for a long time, and Phoenixpaw became Phoenixfeather. But, darkness was brewing in the forest again. The Bloodbringers were growing more tenacious everyday, and many Shadowpack wolves were lost to them, including my dear brother. He was hunting alone, when Nightkill, Swiftstep, Bonefang, and Deathtide grotesquely murdered him. I was crushed. Eventually, I got my revenge on them at the Great Battle, the Packs against the Bloodbringers. Sadly, Whitestar lost his last life to Bloodspill, the notorious Shadowpack drop-out, and Bloodbringer leader. Yellowtooth became the new leader after that. He was not as bad as Brokenstar, but he was bad. Rumor has it that even Starpack themselves rejected him, but he came back from the Moonstone as Yellowstar nonetheless. What happened next REALLY changed me..for the good.
Whiterain, the Deputy
Yes, I was named the next deputy. I supposed because I was popular, respected, and seemed right for the position. The time I spent being deputy taught me several life lessons that I will never forget. However, the time I spent as deputy were also my darkest times. Most of the time, Yellowstar stayed in his den, so it was I that did everything. Even ceremonies. I was constantly stressed, pressured, and confused sometimes. Though my head buzzed like a hornet's nest, I made it through, thanks to my friends: Moonfeather, Moonrun, Lilacspring, Jadeheart, Venomfang, Echohowl, Ravenmane, Phoenixfeather, and..pretty much the rest of the Pack. It was when Sun's Death invaded Shadowpack and stole my pup away from me that I totally lost it. We were briefly inslaved, all of the apprentices and pups taken away. I began to lose my mentally, when some strange force sent the Sun's Death fleeing. Now that Littlepaw is back, so is my mind-state. Unfortunately, Yellowstar died of illness, which left an option for me...to become leader.
Whitestar, the Leader
