◉ BIRTH

Cascade was born in EagleClan's territory, located at the Yellow Forest in an abandoned burrow. Two kittens were born that morning, Cloudkit and her brother, Wavekit, named by their father, who served one of the Clans. The forbidden pair, a loner and an EagleClanner, who'd been a warrior, and Dragonfly, her mother, did not articulate the situation to her newly born kittens. At the time, it wasn't as if they're a reason too and it was melancholic that she'd eventually disperse from her family. Things simply weren't working out between Frosteyes and Dragonfly, despite their love for one another.

◉     KITHOOD

However, it wasn't long before the kits were taken into EagleClan. Dragonfly permitted her kittens to feed for approximately two moons, concisely after their eyes had opened, and then Frosteyes returned. The two kittens officially met their father, gladdened that he'd been a warmhearted and whimsical sire, prepared to care for his children. Frosteyes watched as Dragonfly vanished into the woodland, considering the two had lost their chemistry due to the war EagleClan was suffering from. It was challenging to keep their relationship, and Dragonfly refused to join the clans, just as Frosteyes blundered to depart EagleClan at such a wrong time. Frosteyes had brought the kits into the Clan's camp, as it was a part of the warrior code; no warrior can neglect a kit in pain or danger, even if the kit is from a different Clan. They were too young to protect themselves, and their father discussed with the leader that he'd named Cloudkit and Wavekit.

◉ APPRENTICESHIP AND YOUTH

Surprisingly, even upon the first arrival, the kits were accepted by others amidst them. It wasn't too long after they joined that their apprentice ceremony arrived. Perhaps it was because they weren't half-clan, typically scowled upon. It's more promising than a kittypet or half-clanner joining the clan, as the two kits were merely loners before. It was nearly impossible to believe that the two kits weren't related to Frosteyes, regarding their extremely white fur. Some warriors would gossip and complain that their father was disloyal and underhanded, causing the young felines to feel frustrated and disgusted that there'd been numerous restrictions. StellerClan was an exciting concept, one that the two kits happened to follow. They figured it was wrong to break the code, especially Cloudpaw. Since their father had 'found' them, he was assigned to one of the apprentices, and Cloudkit was fortunate. It made the damsel less nervous about training, as she understood nothing about this lifestyle. Cloudpaw felt somewhat abandoned by their mother; why weren't they given a choice? Sure, she loved her father, but she didn't particularly like the idea of EagleClan's limitations.

For the time being, she would speak to the Elders and her fellow apprentices, gathering as much information about the clans as possible. It wasn't unusual to witness the youthful molly communicate with warriors, exploiting them through an adorable grimace and naive questionnaire about the clans. Cloudpaw comprehended a war was going on, piecing why her parents separated. She despised the idea of Clan life, even more, wishing to go back to her original one. However, before taking her to leave, she believed the most intelligent and valuable decision would be to stay and allow her father to mentor her. The damsel was determined to retain the basics of survival, even visiting the medicine cat's den to inquire what herbs do. She didn't often retrieve a response, feeling ad though she'd have to teach herself once she was out on her own. When outside camp, during training sessions, Cloudpaw would scrutinize and identify herbs, occasionally questioning her father, who sometimes returned an answer she'd hoped for. Frosteyes would chuckle, encouraging her to learn anything she wished to. Having a father who supported her in all her decisions was relieving.

Cloudpaw's training sessions were simple and short, though she performed hard during them to lessen the number of sessions necessary. Frosteyes would give her demanding barricades and puzzles to figure out, constantly challenging her brain and physical movement. Eventually, Cloudpaw had explained to her father that she was ready to be on her own, which had initially confused Frosteyes. He was disappointed but proud that his daughter desired to pursue her own life. For the last moon, Cloudpaw spent time with her brother, Wavepaw, developing a more empowering bond with her brother. She would remember to visit him in the future, to share gossip about the clans and her own life. It was going to be saddening to leave behind her family, but she'd vamoosed, praying that she'd see her mother again. It was almost as if Wavepaw forgot about their mother or possibly hated her for leaving them. She had never questioned it, figuring it was a sensitive topic for the both of them.

Before she slept that night, she offered goodbyes to her father and brother, and later on, without a word, she snaked out of camp and simply trekked away. The following day, a patrol had been sent out but her scent trail led to an opposing Clan. With that, she lived no more of her life in the clan. Cloudpaw lived with the current name, wondering if she'd come across something that'd give her additional meaning in life. She didn't want to be assumed as a Clan cat, as she didn't believe it was her origins, as much as being born a loner. By some miracle, the two stumbled upon one another in their travels. Dragonfly appeared to be traveling toward Emerald City, just as Cloudpaw was. She would never forget her mother's words, "Oh, how I missed you, Cloud, I'm so sorry I left, I hope you can forgive me." And, of course, she forgave her mother. She missed her too, and she had no right to conclude her mother's reasonings for doing such. "Your name was supposed to be Cascade; you were supposed to come with me, my dear."

And since that day, she has been renamed again, a name she adored and cherished, as it was the name her mother initially wanted to bless her with.

◉ AS A KITTYPET AND LONER

Cascade traveled with her mother over the next moon, figuring out that her mother had discovered the life of a kittypet, something the Clans declared pampered and chunky. However, Dragonfly didn't seem to be either of those; it's love from a different species in another form. Dragonfly called these two-legged creatures two-legs, and it suited them right. Cascade assumed that the Clans were jealous of this lifestyle, as they didn't have to depend solely on nature to feed them, as the food didn't consistently come by quickly in the outside world. Cascade enjoyed both lifestyles but still preferred the solitary life. She lived with her mother for about two moons to strengthen their bond. It was one of the best decisions she could've made, concerning that she'd learned much about her mother. Eventually, Cascade vanished from the city, traveling all over the region as she was undoubtedly wanderlust. The mademoiselle had met numerous felines along the way, expressing her knowledge with merely anyone willing to converse and be kind.

Cascade had zero tolerance for any cat that dared to express aggression, as she was quick to snap and fight back, and rarely did she lose horribly. Due to the skirmishes she's gotten in, Cascade has aided herself by acquiring knowledge about herbs. Retaining essential herbal wisdom was something she constantly indulged in, asking new felines about herbs she knew less about. She occasionally offered to assist anyone she found injured, as she despised the concept of suffering. She didn't like seeing anyone in any discomfort or pain, as it was a stressful sight to the caring damsel. Cascade could only do so much, as she needed to speak to a medicine cat, and it was something she'd strive to do, even if it were the last thing she accomplished in life. Cascade didn't view herself as a medicine cat but as a life mentor to anyone she crossed paths with. Despite her youth, she is incredibly intellectual and decisive.

◉ PRESENT DAY

Cascade wanders aimlessly and boundlessly around the region, looking for new friends and individuals to mentor. She doesn't typically retain friendships, as most view her as someone to learn from rather than being friends. The idea of it was kind of lonely, but shortly, her life was bound to become more interesting as the clans resettle and repopulate. She never strays away from learning the latest gossip between the Clans and Emerald City, as there was always something going on amidst her. She was a curious lady who loved retaining information and chatting. Wherever life takes her next is merely unpredictable.

CASCADE

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"It is so tough to admit even to ourselves that we are lonely - it is far easier to "invent" a myriad of problems that we accept and inspire others to do the same. How many "problems" would be simple to solve for ourselves, yet we experience a cognitive obstruction and instead are hindered from requesting another for assistance. It's little wonder our community is broken. Only when we aren't emotionally starving for genuine companionship can we have good relationships. So, when we are brave enough to feel the loneliness instead of allowing our brains to distract us from the pain, we can begin solving loneliness on a personal and social level." - Cascade.