#sprucemoons

[Image Description: SpruceClan Moon 10, Greenleaf. Panels 1 + 2: "Stonepaw's skills have greatly improved over the past moon, and Moonstar has noticed." Stonepaw is shown looking up at Moonstar, who in turn is looking down at Stonepaw. Both are smiling. Panel 3: "She names her Stonesnarl, in honor of her character." Stonesnarl is 13 moons old, rebellious, and a beloved kitsitter. She is shown sitting with one front paw raised. She is winking and grinning. Panel 4: "Stonesnarl is making up a new Clan with Crowbrook." The two of them are sitting in the Healer's Den: Crowbrook is curled up on a nest, while Stonesnarl is laying on the floor next to her, resting her head on her arm. Stonesnarl is telling the story she's making up: "So she got kicked out of her old Clan because the evil deputy framed her for murder, but all her friends went with her and they made their own Clan somewhere else!" Crowbrook's eyes are closed and the lower part of her face is hidden by her tail, but there is text informing the reader that she is very engaged in the story. Panel 5: "Daisyspots basks in the sun with Cragpaw." They are both shown fro above, laying in a patch of white flowers. Daisyspots is on his back with his front paws tucked up to his chest, and a contented smile on his face. Cragpaw is on her side, looking sad and thoughtful. End Image Description.]

SpruceClan: Moon 10 (Greenleaf)

[Image Description: Moon 21.2. Brightpaw's paw slips and he loses his balance. He shouts in surprise as he begins sliding down the cliff, but Moonstar grabs him by the scruff of his neck. Her eyes are wide in terror and she braces herself, holding Brightpaw as he claws back up to safety. In the last panel, they are crouched side-by-side, with Moonstar wrapping her tail around Brightpaw. Brightpaw says "I'm so sorry! I'll always listen to you from now on!" Moonstar replies "It's okay, I'm just glad you're alright!" End Image Description.]

SpruceClan - Moon 21.2 - Greenleaf

First - Moon 20 - Last Page - Next page - Moon 22

Cats shown:

Moonstar: 73 moons, she/her, longhaired silver marbled tabby with one aquamarine eye and one pale orange eye.

[Image Description: Moon 21.4. Boardash and Fawnslash are walking together. Boardash asks "Have you ever had a mate before, Fawnslash?" Fawnslash looks ashamed and replies "No, never. I didn't know many other cats when I lived with my Lady, and a lot of wild cats don't want a mate who can't provide them with kits." While he speaks, we see grayscale scenes from the past: First, Fawnslash curled up in an old human woman's lap. Second, Fawnslash in the wild being rejected by another cat. Back in the present, Boardash looks straight ahead with a serious expression, and says "I don't think I want kits of my own, to be honest. Sandtooth was enough for me." End Image description.]

SpruceClan - Moon 21.4 - Greenleaf

First - Moon 20 - Last Page - Next page - Moon 22

Cats shown:

Boardash: 69 moons, he/him, shorthaired cream broken mackerel tabby with light jade eyes.

[Image Description: Moon 18.3. Antfoot and Pikapaw walk through the forest together. Antfoot is looking back at Pikapaw. She says "I'm glad you decided to become a healer! It's been far too long since I've had an apprentice!" Pikapaw's eyes are sparkling eagerly as he replies "I'm so excited! I want you to teach me everything you know!" The two of them stop and sit down in front of a large fallen log. There are a few loose sticks on the ground. Antfoot gestures to them and says "Ha ha, of course! Let's start with the basics. Grab a stick, and I'll show you how to collect cobwebs!" End Image Description.]

SpruceClan - Moon 18.3 - Newleaf

First - Moon 17 - Last page - Next page - Moon 19

Cats shown:

Antfoot: 141 moons, she/her, shorthaired cream ticked tabby with pine green eyes and one white ear.

[Image Description: Moon 18.2. Moonstar sits at the base of the Great Spruce. She says "Before you all go, there's one more cat who wishes to speak!" She looks to Aspen, who says "Yes! Thank you, Moonstar!" Aspen then sits down beside Moonstar and turns to address the Clan. She says "When I first came here, all I wanted was a place for me and my kits to spend leaf-bare. But now it's clear that we're here to stay, and I would like to take a more Clan-like name to reflect this." With a big grin, she continues "So from now on, you can call me… Aspenheart!" End Image Description.]

SpruceClan - Moon 18.2 - Newleaf

First - Moon 17 - Last page - Next page - Moon 19

Cats shown:

Moonstar: 70 moons, she/her, longhaired silver marbled tabby with one aquamarine eye and one pale orange eye.

[Image Description: Moon 18.5. Crowbrook is on patrol with Peachpaw and Cragpounce. Crowbrook says "And this is the border with MapleClan! They're our friends, but we still don't want to make them mad by crossing the border." Crowbrook then puts her front paws up on the trunk of a tree and scratches it with her claws. She continues "We mark our territory by scratching trees, like this! Right, Cragpounce?" She looks at Cragpounce with a smile. Cragpounce blushes and replies "Oh! Y-yeah…" The text at the bottom reads "Cragpounce thinks Crowbrook is the most beautiful cat in all the clans." End Image Description.]

SpruceClan - Moon 18.5 - Newleaf

First - Moon 17 - Last page - Next page - Moon 19

Cats shown:

Crowbrook: 20 moons, she/her, mediumhaired black smoke with low white spotting, honey eyes, and a crooked jaw.

Peachpaw: 6 moons, she/her, shorthaired cream tabby with dark copal eyes.

[Image Description: SpruceClan Moon 17, Leaf-Bare. Panels 1 + 2: "Brightkit asks Aspen to show him a hunter's crouch." Brightkit excitedly runs up to Aspen while she's walking across camp. She smiles and drops into a hunter's crouch, with her front paws under her and her head and tail down. She says "So you have your front paws like this, and your chest close to the ground…" Brightkit tries to mimic her pose, but he doesn't mimic it perfectly: His elbows are sticking out to the sides, and his tail is raised. Panel 3: “Crowbrook takes Cragpounce out to look at the stars, explaining the constellations to her.” The two sit side-by-side at the top of a ridge, looking up at the starry sky. Their tails are entwined. Panel 4: “Pikakit noticed Boardash is doing his best today.” The two sit in loaf positions, facing each other. They are both smiling. Panel 5: “Moonstar and Stonesnarl train together.” They are running at full speed through the territory. They are side-by-side but their heads are turned to look at one another, and Moonstar is smiling. Panel 6: “It goes well, and their trust and coordination with each other grows stronger.” Moonstar and Stonesnarl return to camp, now both smiling and chatting. End Image Description.]

SpruceClan: Moon 17 (Leaf-Bare)

[Image Description: Moon 20.4. Sparrowpaw walks past Boardash, and he leans forward to sniff her flank. Sparrowpaw looks confused and asks "Why are you sniffing me?" Boardash says "You smell like blood! Are you hurt?" Sparrowpaw then sits down and folds up her front legs, now looking worried. She replies "Nnno…? I just ate, that's probably why? I dunno…" End Image Description.]

SpruceClan - Moon 20.4 - Newleaf

First - Moon 19 - Last page - Next page - Moon 21

Cats shown:

Boardash: 68 moons, he/him, shorthaired cream broken mackerel tabby with light jade eyes.