The Essentials

Name: Applecloud  Applewater 
Prefix Meaning: Apple- for her bright red coat
Suffix Meaning: -water for her role as leader
Sex: Female 
Age: 30
Sexuality: Heterosexual
Rank: Leader
Role: Daywalker
Adopt Thread: None

The Body

Base Coat Color: Ruddy
Markings: Ticked tabby markings 
Eye Color: Light green
Body Size and Build: Short and Small
Fur Length and Texture: Short and thin. Good for the desert heat. 
Additional Physical Traits: //
Health and Scars: Young and fit. Unlike most DuneClan cats, Applewater doesn't have a single scar. She's done crazy enough things to earn a scar or two, but lady luck is always on her side. 
Full Appearance Description: Despite her small size and stature, Applewater is able to turn heads. Her fiery red pelt is the envy of many. Some say Applewater's fur burns as bright as the sun. Her black markings are said to have be gifted by the gods to represent her place as Day Leader. Her back and paws are blackened to show her ability to survive long treks under the merciless sun.

The Identity

Positive Traits: Brave, Kind, Loyal
Neutral Traits: Religious, Rational, Forgiving
Negative Traits: Naive, Trusting, Selfish

Full Trait Description: A romantic at heart, Applewater falls fast and she falls hard. It's a miracle she doesn't have too many bruises. Throughout her training, Applewater had countless crushes and often got scolded by her mentor for it. Even as an adult, she still finds herself constantly fawning over cats.

Despite being a bit of an air-head, Applewater is a brave warrior. She'll fight to the death for her clan and does her best to inspire her clanmates as Day Leader. She's lighthearted and joyful, but is realistic and able to assess situations with a critical eye. However, due to her doting parents Applewater can be entitled and her selfishness often blinds her to the consequences of her actions.

Loves: Romance, Her family
Likes: DuneClan, 
Dislikes: Cloudy skies, Her clanmates being sad
Hates: The cold, 
Fears: //
Secrets: c; 
Dreams: //

Strengths: Speed, Attack, Eyesight, Flexibility
Normals: Hunting, Jumping, Hearing, Defense 
Weaknesses: Swimming, Stealth, Climbing, Smelling

The Past

Born to a kind Daywalker couple, Applekit had two siblings Primrosekit and Dusk-kit. Primrosekit had a dreamy cream pelt. Dusk-kit was, well, not that. Instead of inheriting the classic shades of a Daywalker, Dusk-kit was a pale grey she-kit with an "ugly" dark grey stripe down her back. Dusk-kit looked nothing like her parents which lead to fierce arguements. There was no definitive proof of an affair, but the two couldn't stay mates. 

Despite their fights, both parents still cherished Applekit and Primrosekit. Their father doted on Primrosekit like a princess and helped Applekit become a strong warrior. Their mother loved both of them and taught them to hold their heads high. None of that love was saved for Dusk-kit. That's why Applekit and Primrosekit decided to love their ill-fated sibling in place of their parents. 

When they became warriors, they all settled into their personalities. Primrose-- became entitled and broke a few too many hearts. Dusk-- became a rebellious spiteful she-cat who was always looking for trouble. Applecloud didn't change much and stayed as cheerful and determined as ever. Despite their differences, the three siblings stuck together. 

When Aloewater died of old age, the Gods chose Applecloud as the new Day Leader. Applecloud, now Applewater, was shocked but the clan accepted her with open arms. With the support of her sisters, Applewater was able to fulfill her duties for the clan. Although she was inexperienced, Applewater was working her way to being a good leader for the clan. 

Shortly into her leadership, a terrible sandstorm swept over DuneClan. Cats rushed back to camp to hide out the storm. Applewater's parents didn't make it back in time. They were lost among the sandstorm never to be heard from again. 

The three sisters mourned their parents together. Even Dusk-- was a little bit sad. But the couldn't stay sorrowful for long. The sandstorm lasted longer than any storm had before. The clan went days without food. Cats were beginning to starve, and everyone dreaded the storm would never end. Anyone who tried to go out into the sand would immediately turn back or  get swept away. The sand was too dense and outside of the shelter of a den, you couldn't see your own paws.

One evening, the leaders and medicine cats decided someone had to go find food. Cats were starting to die of dehydration. Sagewater, the Night Leader, offered to go. If anyone was to risk themselves for the clan, it should be the eldest leader. Applewater protested, but her cries fell on deaf ears. It was decided Sagewater and the Traveller medicine cat would leave at dusk when the sandstorm was at it's calmest and return in a day with food. That was the last time anyone saw Sagewater. 

Days went by without any word from the leader and medicine cat, until finally the storm let up. An eager apprentice snuck out of camp as the storm was dying down. Moments later he burst back into camp. He had discovered the Traveller's dead body.

Now Applewater is left alone to lead her clan. With the Traveller dead, many cats are convinced Sagewater also died among the sand. Some still hold out hope and refuse to accept a new Night Leader. The only thing Applewater can do is pray to the Gods for guidance. But no one is answering her call.