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Large long-furred brown tabby tom with honey coloured eyes

+ Charming | +/- Empathetic | - Impulsive

Current Title: Stocky Warrior

SP x 5

PLOT INTEGRATION:
Nettleheart has similar viewpoints towards SummitClan as his clan as a whole. He feels a bit terse, but not outwardly aggressive towards outsiders in general. His focus is on being a loyal and successful Warrior, and he has no negative feelings towards Goosestar or Cherrydawn as leaders. He is a bit ambitious, and is definitely eager to take on mentors and prove himself within the ranks of the clan.
FAMILY:
- Mother: Sorrelstep (Deceased)
- Father: Beechtail (Elder)
- Littermates: Laurelfur, Gorsefoot
- Kits: Sparrowsrike (Son), Owlcall (Daughter) (Both UFA)
HISTORY:
Nettlekit was raised by a loving mother and father, and was doted on from a very young age. Many kits grow up with the belief of being indestructible - it is merely the nature of being young, and having so little life experience to teach you the way of things. Nettlekit truly believe it. He could do anything. Be anyone. Go anywhere. Sorrelstep and Beechtail believed he could do anything he set his mind to, and so he believed he could. He often was found completing dares that were tasked to him by Laurelkit or Gorsekit, doing reckless things like swiping honey from bee's nests at far younger of an age than he had any business being to do such tasks. He was often the source of mischief around camp, but it was hard to pin Nettlekit to the task. He was excellent at evading detection by his elders, and in his parents eyes he could surely do no wrong.

As an apprentice, Nettlepaw grew to be one of the largest of the 'paws in TimberClan. His lanky oversized body was awkward, and he hadn't quite grown into his large paws. Nettlepaw was rather popular - everyone seemed to want to be his friend. But did they really know him? He never betrayed his thoughts to anyone, not wanting to give anyone any impression except for the one he portrayed - funny, carefree, and tough as a rock. This resulted in having a plethora of people around him, but nobody truly close to him. No confidant. He couldn't even tell his siblings what he truly thought. That was, until he met Harepaw.

Harepaw changed everything. The suave comments lessened. The prickly jeers softened. But only around Harepaw. Around her, he truly let his walls fall down around him. Finally, a confidant. Someone he could trust and just truly be himself. Someone he finally felt like he didn't have to prove himself to. A friend. A true friend.

Once he passed his assessment, Nettleheart was given his Warrior name due to his bravery and courage. What was could be seen as recklessness was viewed by the clan as someone who protected and served. A true warrior, with a true heart. The name was a perfect fit.

Perhaps he always knew that deep down he was falling in love with his only friend, but naturally, he had to fight it. There was danger in letting her in too close. It was, even for him, too reckless. He had built his entire personality on being the unshakeable one. The confident one. So why was it when she looked at him, he felt his heart in his throat? But acting upon it could ruin everything they had. Their friendship worked so perfectly. It was effortless. Would it be worth potentially throwing it away to give a relationship a shot?

Then it happened. Before either of them knew what had happened, their guards down, Hareleap had become laden by kits. Deep down, Nettleheart felt himself burst with happiness. This is what he really truly wanted, a life with Hareleap and a chance to be a father to his own family. But above that layer of excitement was a knot of anxiety. A layer of uncertainty. This would ruin his illusion he worked so hard to curate. He wasn't ready to settle down and be a family man, he still had so much left to prove to himself, to the clan, to everyone. Wouldn't this hinder him? His ambitions would be stripped slowly away, and he would have to provide for his family instead.

Nettleheart never knew if those deep conflicting emotions ever had something to do with Hareleap's change of heart, but one day when she was close to kitting - she approached him. Her wish was to raise the kits on her own, and not take on a mate. She had hoped that he would understand. Inside of himself, the instant feeling of freedom poured over him. For weeks he had felt as if someone had his stomach grasped tightly in a fist, anxiety boiling under the surface of calm, cool and collected. This wasn't how he had pictured things, but she offered him a chance to be able to prove himself.

Although Hareleap went to great lengths to keep his identity as father a secret after the two kits were born, rumours were bound to spread. Everyone had known how close they were. Even still, they maintained a friendship even if he wasn't actively raising them as his own. He couldn't help but feel a small wall up between them, perhaps one that would never fall down. If he had gotten over himself and just stepped up to being a father, perhaps things would have worked out... But it was too late for second thoughts.

Sparrowkit and Owlkit soon moved onto apprentices, and successful Warriors. Through it all, Nettleheart watched from the sidelines - cheering them on. He had been working hard on his own ambitions within the clan, hoping to move up in seniority and rank eventually. Perhaps soon he may look at having a family. Perhaps the second time he could get things right. He never fully could shake the feeling of guilt when he saw Hareleap or his kits, but this was for the best... right?

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY:
You have my permission to NPC, Adopt-out, or kill off Nettleheart should I go inactive.
SHOP PURCHASES:
None.
OTHER:
-Nettleheart was created to plot with Rosa
-His mentor was Fireflicker played by Cadmium