He was not born like other cats, he was born ugly. Kits would giggle amongst themselves when he passed by. Adults were no better, staring and only averting their gaze when he stared back. His mother the only one who supported him couldn't even be in his corner when his father relentless bullied him. Growing up was far worse than the start though it seemed. Every cat scoffed when he came home from his first day as an apprentice, scraped up from the tunnels sharp jagged edges. The farther he went the more inconvenienced they all grew. Even when someone smiled at him he could tell it was a smile of pity. Seastar offered many times for him to become a healer, a Guardian or to just retire before even becoming a full warrior. Refusing everytime he hated how easy it was for them to just suggest throwing his life away. Seastar was just as angry, it was more an order from his leader he was directly disobeying. Sunburn practically broke down crying when he was given his warrior name, his mother had named him after the warm brilliant sun. Now just down played as a joke, punished for ever dreaming of being something more.
Saltpool was a bit odd. She simply burst out anything she thought and would often break into song at a moments notice. She talked to anyone and everyone, though it annoyed most. He loved that even towards the start of their friendship, when he wasn't very good company she still would come around to say hi. He fell in love first, she confessed first. Though not the most romantic paring they made each other laugh for hours. He never knew he had such a sense of humor before she came around. She simply called him "Sun".
When their daughter Covekit was born a flood of relief hit him. He prepared himself for the chance that she looked like him, but he was glad she didn't have to share his pain. The birth was horrible for Saltpool and though she managed to hang on for two days after, she eventually slipped away. Unintentionally taking his hope along with her. Her happiness was the only thing that remained, in memories and in their daughters smile.
