thanks for makin' me FIGHTER ! [taste the cyanide;

[lonelylove :D]

When I, thought I knew you
Thinking, that you were true
I guess I, I couldn't trust
'Cause your bluff time is up
'Cause I've had enough
You were, there by my side
Always, down for the ride
But your, joy ride just came down in flames
'Cause your greed sold me out of shame, mmhmm

cyanide.
22-moons-old femme rogue.
photograph

cyanide;

[/size] any chemical compound that contains the cyano group, which consists of a carbon atom triple-bonded to a nitrogen atom. A poison that smells/tastes like bitter almonds and kills almost instantly.[/i][/size]

After all of the stealing and cheating
You probably think that I hold resentment for you
But, uh uh, oh no, you're wrong
'Cause if it wasn't for all that you tried to do
I wouldn't know just how capable I am to pull through
So I wanna say thank you

Cyanide may be a tomboy, but that doesn't mean she didn't inherit some of her mom's beauty. As you'll see, Creampelt was a bit of a looker (see history), but Cyanide got most of her genes from her two fathers. (Yes, two.) She's definitely not dainty or anything. She has a large, thick build that holds her together. She has lean muscles that blossom on her shoulders, limbs, and back. She has long legs, which is part of the reason why she appears to be so... big.

She has a triangular-like face. On the top are two ears with rounded-off points. She has almond-shaped eyes that are a pale yellow-green color. A round white muzzle finishes off her face, tapering off to a light pink nose.

Cyanide has fur that's a bit unusual among clan cats. It's a mottled tortoiseshell mixture of dark brown, which she got from Serpentfang, and dark orange, which she got from Taintedskies. The orange fur covers part of her face, the back of her neck, and half of her back. The brown covers everything else, except for the white on her muzzle and her chest. To top it off, dark stripes cover her limbs, and thick faded ones cover her back.

'Cause it makes me that much stronger
Makes me work a little bit harder
It makes me that much wiser
So thanks for making me a fighter
Made me learn a little bit faster
Made my skin a little bit thicker
Makes me that much smarter
So thanks for making me a fighter
Oh, ohh

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Okay, so Cyanide got a little of her mother's beauty. So what? It's of no use, because after Cyanide learned of her two fathers, she vowed to never take a mate, to make up for what her mother had done. And, because of that vow, she has taken to being a bit of a tomboy. She lets her fur get ruffled and unkempt. She still wrestles with her brother (and wins). And she acts rough with the new cats they meet. In fact, Hoatzin is usually the one that ends up stopping fights in between her and other rogues. Cyanide has lost the womanly grace she was born with. (Well, as a kit she wasn't very graceful, but still.) She'd rather be an old spinster with her brother by her side then an grandmother with hordes of great-grandkids. Hoatzin gives her a rough time occasionally because of the fact that she's becoming more and more boyish as the days go on. She's even a bit arrogant and cocky sometimes, like a handsome tom who knows all the chicks adore him. And while she doesn't plan on having a man in her future, that doesn't mean she doesn't love. She sticks to her brother's side like glue, and he to her side. The knowledge of their two fathers has seemed to bring them closer, closer than most siblings are. In Cyanide's world, the only man she needs is Hoatzin.

Never, saw it coming
All of, your backstabbing
Just so, you could cash in
On a good thing before I realized your game
I heard, you're going around
Playing, the victim now
But don't, even begin
Feeling I'm the one to blame
'Cause you dug your own grave, uh huh

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Creampelt was just a young foolish thing when she started paying any attention to Taintedskies. A young warrioress of Moonclan, fresh from the life of an apprentice, she was blessed with the gift of beauty, and made sure everyone knew it. Toms vied for her attention, and she usually flirted a little, even with toms that already were commited. She, of course, was never serious about it, until she noticed Taintedskies one day. He was an older warrior who mostly kept to himself. He was the only tom who didn't seem to keep an eye on her. Of course, she was curious. And she began to follow after him, lusting for his time and attention. He didn't come easily, but slowly, reluctantly, he fell for her as well.

They were happy for a few moons, but then Creampelt started to get a little bored with her mate. He wasn't that affectionate, and wouldn't give very often. She still loved him, but she needed someone who would give her what she wanted. That someone happened to be a tom named Serpentfang. He was only a few moons older than she. He was a proud, fierce thing, with a handsome face and strong muscles. They flirted and flirted, until it went farther than it should have. Creampelt knew it was wrong, but at least she wasn't bored.

Soon enough, Creampelt became pregnant and bore kits. She only had two, a femme and a tom. Creampelt had creamy-colored fur, and Taintedskies had ginger fur, but neither kits were either of their colors. Instead, the femme was a brown-orange mottled mix, like Serpentfang, while the tom was a brown tabby. Taintedskies realized that he was obivously not the only father, and threw a major tantrum, which was very unlike him. He broken up with Creampelt, and then ran off. He was never seen again.

Anyway, the kits were given the names Tulipkit (Cyanide) and Vulturekit (Hoatzin). They grew up like most clan kits do, and were blissfully unaware of their "other" father, Taintedskies. Creampelt became mates with Serpentfang as to cover it up. And no one ever talked about it in front of the children.

It wasn't until the siblings were Tulippaw and Vulturepaw did they find out about him. As an older apprentice, Tulippaw was guarding the camp entrance one night when her mother stumbled forth from the warriors den and up to her. Tears stained her cheeks. "I never told you this before, Tulippaw, but Serpentfang isn't your only father," she blurted out. She went on to tell her about Taintedskies and what really happened. The sudden confession left Tulippaw with a queasy stomach. Two fathers? It embarassed the apprentice, but she said nothing to Creampelt. After she told her daughter this, she pushed past her, and went off into the night.

The next morning, the morning patrol found Creampelt's body somewhere by the border. Serpentfang could not be found. Tulippaw told Vulturepaw about their mother's secret. He felt ashamed as well. They knew that with no family left in Moonclan, they had to leave. But they waited for a few more moons.

Finally the day arrived of their warrior ceremonies. They were given the names Tulipshower and Vulturetalon. They celebrated with their clanmates, but knew that they didn't plan to say. That night, they sat vigil in the clearing of camp. At dawn, when they were sure everyone was asleep, they fled Moonclan, never to return.

Armed with wits and claws, the brother and sister traveled together through the lands often wandered by loners and rogues in the area. They were a fierce pair, driven by anger and resentment at what Creampelt had done; anyone who thought they could stand up to them were quickly silenced. To match their growing reputations, they gave themselves new names. Tulipshower became Cyanide, while Vulturetalon became Hoatzin. And now, they still wander together.

After all of the fights and the lies
Yes you wanted to harm me but that won't work anymore
Uh, no more, oh no, it's over
'Cause if it wasn't for all of your torture
I wouldn't know how to be this way now, and never back down
So I wanna say thank you

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mother. Creampelt. killed.
fathers. Taintedskies & Serpentfang.
brother. Hoatzin.

'Cause it makes me that much stronger
Makes me work a little bit harder
Makes me that much wiser
So thanks for making me a fighter
Made me learn a little bit faster
Made my skin a little bit thicker
It makes me that much smarter
So thanks for making me a fighter

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