A Wild Snow Leopard - AJ Story

Prologue
My name is Infinity Spiritclaw. You may think I was a domesticated Snow Leopard, but before the Alphas found my kind, I was a wild Snow Leopard. It was way back when my mother, Fauna Shiverleopard, was around. I don't really want to talk about what happened to her, as that's for another time. I was just a small Snow Leopard kitten, and I never thought that I would end up in Jamaa. Of course, Jamaa did exist when I was born. It was then a war started, as the Alphas were not present during this. My parents and the other Snow Leopards were fighting against Hyenas. My mother picked me up by the scruff of my neck and ran away with me while the Hyenas gave chase. She put me in a basket and kept me hidden with a blanket. "Stay hidden, sweetie...and be good for mommy." she cooed at me. She sprinted out of the scene and left me behind. I mewed so softly, waiting for her to come back. But I was wrong. She didn't come back. Before you ask, I had a father, but that's another thing I can't talk about.

I was still in the basket, mewing ever so softly. I was hungry, thirsty, and pretty much weak. I don't know if the Snow Leopards survived the attack, but all I know is that my kind was strong-willed and had tactics. However, I felt myself being lifted. Someone picked me up, I'm sure. I peeked my head out of the basket and of course, it was a Snow Leopard. She seemed caring, and she always wore a pink head flower. She brought me to her den and let me be her adopted kit. My adoptive littermates didn't seem to be happy, but seeing as we are only a few weeks old, we couldn't form any words, just emotions.

My adopted mother gave me my first ever meal, a healthy dose of mother's milk. I happily suckled, getting my nutrients and my weakness was fading. As I was done with my feeding, she started cleaning me with her tongue. My fur looked glossy, and soft. I happily purred as she nuzzled me to go to sleep. I snuggled into her fur, keeping myself warm.

I had dreams, mostly about my real mother. I wish she had come back to get me, but I may have to find her first.