ThunderClan Territory

[Fawn]

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[Fawn]

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[Ever]

@sleet
Echofrost felt a warmth spreading through her as she watched relief spread across the canvas of the cat before her. She was happy to be able to help him with his situation, even happier that she was the first to know about it and that he trusted her greatly. When he purred his thanks and leaned forward and licked her cheek her nerves tingled in delight. His touch left a lingering warmth on her face and she found herself purring at the feeling. If he could see her blush, it was on his ears, which she could feel flaring with heat. She felt embarrassed, giddy at the feeling he gave her. It hadn't been an immediate thing, they had known each other since they were freshly made apprentice, started their close bond then. it had been an affection that had slowly developed over time and now that she was a warrior, she knew she wanted it to be more. Everything about the tom was perfection in her eyes, he was her best friend, the only thing she held more important than herself. She didn't want to express her feelings, she didn't know how to express them. Though she didn't want him to think that she believed they were destined to be only friends and see him run off with another shecat. Her paws shuffled and she turned her sea spray eyes towards them, her tail flicking nervously. She felt her chest flutter with a nervousness that she had never experienced in her life. She'd always been so confident, it was what made her personality and feisty attitude so real. But here in the situation she felt impossibly uncomfortable and small. Everything she hoped for in her future depended on this moment, how he would react to what she had to say. Her stomach turned uncomfortably, making her feel sick. A deep breath and she was decided, she had to get this out. She lifted her head, puffed out her chest and tried to exude confidence as she told him her thoughts. "Ratsting, I want to be more than friends." Her voice wasn't as strong as her body position, it was soft and filled with emotion. Her eyes reflected the endless affection she had for the tom as they wavered between his two eyes, trying to decipher what he was thinking. "You're my best friend, the most important thing in my life. I really would like it to be something more though, I- I- I am beginning to like you as something different from a friend." She tried to explain. She didn't want to drop the love bomb yet, she knew it was there but she wanted to see what he thought before she let it out, save her from humiliation if he didn't feel the same way.

[Dizerel]

Lightningpaw trotted through the thunderclan territory, headed back to the camp after a long day of training. It had been a few more months since any major incedents had happened, and he was now almost 14 moons! He wasnt sure when he would become a warrior, however, since his powers alotted him to practice on his own, he didnt have an actual mentor to watch him, so no one could tell the leader when it was time for him to become a warrior.

[Owl]

[For Melody~]

Eaglepaw smiled at her softly. He then grinned as he leaned his paw toward the little stream. Jabbing his paw into the cool, clear liquid, he pulled his paw back and flicked it at Quailpaw playfully. The russet tom watched as the water droplets dotted her face and chest with a rumbling purr. "Gotcha." He mewed playfully.

[Captain]

Autumnpaw padded out into the dense forest territory from the camp’s entrance, her paws brushing across the cold, soft blades of grass underneath them. She could feel her claws sheathing and unsheathing as she walked, her emotions and train of thought getting to her in not the healthiest way. Everything seemed different and quiet, with only the sound of her weakened breath now and then Neither sound nor scent disturbed her, not even Lightningpaw’s. The young american bobtail shook her head and broke out into a run, flying through the undergrowth, leaping over rocks and the occasional tree log. The pounding of a headache echoed in her skull and it made her screech to a halt, her paws sinking slightly in the cold, smooth pebbles along side a calming riverbank. Autumnpaw placed herself at the edge of the water, her short tail flicking behind her as her stared at the reflection staring back at her in the water’s surface, a light breeze ruffled through her light brown pelt.

[Dizerel]

Lightningpaw sensed that Autumnpaw was somewhere nearby, but he didnt react to it. She might just be passing through to do something, and even if she did need him, she would be coming to him. He continued on his way to the camp, when a squirrel caught his eye. He still sucked at hunting, but he might as well try. Crouching down,he approached the squirrel, soon after getting within leaping distance. He pounced, but wasnt quick enough as the squirrel heard him and ran off,making him fall flat on his stomache. "Mouse dung..." he muttered to himself as he continued back to the camp.

[Random Melody]

[For Melody~]

Eaglepaw smiled at her softly. He then grinned as he leaned his paw toward the little stream. Jabbing his paw into the cool, clear liquid, he pulled his paw back and flicked it at Quailpaw playfully. The russet tom watched as the water droplets dotted her face and chest with a rumbling purr. "Gotcha." He mewed playfully.

Quailpaw smiled back, watching as Eaglepaw dipped his paw into the water. The grey and white she-cat was confused at first, then her eyes went wide as he splashed the water at her. For a moment she just laid there in shock, whiskers quivering as water dripped from them. Then she let out a soft laugh. "Oh yeah?" That said, she leaned her own paw into the water, flicking some back at the Tom. "Ha!" She purred, grinning.

[stormblaze]

Poppyleaf walked beside her patrol. the forest was full of the sounds of prey, birds in the trees and mice in the leaflitter. poppyleaf smelt mouse. "wait, i hear something, i think it's a mouse!" she whispered to the patrol. creeping forward she hered her prey scuffeling among the dry leaves. poppyleaf crouched aiming for the moving leaves and sprang! killing her prey with one bite to the neck. "weldone!" stoneclaw her mate said to her. the warm creature in her jaws smelled so good, she wanted to eat it there and then." feed the clan first though." said her mate, breaking her thoughts. almost as though he could sence what she was thinking.

[Empress Of Evil]

(For Random Melody)
Stormpaw bounded cheerfully into the teritory. He didn't really seem to be bothering to be quiet. Stormpaw suddenly realised he was being too noisy and he skidded to a halt, banging his head on a tree in the process. Youch!, he thought. The stormy coloured apprentice turned his head around to check his siamese friend was following.

[Random Melody]

(For Random Melody)
Stormpaw bounded cheerfully into the teritory. He didn't really seem to be bothering to be quiet. Stormpaw suddenly realised he was being too noisy and he skidded to a halt, banging his head on a tree in the process. Youch!, he thought. The stormy coloured apprentice turned his head around to check his siamese friend was following.

Snowpaw chuckled as she bounded after him, her steps light to avoid making too much noise. She stopped sharply as Stormpaw did, her eyes widening as he hit his head on the tree. "Yikes." She mewed, trotting to his side. "You alright?" She asked, flicking her tail over the gray Tom's ears with a concerned look in her ice blue eyes.

[Empress Of Evil]

Stormpaw stood there for a moment, dazed. When he was finally able to process what Snowpaw had asked him, Stormpaw gave a firm nod of his head. "I'm fine, just a tad bit dazed but i'll be alright" Stormpaw said. He was used to getting hurt and crashing into things. He was always distracted which made him clumsy so I guess you could say thats the price he pays for being such a daydreamer.

[Random Melody]

Snowpaw raised an eyebrow, tilting her head to the side slightly. "Alright," She meowed, shaking her fur out. "Well then," She looked around, her blue eyes lit with excitement. "We're hunting, correct?"

[Sleet]

@sleet
Echofrost felt a warmth spreading through her as she watched relief spread across the canvas of the cat before her. She was happy to be able to help him with his situation, even happier that she was the first to know about it and that he trusted her greatly. When he purred his thanks and leaned forward and licked her cheek her nerves tingled in delight. His touch left a lingering warmth on her face and she found herself purring at the feeling. If he could see her blush, it was on his ears, which she could feel flaring with heat. She felt embarrassed, giddy at the feeling he gave her. It hadn't been an immediate thing, they had known each other since they were freshly made apprentice, started their close bond then. it had been an affection that had slowly developed over time and now that she was a warrior, she knew she wanted it to be more. Everything about the tom was perfection in her eyes, he was her best friend, the only thing she held more important than herself. She didn't want to express her feelings, she didn't know how to express them. Though she didn't want him to think that she believed they were destined to be only friends and see him run off with another shecat. Her paws shuffled and she turned her sea spray eyes towards them, her tail flicking nervously. She felt her chest flutter with a nervousness that she had never experienced in her life. She'd always been so confident, it was what made her personality and feisty attitude so real. But here in the situation she felt impossibly uncomfortable and small. Everything she hoped for in her future depended on this moment, how he would react to what she had to say. Her stomach turned uncomfortably, making her feel sick. A deep breath and she was decided, she had to get this out. She lifted her head, puffed out her chest and tried to exude confidence as she told him her thoughts. "Ratsting, I want to be more than friends." Her voice wasn't as strong as her body position, it was soft and filled with emotion. Her eyes reflected the endless affection she had for the tom as they wavered between his two eyes, trying to decipher what he was thinking. "You're my best friend, the most important thing in my life. I really would like it to be something more though, I- I- I am beginning to like you as something different from a friend." She tried to explain. She didn't want to drop the love bomb yet, she knew it was there but she wanted to see what he thought before she let it out, save her from humiliation if he didn't feel the same way.


Ratsting pulled back, and looked curiously at Echofrost. She seemed nervous and uncomfortable, quite unlike her usual confidant demeanor.
His green eyes opened wider with every word she spoke. He stood silent for a few moments in mild shock once she finished. Echo really did like him more then a friend. Well, that made it much easier for him, as he was about to tell her the same thing. His mind flew back to their first meeting. They were newly made apprentices, hunting together in the Territory. They didn't really know what to think of each other at the time. But over the many moons they grew closer, learning more about each other, and becoming closer friends. However, the past couple moons Ratsting had started to realize that he had more feelings then just friendship for the feisty shecat. He had gotten the feeling that lately she might feel the same way about him, but that was different from actually hearing her say it herself.
The warrior realized he had been silent for a rather long stretch of time, and cleared his throat, though still not exactly sure what to say. His stomach had butterflies, and he hoped his voice wouldn't squeak. "Echo..." He swallowed, and continued. "I- I feel the same way." He mewed softly. "Over the past couple moons I've noticed that my feelings of friendship have evolved into...more-then-just-friend feelings." His green eyes flickered to the ground, then back up at the cat in front of him, not sure how much he should say. "You are also the most importent cat in my life, and I could never say how much I care about you." He hesitated there, waiting for her response.

[Captain]

Lightningpaw sensed that Autumnpaw was somewhere nearby, but he didnt react to it. She might just be passing through to do something, and even if she did need him, she would be coming to him. He continued on his way to the camp, when a squirrel caught his eye. He still sucked at hunting, but he might as well try. Crouching down,he approached the squirrel, soon after getting within leaping distance. He pounced, but wasnt quick enough as the squirrel heard him and ran off,making him fall flat on his stomache. "Mouse dung..." he muttered to himself as he continued back to the camp.


Autumnpaw shook her head, her ears flattening against her head as she looked up towards the clouds, seeming to ask Starclan for answers to her questions that lurked within her train of thought. The small she-cat looked down at the reflection in the clear, glass-like water and she attempted to give a smile, but all she could see was his smile with his handsome features and brawny figure. He was in her mind yet again, like an annoying flea on the back on her head. She jumped to her paws, turning swiftly and dashing back into the forest, her trail focused mainly on his scent. She needed to see him. It seemed like moons since you’ve talked with him.
The young, gawky apprentice seemed to fly through the undergrowth, her paws brushing across the cold blades of green grass. Once she could see his familiar outline in the distance, she crouched and crawled through some bushes towards him, tackling him abruptly into the smooth forest floor, uttering an amused purr. “Hello there, Lightningpaw! Miss me?” She said, her tone happy, but unusually quiet.

[Dizerel]

Autumnpaw shook her head, her ears flattening against her head as she looked up towards the clouds, seeming to ask Starclan for answers to her questions that lurked within her train of thought. The small she-cat looked down at the reflection in the clear, glass-like water and she attempted to give a smile, but all she could see was his smile with his handsome features and brawny figure. He was in her mind yet again, like an annoying flea on the back on her head. She jumped to her paws, turning swiftly and dashing back into the forest, her trail focused mainly on his scent. She needed to see him. It seemed like moons since you’ve talked with him.
The young, gawky apprentice seemed to fly through the undergrowth, her paws brushing across the cold blades of green grass. Once she could see his familiar outline in the distance, she crouched and crawled through some bushes towards him, tackling him abruptly into the smooth forest floor, uttering an amused purr. “Hello there, Lightningpaw! Miss me?” She said, her tone happy, but unusually quiet.

Lightningpaw wasnt very aware of Autumnpaw approaching him as he got angry at himself yet again for missing an easy catch. It wasnt until Autumnpaw was only a few tail lengths from him that he heard her and turned just in time to get tackled to the ground. "WOAH!" he said in surprise, hitting his shoulder on a sharp rock, giving him a nasty cut that was obscured under him. "Argh... I did miss you, but id prefer it if i didnt get knocked to the ground every time we met" he said, shaking Autumnpaw off of him and trying to stand up, but wincing as soon as he put his weight on the leg that got cut, which now was very visible and leaking blood down his leg which got soaked into his already ginger fur.

[HwangHarin]

Fireclaw patted into the territory and flickered her tail and crouched down smelling the ground, and flickered her ears and stalked forward.

[Captain]

Lightningpaw wasnt very aware of Autumnpaw approaching him as he got angry at himself yet again for missing an easy catch. It wasnt until Autumnpaw was only a few tail lengths from him that he heard her and turned just in time to get tackled to the ground. "WOAH!" he said in surprise, hitting his shoulder on a sharp rock, giving him a nasty cut that was obscured under him. "Argh... I did miss you, but id prefer it if i didnt get knocked to the ground every time we met" he said, shaking Autumnpaw off of him and trying to stand up, but wincing as soon as he put his weight on the leg that got cut, which now was very visible and leaking blood down his leg which got soaked into his already ginger fur.


Autumnpaw eyes widened in slight terror when she caused him to get hurt and the small apprentice’s ears flattened, backing away from him. She whimpered, seeing the blood-soaked wound on his leg. I caused him to become injured. The apprentice thought, holding back from tears welling up in the corners of her eyes. I did this. Autumnpaw didn’t say anything, not really finding the right words. Saying an apology won’t mean anything at this point, words didn’t heal wounds. She was tempted to run off again in shame, but instead she walked closer to him, sniffing the bleeding wound gently. The skinny american bobtail looked up at him with a saddened gaze, her short tail drooping. The long-furred she-cat drew her sharp tongue across the wound, cleaning the salty, dark red blood out of his silky ginger fur. She said the she was sorry over and over and over again mentally as she nursed his cut, saying nothing out loud.

[Ever]

Ratsting pulled back, and looked curiously at Echofrost. She seemed nervous and uncomfortable, quite unlike her usual confidant demeanor.
His green eyes opened wider with every word she spoke. He stood silent for a few moments in mild shock once she finished. Echo really did like him more then a friend. Well, that made it much easier for him, as he was about to tell her the same thing. His mind flew back to their first meeting. They were newly made apprentices, hunting together in the Territory. They didn't really know what to think of each other at the time. But over the many moons they grew closer, learning more about each other, and becoming closer friends. However, the past couple moons Ratsting had started to realize that he had more feelings then just friendship for the feisty shecat. He had gotten the feeling that lately she might feel the same way about him, but that was different from actually hearing her say it herself.
The warrior realized he had been silent for a rather long stretch of time, and cleared his throat, though still not exactly sure what to say. His stomach had butterflies, and he hoped his voice wouldn't squeak. "Echo..." He swallowed, and continued. "I- I feel the same way." He mewed softly. "Over the past couple moons I've noticed that my feelings of friendship have evolved into...more-then-just-friend feelings." His green eyes flickered to the ground, then back up at the cat in front of him, not sure how much he should say. "You are also the most importent cat in my life, and I could never say how much I care about you." He hesitated there, waiting for her response.

As the silence stretched on, her nerves became more and more intense. For a quick moment she panicked. Did he not like her back that way? She could already feel herself crumpling at the though of that. Her eyes bore into his, wide with worry and anticipation. Finally his maw parted and her name came out, soft and wavering. His words were nervous and assuring all at the same time. He was in the same boat as her, unsure of how to express this unexplored and unknown sentiment. Neither of the two cats would ever be described as overly affectionate, they much preferred to be hard on each other and harder on others. Though a whole new side of them came out when they were around each other lately, her affectionate voice and his softer less teasing ways. They brought out the best in each other. Echofrost pushed Ratsting beyond his limits, she had ever since the day they met when she teased him into climbing the highest tree in the territory. Ratsing did the same for her, and he gave her something to channel all of her excess attitude into, into being almost overprotective of him. She didn't know what to say back when he had finished speaking, she couldn't even remember how to breathe as she stared deep into his muddy green eyes. It seemed so surreal that he shared her feelings, that things were suddenly drastically different now that the words had been spoken. Her eyes sparkled with an affection stronger than she had ever felt, glossy with tears from the overwhelming emotion. The bengal mix couldn't think of anything except wanting to be near him, closer to him in that moment, for no words could express her joy. So instead she shuffled forward, slipping her head under his chin and resting it against his shoulder. Her purr was strong and loud as she leaned up against his strong body. It was so different from the skinny frame of his apprenticeship many moons ago. How much they had changed since then. Only one though rang through her mind however as she leaned against him and wished for the moment to never break: I love you.

[Dizerel]

"Im fine really. It was just an accident" Lightningpaw said, realising that Autumnpaw had blamed herself for this. "See?" he said, lifting himself up and walking around. This cause him extreme pain and wanted to make him cry out, but he held it for her sake.

[Captain]

Autumnpaw shook her head vigorously, knowing that he was not alright. She walked up to him and lifted herself up on her back paws to touch noses with the tall, muscular tom-cat that stood before her. It was an act of apology, but more of affection. She wished that she could say so many things, but the clan wouldn’t allow such until they were warriors. Her claws dug into the soft ground underneath her as she scolded her harshly for everything that she had done to put more stress on his life. The american bobtail proceeded to push him lightly onto the forest floor, wanting him not to walk on his injured leg. She pressed up against him, burying her muzzle into his warm, soft neck fur, a few tiny tears slipping down her face, though they weren’t that noticeable. Autumnpaw loved him, but he would never understand what went through her mind every day. All the emotion and cruelty that she put on herself. She couldn’t bring herself to say anything still, not knowing the right thing to say.

[Dizerel]

"Its fine, really" Lightningpaw said as Autumnpaw tended to him. He really couldnt stand to see her like this, so he cuddled up next to her and began licking the top of her head to soothe her. "You know..." he started, speaking in between licks. "Im gonna be sad when we become warriors and wont be as free since your gonna be spending a lot more time in the nursery" he said.

[Captain]

Autumnpaw could feel her heartbeat pick up pace at his words and she smiled, her muzzle feeling warm with a blush. “It won’t be long until our warrior ceremony..” She mentioned, her tone soft and sweet-like, “Do you really care that much about me, Lightningpaw?” The american bobtail looked up at him with a certain sparkle in her dark green-hued eyes. This made her feel incredible, just being here with him, alone and with nobody to bother them whatsoever. The young apprentice wanted to say three meaningful words, but held her tongue until the time was right to do so. Her small paw rested on top of his, feeling warm and as if it belonged there.

[Dizerel]

Lightningpaw rested there with Autumnpaw for a while, letting her sweet scent wash over him. Eventually he had to get up, though' since if he didnt at least get some cobwebs to stop the bleeding, he might suffer some damage long term. "We should probably do something about this cut" Lightningpaw said

[Captain]

Autumnpaw gave a slight sigh, realizing that this sweet alone time would have to end now, just like all the others. She didn’t complain though, he was hurt and needed attention before it got infected. “Well, either we could go to Zerosight or I could go and see if I can find some cobwebs. I saw some next to a log near the steam farther that way.” The young she-cat flicked her head towards the way she came. “What would you like to do?” She looked at him with meaning and emotion within her gaze, a light breeze ruffling through her fur.

[HwangHarin]

Icefang went out of camp and flickered her tail at Gazeshadow's muzzle. " Your following me?" She meowed

[Ghostly Cristalline]

"You don't want me to? " asked Gazeshadow. He began to shuffle his paws.

[Dizerel]

Autumnpaw gave a slight sigh, realizing that this sweet alone time would have to end now, just like all the others. She didn’t complain though, he was hurt and needed attention before it got infected. “Well, either we could go to Zerosight or I could go and see if I can find some cobwebs. I saw some next to a log near the steam farther that way.” The young she-cat flicked her head towards the way she came. “What would you like to do?” She looked at him with meaning and emotion within her gaze, a light breeze ruffling through her fur.

"I guess go get some cobwebs. Zerosight is usually busy, so id hate to bother him with something as plain as this. Warriors get scratched up all the time, right?" Lightningpaw said, needing to take it easy on the leg that got cut.

[HwangHarin]

" No, its fine." She said and gazing into the bramble seeing red fur. She grinned

[Ghostly Cristalline]

"What's wrong? " he meowed.

[Captain]

Autumnpaw was quiet for a moment. “Yeah, but it’s not all the time that the one that cares about you most causes it.” She muttered under her breath, still going after herself for this entirely. The american bobtail stood up, pressing her forehead to his for a second or two before dashing off into the forest, going down the path that she had gone earlier, the scent of the stream locked in her senses. The small she-cat sniffed around the area beside the water, catching sight of a log halfway laying on the bank of the river. Autumnpaw smiled in triumph once she spotted a thick patch of fresh spider webs at the base of the crumpled log. She pawed apart the spider webs, balling them up into a pile and picking them up in her mouth. The taste was weird and sticky, but she proceeded to head back to her beloved friend. Come to think if it, what was she to Lightningpaw? What should she call them now? We’re they still best friends of something more now? Autumnpaw’s whiskers twitched as she dismissed the confusing thought. She trotted up to him, her muzzle warm with embarrassment by how shy and giddy she was around him. “”Here, hold still now. This might sting.” She said, her voice muffled by the patch of webs on her muzzle. The american bobtail pressed the bandage-like material against Lightningpaw’s wound gently as it began to soak up the blood. She pressed it against the wound with one paw before going back to her spot, lying down beside him in the grass.

[HwangHarin]

" Fireclaw, I know your in there." Icefang meowed, and a red and brown shecat came out of the bramble

[Dizerel]

"Thank you" Lightningpaw said, the cobwebs soaking up the blood from his wound and releibing the stiff wet feeling from it. He lay there for a while, not sure what to do.

[Captain]

Autumnpaw nodded to him. “No problem. I’m sorry for injuring you.” She remarked quietly, resting her head on her paws and looking at some flowers that grew in the grass a few pawsteps away from them. “I wish that I could do something good for once in my life.”

[Dizerel]

"What do you mean something good for once? You are one of the clans greatest hunters, you protect us, and your also my best friend" lightningpaw said, concern in his voice.

[Captain]

She looked at him, her ears flattened. “I always seem to mess certain things up.. It was my fault for you having these powers in the first place, just because I couldn’t take an actual hit in a fight.” Autumnpaw whimpered, “I’m not good for this clan. I’m weaker than a mouse.”

[Empress Of Evil]

[ QUOTE=Random Melody;517]Snowpaw raised an eyebrow, tilting her head to the side slightly. "Alright," She meowed, shaking her fur out. "Well then," She looked around, her blue eyes lit with excitement. "We're hunting, correct?"[/QUOTE]

Stormpaw nodded. He straightened up and sniffed the air. He felt a cool gentle breeze blowing past and he took in the time to smell for scents of prey. He smelt a faint scent of vole but he thought it was too stale. He looked at Snowpaw and said "I can't smell anything. Can you?"

[Random Melody]

Snowpaw opened her mouth to taste the air, then shook her head slightly as an answer. "No." She pricked he ears up. She smelled a stale fox-scent as well as the vole, but no fresh scents of prey.

[Ghostly Cristalline]

[ QUOTE=Aashka;1456]" Fireclaw, I know your in there." Icefang meowed, and a red and brown shecat came out of the bramble[/QUOTE]

Gazeshadow watched the she-cat come out of hiding.

[HwangHarin]

Icefang and Fireclaw sat down. " Hi Sister." Fireclaw meowed. " Whose this?" She said looking at Gazeshadow

[Ghostly Cristalline]

Gazeshadow sat down with his tail on his paws.

[HwangHarin]

Icefang glanced at Gazeshadow. " Hes Gazeshadow." She meowed. Fireclaw nodded and whispered in Icefangs ear. Icefang lashed her tail. " No No No No No." She said her ears flat on her head a bit embarrassed. " Are you Sure?" Fireclaw purred making a bit fun of Icefang for being embarrassed.

[Ghostly Cristalline]

Gazeshadow looked at the two she-cats with confusion.

[HwangHarin]

Fireclaw saw Gazeshadow confused and got up and whispered what she whispered to Icefang, and she said. " Do You To Like Eachother." She whispered with a purr, and stepped away from Gazeshadow

[Ghostly Cristalline]

"yeah, but I'm too afraid to admit it." he whispered back.

[HwangHarin]

Fireclaw whispered to him. " You just did. Her ears are pointed to us, and she has very good hearing." She whispered with a laugh

[Ghostly Cristalline]

"I know she does." he meowed with a purr. He looked over at Icefang.

[HwangHarin]

Icefang was looking at them out of the corner of her eye. She smiled with a purr. Fireclaw smiled. " She likes you to." She purred in his ear, and backed away with a laugh. " I Need To Go Find Deerpaw." She said and patted away

[Ghostly Cristalline]

Gazeshadow looked away and looked down at his paws.

[HwangHarin]

Icefang smiled and got up and flickered her tail

[Ghostly Cristalline]

He got up and walked over to her. "And i mean what I say." he meowed sternly.

[HwangHarin]

Icefang smiled. " I know." She said

[Ghostly Cristalline]

He let out a purr and sniffed the air.

[HwangHarin]

Icefang let out a purr, and she glanced around seeing a red and brown tail. " She didn't go to look for the scardy cat apprentice." She murmured and patted to the nearby bush and bit the red and brown tail. and Fireclaw ran out of the bush and ran away back to camp.

[Empress Of Evil]

[ QUOTE=Random Melody;1651]Snowpaw opened her mouth to taste the air, then shook her head slightly as an answer. "No." She pricked he ears up. She smelled a stale fox-scent as well as the vole, but no fresh scents of prey.[/QUOTE]
"Maybe we should go futher into the territory" Stormpaw suggested. He noticed they were quite close to the camp so going further out might be a better option.

[Ghostly Cristalline]

Gazeshadow rolled his eyes and walked to a shady place. He then laid down with his paws tucked underneath him.

[HwangHarin]

Icefang shook her head and patted deeper into the forest and sniffed the air, and saw a mouse on the ground. She crouched and flattened her ears and leaped on the mouse and killed it.

[Ghostly Cristalline]

He began to think. 'when should I ask her' thought Gazeshadow.

[HwangHarin]

Icefang smiled and picked up the mouse and began to walk back

[Captain]

Autumnpaw purred with delight as the soft, green grass brushed under her delicate paw-pads. She looked up at the strands of sunlight peeking through the leaves in the trees above them, making the forest look more beautiful than ever. The small, energetic apprentice giggled and tumbled through a small patch of dandelions, watching as their soft, strand-like seeds fly off into the air, some landing in her fur. The american bobtail gave a tiny, adorable sneeze once one landed on her nose. She emitted a large yawn, feeling slightly tired, but she shook her head, keeping herself awake for sake of alone time with none other than Lightningpaw himself. The scrawny female couldn’t keep back a smile, looking at him and marveling in his muscular built after moons of training. It wouldn’t be surprised if she wasn’t the only one in the clan that had her eyes out for him. He was quite handsome.

[Dizerel]

Following behind Autumnpaw, Lightningpaw gave a quiet laugh when Autumnpaw sneezed from the dandelion seed getting in her nose. "Its things like these that i miss. Just being able to spend time with you" Lightningpaw said as he laid down in the soft grass and rolled around in it, eventually resting on his back and looking up at the sky through the canopy of leaves.

[Captain]

The small american bobtail sat up in the pile of dandelions, brushing them off of her with one paw. She couldn’t help but look at him for a few moments, taking in the fact that he wanted to spend time with her, even though there were so many other choices. He chose her over everyone else. Autumnpaw thanked Starclan silently for that. Autumnpaw stood up and padded over to him, laying down on her back beside him, snuggling up against him and wrapping her paws around him, snugging her beloved friend. His warm and soft fur made her emit deep, relaxing purrs, making her forget all her troubles for at least a moment or two. She buried her muzzle into his neck for a few seconds, taking in his wonderful scent before directing her gaze to the sky that shown slightly through the tree leaves, echoes of cardinals and blue jays being heard in the branches around them. “I missed this.” She murmured, slight sadness in her tone, “I missed you..so much.” It was true and she hoped that this would last.

[Dizerel]

Lightningpaw was so relaxed in this state. No training to improve his powers. No worries about any hunting or any other troubles. It was just him and the cat he loved on a beautiful day. Although he also thought rainy days were beautiful too, considering his powers, but he knew Autumnpaw probably thought a little different. Cuddling up with her, his own purrs were almost loud enough to drown hers out. He was so lucky to have such a dedicated friend. She had never left him once, and had helped him every step of the way.

[Captain]

Autumnpaw couldn’t have been happier and more content at this moment, feeling complete and whole with him here. “I care about you so much, Lightningpaw..” She murmured, drifting off to a slight nap in his comforting embrace. It was the closest thing to saying ‘I love you’ to him before they were warriors. It would be soon, but never soon enough. The small she-cat fell asleep with him there, his rumbling purrs as comforting as a lullaby for a kit. She wished that she could stay here forever, with him and nobody else.

[Splintertail]

Splintertail padded quietly into the Training Cave, hoping to find a partner to spar with. She went into one of the cooler corners of the cave and sharpened her claws on the wall. (youtube commenter voice: first)

[Dizerel]

Waking up a few hours later, Lightningpaw felt completely relaxed. Autumnpaw was right beside him, their body fur rubbing up against eachother. He didnt dare move as to wake her up, she looked so cute and peaceful when she was asleep.

[Raiini]

Silverkit flicked her tail in a wave to the other kits, and sat on her haunches. "I'm going to be an apprentice soon!" She yowled to the other kits. She jumped around, and then settled down once again.

[Random Melody]

Snowpaw opened her mouth to taste the air, then shook her head slightly as an answer. "No." She pricked he ears up. She smelled a stale fox-scent as well as the vole, but no fresh scents of prey.
"Maybe we should go futher into the territory" Stormpaw suggested. He noticed they were quite close to the camp so going further out might be a better option.

"Good idea," Snowpaw chuckled, glancing back at camp. "Alright then, lets go, and keep quiet." She added with a teasing purr, flicking her tail over Stormpaw's ear before starting off deeper into the territory, glancing over her shoulder to check he was following.

[Ghostly Cristalline]

[ QUOTE=Aashka;2995]Icefang smiled and picked up the mouse and began to walk back[/QUOTE]

Gazeshadow looked up over at Icefang and put his head down on his paws.

[yummyluc]

The forest was still. Not even the wind dared to breathe, for the large bengal stood stock-still as he eyed his prey; a plump mouse, nibbling on something at the base of a tree, completely unaware of the cat stalking it. Shredfern, so light on his paws he seemed to be hovering above the ground, took a few steps forward, before lifting his tail a bit more, opening his watery jaws, and leaping forward, taking the rodent's life swiftly and taking it in his jaws. Alone, he hunted. He'd once taken a lovely gray she-cat on his hunts with him, but she'd long since passed due to a horrid illness that took most clan cats. He sighed and shook the thoughts out of his head. Ashstream was watching him from StarClan, and she'd scold him for being such a downer before cheering him up. Once his head was clear, he dropped the mouse and scraped some dirt the best he could, tasting the air to see if he could grab another catch before heading back to the clearing..

[echofur]

Echofur was nearing tall pines. She stopped, only for a moment to take in the forest scents. She could caught the scent of a mouse, a few tail lengths away from the silver she-cat. Echo fur fell low to the ground in a hunters crouch, tracking the mouse as if scuffled through the undergrowth. Anticipation crept through Echofur's every muscle as she tracked the smaller creature expertly. Finally, with one swift motion she leaded, trapping the mouse between her paws and finishing it with one bite. Satisfide with her catch she held it in her jaw, retreating towards camp

[Captain]

[ QUOTE=Dizerel;4292]Waking up a few hours later, Lightningpaw felt completely relaxed. Autumnpaw was right beside him, their body fur rubbing up against eachother. He didnt dare move as to wake her up, she looked so cute and peaceful when she was asleep.[/QUOTE]

Autumnpaw stirred beside him, a small smile slipping onto her muzzle as she could feel the warm sensation of his body heat against her. She uttered a mere yawn and opened her dark green-hued eyes, the bright lush forest with orange and green leaves surrounding her line of vision. The small american bobtail lifted her head, meeting gazes with Lightningpaw and her whole pelt prickling with a warm, fuzzy feeling that was love. She pressed against him, rubbing the side of her face against his neck. His scent washed over her, making her whiskers twitch happily. This was perfect. These kind of moments that she had desired for so long. I love you, Lightningpaw. You annoy me more than I thought possible, but I want to spend every single second of my day with you. Autumnpaw thought happily, placing her paw on top of his, ever so gently.

[Dizerel]

Seeing Autumnpaw awake, Lightning paw rubbed his cheek against hers. "Did you sleep well?" He asked, enjoying her warmth. Autumnpaw's sweet scent washed over him, making him feel even more relaxed than normal. "I cant wait until we are warriors so we can become mates." He said.

[Captain]

“Yeah, it was the best sleep I have ever had.” She remarked, smiling happily up at him, “I haven’t been sleeping that well lately and that was great.” The young american bobtail emitted soft purrs, not wanting to move from his side, feeling like she belonged there. Her face grew warm at the mention of them being mates. “You’d really want to be my mate, Lightningpaw?” Autumnpaw asked him, blushing. It had always been such a dream to her to be with him. “You don’t think I’d get in your way or anything?” The small apprentice loved him so much, more than any she-cat ever could, but she feared that she would cause trouble for him.

[Dizerel]

"Well, I couldnt have made it this far with my powers and such if you werent there to help me" Lightningpaw said, licking Autumnpaw affectionately on the cheek. "You know that I wouldnt have anyone else as my mate"

[monfang]

Lionpaw padded out into the territory and looked around. He looked back at Honeypaw and smiled. "So, how has your training been?" he asked.

[Maplefur]

Maplefur padded out of camp, glancing back to see if Swiftcry and Moontail were following.

[seasalt]

Maplefur padded out of camp, glancing back to see if Swiftcry and Moontail were following.
Swiftcry followed close behind,glancing around the forest,sniffing around for prey.Her amber optics showed nothing.

[Maplefur]

Swiftcry followed close behind,glancing around the forest,sniffing around for prey.Her amber optics showed nothing.

Maplefur headed deeper into their territory, parting her mouth to scent for any prey.

[seasalt]

Maplefur headed deeper into their territory, parting her mouth to scent for any prey.
Swiftcry sniffed the air,a scent of a mouse drifted over.Ear twitching,she spotted it munching on some grass,smiling,the molly went into a hunters crouch,growing closer to her prey.The silver molly then suddenly,with a flash,pounced,snatching up the pitiful mouse,biting a wound deep in its neck,it soon falling limp.Amber optics narrowed,she dug a nice hole,dropping it,but not without thanking Starclan for the mouse's life.(I drew Swiftcry earlier,she looks so smug lol.)

[Maplefur]

Swiftcry sniffed the air,a scent of a mouse drifted over.Ear twitching,she spotted it munching on some grass,smiling,the molly went into a hunters crouch,growing closer to her prey.The silver molly then suddenly,with a flash,pounced,snatching up the pitiful mouse,biting a wound deep in its neck,it soon falling limp.Amber optics narrowed,she dug a nice hole,dropping it,but not without thanking Starclan for the mouse's life.(I drew Swiftcry earlier,she looks so smug lol.)

"Nice catch!" Maplefur called out, padding over to Swiftcry's side. (lol nice, you'll have to show me :laughing:)

[seasalt]

"Nice catch!" Maplefur called out, padding over to Swiftcry's side. (lol nice, you'll have to show me :laughing:)
(Well its on paper,and I have no way to put it on the computer)
"Oh,thanks."Swiftcry replied,silver gray striped tabby tail flicking.

[Random Melody]

Lionpaw padded out into the territory and looked around. He looked back at Honeypaw and smiled. "So, how has your training been?" he asked.


Honeypaw smiled brightly, trotting after Lionpaw. "Pretty good," She replied cheerfully. "What about yours?"

[Maplefur]

(Well its on paper,and I have no way to put it on the computer)
"Oh,thanks."Swiftcry replied,silver gray striped tabby tail flicking.

(Ah darn)

Maplefur continued on through the forest, pausing now and then to scent the air. After some time she paused and glanced behind her, whiskers twitching in excitement. She motioned with her tail to Swiftcry, gesturing towards a bunny nibbling the roots of a plant a couple tail lengths away.

[monfang]

Honeypaw smiled brightly, trotting after Lionpaw. "Pretty good," She replied cheerfully. "What about yours?"

"Almost done! Icefang says I got a moon or two left." he said, a big smile accross his face. They reached the stream and he bent down, drinking some of the water.

[Random Melody]

"Thats great!" Honeypaw purred, bending her head and taking a few sips from the water.

[monfang]

Lionpaw smiled, and bumped her into the water. "Ha!" he purred.

(If Honeypaw looked like Kiara, that would be perfect lol Because Lionpaw looks like Kovu's cub form lol)

[Random Melody]

(Well, she kinda does actually XD)

Honeypaw giggled, popping her head above the water. Silently, she reached out and grabbed Lionpaw before tugging him in. "Ha!"

[Sleet]

As the silence stretched on, her nerves became more and more intense. For a quick moment she panicked. Did he not like her back that way? She could already feel herself crumpling at the though of that. Her eyes bore into his, wide with worry and anticipation. Finally his maw parted and her name came out, soft and wavering. His words were nervous and assuring all at the same time. He was in the same boat as her, unsure of how to express this unexplored and unknown sentiment. Neither of the two cats would ever be described as overly affectionate, they much preferred to be hard on each other and harder on others. Though a whole new side of them came out when they were around each other lately, her affectionate voice and his softer less teasing ways. They brought out the best in each other. Echofrost pushed Ratsting beyond his limits, she had ever since the day they met when she teased him into climbing the highest tree in the territory. Ratsing did the same for her, and he gave her something to channel all of her excess attitude into, into being almost overprotective of him. She didn't know what to say back when he had finished speaking, she couldn't even remember how to breathe as she stared deep into his muddy green eyes. It seemed so surreal that he shared her feelings, that things were suddenly drastically different now that the words had been spoken. Her eyes sparkled with an affection stronger than she had ever felt, glossy with tears from the overwhelming emotion. The bengal mix couldn't think of anything except wanting to be near him, closer to him in that moment, for no words could express her joy. So instead she shuffled forward, slipping her head under his chin and resting it against his shoulder. Her purr was strong and loud as she leaned up against his strong body. It was so different from the skinny frame of his apprenticeship many moons ago. How much they had changed since then. Only one though rang through her mind however as she leaned against him and wished for the moment to never break: I love you.

Ratsting stared into Echofrost's eyes as the silence stretched on. His heart seemed to swell with every passing moment. A loud purr burst from his chest as she leaned up against him. He was so overcome with emotion, that was all he could do. He bent his head over hers, giving her ear a lick. His heart was beating so loud and fast he was sure it would beat right out of his chest. This was so different from their earlier apprenticeship, he didn't know what to do. So instead of speaking, he simply stood there, his chin on her head, her head on his chest. His purring grew louder and louder, wishing the moment would last forever.
(Sorry for the extremely tiny post, I got random writers block Dx)

[monfang]

(Well, she kinda does actually XD)

Honeypaw giggled, popping her head above the water. Silently, she reached out and grabbed Lionpaw before tugging him in. "Ha!"

Lionpaw fell in, and popped up. "Hey!" he said, and pawed her. "Every time... I swear we shouldn't be together around the stream." he said with a laugh. She splashed water at her and chuckled.

[Random Melody]

"Then why do you keep bringing me here?" Honeypaw teased, splashing him back.

[Hexict]

Stormpelt

A fluffy tortoiseshell kit snuck out of camp, leading Timberkit out as well, leaving through the nursery. The tom was surpried when she had told him her age, and the molly was right when she said that she looked younger than she actually was. Orchidkit was glad that he actually looked a few moons older since he was treated with slight more respect from the other kits than everyone else in the nursery. He stopped when they were a bit away from the camp, and turned towards Timberkit. "I've been out here loads of time," he bragged. "So you can choose where we go next," Orchidkit had really been out a lot, and had explored often enough to start to memorize the territory.

[Stormpelt]

Timberkit quietly followed the tom through the nursery and luckily no one was really paying attention too them. "So you escaped so many times for what reason exactly? I know it might be for curiosity but what else?", the kit asked as her tail swayed behind her as they finally was out into the territory. It was very big and amazing she felt like she can get her paws on anything if she wanted. "Where are some good places you want too take me?!", The kit asked excitedly as if her eyes where actually shining in excitement.

[Hexict]

Orchidkit laughed for a moment as she asked why else he would want to go onto the territory. "Like we said before, the nursery gets crowded, and the clearing is also the busiest place in the camp, so the territory is the best place. Look how big it is!" He let himself yell the last part, and smiled at the tall trees around them. "I do like to be around other cats, it's way better than being alone, but breaking the rules this is also fun," he quickly added, looking around as he tried to think about where they should head as she asked what was a good place. "Every place is good, a lot of the places look the same," Orchidkit admitted. "Oh, do you want to head towards the Shadowclan border? Those are the evil cats," as he said the last part he added a creepy tone and laughed.

[seasalt]

(Ah darn)

Maplefur continued on through the forest, pausing now and then to scent the air. After some time she paused and glanced behind her, whiskers twitching in excitement. She motioned with her tail to Swiftcry, gesturing towards a bunny nibbling the roots of a plant a couple tail lengths away.
Swiftcry's silver gray striped tail twitched lightly as she spotted the bunny,right ear twitching ever so slightly.The molly nodded her small head,crouching low to the ground,but not to close.Hmm,that rabbit would be a great addition to the freshkill pile...The warrior thought,her maw making out a determined smile,nodding again,silently.

(havent roleplayed hunting a rabbit in quite a while,so I'm a bit rusty on it,heh.)

[Maplefur]

Swiftcry's silver gray striped tail twitched lightly as she spotted the bunny,right ear twitching ever so slightly.The molly nodded her small head,crouching low to the ground,but not to close.Hmm,that rabbit would be a great addition to the freshkill pile...The warrior thought,her maw making out a determined smile,nodding again,silently.

(havent roleplayed hunting a rabbit in quite a while,so I'm a bit rusty on it,heh.)

(It's all good, this is the first site I'm roleplaying on so I'm way more than rusty with this stuff xD)

Maplefur stalked slowly around the rabbit in a wide circle, coming to the opposite side of it. The rabbit continued to nibble it's food, completely unaware of the two cats enclosing it. Looking up at Swiftcry, Maplefur twitched her ear as a signal before pouncing out of the bushes. The rabbit immediately spun around, it's eyes wide enough to see the whites, and ran directly away from the calico and toward Swiftcry, not yet noticing the second cat.

[seasalt]

(It's all good, this is the first site I'm roleplaying on so I'm way more than rusty with this stuff xD)

Maplefur stalked slowly around the rabbit in a wide circle, coming to the opposite side of it. The rabbit continued to nibble it's food, completely unaware of the two cats enclosing it. Looking up at Swiftcry, Maplefur twitched her ear as a signal before pouncing out of the bushes. The rabbit immediately spun around, it's eyes wide enough to see the whites, and ran directly away from the calico and toward Swiftcry, not yet noticing the second cat.
Swiftcry leaped,jaws grasping the bunny by the neck.The creature squirmed,trying to free itself,but to no avail.Soon,it fell limp.Eyes shining with triumph,the warrior lifted her head,nodding silently to Maplefur,murmuring thanks to Starclan for its life.I hope this is enough.The molly thought."You should go try to catch something,I'll bury this."The warrior murmured,but loud enough for Maplefur to hear,tail swishing at the ground,but not making any loud noises to disturb the prey.The molly trotted over to her hole,digging up again,and dropping the rabbit in the pile,soon putting the dirt back over the hole. (semi-long post...? . 3 .)

[Drago Victinius Bloodward]

Redclaw entered the territory with iceclaw stoneheart and copperpaw

[Crumbleless]

Redclaw entered the territory with iceclaw stoneheart and copperpaw
Copperpaw continued to pad behind Redclaw before mewing,"Are we going to battle train or hunt?"

[Drago Victinius Bloodward]

Copperpaw continued to pad behind Redclaw before mewing,"Are we going to battle train or hunt?"
"What do you wanna do" redclaw asked he wanted to give her a chance to decide

[Stormpelt]

Orchidkit laughed for a moment as she asked why else he would want to go onto the territory. "Like we said before, the nursery gets crowded, and the clearing is also the busiest place in the camp, so the territory is the best place. Look how big it is!" He let himself yell the last part, and smiled at the tall trees around them. "I do like to be around other cats, it's way better than being alone, but breaking the rules this is also fun," he quickly added, looking around as he tried to think about where they should head as she asked what was a good place. "Every place is good, a lot of the places look the same," Orchidkit admitted. "Oh, do you want to head towards the Shadowclan border? Those are the evil cats," as he said the last part he added a creepy tone and laughed.

Timberkit listened to the young tom and smiled. "Can I do this again with you another time? this is amazing!", the kit squealed and then laughed as she heard her voice echo through the forest. "Breaking the rules sound troublesome especially if the other cats see us but it still is fun.", she mewed as her tail flicked happily and excitedly. Then her whole expression changed as she heard the other clan cats names. "Are you sure? what will they do if they find kits like us around their boarders?", Timberkit was a bit more worried than she should be about it.

[Hexict]

"Sure," he gave a shrug as Timberkit ask if they could do this again. He smiled at her again as she claimed that this was amazing, and couldn't help but give another laugh. Their territory was huge and he loved exploring it as well. When the molly said that it was fun to break the rules, Orchidkit gave a nod of agreement. "That's why I do it," he explained. "It's great and fun to great the rules - just as long as you don't get caught," he made another proud pose, for he hadn't been caught breaking any rules in awhile.

He gave a nod as she asked if he was sure. "'Course! Come on," he tried to remember where Shadowclan territory was. He had accidentally stumbled upon it one day, and has since returned to keep an eye on their border. He didn't want any stinky Shadowclanners on Thunderclan territory! As Timberkit questioned what they would do if they caught them near the border, Orchidkit answered carelessly. "They won't find us, Shadowclan is almost as dumb as Windclan," he mewed.

[Stormpelt]

Timberkit was still a bit unsure about going near the Shadowclan boarders. Then she chuckled a bit at Orchidkits comment on Shadowclan and Windclan. "They both stink too if i must say. I'm sure they wont find me since I'm the smallest kit in the nursery by far! We could probably spy too!", The kit mewed as crouched down scrawling along the blade like grass. She was trying make herself look like a mighty warrior but then laughed as she found it kind of silly.

[Maplefur]

Swiftcry leaped,jaws grasping the bunny by the neck.The creature squirmed,trying to free itself,but to no avail.Soon,it fell limp.Eyes shining with triumph,the warrior lifted her head,nodding silently to Maplefur,murmuring thanks to Starclan for its life.I hope this is enough.The molly thought."You should go try to catch something,I'll bury this."The warrior murmured,but loud enough for Maplefur to hear,tail swishing at the ground,but not making any loud noises to disturb the prey.The molly trotted over to her hole,digging up again,and dropping the rabbit in the pile,soon putting the dirt back over the hole. (semi-long post...? . 3 .)

Maplefur nodded, then turned around to stalk further into the forest. She kept her tail slightly raised, making sure not to disturb any stray twigs. Finally, she caught the scent of a robin. Maplefur paused and raised her head, scenting the air to pin point the prey. Turning to her left, she checked to make sure she was downwind before advancing. Coming up behind a tree, she saw the bird pecking the ground in the roots, trying to find a worm. Maplefur stalked up to a large root, peering over the top at the bird. When it lowered its head to try and find food, she jumped from her hiding spot and landed on the robin right as it started to beat it's wings. Giving a killing bite, she thanked Starclan and proceeded to bury the prey among the roots of the tree.

(decent length one here too xD)

[Ever]

Ratsting stared into Echofrost's eyes as the silence stretched on. His heart seemed to swell with every passing moment. A loud purr burst from his chest as she leaned up against him. He was so overcome with emotion, that was all he could do. He bent his head over hers, giving her ear a lick. His heart was beating so loud and fast he was sure it would beat right out of his chest. This was so different from their earlier apprenticeship, he didn't know what to do. So instead of speaking, he simply stood there, his chin on her head, her head on his chest. His purring grew louder and louder, wishing the moment would last forever.
(Sorry for the extremely tiny post, I got random writers block Dx)

Echofrost let the moment drag on for some time. Their bodies pressed together, hearts beating as one as time seemed to stretch on around them endlessly. The rest of the world seemed so far away in that moment, no thoughts of Ratsting becoming leader or any cat noticing them intruded her mind and peace. All that seemed to exist in the moment was the two of them, and it was a sensation Echofrost wanted to experience again and again, this solitude and peace. Though a brisk wind picked up and swept through the forest, piercing through her thin coat and sending a chill down her spine. It sang promises of leaf-bare and cold, cruel times. She pulled back with a shiver. "It's getting cold Ratsting." She mewed softly, looking up into her eyes with round ones filled with affection. She couldn't seem to wipe the awestruck look of love off her face. "We should head back before it gets too dark and chilly." She suggested, though she didn't want to go back to the clan. There were too many cats in the clan that she didn't enjoy the presence of for her to be happy there. Perhaps once Ratsting was in charge she could get some influence on who got to stay in the clan and what to do with the weaklings that she despised. "You need rest as you've got big plans coming up too."

[monfang]

"Then why do you keep bringing me here?" Honeypaw teased, splashing him back.

He chuckled, and splashed her some more. "Because, this is where we go. To have fun and, well, I guess swim." he joked, and jumped onto the bank, splashing her one last time, laughing.

[Random Melody]

"Yeah, guess so," Honeypaw laughed, shaking the water droplets off her whiskers. She splashed Lionpaw one last time before climbing out after him, chuckling.

[Ever]

As soon as the other molly began in the direction that she had been appointed to, Jayflower headed her own way. She loved the feeling of the tall grasses rubbing against her pelt as she stalked through them, and she rubbed against them as she made her way towards where she imagined Silvercloud to be. As the mottled molly began to prowl forward she could hear the small rodents scuttling away, the smarter ones off to the sides and the victims towards her hunting partner. Those would be ended soon, and the ones that Silvercloud pushed towards her would also be ended in a confusing chase when all the prey met together in the center. She ran her tongue over her teeth, practically able to taste the flesh already as she breathed in their alluring scent. She picked up her prowl ever so slightly so that she would meet the other molly more quickly and receive her reward of prey. Empress Of Evil

[Drago Victinius Bloodward]

(For goose) stoneheart leaped at iceclaw only to be pinned as iceclaw knocked him out of the air with a back kick and wrestle him to the ground

[Empress Of Evil]

As soon as the other molly began in the direction that she had been appointed to, Jayflower headed her own way. She loved the feeling of the tall grasses rubbing against her pelt as she stalked through them, and she rubbed against them as she made her way towards where she imagined Silvercloud to be. As the mottled molly began to prowl forward she could hear the small rodents scuttling away, the smarter ones off to the sides and the victims towards her hunting partner. Those would be ended soon, and the ones that Silvercloud pushed towards her would also be ended in a confusing chase when all the prey met together in the center. She ran her tongue over her teeth, practically able to taste the flesh already as she breathed in their alluring scent. She picked up her prowl ever so slightly so that she would meet the other molly more quickly and receive her reward of prey. Empress Of Evil

As the tabby she cat was reaching her destination she started to sink lower to the ground till she was in a crouch. The grass made it hard for Silvercloud to spot her hunting companion, her amber hues unable to see past the many strands of grass. The she cat debated with herself about whether or not she should start going. Realising they hadn't really planned on a signal or anything. Silvercloud's thoughts soon wafted away into the air as she smelt a subtle smell of rodents. Forgeting about any signal she could try or anything of that sort, she let herself be distracted and opened her jaws lightly. Tasting the air. Grass and rodents. Though the second one was what she really wanted. She felt her mouth starting to water, just imagining the crunching of small bones. She started to prowl forward slowly, forgetting to wait or whatever she was meant to do. Her belly rumbling softly.

[Clearstream]

BlueFeather , This is for yu.

Dustrage stalked through the territory, holding her tail up. She was here for prey, although you couldn't tell from the way she walked. Leaves and twigs rustled underfoot, but she paid no mind. Many elders would call her method of hunting irresponsible and pointless, but she paid no mind to what anyone thought.

Seemingly randomly, she dropping into a crouch and prowled silently toward a certain spot in the midst of the forest floor. When she was only a few feet away from it, she pounced. Nothing. The mouse had heard her and scurried away. Hissing in anger, she straightened up, then crouched down again. When she really needed to, she could hunt well, but usually she just messed around.

Now, however, it was time to get some freshkill.

After only about ten minutes, she had easily caught three mice. She held them by the tail in her mouth and started walking back to camp when she heard something.....

(Your turn to post as your kit and have him make a sound.)

[BlueFeather]

BlueFeather , This is for yu.

Dustrage stalked through the territory, holding her tail up. She was here for prey, although you couldn't tell from the way she walked. Leaves and twigs rustled underfoot, but she paid no mind. Many elders would call her method of hunting irresponsible and pointless, but she paid no mind to what anyone thought.

Seemingly randomly, she dropping into a crouch and prowled silently toward a certain spot in the midst of the forest floor. When she was only a few feet away from it, she pounced. Nothing. The mouse had heard her and scurried away. Hissing in anger, she straightened up, then crouched down again. When she really needed to, she could hunt well, but usually she just messed around.

Now, however, it was time to get some freshkill.

After only about ten minutes, she had easily caught three mice. She held them by the tail in her mouth and started walking back to camp when she heard something.....

(Your turn to post as your kit and have him make a sound.)



It sounded of a wounded kit.. in the distance a little kit had hurt herself from a fall onto a rock.. the kit just limped into a box that was slightly rotting and breaking apart.. the kit goes into the box and lays into a leaf pile made with moss and grass for a comfy bed.. the kit then tends for her wound...

[Clearstream]

BlueFeather

Dustrage knew that sound. It was a kit. A wounded kit. She ran towards the sound and arrived to see a small kit sitting in a half decayed box. She stopped, unsure of what to do next. Ask if they were okay? No....pick them up? No. "Think Dustrage, think! She took a deep breath and crouched down, trying to sound nonthreatening. Urg, she HATED kits! "Hi there. I'm Dustrage."

[BlueFeather]

BlueFeather

Dustrage knew that sound. It was a kit. A wounded kit. She ran towards the sound and arrived to see a small kit sitting in a half decayed box. She stopped, unsure of what to do next. Ask if they were okay? No....pick them up? No. "Think Dustrage, think! She took a deep breath and crouched down, trying to sound nonthreatening. Urg, she HATED kits! "Hi there. I'm Dustrage."

The kit looked at the feline confused... she then meows "Um... I'm Nothing... Why are you at my box...? are you just one of those stupid warriors trying to force me to go somewhere or something..? and if so.. go away.. I don't need help.." the kit turned around.

[Clearstream]

BlueFeather

Dustrage was not amused. She wasn't going to take no as an answer from a kit when she didn't take no for an answer for anyone else. "You don't have a choice." She leaned over and swiftly picked the kit up by the name of her neck. "While we are walking back you can tell me who you are."

[BlueFeather]

BlueFeather

Dustrage was not amused. She wasn't going to take no as an answer from a kit when she didn't take no for an answer for anyone else. "You don't have a choice." She leaned over and swiftly picked the kit up by the name of her neck. "While we are walking back you can tell me who you are."


The kit just yoweled and struggled trying to scratch the cat. "Lemme go! I don't know! AUUUGHHH!! Lemme go! I don't want limits! I'm not a little useless babe anymore!!" The kit just struggled the entire way there..

[Hexict]

stormblaze

"I don't think you have to worry about that, i mean, there are some short warriors," the tom pointed out, it was an innocent comment and hadn't meant to point out Timberkit's size so bluntly. "Oh, sorry! I hadn't meant to-" he flattened his ears in embarrassment and glanced away, not sure what use to use in his apology. Orchidkit felt bad for saying that, but forced a smile as he focused on the last thing she said. "I bet," he purred as she stated that she'd be a great warrior. He wondered how many kits had big ambitious and decided that most of them would. He thought for a heartbeat about Northpaw. Why would a cat want to become a medicine cat instead of a warrior? The young tortoiseshell couldn't understand that choice.

[Clearstream]

BlueFeather

Dustrage tilted her head side to side uselessly in an attempt to get the kit to settle down. When they returned to camp, she realized she had forgotten the mice. "Foxdung!" she swore, dropping the kit out on the ground as she did so. Now in a bad mood, she had no patience for the little kit. "What is your name, and why were you in the forest?"

[BlueFeather]

BlueFeather

Dustrage tilted her head side to side uselessly in an attempt to get the kit to settle down. When they returned to camp, she realized she had forgotten the mice. "Foxdung!" she swore, dropping the kit out on the ground as she did so. Now in a bad mood, she had no patience for the little kit. "What is your name, and why were you in the forest?"

the kit just meowed angerly. "i don't have a name.... and my mom left me here a long time ago... i don't got nobody and i don't need nobody. nobody cares anyway... i bet not even you do! i can tell when ya looked at me... the same look as my mum... hiding her feelings then bursting out in anger and swearing like nuts..! can you just leave me there? i can atleast die alone like mum told me to.."

[Clearstream]

BlueFeather

Dustrage was, for a moment, slightly thoughtful and touched by this statement, but she shook it off. "Yes, well, I don't like kits. I am sure someone who does can adopt you though." She had a slight respect for the kit due to the fact that they were able to read her face, but nothing more. (Yet. *snickersnacker*)

[BlueFeather]

BlueFeather

Dustrage was, for a moment, slightly thoughtful and touched by this statement, but she shook it off. "Yes, well, I don't like kits. I am sure someone who does can adopt you though." She had a slight respect for the kit due to the fact that they were able to read her face, but nothing more. (Yet. *snickersnacker*)

The kit just sighed. she meowed. "I don't want anybody... I hate older cats... I lost my trust.. my faith... my everything... I don't wanna end up a slave... I just want my box... and to just grow up alone..." the kit just looked hurt... and just started limping away.

[Stormpelt]

stormblaze

"I don't think you have to worry about that, i mean, there are some short warriors," the tom pointed out, it was an innocent comment and hadn't meant to point out Timberkit's size so bluntly. "Oh, sorry! I hadn't meant to-" he flattened his ears in embarrassment and glanced away, not sure what use to use in his apology. Orchidkit felt bad for saying that, but forced a smile as he focused on the last thing she said. "I bet," he purred as she stated that she'd be a great warrior. He wondered how many kits had big ambitious and decided that most of them would. He thought for a heartbeat about Northpaw. Why would a cat want to become a medicine cat instead of a warrior? The young tortoiseshell couldn't understand that choice.

"Thanks Orchidkit.", Timberkit frowned but let the that slide for now. "It's fine really I know I'm small and one day I might be bigger than I think I am.", The lass beamed a smiled. We have three more moons before we become an apprentice right?", Timberkit mew excitedly. "Then we can train together and practice our skills maybe. I'll probably be stuck getting rid of ticks from the elders.", Timberkit shivered at the thought. She hated ticks and always had they make her skin itch and it was hard too get them off. "One thing I'll be waiting for is one of those meetings with all the clans!", Timberkit eyes shined bright at the thought.

[Clearstream]

BlueFeather

Dustrage sat still for a moment, pondering what the kit had said. Then she ran after her, quickly overtaking her and picking her up again. "Okay, explain. Everything. Tell me your life story." Alarm bells were ringing in her head, and she for some reason felt that the kit was tied into the Dark Forest.

[Hexict]

"Thanks Orchidkit.", Timberkit frowned but let the that slide for now. "It's fine really I know I'm small and one day I might be bigger than I think I am.", The lass beamed a smiled. We have three more moons before we become an apprentice right?", Timberkit mew excitedly. "Then we can train together and practice our skills maybe. I'll probably be stuck getting rid of ticks from the elders.", Timberkit shivered at the thought. She hated ticks and always had they make her skin itch and it was hard too get them off. "One thing I'll be waiting for is one of those meetings with all the clans!", Timberkit eyes shined bright at the thought.

"Don't worry, you'll be as big as the other warriors anyway!" He exclaimed with a wave of his tail. "And I can't wait for training, and besides, if we can sneak out of camp I'm sure that we'll be be able to hide from tick duty," he gave a laugh at the thought of hiding from jobs like those - it was just part of his mischievous nature. He glanced around at the trees and tried to remember what it was like... but everything kind of looked the same to him. His ears perked as she spoke of the Gathering. "Oh yeah, I'm excited for that too!"

[Stormpelt]

"I don't mind sneaking away into the territory too avoid that duty.", Timberkit laughed and bounded forward. The breeze of the wind felt great on her pelt and she liked it. Then her ear perked up when she heard the word she was thinking. "Is that what it is called?!", Timberkit asked as she stopped. "I wonder how many cats are there anyway...Probably a lot!", Timberkit mewed as she kept walking. "I bet they might be scared of ya When you become a warrior Orchidkit you will be HUGE compared too them!", The lass said as her tail swayed back and forth.

[BlueFeather]

BlueFeather

Dustrage sat still for a moment, pondering what the kit had said. Then she ran after her, quickly overtaking her and picking her up again. "Okay, explain. Everything. Tell me your life story." Alarm bells were ringing in her head, and she for some reason felt that the kit was tied into the Dark Forest.

The kit tell her the little depressing story... it was so depressing and dangerous it sounded crazy. she meowed. "Ok... I told you... can I go now?"

[lone]

Timberpaw padded into the territory, the young tom looking around almost uneasily. He wasn't quite sure why he had ventured out at this moment- until he remembered, he was trying to escape from the more crowded clearing. Unfortunately for him, silence was something that he rarely got, and he appreciated it when he could have it. Timberpaw's senses were all on high alert, and he felt as though he could hear any noise. Despite being a well built cat, Timberpaw was a good hunter and was pretty good at moving quietly. He could smell several different scents, including the ones of other cats...a few he recognized and could name, and others he wasn't sure where they came from. Timberpaw's tail twitched slightly, almost unconsciously, and he looked back in a startled manner, having heard the sound of a twig snapping as he did so. He crouched low to the ground, his green orbs fixated on the spot where he had heard the noise, and he crept forwards over-eagerly, accidentally finding his tail caught between two branches. He gave a frustrated mew, eventually managing to pull it out without causing any damage to it, but by the time he turned back the noise had stopped and he had lost the scent and position of whatever it was. The young tom could feel a slight stinging sensation in his tail still, and knew it was most likely sore from being pulled out from between the branches. It hadn't exactly been an easy fix- and it only reminded him more of how clumsy and insecure he could be. Why can't I be more confident of what I'm doing and pay more attention to my surroundings? Timberpaw thought to himself, as the tip of his tail began to twitch in an irritated manner once more. He was almost hoping that another cat would show up- perhaps he would be able to make a new friend. Besides his sister, Timberpaw had had very few friends and at the moment, none at all.

[doghouse]

Timberpaw padded into the territory, the young tom looking around almost uneasily. He wasn't quite sure why he had ventured out at this moment- until he remembered, he was trying to escape from the more crowded clearing. Unfortunately for him, silence was something that he rarely got, and he appreciated it when he could have it. Timberpaw's senses were all on high alert, and he felt as though he could hear any noise. Despite being a well built cat, Timberpaw was a good hunter and was pretty good at moving quietly. He could smell several different scents, including the ones of other cats...a few he recognized and could name, and others he wasn't sure where they came from. Timberpaw's tail twitched slightly, almost unconsciously, and he looked back in a startled manner, having heard the sound of a twig snapping as he did so. He crouched low to the ground, his green orbs fixated on the spot where he had heard the noise, and he crept forwards over-eagerly, accidentally finding his tail caught between two branches. He gave a frustrated mew, eventually managing to pull it out without causing any damage to it, but by the time he turned back the noise had stopped and he had lost the scent and position of whatever it was. The young tom could feel a slight stinging sensation in his tail still, and knew it was most likely sore from being pulled out from between the branches. It hadn't exactly been an easy fix- and it only reminded him more of how clumsy and insecure he could be. Why can't I be more confident of what I'm doing and pay more attention to my surroundings? Timberpaw thought to himself, as the tip of his tail began to twitch in an irritated manner once more. He was almost hoping that another cat would show up- perhaps he would be able to make a new friend. Besides his sister, Timberpaw had had very few friends and at the moment, none at all.
Apurva crept through the undergrowth, setting down each paw carefully, as if stalking a mouse. She wasn't really sure where she was. She'd never been here before, and it made her rather on edge. Around her, trees swayed in a warm breeze, making the leaves rub together, creating a loud rustling that put her off. She accidentally stepped on a twig and it broke with a loud crack. She looked around, not sure what to do. Suddenly, the strong, fresh scent of cat washed over the molly, and her green eyes widened with panic. The red black and white molly quickly darted through the trees, stopping a good distance away. From where she'd scented the cat came a new, sounding a little frustrated to her. Curious, Apurva made a wide circle around, keeping away, but moving in an almost crescent shape so she could come around behind whoever it was. Suddenly, the forest didn't seem quite as inviting. It seemed darker, more foreboding. She pressed up against an oak, peering around it carefully. Now she was downwind, and she hoped the winds wouldn't shift. She saw a young tom. Maybe just a little younger than herself. She didn't move, then, after a moment, she took several steps away, careful not to disturb the leaves that covered the ground in a thick layer. I thought I'd be alone. But nope. There seems to be cats everywhere.... the young loner was mildly disappointed, though she was also curious as to who that was. She sighed, then went forward again, her green gaze watching carefully as she waited, wondering what he was doing. Where she was, beside the oak, was quite shady, and she hoped it would help hide her. Besides, I doubt he'll see me anyway. She added, hoping she was right. Apurva knew she was taking a big risk by staying in one place so long, but she didn't bother to move.

[Delta Reliant]

Amberstorm saw himself standing on the shore of the lake. He couldn't help but shiver at the slight breeze. "So this is where we're hunting then..."

[Maplefur]

Amberstorm saw himself standing on the shore of the lake. He couldn't help but shiver at the slight breeze. "So this is where we're hunting then..."

Maplefur padded up to his side, raising her tail slightly as she perked up. "Yup! I always love hunting by the lake, the sounds of the waves are so soothing." She closed her eyes for a moment, before popping them back open. "Let's go! Last one to catch prey is a piece of crowfood," she teased before spinning around and padding into the undergrowth.

[Delta Reliant]

Maplefur padded up to his side, raising her tail slightly as she perked up. "Yup! I always love hunting by the lake, the sounds of the waves are so soothing." She closed her eyes for a moment, before popping them back open. "Let's go! Last one to catch prey is a piece of crowfood," she teased before spinning around and padding into the undergrowth.
Amberstorm stuttered for a second before jumping into the undergrowth after her. He was 50% sure he would have trouble catching anything anyways. "A-alright! you better catch something before i do then!" He was trying to act a bit more energetic before he jumped deeper into the undergrowth, and more towards some prey hiding places.

[Maplefur]

Amberstorm stuttered for a second before jumping into the undergrowth after her. He was 50% sure he would have trouble catching anything anyways. "A-alright! you better catch something before i do then!" He was trying to act a bit more energetic before he jumped deeper into the undergrowth, and more towards some prey hiding places.

Maplefur purred slightly before becoming quiet, calming herself and putting all senses on high alert. She wondered what she would find- a rabbit sounded nice right about then. She opened her mouth to scent the air, vole hitting her instantly. Vole doesn't sound too bad either... She licked her lips, already imagining the sweet scent. Crouching, the calico she-cat padded softly towards the source of the smell. Seeing some blazes of grass twitch, she paused again. She swiveled her ears forward, listening. That's it! Crouching lower, she carefully stalked forward. The movement from the prey halted, and the vole dashed out of it's hiding spot. Mouse-dung, it spotted me! She quickly dashed to her side and slammed her paw down, just barely managing to trap the creature and giving it a kill bite. She looked sheepishly for Amberstorm, wondering if he saw her sloppy catch.

[Delta Reliant]

Maplefur purred slightly before becoming quiet, calming herself and putting all senses on high alert. She wondered what she would find- a rabbit sounded nice right about then. She opened her mouth to scent the air, vole hitting her instantly. Vole doesn't sound too bad either... She licked her lips, already imagining the sweet scent. Crouching, the calico she-cat padded softly towards the source of the smell. Seeing some blazes of grass twitch, she paused again. She swiveled her ears forward, listening. That's it! Crouching lower, she carefully stalked forward. The movement from the prey halted, and the vole dashed out of it's hiding spot. Mouse-dung, it spotted me! She quickly dashed to her side and slammed her paw down, just barely managing to trap the creature and giving it a kill bite. She looked sheepishly for Amberstorm, wondering if he saw her sloppy catch.
Amberstorm had spotted the catch from the corner of his eye and almost laughed but managed to suppress it. He didn't want to seem... mean or teasing. He waited a few seconds until the scent of blood barely reached him "Guess i'm crowfood then?" Amberstorm chuckled before veering off to find something else... In a short period he saw a small bird pecking on a few seeds scattered around a patch of grass. Perfect. He circled around his prey until he found the perfect spot and pounced. His claws effortlessly snatched onto the bird a clean kill! He had the urge to bounce around happily but covered the feeling incase she was watching.

[Crumbleless]

(For goose) stoneheart leaped at iceclaw only to be pinned as iceclaw knocked him out of the air with a back kick and wrestle him to the ground
(OOC: Oops sorry! I've been a little busy lately..)
Copperpaw suddenly turned serious,"Who's training session is this? Mine or yours?" She then burst into laughter and as she calmed down slight she mewed,"Maybe we should go hunting if everyone is going to battle when its my training."

[Drago Victinius Bloodward]

(OOC: Oops sorry! I've been a little busy lately..)
Copperpaw suddenly turned serious,"Who's training session is this? Mine or yours?" She then burst into laughter and as she calmed down slight she mewed,"Maybe we should go hunting if everyone is going to battle when its my training."
All three brothers looked at her then at each other and smiled "well then how about you learn how to fight multiple enemies at once" redclaw said

[Dizerel]

Lightningclaw trotted into the territory with his mate close behind. He was so excited that they would get some more free time together. Recently, it seemed that everyone had given the two a break after they became warriors, probably because they all knew that the two of them would want some free time together. "Well, you are better than me at this, so im gonna have to rely on you for most of the prey we catch" Lightningclaw said with a sigh.

[Captain]

Autumnleaf smiled at him as they both entered the hunting grounds, although other things were in her mind. “Of course..” She purred, rubbing her body against his for a teasing moment and then breaking away from him, “We all know that you’re not that good at catching prey.” A hint of a challenge was in her gaze as she smirked at him. “How about we do a little practice for hunting? To help you out, of course.” The small she-cat chuckled almost darkly at this, looking back at him as her short tail flicked back and forth. “I’ll be the prey and you can practice hunting me.” She seemed to turn and pad around him quietly, her gaze never leaving his. “Sound good, Lightningclaw?” She mewed, her tone hushed.

[Dizerel]

Catching onto what she meant, Lightningclaw smirked. "well... what if I caught you NOW!" and as he said this he leapt at her, pinning her to the ground. "What easy prey you are" he laughed.

[Captain]

She uttered an abrupt meow of surprise, being pinned sharply to the ground. “Hey, that’s no fair!” The she-cat declared, touching noses with him with a giggle erupting from her, “You didn’t even give me a chance to go and hide.” Autumnleaf purred and looked up at him with a sparkle in her eyes. “You’re such a tease, you know that?”

[Crumbleless]

All three brothers looked at her then at each other and smiled "well then how about you learn how to fight multiple enemies at once" redclaw said
Copperpaw thought a moment before nodding,"Ok then, you make the first move though!"

[Drago Victinius Bloodward]

Copperpaw thought a moment before nodding,"Ok then, you make the first move though!"
"Of course" redclaw said flicking his tail his brothers took up position on opposite sides of her the crouched waiting for redclae

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"Of course" redclaw said flicking his tail his brothers took up position on opposite sides of her the crouched waiting for redclae
Copperpaw didn't even wait for Redclaw as she depended on the element of suprise. The she-cat launched herself at Stoneheart and threw both her paws between his hips and his spine.

[Drago Victinius Bloodward]

Copperpaw didn't even wait for Redclaw as she depended on the element of suprise. The she-cat launched herself at Stoneheart and threw both her paws between his hips and his spine.
Stoneheart ducked under her letting her fly over then backed away towards his brothers who stood at his sides

[Crumbleless]

Stoneheart ducked under her letting her fly over then backed away towards his brothers who stood at his sides
The 10 moon old apprentice yowled in pain as she hit the ground with a crack,"It hurts!" She cried trying not to let the front paw she had broken touch the ground as she stood on three paws holding her right front paw in the air.

[Drago Victinius Bloodward]

The 10 moon old apprentice yowled in pain as she hit the ground with a crack,"It hurts!" She cried trying not to let the front paw she had broken touch the ground as she stood on three paws holding her right front paw in the air.
Redclaw ran over to her "calm down calm down we'll get back to camp" he said (pm the medicine cat if you havent already)

[Ghostly Cristalline]

Sandypaw walked into the cave and watched all the mentors with their apprentices. 'I wish i had a mentor' she thought.

[Maplefur]

Amberstorm had spotted the catch from the corner of his eye and almost laughed but managed to suppress it. He didn't want to seem... mean or teasing. He waited a few seconds until the scent of blood barely reached him "Guess i'm crowfood then?" Amberstorm chuckled before veering off to find something else... In a short period he saw a small bird pecking on a few seeds scattered around a patch of grass. Perfect. He circled around his prey until he found the perfect spot and pounced. His claws effortlessly snatched onto the bird a clean kill! He had the urge to bounce around happily but covered the feeling incase she was watching.

Maplefur let out a huff. "Yeah you are, but barely. That was a lousy catch," she admitted. She dug a hole for her vole and dropped it in before covering it back up. Looking back up, she saw Amberstorm pounce and catch a bird. "Nice catch!" She trotted over to his side and bumped his shoulder playfully. "Your're still crowfood, though."
(Good night!)

[Delta Reliant]

Maplefur let out a huff. "Yeah you are, but barely. That was a lousy catch," she admitted. She dug a hole for her vole and dropped it in before covering it back up. Looking back up, she saw Amberstorm pounce and catch a bird. "Nice catch!" She trotted over to his side and bumped his shoulder playfully. "Your're still crowfood, though."
(Good night!)
(Not quite :p)
Amberstorm laughed a bit "Yeah, im definitely crowfood." He grabbed his bird and hid it under a root. "But apparently crowfood makes better catches" He purred slightly at the end.

[Crumbleless]

Redclaw ran over to her "calm down calm down we'll get back to camp" he said (pm the medicine cat if you havent already)
I just sent him a friend request a bit ago)
Copperpaw nodded and started to limp out of the cave her eyes shimmering with pain. (@Crystalline I have Aspenfall: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hqoFfb2vs73lAOprUw9dJv-yS7WNvEPnEuvAcep3LcQ/edit?usp=drive_web who could be Sandypaw's mentor.) Ignore the last uncompleted part of his character page)

[Drago Victinius Bloodward]

I just sent him a friend request a bit ago)
Copperpaw nodded and started to limp out of the cave her eyes shimmering with pain. (@Crystalline I have Aspenfall: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hqoFfb2vs73lAOprUw9dJv-yS7WNvEPnEuvAcep3LcQ/edit?usp=drive_web who could be Sandypaw's mentor.) Ignore the last uncompleted part of his character page)
Redclaw iceclaw and stoneheart followed her keeping close in case she needed help

[Crumbleless]

Redclaw iceclaw and stoneheart followed her keeping close in case she needed help
Copperpaw started to move a little faster as the pain hit her like a wave. She shuddered before slowing down slightly and staring at the ground to make sure she didn't trip as she exited the cave.

[Drago Victinius Bloodward]

Copperpaw started to move a little faster as the pain hit her like a wave. She shuddered before slowing down slightly and staring at the ground to make sure she didn't trip as she exited the cave.
"Take it slow or you'll injure yourself more" redclaw said

[Crumbleless]

Copperpaw nodded and limped through a few bushes trying to keep her paw away from anything that might hurt it more,"Redclaw?" She asked as she conjured a question in her head.

[Drago Victinius Bloodward]

Copperpaw nodded and limped through a few bushes trying to keep her paw away from anything that might hurt it more,"Redclaw?" She asked as she conjured a question in her head.
"What" redclaw said looking at her

[Crumbleless]

"What" redclaw said looking at her
"Do you think Zerosight will be able to fix my paw?",Copperpaw asked feeling as small as a mouse. Maybe Zerosight won't be able to fix my paw! What will happen then?! Copperpaw gulped and flattened her ears to her head in worry as they approached camp.

[Drago Victinius Bloodward]

"Do you think Zerosight will be able to fix my paw?",Copperpaw asked feeling as small as a mouse. Maybe Zerosight won't be able to fix my paw! What will happen then?! Copperpaw gulped and flattened her ears to her head in worry as they approached camp.
"Dont worry he'll patch it up you'll probably have to wait a bit till you can train again but it'll be ok" redclaw said

[Crumbleless]

"Dont worry he'll patch it up you'll probably have to wait a bit till you can train again but it'll be ok" redclaw said
Copperpaw nodded but was still slightly worried as they were about a tree length away from camp.

[Drago Victinius Bloodward]

Copperpaw nodded but was still slightly worried as they were about a tree length away from camp.
(To the clearing?)

[Hexict]

"I don't mind sneaking away into the territory too avoid that duty.", Timberkit laughed and bounded forward. The breeze of the wind felt great on her pelt and she liked it. Then her ear perked up when she heard the word she was thinking. "Is that what it is called?!", Timberkit asked as she stopped. "I wonder how many cats are there anyway...Probably a lot!", Timberkit mewed as she kept walking. "I bet they might be scared of ya When you become a warrior Orchidkit you will be HUGE compared too them!", The lass said as her tail swayed back and forth.

Orchidkit smiled as Timberkit got excited when he named the thing she was looking forward to. He thought about it for a moment, wondering what it was actually like. "Yeah, gotta be so many cats that they can't even all fit!" He didn't know how big the Seastones were, but couldn't imagine a place that could hold cats form all four clans. "It's probably as crowded as the nursery, too," he wrinkled his nose in disgust at the thought, but then threw a joking smile towards the molly. As she stated that they'll probably be afraid of her due to his size, he gave a proud look, puffing out his chest similar to how he did on their first trip. "I'll have them trembling in their pelts! Especially those scrawny Windclanners," he could just imagine the gathering when he's a warrior and even bigger than he currently was. He'd look even bigger compared to the small cat of Windclan. "Do you hear anything about the gathering? From your parents or other apprentices?" Orchidkit questioned, not many people spoke to him about it so he wasn't too aware of what to expect when the time came.

[Stormpelt]

Orchidkit smiled as Timberkit got excited when he named the thing she was looking forward to. He thought about it for a moment, wondering what it was actually like. "Yeah, gotta be so many cats that they can't even all fit!" He didn't know how big the Seastones were, but couldn't imagine a place that could hold cats form all four clans. "It's probably as crowded as the nursery, too," he wrinkled his nose in disgust at the thought, but then threw a joking smile towards the molly. As she stated that they'll probably be afraid of her due to his size, he gave a proud look, puffing out his chest similar to how he did on their first trip. "I'll have them trembling in their pelts! Especially those scrawny Windclanners," he could just imagine the gathering when he's a warrior and even bigger than he currently was. He'd look even bigger compared to the small cat of Windclan. "Do you hear anything about the gathering? From your parents or other apprentices?" Orchidkit questioned, not many people spoke to him about it so he wasn't too aware of what to expect when the time came.

"I probably would fit! all I need to do is squeeze between there bodies with ease, One thing I'm looking forward too is seeing all of the clan leaders!", Timberkit said excitedly then she tilted her head in confusion by the look Orchidkit gave off. "I see what you mean. You are really big for a kit and the other kits just sound like a bunch of crying mouse brains.", Timberkit hissed under her breath as she was starting to get annoyed by everything that went on in the nursery. "But soon after three moon we will be apprentices and we will have a bigger den and go into battles!", The lass said as she went into some weird fighting stance. Then she thought about his question and shrugged her shoulders. "I never really heard them talk about it to me not even my mother. Also I don't talk too any of the apprentices..", Timberkit said as she kept walking.

[Hexict]

The tortoiseshell could just imagine the small molly trying to squeeze in between a bunch of other warriors who would be squished while she could have enough room to be comfortable during the Gathering. When she started to describe how she saw the other kits they shared a den with, he furrowed his brows. He knew that the kits were annoying, but hadn't really thought of that as that bad. Though after a moment of thinking about it, the tom gave a small shrug. "I guess you're right about that one," the larger kit laughed. "Yeah, I can't wait 'til we become apprentices! That bigger den is definitely something to look forward to," he had snuck into the apprentices' den before - it was comfortable compared to the nursery, but he knew it would be more roomy for Timberkit due to the difference in their size. Orchidkit smiled as she brought up battles. "I can't wait for battle training and then being an actual part in battle," the fluffy tortoiseshell gave a small bounce in his step with this.

[Stormpelt]

The tortoiseshell could just imagine the small molly trying to squeeze in between a bunch of other warriors who would be squished while she could have enough room to be comfortable during the Gathering. When she started to describe how she saw the other kits they shared a den with, he furrowed his brows. He knew that the kits were annoying, but hadn't really thought of that as that bad. Though after a moment of thinking about it, the tom gave a small shrug. "I guess you're right about that one," the larger kit laughed. "Yeah, I can't wait 'til we become apprentices! That bigger den is definitely something to look forward to," he had snuck into the apprentices' den before - it was comfortable compared to the nursery, but he knew it would be more roomy for Timberkit due to the difference in their size. Orchidkit smiled as she brought up battles. "I can't wait for battle training and then being an actual part in battle," the fluffy tortoiseshell gave a small bounce in his step with this.

"I surely hope I am right!", Timberkit laughed before she rolled over onto her back. Being an apprentice Timberkit was looking forward too. It was the only thing that would keep her busy and out of the dens. "More space for me when we get there.", the lass chuckled as she rolled back onto her paws. She started to think if she was going too have an easy going mentor but Timberkit was looking forward to challenges. "Hehe, You would loose too a smaller foe Orchidkit.", Timberkit grinned as she referred to herself. Her tail swayed back and forth as a small purr rumbled in her throat. "I'm just joking.", The lass smiled innocently.

[Captain]

Autumnleaf padded through the lush forest hunting grounds that belonged to her clan, a light breeze ruffling her long golden-brown fur. She had no intention to hunt or run around like she used to, for now she was carrying kits of her beloved mate, Lightningclaw. The american bobtail knew that he would be deeply concerned with her causing a fuss while expecting, so she took it easy today. The soft chirps of birds rang in the trees above her as rays of sunlight shimmered on her back, making the small she-cat purr with delight. She sat down in the cold, green grass and watched as orange and red leaves fell from the branches, now drifting off in the wind on an adventure of their own. Everything seemed to happen so quickly, yet time stood still at this moment.

[Hexict]

"I surely hope I am right!", Timberkit laughed before she rolled over onto her back. Being an apprentice Timberkit was looking forward too. It was the only thing that would keep her busy and out of the dens. "More space for me when we get there.", the lass chuckled as she rolled back onto her paws. She started to think if she was going too have an easy going mentor but Timberkit was looking forward to challenges. "Hehe, You would loose too a smaller foe Orchidkit.", Timberkit grinned as she referred to herself. Her tail swayed back and forth as a small purr rumbled in her throat. "I'm just joking.", The lass smiled innocently.

He watched her as she lied down, and he took a spot near her. The kit smiled as she stated that she was hope she was right. He turned as Timberkit claimed it would mean more space for her. "Smaller cat?" He gave her a mocking hurt look. "Now why would I lose to someone as bid as a mouse?" The kit acted like he didn't know she was talking about herself. When she stated that she was joking, he laughed as well. "Me too - but don't even try starting a fight with me!" Orchidkit leaped into a playful position as he warned her.

[Stormpelt]

He watched her as she lied down, and he took a spot near her. The kit smiled as she stated that she was hope she was right. He turned as Timberkit claimed it would mean more space for her. "Smaller cat?" He gave her a mocking hurt look. "Now why would I lose to someone as bid as a mouse?" The kit acted like he didn't know she was talking about herself. When she stated that she was joking, he laughed as well. "Me too - but don't even try starting a fight with me!" Orchidkit leaped into a playful position as he warned her.

"Hey!, I'm almost as small as a mouse!", Timberkit sulked with a bit of irritation in her voice. Though she knew he probably didn't know she meant her self sge let it pass...for now. "Oh I take that as a challenge!", The lass jumped on all fours. She let her long fluffy tail sway back and forth playfully before she pounced at the tom. (thats a short post sorry.)

[Maplefur]

(Not quite :p)
Amberstorm laughed a bit "Yeah, im definitely crowfood." He grabbed his bird and hid it under a root. "But apparently crowfood makes better catches" He purred slightly at the end.

"We'll see about that! We're not done hunting yet," Maplefur reminded him, flashing a teasing glance his way before turning back to the forest and looking for some prey. Scenting mouse, she checked which way the air was blowing and moved downwind before stalking forwards slowly. Soon she saw the grey rodent, crawling along some fallen tree branches. Placing her steps delicately, she moved closer before pouncing and landing square on it. She finished it off before it could make a sound, raising her head happily. "See? I'm not that bad." She moved back to where she buried her vole, uncovering it and adding the mouse to her pile.

[Delta Reliant]

"We'll see about that! We're not done hunting yet," Maplefur reminded him, flashing a teasing glance his way before turning back to the forest and looking for some prey. Scenting mouse, she checked which way the air was blowing and moved downwind before stalking forwards slowly. Soon she saw the grey rodent, crawling along some fallen tree branches. Placing her steps delicately, she moved closer before pouncing and landing square on it. She finished it off before it could make a sound, raising her head happily. "See? I'm not that bad." She moved back to where she buried her vole, uncovering it and adding the mouse to her pile.
"Yeah, maybe you're not that bad..." maybe better then me sometimes "but all of us could improve." Amberstorm stalked away and couldn't find anything to hunt for a minute or two is there to much blood scent? but eventually he found a brave rabbit, trying to scavenge in the forest. Perfect.

[Maplefur]

"Yeah, maybe you're not that bad..." maybe better then me sometimes "but all of us could improve." Amberstorm stalked away and couldn't find anything to hunt for a minute or two is there to much blood scent? but eventually he found a brave rabbit, trying to scavenge in the forest. Perfect.

Maplefur tilted her head to the side. "True," she agreed. She scented the air for more prey, but had trouble finding any. I wonder if we should move to a different area? She turned to Amberstorm, about to suggest they leave. Seeing him crouched and looking like he was about to catch something, she immediately shut her mouth. Looking harder, she noticed a bit of white fur ahead of him. Rabbit! She stayed perfectly still, knowing how difficult it could be to catch one. Their hearing was excellent, so it was hard to stay undetected. She remembered vaguely how she had hoped to find a rabbit at the beginning of their hunt, but then again she was always hoping to catch one, as they were her favorite prey. Maplefur intently watched her hunting partner, waiting for him to make his catch.

[Delta Reliant]

Maplefur tilted her head to the side. "True," she agreed. She scented the air for more prey, but had trouble finding any. I wonder if we should move to a different area? She turned to Amberstorm, about to suggest they leave. Seeing him crouched and looking like he was about to catch something, she immediately shut her mouth. Looking harder, she noticed a bit of white fur ahead of him. Rabbit! She stayed perfectly still, knowing how difficult it could be to catch one. Their hearing was excellent, so it was hard to stay undetected. She remembered vaguely how she had hoped to find a rabbit at the beginning of their hunt, but then again she was always hoping to catch one, as they were her favorite prey. Maplefur intently watched her hunting partner, waiting for him to make his catch.
Amberstorm could tell that she was watching him i can't mess up right now... He sneaked away and climbed up a tree. His own technique. He carefully and quietly got closer until he was on a branch closer to the rabbit. He grabbed a small loose twig and threw it into the leaves on the other side of the clearing. The rabbit perked its head up and dashed away... towards him. He smiled and leapt down onto it. It never saw him coming. "Haha!" Amberstorm couldn't help but smile "Caught it!"

[Maplefur]

Amberstorm could tell that she was watching him i can't mess up right now... He sneaked away and climbed up a tree. His own technique. He carefully and quietly got closer until he was on a branch closer to the rabbit. He grabbed a small loose twig and threw it into the leaves on the other side of the clearing. The rabbit perked its head up and dashed away... towards him. He smiled and leapt down onto it. It never saw him coming. "Haha!" Amberstorm couldn't help but smile "Caught it!"

"Great Starclan that was amazing!" Maplefur dashed over to Amberstorm, excitement sparking in her eyes. "Where did you learn that? My mentor never taught me that!" She twirled around him, tail flicking back and forth.

[Delta Reliant]

"Great Starclan that was amazing!" Maplefur dashed over to Amberstorm, excitement sparking in her eyes. "Where did you learn that? My mentor never taught me that!" She twirled around him, tail flicking back and forth.
"Well... i uh came up with it..." Amberstorm chuckled awkwardly for a second "i always saw how warriors would be in teams of two and one would scare the rabbit into the others grasp... so i thought up the idea to use the same concept but in a way that its actually possible by yourself... in the trees"

[Maplefur]

"Well... i uh came up with it..." Amberstorm chuckled awkwardly for a second "i always saw how warriors would be in teams of two and one would scare the rabbit into the others grasp... so i thought up the idea to use the same concept but in a way that its actually possible by yourself... in the trees"

"That's awesome! You have to teach me some time!" Maplefur excitedly batted at her tail, before realizing she probably looked like a kit. She paused and awkwardly swallowed. "Well, um, I think we have enough, wouldn't you say? Want to go back to camp and eat?"

[Delta Reliant]

"That's amazing! You have to teach me some time!" Maplefur excitedly batted at her tail, before realizing she probably looked like a kit. She paused and awkwardly swallowed. "Well, um, I think we have enough, wouldn't you say? Want to go back to camp and eat?"
"S-sure..." Amberstorm shook himself and brought back the smile he had when he caught the rabbit "Lets get going!" He went back to get his smaller prey and then lugged the rabbit on his back. Thank starclan for my size.

[Maplefur]

"S-sure..." Amberstorm shook himself and brought back the smile he had when he caught the rabbit "Lets get going!" He went back to get his smaller prey and then lugged the rabbit on his back. Thank starclan for my size.

Maplefur jogged over to her spot, digging up her vole and mouse before returning back to Amberstorm. She nodded to him, telling him to lead the way.

[Delta Reliant]

Maplefur jogged over to her spot, digging up her vole and mouse before returning back to Amberstorm. She nodded to him, telling him to lead the way.
"Alright, lets head back!" Amberstorm started to lead them back to camp as fast as he could with a rabbit on his back.
(To clearing?)

[Maplefur]

"Alright, lets head back!" Amberstorm started to lead them back to camp as fast as he could with a rabbit on his back.
(To clearing?)

Maplefur trailed behind, ready to help if the rabbit fell off. She glanced around, taking note of all the flowers along the way.

(Yup, see you there!)

[Hexict]

"Hey!, I'm almost as small as a mouse!", Timberkit sulked with a bit of irritation in her voice. Though she knew he probably didn't know she meant her self sge let it pass...for now. "Oh I take that as a challenge!", The lass jumped on all fours. She let her long fluffy tail sway back and forth playfully before she pounced at the tom. (thats a short post sorry.)

"Almost doesn't cut it - small is small," he teased, and flicked her with his tail as she stated that she was almost as small as a mouse, though he wasn't trying to be mean or anything and was rather just joking around with the other kit. When Timberkit leaped to her paws and decided to give into his little playful fight a mischievous smile grew and he prepared himself for when the smaller kit attempted her attack. Orchidkit laughed and leaped out of the way - but his zero training made him clumsy and have little knowledge on battling. He turned on his friend and attempted an attack of his own... but it came out terrible.

(it's fine, mine was short too ^.^)

[Captain]

Autumnleaf padded through the dense undergrowth that was the hunting grounds of Thunderclan. She shut her eyes and kept her head low as she walked along, feeling soft green grass brush under her paws as a chilling leaf-fall breeze ruffled her long, golden-brown fur that made her shiver. The small american bobtail gave a steady sigh, her head aching slightly from the lack of sleep that she had gotten in the past couple nights. With all the lingering thoughts in her brain, she couldn’t think straight and it made her quiet. She hoped not to worry Lightningclaw with her odd behavior, it was just her usual depression - which she had when she was an apprentice, nothing has really changed in her personality since her warrior ceremony. Autumnleaf stretched out her front paws and quickened her pace through the bushes until she reached a shallow stream, sitting down and watching as orange and red leaves floated down the current. She was completely silent with only a single flick of her ear to signal her attention to her surroundings.

[Dizerel]

Lightningclaw sniffed the air. He was looking for his mate since she was out hunting. Eventually able to track down her familiar sweet scent, he followed it till he saw her a bit aways. "Out hunting?" he said casuallly, strolling up to her. He didnt care if he scared off whatever she was trying to catch, as it would be more amusing. "You know you cant avoid me, right?"

[Captain]

The american bobtail jumped slightly at the abrupt sound of his familiar voice, disrupting her deep thoughts. She turned her head to glance at him, her green-eyes seeming to not show much of any certain emotion. “Not today. I wouldn’t want to harm the kits with hunting, would I?” Autumnleaf said, patting her belly with one paw. To his other statement, she did not reply right away, instead she just stared at the water for a second or two. “I guess I cannot avoid you anymore.” She said with a light-hearted chuckle, “I’m glad that you are willing to spend more time with me than when we were apprentices.” Her tone was shallow and almost dull as she breathed in the fresh air that was mixed with various scents. “I don’t think that it would be very good for me to be alone without you. It’s hard enough with my emotions and such getting in my way these days.”

[Dizerel]

"Well im always here for you" Lightningclaw said. He walked up to Autumnleaf and brushed sides with her, purring. "Is there anything you need? Id be happy to oblige, especially considering everything is easy for me" lightningclaw joked, referencing his powers.

[Captain]

Autumnleaf was silent for a moment, processing his words as she felt his warm body pressed against her. She felt safe and complete within his touch. “I just want you here with me, that's all I want. When we were apprentices, I was never able to express my true feelings for you and that was utter torture for me. I love you so much, Lightningclaw.” She muttered, nuzzling his neck softly, “I hope you never leave me. I want to know that you love me. Even with your abilities, I’m glad that I still mean something to you.” It was truly important to her, that he loved her like this. She was glad to be able to start a family with him and be happy together.

[monfang]

With a stretch of his paws, Lionpaw roamed the territory. The feel of having no escort, especially not his mentor, made him feel more free. But once he was a Warrior, he would be able to do so much more. He shook out his fur, and began to run, feeling the wind in his pelt.

[Stormpelt]

"Almost doesn't cut it - small is small," he teased, and flicked her with his tail as she stated that she was almost as small as a mouse, though he wasn't trying to be mean or anything and was rather just joking around with the other kit. When Timberkit leaped to her paws and decided to give into his little playful fight a mischievous smile grew and he prepared himself for when the smaller kit attempted her attack. Orchidkit laughed and leaped out of the way - but his zero training made him clumsy and have little knowledge on battling. He turned on his friend and attempted an attack of his own... but it came out terrible.

(it's fine, mine was short too ^.^)


"Small is not small!", the kit said with a hint of anger in her voice but laughed it off. She missed the tom when she tried too attack him so she waited for him to attack and it came out poorly. "What kind of attack is that!", Timberkit said as she started laughing. "For a big kit you are pretty clumsy.", Timberkit said as a smirk spread across her face.

[Hexict]

Orchidkit lashed his tail as Timberkit laughed off his attacked. He did feel the heat of embarrassment at this, but he decided to let it slide since he didn't want an actual fight. Instead he let himself relax and laughed with her. "What can I say? I haven't really started my training yet," the tortoiseshell point out. He sat down for a moment and glanced around. "Why does some much of our territory look a like?" He huffed randomly. Orchidkit blinked and turned back towards the molly. "Sorry - that was random!" He laughed.

[Hexict]

Nighty

A small Abyssinian wearily made his way onto the Thunderclan territory. His legs were shaking, but more out of fear than weakness. He didn't know much of the clan cats, all he knew was that he was on land he shouldn't be... but where else could go? He ran away, and if he went back he'd be punished - possibly even killed. Avorton was too small and thin for the Syndicate, he was viewed as weak there, so this was his attempt at an escape. They no longer visited the clans so he believed himself to be safer here than out there, wandering around territories that the Syndicate could easily access - he doubted they'd come looking for him, but if they happened to find, then they would kill him. Suddenly Avorton tripped on a root that stuck out of the ground and fell on his face.

[goddess of ducks]

Nightbreeze prowled through the territory. Her black pelt blended in with the myriads of shadows cast by the branches overhead. Her green orbs glowed bright in the forest, they scanned from left to right searching for signs of prey. Her ears remained alert and pricked forwards, occasionally swinging to listen for the small prey. At the sound of dead leaves crunching she immediately assumed a piece of prey, possibly a bird. Instinctively, she dropped into a hunters crouch, a specialty of Thunderclan, and crept forwards, keeping her tail off the ground and her ears pinned back. The molly adjusted her leg's position and sprang forwards claws extended. Unfortunately for her, she didn't remember to check her scent, so when she landed on top of a brown tinted kit, she was rather startled and backed off rather quickly. "Oh my gosh! Are you okay?" she asked worriedly.

[Hexict]

The young tom wasn't paying attention to the sounds of Nightbreeze's approached as she search for prey, nor was he aware of her intents to attack him due to her misjudging him as prey. His green orbs grew wide when the black figure leaped from the bushes and feel upon him. Avorton stared up at the warrior, his shaking increased. Though the Abyssinian watched her quickly get off of him after realizing that he was actually just a kit and not any kind of prey, he was still cautious about the stranger and wasn't sure if she would leap at him again - he still knew nothing about the clans. When Nightbreeze asked if he was okay he tried to force a smile. "Yeah, I'm fine... I'm Avorton!" His fake pleased tone was pretty convincing, something he had been working at for some time now. Despite his fake happiness, he was still scared and uncertain, and he was still a bit shaky.

[goddess of ducks]

Nightbreeze was at first relieved, but her suspicion was still lingered. As many kits as she had raised, she was very good at knowing when someone was lying. Although, the she cat decided to play along. "I'm Nightbreeze. Hello Avorton. That is a strange name. Are you a loner?" She asked, curiosity perking her voice tone. The she cat hoped that it was a loner, but at the same time she would be open to helping anyone.

MaskedBandits
Arrowheart padded through the territory. He walked slower than normal though since he had to keep track of an apprentice again. He kept padding until a strong scent of vole fluttered across his nostrils. At this he stopped and turned to his newest apprentice. "Alright Lightpaw, what do you believe would be the first step in hunting?" He questioned hoping to get a basis of knowledge about this young perky she cat before he began training.

[Ever]

As the tabby she cat was reaching her destination she started to sink lower to the ground till she was in a crouch. The grass made it hard for Silvercloud to spot her hunting companion, her amber hues unable to see past the many strands of grass. The she cat debated with herself about whether or not she should start going. Realising they hadn't really planned on a signal or anything. Silvercloud's thoughts soon wafted away into the air as she smelt a subtle smell of rodents. Forgeting about any signal she could try or anything of that sort, she let herself be distracted and opened her jaws lightly. Tasting the air. Grass and rodents. Though the second one was what she really wanted. She felt her mouth starting to water, just imagining the crunching of small bones. She started to prowl forward slowly, forgetting to wait or whatever she was meant to do. Her belly rumbling softly.

Jayflower could hear the other molly now, the soft settling of her paws. She grew anxious to get prey and pressed forward more quickly, they were like sharks circling their school of fish. The grasses were thick but her eyes transpersed the layers nearest to her and she caught site of a nice and plump field mouse, fat before the leaf bare. She pounced at it, leaping high and landing atop it. It was easy to do, the rodent couldn't see her approach nope hear her coming down on it until the last minute. The sweet feeling of flesh under her claws was instantaneous before her jaws dropped swiftly upon the creature and broke it's neck. It dangled in her jaw and she popped her head triumphantly above the grasses, standing tall to look for her hunting partner.

[MaskedBandits]

Nightbreeze was at first relieved, but her suspicion was still lingered. As many kits as she had raised, she was very good at knowing when someone was lying. Although, the she cat decided to play along. "I'm Nightbreeze. Hello Avorton. That is a strange name. Are you a loner?" She asked, curiosity perking her voice tone. The she cat hoped that it was a loner, but at the same time she would be open to helping anyone.

MaskedBandits
Arrowheart padded through the territory. He walked slower than normal though since he had to keep track of an apprentice again. He kept padding until a strong scent of vole fluttered across his nostrils. At this he stopped and turned to his newest apprentice. "Alright Lightpaw, what do you believe would be the first step in hunting?" He questioned hoping to get a basis of knowledge about this young perky she cat before he began training.




Following her mentor, Lightpaw had no time to stop and smell everything. There's so much to see!! She heard Arrowheart's quiet voice, and stumbled to a halt next to him. Sure, she could scent something, but she had no idea what it was. "What is that?" She asked, trying to keep her voice low. "The first step? Uh... get close to it?" Honestly she was clueless, but she didn't want to let her mentor down. Surely if I guess I'll get something right, right?

[lone]

Apurva crept through the undergrowth, setting down each paw carefully, as if stalking a mouse. She wasn't really sure where she was. She'd never been here before, and it made her rather on edge. Around her, trees swayed in a warm breeze, making the leaves rub together, creating a loud rustling that put her off. She accidentally stepped on a twig and it broke with a loud crack. She looked around, not sure what to do. Suddenly, the strong, fresh scent of cat washed over the molly, and her green eyes widened with panic. The red black and white molly quickly darted through the trees, stopping a good distance away. From where she'd scented the cat came a new, sounding a little frustrated to her. Curious, Apurva made a wide circle around, keeping away, but moving in an almost crescent shape so she could come around behind whoever it was. Suddenly, the forest didn't seem quite as inviting. It seemed darker, more foreboding. She pressed up against an oak, peering around it carefully. Now she was downwind, and she hoped the winds wouldn't shift. She saw a young tom. Maybe just a little younger than herself. She didn't move, then, after a moment, she took several steps away, careful not to disturb the leaves that covered the ground in a thick layer. I thought I'd be alone. But nope. There seems to be cats everywhere.... the young loner was mildly disappointed, though she was also curious as to who that was. She sighed, then went forward again, her green gaze watching carefully as she waited, wondering what he was doing. Where she was, beside the oak, was quite shady, and she hoped it would help hide her. Besides, I doubt he'll see me anyway. She added, hoping she was right. Apurva knew she was taking a big risk by staying in one place so long, but she didn't bother to move.
Timberpaw jumped, feeling a shudder going through his pelt. The young tom had never been exactly the bravest cat...although he was loyal to his friends, and he did try his best to be a good apprentice, despite his flaws. He could scent another cat...although their scent was unfamiliar, and strange to him. Almost as though they weren't from ThunderClan at all, although the thought didn't cross his mind. "Hello? Is there someone there?" He asked, trying to hide his anxiousness. He was a little nervous, mainly because he wasn't quite used to talking to other cats, unless he was in a good mood, or in a confident one. Normally he appeared confident, but at the moment he seemed to be showing more of his true colors than before. Trying desperately to regain his posture, his eyes flitted over towards the oak where Apurva was hiding. He narrowed his green orbs, crouching down to the ground and appearing to be a little more hostile than he usually was...perhaps it was because he was embarrassed, or perhaps it was because he could sense that whoever was there didn't have much business being there. "If there's someone there, come out now!" He mewed, his voice trembling slightly, although it was hard to catch. Timberpaw wondered if he was just talking to a squirrel, or a bird. If he was, he would probably feel more embarrassed than he already did. That would be all he needed, another embarrassing moment to add to his long list. He kept his posture...even if it wasn't another cat, maybe it would be something like a badger or a fox, and then he would have to put his strength to the test. Oh, and I'm not very good at fighting either...He thought, with a depressed sigh. Well, he was just going to have to do his best. His eyes narrowed, claws unsheathed, Timberpaw continued to glare at the oak, as though he expected an enemy to jump out at any moment.

[Stormpelt]

Orchidkit lashed his tail as Timberkit laughed off his attacked. He did feel the heat of embarrassment at this, but he decided to let it slide since he didn't want an actual fight. Instead he let himself relax and laughed with her. "What can I say? I haven't really started my training yet," the tortoiseshell point out. He sat down for a moment and glanced around. "Why does some much of our territory look a like?" He huffed randomly. Orchidkit blinked and turned back towards the molly. "Sorry - that was random!" He laughed.

The little kit chuckled a little before she let out a sigh. "Yeah we both haven't started our training just yet.", Timberkit purred as she smiled. "Maybe when we are some what trained maybe we can fight each other.", The young she-cat said smiling at the tom. Then hearing random words come from his mouth she looked at him confused. "Yeah it was but everyone is weird right?", She laughed with him.

[goddess of ducks]

Following her mentor, Lightpaw had no time to stop and smell everything. There's so much to see!! She heard Arrowheart's quiet voice, and stumbled to a halt next to him. Sure, she could scent something, but she had no idea what it was. "What is that?" She asked, trying to keep her voice low. "The first step? Uh... get close to it?" Honestly she was clueless, but she didn't want to let her mentor down. Surely if I guess I'll get something right, right?

Arrowheart sniffed the air agaain to make sure the scent was still there. "No, but close." He said keeping his voice low. "The first step to hunting is locating the prey." He said answering the question. "If you don't smell or see your prey then it's pointless trying to hunt it." He insturcted. "Now, lift your nose and tell me if you scent anything."

[goddess of ducks]

Flamingarrow trotted into the cave, his orange tabby pelt smooth and slick. The young tom turned around ready to begin training his first ever apprentice. He was feeling several different emotions at the time. He was happy to follow in his old mentors foot steps and help train the future of the Clan, but at the same time, he felt nervous wondering if what he had to teach would be good enough to get this young cat's future into the Clan as a full warrior of Thunderclan. Besides, Burstpaw's future rested in Flamingarrow's paws right now, and to him that could be a tad bit intimidating. "Okay Burstpaw." He sighed. "Let's get to it. What do you know about fighting?" He repeated, calling back to memory the first battle training session he had had with Arrowheart.

[doghouse]

Timberpaw jumped, feeling a shudder going through his pelt. The young tom had never been exactly the bravest cat...although he was loyal to his friends, and he did try his best to be a good apprentice, despite his flaws. He could scent another cat...although their scent was unfamiliar, and strange to him. Almost as though they weren't from ThunderClan at all, although the thought didn't cross his mind. "Hello? Is there someone there?" He asked, trying to hide his anxiousness. He was a little nervous, mainly because he wasn't quite used to talking to other cats, unless he was in a good mood, or in a confident one. Normally he appeared confident, but at the moment he seemed to be showing more of his true colors than before. Trying desperately to regain his posture, his eyes flitted over towards the oak where Apurva was hiding. He narrowed his green orbs, crouching down to the ground and appearing to be a little more hostile than he usually was...perhaps it was because he was embarrassed, or perhaps it was because he could sense that whoever was there didn't have much business being there. "If there's someone there, come out now!" He mewed, his voice trembling slightly, although it was hard to catch. Timberpaw wondered if he was just talking to a squirrel, or a bird. If he was, he would probably feel more embarrassed than he already did. That would be all he needed, another embarrassing moment to add to his long list. He kept his posture...even if it wasn't another cat, maybe it would be something like a badger or a fox, and then he would have to put his strength to the test. Oh, and I'm not very good at fighting either...He thought, with a depressed sigh. Well, he was just going to have to do his best. His eyes narrowed, claws unsheathed, Timberpaw continued to glare at the oak, as though he expected an enemy to jump out at any moment.
Apurva remained still and silent, her pale green orbs bright. She saw how the brown tabby tom appeared quite nervous, though she was impressed. Not many knew when she was watching then, and even less spoke out. Most of the time they shrugged, dismissing the idea that they were being watched. As he spoke, the large black and red she-cat shifted from paw to paw, her eyes flashing uncertainly. She scented the air, picking up his fear-scent. Apurva stiffened. Why would he be scared...? then she realized that he hadn't seen her, and had every reason to be scared. Apurva crept slowly forwards so that her eyes were visible from behind the large oak that she was hiding behind. Her eyes clouded for a moment as memories of wandering the woods alone, calling for her kin flooded her. She remembered every feeling she'd felt at the time: fear, grief and loneliness. Apurva raised a large white paw, stepping down forcefully so the leaves crackled, and, as the tom crouched down in a defensive posture, she carefully moved back. When he spoke again, his voice was louder, but trembling. Apurva stepped out from behind the oak tree, moving with an easy grace that she would most likely ruin by tripping due to her huge paws. "Congratulations." She muttered, taking a step closer, her voice was calm, though her fur bristled defensively. She wouldn't fight him, even if he fought her. She wouldn't fight back, that just wasn't her. Maybe it had to do with her time as a kittypet, though she doubted that. "Not many would've noticed." She added, crouching down about three fox lengths away, keeping her eyes clear of emotion. Apurve kept her muscles bunched, ready to spring away at a moment's notice, her ears flat to her head protectively. Apurva sighed, sizing up the the brown tabby, who had lighter areas and very dark stripes. After a closer sniff, she decided that he smelled a bit like wood and freshly churned earth. It was a good smell, while Apurva herself smelled like stale fox scent and musky dirt, which could be chased by living in an old fox den.

[lone]

Apurva remained still and silent, her pale green orbs bright. She saw how the brown tabby tom appeared quite nervous, though she was impressed. Not many knew when she was watching then, and even less spoke out. Most of the time they shrugged, dismissing the idea that they were being watched. As he spoke, the large black and red she-cat shifted from paw to paw, her eyes flashing uncertainly. She scented the air, picking up his fear-scent. Apurva stiffened. Why would he be scared...? then she realized that he hadn't seen her, and had every reason to be scared. Apurva crept slowly forwards so that her eyes were visible from behind the large oak that she was hiding behind. Her eyes clouded for a moment as memories of wandering the woods alone, calling for her kin flooded her. She remembered every feeling she'd felt at the time: fear, grief and loneliness. Apurva raised a large white paw, stepping down forcefully so the leaves crackled, and, as the tom crouched down in a defensive posture, she carefully moved back. When he spoke again, his voice was louder, but trembling. Apurva stepped out from behind the oak tree, moving with an easy grace that she would most likely ruin by tripping due to her huge paws. "Congratulations." She muttered, taking a step closer, her voice was calm, though her fur bristled defensively. She wouldn't fight him, even if he fought her. She wouldn't fight back, that just wasn't her. Maybe it had to do with her time as a kittypet, though she doubted that. "Not many would've noticed." She added, crouching down about three fox lengths away, keeping her eyes clear of emotion. Apurve kept her muscles bunched, ready to spring away at a moment's notice, her ears flat to her head protectively. Apurva sighed, sizing up the the brown tabby, who had lighter areas and very dark stripes. After a closer sniff, she decided that he smelled a bit like wood and freshly churned earth. It was a good smell, while Apurva herself smelled like stale fox scent and musky dirt, which could be chased by living in an old fox den.
Timberpaw's expression changed slowly, and he seemed to be almost considering whether it was
The right thing to approach her or not. He shifted slightly, simply meeting her gaze with a calm, confident one. "Thanks." He answered simply, before the familiar gleam of flirtation entered his eye and they seemed to spark with a new fire like personality. "I find that hard to believe...you're very noticeable," He mewed, his voice a charming purr. It was sleek, and didn't sound exactly genuine- although he was obviously trying to keep it that way. He examined the she cat...she was certainly attractive, although her pelt was just a little messy. Bit of grooming would clean that right up though, he thought with a slight grin spreading across his maw. "What's your name, beautiful?" He asked, the purr still in his voice. If there was one thing he knew about she cats, it was that many liked being complimented...which was why he had taken up the practice of flirting. He believed that maybe, just maybe, if he could gain her approval, they could be friends. It was hard enough to find a friend in his own clan, perhaps she would be someone that he could speak to? But of course, his general plan usually backfired. Timberpaw let out a sigh, curling his tail around his paws as he sat, looking a little more than depressed...although because of his calm expression, it could easily have been mistaken for just part of his natural appearance.


Timberpaw could scent fox on the she cat, which alarmed him slightly, as foxes were dangerous animals and he could hardly believe that she might have been living around them...besides, she didn't exactly look like she was used to having many run ins with other cars. He could only imagine what a fox encounter might do to her. Although she certainly moved with an undeniable grace...perhaps a former kittypet or Clan cat? He thought, unable to believe that a rogue sold be able to move with such agility and grace. No, she certainly couldn't have been born a rogue...although he knew that it was a personal question and one that should not be asked at the moment, Timberpaw couldn't help but wonder just what had happened in the she cats life that had led her to ThunderClan territory? His duty was to chase her off...after all, it was the right thing to do according to the Code, and to the rest of the Clan...but she looked like she probably would have trouble finding another place to stay. The tom was torn between his duty as an apprentice, and his hearts quiet whisper telling him to let her stay. He seemed to be staring right through her, although he was trying to decide what to do.

[Hexict]

Nightbreeze was at first relieved, but her suspicion was still lingered. As many kits as she had raised, she was very good at knowing when someone was lying. Although, the she cat decided to play along. "I'm Nightbreeze. Hello Avorton. That is a strange name. Are you a loner?" She asked, curiosity perking her voice tone. The she cat hoped that it was a loner, but at the same time she would be open to helping anyone.

Avorton gave an inward sigh of relief when the older cat didn't question him about anything too personal. Nightbreeze... what a strange name, he thought, not knowing what kind of name it was. He furrowed his brows when she stated that his name was weird. No it's not! He silently snapped back. But the young tom wasn't looking for a fight, and rather the opposite. When she asked if he was a loner the kit went silent for a moment. Loner...? He realized that that would be a much better story than the true one. "Mhm, yup," he gave an abrupt nod. Avorton then stopped and looked back up at the night colored molly. "Y-You're not going to chase me out, are you?" The worried look in his gaze was genuine.

[MaskedBandits]

Arrowheart sniffed the air agaain to make sure the scent was still there. "No, but close." He said keeping his voice low. "The first step to hunting is locating the prey." He said answering the question. "If you don't smell or see your prey then it's pointless trying to hunt it." He insturcted. "Now, lift your nose and tell me if you scent anything."


Lightpaw was slightly disappointed she got the question wrong, but she eagerly stuck up her nose. Comon', Lightpaw! Think! What is that smell? "Uh... I can smell some kind of creature... I-I think it has fur... is-is it small?" Being a new apprentice she had no idea what a vole was; sure, she'd seen it in the fresh-kill pile, but how was she to know it's name? "I know I've smelled this before..." Lightpaw matched her tone with Arrowheart's, and turned her eyes towards him.

[doghouse]

Timberpaw's expression changed slowly, and he seemed to be almost considering whether it was
The right thing to approach her or not. He shifted slightly, simply meeting her gaze with a calm, confident one. "Thanks." He answered simply, before the familiar gleam of flirtation entered his eye and they seemed to spark with a new fire like personality. "I find that hard to believe...you're very noticeable," He mewed, his voice a charming purr. It was sleek, and didn't sound exactly genuine- although he was obviously trying to keep it that way. He examined the she cat...she was certainly attractive, although her pelt was just a little messy. Bit of grooming would clean that right up though, he thought with a slight grin spreading across his maw. "What's your name, beautiful?" He asked, the purr still in his voice. If there was one thing he knew about she cats, it was that many liked being complimented...which was why he had taken up the practice of flirting. He believed that maybe, just maybe, if he could gain her approval, they could be friends. It was hard enough to find a friend in his own clan, perhaps she would be someone that he could speak to? But of course, his general plan usually backfired. Timberpaw let out a sigh, curling his tail around his paws as he sat, looking a little more than depressed...although because of his calm expression, it could easily have been mistaken for just part of his natural appearance.


Timberpaw could scent fox on the she cat, which alarmed him slightly, as foxes were dangerous animals and he could hardly believe that she might have been living around them...besides, she didn't exactly look like she was used to having many run ins with other cats. He could only imagine what a fox encounter might do to her. Although she certainly moved with an undeniable grace...perhaps a former kittypet or Clan cat? He thought, unable to believe that a rogue sold be able to move with such agility and grace. No, she certainly couldn't have been born a rogue...although he knew that it was a personal question and one that should not be asked at the moment, Timberpaw couldn't help but wonder just what had happened in the she cats life that had led her to ThunderClan territory? His duty was to chase her off...after all, it was the right thing to do according to the Code, and to the rest of the Clan...but she looked like she probably would have trouble finding another place to stay. The tom was torn between his duty as an apprentice, and his hearts quiet whisper telling him to let her stay. He seemed to be staring right through her, although he was trying to decide what to do.
She met his gaze. His seemed calm and confident. Her own eyes were glinting with a mixture of all the emotions running through her head. Apurva sat down, wrapping her tail neatly over her paws. She wasn't trying or anything, it was just the way she naturally did it. "Oh...." She was slightly disappointed at this. She liked to try not to stand out, though she knew that was impossible. He eyes brightened. She didn't like to share her feelings with others, especially not cats she'd met only a few moments ago.
She dipped her head slightly, showing that she was no danger. "I'm Apurva." She said quietly. "And your name?" She tilted her head quizzically. He was quite a handsome cat, not like all those ragged rogues or fat kittypets. He smelled also of other cats, which made her nervous. Too many cats at once bothered her. She was trying to decide whether or not he was a loner or a kittypet. Rogue was out.
Maybe he travels like me.... she wondered. She travelled, never settling down in one place, but maybe because she'd never found the right place. She noticed that his voice had changed. It was now a purr, though she wasn't sure what that note in it was. And the way he kept trying to compliment her, she hope he'd stop that. It bothered her. She didn't really see why other cats found it a good idea. She would've asked him if he lived here, but that might be too personal. She shifted her weight from paw to paw. "So... are you a loner or a kittypet?" She asked at last, though she instantly regretted it. Of course he's a loner! What would a kittypet be doing out here....? she let out an uamused purr, imagining if she were still a kittypet, though she'd never eaten the food the twolegs gave her, and she always caught her own food. She suddenly realized that he looked a little depressed. For a moment, she thought it was just part of the way he looked, but she knew what a depressed cat looked like.
Apurva stood up and padded over. She stood by his shoulder. "Are you alright?" She asked. She hated seeing cats upset or hurt in any way, and she wanted to see if she could help him.

[Hexict]

The little kit chuckled a little before she let out a sigh. "Yeah we both haven't started our training just yet.", Timberkit purred as she smiled. "Maybe when we are some what trained maybe we can fight each other.", The young she-cat said smiling at the tom. Then hearing random words come from his mouth she looked at him confused. "Yeah it was but everyone is weird right?", She laughed with him.

"Yup, to be resumed," the the tom laughed as she stated that they'd fight when they had any sort of training on the matter. "And I'll hold you to it," he laughed. After he stated that everything looked the same and the claimed that it was random, he watched Timberkit to see if she had a judgmental look on her face. At first she showed him confusion and he started to get worried that she thought he was strange and wouldn't want to spend time with him anymore - but then she laughed and said that everyone was weird. Orchidkit relaxed and laughed it off. "True, but you seem to enjoy the territory, do you think that it looks kinda... boring?" With lack for better words.

[lone]

She met his gaze. His seemed calm and confident. Her own eyes were glinting with a mixture of all the emotions running through her head. Apurva sat down, wrapping her tail neatly over her paws. She wasn't trying or anything, it was just the way she naturally did it. "Oh...." She was slightly disappointed at this. She liked to try not to stand out, though she knew that was impossible. He eyes brightened. She didn't like to share her feelings with others, especially not cats she'd met only a few moments ago.
She dipped her head slightly, showing that she was no danger. "I'm Apurva." She said quietly. "And your name?" She tilted her head quizzically. He was quite a handsome cat, not like all those ragged rogues or fat kittypets. He smelled also of other cats, which made her nervous. Too many cats at once bothered her. She was trying to decide whether or not he was a loner or a kittypet. Rogue was out.
Maybe he travels like me.... she wondered. She travelled, never settling down in one place, but maybe because she'd never found the right place. She noticed that his voice had changed. It was now a purr, though she wasn't sure what that note in it was. And the way he kept trying to compliment her, she hope he'd stop that. It bothered her. She didn't really see why other cats found it a good idea. She would've asked him if he lived here, but that might be too personal. She shifted her weight from paw to paw. "So... are you a loner or a kittypet?" She asked at last, though she instantly regretted it. Of course he's a loner! What would a kittypet be doing out here....? she let out an uamused purr, imagining if she were still a kittypet, though she'd never eaten the food the twolegs gave her, and she always caught her own food. She suddenly realized that he looked a little depressed. For a moment, she thought it was just part of the way he looked, but she knew what a depressed cat looked like.
Apurva stood up and padded over. She stood by his shoulder. "Are you alright?" She asked. She hated seeing cats upset or hurt in any way, and she wanted to see if she could help him.
Timberpaw's smile returned. "It's nice to meet you Apurva. My name is Timberpaw...you are a loner, I take it?" He mewed politely, dropping the flirtatious act altogether. It wasn't like he was even that good at it...perhaps it would be better to drop it, although he still wasn't quite ready to tell her much about his personal problems. It wasn't like they would be instant friends- the only cat that Timberpaw did really know was his sister Jaypaw, although it had been a while since he had last seen her. Perhaps I should go and find her, he thought, although he dropped it when he looked back at Apurva. He examined the black and red she cat again...again, wondering what would be the right thing to do. It was bothering him, the fact that he couldn't figure out what the right thing to do was. "Oh! Uh, neither...I'm actually a Clan cat, um...this is ThunderClan territory, so I'm a ThunderClan cat to be exact..." He mewed, his voice trailing off a little uncertainly. He wasn't quite sure what to make of her. She was graceful, and didn't really move like a rogue or a loner, but there was no way that a kittypet would be out here. Maybe she was a Clan cat? From another Clan? But she didn't smell like one...before he had believed her to be a loner, and that thought still stuck with him, although he was beginning to second guess it. He just didn't see how a loner could move with such ease, like they were...dancing on air, Timberpaw thought a little nervously. He wasn't used to she cats sticking around for very long after he had flirted with them, generally they ran off or got mad at him. But perhaps she didn't quite understand, which must be a good thing...at least she wasn't running away. His thoughts came back to the present with a snap as Apurva asked him if he was alright. "Yes, yeah, I'm...fine," He mewed, looking at her a little uneasily. Why is she standing so close...why'd she come over here...oh great, I don't know what to do now...this doesn't happen to me very often, um...He thought, his mind racing to think of something, anything to do to distract himself from her presence. He looked up at the sky and around at the surrounding trees, but nothing was coming to him. He glanced back at Apurva with an uneasy chuckle. "Uh, so, tell me something...about...yourself," He mewed, not quite sure if that was the best way to continue the conversation. Generally after he learned another cat's name, he didn't see them again for a while...either they were she cats who ran off, or toms who had elsewhere to be and other things to do. But if she was a loner, that would explain why she wasn't running off...she probably didn't know quite what to do. At least she wasn't touching him, he got increasingly nervous with physical contact...although he had never understood quite why.

[doghouse]

Timberpaw's smile returned. "It's nice to meet you Apurva. My name is Timberpaw...you are a loner, I take it?" He mewed politely, dropping the flirtatious act altogether. It wasn't like he was even that good at it...perhaps it would be better to drop it, although he still wasn't quite ready to tell her much about his personal problems. It wasn't like they would be instant friends- the only cat that Timberpaw did really know was his sister Jaypaw, although it had been a while since he had last seen her. Perhaps I should go and find her, he thought, although he dropped it when he looked back at Apurva. He examined the black and red she cat again...again, wondering what would be the right thing to do. It was bothering him, the fact that he couldn't figure out what the right thing to do was. "Oh! Uh, neither...I'm actually a Clan cat, um...this is ThunderClan territory, so I'm a ThunderClan cat to be exact..." He mewed, his voice trailing off a little uncertainly. He wasn't quite sure what to make of her. She was graceful, and didn't really move like a rogue or a loner, but there was no way that a kittypet would be out here. Maybe she was a Clan cat? From another Clan? But she didn't smell like one...before he had believed her to be a loner, and that thought still stuck with him, although he was beginning to second guess it. He just didn't see how a loner could move with such ease, like they were...dancing on air, Timberpaw thought a little nervously. He wasn't used to she cats sticking around for very long after he had flirted with them, generally they ran off or got mad at him. But perhaps she didn't quite understand, which must be a good thing...at least she wasn't running away. His thoughts came back to the present with a snap as Apurva asked him if he was alright. "Yes, yeah, I'm...fine," He mewed, looking at her a little uneasily. Why is she standing so close...why'd she come over here...oh great, I don't know what to do now...this doesn't happen to me very often, um...He thought, his mind racing to think of something, anything to do to distract himself from her presence. He looked up at the sky and around at the surrounding trees, but nothing was coming to him. He glanced back at Apurva with an uneasy chuckle. "Uh, so, tell me something...about...yourself," He mewed, not quite sure if that was the best way to continue the conversation. Generally after he learned another cat's name, he didn't see them again for a while...either they were she cats who ran off, or toms who had elsewhere to be and other things to do. But if she was a loner, that would explain why she wasn't running off...she probably didn't know quite what to do. At least she wasn't touching him, he got increasingly nervous with physical contact...although he had never understood quite why.
She took several steps back before settling down. He had dropped whatever it was he was doing before, for which Apurva was grateful. It'd bothered her slightly, making her fell like there were ants in her pelt. "It's nice to meet you." She meowed. "And, I guess you could call me a loner. I'm not really any of those. I'm halfway between a loner and a rogue." She purposefully left out that she'd once been a kittypet. But the life of a kittypet was boring. There was no fun. No adventure. Nothing to do all day, so of course, she'd left. Now, she travelled, searching for a place she'd fit in, belong. She'd never really felt that she'd belonged anywhere. No one wanted her when she was a kit, and very few didn't attack her on the spot now. She'd even tried searching for her brother, but he'd attacked her, saying she'd only slow him down. She didn't care what happened to him anymore, which was very uncharacteristic of Apurva, since she cared for anyone who needed it. "A Clan?" A look of nervousness crossed her face, and for a moment, sorrow filled her gaze. Her fur bristled nervously and she took a step back. "Is a Clan like that rogue group?" She asked, her gaze flitting around as if she expected evil cats to burst out of nowhere and attack. "Okay." She said, though she wasn't sure she believed him. He seemed very nervous, even more nervous than herself. She wasn't sure how to answer his next question, though it seemed simple enough. It's always the seemingly simple ones that are the most difficult. she thought, flicking her tail, amused by that thought, though she was also very troubled by this, and it was several moments longer before she finally answered Timberpaw's question. "Well...I like adventure." She said, thinking of the many adventures she'd had since leaving TwolegPlace four moons earlier. "Now you tell me a bit about yourself." She tried to sound friendly, but it came out as a unsure murmur, hardly audible. Apurva looked away from Timberpaw, closing her eyes. It felt good to talk to someone who didn't take one look at her and react with either running or fighting. Sure, she was larger than most cats her age, but it was just because of what kind of cat she was. Being bigger didn't automatically make her a threat or a bad cat. Sometimes, cats just needed to learn to trust. It was definitely the hardest thing to learn, but it was possible.

[Stormpelt]

"Yup, to be resumed," the the tom laughed as she stated that they'd fight when they had any sort of training on the matter. "And I'll hold you to it," he laughed. After he stated that everything looked the same and the claimed that it was random, he watched Timberkit to see if she had a judgmental look on her face. At first she showed him confusion and he started to get worried that she thought he was strange and wouldn't want to spend time with him anymore - but then she laughed and said that everyone was weird. Orchidkit relaxed and laughed it off. "True, but you seem to enjoy the territory, do you think that it looks kinda... boring?" With lack for better words.

"I'll beat your flee bitten pelt any day.", the kit said as she smiled. SHe was having a lot of fun messing around with Orchidkit. Then when he asked her a question she thought about it for awhile. "Well it would be a lot more fun if we could explore a lot more but I don't think we are allowed anywhere outside of the thunderclan territory...", The kit answered as she looked the tom in the eyes.

[goddess of ducks]

Avorton gave an inward sigh of relief when the older cat didn't question him about anything too personal. Nightbreeze... what a strange name, he thought, not knowing what kind of name it was. He furrowed his brows when she stated that his name was weird. No it's not! He silently snapped back. But the young tom wasn't looking for a fight, and rather the opposite. When she asked if he was a loner the kit went silent for a moment. Loner...? He realized that that would be a much better story than the true one. "Mhm, yup," he gave an abrupt nod. Avorton then stopped and looked back up at the night colored molly. "Y-You're not going to chase me out, are you?" The worried look in his gaze was genuine.
Nightbreeze continued to offer her usual kind, mother like c=smile to the kit. If he was here as a loner then ither he had run away from home, gotten lost, or had been left here because the mother couldn't care for him. The latter of the options was the one she had run across the most, but both had been encountered. "Alright then Avorton, I won't chase you out, I promise." She said softly. "You're much too young to stay out here by yourself. But tell me, why are you here?"

[lone]

She took several steps back before settling down. He had dropped whatever it was he was doing before, for which Apurva was grateful. It'd bothered her slightly, making her fell like there were ants in her pelt. "It's nice to meet you." She meowed. "And, I guess you could call me a loner. I'm not really any of those. I'm halfway between a loner and a rogue." She purposefully left out that she'd once been a kittypet. But the life of a kittypet was boring. There was no fun. No adventure. Nothing to do all day, so of course, she'd left. Now, she travelled, searching for a place she'd fit in, belong. She'd never really felt that she'd belonged anywhere. No one wanted her when she was a kit, and very few didn't attack her on the spot now. She'd even tried searching for her brother, but he'd attacked her, saying she'd only slow him down. She didn't care what happened to him anymore, which was very uncharacteristic of Apurva, since she cared for anyone who needed it. "A Clan?" A look of nervousness crossed her face, and for a moment, sorrow filled her gaze. Her fur bristled nervously and she took a step back. "Is a Clan like that rogue group?" She asked, her gaze flitting around as if she expected evil cats to burst out of nowhere and attack. "Okay." She said, though she wasn't sure she believed him. He seemed very nervous, even more nervous than herself. She wasn't sure how to answer his next question, though it seemed simple enough. It's always the seemingly simple ones that are the most difficult. she thought, flicking her tail, amused by that thought, though she was also very troubled by this, and it was several moments longer before she finally answered Timberpaw's question. "Well...I like adventure." She said, thinking of the many adventures she'd had since leaving TwolegPlace four moons earlier. "Now you tell me a bit about yourself." She tried to sound friendly, but it came out as a unsure murmur, hardly audible. Apurva looked away from Timberpaw, closing her eyes. It felt good to talk to someone who didn't take one look at her and react with either running or fighting. Sure, she was larger than most cats her age, but it was just because of what kind of cat she was. Being bigger didn't automatically make her a threat or a bad cat. Sometimes, cats just needed to learn to trust. It was definitely the hardest thing to learn, but it was possible.
Timberpaw gave a small, uneasy smile, and nodded slowly. "Oh...I see. And you like living on your own?" He asked. He couldn't imagine living all by himself, without the help of clanmates...although truth be told, he wouldn't have minded the bullies and more stubborn cats being removed from the Clan. They weren't exactly the most...how did he want to put this...friendly or kind cats, especially to him. He believed that they could have the ability to be more friendly, although they were very good at hiding it if they had it at all. Timberpaw yawned, stretching out as he did so and flexing his claws. He was tired...and he found that he was also very tense and a little worked up. Perhaps that was just because he had believed her to be some kind of dangerous animal. Although now he could see that that obviously wasn't true...she appeared to be a decent enough cat. He was glad he hadn't decided to chase her off...she obviously didn't have any companions, and she looked as though she wasn't exactly planning an attack...on him, or on the Clan. Therefore, he concluded that she must not be a threat, although he knew that probably wasn't how most cats would think. He was a little different than most cats, after all. "No. No, no, we aren't rogues...we're...well, we kind of all help each other. There's the leader, who is in charge of the whole Clan and all the cats in it...the Deputy, who helps the leader...the Medicine Cat who takes care of us when we get sick or hurt, warriors, who are cats who have completed their training and know how to hunt, fight, and all that stuff...apprentices, like me, who are currently learning how to hunt and fight so that we can protect the Clan...Queens, who stay in the Nursery and watch over their kits...and kits, who are cats under six moons waiting to be apprentices, I guess." Timberpaw knew his explanation didn't really even scratch the surface of what the Clans were...and he prepared to go on. "There's four Clans....ThunderClan, where you are now, RiverClan, ShadowClan, and WindClan. And they all have a leader, deputy, medicine cat, warriors, apprentices, queens and kits." He finished, with a sigh. He wondered if Apurva would be able to understand all that he had said...he somewhat doubted it.

It was hard for any cat who hadn't been Clan-born and grown up around this kind of stuff to get a hold on, and he was ready to try and explain anything she was confused about as best he could. Who knows, maybe she'll want to join ThunderClan, he thought with a slight shrug. "Oh...me? I like hunting...and training, of course...exploring, I like exploring...talking to other cats..." He mewed, his voice trailing off as he tried to think if there was anything that he had forgotten. Probably not, honestly those were the only things that he really enjoyed doing and could honestly say that he did. Timberpaw's tail twitched as he looked over at his companion. "Adventure? Tell me about your adventures," He purred, with a note of amusement in his voice. This should be interesting, He thought excitedly. He liked hearing stories...and Apurva was bound to have a lot, being a loner...or rogue...or whatever she was, she had said she was somewhere in between.

[goddess of ducks]

Lightpaw was slightly disappointed she got the question wrong, but she eagerly stuck up her nose. Comon', Lightpaw! Think! What is that smell? "Uh... I can smell some kind of creature... I-I think it has fur... is-is it small?" Being a new apprentice she had no idea what a vole was; sure, she'd seen it in the fresh-kill pile, but how was she to know it's name? "I know I've smelled this before..." Lightpaw matched her tone with Arrowheart's, and turned her eyes towards him.
"I would hope you have." He said with a slight chuckle. "That scent would be a vole. Here in our territory they are plentiful, they like living in cracks at the roots of our trees." He said matter-of-factly. "Now, try out the hunter's crouch, like this:" He said dropping down, his hind legs, bunched behind him, front paws out in front. He swept his tail low so it hovered over the ground, but didn't disturb the dry leaves.

[doghouse]

Timberpaw gave a small, uneasy smile, and nodded slowly. "Oh...I see. And you like living on your own?" He asked. He couldn't imagine living all by himself, without the help of clanmates...although truth be told, he wouldn't have minded the bullies and more stubborn cats being removed from the Clan. They weren't exactly the most...how did he want to put this...friendly or kind cats, especially to him. He believed that they could have the ability to be more friendly, although they were very good at hiding it if they had it at all. Timberpaw yawned, stretching out as he did so and flexing his claws. He was tired...and he found that he was also very tense and a little worked up. Perhaps that was just because he had believed her to be some kind of dangerous animal. Although now he could see that that obviously wasn't true...she appeared to be a decent enough cat. He was glad he hadn't decided to chase her off...she obviously didn't have any companions, and she looked as though she wasn't exactly planning an attack...on him, or on the Clan. Therefore, he concluded that she must not be a threat, although he knew that probably wasn't how most cats would think. He was a little different than most cats, after all. "No. No, no, we aren't rogues...we're...well, we kind of all help each other. There's the leader, who is in charge of the whole Clan and all the cats in it...the Deputy, who helps the leader...the Medicine Cat who takes care of us when we get sick or hurt, warriors, who are cats who have completed their training and know how to hunt, fight, and all that stuff...apprentices, like me, who are currently learning how to hunt and fight so that we can protect the Clan...Queens, who stay in the Nursery and watch over their kits...and kits, who are cats under six moons waiting to be apprentices, I guess." Timberpaw knew his explanation didn't really even scratch the surface of what the Clans were...and he prepared to go on. "There's four Clans....ThunderClan, where you are now, RiverClan, ShadowClan, and WindClan. And they all have a leader, deputy, medicine cat, warriors, apprentices, queens and kits." He finished, with a sigh. He wondered if Apurva would be able to understand all that he had said...he somewhat doubted it.

It was hard for any cat who hadn't been Clan-born and grown up around this kind of stuff to get a hold on, and he was ready to try and explain anything she was confused about as best he could. Who knows, maybe she'll want to join ThunderClan, he thought with a slight shrug. "Oh...me? I like hunting...and training, of course...exploring, I like exploring...talking to other cats..." He mewed, his voice trailing off as he tried to think if there was anything that he had forgotten. Probably not, honestly those were the only things that he really enjoyed doing and could honestly say that he did. Timberpaw's tail twitched as he looked over at his companion. "Adventure? Tell me about your adventures," He purred, with a note of amusement in his voice. This should be interesting, He thought excitedly. He liked hearing stories...and Apurva was bound to have a lot, being a loner...or rogue...or whatever she was, she had said she was somewhere in between.
Apurva tilted her head, listening intently. "Kind of.... It does tend to get lonely, but sometimes, that isn't a bad thing, to be alone." She replied, wondering where she'd be now if she'd stayed with her brother. Dead probably. she thought sarcastically. Clans seemed a far better thing than she'd been told. There was no one who cared for anyone as far as she'd previously thought, but then, she still had much to learn. Some cats weren't bad. "Clans seem far better than I'd been told." She sighed. "They sound interesting." She thought that if all cats . Were anything like Timberpaw, then Clans must be great. "So, everybody takes care of everyone?" She asked curiously, crouching down and wrapping her tail over her paws. She hadn't been able to rest in a long time, and it felt good to settle down, just talking, not having to worry about things, like being killed, starving, or fighting off some thing or other. She wondered how Clans actually worked. What kept them from just falling apart. Apurva sighed, making sure he couldn't hear it. Maybe...maybe one day I could join the Clans, if I see that they are as good as Timberpaw makes them sound. Excitement filled her, maybe at last she might've found a place she belonged. Maybe I don't have to be alone again! she could barely contain her excitement at the very thought. She'd searched so long, but she'd always been rejected. She flicked her ears in surprise. "Well, there was this one time I fell in a bog and my half brother, Blade had to drag me out." She said, remembering that time as clear as yesterday. That'd been before Blade had been mean, and then he'd lost his confidence. She wasn't even sure he was alive anymore. "It took ages. I smelled like bog for half a moon later." She laughed. "Bog water tastes horrible, but it was still water, see, there was a draught, and that was the only water we'd found." She continued, stopping to lick her chest fur, embarrassed. "I fell in it twice after that." She added quietly. "So, have you had any adventures?" She asked, curious to hear any he had. She shifted, flattening her ears as a sharp wind rustled the leaves and made the trees sway as if they might fall over at any moment. She shuddered, even though she knew they wouldn't fall. They'd stood here for more seasons than any cat could count most likely, so why would they fall now of all times.

[Hexict]

"I'll beat your flee bitten pelt any day.", the kit said as she smiled. SHe was having a lot of fun messing around with Orchidkit. Then when he asked her a question she thought about it for awhile. "Well it would be a lot more fun if we could explore a lot more but I don't think we are allowed anywhere outside of the thunderclan territory...", The kit answered as she looked the tom in the eyes.

He rolled his eyes in a mocking manner, doubting that the small cat could ever beat him in a fight. After her answer, he was quick to laugh and then reply himself. "Yeah, I know right?" He looked out in the direction of Windclan, though they weren't actually close to the border. He was tempted to ask her if she wanted to go and and maybe explore a bit of the other clan's territories. Not too far, but around the borders. Though he remembered how little fun they had at the borders the last time and didn't want to ruin this time as well. "Sometimes I wish there wasn't boundaries - but then the other clans would be trying to steal prey from us, so I guess it's for the best," he gave a disappointed shrug at this.

[Hexict]

Nightbreeze continued to offer her usual kind, mother like smile to the kit. If he was here as a loner then either he had run away from home, gotten lost, or had been left here because the mother couldn't care for him. The latter of the options was the one she had run across the most, but both had been encountered. "Alright then Avorton, I won't chase you out, I promise." She said softly. "You're much too young to stay out here by yourself. But tell me, why are you here?"

He gave a sigh when she promised to not chase him out and let himself relax. His ears perked as she continued to ask why he was there. He wanted to answer a bit honestly yet vague at the same time. "I'm just trying to find some place... I've heard of the clans and wanted to explore," yup, leave the Syndicate out of this - she's clan and would hate you if she figured it out. He kept that thought repeating in his mind as they spoke, not wanting her to suddenly turn on him. He glanced at the ground after saying that, wondering why Nightbreeze was being so kind to him despite not knowing anything about the small kit. They were strangers, yet she was being warm towards him.

[Stormpelt]

He rolled his eyes in a mocking manner, doubting that the small cat could ever beat him in a fight. After her answer, he was quick to laugh and then reply himself. "Yeah, I know right?" He looked out in the direction of Windclan, though they weren't actually close to the border. He was tempted to ask her if she wanted to go and and maybe explore a bit of the other clan's territories. Not too far, but around the borders. Though he remembered how little fun they had at the borders the last time and didn't want to ruin this time as well. "Sometimes I wish there wasn't boundaries - but then the other clans would be trying to steal prey from us, so I guess it's for the best," he gave a disappointed shrug at this.

Timberkit glared at the tom as he rolled his eyes. "Don't doubt your opponent, even the big can be beaten by the small.", The kit turned her attention somewhere else after that statement. "Well if their wasn't any boundaries there would be a lot of fights, Many mouths to feed, and not that much room for the cats in the dens.", The lass said as she thought for a while before looking back at the young tom. "And I'm sure the leaders would be HIGHLY against it anyway.", For one thing it probably wont even work out for any clan since each clan is like an enemy.

[MaskedBandits]

Flamingarrow trotted into the cave, his orange tabby pelt smooth and slick. The young tom turned around ready to begin training his first ever apprentice. He was feeling several different emotions at the time. He was happy to follow in his old mentors foot steps and help train the future of the Clan, but at the same time, he felt nervous wondering if what he had to teach would be good enough to get this young cat's future into the Clan as a full warrior of Thunderclan. Besides, Burstpaw's future rested in Flamingarrow's paws right now, and to him that could be a tad bit intimidating. "Okay Burstpaw." He sighed. "Let's get to it. What do you know about fighting?" He repeated, calling back to memory the first battle training session he had had with Arrowheart.


Following the other orange tabby, Burstpaw marbled at the size of the cave. It's so big! When Flammingarrow spoke, he knit his brows together, thinking hard. "Well... I know you can fight others, but defense is really important, too, cause otherwise you'll get hurt more than your enemy." He remembered the warriors talking to the apprentices about fighting techniques, and recalled them speaking sternly about defense. If they were talking about it, than surely it's important to me, too!

[MaskedBandits]

"I would hope you have." He said with a slight chuckle. "That scent would be a vole. Here in our territory they are plentiful, they like living in cracks at the roots of our trees." He said matter-of-factly. "Now, try out the hunter's crouch, like this:" He said dropping down, his hind legs, bunched behind him, front paws out in front. He swept his tail low so it hovered over the ground, but didn't disturb the dry leaves.


Lightpaw concentrated hard, trying her best to imitate Arrowheart's position. Legs bunched... She crouched, her legs bunching together. Head forward... She moved her head forward, and the vole scent became suddenly stronger. And wheat kind of name is vole? Her tail, though, was pushed all the way to the ground, and it lay dead as a mouse on the leaves. It made no noise, but the white cat's balance was a bit thrown off by it.

[Dawn & Dark]

Leopardflight sat down near two small stones. Wish I had more things to do. He thought. Maybe I could hunt, but before I go back to camp.

[Captain]

(@Dizerel)

Autumnleaf gave a small content sigh as she padded after Lightningclaw through the undergrowth of the hunting grounds, her delicate paws brushing over soft green grass and cold dirt. She did her best to keep up with him while looking up at the orange, yellow and red-colored trees that simply looked stunning at this time in Leaf-fall. “It seems that you have a certain place in mind.” The quiet she-cat mentioned to him as they continued on their way, a slight gentle smile on her muzzle. Her whiskers twitched endlessly as the scent of water, grass and various other scents mustered through her senses.

[Dizerel]

"well, its a surprise, although you may be starting to tell where it wwill be already." Lightningclaw said, continuing through the forest. after a bit more walking, they arrived at a small clearing closer to the base of the creek, the spot where they spent their first night together after Lightningclaw got his powers as an apprentice. "I hope you recognize the place" he said, a slight blush on his muzzle.

[Captain]

Autumnleaf glanced around, many memories seeming to result back to where this place had it’s significance. “Of course, I remember.” She purred, “This place was the beginning of where we are now.” The small she-cat walked over to him and nuzzled his neck softly, purring deeply. “I’m just glad that even after all that we’ve been through, that we can still have this happy life - together.” The grass felt soft and welcoming under her paws and here, she felt relaxed and complete, especially with him here with her once again. “I love you, Lightningclaw.”

[Dizerel]

Autumnleaf glanced around, many memories seeming to result back to where this place had it’s significance. “Of course, I remember.” She purred, “This place was the beginning of where we are now.” The small she-cat walked over to him and nuzzled his neck softly, purring deeply. “I’m just glad that even after all that we’ve been through, that we can still have this happy life - together.” The grass felt soft and welcoming under her paws and here, she felt relaxed and complete, especially with him here with her once again. “I love you, Lightningclaw.”

Purring loudly, he replied "I love you too". Looking around the clearing, it seems not much had changed since their first time here together. "Would you prefer to stay here, or do you want to go back?" Lightningclaw asked.

[Captain]

Autumnleaf smiled, feeling safe and warm next to him. “Let’s just stay here and relax for now. It’s quite nice to get away from the noise of the clan.” She commented, her ears flicking to the sounds around her. The american bobtail laid down in the cool grass beside the creek, purring lovingly. “This is nice, being back here after all these moons. This is our place.”

[goddess of ducks]

Following the other orange tabby, Burstpaw marbled at the size of the cave. It's so big! When Flammingarrow spoke, he knit his brows together, thinking hard. "Well... I know you can fight others, but defense is really important, too, cause otherwise you'll get hurt more than your enemy." He remembered the warriors talking to the apprentices about fighting techniques, and recalled them speaking sternly about defense. If they were talking about it, than surely it's important to me, too!
"Very good! Defense is extremely important." Flamingarrow praised the tom with a beaming smile. "Today we'll start off with some balance practice, help you get your bearings. Maybe if we have time we can do a basic mock battle, and test your skills." He said waving his striped tail through the air, ready to start the lesson. "Alright first things first. Use your tail, it's just as important as your teeth and claws. Your tail helps you keep your balance, especially if your fighting on two legs, like so." He meowed as he pushed off swiping his paws through the air at an invisible enemy. His tail though stayed firmly pushed against the ground as he worked keeping his mid section upright.

[goddess of ducks]

He gave a sigh when she promised to not chase him out and let himself relax. His ears perked as she continued to ask why he was there. He wanted to answer a bit honestly yet vague at the same time. "I'm just trying to find some place... I've heard of the clans and wanted to explore," yup, leave the Syndicate out of this - she's clan and would hate you if she figured it out. He kept that thought repeating in his mind as they spoke, not wanting her to suddenly turn on him. He glanced at the ground after saying that, wondering why Nightbreeze was being so kind to him despite not knowing anything about the small kit. They were strangers, yet she was being warm towards him.
"Oh well, if you've heard of us then you must be wondering which Clan you've set foot in?" She asked, her voice tinted with her usual sweet tone. "But for your information, you are in Thunderclan, the Clan of the fierce and brave." She said a tad bit proudly, her green optics shining bright. "Now, do you have a mother? Because if so you probably should be getting back to her, she must be wondering if you're okay."

[MaskedBandits]

"Very good! Defense is extremely important." Flamingarrow praised the tom with a beaming smile. "Today we'll start off with some balance practice, help you get your bearings. Maybe if we have time we can do a basic mock battle, and test your skills." He said waving his striped tail through the air, ready to start the lesson. "Alright first things first. Use your tail, it's just as important as your teeth and claws. Your tail helps you keep your balance, especially if your fighting on two legs, like so." He meowed as he pushed off swiping his paws through the air at an invisible enemy. His tail though stayed firmly pushed against the ground as he worked keeping his mid section upright.


Butstpaw noted all of this, from the tail to the back legs. Tail down and back legs securely planted on the ground. Got it. Scared as he was, he was determined to do well; maybe he wasn't as scared of the fight as he was the failure involved... Burstpaw then tried to imitate Flammingarrow, putting his back paws on the ground a good distance apart and pushing his tail against the ground. He found his mentor was right; as he lifted his chest up he found he didn't fall over. It was kind of hard, and he wobbled a bit, but he didn't come crashing down tiki the ground like he'd thought. "Is-Is this right?" Burstpaw asked, most of his attention on the move.It sure feels right, at least!

[monfang]

Leopardflight sat down near two small stones. Wish I had more things to do. He thought. Maybe I could hunt, but before I go back to camp.
Frostpaw walked around, her blue eyes flashing slightly. She breathed in and bolted, the feel of the wind in her fur making her smile. She lost focus, and bumped into Leopardflight, tumbling over him. She shot up quickly, her white pelt slim and sleek.

[Dawn & Dark]

Frostpaw walked around, her blue eyes flashing slightly. She breathed in and bolted, the feel of the wind in her fur making her smile. She lost focus, and bumped into Leopardflight, tumbling over him. She shot up quickly, her white pelt slim and sleek.

"Wha-" Leopardflight got up and looked at Frostpaw. "What did you do that for?" He said, seriously but with a little humor.

[monfang]

"Wha-" Leopardflight got up and looked at Frostpaw. "What did you do that for?" He said, seriously but with a little humor.
"S-Sorry..." she said, feeling her fur heat up in embarrassment. "I-I wasn't paying... attention.." she admitted, looking down at her paws, shuffling then nervously, her tail flicking.

[Dawn & Dark]

"S-Sorry..." she said, feeling her fur heat up in embarrassment. "I-I wasn't paying... attention.." she admitted, looking down at her paws, shuffling then nervously, her tail flicking.

"It's ok, we all do it sometimes." Leopardflight smiled. "Shouldn't you be with your mentor or did they send you to rest?"

[monfang]

"It's ok, we all do it sometimes." Leopardflight smiled. "Shouldn't you be with your mentor or did they send you to rest?"
(I forgot I haven't found a mentor for her yet oml) "I was told to rest but I'm restless." she said, purring a small laugh.

[goddess of ducks]

Lightpaw concentrated hard, trying her best to imitate Arrowheart's position. Legs bunched... She crouched, her legs bunching together. Head forward... She moved her head forward, and the vole scent became suddenly stronger. And wheat kind of name is vole? Her tail, though, was pushed all the way to the ground, and it lay dead as a mouse on the leaves. It made no noise, but the white cat's balance was a bit thrown off by it.
As Lightpaw assumed the position, Arrowheart stepped forwards to correct her flaws. "Here, keep your tail off the ground, but don't wave it above you." He said using his brindled paw to lift her tail so that it hovered just above the floor of dead leaves. "This way, when you move, you don't disturb the leaves and make more noise." He stepped back and checked her position and gave a curt nod, that was mostly directed at himself, as his thought sometimes left his brain, but never escaped his mouth. "Now, " He stated as he crouched down beside her. "What you'll need to do, is bunch you hind leg's muscles, and then aim your pounce. Extend your claws mid air and aim your front paws for the midsection of the prey. If you miss don't feel too bad though, this is only your first shot, there will be many more attempts for you to hunt."

[MaskedBandits]

As Lightpaw assumed the position, Arrowheart stepped forwards to correct her flaws. "Here, keep your tail off the ground, but don't wave it above you." He said using his brindled paw to lift her tail so that it hovered just above the floor of dead leaves. "This way, when you move, you don't disturb the leaves and make more noise." He stepped back and checked her position and gave a curt nod, that was mostly directed at himself, as his thought sometimes left his brain, but never escaped his mouth. "Now, " He stated as he crouched down beside her. "What you'll need to do, is bunch you hind leg's muscles, and then aim your pounce. Extend your claws mid air and aim your front paws for the midsection of the prey. If you miss don't feel too bad though, this is only your first shot, there will be many more attempts for you to hunt."


Lightpaw hardly understood what Arrowheart had said, but she nodded and tried anyway. Bunching her leg muscles like he told her to, she became even closer to the ground, and lifted up her tail more. She gave one final smell, making sure the vole creature was still there, and went for it! She leaped into the air, unsheathing her claws like she was supposed to, but as the ferns and bracken cleared she realized she knew nothing of where the vole was. She squeaked a bit, startling her prey, and landed head over paws a good couple mouse-lengths from it. Quickly, it scuttled away, and Lightpaw couldn't get up in time to chase it before it disappeared back into it's hole. She murrowed with frustration. "Mouse dung!"

[Hexict]

"Oh well, if you've heard of us then you must be wondering which Clan you've set foot in?" She asked, her voice tinted with her usual sweet tone. "But for your information, you are in Thunderclan, the Clan of the fierce and brave." She said a tad bit proudly, her green optics shining bright. "Now, do you have a mother? Because if so you probably should be getting back to her, she must be wondering if you're okay."


He gave a nod as she asked if he was which clan's territory he happened to wander on. His ears perked as she stated that this was Thunderclan, were the warriors were fierce and brave. His pelt prickled slightly, but knew that Nightbreeze wasn't a threat to him - though he wasn't too sure about her clanmates. He wondered if they would be as fierce as the Syndicate, and if they would be harsh towards him like his former residence had been. He then shook his head as she asked about his mother. "No, I don't - I never met her, but I'm sure she wouldn't miss me anyway," he informed the warrior. He never really knew either of his parents, but he didn't let that get to him and he tries to continue on strongly.

[Hexict]

Timberkit glared at the tom as he rolled his eyes. "Don't doubt your opponent, even the big can be beaten by the small.", The kit turned her attention somewhere else after that statement. "Well if their wasn't any boundaries there would be a lot of fights, Many mouths to feed, and not that much room for the cats in the dens.", The lass said as she thought for a while before looking back at the young tom. "And I'm sure the leaders would be HIGHLY against it anyway.", For one thing it probably wont even work out for any clan since each clan is like an enemy.

"I know that," he stated when she started to point out why they could never do that. "I just sometimes wish that our territory wasn't so boring - like go adventuring beyond the borders and that sort of stuff, ya know?" He flicked his tail as he thought about doing so. He'd never leave the clan to go traveling, he loved Thunderclan too much to go and do something like that. "I want to become an apprentice, fight in battles and everything like that - I need more excitement in my life than just sitting around in the nursery and only sometimes sneaking out... don't you ever get that bored?" Orchidkit looked into Timberkit orbs as he said the last part, letting her know that he was actually serious.

[goddess of ducks]

He gave a nod as she asked if he was which clan's territory he happened to wander on. His ears perked as she stated that this was Thunderclan, were the warriors were fierce and brave. His pelt prickled slightly, but knew that Nightbreeze wasn't a threat to him - though he wasn't too sure about her clanmates. He wondered if they would be as fierce as the Syndicate, and if they would be harsh towards him like his former residence had been. He then shook his head as she asked about his mother. "No, I don't - I never met her, but I'm sure she wouldn't miss me anyway," he informed the warrior. He never really knew either of his parents, but he didn't let that get to him and he tries to continue on strongly.
Nightbreeze looked at the small Abyssinian. Her eyes swept over the untidy fur that was ruffled, and was slightly aware of her own fur that was sleeked down and glossy. "I sure she would." She said attempting to comfort the kit, but she wasn't entirely sure it would work. "So, no parents?" She said a little bit glad that the kit was alone. Most of her kits were growing up and she was getting ready to move back to the warriors den, but upon finding Avorton, she would get to remain in the nursery, which she was happy to do.

[goddess of ducks]

Lightpaw hardly understood what Arrowheart had said, but she nodded and tried anyway. Bunching her leg muscles like he told her to, she became even closer to the ground, and lifted up her tail more. She gave one final smell, making sure the vole creature was still there, and went for it! She leaped into the air, unsheathing her claws like she was supposed to, but as the ferns and bracken cleared she realized she knew nothing of where the vole was. She squeaked a bit, startling her prey, and landed head over paws a good couple mouse-lengths from it. Quickly, it scuttled away, and Lightpaw couldn't get up in time to chase it before it disappeared back into it's hole. She murrowed with frustration. "Mouse dung!"
Arrowheart crouched watching her form as she leaped into the air. His maw curved upwards a bit as he noticed she was doing well, until her aim was too long. His mouth curved into a slant. He stood up and smiled at her anyways. "It's alright, the aim is the hardest part to get. With practice you'll get it. Come, see if you can find some more prey, you can try again."

[Hexict]

He glanced away as she claimed that his mother would want him. He wasn't so sure himself, but sometimes it was easier for him to think that way - if he didn't think his mother would be nice, then he would really miss, right? But there was no way of knowing if she did ever care for him or not. His forest green orbs looked back towards the night warrior as she asked for confirmation about him having no parents. "Nope," he simply shook his head at this. Like his mother, he had no clue about how his father had felt about him. But it didn't really matter now did it, he doubted he could ever find them - not sure where they were or if they were even alive. He could guess where Nightbreeze was going with this, but he didn't want to assume such a thing until she continued.

[MaskedBandits]

Arrowheart crouched watching her form as she leaped into the air. His maw curved upwards a bit as he noticed she was doing well, until her aim was too long. His mouth curved into a slant. He stood up and smiled at her anyways. "It's alright, the aim is the hardest part to get. With practice you'll get it. Come, see if you can find some more prey, you can try again."


Getting up, Lightpaw shook out her legs and stuck her nose in the air, searching for scents. She hoped this time she'd find a scent she knew, like a squirrel or something, but at first she could find nothing. "I can't smell anything," she complained to Arrowheart, walking around now. She narrowed her eyes in concentration, yet still nothing appeared. "What kind of of prey is supposed to be around here, anyway?" Lightpaw asked inquisitivly, still focused on searching for any signs of prey.

[Midnight Rain]

Fernpaw stalked through the undergrowth, scenting the air. All she could smell was Lightpaw and Arrowheart. She hid in the ferns, remaining still to watch. (Is this ok guys?)

[Stormpelt]

"I know that," he stated when she started to point out why they could never do that. "I just sometimes wish that our territory wasn't so boring - like go adventuring beyond the borders and that sort of stuff, ya know?" He flicked his tail as he thought about doing so. He'd never leave the clan to go traveling, he loved Thunderclan too much to go and do something like that. "I want to become an apprentice, fight in battles and everything like that - I need more excitement in my life than just sitting around in the nursery and only sometimes sneaking out... don't you ever get that bored?" Orchidkit looked into Timberkit orbs as he said the last part, letting her know that he was actually serious.

"Well if it was THAT you would either pick being a loner or a kitty pet.", Timerkit said under her breathe but she knew that the tom probably heard her. "Yeah I get what you mean, but we are living one right now aren't we?", Timberkit questioned the tom. "Though we are kits it's just the start.", The small lass said as she smiled. She then listened to him as he talked about being an apprentice. "Yeah the nursery is getting a bit boring..", a low sigh escaped her small maw. She looked up at Orchidkit his eye's staring into hers and she felt a bit uncomfortable. "You are very serious about this...but anyway this is only my second time out in the territory. You have been out here a lot longer than I have so I don't really know Orchidkit.", she answered honestly.

[goddess of ducks]

Getting up, Lightpaw shook out her legs and stuck her nose in the air, searching for scents. She hoped this time she'd find a scent she knew, like a squirrel or something, but at first she could find nothing. "I can't smell anything," she complained to Arrowheart, walking around now. She narrowed her eyes in concentration, yet still nothing appeared. "What kind of of prey is supposed to be around here, anyway?" Lightpaw asked inquisitivly, still focused on searching for any signs of prey.
"There's all kind of prey here in the territory." He stated flicking his tail. "You just have to know where to find it. But some things you'll find are squirrels, voles, several types of birds, the occasional hare that strays from Windclan, and chipmunks are common."

[goddess of ducks]

Butstpaw noted all of this, from the tail to the back legs. Tail down and back legs securely planted on the ground. Got it. Scared as he was, he was determined to do well; maybe he wasn't as scared of the fight as he was the failure involved... Burstpaw then tried to imitate Flammingarrow, putting his back paws on the ground a good distance apart and pushing his tail against the ground. He found his mentor was right; as he lifted his chest up he found he didn't fall over. It was kind of hard, and he wobbled a bit, but he didn't come crashing down tiki the ground like he'd thought. "Is-Is this right?" Burstpaw asked, most of his attention on the move.It sure feels right, at least!
Flamingarrow rushed forwards and helped steady the apprentice. "Yes! That's great Burstpaw!" He exclaimed with praise. The apprentice had caught on quicker than Flamingarrow had expected and the tom was happy that he learned it fast. "Now, try taking a few swipes and see how you hold up." He challenged.

[Hexict]

"Well if it was THAT you would either pick being a loner or a kitty pet.", Timerkit said under her breathe but she knew that the tom probably heard her. "Yeah I get what you mean, but we are living one right now aren't we?", Timberkit questioned the tom. "Though we are kits it's just the start.", The small lass said as she smiled. She then listened to him as he talked about being an apprentice. "Yeah the nursery is getting a bit boring..", a low sigh escaped her small maw. She looked up at Orchidkit his eye's staring into hers and she felt a bit uncomfortable. "You are very serious about this...but anyway this is only my second time out in the territory. You have been out here a lot longer than I have so I don't really know Orchidkit.", she answered honestly.

He gave a sigh and glanced away. He would never leave Thunderclan in search of some kind of adventure, nor did he hate the life here. He was just bored with being a kit and knew that everything would start getting more exciting when they became apprentices. The tom looked up for a moment as he tried to think about what to say next. Without warning, he leaped towards Timberkit with a mischievous grin on his face and prodded her with his paw. "Tag!" He called, and turned to start running. The tortoiseshell glanced back at her, he was trying to get back to their more fun-loving feeling like before he had started to point out how he felt about the clans and all of the things that had dampened the mood.

[MaskedBandits]

"There's all kind of prey here in the territory." He stated flicking his tail. "You just have to know where to find it. But some things you'll find are squirrels, voles, several types of birds, the occasional hare that strays from Windclan, and chipmunks are common."

(@Midnight Rain Yas, that's fine! Nighty is it ok if Midnight Rain kinda secretly joins us?) "Ohh, ok!" Lightpaw knew what most of those smelled like, but no scents came to her nose. "Should we try another area? I can't find a scent anywhere!" Her white pelt was fluffed up with excitement, frustration, and anticipation. I will find some prey, and I will catch it! Sure couldn't wait to show Fernpaw her catch! She'll be so jealous! And proud of me, of course!

[MaskedBandits]

Flamingarrow rushed forwards and helped steady the apprentice. "Yes! That's great Burstpaw!" He exclaimed with praise. The apprentice had caught on quicker than Flamingarrow had expected and the tom was happy that he learned it fast. "Now, try taking a few swipes and see how you hold up." He challenged.

Burstpaw was concentrating so hard he almost forgot his fear, as he prepared his body to swipe. Ok. My back paws must be planted firmly on the ground more than ever now, and my tail needs to be very secure. He pushed his tail even harder against the ground, and narrowed his amber eyes. The Orange tabby moved his forepaw across his body, staying pretty well balanced, but when he tried to swipe he wobbled. Burstpaw felt his legs starting to give, so he stopped moving his forepaws and stayed still. "Kimda like that?" He timidly asked, looking down at Flammingarrow.

[Stormpelt]

He gave a sigh and glanced away. He would never leave Thunderclan in search of some kind of adventure, nor did he hate the life here. He was just bored with being a kit and knew that everything would start getting more exciting when they became apprentices. The tom looked up for a moment as he tried to think about what to say next. Without warning, he leaped towards Timberkit with a mischievous grin on his face and prodded her with his paw. "Tag!" He called, and turned to start running. The tortoiseshell glanced back at her, he was trying to get back to their more fun-loving feeling like before he had started to point out how he felt about the clans and all of the things that had dampened the mood.

Timberkit stared aimlessly at the forest as she started to think more about what they talked about. She hoped things would change when they become apprentices. Not even noticing what was going on Timberkit nearly jumped. She still didn't know what was going on until the tom prodded his paw on her face. Timberkit saw that he was trying to play a game so she ran after the tom. "I'm gonna get ya!", The small lass laughed as she ran after Orchidkit.

[Hexict]

The tom was clearly relieved when Timberkit decided to give into his game and chase after him. He was still unsure of the territory despite his many explorations - roots and twigs were just something he found hard to remember where they were. Suddenly, one of his large paws got caught on one as he ran, causing him to trip and lay sprawling on the forest floor. He gave a huff at this, getting annoyed with his own clumsiness. I really need to start looking where I'm running, he kept that mental note, hoping to come back to it later.

[Stormpelt]

Since the tom was a lot bigger than her she had a run a lot harder to catch up with him, but that wasn't working out very well. Timberkit didn't really pay attention with the things around her only things up ahead. When the small lass saw the tom trip and fall over the kit saw her chance. Running up and pouncing on the tom and slightly tugging at his ear and smiled. "Clumsy, And you're it!", Timberkit squealed before she ran off.

[Dawn & Dark]

(I forgot I haven't found a mentor for her yet oml) "I was told to rest but I'm restless." she said, purring a small laugh.

Leopardflight smiled. "If you feel restless then you could hunt." He suggested. "I was thinking about going hunting myself, if you want you could join me."

[FOXXRR]

Fernpaw stalked through the undergrowth, scenting the air. All she could smell was Lightpaw and Arrowheart. She hid in the ferns, remaining still to watch. (Is this ok guys?)
Foxclaw padded through the forest, his mouth open and breathing in the scents. 'where could she be?' He pondered, looking left, then right. He carefully trekked down the forest, making sure he stayed silent. He stopped as he picked up Fernpaw's scent. He began following the scent, leading him to a fern bush. 'Aha! She must be there!' He thought, as he changed his posture to the all-famous pouncing crouch. With a mighty leap, he pounced on his apprentice, his claws sheathed.

[Midnight Rain]

Fernpaw, not expecting her mentor, yowled at the attack, and rolled over. She aimed a few blows, breathing her claws just in time as she realized who it was. "What was that for?" She growled, then hoped off.

[goddess of ducks]

(@Midnight Rain Yas, that's fine! @Nighty (http://warriorcatsonline.com/forums/member.php?u=83) is it ok if Midnight Rain kinda secretly joins us?) "Ohh, ok!" Lightpaw knew what most of those smelled like, but no scents came to her nose. "Should we try another area? I can't find a scent anywhere!" Her white pelt was fluffed up with excitement, frustration, and anticipation. I will find some prey, and I will catch it! Sure couldn't wait to show Fernpaw her catch! She'll be so jealous! And proud of me, of course!
(Yeah it's cool)

Arrowheart gave a shrug. He too didn't smell any fresh prey, there were a few stale scents here and there but they were most likely from the previous day. "Alright Lightpaw, lead the way. Keep working until you find something." He said, his ears flicking towards the movement in the bush where Fernpaw was.

[goddess of ducks]

He glanced away as she claimed that his mother would want him. He wasn't so sure himself, but sometimes it was easier for him to think that way - if he didn't think his mother would be nice, then he would really miss, right? But there was no way of knowing if she did ever care for him or not. His forest green orbs looked back towards the night warrior as she asked for confirmation about him having no parents. "Nope," he simply shook his head at this. Like his mother, he had no clue about how his father had felt about him. But it didn't really matter now did it, he doubted he could ever find them - not sure where they were or if they were even alive. He could guess where Nightbreeze was going with this, but he didn't want to assume such a thing until she continued.
Nightbreeze frowned slightly at the remark. She saw the spark of what she assumed to be regret. "I'm sorry to hear that." were the only words that made it out of her mouth. Moving forwards she gently laid her tail across the kit's back. "Avorton, would you like to come back to Thunderclan with me?" She asked. "You'll be cared for, I'll see to that. You won't have to worry about not being loved, you can have your share of prey. Ashstar won't mind." She added encouragingly, knowing that even a wise kit like him couldn't stay in the territory by them self and live a perfect life. Leaf bare was coming and she would hate for that to be the young kit's downfall if he remained alone.