raising the cub into a lion [duskpaw training compilation]

[taillow]

Duskpaw - RiverClan Apprentice

Aha! She had pinned him! A victorious look gleamed in her eyes as she held the older and bigger tom down, tail lashing with excitement. "Ha! I got you! You didn't even see it comin'. I totally-" Before she could finish her speech, Duskpaw's eyes widened as she was suddenly flung back, landing hard on the ground with the warrior now pinning her.

...Whaaaa??? "How did you do that??" came the half in-awe, half frustrated grumble of Duskpaw, scrambling back to her paws and wanting to glare at him - but finding that her eyes only filled with intense wonder. The tom before her simply chuckled, and Duskpaw let his words sink further in. Never give opponents time to get the upper paw. It could lead to death. That was enough a motivator for the young she-cat.

"Okay, what's next? What do I need to work on?" Now she was eager, and gone was the stubborn and rigid demeanor; blossoming before the warrior was a young apprentice eager to learn every move she could.

[ dusklion ]