ShadowClan Clearing

[S t a r]

Originally Posted by Pluto

Burningspark closed his golden eyes, taking one paw and rasping his tongue over it before using it to clean his furred ear. He would clean his furless, scarred one later, he just didn’t like to be reminded of it, especially early in the morning when the camp was semi-quiet and smelled of early morning dew. He was enjoying the quietness too the point where he didn’t notice the apprentice padding toward him until it was too late. “What the-,” His eyes were open in less than a heartbeat as his head whirled around to see who had bumped into him. His gaze was the only thing showing his displeasure as his golden eyes roved over the smaller she-cat. “It’s alright I suppose. Just don’t do it again, or else I might have to think about finding your mentor and convincing them to make you do ticks for a moon.” He mewed gruffly. Why were apprentices so clumsy? He didn’t remember being this unsure of anything, ever, except for the first day he’d arrived. Since then, Clan politics hadn’t bothered him as much as it had the rest of the clan as long as he was sure he could prove himself worthy of being a warrior.

(I am sorry, uh, I had to get up at 4:30 AM today and now my post motivation has gone out the le window--)

The apprentice winced at his tone, oh yeah, he was clearly mad. What in the world could she do? She could be friendly, but this cat was.. odd. "I-I don't.. think I've seen you around before.. What's your name?" She stuttered. Her voice was so nervous, but then again, she'd never been this anxious, but this warrior was just.. scary. Darkpaw heard whispers in her ears, she held back a shudder and stood.. tall? She was already pretty small, so it didn't really help much. She attempted to give the warrior one of her winning smiles, but it came out as.. well.. not very charming. It was a weak one, which hadn't normally happened to her before. The voices got louder, and she could tell what they were saying now. She pushed them away, she didn't WANT to hear them. The dark furred she-cat tried not to look at the ground, that would just make her seem more afraid.

[S t a r]

Originally Posted by Lynxpaw

Russetpaw

The molly let out a quick purr of thanks and consumed a quarter of what was left. Russetpaw was glad she had met Darkpaw. The dark-furred she-cat was her best and only friend right now, and she guessed she had needed one.

Darkpaw gave the molly a smile, Russetpaw was one of her best friends.. well.. one of the ones who still spoke to her. Which she was glad for.

[PEPPERMINT~]

Originally Posted by Saltyteardrops

"Definitely," She reassured the apprentice, who'd she'd got quite attached to in just a short amount of time.

Chickadeepaw perked up a bit. "I learned a hunting crouch today! Sort of.."

[nykyrian]

Originally Posted by Daunting Drago0n

Chickadeepaw perked up a bit. "I learned a hunting crouch today! Sort of.."

"How about you show me then?" Acornpelt requested. And I could give you some pointers to help impress your mentor, if you want the warrior gave a light smile

[PEPPERMINT~]

Originally Posted by Saltyteardrops

"How about you show me then?" Acornpelt requested. And I could give you some pointers to help impress your mentor, if you want the warrior gave a light smile

Chickadeepaw smiled. Acornpelt was cool! She crouched down, rather lopsided.

[Pluto]

Originally Posted by Stardustt

(I am sorry, uh, I had to get up at 4:30 AM today and now my post motivation has gone out the le window--)

The apprentice winced at his tone, oh yeah, he was clearly mad. What in the world could she do? She could be friendly, but this cat was.. odd. "I-I don't.. think I've seen you around before.. What's your name?" She stuttered. Her voice was so nervous, but then again, she'd never been this anxious, but this warrior was just.. scary. Darkpaw heard whispers in her ears, she held back a shudder and stood.. tall? She was already pretty small, so it didn't really help much. She attempted to give the warrior one of her winning smiles, but it came out as.. well.. not very charming. It was a weak one, which hadn't normally happened to her before. The voices got louder, and she could tell what they were saying now. She pushed them away, she didn't WANT to hear them. The dark furred she-cat tried not to look at the ground, that would just make her seem more afraid.

Burningspark was ready for the she-cat to nod, mumble a second apology, and stumble away from him like most cats did. Either his scarred pelt that always smelled faintly of smoke drove them off or his cold, even glances did. He wasn't like the rest of his clanmates; there was no uncertainty in how he wanted to go about his life. In fact, he decided he might even like Dawnstars leadership. However, he was surprised that the apprentice - who he was quickly realizing wasnt as short as he first thought - decided to stick by and make small-talk with him. Strange. He thought. "Burningspark. I've been around for more than a few moons by now, but I suppose it's good you haven't seen me before. Means I'm good at what I do." Which is sticking to me, myself, and I. He thought, already slightly uncomfortable talking to her. Burningspark trained, hunted, and defended. He wasn't much of a talker.

[S t a r]

Originally Posted by Pluto

Burningspark was ready for the she-cat to nod, mumble a second apology, and stumble away from him like most cats did. Either his scarred pelt that always smelled faintly of smoke drove them off or his cold, even glances did. He wasn't like the rest of his clanmates; there was no uncertainty in how he wanted to go about his life. In fact, he decided he might even like Dawnstars leadership. However, he was surprised that the apprentice - who he was quickly realizing wasnt as short as he first thought - decided to stick by and make small-talk with him. Strange. He thought. "Burningspark. I've been around for more than a few moons by now, but I suppose it's good you haven't seen me before. Means I'm good at what I do." Which is sticking to me, myself, and I. He thought, already slightly uncomfortable talking to her. Burningspark trained, hunted, and defended. He wasn't much of a talker.

The apprentice could practically see the discomfort rolling off of the warrior. Their name was.. Burningspark? Oh, made sense. "That's.. a clever name.. I'm Darkpaw. N-Nice to meet you." She was clearly fumbling for words, which, she normally never had happen. So that was odd, for her at least. She probably seemed like a bumbling mouse to.. Burn Burn. That was his name now. To her, at least. A bumbling little vole compared to Burn Burn. Burn Burn the... tiger. Yep. Burn Burn the tiger. Okay, that was lame, even to Darkpaw. Ugh, she was such a dork. She could tell. Dorkpaw. She held back a giggle at her nickname. Burn Burn was clearly not a talker. Which was fine, she could talk for him. "So, uh, what do you like to do?" She almost facepalmed, that was such a stupid question. She was at least gaining her confidence again, there was enough for her to flash him a genuine smile, it wasn't small or weak this time.

[Pluto]

Originally Posted by Stardustt

The apprentice could practically see the discomfort rolling off of the warrior. Their name was.. Burningspark? Oh, made sense. "That's.. a clever name.. I'm Darkpaw. N-Nice to meet you." She was clearly fumbling for words, which, she normally never had happen. So that was odd, for her at least. She probably seemed like a bumbling mouse to.. Burn Burn. That was his name now. To her, at least. A bumbling little vole compared to Burn Burn. Burn Burn the... tiger. Yep. Burn Burn the tiger. Okay, that was lame, even to Darkpaw. Ugh, she was such a dork. She could tell. Dorkpaw. She held back a giggle at her nickname. Burn Burn was clearly not a talker. Which was fine, she could talk for him. "So, uh, what do you like to do?" She almost facepalmed, that was such a stupid question. She was at least gaining her confidence again, there was enough for her to flash him a genuine smile, it wasn't small or weak this time.

This she-cat wouldn't stop her pestering. He didn't know wether to be annoyed and simply ignore her or if he should actually care and talk with her. She is my clanmate... I suppose talking wouldn't harm anything, as long as she doesn't prove to be a distraction. He told himself. Clever name? For once he was too surprised to answer right away. Darkpaw? "Ironic that your name's Darkpaw but your personality seems to be anything but dark, don't you think?" He observed, tail flicking behind him before he rolled his muscled shoulders to try and relax. He almost laughed at her next question, and he would have, had it not been such a dry way to continue the conversation. Maybe I can end this conversation here. He thought, taking a moment to answer. "I hunt, train and defend." He mewed. It was a mantra he repeated in his head almost every day. "So unless you need something from me, I was thinking of doing just that and going hunting." He mewed, getting up with a stretch.

[S t a r]

Originally Posted by Pluto

This she-cat wouldn't stop her pestering. He didn't know wether to be annoyed and simply ignore her or if he should actually care and talk with her. She is my clanmate... I suppose talking wouldn't harm anything, as long as she doesn't prove to be a distraction. He told himself. Clever name? For once he was too surprised to answer right away. Darkpaw? "Ironic that your name's Darkpaw but your personality seems to be anything but dark, don't you think?" He observed, tail flicking behind him before he rolled his muscled shoulders to try and relax. He almost laughed at her next question, and he would have, had it not been such a dry way to continue the conversation. Maybe I can end this conversation here. He thought, taking a moment to answer. "I hunt, train and defend." He mewed. It was a mantra he repeated in his head almost every day. "So unless you need something from me, I was thinking of doing just that and going hunting." He mewed, getting up with a stretch.

The she-cat listened to his comments, they were.. right in a way. And now he was leaving? No way, she was going to crack Burn Burn until they were friends. She wouldn't give up until he was her friend. "Then I'll come with. I'm.. okay at hunting! I can help." Her confidence and bounciness seemed to return now, for she was determined to make Burn Burn her friend. Darkpaw smiled again, using one of her best smiles. She was coming with him, whether he said yes or no. Her hunting skills weren't the best, but she could learn! Blackie hadn't taught her much before her mentor was switched, but Burn Burn could show her some tricks. Right? Her tail flicked as she stood next to the tom, waiting for him.

[The Room Service Guy]

Originally Posted by Stardustt

The she-cat listened to his comments, they were.. right in a way. And now he was leaving? No way, she was going to crack Burn Burn until they were friends. She wouldn't give up until he was her friend. "Then I'll come with. I'm.. okay at hunting! I can help." Her confidence and bounciness seemed to return now, for she was determined to make Burn Burn her friend. Darkpaw smiled again, using one of her best smiles. She was coming with him, whether he said yes or no. Her hunting skills weren't the best, but she could learn! Blackie hadn't taught her much before her mentor was switched, but Burn Burn could show her some tricks. Right? Her tail flicked as she stood next to the tom, waiting for him.

"What are you doing over here Darkpaw?",Hawkclaw asked.