Sunset Grove

[Moonraven]

There she was. Dustbunny briefly glanced at Littlepaw as she joined them. She retrained her attention on Fleetpaw as he followed her attention wonderfully. Blending in with his surroundings, crept as close as he could quietly, and his pounce was rather impressive, catching the rabbit with the ease of a well-seasoned warrior. She swore he had told her he hadn't had much training done, or perhaps she had just assumed it. Either way, she beamed as Fleetpaw returned to her and Littlepaw.

"Wonderful job, Fleetpaw. The way you keep your paws so close to each other is a little strange, but it doesn't seem to hinder you. Some cats might tell you you're hunting crouch is off because of that, but if it works for you you don't need to change it." She told him and frowned softly as he immediately started apologizing to Littlepaw.

"You mustn't apologize for feeding the clan. Hold your chin high, you're doing a great service, providing for your clan as a warrior should." Dustbunny said sternly at Fleetpaw's humility. There was such a thing as being too humble.

"There are always more rabbits to hunt. Littlepaw I need you to keep your attention on me when it comes to lessons, please. You should know what a rabbit smells like do you think you can find one on your own?" The she-cat challenged Littlepaw.

"Fleetpaw, leave your rabbit with me. Think you can bring me back a mouse on your own?" She chucked her next question at the more self-conscious of the apprentices. Dustbunny chose not to explain to him the best way to catch the small critters. He seemed to have some hunting experience already done.

@Luna16 @SuspiciousMindz [So patrol is due tomorrow, so giving us an extension to the 19th.]

[SuspiciousMindz]

[Littlepaw]
​WindClan Apprentice
No Purrks

Littlepaw was a little taken aback by the way Fleetpaw was apologizing. Small ears flicking a few times, she would hold a paw up to stop them from rambling. "Nonono, you did AMAZING! I dunno why yer apologizin'!" the calico commented before Dustbunny would step in and correct the other apprentice. Of course, Littlepaw noted the comment about not paying attention, she'd merely nod a little to acknowledge it before the next task was handed to her. Find a rabbit! Oh, she could do that! Yes!

A bright smile crossed her face before she'd nod eagerly, scampering away a few paces and getting down into the best hunting crouch she could muster. Of course, it wasn't pretty, but she'd been practicing this with her FireMa! Her paws were evenly paced and her tail and belly fur were off the ground. The only issue Littlepaw consistently had was keeping her rear from being in the air.

She'd pinpoint a rabbit grazing nearby and while her crouch was well-formed in right now, the moment she started moving, her rear slowly rose into the air followed by her shoulders. Littlepaw did her best to correct the stance as she stalked forward, her body lowering to the ground before rising again. Her paw steps were very close together, a little too cautious about not stepping on any twigs. Then, when she thought she could spring forward, she did.

The young rabbit gave up a chase. It was a short lived one and Littlepaw caught up to it rather quickly, putting an end to its life sort of messily. It took a couple bites for her to figure out exactly how to take down the young rabbit. Honestly, it the rabbit wasn't young, she probably wouldn't have been able to catch, let alone secure it. Once it was done moving, she'd stand up tall with the prey item in her mouth, turning to head back to Dustbunny for any praise or tips.

@Moonraven - Dustbunny | @Luna16 - Fleetpaw

[Luna16]

Fleetpaw felt warmth flood his body. He wasn't sure if he was embarrassed or...honored? It was a lot of emotions to process. Either way, he was grateful for Dustbunny's praise and correction, and for Littlepaw's praise as well. He dipped his head to them both, a raspy purr emanating from his chest. He didn't purr often, so maybe the crackling from it being...unused? He didn't ponder it, it didn't matter. His mentor was proud of him! His technique was strange...but it worked! If he thought too hard on it all, he felt like he'd burst or become dizzy with happiness. His eyes were still sparkling when Dustbunny instructed him to leave the rabbit there and continue with finding a mouse.

The dark apprentice nodded eagerly. "I-I'll do my b-best!" He purred, not even taking time to wince at his stutters. He felt...successful. Was this...was this a sense of pride? He watched Littlepaw head off before going in a different direction, not wanting their hunts to interfere with each other. Now...mice like to hide. He once more brought himself to what shadows he could find to conceal his pelt, crouching low to the ground before parting his jaws to taste the air in search of mouse-scent.

-rolled 17-

There! He picked up the scent of a mouse - maybe two? - nearby. He hoped there being two there wouldn't cause any problems, he didn't want to fail now that he had had a taste of success. Taking his time to plot his route once more, tilting his head upwards to sense the direction of the wind with his long whiskers, Fleetpaw's ears perked forward. He focused hard, feeling sounds around him drown out as he tried to narrow in on the sounds of the mice...until finally he picked up on their scuffling. Treading carefully, keeping his pawsteps precise, he positioned himself. Bringing his forepaws together again once he felt he was a good distance away...

-rolled 19- Fleet's on a lucky streak!

Fleetpaw sprang out from the shadows, swooping in and snatching one mouse with his teeth and bringing a claw down on the other. He killed the one in his jaws quickly, and then did the same for the mouse, silencing it's shrill cries. Shaking his head to clear out his hearing, and the ringing in his ears from the mice's shrill screeches of terror, he took a moment to give thanks for this marvelous catch. I can't believe I'm doing it! If you're really up there, StarClan, thank you! He blinked his dark amber eyes skyward before picking up both mice by their tails and returning to where Dustbunny was waiting.

He noticed Littlepaw returning with a rabbit as well. Fleetpaw set down the mice and shuffled his paws timidly. "G-Good catch, Littlepaw!" He purred, nodding to the rabbit. He turned to Dustbunny eagerly, not necessarily waiting for praise - he didn't think he was worthy of more praise in one day! - moreso because he was really enjoying himself in this session and couldn't wait to see what was next!

[ @Moonraven - Dustbunny]
[ @SuspiciousMindz - Littlepaw]