[training] i'm forgetting how to hate myself, i saved my own life

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Cherrywood • She / Her • Shadowclan warrior • 20+ moons

Cherrywood sighed as she exited the warriors' den. Another day she wasn't chosen for a patrol, and thus was trapped in camp. She let out a frustrated sigh, she felt trapped and useless in camp. In here she was stuck just training apprentices to be of any use.

The large dark red calico she-cat stretched, her narrowed blue gaze scanning camp for any apprentices in the area. She straightened up before clearing her throat "Any apprentices who wish to do stealth training, please meet me in the elders' den!" she called out, her voice ringing across the clearing.

She then made her way to the elders' den, sitting down before neatly wrapping her tail around her large paws. Her eyes locked onto the den's entrance as she waited for whatever apprentices wanted to join.

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Coyotepaw • He / They • Shadowclan apprentice • 11+ Moons

Coyotepaw heard Cherrywood's call, quirking a brow he rose to his paw, making his way over to the Elders' den. He didn't mind getting an extra stealth lesson, it was an important skill to know anyway, especially being a Shadowclan cat.

Upon entering the den he felt her gaze burning into his pelt. He could tell she was surprised he showed up for the lesson again. He remained calm as she gave him a small nod in greeting, then looked past him to the den entrance.

Coyotepaw began to groom his pelt as they waited for anyone else to show up.

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[Nixey]

Ibispaw | Shadowclan Apprentice | she/her | 47/100

The morning had been going bland so far. Ibispaw didn’t dare break these new rules by slipping out. So here she was, feeling stuck with nothing to do. Maybe she should seek someone out. Maybe—

That call seemed to be her saving grace. Her ears pricked, her body cracking as she rose to her paws. Good, some training; it wouldn’t hurt to try and get something new learned or even to sharpen old claws. Either way, it was a distraction and something she could do.

Slipping out, Ibispaw noticed another apprentice who had come to join. Coyotepaw, she thinks. Offering him a nod, the older apprentice decided to sit by the den, her eyes scanning around.

Was it just the three of them?

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Cherrywood • She / Her • Shadowclan warrior • 20+ moons

Cherrywood gave Ibispaw a nod in greeting, after a bit more waiting and no one else showing up she decided to start. This was one of the smaller groups she'd trained. She hummed softly "Ibispaw, I assume you've had basic hunting? If so you've already somewhat practiced stealth. With the lockdown we're stuck training here in camp, but training has to continue none-the-less" She said simply, looking between the two apprentices.

"Coyotepaw knows the drill already, but I'll explain anyway- I will sit across the den, facing away from you two. You will each approach me one at a time, If you're heard, I will strike with sheathed claws, it is your job to overall not get caught, but if you do get caught, then it's your job to dodge my attack. You will keep going until you no longer get caught. Alright?" She said, giving the apprentices' one more glance before turning away.

The large calico Shadowclan warrior sat facing away from Ibispaw and Coyotepaw. Her ears perked as she sat perfectly still "Coyotepaw, you've already taken this lesson, you go first" She said curtly, waiting for the older apprentice.

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Coyotepaw • He / They • Shadowclan apprentice • 11+ Moons

The Shadowclan apprentice noticed Ibispaw enter the den, they greeted her with a smile and a nod before turning their attention back to Cherrywood.

Coyotepaw nodded in response, quickly leaping to their paws. The large rosette tabby tom lowered himself into a hunter's crouch and began creeping forward.

He took slow silent breaths, carefully making sure each step was gentle and deliberate. He lifted his tail, trying to avoid it brushing against the ground. His form was actually pretty good and he was doing great.

Once a fox-length away he shot forwards, his paws causing some rocks to shoot up and scatter across the ground. He saw Cherry's paw lashing out his way, but skillfully dipped out of the way, managing to dodge the strike.

He grinned as he looked back at her, earning a 'good job' and what he thought might be... a smile? huh- maybe she didn't just hate him.

He went back to where he'd been sitting, looking towards Ibispaw when Cherrywood told her that it was her turn, giving her a nod and smile "Good luck" He whispered to her, before getting comfortable to watch her turn.

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