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Post by Mother Dark on May 23, 2017 15:05:11 GMT -5
Lightningsong saw the confusion on Stormpaw' s face and longed to tell him how confused he was too. How could the rouge who had been so nasty say he was willing to fight for his clan. He continued to show his respect for Orchardstar but he was wary of the new cat.
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Post by Cavey on May 23, 2017 15:07:09 GMT -5
Boneclaw felt proud as he was made one of them. He knew he would have cats who didn't like him but he would be the best he could
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Post by LightBringer on May 23, 2017 15:12:06 GMT -5
"DuskPelt!" OrchardStar called the warrior to the front of the group. "i expect you, and the other warriors who have apprentices, to help teach BoneClaw the warrior code. take him out training with you." with a wave of her tail, the leader dismissed the clan, and looked to DewSpirit, beckoning her into the leaders den to talk.
DuskPelt dipped her head in agreement. turning to the former rouge, she offers a smile. "welcome to the clan BoneClaw. i have the rest of the day to myself, if you would like to talk and find out more. plus im sure youre hungry" turning towards the fresh kill pile, she indicates for BoneClaw to follow her.
"mama mama! can we go see the new cat?" the kits ask excitedly. LightBringer shook her head. "no little ones. this is a lot for him to take in. leave him be for now. im sure youll get to spend time with him later" gathering her kits, the queen herds them back to the dusty little area near the nursery where they can play safely.
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Post by Cavey on May 23, 2017 15:14:46 GMT -5
Boneclaw nodded and followed the cat. "Yes I am "he said. He froze as he saw the pile and his mouth watered. He was so hungry but waited to see what Duskpelt did.
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Post by LightBringer on May 23, 2017 15:16:23 GMT -5
DuskPelt padded over to the fresh kill pile, and picked out the vole she had caught earlier. noticing that BoneClaw had stopped, she flicked her tail towards the pile. "go on. pick out what you want. we can talk about some of the rules while we eat" the she-cat manages to mumble around her pick.
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Post by Mother Dark on May 23, 2017 15:17:13 GMT -5
"Okay if you still want to go with the others to train you should ask." Lightningsong said.
Fernpaw walked up to DuskPelt feeling a bit nervous about being near the new warrior Boneclaw.
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Post by Cavey on May 23, 2017 15:20:20 GMT -5
Boneclaw nodded and grabbed a mouse. He followed Duskpelt lead and ate the mouse. "What rules are there ?" He asked.
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Post by LightBringer on May 23, 2017 15:23:51 GMT -5
"hello fernpaw." DuskPelt meowed in greeting. "come and sit with us. let's see what you remember from the warrior code" crouching down, the warrior bit into the vole, and glanced at her apprentice. "FernPaw, this is BoneClaw. BoneClaw, this is my apprentice, FernPaw. when kits reach the age of 6 moons old, they become an apprentice. a warrior from the clan is chosen to mentor, or train them in the warrior code. they learn to fight and defend the clan, and to hunt, to help provide for the clan."
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Post by blooblis on May 23, 2017 15:24:54 GMT -5
Stormpaw nodded and nudged Pebblepaw. "Do you think I could come practice fighting with you and Weaselnose?"
Pebblepaw shrugged, his yellow eyes wide. "I guess. Weaselnose seems kind of upset right now though. Just go ask him," Pebblepaw gestured towards his mentor. "Not that you could keep up!" he grinned wickedly.
Stormpaw rolled his eyes and started moving toward Weaselnose, kicking Pebblepaw half heartedly in the stomach as he left. "Excuse me, Weaselnose, but could Lightningsong and I please train with you and Pebblepaw today?" he asked, dipped his head in respect to the older cat.
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Post by Cavey on May 23, 2017 15:29:09 GMT -5
"That young ? They are just kits "he said
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Post by Mother Dark on May 23, 2017 15:34:46 GMT -5
"Yes. Our claws are sharp as any cats and out minds agile too. Plus then they warriors don't have to worry about doing the kind that aren't as fun. Like collecting moss." Fernpaw said trying to be light hearted and joking.
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Post by LightBringer on May 23, 2017 15:34:53 GMT -5
"they are strong enough by then. if there is any question about the readiness of a kit, then it is OrchardStar's decision on whether to wait a few more moons or to make them apprentice at the 6 moon mark. no kit is pushed beyond their limit" DuskPelt indicated the kits over by LightBringer. "often it is clear from a young age whether a kit will be fit for a warrior, or if they would be better suited to be a medicine cat. BlossomKit" the warrior indicates the fluffiest kit of the bunch, with pure white fur. "isnt much of a fighter. she rarely even play fights. when you cant find her with her siblings, shes in with AspenFeather, the medicine cat, learning about herbs" hearing FernPaw respond as well, the mentor looked at her with pride. "FernPaw has a sharp mind and is eager to learn. she'll make a fine warrior, and mentor some day"
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Post by Cavey on May 23, 2017 15:48:50 GMT -5
Boneclaw nodded, "Oh,well ok then. What do they have to do to become a warrior ?'he asked.
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Post by LightBringer on May 23, 2017 15:55:59 GMT -5
"complete their training. when they have mastered the hunting and fighting to the best of their abilities, then they are given their warrior names. normally,this is another 6 moons. sometimes more, depending on the needs of the apprentice. warrior names are given by the clan leader, though if a cat asks for a certain name, it will be taken into consideration." DuskPelt finishes her vole, and gets to her paws. "even medicine cats train for moons. they have to learn basic fighting moves, in order to defend themselves should the need arise" stretching, the warrior cleans her paw, using her teeth to remove the dirt stuck around her claws.
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Post by Cavey on May 23, 2017 16:01:24 GMT -5
Boneclaw listened, "Wow,so what kinda order is there around here ?"he asked.
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Post by LightBringer on May 23, 2017 16:05:42 GMT -5
pausing in her grooming, DuskPelt purred softly. BoneClaw seemed to be catching on quickly. "OrchardStar is the leader. all decisions concerning apprentices, warriors, punishments for breaking a rule, patrols, and anything concerning the clan and its well being is up to her. The deputy, which currently we have not appointed one yet, is next in line when it comes to power in the clan. Should OrchardStar lose her lives, then the deputy would step up, and become leader. Next come the warriors, elders, queens, apprentices, and kits. medicine cats are not a part of clan rivalries, and have their own power in the clan." the warrior explained. "theres a certain order when it comes to eating as well."
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Post by Mother Dark on May 23, 2017 16:14:28 GMT -5
"they are strong enough by then. if there is any question about the readiness of a kit, then it is OrchardStar's decision on whether to wait a few more moons or to make them apprentice at the 6 moon mark. no kit is pushed beyond their limit" DuskPelt indicated the kits over by LightBringer. "often it is clear from a young age whether a kit will be fit for a warrior, or if they would be better suited to be a medicine cat. BlossomKit" the warrior indicates the fluffiest kit of the bunch, with pure white fur. "isnt much of a fighter. she rarely even play fights. when you cant find her with her siblings, shes in with AspenFeather, the medicine cat, learning about herbs" hearing FernPaw respond as well, the mentor looked at her with pride. "FernPaw has a sharp mind and is eager to learn. she'll make a fine warrior, and mentor some day" Fernpaw beamed at her mentor' s praise. "Is there anything I should do DuskPelt?" She said.
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Post by Cavey on May 23, 2017 16:19:07 GMT -5
"Ah,this is so much. "Boneclaw said overwhelmed. "You remember all of this ?"
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Post by LightBringer on May 23, 2017 16:41:38 GMT -5
"over time, yes. FernPaw, why dont you go see if LightBringer needs any help with the kits. im sure they are exhausting, and it will give me a bit more time to talk to BoneClaw. then we can go out and do some training. your choice today, hunting, or fighting." glancing over at the other apprentices, DuskPelt frowns. "i believe StormPaw and PebblePaw are both going to be at the training hollow, so it will be crowded." she warned.
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Post by Cavey on May 23, 2017 18:04:26 GMT -5
"We can go hunting . Only if you want "he said.
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Post by Mother Dark on May 23, 2017 18:15:19 GMT -5
Fernpaw nodded slightly. "I'm still working on it. We can work on it together if you like. I forget stuff kind of easy."
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Post by Mother Dark on May 23, 2017 18:25:49 GMT -5
"Okay bye." Fernpaw called waking her tail.
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Post by ~Vacancy~ on May 23, 2017 19:06:16 GMT -5
(Sorry for the poof. Geometry homework :/)
Dewspirit followed after Orchardstar, setting her vole aside. She figured eating while talking to the leader would be disrespectful.
Weaselnose looked down at Stormpaw and huffed. "I suppose." He said gruffly, shifting on his paws he looked at Pebblepaw, waiting for the apprentice to realize they were leaving now.
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Post by blooblis on May 23, 2017 19:38:36 GMT -5
Stormpaw followed Weaselnose's gaze. Pebblepaw was lying on the ground, apparently watching the clouds, or perhaps napping in the sun. Or maybe he was playing dead as some sort of game with Lightbringer's kits? Stormpaw sighed and padded over to him, flicking his tail across Pebblepaw's nose. "Let's go, mousebrain," he grumbled. Without waiting to see Pebblepaw tiptoe playfully toward Weaselnose, Stormpaw walked over to Lightningstorm to tell him the news too.
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Post by Mother Dark on May 23, 2017 20:48:19 GMT -5
Lightningsong had heard the news and nodded to his apprentice before following the other warrior.
Fernpaw walked over to LightBringer. "Would you like me to watch the kits for a little while? DuskPelt told me to ask. " She asked. LightBringer
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Post by ~Vacancy~ on May 23, 2017 21:17:45 GMT -5
Weaselnose looked down at Pebblepaw in clear annoyance. "Pay attention before your imagination eats you." He hissed flicking the apprentice across the forehead with his tail.
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Post by littlesong42 on May 23, 2017 22:47:46 GMT -5
(Sorry for the major poof, I had so much to do)
Morningpath yawned as she padded out of the warrior's den, surprised to find a new tom speaking with Duskpelt. "Wha, What did I miss?" she asked out loud to nobody in particular.
Aspenfeather swiftly exited the medicine den to find Duskpelt. "Did you get those herbs I asked for-" she stopped suddenly as she saw a new tom. "Who is this?"
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Post by blooblis on May 23, 2017 23:45:19 GMT -5
Pebblepaw blinked, feeling for the ruffled fur on his forehead. "I'm sorry, Weaselnose," he mewed. "Everyone's always telling me I get too carried away playing, huh. But I'll be a great warrior. I promise!" With that, Pebblepaw raced ahead on short legs and awkward paws to the training hollow.
Stormpaw walked in Lightningsong's footsteps, quietly reflecting on Orchardstar's welcoming of Boneclaw into the clan. Lightningsong had appeared supportive of Orchardstar, but he didn't seem to completely trust the new tom either. Storm paw opened his mouth to ask Lightningsong his opinion on the matter -
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Post by Mother Dark on May 24, 2017 4:35:34 GMT -5
Lightningsong though he heard Storpaw open his mouth. "Do you have a question, Stormpaw?" He was prepared for it to be about the clan meeting since he had seen the c9nfusion on the young tom's face.
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Post by LightBringer on May 24, 2017 8:31:10 GMT -5
DuskPelt paused in her chatting with BoneClaw, and dips her head in greeting to the medicine cat. "AspenFeather,this BoneClaw. OrchardStar invited him to join the clan after finding him as rouge deep in our territory. he managed to hide out for 2 moons, which is pretty impressive" glancing towards the tom, she smiles a bit. "BoneClaw, this is AspenFeather, the clan medicine cat. whenever a cat gets sick or injured, she takes care of them."
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