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Post by Moonblazer on Feb 22, 2023 21:52:15 GMT -5
Flurrypaw crept closer to the bird, chanting in his mind to focus. He could do it! He had to prove he could be trusted to go hunt in Twolegplace with the Warriors. Finally, as he got close, he took a quiet breath and lunged. Just as Blizzardstorm had shown him, he snagged the bird but only managed to get one paw on it properly. It struggled fiercely, and Flurrypaw nearly panicked. He remembered the lesson, and quickly stretched his head forward to bite the bird and get a better hold on it. Blizzardstorm appeared behind him with a purr, "Nice job Flurrypaw! Just like we practiced. You may not have landed directly on it, but you caught it and it will feed our clan. That's all that matters right now. Perhaps you can deliver that bird to Yarrowcloud once we get back to camp." Flurrypaw felt a wave of excitement as he held up the bird, dropping the prey quickly to exclaim. "I told you I'd do it!" He brightened at the mention of his grandfather. "Yarrowcloud loves all kinds of prey, but he'll be super happy that I caught it." He puffed his chest, knowing that Yarrowcloud would tell him a story too if he asked. "You're the best mentor ever!" He decided, knowing he would have failed had he not been shown how to catch it better earlier. |
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Post by Willow on Feb 22, 2023 22:05:10 GMT -5
Blizzardstorm let out a rumbling laugh, "That's what mentors are for Flurrypaw. But I do think you and I are quite a team. I'm very excited to see how much you progress in the upcoming moons. Would you like to head back to camp so you can give it to Yarrowcloud fresh?"
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Post by Moonblazer on Feb 22, 2023 22:17:33 GMT -5
Blizzardstorm let out a rumbling laugh, "That's what mentors are for Flurrypaw. But I do think you and I are quite a team. I'm very excited to see how much you progress in the upcoming moons. Would you like to head back to camp so you can give it to Yarrowcloud fresh?" "Alright. Only because it's a good idea." Flurrypaw nodded, though secretly he felt that it would be better to leave off on a good note of having caught prey, than to try again and miss a second catch. He picked up the bird, hoping to make Yarrowcloud proud, and of course his mother and father too. |
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Post by Willow on Feb 22, 2023 22:39:56 GMT -5
Blizzardstorm trotted back to camp with Flurrypaw at his side, he couldn't help but think of the days his kits would be big enough to show him the prey they had caught and maybe deliver it to Badgernight and Seafoam. He'd have to tell Squirreltail about it once he got back to camp.
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Post by Moonblazer on Feb 22, 2023 22:49:10 GMT -5
Flurrypaw quickly made his way over towards the Elder's den. He could already see Yarrowcloud with Shadowblossom. With how they looked, Flurrypaw could tell they had been out of camp for a bit. Yarrowcloud's leg fur and paws were a bit wet, probably from padding near the stream waters. The large tom looked up, his good eye turned to look at Flurrypaw as a bright smile crossed his muzzle.
"Look at that bird!" He exclaimed.
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Post by Willow on Feb 22, 2023 22:54:25 GMT -5
Shadowblossom purred as Flurrypaw approached looking at him warmly, "Did you catch that all by yourself? I see Blizzardstorm's teaching you well. In the middle of leafbare too!"
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Post by Moonblazer on Feb 22, 2023 23:01:00 GMT -5
"I did!" Flurrypaw mewed, eyes brightening at the praise. He lowered his head and pushed the bird towards Yarrowcloud. "It's all for you. Since Warriors hunt for the elders and queens, after all." He purred, nearly bouncing on his paws as he chattered to Shadowblossom. "Blizzardstorm showed me how to get a catch if I don't land exactly on it. It's how I caught it."
"Thunderclan's in the midst of a real legend!" Yarrowcloud chuckled heartily, love and pride in his gaze for his grandkit. "Keep it up, and you'll be keeping the Clan well fed."
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Post by Willow on Feb 22, 2023 23:58:40 GMT -5
Shadowblossom leaned on Yarrowcloud, taking a closer look at the bird. "It's even a good size. Starclan was on your side today. You will have to go tell your parents about your good catch too. I'm sure they'd be very proud."
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Post by Moonblazer on Feb 23, 2023 0:03:51 GMT -5
Shadowblossom leaned on Yarrowcloud, taking a closer look at the bird. "It's even a good size. Starclan was on your side today. You will have to go tell your parents about your good catch too. I'm sure they'd be very proud." “If I can impress Lightningstar, he’s surely got to let me go with papa on patrols there.” Flurrypaw decided, hope in his eyes. “Drizzlepaw and I have been practicing as much as we can.” |
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Post by lunapaw🐾 on Feb 23, 2023 7:57:52 GMT -5
Lightningpaw had grown rather proud of himself as they had trained, and had hoped he was making a good first impression on his mentor. He had waited all this time to demonstrate his skills, and finally he felt he was free to do so at last. "Right, I wouldn't have thought of that." He said, thinking ahead to newleaf. "Nobody does at first. It's something that doesn't get talked about alot, but now you know." Hornetstrike chuckled, before he nodded once more. "We have to adapt as best as we can to when the seasons change. Alot of apprentices like to focus on becoming the best fighters of their peers, but there's a sort of skill and beauty that comes from a highly skilled hunter. Being well-rounded, now that's something that I think should be reached for more often." The white and black tom flicked his tail and mewed. "Let's bury the mouse for now and go try for some birds. They're harder to catch, but more plentiful than other prey in leafbare." The yellow tom's eyes glistened at Hornetstrike's words, well-rounded. Lightningpaw had never thought to attempt to reach for that goal, though Hornetstrike's words really impacted him. Maybe he didn't have to be the best. Yellowpaw had always told him that being the best was what he should strive for, though now he felt unsure and conflicted. Lightningpaw complied quickly, burying the mouse nearby a tall tree. He was excited to attempt to catch a bird, as it was something he hadn't done yet. |
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Post by Willow on Feb 23, 2023 12:10:46 GMT -5
“If I can impress Lightningstar, he’s surely got to let me go with papa on patrols there.” Flurrypaw decided, hope in his eyes. “Drizzlepaw and I have been practicing as much as we can.” Shadowblossom nodded, but fear for her grandkit pulled at her heart at the thought of losing him to the twolegplace like they had Featherfoot so many moons ago. "I'm sure you both have been working very hard. It would be a priviledge to go on those patrols. Has your father told you about Suki and Indigo? Perhaps you'll get to meet them when you go, they're always hanging around near the border I think." |
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Post by Foxstar26 on Feb 23, 2023 18:17:41 GMT -5
Let’s start a twolegplace patrol!)
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Post by Icefire15 on Feb 23, 2023 18:27:33 GMT -5
*poofs Ghostscreech back into camp*)
Ghostscreech was looking for Lightningstar, wanting to discuss who would go on the first twolegplace hunting patrol.
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Post by Willow on Feb 23, 2023 18:31:20 GMT -5
wooooohoooo )
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Post by Moonblazer on Feb 23, 2023 19:18:16 GMT -5
(Teleporrrrrrting my cats back to caaaaamp!)
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Post by Foxstar26 on Feb 23, 2023 20:40:53 GMT -5
Lightningstar was sitting outside his den.
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Post by Icefire15 on Feb 23, 2023 21:24:56 GMT -5
Seeing Lightningstar, Ghostscreech moved towards him, mewing a greeting, “It’s almost time to send out the first Twolegplace patrol. Would you like to go over who to send?” He asked, looking at his former mentor.
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Post by Frozen on Feb 23, 2023 21:27:59 GMT -5
(places all my cats in camp)
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Post by Foxstar26 on Feb 24, 2023 12:55:43 GMT -5
Lightningstar shook his head, clearing the thoughts from his head. He looked towards his deputy before nodding. “Yes.” He spoke. “Who were you thinking of sending?”
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Post by Icefire15 on Feb 24, 2023 18:15:06 GMT -5
Ghostscreech sat down next to Lightningstar, curling his tail over his paws, “If it’s alright, I would like to lead the patrol. Featherfoot has decent knowledge of the Twolegplace, so I believe he would do well on this patrol. Since Tigerpaw is his apprentice, he could come along as well.” Ghostscreech said, flicking his ear. He had thought over who to send all night and he felt he had chosen the right warriors, he just hoped Lightningstar thought so as well. “Willowsong has proven to be an exceptional hunter, so she would be of help as well.” He added.
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Post by Willow on Feb 25, 2023 8:11:03 GMT -5
Willow: mwahahahahahaha )
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Post by mintleaf2 on Feb 25, 2023 10:20:54 GMT -5
(Switching from the border to here  ) River: Snowflower stepped onto Thunderclan territory with a held breath. Following behind the two Thunderclan warriors and the small patrol, she stepped purposefully but quietly through the woods. |
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Post by Moonblazer on Feb 25, 2023 10:44:24 GMT -5
Diamondheart padded alongside the rest of the patrol, though he seemed to look at the Thunderclan territory with a thoughtful gaze. Perhaps even almost a hint of anticipation. Even if he knew they wouldn’t be staying after passing on the news to Lightningstar, he knew there was a chance he would get to see Hornetstrike again, and even just seeing him was enough. He focused back on the mission though, quickly turning his eyes forward again.
Midnightstream glanced once at Snowflower as she and Darktail led them through the territory. “Bet this is different from your streams and reeds, huh?” She mewed, neither kind nor unkind, but simply a bit awkward at the silence. They weren’t far from camp, but it had been quiet the entire walk.
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Post by Foxstar26 on Feb 25, 2023 10:55:34 GMT -5
Lightningstar nodded his head as Ghostscreech spoke. “That sounds fine.” He spoke. “You should also have the sun high patrol ready to go, in case you are not back in time to tell them.” He suggested.
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Post by mintleaf2 on Feb 25, 2023 12:20:45 GMT -5
"Quite a bit," Snowflower blurted out, then darted her eyes away from Midnightstream. The quiet had been eating at her, too. "It must feel comforting, being surrounded by all the trees." Though she'd seen the Thunderclan warriors at Gatherings, she had to remind herself that this was no Gathering, and no truce truly held them. She let the quiet fill back in.
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Post by Icefire15 on Feb 25, 2023 12:39:45 GMT -5
Ghostscreech nodded at Lightningstar’s suggestion. It would make sense to have the second patrol be ready, “Shardfury used to tell us stories of Twolegplace when we were kits. He can lead the second patrol and take Hornetstrike, Silverfox and Lightningpaw with him.” He said.
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Post by Moonblazer on Feb 25, 2023 13:12:07 GMT -5
Midnightstream was a bit surprised at Snowflower answering, but she found herself feeling a bit more relaxed at the response. She answered quickly. “Sure! I’d say so. I imagine your territory feels right at home for you too.” She paused, able to see the camp ahead. “Here we are. I’m going to go in ahead to let them know you are coming in.” She nodded, letting Darktail take the lead as she padded quickly into the camp.
Midnightstream called out quickly as she padded towards the leader’s den. “Lightningstar? Riverclan’s sent a patrol to speak with you. Darktail and I escorted them. It sounded really important… enough that Diamondheart is leading it.”
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Post by Foxstar26 on Feb 25, 2023 13:31:12 GMT -5
Lightningstar nodded. “I think that sounds like a fine patrol.” He agreed. “You better head out soon, it’s almost time.” He said before Midnightstream came hurrying into camp. He stood, looking towards her before questioning out loud. “Riverclan?” He looked towards Ghostscreech. “I wonder what they could want.” He headed towards the center of camp.
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Post by Icefire15 on Feb 25, 2023 13:38:06 GMT -5
Ghostscreech tensed at the mention of RiverClan, looking at Lightningstar, following after him. “How do we know this isn’t an attack?” He asked, not trusting RiverClan’s intentions. He certainly didn’t feel comfortable leaving with the patrol just yet with a RiverClan patrol at their camp entrance.
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