Warrior Training 101 (Closed)

Leopardpaw, his eyes gleaming with confidence, was surprised when Grasswhisker leaped over him, not at him. Feeling teeth lightly clamp around his tail, he whipped around quickly and attempted to rip his tail out of her mouth. If he succeeded, he would land a few heavy blows on her head and ears, before bouncing out of reach.

Grasswhisker eased up when he yanked away and let her grip loosen so his tail wouldn't be damaged. Before she could do anything, though, the apprentice struck.

While his mentor was stunned, Leopardpaw quickly aimed to fling himself onto her back and pin her to the ground. He was a fairly large cat for his age, with about an equal weight to her.

"Well done. You're quick. That's good," She grunted as she was pressed into the ground. His weight took her down easily. The warrior had expected him simply to attack from the front and had no idea he would jump on her. Smart, Grasswhisker admitted internally. It was a bit embarrassing being bested by her apprentice during their first training session, but it also made her quite proud.

"Alrighy, you great lump, get off me. I'd say we're off to a good start. But-" He stomach growled, cutting her off before she could say it. Hunting was definitely in her plans, "Let's see if you hunt as well as you fight, then we can head back to camp. You'll definitely have earned a rest."

Leopardpaw purred as he tackled his mentor to the ground, before backing off of her so she could stand up.  "Thanks!" He nodded, acknowledging her compliment before turning towards the woods, scenting the crisp air.  

Searching for prey scents, the spotted tom stepped lightly, like he had practiced earlier, and scanned the underbrush intently.  Suddenly, he stiffened; a mouse had emerged from a nearby juniper bush.  Crouching down, Leopardpaw began to stalk the small creature, avoiding any twigs or dead leaves that would give away his position.

When he was a few tail-lengths away from the rodent, the young tom lowered his haunches, bared his teeth, and leaped. Landing squarely on the mouse, for a moment he was surprised by his success. Snapping the animal's spine, he gingerly picked up the fresh-kill in his jaws and trotted back over to Grasswhisker, pride shining in his hazel eyes.

The member 'RainyHeart' has done the following action : Dices roll

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'Hunting Dice' : 2

"Beautifully done! You're going to make this clan proud, Leopardpaw," She padded over to him, touching her nose to him with eyes shining with pride. Grasswhisker had watched his kill intently and determined her apprentice was going to be an impressive hunter. In their time together so far, which was short, he had shaped up a lot. Not only would he be able to learn he had a place in Thunderclan, but he had the potential to become a great warrior.

"Let's get heading back," Grasswhisker meowed with a light sigh. It had been an exhausting day. With the sun setting over the horizon, she decided now would be a good time to be back for sharing tongues.

Leopardpaw nodded, falling into step behind Grasswhisker with his mouse in his jaws. My first catch! I can't wait to show Mottledwing! His mentor's proud words had ignited a light inside his heart, that seemed to thaw his chilled soul. For the first time in his life, he felt hope flood over him, and for a moment was at peace.

As they made the trek back to camp, Leopardpaw couldn't keep the gleeful smile off his face.

(The end?)