The Fractured Elm Tree ((CLOSED))

Fracturedhawk stood patiently at the edges of the RiverClan camp. He had recently been appointed to a new apprentice, it had seemed to be ages since he last go to train a younger cat and to be honest he was looking forward to what the day offered. The older warrior had told Elmpaw to meet him by the camp entrance, all he had to do was wait for them.

Elmpaw

The young apprentice slipped from his nest. He'd been awake for some time and had groomed his pelt so he was presentable. Anxious thoughts gripped him as he padded toward the den entrance. As he was normally silent he wasn't sure how his mentor would react if he didn't speak during their training. He could speak, when he chose too, but it wasn't often. He glanced at Orchidpaw who was asleep in her nest beside his and felt a flare of fear wash over him. This would be the first time they would be apart. Their warrior training would undoubtedly draw them apart. he would be forced to stand on his own and even it seemed to speak. He'd always had Orchidpaw to do his talking for him. She seemed to understand his gestures and looks better than anyone.

He shook his head and forced his fur to lie flat. He was going to do his best. If Fracturedhawk required him to speak, then he would. Eventually. He flicked his sisters shoulder with his tail and she purred in her sleep. He slipped out of the den and made his way to where the warrior was sitting. He looked up at him his copper colored eyes alight with worry. He waved his tail in greeting and tilted his head as if to ask "Well I'm here. What now?"

Fracturedhawk shifted his gaze so it fell upon the young apprentice. He offered only a light smile in greeting, glad to see Elm paw had made it. "I would have suspected you were expecting to leave camp, right?" He twitched his whiskers before jumping to his paws, casting an expectant look Elmpaw's way. After waiting a brief moment for an answer the older tom decided to just speak again. "C'mon, it's customary for me to show you around the territory that you call home." Fracturedhawk offered one more encouraging smile before slipping out of the camp, this apprentice already seemed much quieter than his last one, and maybe that was alright.

Elmpaw

The young apprentice flicked his tail excitedly. He padded after his mentor and as he slipped out of the camp his mouth nearly dropped open at the size of the territory surrounding him. He could hear the roar of the river, much louder unmuffled by the reed wall surrounding the camp. He flicked his ears from side to side trying to tune it out and hear everything at the same time. He turned his attention back to Fracturedhawk. Realizing his mouth was still ajar he closed it with a snap jarring his teeth. He blinked quickly and looked up at Fracturedhawk waiting patiently for what came next. He'd speak if he had to...if He couldn't get across what he needed with his gestures. Or if he was asked a direst question he couldn't avoid answering.

Fracturedhawk cast a friendly glance in Elmpaw's direction before leading him deeper into the territory, he had kind of gotten the message that his new apprentice wasn't much of a talker, and he'd respect that. "I'll first show you the river, well, where the river runs quicker." he informed, knowing he probably wouldn't get a response but it didn't hurt to tell Elmpaw where he planned on leading him.

Elmpaw

Excitement burned under the young brown toms pelt. His fur stood on end and he lifted his tail waving it with enthusiasm. He was excited to get to the river. Perhaps he'd get to catch a fish! He put on a small burst of speed and loped up beside Fracturedhawk. He slowed to an easy trot keeping pace with his mentors longer legs. He looked up at him and tilted his head before flicking his ears toward where the water sound was coming from. He knew eventually he'd have to speak, but he wanted that moment to wait as long as possible. He hoped his mentor would pick up on his gestures. He took a deep breath and puffed out his cheeks, again tilting his head and flicking his ears toward the sound of the water. "Are you going to teach me to swim?"
He seemed to ask.

Fracturedhawk glanced over his shoulder at Elmpaw, who had surprisingly spoken. He quickly offered the apprentice a smile. "Of course! Every RiverClan knows how to swim, right?"

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(( OOC~ Hey I'm not sure how active I'll be with upcoming school finals, so sorry in advance if I poof due to studying x-x ))

Elmpaw

the young tom flicked his ears forward and smiled up at his mentor. He was relieved to see that Fracturedhawk understood his gestures. He looked at the river and felt his paws itch to be in it. He'd played in the small eddys near the camp before but this would be real swimming. What Riverclan cats were made for. He flicked his tail and padeded forward taking a paw and dipping it in the cool water. He looked back at Fracturedhawk waiting for his instructions. He wanted desperately to just leap in and soak his fur to the skin. The new-leaf sun was warm on his back and the water gurgled and whispered through it's path inviting him into it's depths.

OOC: No worries! Also Elmpaw didn't speak in the last post. =D but that's okay we can work with it. and Good luck on finals!!