A Learning Experience (Closed)

Curlyfeather had always wanted an apprentice. It was a secret wish of hers, one that even her closest family didn't know. It seemed more intimidating to be the one who thought they were annoying and not worth any trouble. In fact she had thought just the opposite. While in the medicine den, for a while she had accepted the thought that she would never receive an apprentice. But by some strange miracle, Magpiestar trusted her and gave her Asterpaw. However she knew her wish was far from completed. Now came more hardworking that would not be over until her apprentice became a warrior. All six moons of training would be filled completely, pressing rules and techniques and styles into the young she-cat's mind. Everything in her power would be done to make both of their futures great. Her lack of hearing wouldn't prevent her from becoming a great mentor. She would make sure of it. As she padded over to the apprentice's den, she dismissed all the pessimistic thoughts in her mind. This would be a success. Their first training session would be difficult, and more educational. She would do just as well as Blazeflight had, no, she would do better. Heart racing, she paused outside of her former den before sticking her head inside.
"Asterpaw, time for training," she hissed. Worry squirmed in her stomach at once again being reminded at her lack of hearing. Would her disability stop the new apprentice from becoming a warrior? No, it couldn't. It wouldn't. Determination burned like fire in he eyes as she waited for the she-cat to appear.

ooc: This might be a stupid question, but Curly is completely deaf?

Asterpaw had her doubts about Curlyfeather, but she was not the type of cat to voice her opinions, especially ones of that nature. The she-cat exited the apprentices' den when she heard the harsh call from her mentor. She was ready for her training, and she hoped that the warrior was too.

OOC: Yep. It's not stupid because she was only half deaf until recently.

IC:"You're awake. Follow me, I'm going to teach you how to fight." Curlyfeather showed none of the emotions that fills her mind to the brim, except for the worry that came out like anger. None of the excitement, doubt, disgust, horror, or protectiveness. Just a slightly irritated expression. Turning to the exit, she padded out a brisk pace, having to turn her head to make sure that Asterpaw was following her. Yet another restriction of not being able to hear. But she couldn't focus on things like that. She would teach this apprentice how to fight so nothing like what happened to her would ever happen to the younger she-cat. It took so much will-power not to take deep breaths. Showing weakness was next to the worse possible things that could happen. So consumed in her thoughts, she forgot that this was the apprentice's first time out of camp, and that this could be scary or awesome for her. Unfortunately, that hadn't even crossed her mind.

Asterpaw looked a little surprised, but nodded at her mentor. The little she-cat followed Curlyfeather out of camp and waited for more directions. Asterpaw didn't know how she was going to ask any questions, since Curlyfeather was recently deafened in her good ear. She hoped she just didn't have any, but it would be her luck that she understood now of what Curlyfeather was teaching her. Asterpaw sighed and continued to trot after the warrior.

"I'm going to assess your skills as of now. Attack me without using your claws, and try to defend yourself." The brief explanation was all Curlyfeather gave, looking at Asterpaw with narrowed eyes. They were actually about the same height, due to her small size, but the warrior was slightly taller, and definitely stronger. Even after her fever, her motivation had hardly dulled, and right now she was determined to teach this apprentice everything she had. She took a step back, waiting for the younger she-cat's attack, she was curious to see what her approach would be. Hopefully it would be smart, and make her job a whole lot easier. But she could deal with whatever this apprentice threw at her, no matter how bad or good the move.

OOC: I'm assuming you know both systems, but if you don't just tell me. You may use the battle system if you want to, but it isn't needed.

ooc: hunting system I'm good on, but battle system is a little shaky.

ic: Asterpaw's eyes widened at the words of the warrior. She had no skills, or at least she felt as though she had none. She had bopped her siblings a few times, but nothing major. The young she-cat took a deep breath, and locked her gaze onto Curlyfeather. She knew that it was not a good idea to look away from her opponent, so her eyes took in every breath the warrior took, and Asterpaw started circling with some speed. She knew that Curlyfeather was deaf and she thought that she could maybe use that to her advantage. The multicolored cat tried to get behind the warrior and when she thought she might have the upper paw she launched herself onto her mentor, but made sure she kept her claws sheathed.

OOC: We can use the battle system so you can get used to it. Everything you need to know is here.. You choose a move, than go down to the chart that sees how much damage is done for that rank. Than you remove the stamina from your stats, and the damage from your opponent. Asterpaw's stats are 20 health and 80 stamina, while Curlyfeather's stats are 55 health and 170 stamina. Asterpaw would have just used Run-and-Tackle, and it would be shown like this:
Asterpaw used Run-and-Tackle on Curlyfeather, dealing 6 damage and costing 10 stamina.

Asterpaw:
20/20
70/80

Curlyfeather:
49/55
170/170
You probably already know most of that, but I just wanted to make sure.

IC: Curlyfeather didn't respond except for narrowing her eyes when Asterpaw crept around her. The warrior's muscles automatically tensed, waiting for the attack. When it came, she stumbled a few paces back from the force, but managed to stay on her paws. As a  young apprentice that would have sent her flying, but Blazeflight had taught her well. She just hoped this apprentice would be able to learn just as well from her. She turned around and focused her blue eyes onto the brown tabby. They were almost the same height, she was slightly taller. She quickly ran a few step toward her, until they were face to face. "Good job. Catch someone off guard with that and you've already won the fight. But battle is more than just attacking, it dodging as well."
With those words, the gray she-cat lifted one of her front paws and brought it down over her apprentices head, claws sheathed. It wasn't enough to leave a mark, but it would hurt for a little while. This cat needed to fear getting hit and loosing the battle, and she needed to know how to recognize her own talents. The warrior jumped a pace back, still meeting Asterpaw's gaze. "Now try to attack me again. Remember, you never know when I may strike."

Curlyfeather used Front Paw Blow on Asterpaw, dealing 9 damage and costing 15 stamina.

Curlyfeather:
49/55
165/170

Asterpaw:
11/20
70/80

ooc: I am so sorry that I haven't responded to this in so long!

ic: Asterpaw's chest puffed up with the praise from her mentor. The apprentice was quickly knocked back to reality with the paw that came down on her head. She shook her head around trying to displace the pain that was buzzing around in her brain. Asterpaw listened to Curlyfeather and nodded. She took strides to stalk the older cat, and ran towards the warrior and slide in between her legs and drug her paws across her belly, with claws nowhere to be seen. The apprentice popped up onto her paws and awaited her mentor's retaliation.

Asterpaw used Belly Rake on Curlyfeather dealing 7 damage, and costing 10 stamina

Asterpaw:
11/20 HP
60/80 SP

Curlyfeather:
42/55 HP
165/170 SP

Curlyfeather rolled her eyes at Asterpaw's small show of arrogance. That would need to be forced out of her as soon as possible. Did all apprentices take praise like that? Though it did mean she'd have to be careful, it also meant that she had a little more power over the she-cat's mind than she had thought. Her eyes narrowed as the apprentice stepped towards her, noting that she was open to an attack. Her defense needed work, along with her speed. That second part was erased as soon as the brown tabby made her move. She was exceptionally swift, almost as much as a WindClanner, and fairly agile as well. Determined to criticize the apprentice, she did notice that she didn't have as much strength behind as she should have. The wind hadn't been knocked out of her like it should be when that blow was used. All of that in mind, she turned around to face the feline, breathing slightly harder than a few moments before. Other than that, she showed no sign of injury.
"Don't stand open to attack before you make your move. I could have knocked you off your paws there, killed you even if I wanted to. Speed is an advantage that I see you have, but use it for more than being fast. It can help to create power behind your blows, which I have to say are weaker than they could be. But all in all, you did well. With claws that you be an effective attack." All those words came in a quick, slightly too loud speech. Without pausing after she finished, she dove past the she-cat, gently gripping her tail and pulling the feline to the ground. Her teeth didn't penetrate skin, so the attack itself wouldn't hurt, but the landing would.

Curlyfeather used Tail Yank on Asterpaw, dealing 6 damage and costing 10 stamina. Asterpaw is stunned for one turn.

Curlyfeather:
42/55
155/170

Asterpaw:
9/20
60/80