my moneys on you kid [c]

It had not been long after Brackenpaw had earned his new name, that he had dragged Shatteredpaw down to the sandy shoreline of the lake to spar. In their kithood the two had fought playfully frequently as most kits do, but since the promise the brothers had made to one another their play fights had taken a more somber turn. It became less about who was the better, stronger, faster cat during the fight, but what the other tom could learn from the other. Their fights had become an exchange of knowledge. A way to ensure that in some aspects they were equal, and would always be ready to protect Honeypaw and Harekit. The small relied on them, and their deaths would not fall upon either Brackenpaw or Shatteredpaw’s shoulders if the two of them had anything to do with fate. It was also a place for Brackenpaw to hone his insults, which he meant half-heartedly most of the time towards his sibling, but wholeheartedly always towards his enemies.

Even if their fights had changed from play to necessity, Brackenpaw still enjoyed them greatly. He had always loved rough and tumble, and the fast paced nature of fighting melded well with his impulsive and hot headed personality. “You ready to get your tail handed to you Shatteredpaw?” meowed Brackenpaw a twinkle in his eye, as he took his spot opposite his brother. He lowered himself to the ground, haunches raised, poised ready to begin their sparring session.!It would mark the first of many during their apprenticehood. “You may have been apprenticed first, but I bet you still fight like a squirrel stuck in a hollow.”

Brackenpaw had expected Shatteredpaw to be more chivalrous given the tom’s usual demeanour. His brother’s eagerness had thrown him, the few days he had as an apprentice seemed to have given him quite the improvement and taste for battle. Shatteredpaw’s fast lunge towards his shoulders would have toppled a lesser cat, perhaps even left them stunned, but Brackenpaw wasn’t a lesser cat, and his reflexes were as sharp as ever. His claws unsheathed at the impact, paws twisting in the sand enabling him to keep his balance. He allowed himself to give Shatteredpaw a pawstep, but he wouldn’t falter again. Blood thrummed loudly in his ears, and the cream apprentice kicked his lips.

He refused to let Shatteredpaw bask in stumbling him, and was already charging towards his brother, grabbing his unguarded tail between his teeth and yanking hard. The sudden shock sent Shatteredpaw lurching forward, and Brackenpaw grinned through his mouthful of fur “You’ve gotten slightly better little brother, i’ll give you that.” he meowed, voice muffled by Shatteredpaw’s fluffy fur.

Brackenpaw used Tail Yank on Shatteredpaw! Dealing -7 HP and costing -15 SP. Shatteredpaw is stunned for one turn!

Brackenpaw

11/20 HP
65/80 SP (- 15 SP)

Shatteredpaw

13/20 HP (-7 HP)
53/60 SP

Shatteredpaw is stunned !

Shatteredpaw was fast, but Brackenpaw had to be faster. A snarl tore from the apprentices throat as his brother regained his footing. However he noticed the changed in the air and saw his brother’s paw coming towards him. Brackenpaw ducked at the last second before reappearing behind his brother, and shoving him with his large paws. Smiling, at having levelled the playing field again. He moved backwards to attack again, but like he’d realised before Shatteredpaw was fast, and Brackenpaw had missed his opportunity.

Brackenpaw used Dodge and Fight Dealing and dodged Shatteredpaw’s attack costing 7 SP

Brackenpaw
11/20 HP
38/60 SP (-7 SP)

Shatteredpaw

13/20 HP
41/60 SP

The member 'Midnee' has done the following action : Dice roll

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'Effect Dice' : 2

If Brackenpaw were a lesser cat he would have crashed into the ground leaving himself open to Shatteredpaw, but he was a fast learner, and he didn't make mistakes twice. Copying the move he'd just seen Shatteredpaw use to counter his attack of similar fashion, he shifted his footing, Brackenpaw felt the sand glide between his paws as he smoothly transitioned on to his toes. The apprentice smiled to himself as he copied it perfectly, as he pulled away from his sandy coloured brother. Noticing the gap his escape had created, Brackenpaw lunged forwards raking a large, powerful sheathed paw across Shatteredpaw's maw.


Shatteredpaw used Random Recall, and Front Paw Strike. Random Recall cost -5 SP. Front Paw Strike dealt -6 HP and cost -7 SP

Brackepaw

4/20 HP
26/60 SP ( -5 SP + -7 SP)

Shatteredpaw

7/20 HP ( -6 HP)
26/60 SP

"Okay, enough!" snappd Brackenpaw, leaving backwards, paw in the air. The tom panted heavily, it seemed they were very evenly matched, and Shatteredpaw's skill had improved since joining the apprentice ranks. In all fairness his brother had more than likely one, but Brackenpaw didn't want to admit that. Taking a deep breath, Brackenpaw placed his foot on the ground and let go of the adrenaline that came with the fight. With a pleased smile, Brackenpaw joined his brother's side. "Not bad." he meowed flicking Shatteredpaw with his tail "I enjoyed that, thanks for showing me those moves. Next time I won't go so easy on you!"

Bracken is KO