Apprentices Who Train Together [closed]

Kestrelchirp stood before Gorsepaw and Laurelpaw, just having finished running them through various moves for their education. Admittedly, he was a much better hunter than fighter, but he did well enough. Now, his amber eyes swept over the two with concentration. "I'd like you two to utilize these skills in a trial combat with each other. Remember, don't bite down hard enough to break skin and make sure to sheathe your claws. We don't need any injuries today." His gaze turned warm as he stepped back, clearing the way for the two apprentices.

Being with Kestrelchirp was fine, perfect even. It was her fellow apprentice that was the problem. Gorsepaw avoided eye contact, didn't get close to her. To Gorsepaw, Laurelpaw didn't even exist. That was how she decided to keep her fraying nerves in check, though it seemed that tactic wouldn't work anymore. A spar. Why did it have to be a spar? Couldn't they just go off in their own directions and start hunting for things?

Gorsepaw nodded her head slowly. She didn't want to disappoint Kestrelchirp by disobeying him here. She could do this. She could...Um, maybe she could, but that wouldn't stop her from keeping her eyes off of Laurelpaw. "G-go ahead... Please." Gorsepaw squeaked. Stars, she felt like a kit..