BRIGHTPATH
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➣ It didn’t surprise the lean tortie warrior whenever Acornpaw hesitated on heading out with Foxpaw. Hell, Brightpath didn’t want to do it either, but if they waited for too long, then they both would be out of time to complete this patrol and Sparrowflight would give them an earful for sure. This is not how the ThunderClan warrior thought their first experience with having their own apprentice would go, but maybe that was their fault with expecting things to work out perfectly. The young calico joined the apprentice in calling out for Foxpaw and trying their hardest to locate their missing patrol member.
“Foxpaw!” They meowed, looking around and sweeping the clearing with their vibrant green eyes before sighing,
“Foxpaw, come on!” All of this was frustrating and conflicting for Brightpath, wanting to help this cat so that she could become a warrior, but how were they supposed to help with Foxpaw not willing to work with them? It took two, sometimes even more, to make a warrior.
“Acornpaw. We’re leaving.” The ThunderClan feline said, putting their paw down,
“If Foxpaw isn’t willing to show up on time for her patrols, then that isn’t your fault. I’m not going to have you take the fall for the fault of your peer. Let’s go.” Brightpath wouldn’t disappoint the deputy again, but goddamnit, all of this made the young warrior’s stomach turn. They wanted to be a good mentor and do the right thing, but what more could be done? The lean tortoiseshell flicked their tail, urging Acornpaw to follow as they began to make their way towards the camp’s known entrance. Their destination? Firefly Cove.
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