[taillow]

Redhawk
She/they | 28 moons | Ultimate Predator

The meeting began without much fanfare or drama, to which Redhawk was thankful. Gone were the days of chaotic meetings it seemed, where voices would fight to be heard over one another and cats would get kicked out. Or the meeting that had been called by Dawnstar... a time in history that still sent shivers down her spine if her mind lingered on it long enough. ThunderClan seemed stable - much more stable than anything Red had witnessed. It made her chest feel warm and full of pride, and she sat up a bit straighter.

A loud voice calling from the back had her turning her head to see the resident grumpster Goatscrunch make his way into the clearing. Red twitched her whiskers, amused by the clearly cranky fella, before looking back up to Bumblestar. Kits were called forward, bringing a grin to the somali's face. She remembered her ceremony, standing beside Gentledoe as they had been given their names. It had been a rather chaotic time for the Clan, but they had managed to persevere and stick together throughout their training. A familiar ache settled in her heart as she glanced briefly to the empty spot beside her. Missing her sister would likely never get easier...

Her name being called from the Stormcrest sent shockwaves of surprise rippling through her and she snapped back to attention. A mentor? Her?? Surprise glittered in her green gaze and her jaw dropped just a little. Was she ready?? She hadn't ever mentored an apprentice before. She had helped teach plenty, but never had one that was entirely her responsibility. Swallowing her shock Red got to her paws and gave her leader a nod. She would do this. ThunderClan would have an exceptional warrior by the time she was done with Foxpaw - or so she hoped, at least.

Twisting around and padding through the crowd, careful to not step on any paws, the small warrior gave a kind smile towards the newly named apprentice, bending down to allow them to touch noses. "H-Hello. I'm Redhawk, I'll b-be your mmm-mentor." Conflicting emotions of both shyness and excitement crashed like waves inside her chest as she took a seat near her new apprentice. "W-What would you l-like to start on once the m-meeting is o-over?" Would they even want to get started right away? Red certainly did.

[ @ChristmasFawn ]