[Luna16]

 

Originally Posted by sleepyyjax

Shellpaw
he/they - 6 moons - Go with the flow [inactive]

A few cats were asking questions, but it didn't seem all that interesting, so he continued to dip his paws in the water, plashing a little whilst he waited for them to move on. He agreed with Ravenpaw, the smell certainly was horrible. He began wondering how ShadowClan really lived, but not for long - a sudden bump brought him back to reality. He had to steady himself a little, almost falling into the water - Was this it, the big attack Fadingstar warned them about?! But, once he turned around he realised it was just another RiverClan apprentice. A small sigh of relief escaped their lips, "I'm okay, yea!" they smiled, "I almost thought you were a ShadowClanner though!" He laughed, turning away from the water. Rainpaw looked particularly scared, maybe all this talk of ShadowClan spooked her just as much as it spooked him? Plus, she was being so quiet, and he wasn't really sure why. Still, he kept his voice down to match hers. "Are you okay though?" They tilted their head, concerned, but, also a little happy that someone else might be finding this whole thing scary.

Rainpaw was relieved he was okay, but she couldn't help feeling heat rush to her ears. "Definitely not!" She gasped quietly. "They sound terrifying!" She shuffled her paws timidly at her denmate's next question, glancing down at her white-toed forepaws. "I-I'm okay." She murmured. She really was okay, Fadingstar's words just really spooked her about ShadowClan. She lacked her twin's bravery and fearlessness. "It's just...scary to think about you know?" She mumbled, looking up at Shellpaw and then back over the border. So creepy... She shivered, hoping that she'd never have to meet a ShadowClanner in combat.Like Shellpaw, she too took some comfort that she wasn't the only apprentice there feeling unnerved. At least she wasn't a total loss.

"One time, my dad told me that ShadowClanners eat their weak kits!" She whispered to Shellpaw in horror. Of course, it was entirely possible that this was just a nursery tale meant to keep her and Ravenpaw (mostly Ravenpaw) in line. But now seeing the border, and smelling what the ShadowClan scent was like, Rainpaw found herself believing in the possibility.