ThunderClan Territory

[Poprock]

@lumina @Slushie
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"Herondive Hollow. It's the border we share with Shadowclan. It's pretty dark and spooky the further in, so I'm gonna teach you some fighting moves to protect me."She teased. Echosong had spent last night tossing and turning in her nest trying to plan out the next lessons. Note to self, apologize to Shallowshiver for accidentally kicking them in the gut. Not my proudest moment. Regardless, she had finally found the perfect way to incorporate territory tours with training. What better place to begin battle training than at the Shadowclan border?

She was content to let Crowpaw play their little... stone game. At least for now. I didn't have to drag them out of the apprentice's den this morning, we'll call this a reward. She couldn't deny that watching the stones skip along the ground was a bit fun. Her blue eyes continued to catch on them, curious to see how far Crowpaw could keep it going. Ugh, I hope they aren't rubbing off on me too much. If she started decorating her nest with every little Knick knack she found-- Shallowshiver was going to have to slap her.

A foreign scent sent her on high alert, claws immediately unsheathing. "Crowpaw get behi--" Where are they!?! Panic shot through her silver fur as she watched her young, unexperienced apprentice approach the intruder. "Crowpaw, wait!" She called urgently, rushing to put herself between the young apprentice and the intruder. "Stay behind me, please."

Make sure to compliment their observation skills later. It wasn't me who noticed them first after all. Then explain why running up to an unknown cat maybe isn't the smartest idea.

"What business do you have intruding on Thunderclan territory?" Her meow was low, blue eyes slanted. This intruder didn't have a malicious aura to them, but with her oh so chatty apprentice nearby she couldn't take any chances.

[MockingRabbit]

@Lakestorm
The young white-and-grey she-cat padded away from camp. She stopped, and sniffed the air for prey.

[dino.]

// @lumina @Rockfall

>Silver<

Waitwaitwaitwait wait a second. Silver froze in his tracks, ears flipping forward as he turned his head to stare at the brush in front of him. Oh, crap, were those voices?? Shootshootshoot. He dropped low, skittered about in a small circle to look for a hiding place, then jumped about a foot in the air and shrieked when a little black and white cat darted right up to him. Silver blinked down at them with wide eyes and a gaping maw.

"Uh-" he started, preparing to stumble through an awkward introduction - then another cat, this time a silver tabby, planted himself right between the younger cat and Silver. He jumped back a few pawsteps, lanky legs and thin tail twitching nervously.

...Wait. ThunderClan? OH!! HE HAD THE RIGHT PLACE!! His nervous demeanor immediately dropped and a bright grin spread across his face.

"Hello! My name is Silver! It's nice to meet you, scary forest cat! I'm looking for my friend, uhhhh..." His whole face screwed up, as if he were having a difficult time remembering. "Buckbranch!! Is he here? He told me not to come around because it was dangerous but I just couldn't help myself and it's been, like, forever since I've seen him. He's a very small brown and white tom with the prettiest green eyes I've ever seen and some very worrying scars over his face and his throat."

Now Silver frowned, obviously concerned. "Do you know where he is?? He hasn't come around in a while and I'm getting worried. He's a ThunderClan warrior too, right? Is he okay?"

He did not seem to notice how MUCH he was talking.

[Doom]

// @Slushie @Rockfall \\

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"Aaugh! Heyy!" Crowpaw whined, wondering why Echsoong had to oh-so-rudely interrupt their introduction like that. "Crow wants to meet Silver, too!" They leaned around her to try and listen to what the Silver-cat had to say. "Buckbranch? That's a funny name. Who is that?" They looked up at Echosong, assuming she knew everything. She sure acted like she did, at least.

It wasn't long before Crowpaw's eyes wandered back on Silver, though. That bright red thing around his neck was just so...weird and enticing!! "Hey, cool neck thing!" Crowpaw complimented, blue eyes sparkling. "Where can I get one? I like collecting things, but I never thought about wearing the things I find! I HAVE to try that! It looks so cool!!"

[Courage]

~Thunderpaw~
She padded out of camp. I was gone for a while, need to catch up on some training. She thought. She sniffed the air. Squirrel. She searched for the scource of the scent. It was in a tree. How am I suppost to get it when its up there? She looked at the trees around. I know how I can do this. She climbed up the closest tree to the one the squirrel was in, trying not to make a sound. She loked for a sturdy branch. It needs to be a strong branch, one that can support my weight. Its just common sense not to climb on a too small branch. She padded over and tested a branch near the tree she was aiming for. She then stalked along the length of the branch until the squirrel was in pouncing distance. What if it hears me? Should I try a diffrent branch? No. Last time I hesitated I lost my catch. She pounced and swiftly caught the squirrel in her teeth. "Thank you, Starclan for this prey," she whispered, leaping down from the tree. That was great! Now where can i try my nest hunting strategy... She thought. [open for apprentices]

[Imsad]

So I’m new.idk how to role play,anybody know?that would help a lot!thx

[Poprock]

@Slushie @lumina
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Are you kidding me? He risked death for ...Buckbranch? The molly held back a sigh as Silver explained himself but did not bother to plaster a welcoming smile onto her tired looking face. She had half a mind to run him off without another word, maybe even send him home with a shiny new scar.

"That neck thing is a collar. It means that this cat is a kittypet. He belongs to twolegs." She murmured low to Crowpaw, her blue eyes never leaving Silver. If he could waste their sunlight hours to go on about Buckbranches eyes, she could waste a moment of his time filling in the curious kitty beside her. Besides, it was fun being on the other end of this explanation. So many moons ago it had been her who wandered onto Thunderclan territory with a jingly collar tied tightly around her neck. She had been cold, hungry, and scared, only to run into the "wildcats". It had been an interesting day to say the least. Despite the rain seeping into her bones, the memory was a good one. It was the first time she had set foot in her forever home. Now here she was with her very own apprentice. How time flies.

"Buckbranch is fine, although I'm sure he won't be happy once he hears you disobeyed his very important order to stay off our land." Her face resembled that of a mother scolding her child. This cat accidentally wondering onto their territory was one thing; but purposefully traversing known dangerous land because you missed someone? Her patience was wearing thin fast. Especially with the fluffball of a thousand questions at her side. "As a former kittypet myself I'll be nice to you just this once. Me and Crowpaw will kindly lead you off Thunderclan territory. Later I can tell Buckbranch you were looking for him. You two can meet up somewhere that isn't Thunderclan if necessary. Crowpaw, would you like to lead the way?"

[wolfie]

|| @marni @lumina small pit-stop i'm sorry ;;
Their frown deepened slightly when Ravenpaw only nodded in a stiff movement. Another worrisome glance to Cinderstar who seemed occupied with the two apprentices. So, the warrior stood there in place - ears lowered slightly. They were both turned away from them and Asterdance couldn't help but focus on their racing heartbeat.

They did perk up when Cinderstar turned to face them, offering a subtle nod that Asterdance only tilted their head in response to. Alrighty then, it was time to get this patrol a move on! "Onward we go!" They mewed, holding back light chuckles at Crowpaw's excitement. The warrior turned towards the entrance and begun to head towards Muskrat Mire. They couldn't really remember if they ever visited there much, but Asterdance really did enjoy hunting! It was great to get their energy out, and speaking of hunting...

"Oh!! Yeah! You, uh, " Jeez, their heart was not calming down. Asterdance turned to face Crowpaw, their gaze falling to their mouth to catch onto what he had to say. "Has your mentor run over the basics of hunting yet? Uh, I don't think I can do a proper training thing, but we can run over your crouch or some tips before we start just, " Asterdance took a shaky breath, blinking once and then twice. They never ended up finishing their sentence, their ears turning sideways.

There was this growing buzz that increased as they went further away from camp. It was like their fur was crawling and the more they noticed this feeling their breath quickened slightly. Subtle, but the flash of panic in their round eyes were clear. "Mm, actu- actually, uhm," They struggled to find the words, coming to a complete halt. By the scent, they were already here or at least.. close? "I think, just, give me a, like, second? Or, minute, just.. " Asterdance mewed, their patrol had already been held up enough but just needed a moment to breath for Starclan's sake. They were too aware of.. sensations and it was horrible sensations. (it was too much.)

"You can go, up on ahead, I'll catch up just, mm..mrgh,.. yea," They ducked their head down before fully crouching down onto the ground. Asterdance squeezed their eyes shut, burying their face into their large, fluffy paws. Mmmrrrp.

[Doom]

@marni @x ghostie
apologies for the wait!! short reply so we can wrap this up in time ;o;

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Crowpaw eyed Asterdance like an owl the whole way to Muskrat Mire. They'd never seen a cat act they way they did before...it was interesting! They were so stiff and awkward, and they talked as if they were some shaky leaf. I like this cat! Crowpaw thought.

When the brown warrior addressed them directly about hinting, Crowpaw nodded with tenthusiasm. "Yeah! I learned how to do a hunters crouch the other day! Echosong says I'm reaaalllyy good at it, too!" They bragged, immediately crouching down to show off. They looked back at their tail, making sure it stayed low, since Echosong told them to be mindful of that. "See!"

Though as Asterdance started mumbling, Crowpaw frowned. They watched the warrior sink down into the dirt and burry their face into their paws. Uhhh... They looked over at Cinderstar, unsure of what to do at first. Then after a moment or two, they finally crawled over to Asterdance and pawed gently at their ear. "Asterdance, that's not how you hunter's crouch!"

[SplashyLumi]

@Wintersun
Fireflyheart walked, trying to not panic " So, um uh yeah this is, the -um training cave,yeah. We are uh going to um do some Battle Training, yeah. "