Dovepaw liked the idea of combining the two apprentices. When Bravebird told them that all of them were going to run Dovepaw started sprinting after her alongside Rabbitpaw. "I'm feeling okay."
Rabbitpaw was happy that Bravebird had allowed him to join her and Dovepaw for training, he had a lot to learn if he wanted to be ready to protect Windclan from Riverclan and minks! The warrior started with bringing them on a run through the territory which was amazing, it was the first time that Rabbitpaw really got to just run!!! Not confined by the walls of camp or having to stay with the group. It was the first time he really felt the winds of their territory and it was the moment that really felt like Rabbitpaw was Windclan, that he was one with the wind and the territory! He was Rabbitpaw of Windclan and he was going to be the best apprentice and warrior that he could be for his clan. Starting with this training, even though he was already planning so many trainings and had a spar with Lightningpaw. Eventually, Bravebird slowed to a stop and Rabbitpaw halted as well, gasping for air now that he realized just how much his lungs had lagged compared to his legs.
They were now in a woodland, Rabbitpaw hadn't been given any tours yet so he didn't know what it was called, he made a note to ask Crowtooth or someone else for a territory tour soon. His green eyes lifted from the terrain to the warrior as she spoke again. The blonde apprentice heaved one more big breath, held it for a moment in his burning lungs, before exhaling and lifting up. "More than ready! Will we be running back to camp too?" The little tom tried not to be too excited at the thought of another run but he couldn't help it, that was so much fun. He couldn't help but be anxious. He didn't know if they were near any borders or near where any mink sightings have been but he trusted that Bravebird wouldn't have led them to a dangerous spot. He pointedly squashed down the flashes of the meeting that showed behind his eye lids every time he blinks as he thought of borders, or more so, the Riverclan border. Everything was okay, just focus.
Rabbitpaw turned his attention to the apprentice that was also here, Dovepaw. The blonde apprentice hasn't been able to meet many of his fellow apprentices yet, mostly just Lightningpaw, and that was it. "My name is Rabbitpaw, I am happy to be able to train with you!" The tom gave to the other apprentice in greeting, tilting his head slightly as he awaited to be given a greeting or introduction back from Dovepaw.
Dovepaw liked the idea of combining the two apprentices. When Bravebird told them that all of them were going to run Dovepaw started sprinting after her alongside Rabbitpaw. "I'm feeling okay."
At the enthusiasm of Rabbitpaw, Bravebird grinned and flicked her tail. Crowtooth was a good choice for his mentor; he'd be certain to foster that sense of excitement within the young tom. "More than likely, yes. Just as important as hunting and battle training is building your endurance. A WindClan strength is being able to out-speed our opponents - tire them out and then come at them with enough blows to knock them down." Trotting a bit further into Sunset Grove, to a patch that was a bit more clear, she turned to face the two. "We'll start with basic fighting moves, and then try a bit of partner fighting since there's two of you."
Turning first to Rabbitpaw, Bravebird squared her shoulders as she faced the apprentice. "First basic move you'll need to know is the front paw blow. You'll take your front paw, lift it like this, and strike down on either your opponents head or shoulders." Lifting a paw, she aimed to swipe at the air in rapid succession, each time bringing her paw down hard enough to create a small breeze. Then she glanced towards Rabbitpaw, and with the same sheathed paw brought it down gentle on first his head, then his shoulders. "In a real fight, you'll do it with your claws out. You can also change it up to have your paw coming from the side, like this-" Taking her paw again she aimed a gentle paw on Rabbitpaw's cheek - nowhere near hard enough to hurt, just a gentle tap.
"Now, if a front paw blow is being used on you, best way to dodge is to yank your head back, or duck low to the ground. Side to side also works." Really, any move backwards or out of the way would suffice. Bravebird glanced at the two with a nod. "How about Rabbitpaw, you try the move, and Dovepaw, you try to duck. Then, you can switch."
Rabbitpaw
He/him | WC Apprentice Tunneler | Moons: 6 | Purrks: Cat got your tongue? | Part Manx cat
Rabbitpaw smiled, excited at the prospect of being able to run again soon but for now he needed to learn, learn, learn, so it's battle time! How else will be able to protect Windclan from fish and minks alike! The warrior started to explain and the blonde apprentice fixed his green eyes on her, carefully watching the way she moved her paws and body as she swung out, woahhhh! That's so cool! The tom bounced in place once and then stilled as Bravebird turned to him and gently bapped his head and shoulders. Rabbitpaw giggled, though you weren't supposed to laugh when you got hit, but it was very soft it was like playing!
Then Bravebird showed another way before motioning for Rabbitpaw to try to move out on Dovepaw. Yes! He's going to be so good at this and then Dovepaw is also going to be so good at dodging too! Then they'll both be so great! Rabbitpaw turned to face the other apprentice and steadied his paws under him like he saw Bravebird do, and then he used a paw to shoot out at Dovepaw, aiming for the other's shoulders with a sheathed paw. Regardless of that hitting or not the blond apprentice then, even though he knew that Dovepaw wasn't probably going to try and hit him back, jumped backwards a bit to put more distance between them. In a real battle, this would be so his opponent can't lash back really quick! At least, that's how it would work in his brain.
After a moment he glanced towards Bravebird with a wide grin, "Howwasthat!" His words came out really quick and almost non-understandable even to his own ears, so the lad had to slow down with a scrunched up face, as though it took more effort to speak than it did to practice fighting. His words tumbled out unintelligibly two more times. Until finally, "How. Was. That? There! Wh-why was that so difficult?" The second question was aimed at himself more than it was at Dovepaw or Bravebird. Still he didn't linger long and moved on to waiting for Bravebird's feedback instead.
Rabbitpaw
He/him | WC Apprentice Tunneler | Moons: 6 | Purrks: Cat got your tongue? | Part Manx cat
Rabbitpaw smiled, excited at the prospect of being able to run again soon but for now he needed to learn, learn, learn, so it's battle time! How else will be able to protect Windclan from fish and minks alike! The warrior started to explain and the blonde apprentice fixed his green eyes on her, carefully watching the way she moved her paws and body as she swung out, woahhhh! That's so cool! The tom bounced in place once and then stilled as Bravebird turned to him and gently bapped his head and shoulders. Rabbitpaw giggled, though you weren't supposed to laugh when you got hit, but it was very soft it was like playing!
Then Bravebird showed another way before motioning for Rabbitpaw to try to move out on Dovepaw. Yes! He's going to be so good at this and then Dovepaw is also going to be so good at dodging too! Then they'll both be so great! Rabbitpaw turned to face the other apprentice and steadied his paws under him like he saw Bravebird do, and then he used a paw to shoot out at Dovepaw, aiming for the other's shoulders with a sheathed paw. Regardless of that hitting or not the blond apprentice then, even though he knew that Dovepaw wasn't probably going to try and hit him back, jumped backwards a bit to put more distance between them. In a real battle, this would be so his opponent can't lash back really quick! At least, that's how it would work in his brain.
After a moment he glanced towards Bravebird with a wide grin, "Howwasthat!" His words came out really quick and almost non-understandable even to his own ears, so the lad had to slow down with a scrunched up face, as though it took more effort to speak than it did to practice fighting. His words tumbled out unintelligibly two more times. Until finally, "How. Was. That? There! Wh-why was that so difficult?" The second question was aimed at himself more than it was at Dovepaw or Bravebird. Still he didn't linger long and moved on to waiting for Bravebird's feedback instead.
At the enthusiasm of Rabbitpaw, Bravebird grinned and flicked her tail. Crowtooth was a good choice for his mentor; he'd be certain to foster that sense of excitement within the young tom. "More than likely, yes. Just as important as hunting and battle training is building your endurance. A WindClan strength is being able to out-speed our opponents - tire them out and then come at them with enough blows to knock them down." Trotting a bit further into Sunset Grove, to a patch that was a bit more clear, she turned to face the two. "We'll start with basic fighting moves, and then try a bit of partner fighting since there's two of you."
Turning first to Rabbitpaw, Bravebird squared her shoulders as she faced the apprentice. "First basic move you'll need to know is the front paw blow. You'll take your front paw, lift it like this, and strike down on either your opponents head or shoulders." Lifting a paw, she aimed to swipe at the air in rapid succession, each time bringing her paw down hard enough to create a small breeze. Then she glanced towards Rabbitpaw, and with the same sheathed paw brought it down gentle on first his head, then his shoulders. "In a real fight, you'll do it with your claws out. You can also change it up to have your paw coming from the side, like this-" Taking her paw again she aimed a gentle paw on Rabbitpaw's cheek - nowhere near hard enough to hurt, just a gentle tap.
"Now, if a front paw blow is being used on you, best way to dodge is to yank your head back, or duck low to the ground. Side to side also works." Really, any move backwards or out of the way would suffice. Bravebird glanced at the two with a nod. "How about Rabbitpaw, you try the move, and Dovepaw, you try to duck. Then, you can switch."
DOVEPAW
Dovepaw had already learned how to do this skill. In fact, it was one of the few things Heatherwhisker had taught them before Heatherwhisker had gone missing. Despite knowing how to perform the skill, he didn't say anything to Bravebird about it. Instead, he just listened to the warrior explain everything to Rabbitpaw. They paid keen attention to the form of Bravebird's paw.
Soon enough, Bravebird had finished the demonstration and told Rabbitpaw to try it on them. Dovepaw turned and got into position as they waited for the blonde apprentice to try it out. But before Rabbitpaw's paw could make contact with Dovepaw, Dovepaw batted Rabbitpaw's paw away just like Heatherwhisker had taught him. The move was muscle memory at this point. They blinked their blue eyes as they watched Rabbitpaw's paw get deflected by their own paw.
Then Rabbitpaw jumped back like he had anticipated. Dovepaw wasn't planning on hitting back anyways. He didn't move closer or farther away, he just turned his head towards Bravebird as Rabbitpaw rambled. Which Rabbitpaw's words were fast and hard to understand.
Warmsun Slid Into The Grove, Before Hissing And Leaping Into A Bush. Deer. Watch Out, They Can Be Dangerous, Lightningpaw! One Kick And You're Seeing StarClan. He Walked Out And Met The Smallest Adult. He Pressed His Paw To A Stick, And A Buck Shot Up From Grazing. It Walked Over To Him. Come Here, They Seem Fine Today. @Lightningpaw666
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Lightningpaw would creep around with Warmsun. He was excited to do this Patrol he was happy to get out of the camp. He needed to learn how to Hunt anyways. "So Warmsun there is a problem with this Patrol.. I might not know how to hunt like at all. My last Mentor didn't really train me much and Bravebird has been busy lately." Lightningpaw would meow with a bit of a embarrassed look. @Desert Rain Frog
Lightningpaw would creep around with Warmsun. He was excited to do this Patrol he was happy to get out of the camp. He needed to learn how to Hunt anyways. "So Warmsun there is a problem with this Patrol.. I might not know how to hunt like at all. My last Mentor didn't really train me much and Bravebird has been busy lately." Lightningpaw would meow with a bit of a embarrassed look. @Desert Rain Frog
Why, That's Alrighty Lightningpaw. I'll Teach You How! He Fell Into A Hunters Crouch, And Maneuvered Past The Deer's Thin Legs. This Is Good Practice, Crawl Under Them, Don't Make Sudden Movements Though! He Called From The Other Side Of The Herd.
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Lightningpaw would nod as he would do just that going into a crouch making sure to keep his tail up slightly as he saw the older cat do. Lightningpaw would definitely need to work on it if he hoped to master this though he seemed to be doing good enough to not spook the deer so that was good. Once Lightningpaw got to the other side he would look at Warmsun and ask. "How was that? Did I do the crouch right?" Lightningpaw wondered. @Desert Rain Frog
Lightningpaw would nod as he would do just that going into a crouch making sure to keep his tail up slightly as he saw the older cat do. Lightningpaw would definitely need to work on it if he hoped to master this though he seemed to be doing good enough to not spook the deer so that was good. Once Lightningpaw got to the other side he would look at Warmsun and ask. "How was that? Did I do the crouch right?" Lightningpaw wondered. @Desert Rain Frog
Perfect! He Rested His Tail On Lightningpaw's Flank, And Turned Around. Smell That Mouse? You Can Catch It, Just Land On It And Bite, Stay Low. He Whispered.
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Dustbunny led Vinepaw to the grove next. Despite being used to being surrounded by the tunnels, the trees in the grove still made her feel weird. "So this is Sunset Grove, it's a great hunting spot and herb gathering place." She told her apprentice. "The trees are a little strange, but you'll get used to them. It's the only place in the territory with several trees, unlike the Lonely Pine. Birds are common here, but hard to catch, squirrels can be tricky too since they can climb trees, but mice are easy enough to catch if you're quiet enough."