WindClan: Life Before 2023's Fire

[Jesse]

Originally Posted by Arie

[sorry its shorter than your reply <3]

The snort that left the deputy's nose at his apprentice's claim that he could do better was unmistakable. Of course Breezefeather believed in Burningpaw's capabilities but a young apprentices versus a deputy who got seasons of experience? Not to sound arrogant but Breezefeather would pick the experience over the impulsiveness and raw talent of a youngster. Raw talent had to be honed and formed into something useful.

"Keep believing that. You might eventually be a better hunter but you're not now." That was the honest truth. Burningpaw might end up being better, most certainly as for the deputy now age was going to just slow him down and not help him out, but Burningpaw would have to know how to learn and how to listen for that to even become close to the reality, and if he didn't? He would just be filled with raw talent but no skills. And talent was only useful if could be honed, or at least he believed that.

As he watched Burningpaw race towards the prey in an unceremonious run, he made a mental note that he would need to take some time out of his busy schedule to teach the kid how to run properly. If he couldn't run properly on the moor how was Breezefeather to expect him to run properly under the ground? The deputy faulted himself for that but it was an honest mistake like all mistakes were.

However, the throwing of the prey against the wall continuously lit a rage inside the deputy as he quickly ran over and took the prey out of Burningpaw's reach letting out a loud rumble from inside his chest before looking at the apprentice, green eyes narrowed and burning before he hissed out, "Treat your prey with RESPECT. You won't be eating of this, I know that, but that does not mean the queens and kits and the elders want to eat a rabbit that's soaked with stones and sand. Show some respect for them and what they'll eat even if you show none for the prey. Its NOT your toy, its granted to us through hard work and if you cannot learn that you won't be going out to hunt anytime soon again." His voice was ice cold, and he felt the rage leave his veins but instead be flowing with freezing and steady steel. He was not bugling on this point.

(Sorry about the wait. Just a short creative drought, which is why this post is somewhat lackluster.)

Burningpaw’s sides heaved as he caught his breath, the rage subsiding as quickly at it had come. He was left staring at the rabbit that lay mangled at his paws with bitter indifference, until he noticed Breezefeather storming towards him. The deputy looked like he was about to breathe fire, a sight that would have shaken any apprentice- even a warrior. Burningpaw did not so much as flinch. His pride denied him.

“It’s just a piece of meat. I killed it, I can do with it whatever I please. If the elders can’t stomach a little bit of dirt maybe they shouldn’t stomach anything at all. Beggars can’t be choosers.. isn’t that the saying?”

“You can’t keep me trapped in camp forever.. Who’s to say you have the power to keep from hunting at all? Do you plan on fighting me? An apprentice?”

[crumbl]

Originally Posted by Larkstripe

Bump?

(Sorry this took forever; I didn't get your bump because you quoted yourself, I've done that before too)

Sagebrook nodded in perfect agreement, following Sparkfrost out onto the open moor and leaving the odd creature behind. Spirits revived, she was eager to begin the hunt.

After padding through the tall grass, they neared the burrows, and she could taste gopher on the wind. Licking her lips she nodded to Sparkfrost. "How do you want to begin?" She could see a burrow several fox lengths away, and began to search for a second opening. "I can scare it into the open if you wait on the other side," she mused while she hunted. "Ah! here it is." The mounded hole lay many paw steps away from the first, but she could tell they were connected. "Are you ready?"

[ciitrus--fruitz]

Originally Posted by Xmas Bliss

Beetlekit awoken from his slumber, looking over at his sibling Beekit. He wondered if they would be open to doing something out in the camp with him. "Hey Beekit it's time to wake up. The suns shining and I want to go out and explore.", he meowed, poking their sibling in the side. He really didn't wanted to go out on his own. Beetlekit needed someone to make sure he didn't be an idiot again. He was an idiot with a bunch of questions.

[ @mellifluentCurator; ]

Beekit rolled over, grumbling as they were awoken. "Go away, Beetlekit," they said, cracking a pale green eye open to glare at their brother. They covered their face with their paws, wishing they had a longer tail to properly shield their face from the bright light outside of their nest. It's way too early for this, they thought, sighing as they tried to relax back into their nest.

[ghostwriter]

@Snow Carrot

(Omg I’m so sorry that was mega dumb of me)

Sparkfrost bounded after her, his eyes bright with excitement. Hunting gophers was always a bit chaotic—in a fun way, of course. He crouched low at the opposite end of the burrow, bobtail comically raised, “Ready!”
He called.

[crumbl]

Originally Posted by Larkstripe

@Snow Carrot

(Omg I’m so sorry that was mega dumb of me)

Sparkfrost bounded after her, his eyes bright with excitement. Hunting gophers was always a bit chaotic—in a fun way, of course. He crouched low at the opposite end of the burrow, bobtail comically raised, “Ready!”
He called.

(Ohhh snap... now I have to figure out how cats hunt gophers lol, forgive my crazy hunting techniques)

Before Sagebrook could even advance, a small nose followed by a furry brown body emerged from the burrow, upwind of her. Ridiculously pleased at her dumb luck, she paused momentarily to wonder whether this gopher was perhaps senile before yowling and pelting after the creature. She succeeded in startling it and it ducked into its hole, squeaking with fright. With a tiny mrrrow of laughter she scrabbled at the burrow, loosening the soft earth behind the rodent, and listened with satisfaction as it scurried away from the opening, heading towards Sparkpelt. With a small shrug, she nodded to her companion. "Heading your way," she mewed, cocking her ear.

[ghostwriter]

(Oh no worries, I think it’s just National Geographic whack-a-mole lmao)
@Snow Carrot
When the panicked gopher scrambled out of the opposite end of the tunnel, it was directly into Sparkfrost’s waiting jaws. The young warrior snatched the creature up and gave it a firm shake, before padding over to Sagebrook and placing it on the ground, eyes bright with satisfaction, “Easy pickings. These things are dumb and delicious.” He declared, “Ill trade places with you if you want—I can scare one towards you.”

[whatzername]

Name: Blaze

Gender: Tom

Kit, Queen, Apprentice: Kit

Joining Reason: Abandoned by twoleg family.

New Name: Blazekit

Mention Me: @Moonraven

[Festive Neon]

Originally Posted by Cocoa <3

Snakekit growled, scrunching his face in disgust at the multitude of annoying kits. How dare those ignorant non- clan worms speak to him this way! "I-" Snakekit began before he felt claws, slicing his nose and drawing thick red blood. Okay, now he was wide awake and ready to teach these idiots a lesson! "For your information," Snakekit spat at Sweetkit and Rowankit, ears pressed against his skull. "I am Snakekit, and I am going to rule WindClan one day, and I was just trying to help!" The small tom- kit arched his back, fur and tail sticking up into the air. He was going to destroy these disgusting entitled kits! Snakekit launched himself at Sweetkit, probably in vain considering his size. The kit's claws and jaws were outstretched. "I don't need to know anything about you worms! You're just as dumb and weak as any other outsider! And you just proved it!"

"Say all you like we don't care" said Swift kit not really paying attention.

[Jade13]

RAVENKIT

" this place is so cool storm," ravenkit looked down " i wish mom could see this" she hated the fact that they where alone now. she tried to forget about it and ran over to the closest kit to her " hi. my names ravenkit whats your name"

STORMKIT

" raven dont run off" storm said running for his sister
@mellifluentCurator

[ciitrus--fruitz]

Originally Posted by feather lily

RAVENKIT

" this place is so cool storm," ravenkit looked down " i wish mom could see this" she hated the fact that they where alone now. she tried to forget about it and ran over to the closest kit to her " hi. my names ravenkit whats your name"

STORMKIT

" raven dont run off" storm said running for his sister
@mellifluentCurator

Beekit is startled by the younger kits running up to them, flinching away. "Gah! StarClan's sake, don't just sneak up on another cat like that, it's rude!" they growl, shifting where they were sitting. These kits look young, too young to be talking to an almost-apprentice like Beekit. "Where are your parents," they ask, malice tainting their tone.