RiverClan Territory - Page 534

**BEAR.** · #**5331** December 30th, 2019, 06:05 PM

"So your solution is to get yourself killed?" Thistlestep questioned Alderpaw, head cocked to a side. "Frankly, it'd be more dignified if you focused more on your training than what that fish-brain has said. He's insulted dozens of cats-- what makes you special? It's not his fault your mentor is a dud.. and if you want that to change, maybe you should go to him and tell him of the difficulties you're experiencing with her. I can assure you, he's an ass but.. he'll be quick to replace her with someone who hopefully does their job."

Ears twitching, he squinted his eyes at Ratpaw. "We were all at the meeting. Do you honestly think you were being stealthy when you both decided to ditch in the middle of a Clan meeting?

"I'm giving you this opportunity to go back before the meeting's over. We can pretend this didn't happen and neither of you will be punished. But.. if you choose to stay, and if you go after a coyote, I will let it eat both of you. When Lionstar sends that predator patrol out, they can find your shredded corpse along with whatever else those beasts got a hold of."

Tail swishing, he stepped past the two apprentices to head back in the direction of camp. "It's your choice. Be smart."
@Slushie, @hxneysuckle

**RedHead** · #**5332** December 30th, 2019, 08:16 PM

Spicestorm continued to the territory with Coralpaw on his heels, ears flattened against his head as he made his way straight for the far end of the territory, near Riverclan's borders with the Seastones. He wasn't in the mood for a snappy apprentice, and he definitely wasn't in the mood to train that particular snappy apprentice. Once he decided they'd reached a decent hunting spot, he stopped abruptly, whirling around and facing the younger cat. "Tell me what you smell." He instructed. He knew about the coyotes in the area, he could smell a faint scent of them, but he figured he hadn't taken them far enough to where they would be scented by the dog-like creatures.

@Fuzzy (sorry it's so late)

**dino.** · #**5333** December 30th, 2019, 08:37 PM

@hxneysuckle @BILL.

"We're not going to get ourselves killed!" he snapped hotly to Thistlestep. "We're going to get a coyote killed." He swished his tail and glared at the ground. Thistlestep was just like Lionstar, trying to keep him grounded, trying to keep him from doing anything worthwhile. But not this time. Lionstar may have changed my name, but he hasn't changed who I am. The orange and black tom raised his head to glower at the warrior. "You won't find our remains," he spat. "You'll find the body of a coyote." He stared over his shoulder at the departing warrior, then turned back to Ratpaw. All fear had been erased from his features, leaving only a hardened mask of cold determination. "Come on, Ratpaw. We've got a chance to prove ourselves. Let's not waste it." The apprentice started forward again, his footsteps sure and confident.

**lio** · #**5334** December 30th, 2019, 11:34 PM

[ @BILL. @Slushie ]

He hesitated, looking between Thistle-something and Alderpaw before taking a deep breath and following after the other apprentice. "We'll be fine. We... we can manage. If we need to escape, we can. But we will be successful." Ratpaw's tail lashed as he caught up to the other apprentice, his ears flat against his head. You'll be fine. Nothing will happen. You can do this. He swallowed the thickening lump in his throat and looked forward, his pupils narrowed.
As they drew closer to the border, he stopped. The scent of blood was overpowering, almost making him gag as he walked. His pawsteps slowed, growing more and more uncertain as they came across the border. He stopped, having to force himself not to be sick at the sight. Blood was splattered across the ground, bits and pieces of felines scattered about. Ratpaw took a hesitant step back and glanced at Alderpaw, his stomach twisting.
Then, the sound of rustling was heard ahead of them. He turned quickly, just fast enough to watch a coyote slip from the shadows. The apprentice yelped and cowered don, fear spiking. Blood was covering the coyote's jaws, making it clear that it had caused the mess in front of them. It was a gruesome sight, indeed, and Ratpaw couldn't bear it. He didn't want to end up like those cats, whoever they were.
And without a second thought, he turned tail and fled, running away from the scene as fast as he could, paying no mind to whatever Alderpaw decided to do.

**touka** · #**5335** December 31st, 2019, 08:15 AM

@ponyapan "yup i think this is all of us" she said with a sweet smile

**dino.** · #**5336** December 31st, 2019, 03:20 PM

@hxneysuckle

Alderpaw fell behind Ratpaw and stopped with him. The mask of confidence was falling, being replaced by uneasiness. The scent of blood practically attacked his nose and he ducked his head, trying not to puke. He kept his gaze low. It was not one of his wishes to see the gruesome scene that taunted him. He only raised his head to meet Ratpaw's eyes, and opened his mouth to say something, but nothing came out, because he was already turning, eyes bright with panic, to stare at the frightful creature emerging right in front of him.
As Ratpaw fled, Alderpaw felt the urge to call after him, but he stomped it down. He didn't need Ratpaw! He was going to take down this coyote all by himself, and he didn't care what he had to do in order to do it. The orange tom clamped down hard on his fear and forced himself to look into the murderous eyes of the creature. It was like a switch had been instantly flipped. The coyote's eyes were dark and deep, like two bottomless pools. Alderpaw backed slowly away, keeping his eyes on the bloodied may of the coyote. Then he, too, turned and ran. He caught up to Ratpaw, gasping out, "Faster! Run faster! I don't know how much speed that thing can't put in but we have to get back to camp!"

**lio** · #**5337** January 1st, 2020, 01:17 PM

[ @Slushie ]

He didn't dare a glance behind him. Only moving forward, Ratpaw moved as quickly as he could, his legs burning. His chest ached, his paws hurt. But he had to keep fleeing. He didn't want to die, not like this. And so he kept running. And running. Until he spotted the likes of a hole in the ground. Without thinking, he lunged into it, his small form easily fitting through the entrance. Ratpaw hoped Alderpaw noticed him and joined him in the hole- they would be safer in here, even if only for a while.
His chest heaved and he glanced around him, the darkness filling his gaze. He stepped forward cautiously- there was no scent but dirt, so he couldn't have walked right into a fox den, right? Ratpaw turned to look at the entrance of the hole before moving further into it, using his whiskers to guide him. It seemed to be freshly dug out- there was loose dirt scattered across the area, clogging his claws and between his toes. Ratpaw frowned- he'd be bathing for moons to get his pelt to be white again. But he shook away the thought and slid to the end of the hole, which opened up into a clearing. He looked around using the dim light of a hole in the top, his eyes wide. Had he found a tunnel? Was this what Goldie had been talking about? He had only briefly heard the announcement from the apprentice's den, not wanting to
take part in that meeting.
But this, this was amazing.

**ponyapan** · #**5338** January 1st, 2020, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by caswshay617

@ponyapan "yup i think this is all of us" she said with a sweet smile

Nightwhisker nodded at the confirmation, and padded closer to the burrow.
It was their job to dig it out as much as they could. Delaying it wouldn't do them any good. He was a little worried about the roof falling in on them, but the earth seemed to stay in place, so he entered.

"Okay. I will start expanding on this side." He walked to the right and began to dig in what seemed like the correct places. When the pile of dirt beside him had grown big he slowly cleared it out before continuing. It wasn't long until his paws started to ache.

**touka** · #**5339** January 1st, 2020, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ponyapan

Nightwhisker nodded at the confirmation, and padded closer to the burrow.
It was their job to dig it out as much as they could. Delaying it wouldn't do them any good. He was a little worried about the roof falling in on them, but the earth seemed to stay in place, so he entered.

"Okay. I will start expanding on this side." He walked to the right and began to dig in what seemed like the correct places. When the pile of dirt beside him had grown big he slowly cleared it out before continuing. It wasn't long until his paws started to ache.

Silverrose padded up to nightwhisker," here let me help, you shoud take a break so you don't over work yourself, but if your a stubborn cat it would be easyer to dig were i was, the dirt is easyer to dig there" silverrose said as she started to dig

**ponyapan** · #**5340** January 1st, 2020, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by caswshay617

Silverrose padded up to nightwhisker," here let me help, you shoud take a break so you don't over work yourself, but if your a stubborn cat it would be easyer to dig were i was, the dirt is easyer to dig there" silverrose said as she started to dig

Nightwhisker looked up as the molly took the initiative to talk to him. He gave Silverrose a reassuring smile at her concerns. "I appreciate it, I'll dig there for a while and then we can switch back." He was glad he was with a cat that was so willing to work, but Nightwhisker didn't want her to get worn out either. Switching sides would be an effective system to get things done.