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Post by [Bell,Book,and C[a]ndle] on Apr 6, 2006 17:57:54 GMT -5
Ravenpaw bounded forward into the clearing,and skidded to a stop to wait for Lightpaw.He eyed the place with interest.He had never been here before."ACORNS!"he meowed delightedly,spotting the nuts that covered the ground,,ever present from Leaf-Fall."Good practice for catch."As if to emphasize this point, to swatted an acorn forward and into the air, and then leaped, catching it gently between his jaws with practiced ease.Once Ravenpaw was on solid ground once again,he spat his toy out."Now....where to find a bird?"
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Post by Shiningstar on Apr 6, 2006 18:03:04 GMT -5
"Well birds fly right?" Lightpaw inquired walking in silently as he continued, "But they still need to rest and sleep, so they should be up there!" Lightpaw concluded pointing to the tree branches above.
A gust of wind blew by and rattled the branches so that they shook violently. "Uh.." Lightpaw mumbled, having second thoughts. "It looks kinda dangerous...should we go up there?" he asked his friend.
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Post by Dapplestar on Apr 6, 2006 18:06:10 GMT -5
Dapplefur padded through the forest with quiet steps, so she wouldn't scare any prey away. The young deputy didn't scent any prey and continued to the Acorn Shrine. After looking around, she sniffed the air for any prey. The scent of a mouse flared up her nostrils and she stalked toward it. After she sprang after it, killed it, and berried it with a light cover of dirt, she scented two other Thunderlclan cats. The deputy stepped into the bushes and watched the apprentices talk about flying like birds or something of the like. She smirked to herself and came out of the bushes. "Hello," she meowed. "Are you two trying to cause mischief?" she asked with a laugh.
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Post by [Bell,Book,and C[a]ndle] on Apr 6, 2006 18:08:50 GMT -5
Ravenpaw nodded,and his fur rustled in the cool wind."Uhh...they're bound to come down s-sooner or later,to get food.But I'll go up if you will."he meowed.The young tom jumped as Dapplefur spoke,and he whipped around,relaxing when he saw his deputy.He dipped his head respectfulyl,and then grinned."Hiya Dapplefur!We're catching birds!Then we're gonna ask themhow they fly!"he explained breathlessly.
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Post by Dapplestar on Apr 6, 2006 18:22:40 GMT -5
"I see," Dapplefur chuckled. "And how will you understand them?" she asked with a raised brow. The young she-cat laid down with her paws in front of her. She flicked her tail back and forth playfully and looked at the apprentices for a second. After giving her chest a lick, she looked up at the crystal clear sky. "I don't know if you're going to catch one that way," she commented. "Haven't your mentors taught you how to catch birds?" she asked. She shook her head with a laugh and then stood up again.
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Post by [Bell,Book,and C[a]ndle] on Apr 6, 2006 18:33:25 GMT -5
"Oh we'll understand them!"Ravenpaw promised in determination."Somehow...hey!We can understand the ravens!'Cause why else would I be named that,huh Dapplefur?"he asked in excitement.And;upon hearing her last comment,he looked slightly crestfallen."No....not yet.....but we'll improvise!"he meowed,cheerful once again.
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Post by Dapplestar on Apr 6, 2006 18:45:46 GMT -5
Dapplefur laughed at Ravenpaw's comments. "Understand Ravens?" she questioned and then thought a moment. "Oh, uh, never mind," She listened to the rest of her comments. "Ok, then I guess I'll watch," she smiled. "Good luck," She sat up, tucked her tail over her paws, and watched the apprentices.
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Post by [Bell,Book,and C[a]ndle] on Apr 6, 2006 18:49:48 GMT -5
"Thanks!"Ravenpaw meowed happily.With that,he turned to Lightpaw expectantly,his expression quizical."Um...how are we exactly s'possed to do this?'he asked questioningly.Sighing,and without waiting for an answer, he leapt at the tree.If there was one thing Ravenpaw was good at,it was climbing,and he worked his way carefuully up the tree in search of birds.
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Post by Shiningstar on Apr 6, 2006 20:14:59 GMT -5
"Uh...hi Dapplefur." Lightpaw greeted politely before turning his attention to the climbing Ravenpaw. "Hey! I can do that too!" he quickly commented as he ran to the nearest tree and hopped onto one and dug his claws into the bark but the bark came loose and Lightpaw tumbled back onto the floor. Shaking his head from leaves, he spat out some dirt from his mouth, "This is harder than looks." Lightpaw concluded as he looked at the height Ravenpaw climbed to. Taking in a deep breath, Lightpaw charged back up the tree and this time, properly dug his claws into the tree as he slowly climbed up the tall oak tree.
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Post by [Bell,Book,and C[a]ndle] on Apr 7, 2006 5:48:01 GMT -5
Once Ravenpaw had reached the branch with the bird on it, it twittered wildly and flew away in a fuss of feathers."Hey!Get your tailfeathers back here!"Ravenpaw yowled angrily after it.The bird did not come back,however,and so Ravenpaw sulked as best as he could while balancing on the narrow branch."Next time."he promised himself softly."Besides.That wasn't a raven." And with that, Ravenpaw turned his black head,and looked over at Lightpaw."Any luck over there?"he asked.
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Post by Shiningstar on Apr 7, 2006 20:57:28 GMT -5
Lightpaw clambered onto a branch closest to the ground and clung onto it and looked around. "No birds here." he replied and stepped further to the edge of the branch to get a better view. "I'm sure we can catch one, sooner or later!" he encouraged with a flash of a smile.
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Post by [Bell,Book,and C[a]ndle] on Apr 8, 2006 5:49:24 GMT -5
Ravenpaw smiled and nodded."It's only a matter of time.Try to stand still or play dead or something....maybe then they'll come."he suggested.Then,with a hint of michevios laughter,he added; "We could always make a warrior catch one for us."
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Post by Shiningstar on Apr 8, 2006 13:38:12 GMT -5
"Yah! Great idea!" Lightpaw boasted, "But who?" he asked and pondered and his eyes fell on Dapplefur. With a smirk, he looked back at Ravenpaw. "Are you thinking what I'm thinking?" he asked his friend.
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Post by [Bell,Book,and C[a]ndle] on Apr 8, 2006 13:43:58 GMT -5
Ravenpaw looked momentarily confused,but then followed Lightpaw's gaze to Dapplefur.He grinned widely."Yup!"he laughed,smirking slightly as he leapt off of his perch,landing on the ground with a thump.He padded 'casually' over to the deputy,and smiled innicently."Dapplefur?"he asked slowly.
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Post by Shiningstar on Apr 8, 2006 20:52:29 GMT -5
Lightpaw watched as Ravenpaw jumped off the branch and landed on the ground flawlessly. Looking down at the floor from where he was, he noticed he was pretty high up. Taking a gulp, Lightpaw straightened his face out and leapt, 'It was time to do the flying excercises!' he noted and he flapped his paws in the air and plummeted to the ground and landed face first into a bush beside Dapplefur.
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