Borders Under the Stars

[ElizzaBear]

Tagged: Lionhearted [Thrushleap]

Stumpypaw was eating in the apprentice's area. He kept on thinking about what Rumbleclaw said to him. He wanted to protect the Whisperclan at all costs, and he knew that it meant he would have to fight, he just didn't want to do a lot of fighting. He wanted to be a warrior with every fiber of his being because he didn't like the thought of having someone's life in his paws. After he finished eating his mouse, he started practicing his jumping before the attack. He used a pile of twigs as a fake enemy.

[Lionhearted]

"Hello, Stumpypaw. I see that you are practicing. Good use of your time," Thrushleap said, approaching his apprentice. He had two bundles of leaf wraps in his jaws, which he dropped in front of him. "However, today we will be going to the Skyfield. We shall be meeting our ancestors, and it will be day-long trip.

"During this trip, you are not allowed to eat. These herbs should keep you from getting hungry. They're bitter, I know, but it helps. After you eat, we will head out."

[ElizzaBear]

Stumpypaw grinned a lot, he was excited to be able to adventure all around the territory. Yes, now I can finally learn the layout of my clan's land. Then, even though he just ate, his stomach churned as if he hadn't eaten in a week when he heard he could eat for the entire day. "Why can't I eat? IS it an endurance test?"

[Lionhearted]

"No," said Thrushleap, "it is just a tradition. I don't know the reason myself, actually. However, it is a long way, so make sure you eat those. When we get to the Skyfield, we are required to be silent until we wake up the next day.

"Also, along the way, we will have to pass through StormClan territory. We are on a peaceful trip, so please behave. You are forbidden to attack any StormClan cats, however hostile they may seem at first. Once they know we are visiting StarClan, they will back off. Now, eat those herbs."

[ElizzaBear]

Stumpypaw's grin shrinked into a slight frown as he bent down to eat the herbs. He cringed and forcefully swallowed the bitter herbs. "Can I drink water to get the taste out." He tried to swallow many times to make the taste go away, but it only made it worse. "What if they attack us, can we fight back or do we run?"

[Lionhearted]

"I will do the fighting," Thrushleap said, "and you stay out of the way. And yes, you may drink water, do it right now, and we'll head off. It's going to be a long way, and we'll be resting as minimally as possible. We have to get there before dark."

OOC: I have StarClan cats who I play so they can talk to Stumpypaw ^^

[ElizzaBear]

Stumpypaw nodded. He got up and walked towards the nearby puddle to get a drink. He drank as much as he could to fill the empty parts of his stomach so he could last a little longer. After that, he returned to Thrushleap. "I'm ready."

OOC: Ok, I'm ready when you are. Sorry for not responding, I was at my dad's house, and he doesn't have internet.

[Lionhearted]

Thrushleap nodded, and stood up. "Let's go, then. We have no time to waste. This journey, for you, will be tiring. but self-discipline is essential here, and don't give up. We are going to a sacred place, and you cannot show up uncivilized, like a rouge cat."

OOC: ElizzaBear sorry about this late post! It popped out of my participated list, so I didn't get the notification that you replied. ^^'

Do you mind if I time-skip in the next post I make?

[ElizzaBear]

Stumpypaw followed Thrushleap out of the camp. "I think I can handle it. I'm not a little kit anymore." When he made it out side, he sniffed the air and looked around. He was kind of hopping that there would be some wild animals around. Then he could kill it and keep it until after the trip. Trushleap could eat too if the kill was big enough.

OOC: No, it's fine. Mistakes happen.

I don't mind at all.

[Lionhearted]

--TIME SKIP--

"We're here," Thrushleap announced. Night had fallen, and a chilly breeze ruffled his short fur. He kept his gaze straight, for they had arrived at a shining field. He could already see the giant crystal up ahead, glowing in the blackness, accompanied by the stars they were to meet tonight. "Follow me. This is the crystal that connects us to our ancestors. You are to press your nose to it, and you will fall asleep, dreaming. Good luck, Stumpypaw." Thrushleap padded forward. As he neared the crystal, he could feel its pull. He already started to feel drowsy, so he collapsed without protest in front of the large white rock, and closed his eyes.

[ElizzaBear]

Stumpypaw followed Thrushleap to the stone. As he got closer to the stone, he felt a strange feeling of drowsiness. It was strange because he wasn't tired a few moments ago. The stone shined brightly under the glowing moon. The last thing Stumpypaw saw before he fell asleep was the twinkling stars above. His ancestors were watching the borders under the stars from the skies. When he awoke, he was in the shining field, but something was off, the field seemed different some how.

[Lionhearted]

"Hello Stumpypaw." Kestrelpelt slid out of the StarClan woods, dipping his head towards the apprentice. His slightly transparent shimmering pelt told everyone that he was getting somewhat old; that he was starting to fade from cats' memories. Gazing down upon him, he smiled warmly, gesturing the background behind him. "Welcome to StarClan. You have been bold and strong to make the trip all the way here. We are all honored that you would take the time to come meet us.

"Now, we shall not waste our moments together. Times have been changing," Kestrelpelt continued, frowning slightly. "A dangerous threat looms over all the Clans. Train hard, Stumpypaw, and be a pride of WhisperClan's. They need you more than ever to fight this darkness. We'll need all the paws and claws we can get. Good luck."

[ElizzaBear]

Stumpypaw heard a voice behind him, it sounded old and a bit airy, as if it was fading away. He turned around to see and semitransparent cat approaching him. The old cat seemed familiar with him. "I don't mean to be rude, but who might you be?" He returned the bowed and thanked him for the complement. He was slightly confused though when he spoke about a darkness. "Whats this darkness you speak of?"

[Lionhearted]

Kestrelpelt's eyes darkened. "I cannot tell you more," he said rather reluctantly. "We are not sure ourselves. Remember what I told you, and work hard. You may not be a warrior yet, but you are part of WhisperClan, and you mist serve your Clan to the best of your abilities. Everyone is required to carry a little of the Clan's weight. Wake up, Stumpypaw." And with that, he shimmered for a moment, and then disappeared.

Tagged: ElizzaBear [Stumpypaw]

[ElizzaBear]

Stumpypaw watched Kestrelpelt disappear. Why can't he tell me? Wouldn't it be better to warn someone ahead of time so that we can prepare? Stumpypaw yawned and slowly opened his eyes. It was still dark outside, he got up and stretched. His surroundings, they hadn't changed much at all. He was a bit hurt though. Of course I'm going to help out my clan, when have I not. He thought back to before he became an apprentice, then it hit him. Hmmm, maybe sneaking into the medicine cat's den and out of the camp wasn't the best of things. He chuckled a little to himself, it appears the Kestrelpelt has a point.