A Raven Among Cherries (Tagged)

[Icestorm]

Ravenpaw made his way out of the apprentice den. He couldn't stand being in their with all the suck ups. Everyone was so naive in there, ready to do as Starclan asked. What fools. It was sickening really, blind faith. It was bad enough having kin dead for such a foolish belief, but he could bet some of those in the apprentice den would also die following Starclan. Tsh.

The black tom moved his way further from the den towards the prey pile. With new leaf started the snow had left bringing new life, which meant more food. Maybe he could get some peace and quiet with a quick bite before finding his lazy mentor and training. Or maybe some private training would be best, that way he could work on the things he wanted, and not what Foxpaw needed. Either way he needed to eat first.

@scarlett - lets do a thread with a clingy Cherrypaw and annoyed Ravenpaw

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New leaf. It was like a breath of fresh air. Nature was blooming, smow melting, prey numbers increasing. It was the perfect time of year. It wasn't too cold her her short fur and it wasn't extremely hot to the point where doing nothing made you hot. Cherrypaw noticed Ravenpaw leave the apprentice den as she came back into camp. He was different that's for sure. In a good way in her mind. Sure he didn't believe that StarClan was great but he lost all of his kin so it was understandable. There was something else about the tom that pulled her in, maybe it was the mysterious around him.

She had been out practicing her hunting skills with her mentor and had caught a squirrel and a vole. The pale tabby held her head and tail high as she strode back into camp, hoping to impress Ravenpaw with her success. Setting her catch down, the she-cat picked out a bird and made her way over to the black cat. Hello Ravenpaw. How are you today? She asked as she sat beside the tom, fairly close to him.

Icestorm- Sounds fun!

[Icestorm]

Ravenpaw felt his fur prickle with annoyance as he heard the all too familiar voice of Cherrypaw. It was as if he could never be alone, if it wasn't Foxpaw breathing down his neck it was Cherrypaw. What was it with the two of them? It was as if they wanted to annoy him.

"Tch. Annoyed." The tom said moving slightly away from the she-cat, she far to close for his liking. Maybe he could get the she-cat to leave. He wasn't sure how he was going to do that though. Something she didn't like maybe. Maybe using Foxpaw would work. It certainly worked on him when the orange tom did it to him. but was Cherrypaw too smart for that?

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Annoyed. The tom had said. She wondered why he was annoyed. It couldn't be because of her, right? She was Ravenpaw's friend...or so in her mind. Maybe it's because of the other denmates. Cherrypaw thought to herself. She knew that the black cat didn't see eye to eye with the others and their fellow apprentices couldn't see his way. Everyone was just so stuck on what they believed, they couldn't see the other side. Sighing in her head, the red tabby took a bite out of her bird. Why? Is it the other apprentices again? Cherrypaw looked up at him, waiting for his response.

OOC:Sorry, low muse tonight.

[Icestorm]

The black tom turned to Cherrypaw with an unamused stare, his yellow eyes showing his clear annoyance of her question. How could she seem so stupid? Letting out a sigh Ravenpaw turned back to his prey, "You know you're annoying." He said plainly as if without any emotions. He was hoping maybe she would leave now. Most others did not like it when others were rude. Then again Cherrypaw wasn't exactly like others, but neither was Foxpaw. Ugh, and they both clung too him. Why?

OOC: sorry school is being rough

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Cherrypaw stared at him. How could he say that to her? The black cat had no friends beside herself and Foxpaw. Maybe he was tired and didn't really mean it. Yeah, she was going to go with that because the red tabby thought they were friends and you don't say those things to friends. Even so, that was no excuse to call her annoying. She hated being called that. I am not annoying. You know for a cat that doesn't have many friends, you would think you would treat the ones you have with a little more respect than that. What you said was very rude. Cherrypaw's voice was calm but stern at the same time. She wanted to show she wasn't entirely mad but wanted her point to be made clear.

OOC: It's okay, this is only my second week of college as a freshman and already I feel like my work load is pretty heavy.

[Icestorm]

Ravenpaw stopped chewing his food for a moment when Cherrypaw decided to call him out. Who was she to do that to him? It wasn't like he asked her to be his friend. In fact, he was pretty sure he had done a lot to get her to not be. but yet here she was, annoying as her usual.

"What I said was honest. I see no point in lying to you," the black tom shrugged his shoulders casually, "As for having no friends, that is your opinion and not a problem for me. I have my reasons for things. And you should learn to stop sticking you nose in others' business." The tom looked to Cherrypaw hoping this would get the she-cat to leave him in piece. Honestly though he doubted it.

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Cherrypaw stared at him. How could he say such things to her? If he didn't want her to be his friend then why was she here? She could just get up right now and leave but she couldn't. One, him and Fox paw were her only friends and two she wasn't that kind of cat. She was loyal to her friends and she could never leave them. 

Look. You need friends. Maybe you don't think that but you really do. If you're in trouble, friends are always there to help. You may think you can handle situations by yourself but what if you get in one that's way over your head? You'll need your friends. I don't care if you don't want us, but we will be here for your. So suck it up and be a little bit nicer to us, not so cold. She snapped at him.

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OOC: I am so sorry for the wait Jupiter. I have tried to reply to this multiple times but my shock wave keeps crashing and then I lose muse. This is attempt 5.

The black apprentice did not stop eating his prey as Cherrypaw went on one of her rants. What did she know anyways? She sounded as if she knew him. What did she know? He wasn't going to make the same mistake as his kin. Having connections with others made you weak. Ravenpaw refused to be weak. He was going to get strong. Stronger than Foxpaw, stronger than Hawkeye. He didn't need any one for that just himself.

"Tsk. I think you're the one that needs to suck it up. Why does it matter if I have friends? I haven't needed them so far."

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OOC: That's okay Icestorm, I feel that way too sometimes.

Cherrypaw shook her head. Why couldn't he see that he may need friends some day? Why is it so bad to have a cat on your side? Someone who wants to get to know you. Someone you can trust. How do you know that having friends is so bad? Why won't you just give it a chance? Her voice was softer this time. You know, not everyone is against you.

[Icestorm]

Why? Having someone near him meant pain, and hatred. Both of which he already had plenty. He had no need for more. Besides it was that kind of thinking that killed his parents, and Foxpaw's. Trust was useless. It did nothing but make others weak. "You wouldn't understand. Plain and simple. At least Foxpaw understands."

Ravenpaw glanced at Cherrypaw for a moment. She was wrong. He was against the clan, therefore everyone was against him. How could he live in the clan when they blindly followed a group of dead cats. Starclan was, no is everyone's downfall. They throw themselves willing into the faith of those they never knew. For what? To have a soft pile of moss once you died. That was kits-play. He not going to same mistake as these mouse-brain. He was going to do something about it. They may not be against him, "but I am," he said quietly more so to himself.

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Cherrypaw heaved a heavy sigh. He was a hard shell to crack that's for sure. She couldn't get him to open up to her, not even the tiniest little bit. Then help me understand. I really do want to understand and maybe then I'll know how to not get under your skin so much. The red tabby paused for a moment. I know you don't like me, but please just give our friendship a chance? The apprentice look over at the black cat, her gaze soft and meek.

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Ravenpaw shook his head, "Everyone annoys me. but unlike most you have a habit of not shutting up. You do nothing but pester and push," the tom stood up not bothering to glance at the she-cat who looked pathetic next him, "I don't want friends. I'm going to get strong, and then I'm going to find the one the thing that matters to me. That is all I'm here for."

I can't lose focus on my goal. I have to bring this clan down. They will pay for what the pain they caused me. For taking my kin away. I will make them all understand, this is their fault.

"Why do you want to be my friend so bad anyways? What could you possible gain from it? Foxpaw at least I understand that mouse-brained reasons." With no kin it was only logical for the orange tom to look to him.

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Cherrypaw's ears flattened a little when Ravenpaw spoke about her that way. Was she really like this? She didn't mean to be. That would explain a lot, however. She didn't have many friends because the other apprentices thought she was a bit too bossy. The tabby couldn't help it though, that's who she was. Stubborn was her middle name. 

Maybe I can help you find what you're looking for. I mean, having two cats is better than just one. You can find it faster. I want to be your friend because in a way, we are kind of the same. We are both outcasts to the other apprentices, just for different reasons.

[Icestorm]

Ravenpaw side glanced to the she-cat, his eyes glaring harshly. She really could never understand. "What I want is something you can't help me with. No one can. It's something I have to do alone." No one can help. Especially a clan cat could help him. He was going to destroy the clan. "You could make friends easily enough. Why not just be friends with Foxpaw. He likes you for some reason." Ravenpaw was hoping that maybe he could get them to like each other and not be bothered by either. Although he doubted that really.