An [Echo] of [Ash]

[Rogue]

Heron

Ashfrost pushed out of the warrior den and into the bright sunlight, lifting his face up to the sky and pausing to soak in the heat. The scar on his face tingled, though it was now moons old. It was a beautiful day, and he felt a sudden urge to go hunting. The grey-spotted warrior turned to look back at the den, wondering if he should go and wake Echosong. He wanted to hunt with her, but if she was asleep then he didn't want to disturb her.

[Heron]

Echosong always slept lightly, and at the absence of her old mentor, and love, she lifted her head just in time to see him pad out of the warrior den. Feeling the morning in her bones, she let out a wide yawn and got to her feet. Eyes still heavily lidded, she pushed out of the darkness and nearly ran right into her mate. He had been looking back, as if deciding whether or not to do something. "Going somewhere?" she commented lightly, stepping forward to nestle herself in the length of his warm fur. She purred loudly, deep and throaty, then pulled back to look into his eyes. She gave the scar on his face a comforting lick and looked around. The camp was nearly deserted except for one of two young apprentices, likely coming back from very early training. Something she'd never have to do again! Her stomach rumbled and she looked toward Ashfrost. "Food?"

[Rogue]

At the feel of Echosong's soft fur against his own, Ashfrost felt a flood of warmth rush through his body. Turning his head, he licked her cheek lovingly. "I was thinking of going hunting," he told the blue-striped she-cat. "I was going to ask you to come with me, but I didn't want to wake you. Now that you're here however, would you like to come with me?"

Even though Echosong was his mate now, he still felt a little nervous around her, as if she might disappear at any moment. He shook his head fiercely, trying to dispel the memories of his dead mentor and mother. Echosong was here, and she was alive. Touching his nose lightly to her ear, he murmured, "Would you like to eat something first?"

[Heron]

"I was going to ask you to come with me, but I didn't want to wake you. Now that you're here however, would you like to come with me?"

Echosong continued to purr happily, nodding her head in response. She was just about to turn when he spoke again, this time pressing his nose to her ear. "Hmm, better feed the clan first." she decided, eying him and wondering if he would notice her desire to continue to prove her warrior-ness. She turned for real this time and lightly brushed his flank with her tail. Greenleaf would bring them plenty of prey, and her toes were itching to do one of her favorite things: chase rabbits! The swiftness of Whisperclan cats were no exaggeration, and Echosong especially liked to put that great skill to use. She padded out of the front of camp, knowing all too well that her mate would follow.

(Short post because I wanna hit five posts quick haha. )

[Rogue]

Ashfrost allowed a rumble of amusement to run through him at her words. Echosong was already a warrior, but it was clear that she was determined to continue proving that she was deserving of the title. He wasn't surprised; most of her life had been comprised of her struggling to prove to herself and others that she had what it took. Ah, my love, you don't need to prove that to me. I know better than most how much you deserve this.

Noticing that the blue-striped she-cat had already slipped out of camp, he rushed after her, eager to have some quality time with his mate. It was an odd feeling, both of them being warriors now. It wasn't that they hadn't been equals before--Echosong had always been his equal--but it was another feeling entirely knowing that they were now on the same level. Purring happily, he padded up so that he was walking beside her, his long pelt brushing hers with each pawstep.

(Same here lol)