TalonClan Ceremonies 7/1/15

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Blackpine listened to Swiftpaw’s apology and noted the quietness in her tone. A bit of apprehension crossed over her as she wondered if the new apprentice seemed to be a bit uncertain in personality. Quietness and meekness would not allow one to push themselves hard in training the way Blackpine had dedicated herself to. It was much unlike Blackpine's personality, and so she hoped that this was not true. It was possible that Swiftpaw only seemed this way due to a new role and unfamiliar surroundings.

She hadn’t time to say another word, however, before the fox-faced Slateshade approached them. Her eyes narrowed a little more as he spoke. She had expected him to take interest in this, of course. His words, however, could hardly effect her in this moment, as she knew that she still seemed to have the upper-paw. Say as he wished, but who had the apprentice? Not him.

“Oh, I wouldn’t be so sure about that,” Blackpine remarked with a calmness that sounded a bit too self-assured, “In fact, I think she will be made a warrior and receive an apprentice... before your name will ever be called out in a ceremony.”

[Lionhearted]

Spiderfrost's heart lifted as Briadstar called him to receive another apprentice. So I am getting better at fitting in... no one knows about the murder, that's a relief. And it was an accident! he told himself firmly. He got up to meet Redpaw, thinking about what he was going to say to his new apprentice. "Hello," he said pleasantly, "my name is Spiderfrost. I'll be your mentor throughout training."

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Brightfish couldn't help but give a small squeal of excitement when Thistlehawk's name was called in the naming of deputy. Her very Thislehawk! She was so excited for him, and she craned her neck and bounced on her paws to try to find him. Where was he?

"I accept this position of deputy," she heard him say, and followed his voice. Shouldering her way through, her eyes sparkled as she smiled at him.

"Congrats, Thistlehawk!" she breathed out. To her, it was a bit of an understatement, but it held all her happiness for her friend.

Tagged: Twineheart [Redpaw] and Carotius [Thistlehawk]

[Twineheart]

[ Whoops wrong person Lion^^ my Redpaw recieved his warrior name. Not sure who your apprentice is though sorry!]

[Carotius]

The bustling that ensued disoriented the blue-grey warrior, who decided to push through the crowd to head back into the cave, hoping to catch a small nap for himself before an evening run and maybe even a border or hunting patrol. Whether solo or not, he just wanted to be out of camp to stretch his limbs freely for possibly the last time before he'd get his shoulders weighed down upon by his newfound responsibilities; not that he minded, though, seeing that it could mean he had more to contribute to TalonClan while there was still life force in him.

Thistlehawk just managed to push past the last line of Clanmates gathered during the ceremony, acknowledging their thanks with quick thank-yous that sounded slightly awkward and maybe even forced, when he was stopped by a she-cat with a very pale creme pelt that could have been a really run-down colouration of the rocks around them. He couldn't suppress a smile when he recognised who it was.

"Thanks, Brightfish. I really didn't expect Briarstar to appoint me when so many others are of equal capabilities!" he purred, touching his nose to one of her ears; he blinked rapidly at the gesture, then quickly pulled back to himself, chuckling a little nervously. The next words he chose were in an attempt to dispell the awkwardness, "Looks like I'll be even more busy from now on. So much less of my antics and all that."

[Icestorm]

@goldenbird Babylonranger

The gray warrior looked to Blackpine with skeptical eyes. "In your dreams," he said bluntly and with a bit a flare. He was a bit annoyed at how cool she was being. It was as if she was ignoring him all together. That was not going to happen. He was going to beat her. He had too. She was too... well he wasn't sure what yet, but he was pretty sure he didn't like it and found it extremely annoying.

A sudden thought entered his head though, "You know I'm pretty sure my name was called moons before yours when I became a warrior." He cocked her a stubborn croocked smile. "I'll get my apprentice WHEN Briarstar finds one that can handle a real mentor with real training." He glanced at Swiftpaw. He wasn't sure what to think of the new apprentice. They seemed quiet and a little meak, but he figured if the apprentice got the right training they could be something. but Blackpine? She wasn't going to be able to do it.

[Anya]

"Would you like to start training in the morning?" Heronsong smiled.

Oh good, he's nice. Cherrypaw nodded eagerly. And what did you think Cherrypaw? That warriors would be scary? And that had been exactly what Cherrypaw had believed. Warriors were large and big and aside from her parents who were always gentle and kind, she had little chance to sneak a look without cowering in fright. Seldom did she have the courage to look another cat in the eyes; when she did, it was sheer chance or the cat was her littermate or her mother.

"Should I go help make room for us in the apprentices den?" She asked in a small, soft-spoken voice.(εℓιzαвεтн.)

"Tomorrow our training will start." The honey colored tabby purred with excitement.

The tortoiseshell apprentice nodded although a little dismayed; her white rimmed amber eyes couldn't help but look over at her siblings. Her father would soon come and try to find her. A little saddened at the fact that her mother wasn't here she knew that although outwardly she'd be embarrassed by her father, but inside she welcomed the comfort after their family went through the tragedy.

As if he had powers to read her mind Fallenpaw found her father rushing over to stand by her side. His golden fur swayed and his copper-gold eyes were warm and filled with pride. "I'm confident Honeyrain will take great care of you." he purred, flicking his daughter's left ear.

"Daddy!" Fallenpaw's ears felt hot as she head-butted him away. Yup, still embarrassed by her father. but she loved him dearly. At least he had his kits.

"Alright, I'm off!" He gave a respectful nod to Honeyrain before departing to find the rest of his children.

"Sorry about my dad," Fallenpaw watched him go, "tomorrow sounds great! I can't wait! What'll we be doing first?" she turned her full attention back to her mentor. (Honey)

[Honey]

Honeyrain read the worried look on her new apprentice's face, but found herself confused. Was she worried about her being her mentor? Then, she watched Fallenpaw's father come up to them. She gave a respectful nod to the tom and felt a purr tickle her throat. "Fallenpaw..." The warrior almost couldn't find the appropriate words. Honeyrain had to leave her family in order to be where she was today and here was a kit's father still caring about her. 

Clearing her throat she started again, "Fallenpaw, don't be sorry about your father, ever." With that said Honeyrain gave the apprentice a flick of her tail and went off to the Warrior's Den. Tomorrow the training would start and she hoped Fallenpaw's father would continue to be proud of his daughter. So few cats actually cared for their children's well being. 


Anya

[Babylonranger]

Swiftpaw rolled her copper eyes. She'd rather hoped that she and Blackpine could discuss what the warrior would expect from the new apprentice during her training, but this Slateshade had put a damper on that. Pity.

"So you'll steal one, you mean?" the black tabby she-cat asked the older tom at his final statement. This conversation was only slightly entertaining with how much these two warriors were squabbling. Swiftpaw wished they'd move on soon, perhaps to how Blackpine preferred to teach her these next few moons.

((@goldenbird and Icestorm))

[Anya]

"Fallenpaw..." Her mentor began and Fallenpaw waited patiently, clearing her throat Honeyrain continued "Fallenpaw, don't be sorry about your father, ever." With that said Honeyrain gave the apprentice a flick of her tail and went off to the Warrior's Den.

Fallenpaw watched her mentor leave. A surprised look spread over her little face. She felt her ears burn in embarrassment and they flattened back. Had she disappointed her mentor on the very first day?

The apprentice turned around to join the other apprentices in the den. Tomorrow, she'll just have to make up for it.

Honey

Ooc//: Would you like to start a new thread or should I?

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Blackpine's neck fur rose to bristle at that remark. She didn't need to be reminded of how Slateshade had been named before her, as sore of a subject that had been. Her dark amber eyes gleamed in hostility; "So you've had all this time to prove you were ready for one, and still no apprentice?" She pointed out in a remark, which made her feel slightly better about having been late. It was as if it leveled out their playing field. He had become a warrior and seemed one step ahead of her, but now she was the first to receive an apprentice. Still, in terms of a warrior level, this would mean she had won, wouldn't it? In her mind it did. Deputies were chosen based on having apprentice experience anyway, so the fact that she had one and he had zero would mean she was therefore a more eligible warrior in the eyes of the clan. A more experienced warrior.

His second comment made her whiskers twitch slightly, "A real mentor? You maybe right Slateshade; Briarstar won't be able to find an apprentice for you. They would have to be ok with being set back in moons of training compared to the others. I don't think our clan can afford that," She curled her tail dismissively and then, purposefully to anger him, turned her back to him to face her apprentice. This is my apprentice, and no matter what you do, you'll always be excluded, she thought with satisfaction.

She had hardly heard Swiftpaw interject in between their heated remarks. "Now Swiftpaw, let's go take a walk through the territory. I want to begin training early tomorrow and it will help if you get to know your bearings first," Blackpine instructed to her newly made apprentice. She was perfectly content with acting like Slateshade didn't exist behind her.

[Icestorm]

Slateshade had watched as Blackpine's fur bristled, a smirk crossing his face. He had a feeling of satisfaction seeing her so frustrated with his words. but quickly he found his own fur starting to bristle. She was insulting him, again which he would have been fine with, if she hadn't of turned away. How dare she turn away from him! He was talking to her!

Just then she started to talk to her apprentice, acting as though he wasn't there. He felt a low growl rise in his throat. In a frustrated deep coarse voice he said, "Mouse-brained she-cat, thinking she is so great. I'll show her," to himself.

Quickly the tom moved to walk past both the she-cat and her new apprentice, "Just remember Swiftpaw, Blackpine isn't as good as she lets on." He said making his leave. He would have the last word here. That he would make sure of.

[Babylonranger]

The large black tabby she-cat pricked up her ears at Blackpine's suggestion, happy to leave Slateshade behind. Swiftpaw had been concerned for a moment that her cheeky and disrespectful question would be over the line, but it seemed that neither warrior had even paid her remark any attention. While that realization irritated her, the new apprentice shrugged the feeling off, eager to learn Talonclan's territory alongside her mentor.

Following the older she-cat's example, she ignored the tom's final attempt to sabotage her trust in Blackpine and flicked her long tail before curling it around her paws. "I look forward to beginning my training with you, Blackpine," she said, noticing Slateshade storm off out of the corner of her dark copper eyes.