A good ~Training ~ {Twineheart}

[Kittyoemily]

~Runningheart~
Runningheart was enjoying the fact that he now had an apprentice to train. For this allowed him to give back to his clan in other ways than just fighting border disputes. Runningheart shivered in the camps clearing at the thought of hurting another cat in a useless fight. He thought about fighting today for that day had come when he must start teaching his apprentice how to fight. This was more relaxing for Runningheart for he didn't have to hurt another cat, but the Tinypaw having to fight eventually scared Runningheart still. For he wanted to protect his clan. At least this may help tinypaw for he can also learn to defend himself. Runningheart waited  for Tinypaw to get out of his den with a bit more ease at this thought.
ooc: sorry that it is a bit short for I have to go now XD Twineheart

[Twineheart]

[ Kittyoemily ]

Tinypaw lay curled in a tight ball towards the back of the apprentice den. His sleek mousy brown fur barely noticeable amongst the sea of other apprentice's in Whisperclan. His small chest rising and falling softly as he slept, his little bright pink nose covered by his skinny tail. but as the sun started to climb into Whisperclan's sky, he slowly started to wake up. Lifting his face from beneath his tail he yawns, revealing tiny sharp fangs. Blinking his green eyes, which contained tiny flecks of yellow in them on closer inspection, the small tom sat up. It was only then that he remembered he was suppose to be somewhere.

Today was Tinypaw's first day as an apprentice. but for some reason the young tom didn't feel very excited. Licking down a rough patch of tabby ticked fur, he makes his way from the den and out into the clearing. His green gaze seeking out the form of Runningheart the tom assigned to train him in the ways of a warrior. He spots the big brown tabby and trots over to him. " Morning Sir." he says softly, dipping his head a little.

[Kittyoemily]

~RunningHeart~
Runningheart watched as his apprentice exited the den, the thought of Tinypaw having his first night sleep in the apprentices den brought nostalgia for Runningheart and his  memories of his whole experience as a newly made apprentice. This also reminded Runningheart that with his first day as an apprentice he was shown the territory and not given fighting practice. Runningheart's ear twitched a bit at the thought that he had forgotten about this for even a minute, but it didn't phase Runningheart, no he remained calm as the young Tom came up to him and spoke  " Morning Sir.", and even as Runningheart gave a not so elegant reply of " Morning Apprentice" a okay reply at best, a very awkward reply at most, especially with the added deep dip of Runningheart's head, but Runningheart remained calm.

" So er Tinypaw, ready for your first day? It will be one filled with learning the basics of fighting and mainly how to defend yourself." Runningheart sat proudly and looked at his little brown apprentice. Runningheart was ready to move out and leave the camp, when he remembered that this little tom hasn't eaten yet. Luckily Runningheart hadn't started to leave out of the camp and inadvertently made another awkward mistake. " also Tinypaw I want you to get a piece of fresh kill before we head out."Runningheart said with a strong and confident but caring voice.
[ Twineheart ]

[Twineheart]

[Kittyoemily Apologies for the late reply!]


Tinypaw doesn't fail to notice Runningheart's awkward greeting. but at the same time he didn't mind, he merely gave the older tom the smallest of smiles and an incline of his skull. At his next words, he listens carefully his heart dropping a little. Fighting was not his forte. Even as a youngster he'd almost always lost any play fight he ever got into. He was so small and passive he'd just never really had a chance. but he knew he'd have to learn eventually. " I'm as ready as I'll ever be..." He says softly in return, starting to follow Runningheart but then halting as the tom glanced back to him. " Right..." he says glancing to the fresh kill pile, then at Runningheart. He nods some and pads off to the pile. Choosing a small mouse, he sits with it nearby. He wasn't very hungry but forced himself to finish the creature off, his tail tip twitching with his nerves. He just had a bad feeling about this entire situation. Ever since Fangstar had made him an apprentice to a warrior. Tinypaw couldn't help but wonder if it was where he belonged.

Finished his mouse, the small tom rises back to his paws and glances to Runningheart. " Ready when you are." He says softly.

[Kittyoemily]

~Runningheart~
Runningheart had watched as the young tom took a piece of fresh kill and sat down eating the prey with dishearten expression.  Runningheart frowned a bit. Perhaps the young tom had the same dislike for fighting as Ruunningheart used to and still does. Runningheart watched with some sorrow" Don't worry young one, you will be taught with compassion, and it will be as fun as it can be." Runningheart whispered to himself right before the young tom trotted back over to him." Ready when you are." the young tom says to Runningheart, and Runningheart decided to say something to give him some comfort. " Don't worry, er" Runningheart had forgotten the young toms name for a second, but was quickly able to rebound." Tinypaw, I will be there every step of the way, and you know." Runningheart went to his utmost calm tone." Fighting isn't all about attacking Tinypaw, its about learning to defend yourself as well." Runningheart looked straight into the young tom's eyes. Before saying any more Runningheart started to make his way out of camp. Ready for the moment of truth, does he have what it takes to teach a young cat how to fight, and defend himself.
[Twineheart not a problem ]

[Twineheart]

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Tinypaw gives his mentor a sheepish look. He must of read his body language or heard the hesitation in his tone. Flicking back his ears he gives a blink, " Thanks Runningheart..." He says his voice soft, but his green eyes show he appreciated his mentor's comfort. " I promise to do my best..." he adds following the older and larger tom from camp. Though small, his slender build made him swift on his paws and he kept up without much effort. His green eyes staring around them in fascination. " It's so... big!" He exclaims then flushes, glancing at his paws. " I mean to me I guess it is..." He mumbles, flickering his thin tail, and nearly tripping over a rock. Steadying himself he falls silent, just enjoying the view of rolling meadows and the smell of the grass.

[Kittyoemily]

Runningheart
Runningheart heard the young toms in awe remarks as they both mad their way through the vast whisperclan territory. Runningheart Smiled to himself at the tom's comment and was about to tell the apprentice that he himself was still to this day at awe with Whisperclan's territory, but didn't know how to word it properly so he just kept on going until he came across the area where he was planning on training his apprentice.

The area Runninheart had been thinking about since the other day when he was made the mentor to Tinypaw was close to the slopes, this was so that the apprentice can learn on some what even ground, with much grass to cushion the fall if he does fall when he is taught the basics of tripping, and defending himself. Runningheart came to an abrupt stop at this place, and quickly turned around ready to begin teaching. Runningheart looked down at his dirty paws for only a second before looking up to find his apprentices eyes. " Tinypaw out of curiosity do you know anything about Whisperclan's basic battle moves? like er did your mom teach you anything or another eager warrior or even an apprentice while you were in the nursery?" Runningheart said waiting for a reply while he thought through the steps he would use to teach Tinypaw his first fighting techniques.
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[Twineheart]

[ Kittyoemily ]

Tinypaw had followed after Runningheart in silence. His green gaze taking in their surroundings with silent awe as they tread up the slopes. but after what seemed like quite the walk, Tinypaw's mentor finally halted and turned towards him. Tinypaw stops panting some, he wasn't accustomed to tromping all over the territory yet. Green eyes flicking to his mentor's he nods a little. " My father did..." He says softly, trying not to think of his foster mother. He blinks and tries to recall what his father had told him. " He said that we often attempt to trip up our opponents... er and that if were successful then we pounce on them but we're faster than the other clans so we get out of the way before they can retaliate. That the other clans are built heavier and can out power us." He finishes shifting his paws nervously. His eyes seeking approval for what he'd said.

[Kittyoemily]

Runningheart gave a big nod of approval to the little tom in front of him, quite proud that he was chosen to mentor this intelligent tom. That, and Runningheart wasn't positive how much approval he should show the tom, so he settled for more rather than less being the awkward warrior that he was. " Yeah well Tinypaw that is practically the summary of how we fight." Runningheart said and then adding" were you taught the number one thing not to do, or really try not to do while fighting and especially if you are trying to defend yourself?" Runningheart asked curiously wondering just how much this young cat's kin taught him. Runningheart for one had terrific parents but even them didn't teach him the rule of never being caught on ones back while fighting while in the nursery.

[ ooc: sorry for the extremely late reply, I have been busy and then then the past few days every time I tried to get online it would lag out, anyways since this is behind in season I think a few more back and forths are okay? just as long as we end it within reason? Twineheart ]

[Twineheart]

[ Kittyoemily It's okay I have been having internet/computer problems as well. Also it's liquid time here so it doesn't matter that it's behind season wise]

Tinypaw gave a blink of relief when Runningheart nodded with approval at his statement. Feeling slightly better than before the sleek little tom listens quietly to his much larger mentor's words. When he finished he shook his head. " No sorry." He says hoping that Runningheart wouldn't be annoyed him. " Father never mentioned that." He finishes shifting his paws some. His father had always known Tinypaw was never much for fighting so he guessed he'd just not really bothered to go into to much detail beyond the basics. Tinypaw hadn't minded at the time but now he regretted not allowing his father to delve deeper. Even if he hated the idea of hurting others.

[Kittyoemily]

Runningheart nodded calmly. " Do not worry tinypaw, this is why I am here." Runningheart said with caring eyes as he didnt want tinypaw to feel sorry for not knowing it. After all the young tom knew more than Runningheart when he was an newly made apprentice himself. " The number one rule when fighting, is to avoid getting stuck on your back leaving your stomach vulnerable to a deadly attack by your opponent." Runningheart paused for a second before quickly adding." which should be easy with how we fight." Running heart said as he started to pace around the tom in a small play scrimmage, bouncing back and forth on his paw, and attempting to swipe his apprentice just once with a light completely sheathed paw. Then once Runningheart stood still again he spoke again." and that is the basic maneuver of a whisperclan cat's fighting techniques, as you can see it is nothing to be afraid of, however the moves I will eventually work your way up to will get much harder." Runningheart attempted to catch the young tom's eyes before continuing." let me see you try the same thing, maybe... just maybe you will get in more than one swipe." Runningheart hesitated quickly trying to remember what else to say." Oh yeah for now... claws sheathed." Runningheart said knowing that this tom probably couldn't do any harm, but a quick trip could send the tom's claws flying into Runningheart's eyes with out a chance to dodge it, and frankly Runningheart wanted to observe the toms abilities before he focuses on dodging anything.

[ ooc: oh thats great Twineheart]