Post by Yoko on Apr 17, 2010 13:28:26 GMT -6
The sky was a silent, warm, shade of black. The only hint of dawn's arrival was a orange and violet glow radiating just above the sharp pine needles. The scents were familiar, the grass was soft and damp. Snaketail yawned and stretched, careful not to touch Twistedclaw. Though, admittedly, the small tabby seemed more calm then he had in a while. Feathercloud's patience rubbing off on him? he thought, remembering how startled he had been to discover that Twistedclaw had agreed to help the Medicine Cat in battle training and herb collecting. The three tabby brothers waited beside the camp entrance as always, but this time they were not waiting for their own apprentices.
Apprentices were not allowed on border patrols anymore. They were focusing on hunting and battle-training. So, they asked around for any cats that would want to patrol with them. As it might be rather dull to go alone, and Snaketail was in a rather chatty mood. He wanted to speak with some of his other Clanmates. To Twistedclaw's displeasure, all the volunteers were she-cats: Thistlefur, Lightningclaw, and Darkflower. Snaketail thought that they would be interesting company.
Lizardeye waited with his tail wrapped around his paws. The morning felt cold to him, though it was a greenleaf morning and should be warmer than most. He watched the quiet camp with little interest. He wondered how the kit exchange would go this morning, but he had no desire to attend without his brothers. Specklestar certainly would not allow Twistedclaw to go. Lizardeye glanced at his battle-hungry brother. Twistedclaw was unpredictable when it came to other clans. So Lizardeye resigned himself to hearing the news once they return.
Twistedclaw lay flat on his stomach. Reviewing the battle-moves he would have to teach today, both to the apprentices and to Feathercloud. The apprentices were in good shape actually, even Honeypaw though she was behind her sisters. After going over a few of the combination moves, and then they could do a few practice battles. Feathercloud had to relearn a lot, but if she managed dodging and simple attacks she would be a force to be reckoned with. He smirked to himself, almost forgetting the patrol he was about to go on.