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Post by Iceheart on Nov 25, 2006 15:46:01 GMT -5
Cherrypaw ran a little ahead of Willowstar on the way to Ember Cave. "What are we going to do today?" she asked,"Are we going to pounce, or hunt, or do some other stuff?"
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Post by Willowstar on Nov 25, 2006 17:07:43 GMT -5
"First, Cherrypaw, we are going to work on fighting and defending. A cat is no better than prey without the instinct and ability to defend one's self." The leader came up to the apprentice and batted at her with a soft paw. "Avoid my attacks." But before she threw another attack at Cherrypaw, she added, "I will not teach you strength, as it come naturally with experience. Instead, I will train you to be quick and sharp with not only your claws, but also in the mind. We shall begin." Another soft blow towards the shoulder started the training.
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Post by Iceheart on Nov 25, 2006 18:56:36 GMT -5
Cherrypaw ducked to try to avoid the blow, but she had gotten up to quickly which made her still get hit. A few more times and she had finally succeeded in dodging all of Willowstar's soft hits. "I'm going to become a warrior really quickly if I keep training this way, right Willowstar?" Cherrypaw mewed, avoiding the next few blows.
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Post by Willowstar on Nov 25, 2006 23:18:05 GMT -5
Willowstar stopped and replied, "If you continue to keep trying, you can succeed in anything. However, the quickness of a promotion means nothing, if you haven't learned anything. This, is simply physical training. Now since you have gotten the hang of it, I will start doing different moves and maybe I'll begin to move around a bit. Whatever I throw at you, you shall move swiftly to avoid them. Ready?" Without waiting for a reply, the leader took to the air and twisted to land behind Cherrypaw. She took a few jabs at her tail and then moved to get in range of the apprentice's back.
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Post by Iceheart on Nov 26, 2006 21:59:09 GMT -5
Cherrypaw quickly turned around, surprised and amazed. Cherrypaw tried to dodge the attacks, but failed to dodge a few of them. "Hold on a second! I'm parched! Can we please take a break?" Cherrypaw mewed, panting with exhaustion.
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Post by Willowstar on Nov 28, 2006 23:58:27 GMT -5
Willowstar stopped jumping and twisting to look at Cherrypaw. The new apprentice was doing amazingly well, and she might even have her warrior ceremony sooner than expected. Still gazing upon Cherrypaw, Willowstar let out a long, breathy hiss at Cherrypaw to see her reaction. All apprentices needed experience and familiarity with the sounds and conditions of a fight, so that they wouldn't be awestruck at the first hiss they hear. ((I moved the posts from the other thread... Sorry I posted there instead of here... ))
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Post by Willowstar on Nov 29, 2006 0:00:34 GMT -5
Cherrypaw was surprised when Willowstar hissed at her. "What? Did I do something wrong?" Cherrypaw asked with her ears pinned back.
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Post by Willowstar on Nov 29, 2006 0:00:50 GMT -5
"No, my young apprentice, but in a fight, you will need to ignore the hissing and growling from your opponent. If you react such as you did, you will be open for any attack and very vulnerable." she lectured to the apprentice whom she expected would be ready for her next hiss. Before too long, with her back turned, the silver tabby whipped her head around and hissed again, and this time she made it convincing.
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Post by Willowstar on Nov 29, 2006 0:03:01 GMT -5
((They will rest after your next post, Iceheart. ))
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Post by Iceheart on Nov 29, 2006 17:02:31 GMT -5
(kk!) Cherrypaw was a little less convinced, but still a little. Cherrypaw panted as she spoke, "Let's take a quick break. I'm thirsty!"
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Post by Willowstar on Nov 29, 2006 21:37:53 GMT -5
"Alright, alright." Willowstar teased with a smile. She nodded to Cherrypaw that she was dismissed to rest. "You have done well today, Cherrypaw. I think we shall continue this another day, but don't forget to practice agility and swiftness before the next lesson." With a twinkle in her eye, the leader headed back towards camp to check up on things.
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Post by Iceheart on Dec 1, 2006 16:56:01 GMT -5
Cherrypaw followed after a quick drink from the river.
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