Coldgaze, Bloomfire, any Riverclan warriors and any Riverclan apprentices.
Battle Training for Riverclan Warriors (and a personal conversation between Coldgaze and Bloomfire)
A protected sanddune hollow out on the floodplains of Riverclan.
5
Coldgaze had spent the morning chasing around some of the apprentices and warriors of Riverclan, informing them that he would be seeing them in the afternoon for a 'chat'. Boldstar and him could bicker all they wanted. But the scar on his head was proof enough that Riverclan needed some practice - and polish - to their claws.
"Warriors. Apprentices." He dipped his head at the sandy bank where he had called the cats to. "I appreciate your time." His tail flicked, not quite used to having to address this many cats in such a informal setting.
"You all have noticed my... wound." There wasn't much beating around it. The frozen droplets he has traipsed into camp remained for a few days - and Nettleplume has ordered him on bedrest for at least a week afterwards.
"Riverclan faces threats - from other clans, but also from beyond." He stared down his clanmates. "None can make the mistake of underestimating such opponents. Battle training is of upmost importance, especially with the little time we have afforded to us."
Hopping down from his perch, he slowly began divying up the cats present for one-on-one combat training. "Sheathed claws only. But no mercy." He didn't much care about fighting fairly as winning in this case.
Characters:
Coldgaze: (M) Ruthless Riverclan Deputy
Lawn Gnome: (F) Motherly Semi-Feral Shecat
Redpaw: (M) Thoughtful Shadowclan Apprentice
Sootbounce: (M) Bubbly Shadowclan Warrior
Sturgeonpaw: (M) Altruistic Riverclan Apprentice
Sunstrike: (F) Anxious Thunderclan Queen
NPCs:
Quailcall: (F) Fierce Thunderclan Warrior
What are you afraid of losing if nothing in the world actually belongs to you.
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It wasn’t hard to notice when Coldgaze had returned to camp with a wound on his head, but Goosesong didn’t give him too much grace for it. Coldgaze was a deputy adept to caring for himself and the needs of the clan, so interfering where he wasn’t needed wouldn’t have been productive.
He listened closely to Coldgaze’s wording, how he shifted around the idea of his wound being focused on, so Goosesong didn’t really pay a lot of attention. So it was battle training that he sought after? Very well, Goosesong thought to himself twitching his feathery plumed tail in thought before stepping forward toward, his paws stepping firmly against the cold earth
"If I may, I’d like to go first.” He spoke, voice steady and firm as always "It would be a learning experience for Stormpaw and her littermates, not just from me, but from you as well" Goosesong added, keeping his form sturdy, his large figure akin to Boldstar’s size but only about an ear tuft smaller. "Claws will be sheathed of course" he stated, taking a quick glance at his paws, the claws hidden beneath their sheathes
Bee’s Characters
FROM WINDCLAN
Beewhisker - ⚧ A Bubbly Queen
Sunbear - ♀ A Stoic Elder
Basilflame - ♀ A Gentle Warrior
FROM THUNDERCLAN
Greypebbles - ♂ A Quiet Warrior
Robinkit - ♀ A Thoughtful Kit
FROM SHADOWCLAN
Clovershine - ♀ An Optimistic Senior Warrior
Wolfkit - ♂ A Reserved Kit
FROM RIVERCLAN
Goosesong - ♂ A Disciplined Senior Warrior
Lilyriver - ♀ A Fierce Elder
OUTSIDER/S
Duchess - ♀ A Charming Semi-Feral
Not in the mood for a fight (even though Bloomfire was usually one to greatly enjoy them), the sleek she-cat wound her way behind a few of her clanmates, trailing at the back of the group as they made their way towards a hollow. Battle training was a great idea, but Bloomfire did not need it. She knew she wasn't unstoppable, but if forced against one of Boldstar's kits you would be able to tell the winner before the spar even started. She would show no mercy, for it was pointless taking her out here. She came along hoping she could get a grasp on how her clanmates were travelling, as after all - she would never support a battle in which her clanmates were not capable of fighting.
Coldgaze's wound was a new addition to his various scars, adding to his already slightly unappealing appearance. While Bloomfire did love a good fight, her pelt was almost perfectly clean and scarless. At even the smallest injury she was at Willowfrost's den, asking for a bunch of herbs so it would heal quicker. Looks were a must for Bloomfire, despite the fact that no amount of grooming could quench its natural ruggedness. She sat towards the back, plumed tail flicking from side to side as her gaze was trained on Coldgaze.
I play...
From WindClan
Aspenberry (F) an affectionate deputy
Rooknose (M) an awkward elder
From ShadowClan
Dazzlepaw (M) an energetic apprentice
Flutterdream (F) a friendly medicine cat
Muddykit (F) a troublesome kit
Pebbleshine (F) an insecure elder
Specklenose (NB) a graceless warrior
From ThunderClan
Cherrytree (F) a loving elder
Coyotepaw (F) an anxious apprentice
Larchsong (F) a chatty warrior
From RiverClan
Bloomfire (F) a snarky warrior
Ebonyflare (M) a candid elder
From beyond the clans
Aurelius (M) a self-concerned feral
Potato (M) a laid-back semi-feral
Sarafina (F) a skittish housecat
"Goosesong. I will put you with the apprentices." It would be good practice for the littermates to have to work together to take down a larger opponent. And maybe one of their mentors could see exactly how much work they would need. "Merrypaw. Sturgeonpaw." He motioned with his tail, siccing his own apprentice and her larger brother on the senior warrior. They had only just started training for combat - this probably wouldn't be much of a fight.
After a few laps, he managed to get each cat paired with an appropriate opponent. Senior warriors against apprentices, and no apprentice stayed with their usual mentor. Which was ideal, since learning new skills was more important than a mentor going easy on their apprentice.
He sat back, pleased with himself for a moment before feeling eyes on him. A flick of his ear, and he turned to look - noticing Bloomfire avoiding the scuffling cats. "You aren't exempt, you know." His tone was rather deadpan, but he still left a spot for her to join him overlooking the gravel embankment.
Sturgeonpaw jumped at the change to train against a warrior - he was big! Big enough to take on Goosesong, surely. Plus, he had his sister at his side. They were sure to win this fight.
He dropped into a ready stance, just like Cottonbright taught him, and waited for Merrypaw to do the same. "I'll go straight on." He whispered. "You, uh, go for the side." He didn't have many ideas for strategies but surely one cat couldn't hold off two opponents.
Characters:
Coldgaze: (M) Ruthless Riverclan Deputy
Lawn Gnome: (F) Motherly Semi-Feral Shecat
Redpaw: (M) Thoughtful Shadowclan Apprentice
Sootbounce: (M) Bubbly Shadowclan Warrior
Sturgeonpaw: (M) Altruistic Riverclan Apprentice
Sunstrike: (F) Anxious Thunderclan Queen
NPCs:
Quailcall: (F) Fierce Thunderclan Warrior
Garden's gem, in sunlight's blaze
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Merrypaw, alongside her sibling, faced off against the large, long furred Goosesong, who was Stormpaw's mentor. The silvery tom didn't look too fast, so she hoped they could outmaneuver him. Teal eyes swiped over towards Sturgeonpaw, the tip of her tail flicking like a thoughtful flame. She nodded her head in agreement. "Or from behind..." Came her own hushed whisper, her own shoulders close enough to brush against his, although her brother stood a bit taller. If one kept the warrior distracted, the other could try and knock him over. The seal mink she-cat began her motion, stalking to the side so that the warrior wouldn't be able to keep his eyes on both of them, readied.
FROM RIVERCLAN:
Cottonbright, ♀ Anxious Warrior
Nettleplume, ♂ Cynical Medicine Cat
Merrypaw, ♀ Steadfast Apprentice
Otterwhisker, ♀ Adventurous Elder
FROM THUNDERCLAN:
Brindlespice, ♀ Selfish Warrior
Bravesong, ♂ Gracious Elder
Leopardrose, ♀ Striving Warrior
Wildcry, ♀ Fierce Elder
Rimekit, ♀ Rowdy kit
FROM WINDCLAN:
Cloudflare, ♂ Suave Warrior
Barleyswipe, ⚧ Ornery Elder
Heatherkit, ♀ Sweet Kit
FROM SHADOWCLAN:
Palestar, ♀ Stern Leader
Honeyglow, ♂ Reserved Elder
Emberdust, ♀ Artless Warrior
Duskpaw, ♂ Opportunistic Apprentice
FROM WHITEHART & BEYOND:
Ahryndae, ♀ Princess of Camelot
Lelouch Von Noon, ♂ Marquess of Noon Cattery
Kosmo, ♂ Visionary Feral
Montgomery (Monty), ♂ Sentimental Semi-Feral