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Post by rem<EMBER me on Oct 13, 2007 18:34:06 GMT -5
A dark gray Boulderclan cat padded towards the border with Rageclan. He looked up at the sun that was shining relentlessly down on his body. It was unusually warm for leaf fall, but Arcanestar didn't mind. As he turned his gaze back to the border, a few white, fluffy clouds moved slowly across the sky to cover the sun. The tom sighed. Was it really a good idea for him to mentor Beechpaw? The apprentice was smart and would make a great warrior someday, but he didn't seem to like Arcanestar at all. Then again, he did have a reason to be mad at the clan leader. Arcanestar was Beechpaw's mother's mate, and it may have seemed to the apprentice as if Arcanestar was trying to take his father's place. The tom shook his head to clear the thought away and sat down near the border. He closed his eyes, wanting to see if Beechpaw would be able to sneak up on him when he made it to the borders for training.
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Post by dove on Oct 13, 2007 18:40:55 GMT -5
Beechpaw thought of making it difficult for Arcanestar, but decided not too. He wanted to help his mother not worry, and he wanted to be a warrior really badly. He walked silently, not making a sound on the leafy ground, but made sure his head was held up tall. He matched very well with the fall leaves, so you probably could see only two blue eys if you didn't look hard enough. At the same time, Crescentnight was showing Hawkfrost and Summergaze around. She liked the she-cat. She was friendly, and curious. Hawkfrost on the other hand, gave her an uneasy feeling. She came across Arcanestar a moment before Beechpaw arrived. "Hi Arcanestar." She meowed cheerfully. Beechpaw arrived, hearing his mother. "Greetings Arcanestar, Crescentnight, Summergaze, Hawkfrost." He nodded at each cat.
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Post by rem<EMBER me on Oct 13, 2007 18:51:23 GMT -5
Arcanestar opened his eyes to look at the crowd of cats that had suddenly appeared. "Hello." He meowed, looking around at all of them. He decided to address Hawkfrost and Summergaze first. "How are the two of you adjusting to clan life?" He asked. "I hope everyone is being kind to you. I know Crescentnight has been doing a good job showing you two around." As he said this, he inched his way over to his mate's side. By the time he was done speaking, his body was pressed up against her's. Then he looked over to his apprentice, Beechpaw. "I hope you're ready for a full day of training." He meowed, a smile on his muzzle.
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Post by dove on Oct 13, 2007 19:15:13 GMT -5
Summergaze nodded. "Yes. We are ajusting well." She gave her brother a hard stare. She turned back to her new leader. "We hope that this clan will be permanent." She mewed. Hawkfrost nudged her in the shoulder, really hard. "Ow." She protested, her eyes widening when she realized she had spoke part of her and Hawkfrost's secret. Crescentnight pressed against Arcanestar's pelt, but tilted her head in puzzlement. Permanent. She wondered, the uneasy feeling back. Beechpaw nodded. "I am ready for anything." He meowed, a determined look on his face.
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Post by rem<EMBER me on Oct 13, 2007 19:25:25 GMT -5
Arcanestar looked at Summergaze and Hawkfrost curiously. "What do you mean by permanent?" He asked. Part of his mind wanted to know what the two cats had been through, but another part of him didn't. "And why did you hurt your sister when she mentioned it?" He asked Hawkfrost. Then he turned his gaze to Beechpaw. "We will start your training in a few minutes. I just want to hear about this first." He meowed.
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Post by dove on Oct 13, 2007 19:32:21 GMT -5
Beechpaw nodded. Crescentnight looked at the two cats as well, curious, and uneasy. Hawkfrost's eyes flashed dangerously. Summergaze explained hastily. "You see, my brother was framed for a crime he didn't do, and he is still upset about it. He always has been uneasy since then. And he doesn't like cats knowing about that." She gaver her brother another hard glance. He hissed in annoyance. "He gets annoyed very easily now." Summergaze explained. Crescentnight whispered in her mate's ear. "I trust Summergaze is telling the truth. But I don't think Hawkfrost is to be trusted right now. He makes me feel uneasy." She turned back to the brother and sister. "What was the crime?" She asked. "I'd rather not say." She said, ear flicking in embarrassment and uneasiness.
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Post by rem<EMBER me on Oct 13, 2007 19:39:42 GMT -5
Arcanestar listened patiently to Summergaze's short story. He nodded to Crescentnight as she told him her opinion. He thought she was right. "I believe what you say Summergaze." He meowed, remaining calm. His green eyes turned towards Hawkfrost, and he unconsciously unsheathed his claws. "I would like you to tell me what happened." He meowed. "I will find it very hard to trust you enough to stay in my clan if you don't. After all, it is my duty to make sure my clan is safe at all times."
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Post by dove on Oct 13, 2007 20:00:36 GMT -5
Hakfrost's eyes flashed dangerously again, and hissed. Summergaze shouldered him, and he stopped. "My mother died of a dog bite. Instead of keeping vigil, I went to find the dog. When I came back, I had the dog's blood on my claws, and pelt. I also had scratches from the dogs, so I was a bloody mess. They stared at me when I came back. Someone said I was the one who killed the kit. I was framed." Hawkfrost mewed with no emotion.
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Post by rem<EMBER me on Oct 13, 2007 20:13:52 GMT -5
Arcanestar looked at Hawkfrost, trying to decide whether or not he should believe his story. He closed his eyes for a second, trying to think it all over. A few seconds later, he reopened his eyes. "I'm not going to make you leave Boulderclan just because you were framed for a crime in your past. Even is you're lying to me, and you actually did commit the crime, it's not my job to do anything about it. I can't punish you for your past. But I can help you have a better future. I will let you live as a warrior in our clan. But if you do anything wrong, anything at all, you will be out of my clan for good." He looked at Crescentnight and Beechpaw, wanting to see what they thought.
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Post by dove on Oct 13, 2007 20:17:49 GMT -5
Beechpaw watched the arguement with wide eyes. "Okay." He meowed, calmly. Crescentnight nodded in agreement. "Thank you" Summergaze meowed, relief showing in her eyes. "Come on." Crescentnight mewed. She reluctantly left Arcanestar's side and took the two cats back to camp. She turned her head. "Bye Arcanestar, Beechpaw."
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Post by rem<EMBER me on Oct 13, 2007 20:23:48 GMT -5
"Goodbye Crescentnight. You too Summergaze and Hawkfrost." Arcanestar meowed. Then he turned to look at his apprentice. He was still thinking about the conversation that had just taken place. Had he done the right thing by letting them stay? Or would someone in the clan end up hurt because of it? He shook his head and sighed. "What do you think about that Beechpaw?" He asked. "Do you think I did the right thing?" It felt a little weird asking an apprentice for advice, but Arcanestar didn't care.
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Post by dove on Oct 13, 2007 20:26:43 GMT -5
Beechpaw paused, looking thoughtful. "The Warrior Code says we should show compassion, or something like that. I believe Hawkfrost, and Summergaze. Summergaze has a good heart, and Hawfrost trusts her. Yes, I think you did." He looked at his step-father.
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Post by rem<EMBER me on Oct 13, 2007 20:33:40 GMT -5
Arcanestar looked at his step-son thoughtfully, his green eyes shining. He hadn't expected such a good answer from the apprentice. "You are wise for your age." He meowed. Then, changing the subject, he meowed, "We will start your training now. The first thing I will tell you is that we are at Rageclan's border. Take in their scent and remember it. They are a dangerous clan when they are against you, but they can also be powerful allies."
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Post by dove on Oct 13, 2007 20:40:10 GMT -5
Beechpaw nodded, and started scenting the air. "Some cat is approaching." He mewed softly. Shadowblaze walked out of the shadows, looking at Arcanestar and Beechpaw. 'Your apprentice is very bright." He mewed. He turned and left. Thinking of what he had just heard. Beechpaw looked up worriedly at his father. "I hope he didn't hear about Hawkfrost and Summergaze."
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Post by rem<EMBER me on Oct 14, 2007 10:59:24 GMT -5
Arcanestar glared in the direction the Rageclan cat had gone. "Even if he did, there's nothing he can do about it. Although it might cause some trouble at the next gathering if he decides to reveal it to everyone." Putting that thought in the back of his mind, he turned once again to Beechpaw. "Now we are going to go to the Beachclan border. I'll see if you can keep up." He meowed with a smile. Then he turned and ran in the direction of Beachclan borders, looking back to see if his son could keep up.
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