Strength In The Heart {Tagged}

[Stormwhisper]

Stormwhisper Littlepaw

The season was changing again, the burning heat of green-leaf was beginning to lessen into more cooler temperature, it was growing easier to be out during the day again. Early leaf-fall was in motion, colored leaves falling from the trees above, a strong wind blowing through the forest, Stormwhisper grew to love the idea of leaf-fall early on in his life, knowing the season that came after it meant he’d be back in his prime once more. As of late, he felt a part of him had grown softer, every once in awhile the tom found himself smiling as he watched the apprentices train, and fellow warriors have their own fun among the new season.

His heart felt fuller, more at peace, he wasn’t ready to admit why. But the feeling lingered, and he was only just beginning to grow familiar with it. He remained upon his usual boulder, laying under the same tree he always did, glancing up at it and watching as leaves fell around him, he’d allow himself to fall into deeper thoughts as he examined the shaking branches from the wind. He hoped he was doing right by starclan, it wasn’t something he thought of often, his belief wavering from time to time, but as of late Stormwhispers has been doing a lot of things that seemed odd for him. Perhaps the change he had prayed and begged for was finally beginning to unfold, he was finally finding that true moment of peace to calm the fire that burned in him. His attention was pulled from the branches to a familiar coat in the distance, one that he usually didn’t see on the surface.

The large tom raised from his boulder, leaping down and beginning to approach the young molly slowly, a gentle smile spreading across his face. “Ah, Littlepaw, what brings you up here?” He’d question, voice soft, as it always was when around the apprentice.

OWL

[Littlepaw]

you put me on a pedestal and tell me i'm the best

She had been asked to observe and watch the training apprentices - especially if she wasn't going to partake in the fun. For a long time, she had begged to learn the art of tunneling and had excitedly taken to it really well. She had barely come surface side unless to eat, do the occasional patrol, and sleep. Otherwise, the molly was happy to be beneath the soil.

She heard the crunching of dirt before she scented him - and his voice flowed over her like water. Spinning, the molly smiled brightly up at the darker-colored tom. His voice was soft, something she enjoyed greatly after seeing how he talked to others. She enjoyed his company - much to the shock of some of the other cats in the clan. "Lightblaze wants me to observe the training sessions so I can prepare myself for more sparing sessions." She mused silently, her eyes closing.

"I detest fighting tho," She added, knowing she would need to learn the art form if she wanted to be a warrior of Windclan. Tilting her head, she smiled up at the older warrior. "How have you been?" She asked, her smile was bright, lively, and true.

Stormwhisper

raise me up into the sky until i'm short of breath.

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[Stormwhisper]

Stormwhisper Littlepaw

His smile remained as she spoke, lowering himself to sit on his hunches and keep his head to meet her gaze, “Ah, but it’s good to know a bit of fighting. It’s good for defending yourself against dangers as well, not just starting them.” He’d explain, Stormwhisper himself often avoided fighting if he could, a preferred hunter than a fighter. But he still knew when it was time to stand up and it was time to walk away, he had seen to many warriors lose their lives to pride.

As the question came from her, he stopped for a moment, he could feel his face begin to heat up as he thought of the previous moons. “I’ve been…well.” He’d manage out, forcing back the embarrassment, being well was a rare state of mind for Stormwhisper. More than often he was fighting back anger and often lonely, yet he hadn’t come to realize just how lonely he was until he began to open up again ever so slowly. Interacting with more of his clanmates and having less bickering between them, “But, if you need help sparring. Perhaps I could aid. It doesn’t hurt to get a little practice on the surface.” He’d offer, “I’m sure Lightblaze wouldn’t mind a break.”

OWL

[Littlepaw]

and now we lie awake, making beautiful mistakes

She appreciated how he considered his height to be her height.  She smiled brightly at the older tom, which to her, had become the missing male figure in her life. Her fluffy tail swished behind her with a smile, on her maw. "I guess if you are defending yourself, it's okay. But words really ought to be enough." She meowed, her voice gentle and determined. 

She had a cheeky smile on her face when the tom seemed to pause with his speech. He offered his help, and she felt her cheeks run red. "I don't want to burden you." She meowed, scratching the ground with unease. She then smiled at the tom again. "But I wouldn't be against it!" She added, looking thoroughly pleased. 

Stormwhisper

i wouldn't take 'em back, i'm in love with the past

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[Stormwhisper]

Stormwhisper Littlepaw

It was like Littlepaw’s smiles and bright attitude was infectionatious, for Stormwhisper could only feel his mood beginning to bloom with each word she spoke. “You are no burden to me, Littlepaw and You never will be.” He’d reassure, head nodding gently, “It’s always good to brush up on your training with other warriors. Allows experience with other foes you may encounter.” He’d explain, raising to his paws once more and beginning to move forward.

Littlepaw was smaller than her littermates, it seemed, for even Rosepaw appeared close to his size while she remained small. But with her being a tunneler, it might have been a blessing in disguise. “We could start with me defending and you attacking, remember I am bigger than you so use that to your advantage, you’ll be quicker than I.”

OWL

[Littlepaw]

and now we lie awake, making beautiful mistakes

His reassurance brought a huge smile to her face, and her heart sang with happiness. Smiling brightly up at the larger tom, she felt wishful that this friendship - could she call it a friendship - with Stormwhisper would last. She eagerly listened to his every word and drank it in with a grin. She knew he was right, but it didn't stop her from being worried that she would show how pathetic she was.

"Alright Stormwhisper, I'll let you know, I'm not good at this!" She meowed, before taking her stance. Her large eyes zipped around the taller tom's body to locate a weak spot, before focusing on the tom's face. She was quick, as quick as a bolt of lightning as she zoomed forward to barrel into the tom. While smaller, she knew she would likely bounce off him, but she prayed that perhaps she could shock him enough to knock him off his paws.

Stormwhisper
ATT: 04 [unsuccessful]

i wouldn't take 'em back, i'm in love with the past

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