Hop, Skip, And A Jump { SPARROWPAW }

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306 words SPARROWPAW   excited

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Sootstar had not planned on becoming leader so soon, and after being given a new apprentice, but it seemed that her life was meant to be so much more hectic now than she could have desired. With everything on her plate now, and her first Gathering fast approaching, it was quite a relief when she found that she would be able to dedicate a day to Sparrowpaw. She could not tell why she had been given the apprentice she had, but it seemed that, perhaps, it had been fate, or faith in her abilities. She’d been a social outcast much like Sparrowpaw had, and so Sootstar felt in a way a strange and special connection with the young apprentice. That and the fact that Sparrowpaw shared the same prefix as Sootstar’s dearest friend, and the old leader, Sparrowstar, making it a bit of a sentimental mentorship.
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Sootstar had instructed Sparrowpaw to arrive at Talons Cliff bright and early for some climbing practice. It may have seemed a strange request, especially considering the apprentice was not as capable of maneuvering naturally as other cats, but Sootstar had taken all of this into account. She had decided that a bit of work climbing and pouncing in difficult terrain would benefit Sparrowpaw, and increase her movement capabilities. She saw the young apprentice as being full of great potential that simply needed to be unlocked. Nothing could stop a cat, especially one as willing to learn and prove themselves at Sootstar had been, and as Sparrowpaw now was. Sitting atop the cliff and admiring the landscape, Sootstar patiently awaited the arrival of her apprentice. It would be a busy day of training, but Sootstar had looked forward to it eagerly, and could not wait to spend time with a cat who might appreciate her unlike so many of her Clanmates.

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[SPARROWPAW]

Nothing is impossible, the word itself says 'I'm possible'!

@sootnose - 156 words - Testing table. Not sure!

Sparrowpaw was ready for training. She wants nothing more to show her mentor, her leader! She'll be a good of warrior as anycat had ever been and more! As she limped as fast as she could towards Talon cliff. There was a somewhat of a big sigh that escaped her lips on seeing the hill she must climb. She quickly tried to get up the hill doing everything in her power to get up it like she saw warrior do. But about half way up she sat panting and sat down.

Cursing her self for being weak she got her paws and slowly walked the rest. She smiled as her bio coloured mentor got into view. "Hello, Sootstar" she didn't really want to say sorry for being late. It was her little way of saying she failed, and she wouldn't let her self fail at anything. "So what we doing up here?" she asked.

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245 words SPARROWPAW humble

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Sootstar detected the approach of her apprentice long before she had arrived, being downwind on a gentle breeze. Still, she did not speak or move, but waited patiently. She knew it was Sparrowpaw’s way to prove herself, and was a determined little thing in her accomplishments. She had not wished the life of a Medicine Cat, full of ease with her foot, and that made Sootstar very proud. One should never back down from a challenge if it means showing that you are capable of anything, regardless the circumstance. When her apprentice finally appeared, Soostar purred softly. She’d expected a late arrival, and yet was pleasantly surprised that it had not been much later.[break][break]

“Today,” Sootstar spoke kindly, “we are exercising.” She stood and stretched, before turning to sit facing Sparrowpaw. “But a little break first.” Soostar gestured with her tail at the view of the ravine down below the clifface. It was a daring, even daunting, task to get down, but the view of it had always been one to bring majesty and awe. Sootstar found the large, quiet place a reminder of potential.[break][break]

“This cliff, and the ravine down in it, are mighty. They are great, and terrifying. They have taken the lives of others before, and should always be seen as something much bigger than yourself.” Sootstar nodded knowingly. “And yet, you have no reason to fear them. If you humble yourself before a great mountain, it will always let you pass.”

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[SPARROWPAW]

Nothing is impossible, the word itself says 'I'm possible'!

@sootnose - 142 words - Testing table. Not sure!

Sparrowpaw hid the soft pants of the hard walk up here. But she smiled as she noticed the soft purr of her mentor. But her eyes narrowed at the words exercising she almost felt her lungs cave in walking up here! To do more? Her mentor must be crazy. Or worse! Lost her mind. But Sparrowpaw quickly shook her head of all thoughts. She looked over at the cavern below. Sparrowpaws light fur on the back of her neck bristled in fear. It was a long way down.

She swallowed quickly and listened to her mentor carefully. She was right there was nothing she couldn't do, if other warriors could. She also knew that she would have to be extra careful but with a quick nod she turned. "Ok I'm ready. So how do we do this then?" she asked.

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207 words SPARROWPAW focussed

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Sootstar knew very well that her apprentice had been winded, and yet was impressed that she did not wish to rest longer. Sparrowpaw was extremely determined, and that showed every time the two worked together. It made Sootstar proud to have such a fine young cat in her Clan. After all, nothing would stop Sparrowpaw. If she kept working as hard as before, she would be made a warrior in no time. [break][break]

Sootstar stood and stretched herself, looking at the monstrous wall before them. Most cats did not like to tread here as it was dangerous to begin with, but there were a few paths that could be taken down into the canyon that were fairly safe. Sootstar had planned to take them down the easiest one. This particular path was mostly downhill back and forth, a switchback path with only a few places where focus on footfalls was necessary. It was a perfect place to start, with only one small hop down at the end, and the rest, all walking. It meant no real risk of fall or injury. [break][break]

“Follow me,” Sootstar said with a nod and a smile, and she began toward the farthest point of the Talons Cliff, where the long and winding path began.

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Nothing is impossible, the word itself says 'I'm possible'!

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Sparrowpaw narrowed her eyes at her mentor and leader. The handicapped apprentice was meant to do this?! But the amount of trust Sparrowpaw had for her mentor. Meant she followed with no complaints or worry. She noticed her mentor had spoke. She tail whipped from side to side and she wondered what was ahead. She quietly ankled her head from Sootstar to see all of the path. She noticed how windy and the small jumps.

Sparrowpaws first reaction was to run, well walk as fast as she could. But she knew she had to do this. She had to prove her self. That no twisted paw will stop her from doing what she had to.

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152 words SPARROWPAW patient

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Sootstar began to walk very slowly down the sloped trail. It was an easy task for any normal cat, but for Sparrowpaw, with her crooked foot, it would be quite a challenge. This required a lot of muscle, as the angle was sharper than any of the hills in the territory. It was, however, the simplest of the paths down, the longest, and the slowest. Sootstar was happy to take it one step at a time, going very slowly, and pausing just long enough for her apprentice to catch up. It was going to be surprisingly easy for Sparrowpaw, if she did not overthink it, to walk down this slope, because Sootstar knew she was capable. She had the strength, and the balance, but the confidence was what was most lacking. The goal of this test today was to show Sparrowpaw that she was capable of far greater things than she realized.

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[SPARROWPAW]

Nothing is impossible, the word itself says 'I'm possible'!

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Sparrowpaw narrowed her eyes slightly to see the way ahead. The narrow path ahead had her heart fluttering, and he mind racing every thought. Sootstar had thought for the young apprentice. But she got to her paws, she sheepishly put down her right twisted paw. Though it was weak and would hit the ground funny, she was going to use it. She couldn't hop for ever.

No in this moment she had made her choice. Little step by little step followed Sootstar. He little steps, broken by a heavy thud of the twisted one. She closed her eyes, she hated her self walking. She could hear the difference. But slowly, not Sparrowspaw ear. She couldn't tell it not many cats could, but her pawstep was becoming lighter.

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208 words SPARROWPAW hopeful

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Sootstar smiled, her paws finding familiar grooves down the walkway. Behind her she could hear the steady thumping of her apprentice, and, once the path began to widen, she slowed her pace to walk beside Sparrowpaw. The apprentice was already making greater strides than Sootstar had imagined. After all, it was not often that the cat liked to use her fourth paw, but what she may not have noticed was how much faster she moved with it. The embarrassment was enough to keep Sparrowpaw from facing what made her different, and yet this difference was not as much of a hindrance as any cat thought.
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Sootstar smiled, letting her mind wander but a moment more back to the time where she had been quite like Sparrowpaw. Different-feeling, an outcast in her own right, and yet, through that she triumphed. She had a wonderful Clan that she loved and cared for, and to the tuxedo leader, that was the most important thing this world could hold. Finally, she decided to break the silence.
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“So, how has your morning been, Sparrowpaw?” Sootstar hoped to distract the apprentice just enough to let her footfalls relax and become more natural, easing the difficulty—and perhaps the pain, too—of the trek downward.

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