Bippity Boo

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      Fallenpaw licked his fur, attempting to rid it of the grit and dust it had collected from fighting with that fierce little kit. It had been fun, but she was a bit hotheaded, and he decided it would be best not to play with her again...Fallenpaw was more reserved, she wasn’t...she wasn’t.
   After having contributed several birds to the kill pile, the lanky boy had finally settled down, giving a large yawn and plucking a little mouse up for lunch. Though it was small, it really wasn’t the young one’s place to be taking the fat prey, that was for queens and elders.
    Now, he layed quietly in the center of the camp, glancing around for someone to share tongues with.


GnawingOnIce

[GnawingOnIce]

Maplepaw slid out of the apprentices den and stretched his legs, trying to shake the tiredness off him. He had woke up late, which wasn't exactly a good thing.. but at least he got to hang out with Fallenpaw. The bluish-gray and cream colored apprentice was lying in the clearing, eating a rather small mouse. Maplepaw trotted over to him, putting on a smile, "Hey, Fallenpaw. How've you been?" He figured that was a good conversation starter. He really wanted to get to know the other apprentice.

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     As Fallenpaw was lightly tugging at his little mouse, another apprentice approached. It was Maplepaw, who seemed a bit groggy. Had he just now waken up? Fallenpaw didn't know the other boy well, but he thought him quite...interesting? Ugh, who knew. Fallenpaw really wasn't great with making friends, and he hadn't quite gotten to know anybody yet, but, he wanted to. He really, really, wanted to.
     "Oh, hello," Fallenpaw gazed at the other with his amber eyes, attempting a shy smile at the other boy. He shuffled his paws nervously giving an awkward, skittish grin. "I've been doing pretty well...I-um I made friends with a kit. She, she likes to fight." he gave a little laugh, hoping that his answer was sufficient. It was hard talking to others, especially a pretty boy like the one afore him.
     "Would-would you like to eat with me? I-um don't really have anyone to talk to around here." Fallenpaw directed his skittish amber gaze at the ground, hoping that Maplepaw would reply positively. Fallenpaw had been kind of lonely lately, and he was worried that his shy behavior would scare away potential friends.

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"A fighting kit, huh?" Maplepaw smiled and chuckled. "Would-would you like to eat with me? I-um don't really have anyone to talk to around here." "Of course!" Maplepaw had to admit, he was pretty hungry. He plopped down beside Fallenpaw and took a bite out of the mouse, not too big of one, though, there still had to be enough for Fallenpaw. He swallowed. Getting to hang out with Fallenpaw was great to him. He liked the shy apprentice, though he hoped Fallenpaw would warm up to him soon.

[Ezi]

      Fallenpaw smiled gratefully at the other apprentice, purring softly as Maplepaw joined him. There was nothing he could've wished for more. He was lonely much too often, and company warmed him. Plus, this apprentice seemed, cool. Fallenpaw gretaly appreciated the thoughtfulness of the other, who took a small bite of the little food they were sharing, Fallenpaw returned the same favor to the generous male. The sun peeked out just the smallest bit from behind the clouds, soliciting a large stretch from Fallenpaw, and a yawn wide enough to swallow that sun whole. 
       The boy had relaxed quite a bit just from the kind mannerisms of Maplepaw, and he decided he had to make this cat his friend. "How has hunting been for you lately? I've been able to bring in some prey, but nothing too large. Winter has really taken its toll this year." Fallenpaw gave a sweet smile to the other, hoping he seemed friendly enough.

[GnawingOnIce]

Fallenpaw took his turn, Maplepaw still smiling. "How has hunting been for you lately? I've been able to bring in some prey, but nothing too large. Winter has really taken its toll this year." Maplepaw's smile faltered a bit, even though Fallenpaw was giving him a sweet smile. "Not too well, unfortunately. Everything seems to have disappeared quite a bit." He looked down at his paws, frowning. He looked back up, "At least leaf-bare's going to be over soon." He weakly smiled, taking a bite out of the mouse again.

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     Fallenpaw had an inner panic attack as the boy’s face dropped at his words. The young one instantly felt bad at the weak smile he gave, smiling back at him in hopes of easing his pain. The boy pushed the rest of the mouse towards his companion and began to groom himself delicately. In the process, he snuck a quick, shy glance at Maplepaw, wondering if he saw this conversation as positively as she did. “If you’re up for it, I would love to hunt with you? Im sure it would make the elder’s happy. But-I mean, of course you don’t have to. I’m sorry, I don’t mean to be pushy I just-” The boy decided he would stop rambling Noel abruptly shutting his mouth. “Maplepaw, would you like to go on a hunt with me?” He gave an smile, giving an awkward laugh and squinting comically to show he did not approve of his skittish behavior. 

[GnawingOnIce]

Maplepaw's ears pricked a bit when Fallenpaw pushed the rest of the mouse toward him. He took another bite, deciding that he was finsihed with it. “If you’re up for it, I would love to hunt with you? Im sure it would make the elder’s happy. But-I mean, of course you don’t have to. I’m sorry, I don’t mean to be pushy I just-” Maplepaw turned to him, sympathy showing in his amber-brown eyes for the other apprentice. “Maplepaw, would you like to go on a hunt with me?” He reached over with one of his forepaws and gently touched one of Fallenpaw's forepaws, smiling and trying to comfort him at least a little bit, "It's okay, I'd love to." 

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       The young boy smiled with great appreciation. Maplepaw had overlooked his awkward stumbling and been outwardly kind. The boy felt his cheeks flush hot as his touch warmed Fallenpaw's heart. Perhaps...perhaps the other cats weren't so bad...perhaps they could accept him. Giving him a warm *mrrrrrp* the boy rose to his paws, nudging the other. "Let's head out!" Fallenpaw gave a sweet grin at Maplepaw, winking and dashing out of camp. He liked this one...Maplepaw was a good cat, a nice cat. Things were all gonna be okay...They would all be okay...

[GnawingOnIce]

Maplepaw grinned as Fallenpaw got up and raced out of camp. He happily dashed after him, wanting to race to Syneffo Forest. Maplepaw caught up to Fallenpaw and, in between breaths, told him, "Race ya to the forest!" He jumped over branches and weaved in between bare trees. Some of the branches had fallen off the trees during a blizzard that had previously happened, which would make the forest more crowded with twigs and logs than usual. Oh well, Maplepaw was always up for a challenge.