I don't belong (Open)

[~Night~]

*Nightpaw sat dejectedly in the dark. She was silently sitting, up against the wall. Her downy black paws were tucked under her chest neatly. Her large ears were flat against her head.* I shouldn't be here. I'm not an apprentice. *Nightpaw mumbled quietly to herself.* But what does it matter? I'm not going to be noticed anyway...

[echo]

SCARPAW

Scarpaw stealthily crept into the apprentice den, using his unusually keen sense of smell to quickly identify any cat in it. Nightpaw was crouched in the corner, looking rather depressed. Flattening to the soft ground, the troublemaking cat padded forward silently, silver eyes half-closed so they wouldn't glow as brightly. He was grinning slightly, eager for Nightpaw's reaction. One pawstep at a time, the young cat got closer and closer to his clanmate.

Scarpaw crouched down, tail held low.Ears flattened, he prepared to jump into the air. Nightpaw didn't seem to have noticed him yet...Scarpaw's grin got bigger. Now only 3 tail-lengths away, the apprentice sprang into the air. "BOO!" Scarpaw cried as loud as he could, landing only whiskers away from touching Nightpaw.

[~Night~]

Haha. ~Nightpaw growls at him. She rolls her eyes and then her glare meets Scarpaws eyes.~ Your not very quiet.

[-|Birddy|-]

Twinklingpaw poked her head in. "Hello?" she called. "Why so lonely, Nightpaw?" the dark ginger she-cat asked, padding over. Sympathy flickered in her dark green eyes as she peered around Scarpaw to Nightpaw.

[~Night~]

*Nightpaw stood up and stretched. Then, she sat back down and tilted her head to the side. Then she spoke in her low voice, using a sarcastic tone.* Wow. I feel popular today. I'm being spoken to, and I didn't even start the conversation.

[echo]

OOC, this is before mistywater goes to the nursery right?

Scarpaw reared back on his hindlegs, indignant. "Well, someone's got a thorn stuck in their pad," he grumbled. "And why are you acting as if no one talks to you?" The apprentice licked a paw, annoyed that his prank hadn't gotten him the reaction he had been waiting for. He worked a long time on his ability to sneak up on things. "You should be more fun, if you want some action in your life."

[-|Birddy|-]

Twinkling paw batted Scarpaws ear. "Dont talk that way!" she hissed. She turned to night paw, grief flashed like raindrops in her eyes. "Whats got you down Nightpaw? We're your friends, you can trust us..." She touched Nightpaws shoulder gently with her tail tip.

[echo]

Scarpaw bit back a small hiss as Twinklingpaw hit his ear. But he focused on Nightpaw, also wondering what was wrong. But even still. He wished his fellow apprentices appreciated his pranks more. It was boring, living with these goody-four paws.

He sighed. "I take back what I said. But Twinklingpaw is right."

[~Night~]

Friends? Well, I suppose my brothers couldn't prevent me from having them forever... *Nightpaw sighs. She looks at the others.* How long have I been Silverclaw's apprentice?

[-|Birddy|-]

Twinklingpaw shrugged. "I thought you where supposed to know that," she sat and licked her paw.

[~Night~]

*Nightpaw gives Twinklingpaw a mocking glare* Well it's just that... *Nightpaw looks at the two apprentices. She hesitates, then sighs. she lowers her voice to a quiet whisper. It is so quiet that only her two companions will be able to hear her.* Silverclaw hasn't taught me anything yet. whenever I ask, he tells me 'we'll start tomorrow' but when I ask him the next day, he repeats the line. I might as well go back and live in the nursery again. I'm being treated like a kit, so I might as well live with them.

[-|Birddy|-]

Twinklingpaw's ears flattened as she hissed in annoyance. "Thats aweful! You should tell Dawnstar and see if she will help you."

[~Night~]

No... *Nightpaw sighs again. She looks at her paws.* Dawnstar has so much more important stuff to do. I shouldn't bother her with my problems. *Nightpaw stares at her paws for a long time. Then she looks up at her companions sadly, her eyes wide like the full moon.* I guess my family was right to say i would never amount to anything. I'm a runt. I'll never be a warrior. I shouldn't burden the clan by being here. Maybe I should become a loner? Then I wouldn't just be another mouth to feed...

[echo]

Anger flared inside of him. Scarpaw glowered at Nightpaw, eyes flashing. "What do they know? From what I've seen, they barely ever even spare a glance at you, and they're your family," Scarpaw snarled. "Besides, it's one of the jobs of being leader, to make sure ALL cats are strong and capable. You could drop a few hints, and ask Silverclaw more often. And if he still doesn't say anything, come with us--we can teach you what we know. Right, Twinklingpaw?"

He didn't wait for an answer. Scarpaw sheathed and unsheathed his claws, fur bristling. "I'm going to be one of the best warriors in the clan. Do you know why?" He paused, then continued. "Because that wouldn't stop me. Just because I like to cause some troubles here and there doesn't change that. If I was as small as a mouse, that wouldn't change it either. If my mentor wouldn't teach me anything, then forget them. I would break the warrior code. You can wait for some cat to notice your problem, or do what you want to do. Besides, if your mentor doesn't give you anything to do, do what you want. I don't just think about doing something. Did I wait outside forever deciding whether I should try to sneak in and surpris e you earlier? No!"

[~Night~]

*Nightpaw glared at him* Shows you how different we are then, doesn't it? The last time I broke the warrior code, I heard something that i didn't want to hear, and something I already knew. It wasn't fun at all.
*Nightpaw looks at her paws for a long moment, then looks up at her companions.*Fine, I'll tell Dawnstar.