Swirly's C(o)ming. Be ready.

[Swirlpaw]

Swirlpaw padded into the apprentices den, a blob of moss clenched in her jaws. She smiled, a thrill going through her that she was finally an apprentice. She couldn't wait until training! It would be so interesting! Practically bouncing with excitement, she peeked into the den, Her eyes shone brightly, and she savored her new name. Swirlpaw. "Swirlpaw," she purred with delight, eager to sleep in a new place, with her friends and all. Who could help her find a spot, though? Was there anyone to give her advice? Was there anyone who could be her new friend, one that she makes to keep during apprenticeship, and eat prey together sleeping under the stars? Her purr deepened the slightest bit, and she felt like dancing. Her tail waved excitedly. Would apprentices be okay with her strange, glowing orange eyes? "Can somebody help me find a spot?" she mumbled around the moss, smiling with a friendly expression.

[shadows]

Shadowpaw looked over at the new apprentice that walked into the den. He yawned for he was taking a nap, and sat up. Hello there, I'm Shadowpaw at your service. The tom said with an accent, and tipped his head just like a hat. I couldn't help hearing you need help finding a spot to sleep. I might say wherever there is room actually. This place is rather full with cats. He said, and blinked. The information that he gave didn't seem all helpful, but you can't take it back.

[Swirlpaw]

Swirlpaw smiled at the accent, appreciating somebody different. And possibly interesting. She turned to him, smiling apologetically because of the moss in her mouth. She dropped it at her paws, feeling a little disgusted at the dry taste. The soft texture felt strange on her tongue, and she wasn't about to make herself sick, or anything. "Thanks," she mewed, tilting her head in return. "I'm Swirlpaw." She smiled again, like the happy-go-lucky cat she was. Well, not really, but she did enjoy meeting other cats. "Who is your mother?" she asked, just out of curiosity. Who knows- they could be siblings.

[shadows]

He smiled politely, and looked away so it wouldn't seem like he was staring. The tom shufled his paws, not knowing what to say. To 'break the ice' he started out by asking...Well, have you met your mentor yet? Shadowpaw said with his accent still in tact.

[Swirlpaw]

"No," she admitted, wishing that she would sometime. "My mentor's Raincloud." But she hadn't seen the warrior yet, and if she didn't soon she would talk to her mother, Snowflare, about it. Snowflare always knew what to do, and it would be nice to figure out plans from there. She pawed her moss over and started to knead it in place, making a mental note to add some feathers once the hunting patrols arrive. That might help make it comfortable, and if she could find a lush area of grass she could also use that as an alternative.

[shadows]

He looked at her. Well, my mentor's Snowflare. It's kinda wierd, considering she is my mother. Not quite sure what that will do to me. Shadowpaw said, thinking 'bout the mentor choice.

[Swirlpaw]

"Actually, that's pretty lucky," she mewed. "And cool! Now I have a brother I'm familiar with." Swirlpaw looked at Shadowpaw, wondering if he was older than her, of if she was the older sibling. To break the silence, she laughed, all of it kind of in one breath. "So, Shadowpaw, have you started training?" It'd be neat to train and come back to boast what she caught. To her brother. Which was pretty cool, since he was the only one of her brothers she really knew. At least there was somebody to talk to in the apprentice's den. Other than Cottonpaw, that is. Speaking of her friend, Swirlpaw wondered where he was. Was he with Dogpaw? She narrowed her eyes at the thought, her fur ready to bristle. That was when she caught Shadowpaw's expression and relaxed. Hopefully, he hadn't noticed, and she turned back to spreading her moss to a comfortable shape.

[shadows]

Shadowpaw smiled. Yeah, and now we could have competitions. See who brings back the best or most prey. He said with a challenging grin, and in pounce position.

[Swirlpaw]

Momentarily forgetting about her nest, she turned and got in a similar stalking position. She wriggled her haunches, preparing to really batter her brother after a surprise pounce. "Oh yeah?" she teased, grinning with a playful twinkle in her eyes. "Let's start with who has best agility!" She pushed off with her hindlegs, spreading her paws out to put Shadowpaw in a headlock and kick at his chest. Swirlpaw narrowed her eyes as she jumped, already predicting him to reflex and she was ready with a comeback.

[Tideheart]

Tidepaw watched as a couple of young apprentices started to play. He smiled, his blue-green eyes glinting in the light. Finally, he stood up, walking slowly towards them.

You two look like you're having fun, he commented. He hadn't seen the she-cat before, and he was bored, two opportunities in one package.

Mind if I join in?

[Swirlpaw]

Swirlpaw got distracted, and misjudged her leap. She had the perfect plan before, but when she heard another male voice sound from behind her. She stopped short and landed on Shadowpaw's tail instead, and she laid there, stunned for a second. Then she laughed. It was a silly situation, and Swirlpaw got a little giddy when she was startled. She looked up, at the other apprentice. He had green eyes, and a pattern on his silverish pelt that suggested he was bengal. Swirlpaw smiled, holding back another bout of laughter. "Of course you can! I'm Swirlpaw." She nearly said Swirlkit.

[shadows]

Shadowpaw looked down at his tail as it was attacked and playfully growled, but turned his head to another apprentice. Name's Shadowpaw, call me Shadows. He said, there was already another Shadowpaw and he didn't want anyone to get confused.