Cleaning the Elders Den

[Firespark]

Firepaw entered the Elders den. Her fiery pelt was gleaming as she looked around. Picking up old nests she began to drag them out of the cold den. Smiling she realized that after cleaning the den she would be taught another great lesson by her quiet yet amazing mentor, Softspark. The she-cat was quiet and anti-social but very very inspiring.

[Batflight]

Batpaw lumbered somberly around the camp, saddened by the lack of hiss mentor's appearance. He still hadnt shoeed up, now nor at the ceremony. His silver eyes were dimmed to a forlorn grey to a soft slate grey. His tail trailed behind him, his head doen.
He was distracted, too distracted to notice the pile of moss outside of the elder's den. Curious he poked inside finding the firey apprentice Firepaw cleaning out the nests. Smiling, he padded up to her, "Need a paw?" He asked dragging a small pile of moss out of the den.

[Firespark]

"Thanks." Meowed Firepaw her voice cracking she added, "Who is your mentor?" The young apprentice hadnt seem Batpaw with any of the other warriors or in the training areas. Filled with curiosity Firepaw was also sad, something rare for Firepaw.

[Batflight]

"No problem!" He smiled at the she cat as he brought in fresh moss. The black tom began spreading it out, leaving space for the elders. "Oh, my mentor is Greycloud, he's also a senior warrior." He said with pride shining outward. Then his mood dulled to an embarrassed one, "But he hasn't met me officially. Hopefully that'll change soon." Batpaw said adding feathers to the bedding. He stayed busy by decorating the nests with an array of colorful feathers.

[Firespark]

Firepaw joined in adding soft feathers in the nests as well. Her aqua eyes showed a sad gleam to them as she looked at Batpaw, "Mabye you will meet soon and he is just getting things ready for you." Sudggested the young she-cat looking at her friend she meowed, "I'm Softsparks first apprentice."

[Batflight]

He smiled, grateful for the reassurance. He looked up from his work his silver eyes brightening slightly. Batpaw stoppedwhat he was doing, looking at Firepaw. Something seemed different about the energetic she cat. He looked deeper, focusing on the ginger apprentice's aqua eyes. "Is something troubling you?" He asked empathetically. He ran his tail down her back, smoothing the fur on her spine, in a friendly comforting way. He cared sure, he'd do the same for anyone.

[Firespark]

"Its that Mousepaw she-cat." Meowed Firepaw looking down imbarressed, "Suddenly shes always with Crowpaw." Firepaw added looking at Batpaw she new she could trust him with this imformation, he would only say it if he needed to. Firepaw trusted him with her life.

[Batflight]

Batpaw looked thoughtful for a moment, then earned back where he sat, "So, your jealous of Mousepaw." He inquired. The pieces seemed to fit perfectly, Crow, Fire, and Mousepaw were having an affair. It seemed a bit funny to him. He looked back at Firepaw, "Just go with the flow, support Crowpaw when he needs it most, be his friend. We're only apprentice's, life doesn't get real serious until after this. Don't push it that you don't like Mousepaw, be a friend and accept it." It was the answer he always kept. "One day, when Mousepaw fails him, he'll count on you for support. Trust me, it'll work. But in general, be a good friend." He smiled, grateful finishing a nest, it's edges decorated with colorful feathers he found from the Great Oak.
"Wonderful day, don't you think?" His silver eye winked at her.
One thing did do good at, was giving advice. This was his first actual help, so far, he was proud

[Firespark]

Firepaw smiled and looked up at Crowpaw a new respect shone in her aqua eyes. "Thank you Batpaw." She meowed happily. Looking back at him she admired the way he acted as though he didnt just help Firepaw. It made her feel as though her secret was safe with a tom. Looking at him she laughed and meowed, "really? We're talking about the weather?" With a purr Firepaw asked Batpaw, "Where did you find those feathers?" Curiousity brimmed her aqua eyes.

[Batflight]

Laughing he nodded, " I found them in the Great Oak. I have Crow, Robin, Bluejay, Cardinal, and even a Sparrow." He said, pointing to each colored feather by name. His favorite was the Sparrow, they were all soft to the touch. Batpaw hooked up a Jays feather and handed it to her. "Why do want some? We can go now and come back in time to finish." He suggested.

[Firespark]

Firepaw glanced down at the nest she was building and meowed, "Let me just finish this nest." Herpaws moved swiftly as she begun to finish the nest. "Lets go." She meowed after looking at the nest one last time.