The Next Level (Swany's Buddies)

[Ibiswing]

Swanpaw looked into her den with a purr. She was so close to being a warrior, but wanted to say goodbye to everyone that she held dear in the apprentice den. She looked around for especially Frostpaw, Aspenpaw,Hornetpaw, Swiftpaw, Anemonepaw, and Jaypaw. "Hello?" she called, blue eyes glimmering happily.

[Hornetsting]

“Hope you're not forgetting about me,” came that familiar voice, along with an amused purr. The calico tabby smiled, looking over at Swanpaw.

After all of his solitary practicing in the training area, he was much more muscular, rather than being that tall, string-bean boy. His voice was deeper now, more masculine and charming. Same with his appearance. He was handsome, not the same average-looking cat. It was the new Hornetpaw, his goals were much more different now. He was changed. He was his own person.

[Ibiswing]

"Hornetpaw!" she cried with a grin, "Nice to see you. My, how you've grown!" The two apprentices shared the same mentor. She really liked him, they were best friends. Her blue eyes glimmered as she studied the muscular male. "You look bigger than a warrior!"

[wipsy]

Aspenpaw padded in, with a mouse in her jaws. She dropped it next to sister she had grown so close too. But yet, Aspenpaw was a tad bit jealous. Aspenpaw knew she was pretty, but Swanpaw was so beautiful. She smiled. "To my beautiful sister."she said, teal eyes shimmering with happiness. She hoped she and Swanpaw could have there ceremonies together.

[Hornetsting]

He laughed softly, looking down at Swanpaw. “I'm still the same guy,” he grinned and leaned in close, “Right?” The handsome apprentice glanced over at Aspenpaw with a grin, waving his tail in hello.

[Ibiswing]

Swanpaw smiled widely at Aspenpaw. "Thanks," she ate the piece of prey gratefully, and gave her pretty sister's ears a quick lick before eating again.

[wipsy]

"I can't believe were going to be warriors. I'm so excited." Aspenpaw said, licking her sisters ear in return. The teal-eyed apprentice was so glad to have a sister like Swanpaw. She was kind, caring and understanding.

[Ibiswing]

"I know!" she agreed, "It's been so long. And now we are finally here!"

[maggotface]

"To my good...errr Friend? Who YeLLED at me when I was a kit!" Jay purred with a mrrow of laughter. " Only I still have a while to be a warrior."

[Ibiswing]

Swanpaw grinned a little at the tom. "Thanks," she purred, giving his shoulder a nudge of thanks.

[maggotface]

"Maybe if I request a new mentor because coldstep hass not been training me you could become my mentor, witch means more chances for you to yell at me." Jaypaw looked around the room not knowing many of these apprentices but at least he was here.

[Ibiswing]

Swanpaw grinned at him, batting at his ears. "If I am going to be given an apprentice, I would want to train Frostpaw since his mentor isn't training him much. Speaking of which-" She looked around the den. Where was Frostpaw anyway?

[maggotface]

Jaypaw looked around the den after the mention of Frostpaw. "Hey. Has anyone seen Frostpaw lately anyways. Because I have not seen him all day and I suspect he would want to congradulate you.

[Froststrike]

He would like to congratulate her... But he would be lonely, really lonely. His two best friends in the world, Swanpaw and Aspenpaw, we're leaving. He had been trained enough, he just needed an assessment. Who could do that for him? Names ran through his head, but who would be able to do it fastest? Ugh! He let out a groan, then put on his lion, sparkling eyes. He padded into the Apprentices Den, to see the four cats standing around.

"Congratulations, Swany, Aspen," he mewed softly.

[Swanflight]

Swanpaw purred and padded up to him. "Thanks," she mewed happily. Seeing sadness in his eyes, however, she immediately became sad. "Sweetie, are you alright?" Swanpaw asked worriedly. She always knew when he was trying to cover up his feelings, because he usually never did.