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Post by Fernpool on Jul 8, 2009 2:43:53 GMT -5
Fallingstar Waterfall Fernpool padded lightly out of camp with her soon-to-be apprentice following slowly. Dawnkit was a very eager young kit but had the maturity level required by the clan to become the medicine cat apprentice. She has been recently called Dawnpaw though it is not until today that Dawnkit will finally become an apprentice. Padding forward and leaping down the rocks beside the waterfall that guarded the entrance to Cascade Clan Camp, Fernpool curled her tail around her paws and sat to wit for Dawnkit to catch up. Once the two cats were set, Fernpool began to lead the way once more through Cascade Clan territory. The two cats trotted in silence towards the Fallingstar Waterfall where the medicine cats were able to speak with Starclan. The medicine cats had recently adapted this place as where they would meet to discuss things and speak with Starclan if need be. All one had to do was wade into the pool and gaze into its depths and Starclan would speak. Fernpool had gone over this very carefully with Dawnkit already and the young she-cat was ready if only a little nervous. Deciding to ease the tension a bit, Fernpool spoke. “So, are you excited Dawnpaw?” she asked gently, using the kit’s “superior” name in hope that it would motivate her. |
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Post by Dawnpaw on Jul 8, 2009 20:14:21 GMT -5
Dawnkit looked up to Fernpool,
"Yes," she mewed softly, shuffling her paws across the floor, " I'm excited!"
Dawnkit seemed to relax,
"Dawnpaw.." she mumbled, smiling.
She looked back down towards the water, it was so calm... She lied down, flicking the tip of her tail excitedly,
She mostly thought of her mother, Moonpelt, who had recited the strange prophecy in her sleep about Dawnkit, and the elderly Medicine cat Before Fernpool, Tigerstipe.
She sighed and looked up towards Silverpelt, Dawnkit also wondered what dreams StarClan would send her....
"So, What do I do now?" she asked.
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Post by Fernpool on Jul 8, 2009 20:25:49 GMT -5
Fernpool smiled as the kit laid down near the pool. They had just arrived at the waterfall and the gentle medicine cat sat curling her tail around her paws. “Alright Dawnpaw,” she began. “We’ve practiced this before, but I’m going to go over it once more just in case alright?” she asked. Then, clearing her mind of worries, Fernpool smiled at her soon-to-be apprentice.
“I say ‘Dawnpaw, is it your wish to enter into the mysteries of StarClan as a medicine cat?’ you reply ‘I do.’ I then usher you closer and you come forward. I speak to StarClan and then on the signal of my tail flicking, you step into the waters at the base of the Fallingstar Waterfall and look into its depths as StarClan reviews your potential. They will communicate to you where or not you are to become an apprentice and then you bow and step out.”
Finishing, Fernpool waited for her apprentice to confirm.
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Post by Dawnpaw on Jul 8, 2009 20:31:10 GMT -5
(( Arg, I will reply later, the Lightening is getting really close...))
Fernpool: sure, no worries. I hate storms.
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Post by Dawnpaw on Jul 8, 2009 23:07:35 GMT -5
Dawnkit Blinked and thought about what Fernpool had just said.
"Alright." she agreed.
Dawnkit sat up, puffing her chest out proudly,
Dawnkit had seen the Warrior apprentices do this, so she thought that it might as well be the same. She waited for the Medicine cat to say the The ceremonial words.
(( Hopefully, It's Okay if I didn't do like... 100 words...
And also, do we share the dreams?))
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Post by Fernpool on Jul 8, 2009 23:13:53 GMT -5
Fernpool studied the kit and smiled. “Alright, let’s begin.” She replied. Stepping forward, Fernpool began.
“ Dawnpaw, is it your wish to enter into the mysteries of Star Clan as a medicine cat?”
[ooc: and no,you are not supposed to share, but you will have to type it up so I know. Btw, did you check out the herbs thread in the camp?]
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Post by Dawnpaw on Jul 8, 2009 23:27:00 GMT -5
Dawnkit hesitated, she was very nervous now...
At last she meowed "I Do."
Dawnkit Lied her ears flat on her head nervously,
Would the dreams cause pain? Would StarClan be angry with me, and abandon me if I did something wrong? Dawnkit thought, many of these questions raced through her mind.
Dawnkit waited for Fernpool to motion her forward, and signal for her to drink the water....
OCC//(( Alright, thanks....))
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Post by Fernpool on Jul 8, 2009 23:45:24 GMT -5
Fernpool nodded and made the signal with her tail ushering Dawnkit into the misty waters at the base of the waterfall.
“Warriors of StarClan, I present to you this apprentice. She has chosen the path of a medicine cat. Grant her your wisdom and insight so that she may understand your ways and heal her Clan in accordance with your will.” She said and sat back to wait while Dawnkit spoke with Star Clan. Hopefully the kit would rember that she was supposed to stand in the water and gaze down.
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Post by Dawnpaw on Jul 8, 2009 23:57:58 GMT -5
Dawnkit's stomach felt like a MireClan warrior was clawing at it....
She shivered and walked towards the edge of the moonlit water.
She put her paw in to test it, she jumped back, it was cold... But as a CascadeClan cat, she should be able to handle it.
Dawnkit stepped into the icy water, and looked down into the mysterious depths, As she waited for StarClan's approval.
Dawnkit's eyes grew wide as she saw the StarClan members, and what they were telling her.
~~~
Dawnpaw shook her head to get out of the trance StarClan had put her in. Dawnpaw bowed, as Fernpool had told her. She stepped out of the water and turned towards Fernpool.
"StarClan have approved. she meowed proudly.
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Post by Fernpool on Jul 9, 2009 0:14:37 GMT -5
Fernpool let out a mrrr of amusement at her apprentice’s tone and beamed down. “Congratulations my new apprentice.” She said and stepped forward to lick Dawnpaw’s head. “I’m very proud of you. I expect great things coming from this little bundle of life. Now come, we must return to camp.” She said.
Fernpool continued to smile as she led the way back to the Cascade Clan territory and further into the camp. Padding up to her den and sitting by the entrance with her tail over her paws, she pointed a paw to the left where there were two moss beds. “That is were you and I will stay, unless of course you wish to sleep with the apprentices.” She said smiling gently. Then she motioned a paw to the right where there were a few more moss beds. “That is where the patients whom we need to watch will stay.” she explained. Then, motioning directly to the right, precisely beside the entrance and pressed to the door she said “this is where the herbs that are roots, leaves or seeds are kept.”
There were small ditches dung neatly into the ground where, as Fernpool had said, the roots, leaves and seeds were contained in and orderly manner.” They will need to be carefully watched seeing as kits can easily get into them and at the end of the row are the deathberries.” She warned. “Then, on those shelves,” she said pointing straight ahead “are all the stems, poultices and other herbs placed in those strange shells used as containers.” She finished.
The den, was in fact, arranged like this with a small almost carpet like adornment in front of the door made of fresh ferns interwoven as a pad. Fernpool was very proud of her den and its organization and hoped Dawnpaw would be keen on keeping it orderly.
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Post by Dawnpaw on Jul 9, 2009 0:23:54 GMT -5
Dawnpaw nodded, " I'm sure I can remember all of that..." she chuckled.
Dawnpaw seemed to lighten up after the ceremony, she licked her paw and swiped it over her left ear. She Looked back up to her mentor.
"Is there anything else I need to remember?" she asked.
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Post by Fernpool on Jul 9, 2009 0:30:39 GMT -5
Fernpool looked approvingly at her apprentice. “Well, you need to learn what all the herbs are used for but we can work on that tomorrow. For now get a good night’s rest and we can work on poisons later.” Fernpool chuckled at her last statement. How wonderful; her apprentice would dream of poisons that night. “Well, it will also all come with time and experience so don’t stress too much.” She added and padded over to her bed. Lying down with a yawn, Fernpool smiled at her apprentice and slowly closed her eyes. Yes, training would soon start for the young she-kit. [Alrighty, I’m locking this thread now and have you checked the herbs thread? If not please scan the list now and read through the info. Please.] |
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