The Star's Ashes

<sup>Stargaze
I'm not shy, I'm just quiet

Stargaze fluttered her eyes open, only to close them shut against the blinding light of morning. Drowsily getting up, she looked up at the sky after adjusting to it's bright wave.

It sure is nice for the sky to be bright and clear again... She reflected as she groomed herself a quick moment before heading out the warriors den. Both of her friends, Riverspirit and Eclipseclaws' nests were empty. Must have gone out of dawn patrol...

But, the day was good enough for a little training session with her newest apprentice, Ashpaw. And she didn't know either to look forward to it, or despise it. Slipping into the apprentice den she whispered, "Ashpaw?"</sup>

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Ashpaw
^{I don't know what your problem is, but I'll bet it's hard to pronounce}

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The scruffy grey tom was already up and grooming himself. He narrowed his eyes at the sight of his mentor. "Yes?" He mewed, ears flicking back in a non-concerned way. "Are you going to show me how to fight." He asked through his half closed eyes. "Or is today going to be a total waste of my time?"[/center]

<sup>Stargaze
I'm not shy, I'm just quiet

Stargaze blinked, not believing Ashpaw was a bit on the rude side. She hoped it wasn't going to be too awkward, or hard to train him.

Gathering all her strength, she needed to act more serious and be in charge. Like a mentor. But it was going to be hard because it wasn't in any of her nature. Unless Ashpaw could actually make her break down and show her mean side like when she was an apprentice.

"Actually, we're going to go hunting and work on your hunting skills." Stargaze corrected, turning around and flicking her tail for him to follow. Leading toward the camp's entrance, she bounded out of the exit, glancing back to see if Ashpaw was following.</sup>

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Ashpaw
^{I don't know what your problem is, but I'll bet it's hard to pronounce}

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"Hunting." He mewed, walking behind her. "Doesn't sound like a waste of my time. I guess I'll come along." He stalked along, bumping into a few cats that were in his way. They should have gotten out of his way, not the other way around.

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