Morning

[noell]

The wind brushed his fur as the sun began to peak over the edge of the trees. Filing his lungs with a deep breath, he could taste the sweet morning air. Ah, morning, he thought as he opened his lime green eyes. Gazing out across the clearing, he could hear the cats beginning to rise in their beds. He blinked with calm content as he picked up his haunches from the rock and stretched, mouth opening wide in a yawn. He had not slept a wink all night, but exhaustion did not shroud him. Being one of the youngest leaders he still had tons of energy in him.

Jumping down from his rock, he walked among his clan and greeted each in turn. He made his way towards the elders day and respectfully bowed before them. "Morning," he whispered as to not disturb them in the morning. He quietly walked over to a few of the beds and picked them up in his mouth. They will need fresh bedding again, he thought as he ducked out of the den. Walking out of the camp, he dropped the dirty bedding in a pile, before heading back into the clearing. "I'm going out on a hunting patrol, would anyone care to join me?" He asked calmly.

[poison]

Hawkflight had perched himself on a fallen branch just on the stormclan border. Sunlight relected from his pale fur, making him look lighter than he really was. His rusty markings were darker looking because of this. His pale blue orbs were scanning over the "outside" of their claims. He tensed his paws, digging sharp, white, claws into the dieing bark of the tree branch. It gave him a birds eye view. Hawkflight liked to be up high. That was part of who he was. Just as much as his tail. He sighed. He had been out all night. He had never returned to sleep. Then again, he had been in the wind territory a lot lately, talking with willowgaze. He had to be cautious. That she cat was growing on him. Hazestar would not be happy if he knew he rarely went out acctually expecting to recrute new members for the clan. The thought made the tom shiver. His own leader frightened him, what kind of cat was he?

[noell]

Hazestar sighed as no one replied. They must still be tired, he thought as he gave his side a lick. Turning around he started out of the entrance to head on a hunting patrol himself. He stopped, looking back over his shoulder into the clearing and blinked his eyes in happiness. I seem to not be doing too bad. With a nod, he turned back towards the entrance and disappeared through the bushes. Just as he stepped out he saw Hawkflight sitting high up in a tree. There was something about Hawkflight. He never seemed to like Hazestar and he couldn't understand why.

"Hey Hawkflight. Been up there all night? Do you want to go on a hunting patrol with me?" He called up to the cat. Maybe he resents me since I am so much younger. Well I will just have to try and prove to him that I am meant for this... whether I believe it or not. Hazestar sat down, even though his blood was racing. He was itching to jump up and run through the forest. His black-tipped tail twitched anxiously. A breath slipped from his nose as she pushed his emotions back.

[poison]

Hawkflight nearly jumped out of his fur when he was unexpectatly called to from below. He glanced down, losening his grip on the branch, which was not the wisest idea, he tumbled foreward, at least he had not been to high in the tree. He landed on his paws with a thud. He turned to face the other cat, ready to chew his ears off, until he got a good look at him and realized it was none other than his leader, hazestar. He took a step back calming himself. He blue eyes scanned the face of the other. I was up there all night, sir. he answered calmly. s...sure? He really wasn't all that into patroling. But, why not? He would go for the sake of not wanting to return to camp with the others. Hazestar scared him, but, the others annoyed him.

[noell]

Bright green eyes widened as they watched Hawkflight tumble to the ground. Dear Starclan, maybe that wasn't such a good idea. Watching carefully, he waited until Hawkflight had spun to look at him. He appeared angered, until he caught sight of Hazestar. I just don't get it. "I understand Hawkflight. I was up all night as well. I suppose we're just two of a kind." He blinked calmly as he heard Hawkflight's reply. "Are you tired? You do not have to come on the hunt with me, it is entirely fine. I imagine you would be rather exhausted after staying up all night. It is not for most cats." He encouraged, taking a step aside to let Hawkflight enter the camp if he so chose. Maybe I won't get the chance to figure this cat out. I can't quite understand him. Hazestar's tail twitched with slight agitation at having to waste so much time debating. I should have been out before sun break.

[poison]

Pale blue eyes traced those of the other cat. To be honost, he was not tired. Not in the least. It's fine, im not tired, i'd be happy to go hunting with you. the cat spoke slowly, chosing the words he spoke carefuly. He was rather scared to step aside, he was scared to make him mad by being unready. He shivered again.

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[noell]

Hazestar nodded in contentment. Well at least he will go with me. His ears flicked backwards towards the camp, knowing that they would be okay while he was gone. "Alright, let's head out," he replied with a flick if his tail. The broad-shouldered tom dug his claws into the ground as he launched himself forward through the brush. He disliked all the trees and preferred hunting out in the open grass lands. Hope that is okay with Hawkflight, he pondered realizing that the cat was sitting in a tree earlier.

Bursting out into the early morning sun, Hazestar paused to look around. His ears flicked back and forth as he dropped his body close to the moist grass. The sun had not had time to dry the grass yet, so it lingered with dew from the previous night. Opening his mouth he tasted the air. "Smells like rabbit," he whispered to Hawkflight assuming the tom had been right behind him.

[poison]

Yes, i think it is rabbit. He commented quietly as she trotted up beside the leader, careful to keep his distance as well as to remain quiet as to not scare away the prey they had scented. They had worked hard enough to get this far and to admit it. Hawksflight was getting rather sore and tired from the movement of hunting. Shall we find it? he asked waiting for the leader to plunge into the hunt.