all the trees change in the fall | hawk


The day Howlfire had finally been assigned an apprentice she had been so delighted. Not only did she finally get the chance to mentor one of the clan's youth but she was lucky enough to be able to mentor her daughter too. How eager Hawkpaw had been to see the territory and learn to be a warrior. How eager all her children had been. And then one day was all it took to change their lives forever.

Although Hawkpaw had been confined to camp, her duties kept to a minimum, Howlfire did her best to keep Hawkpaw as active and alert as she could. She did little tests for her daughter, encouraging her to run or practice movements. Now though, her kits were finally six moons, and their training could begin in earnest. As she had for when Hawkpaw's training had initially began, she wanted to ease her into things slightly, before throwing her into hunting patrols, battle practice, and border patrols. After a quick early meal, Howlfire had instructed Hawkpaw to follow, and lead her out through the exit to camp. They walked close side by side for a little while before Howlfire came to a stop. "What can you smell Hawkpaw?" She asked, looking at her daughter expectantly. "Do you know where we are?"

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