ThunderClan & RiverClan Border

Watching the stranger from where she hid, she had no idea that he was blind despite seeing his eyes, young and naive she didn't know about much in the world. Watching as the large dog sniffed around and then lowered his head, he seemed rather... helpless, where someone else might think the dog was useless and pathetic, Maplepaw felt pity for him. Not quite sure how she heard him over the river when he was speaking so softly, the red apprentice watched him shaking curiously. Looking over at Angus who was still there, she scooted over to stand behind him, sure he might not be much of a fighter but he knew more than she did. "Who's that Gus? whats wrong with his eyes?" she was safe with her fellow clan member and so it gave her some confidence, she knew she was supposed to go after Rosethorn with gus but if he was still here then it must be okay to hang back? Jumping nearly a foot in surprise at the loud noise that accompanied the dog nearly falling into the water, watching him gasp for breath pity for the stranger filled her heart. Perhaps they should take him back to the camp where the new medicine wolf whos name she still didn't know could take care of him? Gathering what courage she had, the red apprentice called out "Are you okay Mr?"her voice was its usual gentle self communicating that she most certainly was not a threat. She wasn't much of a swimmer so didn't move to swim over to him, if he was okay perhaps he could come across the river and talk to them? That should be okay right?

Resisting the urge to roll his eyes to the heavens as the other apprentice had a go at being a smart arse, the dark quiet pup rolled his shoulders a little in an attempt to rid himself of the stiff ache in his back. He could hear other Thunderclan wolves upstream and had assessed that that was where the patrol had gone, rather displeased that his privacy was being invaded by the dark brat across the water way Silentpaw got up onto his paws and wandered down stream in an attempt to get him to leave him alone. Wading paws deep into the water, he dug them into the slightly silty mud that lay beneath the waters surface, it was an interesting sensation on his toes after all. The brief peace and quiet was more than pleasant, it allowed him to relax once more and his features to soften subtly, spending some time in the water basking in the things he could feel and things he could smell. However his brief interlude was interrupted by loud pawsteps and the reek of thunderclan announced that the pesky apprentice from the other clan hadn't gotten his not so subtle hint. Growing more brooding and irritated, he stepped out of the water and wandered up the stony shore to sit in the gentle shade of a large bush. Feeling safer in the shadows, his purple eyes glared out at the other wolf rather spitefully, was it too much to want to be by himself? Either way he supposed a good thing about this was that he got to puzzle out someone knew, he already had everyone in camp figured out after all. This one was a pain in the arse, turning to lightly scratch behind one of his ears the youngster sighed at least he was away from camp and all the idiot adults in it.

Listening as the self proclaimed Shadepaw announced that he didn't have to look so glum, he was unable to stop his violet eyes from rolling up towards the heavens. Didn't he get that talking just fill the world with needed noise? When you were quiet you could hear the world, the noise of the breeze in the trees, the smells of the animals, the water, the plants the world around him. A slight smirk appeared on his muzzle for but a few moments as Shadepaw insisted that it was okay to live a little and hold a conversation, tilting his head to the side somewhat he studied Shadepaw a little more intently trying to figure out how he worked and get into his mind. Determination is a big part of him i'd guess, rather loyal to his clan too, they always are there were so many boring wolves that were all the same in the clans, he was better off on his own without their useless words filling his ear and their stink clogging his nose. Content in the shade of his bush from where he could feel sheltered from the rest of the world, Silentpaw wasn't that close with the others of his clan anyway. Somewhat with his sister Glitterpaw in the sense that they'd stick up for each other, but they were so fundamentally different one might call them polar opposites. He really hated talking in the first place, it got in the way, and no one was ever interested in what he had to say, so there was no point in saying anything. They could pretend like they did, but he knew the wolves in his clan, they were puzzles he'd long figured out and put together.

Listening as the dog called out, she remained quiet, listening to what Angus said and digesting it all, his comment about something being wrong with the dogs eyes and that perhaps he couldn't see well made lots of sense to her. He did look rather lonely and lost, so she'd take him to camp and see if they could help him "Hello! I'm Maplepaw, I'm a wolf, You seem lost Grand-pa-dog Would you like to come to our camp? Rainstars really kind and I'm sure she'd let you join us! Come across the water I wont hurt you" It wasn't fair for an old dog who couldn't see to wander the territories with leaf-bare right around the corner, he deserved to be safe in a clan and fed. Perhaps he had some stories that'd be fun to listen too as well! he looked like he'd experienced lots during his life, hoping that the dog would indeed want to come and join the clan the red and cream female danced up and down on her paws a little excitedly. Wagging her tail hopefully although she knew that he probably couldn't see her friendly features, however it was there none the less.

She watched the male across the river after she’d called out to him, hoping that he’d come over, he seemed nice enough after all! Perhaps he could become a grandpa of the clan, that’d be nice there weren’t any elders in camp and the idea of being able to listen to a wise elders stories was quite pleasant. Watching as his tail wagged, the little red apprentice watched as the large dog swam across the water, rather impressed that he could swim that well she squeaked and jumped back when he shook himself and sprayed cold water everywhere from his thick pelt. Listening closely as the dog introduced himself as Grizzly, not quite sure what blind meant as after all in many ways she was still a pup, the cream and red she wolf looked over at Angus as he spoke. He told her that he’d catch up to Rosethorn and let her know that she was going to help him back to camp, confirming his words with a nod of her head she watched as the dog picked up the rabbit and darted off with it in his jaws. Giving a soft sigh she turned back to Grizzly and smiled up at him, forgetting that he couldn’t see her “Come on Grandpa Grizzly! Its not too far away, follow me and we’ll be there in no time” hoping that he’d be able to follow her okay, she began leading the way back to camp taking her time and picking the best route that had the least things for him to step on. When he did have to step over things she paused and talked him over it, wanting to take good care of Grandpa Grizzly as she’d named him.

~Thunderclan Camp~

Quite content there underneath the shade of the bush, violet eyes observed the way that Shadepaw followed him, a slight smirk appeared on his features, difficult to see in the shadows. It was quite clear that the other apprentice was interested in him, after all he had followed him paw for paw. The other apprentice had a secret of some sort, it was to do with being so interested in him, however he had been wrong before, after all he mainly worked things out with wolves he'd known all his life not a wolf he'd known barely five minutes. His long tail was curled around himself, the air was cold and so he bunched his fur out, opting to remain in the shade instead of out in the pale leaf-bare sun. Watching absently as cloud began to slowly gather in the sky it was an uncountable matter of minutes until white fluffy flakes started to fall from the sky. Curious he stared up at it flinching back as one landed on his nose, huffing slightly rather annoyed that the sky had decided to gift unto him frozen rain the blue and grey apprentice silently glared at it before taking more shelter under the bush.

The large copper hued glided down the river slowly as snow started to fall signalling the true start of bare leaf. It meant that he would, on his own accord, be out longer hunting to provide as much fresh kill as he could for his clan and it merely made the warrior shake his head slightly knowing many of his clan would retreat at the first sign of falling snow. His white paws soon carried him to the part of the border where the two apprentices were separated by the soon to be frozen water.

His sharp amber eyes quickly spotting the wandering pup of Riverclan and he made his way to Silentpaws side, though due to not being at the ceremony to the warrior he was still Silentpup. "Silentpup. It is time to head back to camp before the snow becomes even worse. Especially as nightfall is upon us." Copperwave told the younger male in his normal no nonsense voice. Rarely did he tell the blue and grey male to go back unless night was almost upon them when he stumbled across him far from the camp. He understood the need to be alone for it was what he preferred himself and it made it easier for Copperwave to get things done.

Even as he spoke there the snow was starting to come down faster and the large wolf turned his attention to the Thunderclan apprentice. "I advise you return to your camp as well." he told Shadepaw firmly.

He'd heard Copperwave sure but was he going to give any indication that he had? No, appearing completely oblivious to the warrior's words the internally snarky blue apprentice kept his thoughts to himself. He didn't speak to just anyone, what was the point? They wouldn't listen and would rather talk about themselves, whereas he could watch and figure wolves out just from observing. There was so much to observe in the world, so much to learn, the ice rain had ceased and green-leaf heat had taken over, it was hot enough that he was considering wading into the water for a bath. He was getting tired of other's making out that they understood him, getting up Silentpaw waded into the water and lay down enjoying the feeling of the cool water running through his fur. Yet another warrior showed up that Silentpaw recognized as Whiteshadow showed up, unable to refrain from the slight smirk as the warrior spoke to Copperwave, completely not caring that Stormblade had been caught as he hadn't particularly enjoyed the dogs company in the first place, Silentpaw just shrugged at the question not quite ready to just start chatting to anybody.

Copperwave had been making the border on his way down the river until he had spotted Silentpaw and his amber paws narrowed at Whitestorms words. ”Well done Silentpaw.” Copperwave said ignoring Whiteshadows following words, ”Mentor?” He knew there was a chance the apprentice wouldn’t answer but he felt it was polite to ask the loner like male who he had gotten. He wasn’t surprised that the pups had finally been moved up for the were 6 moons old and it really had been a matter of time for them. He just hoped that Graystar had given each of them the right mentor that would allow the new apprentices to grow into the strong warriors he knew they would become.