Mallowcloud paced around the border, his tail flicking rhythmically. The border was quiet, and the only sounds he heard were the snow falling and wind hissing. That was why he nearly jumped out of his fur when he heard a voice.
"Hello?"
Mallowcloud slipped back and planted in the snow. He got up and shook off his fur, hoping that the voice hadn't watched his failure.
"Yes, hello, hi. I'm Mallowcloud. Who're you?
There was a chuckle and Mallowcloud averted his gaze from the ginger molly and her kit.
"I'm Wasp, and this is my son, Apple. My mate died, and we decided to find a clan. Judging by your name, I'd assume you're a part of a clan?"
Mallowcloud nodded and flicked his tail, signalling for the pair to come with him.
Sagestar was a good tracker, but her skills in catching prey were sub-par.
"Here, let me help."
Sagestar whipped around to see a small brown tabby.
"Errr... alright."
The pair discussed what do and eventually agreed that Sagestar would approach in a direction that would let the animal smell her and run away, right into the waiting paws of the other cat. It took awhile, but they eventually caught a decently sized bird.
"Thanks for your help! I'm Sagestar of RainClan, who are you?"
"A clan cat! I've been looking for one of those! I'm Linnet! Can I join, please?"
Sagestar was shocked by the sudden spunk and enthusiasm.
"Uh... sure?"
The two cats walked back to camp, the bird dangling from Linnet's mouth.
To Sagestar's surprise, Mallowcloud was waiting for her at camp with not one, but two cats with him. She almost didn't notice the second - the little ginger tom was cowering behind his mother, and he jerked back behind her after sparing Sagestar a glance.
"Who are these two?"
Mallowcloud opened his mouth to respond, but the mother answered instead.
"I'm Wasp, and this is my son-"
"Apple, my name is Apple."
Sagestar nodded.
"Mallowcloud and I will assign mentors. The kits will train, and then will be sent on patrols that relate to the skill they train in."
She picked mentors and decided to send herself and Linnet (now Linnetpaw) on a hunting patrol, and Mallowcloud, Apple(paw) and Wasp(pelt) on a border patrol. Those patrols would happen after Linnetpaw was trained in hunting and Applepaw for battle.
Man, going through these and posting them is making me remember how poor my writing was. Ack.