{H} u n t i n g :// L e s s o n s

[Burning Falcon]

Falconstar leaped up onto a rock and waited for his apprentice to catch up. Today they were going to learn how to hunt birds.

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[Breezy]

Phoenixpaw padded happily after her mentor, extremely eager to start her lesson. Coming up to the rock Falconstar was currently seated on, she drew to a halt, her tail lashing excitedly from side to side.

[Burning Falcon]

"Now, what do you see flying by often? And don't say anything stupid like lizards," Falconstar asked.

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[Breezy]

Phoenixpaw didn't have to think very hard (thank goodness) to answer the question.
Um, birds? And those metal twoleg things!
she answered.

[Burning Falcon]

"Yes, birds, and the ugly Twoleg things," Falconstar said. "And birds can be a good source of prey. Just remember that this is dangerous and should be taken seriously."
A tropical-colored bird flapped overhead. "Now watch carefully."

Falconstar leaped to one rock and then to another. Then he leaped up and grabbed the bird in his front paws, throwing it down onto the rock and twisting in midair so he safely landed on a rock a few feet below Pheonixpaw. Then he cautiously hopped to where the dead bird lay. He plucked its feathers and snacked on it.

"Now you try," he said.

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[Breezy]

Phoenixpaw nodded, scanning the sky determinedly for any bird flying nearby. After a few moments of watching, one just happened to fly overhead. Immitating Falconstar, Phoenixpaw hopped from rock to rock in pursuit of the bird, before hopping into the air to catch it. Grabbing it in mid -air, Phoenixpaw threw it to the ground with all her might, but forgot to move, and landed on the bird with a slight 'oomf'.

Still, she was pretty proud of herself anyway, and looked to Falconstar for her assesment.

[Burning Falcon]

"Good for your first try," he said and looked at the bird. "Though I don't think most cats would want to eat mush bird. Go on, try again."

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[Breezy]

Phoenixpaw nodded, determined to get it right this time. Waiting a few moments for another bird to fly by, Phoenixpaw soon saw one. Not waiting for it to get away, she sprung into the air, mimicking the same movements as last time, but instead of crushing the bird with her wieght this time, she twisted out of the way, landing on a nearby rock.
I did it!
she cried happily, looking up to Falconstar.

[Burning Falcon]

"Great job, Pheonixpaw!" Falconstar smiled. "You'll be a great warrior in no time!"

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[Breezy]

Phoenixpaw swelled with pride at the praise from her mentor.
Thanks! So now what?
She asked excitedly, eager to train some more.

[Burning Falcon]

"Lets go to the Thunderpath," he said. "I need to teach you to cross it safely.

(To L e a r n i ng ~2~ P a s s )

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