- Username;; jay.
Cat Name;; Kestrelpaw
Gender;; Tom
Age;; 17 moons
Clan;; skiftclan
Rank;; apprentice
Prompt;; "Stay away from the Running River." Kestrelpaw sneered with mockery as he padded along the tundra, the sun scorching above him. Around this time, the proclaimed Running River thawed, bringing place for all sorts of predators and pray to gather around it. West had given direct orders to everyone to not go alone, and that any of those who were younger than the warriors were not allowed there at all unless stated otherwise. Kestrelpaw believed in himself, it would only be a couple of other animals drinking water, what harm would it be? Plus, his impatience to become a warrior led him to be even more curious to what was around the waters, surely it had to be something of importance if only the strongest of the clan were allowed by it.
Upon reaching the river, Kestrelpaw was... greatly disappointed. As far as he could see, it was just a river. Must be something else further down. Curiosity seeped in his veins as he paced along the edge of the water, his paws occasionally splashing in the shallows of it. He wasn't concerned about being spotted, his pelt blended in rather well with the surroundings. As he was furthering his adventure, however, the young cat noticed movement in front of him, pausing directly in his tracks at a second glance. He couldn't make out what it was; it didn't smell like anyone from his clan.
Out of fear of being attacked, Kestrelpaw quickly went limp, his thick coat absorbing the water as he hit the ground, chanting in his head. Play dead and it'll go away. Just play dead.. His courage drained from him as he lay against the water bed, hoping for his life.
However.. nothing happened. He had no idea how long he had been lying there for, but as he stood up, everything around him remained the same, ignoring his now-soaked pelt. Shaking himself off, Kestrelpaw jumped away from the water and made it back to camp. He had learnt his lessons, whatever it was that taught him it, he wouldn't know.
348 words.