Vinepaw, Battle Training

[Pebblestorm]

Okay, attack me.

[Vinespirit]

*eager to please his father, he concentrates and charges forward, swiping his front claws*

[Pebblestorm]

*dodges to the side* That was good, but you must be quicker.

[Vinespirit]

*nods and leaps behind his father, then quickly pivots on his hind leg and propels himself forward onto his mentor's back*

[Pebblestorm]

*he tries to shake the apprentice off, but he won't let go at first*

[Vinespirit]

*realizing he can't hold on much longer, he jumps off suddenly and then charges forward again with slashing paws*

[Pebblestorm]

*surprised at Vinepaw's quick movements, he barely dodges the attack* Very good!

[Pebblestorm]

Now, I'm going to teach you a move to use on bigger cats like me. Try to dash a little to confuse me, then twist under me and try to swipe my belly. Like this. *shows the move on a pretend cat*

[Vinespirit]

ok! *he runs in a zigzag pattern, then abruptly turns his body under the bigger cat*

[Pebblestorm]

*grunts* Faster! The trick is to be faster, or the bigger cat will smash you.

[Vinespirit]

*he quickens his pace and lands a blow on Pebblestorm, then jumps and takes a wobbly land*

[Pebblestorm]

The first part was really good. Just balance your legs and you'll get a better landing.

[Vinespirit]

*charges forward and uses a front-paw swipe mixed with a spinning leap ending with a back-leg slash*

[Pebblestorm]

Woah! Where did you learn that?

[Vinespirit]

*laughs at his mentor's shock* The younger warriors taught some of the kits this move. It took a long time to master, but it's awesome!