Mercuryrose
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Grimrose
“Are you sure that she’s ready?” Mercuryrose muttered to Grimrose, both of them taking shelter within a large bush. The Shadowclan deputy had dismissed Hollypaw a couple of moments ago, declaring that her assessment had begun. Grimrose nodded without Hesitation, knowing that Hollypaw had it within her to pass and earn her warrior name. “She’s ready, Hollypaw has been preparing for this moment for a while.” Grimrose’s soft voice said, her singular violet eye scanning the area for a moment. There was no sign of Hollypaw yet. Mercuryrose arched an eyebrow, knowing her best friend wasn’t lying.. However, Mercuryrose needed to see Hollypaw in action for herself in order for the black molly to properly earn her warrior name.
The two settled into the bushes when Hollypaw appeared, Grimrose’s violet eye shined in happiness when spotting her apprentice. The black and gray molly had felt like the two had developed such a good bond between mentor and apprentice, she was going to miss training Hollypaw but was surely excited on the next steps that her apprentice would do when entering warrior hood. Grimrose’s gaze turned to look towards Mercuryrose who was focused on Hollypaw, her dark green gaze never left the black molly for a second. The deputy took every assessment seriously, wanting to make sure that every apprentice that went through was capable of becoming fine warriors of Shadowclan.
“Did you become nervous when watching Ravenclaw’s assessment?” Grimrose suddenly questioned, it was silent for a moment before the large Maine Coon spoke in a quiet voice “I was..” Mercuryrose admitted, thinking of her son’s assessment and remembered that even Mintstrike somehow snuck in to watch their son. It was an important moment for their little family, and Ravenclaw knew the expectations and felt the pressure.. But he passed, and it was a happy day for the massive black and white tom and his family and friends that witnessed his ceremony. Stars, he ran towards Thunderclan territory at the first chance that he had to tell his family within Thunderclan as well.
“But, Ravenclaw knew his potential and worked patiently during his assessment.. Let’s see if Hollypaw can also do the same.” Mercuryrose said, her whiskers twitched slightly and remained focused on Hollypaw when she came into view. Grimrose looked over at her best friend before returning to look at her apprentice, knowing that Hollypaw would impress the deputy today with her skills.
Grimrose
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Mercuryrose
Watching Hollypaw, Grimrose peaked out of the bush for a moment when seeing her apprentice making a break for it towards the duck. Her singular violet eye was glowing with happiness, a sense of pride overcame her. Hollypaw had come a long way, it took a while for the black molly to gain the confidence that she had lacked before due to appearance and fearing failure.. But Hollypaw had grown into a strong and young molly. Suddenly feeling a soft breeze, Grimrose had looked back into the bush and noticed that Mercuryrose had disappeared. The Maine Coon deputy was very stealthy, she expected the black and rose-gold molly to disappear at some point to observe the apprentice. Knowing Mercuryrose for seasons, it took a while to convince the large molly of something.. It was going to take a bit to convince the strict deputy that Hollypaw was ready to join the ranks of warriorship.
Mercuryrose’s dark green gaze was watching Hollypaw carefully as she moved silently within the shadows. One thing that Mercuryrose loved about Shadowclan’s territories is that it was easy to lurk within the shadows. The large Maine Coon’s steps were silent, she was light on her paws. The deputy was watching Hollypaw’s moments, finding flaws but also finding what the young apprentice had done from her stance to also tracking. It appeared that she learned well. Watching the young molly successfully catching the fish and ducks, she listened closely to Hollypaw’s words. A memory had entered Mercuryrose’s thoughts, mainly thinking about the time that she shared with Auroraskies, Cometchaser and her other siblings. Although coming off as cold, she cherished her siblings as they went through a lot more than any family. Snapping out her thoughts, the Shadowclan deputy had stepped out of the shadows and made her way towards the black molly
Her expression remained nuteral at first, not giving anything away. A couple of moments later, Grimrose had came out of the shadows to join her apprentice and Mercuryrose. The oriental molly was looking nervously at her best friend to over at Hollypaw, unsure about Mercuryrose’s decision. One thing about the female Maine Coon, she kept her cards close to her chest when it came to her decisions.. Which was an advantage and a disadvantage. Mercuryrose was looking over at the pieces of prey that Hollypaw had captured, remembering the frog over at the bush as well. Clearing her throat, the black and rose-gold molly had padded towards Hollypaw “While you have a long way to go.. No apprentice is perfect within their warrior assessment.” She said, thinking about Aspenpaw who claims that he was the best thing to happen to Shadowclan.
Her apprentice still had a long way to go.
Going towards Hollypaw, her eyes were narrowed when she was in front of Hollypaw. It wa silent for a few moments, Grimrose’s ears were pinned against her head as she was nervous that Mercuryrose would claim that Hollypaw had failed her assessment, causing the molly to become delayed within training. The black and rose-gold molly had released a snort, before leaning down and pressing her nose against Hollypaw’s forehead. “However, you have the heart of a warrior and have been incredibly brave.. The fact that you’ve been mentored by Grimrose, I knew you would be in good hands.” Mercuryrose said softly, keepin the words between only herself and Hollypaw. Leaning back, the deputy backed up before turning around and heading back towards the direction of the Shadowclan camp
“I will tell Juncostar that your ceremony will take place at the night, so your siblings may watch.” Mercuryrose said, knowing it would mean a lot to Hollypaw that her siblings within the night sky may watch an important moment.
Grimrose went towards her apprentice and embraced her, a tear running down her single eye as she was smiling brightly, proud of Hollypaw “I knew you would do it.” She whispered to her.