Night Rain (Ferny)

[Emeraldgaze]

Nightmare sat in Rainpaws dreams waiting for Rainpaw to show up, I have watched you long enough to know you will be very usefull... she thought. Nightmare stood up and began to walk around Ugh... where is the filthy vermin?

[fernfur]

As Rainpaw slipped into his usual soothing slumber, he realised...something was different. But he didn't linger on it, and let dreams take over his mind.
His eyes opened. He was in his usual dream...just hanging about the territory. But still...it was different. He decided that he would hunt. A dream-mouse appeared out of nowhere, and he began to chase it, feeling the wind rush through his fur...and then he crashed into something. No-he felt himself crash into someone. He sprawled to the ground. "Huh? Wh-Who are you?" he pushed himself up into a sitting position. "How did you get into my dreams??" Of course, he knew things like that. He wasn't dreaming this cat, this cat was a trespasser.

[Emeraldgaze]

Nightmare ruffled her fur and then flattened it her ears also flat against her head, At least you have a lot of energy.. Good for fights.. she added in her head. Nightmare licked her paw pad that stung when Rainpaw crashed into her, Nightmare. she said simply, And how? Oh it's simple since I am from the skies of course!! Nightmare gave a fake mrrw of laughter that sounded real enough.

[fernfur]

"Th-the skies?" Hmm...interesting. He knew his eyes would betray his curiosity, so he decided just to ask the question. "Why are you here? In my dream? What would you want to waste your time with me for?" Nightmare...that was a strange name. "Why are you called Nightmare?"

[Emeraldgaze]

Nightmare laughed, Because I am named Nightmare silly apprentice! being soft as a kit, Ugh...not my character she hissed in her mind, Because I came here to offer you a rare opportunity...me training you. she said in a kind voice that was like a gift wrapped up in lace. Though...there will be others with you of course.

[fernfur]

"Other apprentices? Like me? Will they be from NightClan too?" he asked. "Will I be able to be friends with them? And...what are you going to teach me?" he paused. He was confused. "I already have a mentor."

[Emeraldgaze]

Nightmare sighed, No, you are the only one from Nightclan. The others are in different clans. she thought for a while, It may be best to not get too attached to the apprentices you will train with, and this is a special kind of training...unless you want to take down the offer! her voice was a kind plead of innocense. Nightmare sighed, Geez...Rainpaw and Lilypaw are so annoying..[/i]

[fernfur]

"But...am I allowed to play with them?" he asked. This cat was so nice...but he wasn't sure if he liked her. Plus, she was trespassing on what would have been a fantastic dream. "And what are you going to teach me?" He knew the question must sound stupid, constantly being fired at Nightmare...but his curiosity was overpowering. He had to know...why.

[Emeraldgaze]

Nightmare stroked Rainpaws chin with the tip of her tail, Because I think you should be made into a wonderful warrior Nightmare purred, And as for playing....well you wouldn't want them to steal the spotlight after becoming such good friends would you? That would lead to bloodshed! Nightmare exclaimed, Even though I will be sending you into a war as part of my army... she silently thought.

[fernfur]

"I suppose we don't want bloodshed..." he mewed thoughtfully. "I understand. So...what are you going to teach me?"

[Emeraldgaze]

Nightmare shook her head, That is for next time..when I visit you all. she folded her paws under her, What are you're ... specialties Nightmare purred the last word.

[fernfur]

"Specialities?" he tipped his head to one side. "Oh, you mean like strengths?" he thought for a moment. "Uh, I'm pretty fast, I guess; I can strike and dodge quickly. And I'm agile, I can turn really quickly. I'm not all that strong, though. I can put a lot of force behind a blow, but it doesn't come very naturally to me." he told her. "Why are you asking me?" the questions just didn't cease.

[Emeraldgaze]

Nightmare smiled, Good for a spy... she thought, Oh..it will help with your training.

[fernfur]

Hmmm. he thought. He was silent for a fraction of a second, his tail flicking. "So you can, like, work with my strengths? Use them to my advantage?" Rainpaw wasn't sure whether he liked the fact she was taking everything so seriously. In fact, he didn't like her. "You know, it's pretty uncomfortable to have someone called Nightmare in my dream." he muttered cheekily, just loud enough for Nightmare to hear him clearly.

[Emeraldgaze]

Nightmare frowned I'm sorry that my clan leader named me that! she snapped, You know apprentices can't choose there name...look if you don't want to become the best you can be I can leave.. she said turning away, Stupid pile of mouse-dung that apprentice is..