Crowwing's Links
They are boyfriends, and they care very deeply for eachother.
They are boyfriends, and they care very deeply for eachother.
Crowwing (or at the time Crowpaw) was one of the first cats besides Sheepheart that actively tried to get to know Rabbitpaw and include him in the clan.
Smokechaser was Crowwing's mentor.
To say the least, Crowpaw and Smokechaser were a c h a o t i c duo. Yes, they are both fantastic fighters, and yes they work well together and get things done when they need to be done, but... they both have mischeivious and fun-loving dispositions and can get a bit carried away sometimes. Some of Crowpaw's lax and slightly irisponsible attitude rubbed onto Smokechaser as well, and Smokechaser didn't have the heart to be strict with Crowpaw. They were well known for their pranks back in the day, and still pull a few now and then.
Even after Crowpaw became a warrior, they remained close.
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Crowwing admires Smokechaser greatly and often looks towards him for guidence. Smokechaser is Crowwing's really cool uncle, but he almost thinks of him as a father (since Crowwing's father died in the epidemic). Crowwing is always seeking to impress Smokechaser when he can. Crowwing couldn't think of any cat who is more fit to be deputy, and he has no doubt Smokechaser will make a fantastic leader.
Crowwing was Smokechaser's apprentice
To say the least, Crowpaw and Smokechaser were a c h a o t i c duo. Yes, they are both fantastic fighters, and yes they work well together and get things done when they need to be done, but... they both have mischeivious and fun-loving dispositions and can get a bit carried away sometimes. Some of Crowpaw's lax and slightly irisponsible attitude rubbed onto Smokechaser as well, and Smokechaser didn't have the heart to be strict with Crowpaw. They were well known for their pranks back in the day, and still pull a few now and then.
Even after Crowpaw became a warrior, they remained close.
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Smokechaser is immensly proud of Crowwing, and that's not just because Crowwing was his first apprentice. Smokechaser admires Crowwing's upbeat additude, and his abillity to cooperate with his clanmates and diffuse tense situations. Crowwing has matured much from his days of being a energetic puffball apprentice obsessed with crows, and Smokechaser is proud to have been a part of his developement.
Cornfoot is Crowwing's sister.
They're both pretty close and like sparing and patrolling together.
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Crowwing thinks Cornfoot can be a little bit of a worrywart and a nag, but he understands that she's just doting on him. Crowwing thinks it's cute how easily she gets flustered and likes to tease her about her crushes on other cats, and other stuff (but nothing that would actually hurt her feelings!). Crowwing thinks Cornfoot is a fantastic warrior, and gets angry that people don't treat her seriously somtimes because she's softhearted and anxious often.
Crowwing is Cornfoot's brother.
They're both fairly close and like sparing and patrolling together.
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Cornfoot thinks Crowwing can be a little too mischievious sometimes, and wishes that he would follow the rules more. Cornfoot got dragged into many of his (...and Rabbitpaw's) schemes when they were apprentices, so she knows firsthand. Cornfoot loves her brother... but she wishes he would be more careful, he's gotten scratched up due to some poor decision making more than once. Cornfoot know's Crowwing is an adept warrior and can take care of himself, but she doesn't like seeing her brother get hurt.
Lambpaw is Crowwing's apprentice. They are good friends. Crowwing sees Lambpaw as a little brother.
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Crowwing for a while, was unsure as to why Waspstar appointed Lambpaw to him, Crowwing didn't really think they were a good fit. Crowwing is definitely a fighter and a hunter (those are his strong suites at least), and Lambpaw just... isn't. In addition it didn't seem smart for a black cat to train a white cat how to hunt, white cats stand out more while black cats usually have no issues. He didn't dislike Lambpaw, he was a sweet guy, but he just didn't see the reasoning behind it.
After a couple days of having Lambpaw as an apprentice, Crowwing confronted Waspstar about her choice. Crowwing wanted the best for Lambpaw, but he didn't think the best was him.
Waspstar admitted that she appointed Lambpaw to him because she beleived his attitude could help Lambpaw. She also knew Crowwing wouldn't judge Lambpaw for his small size or softer nature, and instead would help Lambpaw use these traits to his advantage. Waspstar thought that Lambpaw could use a confident (but not egotistical) and upbeat cat to look up too, as Lambpaw's self esteem needed some work as well.
Crowwing took this into note, and continued to train Lambpaw, encouraging him and working with him so he could be the best warrior he could. Crowwing talked to white/mostly white cats to learn how they hunted, and asked for tips from other cats who'd mentored apprentices before.
Over all the time spent with him, Crowwing has grown to adore Lambpaw and has no doubt he'll be a fantastic warrior. (though he tries not to dote on him, because he knows this is something Lambpaw doesn't like) Crowwing turns down his playful teasing with Lambpaw, but they both still get into a fair bit of shenanigans. He looks forward to seeing how Lambpaw will develop and mature in the future, and is glad to be a part of Lambpaw's life.
Crowwing is Lambpaw's mentor. They are good friends. Lambpaw sees Crowwing as an older brother
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Lambpaw was nervous to get a mentor, and didn't know how to feel about Crowwing at first. Crowwing was known to be a rule-breaker, a bit mischievious, but a very friendly cat and an adept warrior. He was known for his fighting prowess and lax attitude. In other words, he was a popular cat in the clan. Lambpaw as someone who'd always stuck out like a sore thumb and had n e v e r been popular, was afraid that Crowwing wouldn't be a good fit for him.
Their first week or two together was awkward... at best. Lambpaw could tell that Crowwing didn't really know what to do with him either, and this made his spirits gradually fall. He thought Crowwing would try to harden him into a warrior, or just be embarrassed of his scrawny excuse apprentice and give up.
However Lambpaw was surprised to notice that Crowwing wasn't giving up. When something didn't work with Lambpaw, he tried something else. When Crowwing didn't know how to teach Lambpaw to hunt, he asked around. When Lambpaw beat himself up over not getting something the first time, Crowwing didn't berate him but encouraged him to try again. When Lambpaw got emotional, Crowwing didn't make fun of him, but helped talk him through it. And best of all, Crowwing didn't baby him like all the other warriors did.
Lambpaw grew to respect Crowwing immensely, and couldn't imagine anyone else being his mentor. Lambpaw hasn't ever had anyone who has cared for him as genuinely and openly as Crowwing does, and is beyond grateful for it. Lambpaw looks up to Crowwing and sees him as the brother he never had.