[RC][Cherry&Bear] Shadowed Training

Early morning sun was turned the waters of Dogwood Pond a lovely shade of golden orange and created sharp shadows along the edges of the forest. The contrast created a strange natural beauty that was only visible for a few moments each morning. In the shadow of a large elm tree, sitting between the roots was a burly tabby tom with sharp amber eyes. He was the definition of what kittypets expected a wildcat to look like, large muscles rippling beneath a messy coat riddled with the scars of past battles. His ears, jagged with rips and nicks, were pressed back against his skull as he watched a heron snap a fish out of the water, disturbing its golden sheen.
His name was Bearshadow, and his irritation could easily be singled back to one thing. He had asked his young apprentice to meet him there before first light and yet,here he was, alone as the sun began its climb into the sky. Cherrypw was likely a good match for him, as they both had somewhat powerful personalities, and from what little experience he had with her so far, it was likely he would need it. That was alright with him, he decided quickly, he would turn her into a good warrior if it killed them both. Still, she would be cleaning ticks in the elders den for the next moon if she didn't show herself soon.
He stood as the heron took to the air, and padded out into the sunlight to watch it fly off. The sun felt good on his pelt, and he stretched, digging his claws into the soft earth. He glanced at his paws and pondered for a moment the extra toe on each of his fore paws. Certainly, they had benefits, but it was such a bizarre trait that he rarely took time to ponder. He was content to believe it was a blessing from StarClan. A low sigh escaped him as he turned his attention back to the woods and to waiting.