3rd Prophecy; Video

[notmyprophecy]

 

[The view is of a black cat, with green eyes and a rather pleased expression on her face. The cat that got the cream? Yeah that's how Hollyleaf looks. She has the scars she gained as a human, but they're less noticeable, with her fur. The D-Terminal appears to be propped up against something, because she sits before it, most of her body visible.] Alright, it's been a few days and nothing new. If this world's finally got it right, I'm willing to forgive it for a lot of things. Good to see fellow non-Twolegs are enjoying this too.

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[strengthinkindness]

[Fluttershy nodded; she may not understand, but she can respect that that's just how that world and the clans operate.]

So what does it take to become a medicine cat? How long would an apprentice have to study?

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[notmyprophecy]

[A low rumble rises from Hollyleaf's throat and she appears disgruntled.]

A lot of studying. First, you need to have the drive and ambition, and sometimes, the talent. The...connection with StarClan. Some cats know since they're little kits that they want to become a medicine cat, others take awhile to figure it out. Some are chosen with symbols or signs. RiverClan's, Mothwing, a moth's wing appeared outside the medicine den, so the story goes, and she had the knack for learning about herbs and remedies.

You have to be able to memorize every herb, every illness, and still to show dedication to StarClan and skill at interpreting their signs and dreams. I...tried it, once, because I wanted to be dedicated to my Clan, but I was better as a warrior. My brother ended up medicine cat in my place.

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[strengthinkindness]

Oh...I see...

[She was listening, really, and it was all very interesting. But she couldn't help wondering about Hollyleaf's agitation all of a sudden. Had she said something wrong?]

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[notmyprophecy]

...It's really tough. Being a medicine cat. For a lot of reasons. The ones who do it...they're amazing.

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[strengthinkindness]

Mm...yes, it sounds like it would be a lot of hard work. Those who do it are certainly something.

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[notmyprophecy]

My brother's training to be the main medicine cat. Jayfeather, he's a brilliant cat.

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[strengthinkindness]

You must be so proud of him.

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[notmyprophecy]

I am. Jayfeather's done so much to help the Clans.

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[strengthinkindness]

He sounds very admirable.

What about you, though?

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[notmyprophecy]

Me?

[Blink.]

A warrior, nothing special.

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[strengthinkindness]

Oh, that can't be true. Warriors protect their clan, don't they? That's just as admirable too, even if it's not the same as a medicine cat.

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[notmyprophecy]

Yes...

Yes, it's admirable to be a warrior, that's true. Warriors do a lot for the Clan.

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[strengthinkindness]

...Are you all right...?

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[notmyprophecy]

...

Sorry. I don't think I want to talk about this anymore.

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[strengthinkindness]

Oh...all right...

I'm...sorry if I...said anything to offend you...

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[notmyprophecy]

...You didn't. It was nothing you did. I promise. Ah... here, we've been talking so much and I don't even know your name. I am Hollyleaf.

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[strengthinkindness]

It's nice to meet you. I-I'm...Fluttershy.

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[notmyprophecy]

Your name fits you.

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[strengthinkindness]

[She smiles; it's not the first time she's been told that, but she's never really sure how to answer.]

Thank you...

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[notmyprophecy]

Clan cat names usually name their kits meaningfully. Your name, more like any other here, sounds like you were named as a Clan cat.

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[strengthinkindness]

Really? [She'd gotten used to people questioning her name.] Thank you.

Back home, ponies' names also seem significant to a pony's personality.

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[notmyprophecy]

What a relief! So many names I've heard... They don't make sense to me. Why wouldn't a name have meaning? Or...maybe they do have meaning, just not the kind I'm used to.

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[strengthinkindness]

[She nods in understanding.] Mm...They have some...kind of meaning...I think it's based on the language the name comes from.

Nothing straightforward like ours, though...

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[notmyprophecy]

So... Like naming a kit something that means something in badger... [She tries to imagine it. She smiles and, just a little, laughs.] I'll never understand humans.

[Said with some degree of fondness.]

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[strengthinkindness]

[Fluttershy couldn't help giggling a little.] Something like that, I guess.

But they're not all bad, humans...They're just like any other kind of creature you're getting to know, with their own way of doing things that make sense to them and how they live and survive.

[There's a bit of distance in her eyes as she talks, a small fond smile that doesn't seem to be brought about by anything in particular.]