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Characters
Current Leader - Jaystar ( pale-furred with a darker face,tail,feet, and ears, Pointed, I believe is the term, Blue eyes, Male. Previously Jaywing)
Commanders
StripedFoot (Brown-furred with Dark stripes, Amber eyes, Male)
Lead Soldiers:
DarkFoot (BlackFurred with a blue eye, and a green eye, Male)
BlueTail (Grey furred with a blue tail, Dark blue eyes, Female)
Swifttail (Very thin, White fur, Blue eyes, Female)
Others:
Crowfoot (Black furred with white paws,chest,tail,ears, green eyes, Female, Scientist/Doctor)
Purdy (Old, With Dark grey fur, Green eyes, Male, Lead Engineer.)
Brokentail (Light grey with a few darker striped, Green eyes, Male. Previously Brokensun.)
Chapter 1
Jaywing lies in his bed, suffering from the Greencough that controls him, He gets up, going to get something to drink
Bluetail stops him
Bluetail "Jaywing, What are you doing?"
Jaywing "Gettin somethin to drink, why?" His voice is rough with sickness
Bluetail "No you don't, Stay here, I'll get it for you."
Jaywing's plan is going accordingly..
While Bluetail is getting him water, Jaywing hurries to the control room, where he would normally send transmissions to other factions
Back in Jaywings room
Bluetail" Jaywing, I'm back with your wat- ... Jaywing? Ugh.. Better alert the guards.."
Jaywing's guards catch up to him, and attempt to bring him back to bed.
Jaywing "Don't lay a paw on me!"
his guards obey and instead stand by him, while putting on masks to protect themselves from the sickness.
Jaywing begins speaking with another faction, as he would normally do.
Jaywing "The Tribe wishes for a neutral alliance." He begins coughing, then looks back up, sickness in his eyes.
"We will we remain neutral if you do, we only want pea-" Dizziness and blurry vision consumes Jaywing, He falls, His guards catch him, he then goes unconscious
Jaywing wakes up in a Medical unit that has been placed where his bed used to be, Bluetail is looking at him, sadness and fury in her eyes.
Bluetail "Jaywing, You should never have crept off like that, What if your guards weren't there?! You're not leaving bed until the Greencough has gone."
Jaywing lies in silence for a few seconds
Jaywing "Wheres Darkfoot and Stripedfoot?"
Bluetail Darkfoot is out on an extended patrol, He says he got a distress signal of sorts... Stripedfoot is busy with just about everything.."
Jaywing lets out a sigh.
Jaywing "Stupid Greencough, Why cant it just go away!? I have things to do, Places to be.."
Bluetail "now you're just acting like a kit..."
End of Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Jaywing now lies on the medical unit, His thoughts are cloudy but something interrupts them
Bluetail" Jaywing, Are you Ok? you seem zoned out.."
Jaywing never truly confessed his feelings, but he doesn't have enough energy to think of a lie
Jaywing "I feel terrible..." Jaywing moves his head slightly to look at Bluetail, but he cannot see her very well."
Bluetails eyes fill with concern, she turns around and speaks to the doctor quietly so Jaywing won't hear.
Bluetail "He's already fainted twice, his vision is slowly failing, Sometimes he doesn't even recognize me, CrowFoot, What can we do?"
Crowfoot looks at Jaywing, then turns back to Bluetail,
CrowFoot "Unless we get help soon, He and many others will die"
Jaywing Begins screeching the same sentence repeatedly
Jaywing "I DON"T WANT TO DIE!!"
Crowfoot walks over to Jaywing and puts her paw on Jaywing's chest, making him calm down.
CrowFoot "You're not going to die..."
Jaywing looks at CrowFoot with miserable eyes.
Jaywing "Then why did you tell BlueTail I was going to die?!"
Crowfoot nervously glances at Bluetail
Crowfoot "How did you know what we said?"
Jaywing, "Ever Since my sights been lost, I could here Stripedfoot halfway across the Ship!!"
Crowfoot leaves to get something else that will help Jaywing sleep*
End of Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Jaywing gets jolted awake, his nose filled with strange scents, he no longer feels the weight of sickness, he sees somebody looking at him, and he speaks in the soft voice he knew and loved
Jaywing: Who are you? Where am I?
Hidia: Don't worry, you are safe, we are the scavengers, we are helping you.
Jaywing: I feel so... well. What you have done to me?
Hidia: Its okay, we believe to have find a cure. The Arachnid DNA seem to poses a strain that allow them to survive the disease. We use that strain and the Disease DNA to synthesize a cure. Here is the research, take to your people, we are glad to help.
Jaywing: Thank you. Do you want anything in return?
Hidia: No need for. We have little, but we have what we need. We are glad to help in whatever ways we can.
She smiles and help him get up.
When Jaywing comes back to his ship, he's greeted by two guards wearing masks, Bluetail, and Stripedfoot
The guards see that Jaywing is well, take off there masks, Then Welcome him with happy smiles.
Bluetail "Jaywing! You're back! and your not.. Sick!" She squeals with joy and begins bouncing up and down, Stripedfoot looks at Jaywing and smiles.
StripedFoot "Good to have you back Jaywing."
Jaywing "Good to be back."
Crowfoot hurries to catch up with Jaywing.
Crowfoot "We've got a cure!!"
An old voice startles the group
BrokenSun "A cure, for Greencough?"
Crowfoot "Yes! We brought Jaywing to The Scrap Scavangers, and they cured him! they gave us the cure to Greencough!!"
Crowfoot Although Our Genetics science is limited, We could Create a plant which holds the cure, We could use it for when Greencough breaks out!"
BrokenSun "Hmm, What kind of plant?"
Crowfoot "I was thinking a mint-like plant, in case it could be used as tea, Tea that cures Greencough!!"
BrokenSun "Yes, Great idea! what shall we name this plant?"
Crowfoot "ehm, I haven't though of that.. its up to you."
BrokenSun " ... ... we shall name this plant GreenMint!"
Crowfoot "Great!! I'll get to work right away!"
Crowfoot runs past the others and into the genetics lab.
BrokenSun "You say these "Scrap Scavengers" gave the cure?"
Jaywing "Yes, although I must've been asleep the entire time.."
BrokenSun "I feel as if we should gift them.."
Jaywing "One of them said, " We have little, but we have what we need." But I think they could use supplies."
BrokenSun "Then that is what we shall do, with their permission of course."
End Of Chapter 3!!
Chapter 4
After BrokenSun made the offer for supplies
Hidia: We are glad to receive the gift but... - she thinks for few seconds - I belive we should decline your offer. Think on it as a... compensation.
Brokensun: Compesation for what? You only helped our people.
She agains thinks for a while. She then answer with a sad voice:
Hidia: Some things born on the darkness dont need be bring to light. I hope you don't get offended, but we have to decline your offer.
Brokensun seems confused.
Brokensun "If you wish to decline out offer, we will be fine with that, if you ever need any help, anything, we will be of service.
Jaywing Jaywing speaks with amusement in his voice "The only things that offend us are laser pointers... And sometimes milk, At least thats what I think of right off the top of my head."
Jaywing heads to the genetics lab to see how Crowfoot is doing.
Jaywing "Hello, Crowfoot, Hows prey running?"
Crowfoot "Im doing fine Thank you... I grew this yesterday... Its a prototype Greenmint.. but right now it won't accept water.. so its slowly dying.."
Jaywing "huh, Interesting, I'm not good a fancy science.. and genetics.. that stuff.. I just don't understand it.."
Crowfoot changes the topic
Crowfoot "Jaywing, I have a question.."
Jaywing is now sitting backwards in a chair
Jaywing "ask away."
Crowfoot Where has Darkfoot been all this time? The patrol was only suppose to last a few days.. and those Swiftwings of theirs are pretty quick.. They should be back by now.. even if they did get a distress signal.."
Jayfeather he speaks with a purr of amusement in his voice "why you care about Darkfoot so much, eh?"
Crowfoot feels her pelt growing warm with embarrassment.
She replies sharply
Crowfoot "Stay Outta my fur!! It doesn't Matter why I care So would you just Shut it about Darkfoot! I only asked where he has been! You've been doing this for weeks now! Why!? Why can't you just leave Darkfoot and Me at Peace?!"
Jaywing begins feeling uncomfortable.. he stands up..
Her fur standing straight with anger, Crowfoot realizes she has unsheathed her claws while yelling at Jaywing
Jaywing "I understand, I'll stop talking about it so much, Ok?" All the amusement from before has left his voice
Crowfoot forces her fur to lie flat, and sheathes her claws.
Crowfoot "Thank you.."
Jaywing leaves the room, startled from the aggressiveness from Crowfoot
End of Chapter 4
Chapter 5
As Bluetail enters Jaywing's room, she sees him pacing around nervously.
Bluetail "Jaywing, Purdy wants to see you, He wants your permission about something..."
Bluetail brings Jaywing to Purdy, Who is yelling commands at the other engineers.
Purdy turns his head, to see Jaywing walking up to him.
Purdy Howdy, Young un' Glad y' could make it.
Jaywing quickly nods.
Purdy So, I was wanderin' If I should intall this new... tech-no-logy. And I thought I would ask someone wit' a bi' O' Experience.. Its a lil' bi' fancy fer my taste, Its some sort of Wireless Control sort o' thing. an' that thing in yer paw can control it, In theory a'least. I reckon you might wann' test it out, we have a training ship ready.. Outfitted with all this... stuff..
Jaywing looks at his right paw, then looks back up to Purdy
Jaywing I should give it a try, Thanks Purdy, And yes, We would like this technology on the Novas...
Purdy's eyes grow wide.
Purdy I don' have clearance to work o' the Novas..
Jaywing rights something down, then looks back at Purdy
Jaywing You do now.. I'll test the technology right away.
Purdy looks around, confused, then walks away towards the Nova bay.
Jaywing is already at the chair used to remotely control the test ship, He places his right paw onto a small metallic plate, Then small metal spikes Attach to the metallic part of Jaywing's paw, He flinches as he gets used to the constant tingling from the device
Jaywing mutters to himself
"This better work, for our Tribe's sake"
as the test ship powers on, Jaywing gains the instant ability to control the ship with extreme accuracy, although pain is constantly shooting through his right paw. He is able to control almost every single one of the ships systems, Controlling them with what he thinks are his thoughts.
After the training session, Jaywing is rubbing his right paw. he visits Purdy in the Nova bay.
Purdy Well? Did it work?!
Jaywing Yes, It did.. So who all is getting this surgery?
Purdy pulls out papers which are marked, showing they came from Crowfoot.
Purdy Er, Brokensun alread' got the surgery.. all thats left is.... Stripedfoot..Bluetail. Darkfoot, and Swifttail..
Jaywing nods, then he begins walking away, he hears Purdy muttering.
Purdy "Young un's riskin' their lives for the Tribe, While Im stuck here doin' maintenance..."
End Of Chapter 5!!
Chapter 6
Jaywing goes to visit Purdy again, and sees Purdy building a ship which hasn't been requested
Jaywing "Purdy, What are you doing..?"
Purdy "Pff, You're not the only one who likes adventures.."
Jaywing "Purdy.. I'm not sure if its safe for you to battle.. or pilot a ship.."
Purdy "Is Tha' so?" He puts his paws up, and stands in a battle stance that has never been taught to warriors, He wants to battle Jaywing
Jaywing "You don't want me to do this.."
Stripedfoot walks up besides Jaywing, looking at Purdy
Stripedfoot "Mind if I give a try."
Jaywing "You're better than me at fighting, And i'm pretty sure I can take down Purdy.."
Purdy "Well, You gonna stand aroun' Lookin' like a fox ina' fit?!"
Stripedfoot launches himself at Purdy, claws sheathed
Purdy quickly sweeps Stripedfoot's left leg, grabs it, The sends Stripedfoot spinning in the air, then landing on the ground.
Stripedfoot He's laying on the ground, looking at Purdy "You're better than I thought.."
Purdy "They don' Teach apprentices the way they used t'"
Jaywing and Stripedfoot exchange glances, then both launch themselves at Purdy once more.
Purdy quickly dodges Stripedfoot's slow but heavy attack, Delivering a quick blow to the Commander's neck, Sending him to the floor, He attempts to dodge Jaywing's attack, But fails, and instead is set Holding Jaywing back
Purdy "I knew I taught you well, but I guess theres things I don't know either" He pauses "Bu' theres things You Don' Know Either"
He grabs Jaywing's Arms, and headbutts Jaywing in the chest, knocking the breath from him and sending him sprawling onto the floor.
Jaywing "Who knew Old Engineers could learn new tricks? Apparently you learned, Purdy"
Purdy looks down
Purdy "Why call m' by my real name, When truly, If you lik' it or not, You are still my son and I am still your Father
Jaywing looks down as well, Ashamed that he has been acting like he was never related to Purdy.
Jaywing "Sorry" He slowly looks back up "I've clearly underestimated you either way... And.. Yes.. You can build, and pilot, any ship you want.."
Purdy speaks with a purr of amusement
Purdy "You couldn' of stopped me if you tried."
End Of Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Purdy has clearly stopped working, as the constant loud noises has stopped, He calls a few others to him, Excitement is racing through him.
Purdy "BrokenSun, Jaywing, Stripedfoot, an' Bluetail!!! Com' quickly!"
The four soon enter to see a half painted ship sitting in the dock, He throws paint cans at the four.
BrokenSun "...What do you want us to do?"
Purdy "I wants ya's to Mark the ship, Wit' your names, Of course.!"
Bluetail "I don't know if I feel comfortable painting someone else's ship.."
Purdy "Is' Okay, I Want Yous to pain' it, otherwise you wouldn't be here!."
Jaywing looks unconvinced, but excited.
Jaywing "Are you Sure about this?"
Purdy "as Sure as birds fly!"
Bluetail mutters something in Jaywings ear
"What about the ones that Don't fly?"
Jaywing "... I guess I'll go first.."
He carefully paints "J.W WASNT HERE"
Stripedfoot Ok.. Now I'm interested..
Stripedfoot takes a can, and on the opposite side of the ship, paints "S.F W HERE"
Bluetail seems more convinced, and takes both colors of paint, and writes "BLueTail"
Brokensun takes the can last, and paints an image of a sun.
Purdy "Yea! Than' you for your time"
His eyes are bright with happiness
End of Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Jaywing wakes up, Not in his bed, But in the middle of a strange forest
He slowly gets up, but for some reason he isn't hungry or tired as he usually is.
As he looks around, He sees a Warrior who is partially transparent
Unknown Figure "Hello, Jaywing, Happy for you to visit us."
Jaywing looks around, his fur standing upright, at the Warrior
Jaywing He speaks with a shaky voice "Am I dead? Who are you, Where am I?!"
The figure stares at Jaywing.
Unknown Figure "Jaywing, I thought you would recognize me.. I am DarkSun, Previous leader of the tribe."
Jaywing begins looking concerned.
Jaywing "Am I dead?!"
Darksun "No, you are not dead."
Jaywing "Why am I here?"
Darksun He speaks softly, "A Warrior will rise, another will fall, The plant of life will wither, and a seed of Darkness may sprout."
Jaywing is now wildly looking around, His mind whirling around, he notices he is showing distress.
Darksun stops speaking as the forest's wind picks up, The Warrior begins to fade.
Jaywing "Wait! You can't go yet, Tell me more, What does it mean?!"
As the warrior fades, the sounds around him slowly vanish, He looks down, to see himself fading as well
Jaywing wakes up in his bed, halfway fallen, He gets up, hoping to see the strange forest, but its no where to be seen.
Bluetail enters the room, staring at Jaywing with concern
Bluetail "You were making a racket all of last night.."
Jaywing gives a silent apology, He walks out, hardly paying attention to his surroundings, He walks to see Crowfoot.
Jaywing "Hi, Crowfoot," He begins explaining the strange dream.
Crowfoot "I don't know... Maybe I could give you some medici-
Jaywing cuts her off
Jaywing Have you seen or heard anything suspicious, With anyone It can't be just a dream!!"
Crowfoot looks around nervously, then closes the door.
Crowfoot "Well, Stripedfoot has been acting more... aggressive lately.."
Jaywing "He keeps saying somebody put something sharp in his bed, that could explain..."
Crowfoot makes a quick glance to the door, then lowers her voice.
Crowfoot "A warrior attacked me," She mumbles "He said if I tell anyone, He'll Kill me."
Jaywing glances at the door, then quickly begins speaking
Jaywing "How so? Injuries?"
Crowfoot is barely whispering
Crowfoot "He pulled a blade on me, set it to my throat, he was going to kill me, but settled with slashing my arm." Crowfoot shows her bandaged arm
Crowfoot "He will find out, and when he does...." Her voice trails off, and her eyes begin to well up with tears.
Jaywing "Tell me the name."
Crowfoot whispers the name in Jaywing's ear
After looking for this warrior for a while with no luck, He is making his way to the bridge, But hears a Screech coming from the general direction of Crowfoot's room.
Jaywing turns around, Bolting in the direction, As he passes a warrior, he swiftly takes their sword, giving a quick apology
By the time he reaches Crowfoot's room, He walks, in, and sees a warrior Holding his blade pointing down, as if we was about to kill Crowfoot, The warrior's Ears swivel in Jaywing's direction, The warrior turns around, Holding the blade towards Jaywing.
Warrior I am the Rightful leader of the Tribe, I will show him, I will show all of you!" He yowls as he launches himself at Jaywing
Jaywing feels a small bolt of energy, his nose is filled with the scent of his dream forest, He sees A Transparent yet fiery Commander standing beside him, a Commander from Darksun's rule..
Jaywing Is filled with energy, as he swiftly dodges the jab from the warrior Traitor, He then quickly slashes at the Warrior's paw, Missing, Then quickly disarms the warrior.
End Of Chapter 8
Chapter 8-Part 2
Jaywing Is filled with energy, as he swiftly dodges the jab from the warrior Traitor, He then quickly slashes at the Warrior's paw, Missing, Then quickly disarms the warrior.
After the warrior is disarmed, Jaywing underestimates the Warriors fighting skills, The Warrior knocks Jaywing to the ground.
Jaywing's Mind is filled with blur, He attempts to get up, the the rogue warrior kicks him.
Jaywing sees the warrior lift his sword, Head towards Jaywing, Jaywing hears only these words.
"You Will Wither, I Will Sprout."
The Rogue warrior plunges the sword into Jaywing's chest, And Jaywing's vision grows blurry, then to black.
Jaywing wakes up, His chest no longer feeling the pain, He gets to his paws, He is in the forest.
Most of those standing in front of him are concerned, But yet a slight anger burns in their eyes.
Darksun. Jaywing, It is not your time. We will let you fight again.
Another warrior, seemingly made up of blue flames begins speaking.
"Jaywing, Brute force is not always an option, Move with the wind, Let the current carry you."
Jaywing. "I need to get back there Now.
Darksun "Then it will be."
Jaywing fades from the forest, then feels the cold floor beneath him, He doesn't feel any pain, And slowly gets up to see the rogue with his back to him, Jaywing looks at his chest... No wound. He must've made a sound, The warrior turns, expecting to see someone other than Jaywing.
Rogue "H-How.. I Killed You.." He pauses "I killed you once, And I'll do it Again"
While Crowfoot is sitting in the corner, The rogue launches himself at Jaywing, sword in hand.
Instead of picking his own sword, Jaywing waits for the Rogue to reach him, as the sword reaches only half a tail-length from his chest, He moves sideways, Hitting the Rogue the the ground from behind using both paws.
The Rogue gets back up, then lets a furious hiss, Throws himself at Jaywing, who now has is eyes closed.
Jaywing ducks under the sword, Then brings himself up, Launching the rogue halfway across the room.
Other soldiers appear, Then quickly captures the Rogue.
Crowfoot is still sitting in the corner, Unable to speak from shock.
Jaywing nods at the soldiers, then turns towards Crowfoot
Crowfoot "I watched you die.. The blood on his sword is still there... H-how..?"
Jaywing "it doesn't matter, what does, Is that you aren't dead."
End of Chapter 8 (part 2)
Chapter 9
Jaywing Sits, watching two ships battling as a test, his ship, the Echo Of Darkest Night, and another ship, currently only known as "Sidera Finem." He sees that his ship has taken massive damage, while the Sidera Finem Has taken little damage, then his attention is drawn to Purdy
Purdy "That Sidera Finem or whatchamacallit is pretty good.. Where'd it come from agai'?
Jaywing "A patrol found it, Inside the territory, It had no crew, already painted.. For some reason had the Tribe's mark on it.."
Purdy Makes your Echo loo' like a bug tha' been squashed...
Another voice begins speaking, its BrokenSun.
BrokenSun "Jaywing, Would you like this ship to be your own?"
Jaywing "Kinda... I don't know, how bout we can give it t-"
Purdy "How Bout we let IT Decide."
They look at Purdy, surprised.
Brokensun Its worth a try.. His voice is doubtful
After clearing the ship of all life, Many warriors and soldiers are in seperate ships, All lined up towards the strange ship.
Bluetail is hopping up and down with excitement, While Stripedfoot seems bored.
Stripedfoot "Its not gonna do anything.. Its just a ship."
As he was speaking she ship slowly turns towards Stripedfoot and the small group, It releases an extremly loud mechanical growl.
Stripedfoot seems to be attempting to convince himself.
Stripedfoot "It was... Er... Just a..a.. a.....It was just its systems cooling down...?"
Jaywing moves closer to to the Window.
The ship does the same, moving closer to the main ship until its massive spikes are on either side.
As jaywing looks straight down the front of the ship, into its Ions, The ship moves even closer, until its two inner spikes are nearly touching the main ship.
Stripedfoot "Its gotta be just.. moving .. because... it.. It wasn't stopped correctly....."
The ship releases another low mechanical growl.
Stripedfoot jumps back.
Stripedfoot "OK, OK, I get it.. Its.. Not.. just a ship...?"
The ship then moves away, to its original position.
Jaywing "Maybe I can communicate with it.. Its unmanned right now.. so.."
He sends a transmission.
"Hello, I am Jaywing, Who- no.. What are you?"
The ship responds in the same low growl, Seeming to say the following:
Ego sum Sidera Finem, te, JayWing? (I am Stars End, You, Jaywing?)
Jaywing "yes. Will you join as an official... member... of the Tribe?"
"Ego ibit Te ,Jaywing, et Tu Tantum Te" (I will join You Jaywing, You and Only You)
The ships paint changes to a deeper blue, one that matches that of the Tribe.
End of Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Bluetail "Jaywing! Jaywing!"
Jaywing turns around, to see Bluetail panting as if she ran across the entire ship.
Jaywing "Whats wrong?"
Bluetail "It did it again!!"
While Jaywing is wondering why it happened again, Bluetail grabs him by the paw and drags him halfway across the ship, to a large window.
Outside, Lays a seemingly upgraded version of the Sidera Finem.
Jaywing How did it decide to upgrade now?
Bluetail "Look, chunks of it came off.. they seem to be held to it.. by some force.. It also Released a lot of its armor.. Its faster.. Lighter.. But with the same strength"
Jaywing sees how the ship has separated into pieces
Jaywing Whats next..?
Stripedfoot is sprinting towards Jaywing, He trips, and slides all the way to Jaywing's feet.
Stripedfoot Something is wrong with Crowfoot!
The Three Sprint all the way to the medical unit, Crowfoot is huddled in the same corner from before, Staring wildly Across the room. She sees the three, The takes another look, then slowly stands.
Jaywing "Whats wrong.. you seem.. Different.."
Crowfoot "I don't know.. just.. ever since I was attacked I can't seem to calm do-"
Something falls off a shelf, and Crowfoot jumps, startled. It was a book..
Crowfoot "I'll be happy when that Fleabag is hung."
Jaywing seems to remember something.
Jaywing Actually.. He's not getting hung.. Crowfoot looks confused I need you, To poison him..
Crowfoot With what?
Theres a slight Darkness in Jaywing's eyes.
Crowfoot Deathberries.. No, I can't.
Jaywing "You have too, He has records of escaping multiple times.. Please."
Crowfoot looks down, But decides to do it...
Crowfoot "Fine, But you owe me."
One of the Guards who fetches the prisoner's food stops by the Medical unit, Crowfoot tells the guard to give the Rogue a sort of drink, It looks good, but holds a deadly secret.
Jaywing watches as the guard delivers the drink to the Rogue, Who smells it.
Guard. The guard lies. "Apparently They found enough of it to give to the prisoners, Waste-Not-want-not."
Now, Crowfoot is standing beside Jaywing, Watching.
As the Rogue downs the drink, he comments.
Rogue "Its a bit flavorless.. but I guess thats what you get half this stuff is several moons old.. "
His voice trails off as his eyes glaze over, His head lands flat on the table, his body limp.
Crowfoot looks away, Regretting any decision to poison the rogue.
The Guard picks up the dead Rogue, and walks back into the main building.
Jaywing "Thank you, Crowfoot, You saved not only yourself, but the many more possible victims."
Crowfoot is almost crying.
Crowfoot "Its Not My Job To Kill!! I Wanted No Part In This!!"
She runs off, holding her arm to her face.
End of Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Crowfoot wake up, And sees A familiar forest around her.
Crowfoot "What message do you have for me?"
Instead of the faded soft voices, She hears a dreadfully familiar voice.
"You.. You Killed me.. Didn't you.. You Killed me.."
Crowfoot "No.. No.. I Didn't Want to kill you!"
Rogue "You.. Abandoned me, Your own Kin..."
Crowfoot "NO, I have not abandoned you, You, You Abandoned Me, Brother.. You already knew mother loved you best, So Why, Why Try to crush me even farther than that?"
He Is Growling with rage at this point.
Rogue "I can kill you In that world, I can kill you here as Well."
He Throws a slash, Claws unsheathed, only half a tail-length from Crowfoot's Throat, Then he gets pushed back, rolling on the floor, By a mysterious force..
A soft voice that sounds half-familiar speaks.
"I thought You would've given up by now."
Mist floats around Crowfoot, Then A Three-Clawed hand, covered in fur, Rests its place on Crowfoot's shoulder.
Crowfoot "W...Who are you?"
"I am Sidera, Sidera Finem."
Crowfoot's eyes widen.
Crowfoot "But.. You.. You're a ship..?"
Sidera Finem "That is the form I have taken within the living world.."
Crowfoot turns around and sees a very tall creature standing, it looks similar to Jaywing, With its color pattern, But it's ears are unnaturally long, It has paws with have three long, claw-shaped toes. It has fangs that are nearly as long as it's toes, It's tail, Is over three time's the length of any natural Tribal (Tribal isn't the scientific name, But its the name of the Species.) It looks intimidating, but looks kindly at Crowfoot.
Sidera looks up, seeing behind Crowfoot, Watching the rogue launch himself at Crowfoot once again.
Sidera simply moves Crowfoot to the side, The Rogue Strikes Sidera, With a massive gash in Sidera's chest. The wound seems to reform, As if nothing happened.
Sidera Finem "This was your mistake, There will be proper consequences."
Sidera Unsheathes 3 Massive claws, With a dark-grey tint.He seem to disappear for a second, and reappears standing in front of the Rogue, who is Backing away Frightened.
Sidera Slashes the Rogue's Right arm, Which was completely removed by Sidera's attack. The Rogue's wound doesn't bleed, It seems as if it won't regenerate either.
Sidera Sheathes the massive claws, and steps back, to speak with Crowfoot.
Sidera Finem "You must Wake now, We have Two new Brothers for you to meet, And old forms to be scrapped."
Sidera walks away, slowly fading, Crowfoot turns around, The Rogue is already gone.. She realizes she is fading too.
Crowfoot wakes, Seeing A warrior pushing her, Attempting to get her to wake.
Crowfoot "Whats going on....?"
Warrior "Jaywing wants you.. Somethings happening.. "
Crowfoot jumps up, stretches, then heads to the Observation deck, To see Jaywing looking out.
Jaywing "Hello Crowfoot.."
Crowfoot "Whats happenin-" She looks out the window, and Sees The Guardians, All tinted grey, Lifeless..
"No.... This is bad..."
Jaywing "Calm, Look over there.."
Crowfoot sees six ships, With similar paint jobs as the Guardians had, Theres two more ships there as well, One Green, One Purple.
Jaywing seems to know exactly what happened.
Jaywing "They've shed their skins, They Are stronger now, And the two.. They are new.. The Green one is Quasar.. The purple is Pulsar.. We now have eight Guardians."
Crowfoot looks extremely relieved and happy, The Jaywing speaks again.
Jaywing "I need to try to control Sidera.." He holds up his right paw. "If he lets me, that is. We must go immediately,"
Crowfoot sighs, Then along with several warriors, bring Jaywing to Sidera's Strange control room...
Jaywing He holds up his paw again. "I don't see anything compatible..." He sits in the chair.. which seems to be designed for something taller... with longer arms.. He sets his paw on the side, where the controller would normally be.
"I guess I cannot actually control hi-"
The Metal twists, And seems to have a compatible outlet..
Crowfoot "Don't forget.. Too much information travelling through you, And you could Die. OK?"
Jaywing nods, And puts his paw on the controller, It immediately connects.
Jaywing feels the normal warmth of the technology, The feels a pulse of energy Go through him,Stronger than most, His muscles tighten, And he remains tense.
Crowfoot "Remove him NOW."
Jaywing Seems to be Overwhelmed, But He struggles out the word "No". The warriors back off.
While Jaywing is losing focus, He Hears whispers, Barely audible.
"He isn't strong enough."
"He will die.."
"He Can Control me. But not yet. He needs training. He needs a stronger Mind."
Jaywing feels a light and cool Three-Clawed paw Rest on his shoulder, He feels another pulse.
Jaywing is beginning to be filled with rage, As He has little sight, He feels blood trickling down his chin.
Crowfoot "Thats Enough, Pull Him Out, NOW"
Before the warriors reach him, Jaywing feels one more pulse of energy, Not from the controls, But from Himself. He Lets out a loud Growl of rage.
The Massive ship's thrusters Seem to Jump to life, And Jaywing sends it Hurdling through the territory, He sees an asteroid, And While controlling the thrusters, he also attempts to control the weapons.
The Strongest pulse yet Crawls through Jaywing's body, His Sight is now lost, He cannot feel his legs, His right paw is shaking uncontrollably. His consciousness leaves him.
He wakes up slowly, and Feels warmth breath on his ear. His hearing has returned, And he begins to get his sight back. He sees Bluetail Sitting On the floor, Her head resting on her arms near his head.
Jaywing Turns's his head, Directly at Bluetail's worried face.
Although He Is tired, He puts amusement in his voice.
Jaywing "No wonder I couldn't sleep.. Your breath smells Terrible"
Bluetail lets a small purr of amusement.
Bluetail "Sorry.. I was worried when Crowfoot told me what happened I thought you were Never gonna wake!"
Jaywing "Its only been a few hours..."
Bluetail closes her eyes for a brief moment.
Bluetail "No, Jaywing, You were out for nearly 15 days.."
Jaywing tries to get up, But he falls back down from lack of energy.
Jaywing "So I haven't eaten for 15 Days"
Bluetail nods
Bluetail "It was too dangerous to do anything to you while you were in that condition..."
Jaywing "Well.. Can you get me somethin' to eat?"
Bluetail gets up to go, But then pauses.
Bluetail "Actually.. Im going to stay here.. Guard! Can you get Jaywing something to eat?"
The Guard nods, then head out.
Bluetail "You owe me.. I had to take over for you that entire time.."
She moves closer to Jaywing's face, then the guard comes back, She quickly moves away.
Guard "Er.. After.. so long of not eating this.. this is all you can have.. Until your stomach gets used to food again.. Crowfoot said so.."
The Guard gives Jaywing a few small packs of crackers, and a small glass of water..
Jaywing "Thanks.. I swear she is trying to starve me.."
Bluetail responds as if she knows everything..
Bluetail "Actually.. I read it once.. If you don't eat for so long.. Then eat a feast.. You will probably die.."
Jaywing reaches his right paw to begin eating, But realizes it wasn't moving.
Jaywing ""Ehm..." He attempts to move his right paw, He sees it.. its not restrained or anything.. He cannot feel anything in his entire right arm.. "Whats wrong with my arm...?"
Crowfoot has returned, and heard the question.
Crowfoot "We believe That because of how much information traveled to your brain.. Your arm is temporarily ... Eh.. Useless.. For a week, at least.."
Bluetail has only sadness in her eyes, along with another emotion Jaywing doesn't know.
Bluetail "Its only temporary.."
Jaywing blinks, then begins eating the poor excuse of a meal..
After Jaywing has finished, He realizes Bluetail is sleeping in the same position he first saw her in, head on her arms, sitting in the floor, Waiting for Jaywing..
Jaywing moves his left paw, and pats Bluetail on the head.
He softly speaks.
"Good night.."
END of Chapter ...11?
Chapter 12
It has been weeks, Jaywing's right arm is now gaining its movement back, Bluetail still watching.
Brokensun calls a meeting, With Jaywing standing next to him.
Brokensun "As you all know, I am getting old, I've already outlived many leaders, But I will not last long. I will no longer be leader of the Tribe."
A few gasps rise in the crowd, Brokensun waits for them to die down.
Brokensun "Jaywing, You have been an excellent commander, You are to be next leader of the Tribe. You were not born within the Tribe, Therefore you cannot be called Jaysun, You will be known as Jaystar from this day until your last, I will retake my Warrior name as BrokenTail."
This doesn't make any sense.. Im no Leader, I am a Warrior, A Fighter, A Commander...
Brokensun takes off a strange amulet, and hands it to Jaystar.
Brokensun "Today, A new Leader rises, May the guardians of the stars light your path."
Jaystar takes the amulet, and puts it on.. Instantly hundreds of memories from previous leader rush through him.
Jaystar is standing, Lost for words.
Brokentail "Jaystar, I know, You see yourself as a fighter, a warrior, you think this stops you from that, you are wrong."
the entire ship begins shaking, and a loud mechanical growl sounds in the air.
Brokentail stands, staring, confused.
A half-transparent shape begins to appear next to JayStar and Brokentail, The creature is tall, has three massive claw-shaped toes on each paw, its tail winding behind it, It stares at Jaystar and Brokentail
"Hello... Jaystar, now?" It nods its head towards Jaystar
Jaystar "S-Sidera... How? You cannot become a physical being.. You.. You walk within dreams.."
Sidera Finem "I can walk as I wish, As can you, You are growing in power, You must rise."
Sidera rests his massive paw on Jaystar's shoulder.
Brokentail raises his left paw, Claws sheathed, showing that the meeting has ended. He then walks away.
Sidera turns his gaze towards Stripedfoot, A commander who has been working for nearly twice as long as Jaystar.
"You, Come here, Someone wants to meet you."
Stripedfoot looks confused, he walks up to Sidera, Stripedfoot is tall, But much shorter than Sidera.
Another mist appears, and another shape, similar to Sidera, forms, It looks stronger, Its three claws longer.
"Hello, Stripedfoot."
Stripedfoot "Who.. Who are you..?"
I am Hybrid, Brother to Sidera, Your friend already has been chosen to control the ship that Sidera calls his own, I wish for You To control the ship I call My own.
Stripedfoot "If thats what you want."
Stripedfoot glares at Jaystar, although Stripedfoot thinks He should be leader, He also has a weight off his shoulders, he feels... Happy for Jaystar.
Hybrid steps into his thoughts.
"No point in being jealous, it is what it is.."
Jaystar is still staring at Hybrid and Sidera, They begin to fade.
Jaystar turns towards Stripedfoot.
Jaystar "Ugh.. Why did it have to be me I'm not good at this sort of stuff..Who will be the next commander?"
Stripedfoot "Well.. There's always Swifttail... Bluetail... ooh, What about Darkfoot?"
Jaystar "You're right! although I we have to wait for Darkfoot to return.."
Stripedfoot "Hm.. Well.. Ima go.. sleep.. Sidera's friend wanted something."
Jaystar "Okay.."
After Stripedfoot walks away, Jaystar sees Bluetail running towards him.
Bluetail "Congratulations!" She hugs Jaystar, and almost makes him fall down.
Jaystar "Thanks..."
Bluetail "So... what are you gonna to first?"
Jaystar "I dunno.. I need to appoint a new commander.."
Bluetail seems slightly annoyed.
Bluetail "Don't look at me.. I'm no commander, Maybe Darkfoot when he returns."
Jaystar "Thats what I was planning on."
Bluetail lets a sigh of relief.
Jaystar "Well.. I guess I better get to work.."
End of Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Swifttail is looking for a new creature, while Jaystar is having a meeting with a different faction.
Swifttail has her paw raised, as a peace sign to the creature, who is at the Window of the ship.
The creature seems peaceful, but then shoots a red spike through the window.
Swifttail raises her other paw, Showing for attack, the battleships attempt to lay waste to the creature.
Swifttail looks beside her, her loyal warrior has a red spike forming, She cuts it off, then it reforms to a clump, The Soldier howls in agony, then attacks Swifttail, She ends the infected warrior quickly.
Swifttail regrets it, but it had to be done.
"Im.. sorry.."
She attempt to run towards an escape pod, but an infected crawls out from it, It used to be an apprentice...
"Im sorry.."
She does the same to the Infected apprentice as she did with the soldier, She notices another infected behind, but is too slow, It tackles her.
She hears a loud hiss, and sees a figure moving, with a large blade, everything is moving slow for Swifttail, she notices the figure wearing a familiar helmet..
"Hey, Ugly!"
The creature turns towards the figure, and attempts to attack, the figure ducks swiftly, Breaks the infected's arm, and puts a quick end to it.
"Are you gonna sit there!?"
He grabs Swifttail by the paw, and half-drags her to a ship, it looks tribal, but the paint is ruined.
"even his voice is familiar."
She wakes, laying down in a torn seat, with a helmet sitting beside her, She looks up, to see the driver of the ship.
Swifttail "S-STATIC?!?!"
She sits straight up, and pulls out a gun, aiming at Static's head.
"Hey, I saved you, atleast give a "thank you" mmkay?"
He looks back, to see she dropped her gun, her gaze softened.
Swifttail "I thought you were dead.."
he gives a slight sigh.
"Your battleships are okay, half the Darkest Nights are infected.. and destroyed, Your total death count is fortunately only 37.. Im glad it wasn't 38..." He stares at Swifttail.
She is still staring at him, he returns the gaze... Just like old times...
Static "We're going back to the main ship."
Swifttail "No, You Can't, They will KILL you!"
Static "They will not kill me, I will return their artifact.."
Swifttail "I.. guess, I could Escort you.."
Static "No, I'll escort you, you clearly haven't seen that gash on your arm.."
Swifttail looks at her arm, to see it wrapped in cloth.
When they make it to the ship, A small army is waiting for the broken down ship.
"Step Out of The Ship with your Paws up!"
Swifttail steps out first, clearly not feeling well.
Static steps out next, helmet on, and paws up.
"You Hurt her!? Fire!"
The soldiers get ready to shoot, and Swifttail steps in front of Static.
Swifttail "He did not Harm me, he Saved Me, now, Lower your weapons, or else."
All the soldiers lower the weapons quickly, Swifttail leads Static to a large, shallow bowl, floating in the air, with ancient-looking water in it, A small slot in the middle, Used to hold what looks like a sphere.
Swifttail "return it."
Static puts his paw into the bag, and brings it back out with a strange sphere crystal, He places it in the slot. Whispers rise around them, then fade, the last whisper says the following; "Thank you..."
Now Static leads Swifttail to the Medical unit, Crowfoot is waiting, and is surprised to see Swifttail's arm, but almost screams when she sees Static.
Several guards come in, and point their guns at Static.
Swifttail whips around, and disarms the soldiers, trip them, then returns staring at Crowfoot.
End Of Chapter 13