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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:
Darkkit (Pale fur with darker feet.. blue eyes, male)
Cinderkit (Dark grey with a slightly darker tail, green eyes, female)
Breezekit (White furred with dark blue eyes, male..)
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.)
Book Specific Characters
Starkit, Jaykit, Crowkit, Swiftkit, Stripedkit, Darkkit, Bluekit, Ashkit
Starpaw, Jaypaw, Crowpaw, Swiftpaw, Stripedpaw, Darkpaw, Bluepaw, Ashpaw
Static (Pale fur, Missing left eye, a scar across his face.)
Chapter 1
While Jaystar is out on a meeting, Stripedfoot is hurrying around trying to get everything done.
Swifttail walks into the room to see Stripedfoot sitting on the floor, panting.\
Swifttail "I think you need to take a break.."
Stripedfoot "Thats what I'm doing... Oh, Is your arm getting better?"
Swifttail "Yes, thank you."
They stay silent for a few minutes, then Swifttail walks out of the room, giving a quick goodbye to Stripedfoot.
Stripedfoot drags himself to his feet, and walks across the ship to check on Static.
Stripedfoot finds static reading a magazine... upside down.
Stripedfoot "Err.. You.. you're reading that wrong."
Static "I know.!" He leans back. "Im so bored!"
Static remembers his talk with the Taxi guy ( @the_guy545 ), In his head, "I lied to him.. No rogue killed them.. He wouldn't understand."
Stripedfoot waits a minute.Then Static speaks again.
Static "Crowfoot doesn't act the way she used to... Why?"
Stripedfoot "Well, she got attacked by a rogue.. He's dead now.. And, well.." His voice goes down to a whisper. "I think she likes Darkfoot, Which is on an extended patrol.."
Static nods, understanding.
Static looks around the room, then speaks.
Static "I personally have an interest in Swifttai-"
Swifttail walks into the room, Not expecting to see Stripedfoot again..
Swifttail "...Oh, Hi Stripedfoot.. what were you guys talking about?"
Static grabs his helmet and puts it on to hide his face, and Stripedfoot turns slightly, looking as if nothing happened.
Static "Y-you know.. the weather..."
Swifttail "We're in space, smart one, Now, what were you really talking about?"
Stripedfoot thinks fast.
Stripedfoot "Memories from when we were kits."
Static nods quickly.
Swifttail walks over and sits down.
Swifttail "I remember when we were kits! Always jumping around, Running.. Driving our mothers insane.."
Static nods, sadness radiating from his helmet.
Swifttail "I remember, The day... The day when you lost your eye, and your parents... killed.."
Static shivers, remembering something.
Static "That creature.. It wasn't of the Tribe. It killed atleast 15 Warriors, We were told to run, It chased.. I was the slowest.. It grabbed me, All of its massive claws, I was lucky to survive, I wouldn't have, If it wasn't for Jay, he was the fastest, He used a blade of a fallen warrior, He injured it, so we could run. I spent several moons in the Medical Unit.. My eye, and my parents, gone forever..."
He goes on to describe a large creature with six massive claws, its head, the shape of that of a fox, but much larger, A tail, Long and winding, a few tufts of dark fur, Its fangs were large enough to impale a warrior with ease.
Static "Tenebrae, Darkness.."
Swifttail "Then everyone treated you as if you couldn't do anything, when truly you were the strongest out of us all."
Static "Ima go, I'm too sad right now."
Swifttail "C'mon lets go trick someone, just like the good old days!"
Stripedfoot "Even I'm down for that, Haven't had fun for atleast a moon!"
They sneak into the Medical unit, and spot Crowfoot pacing around, clearly bored.
Static whispers
Static "I know what she's afraid of..Besides rogues.."
Static reaches into his bag, and gets what looks like a real snake, but its remote control.
He hands a rattle to Swifttail.
Static "shake it when I give the signal."
Static move the remote control snake in a way that makes it look real, Its nearby Crowfoot, Static gives the signal
Swifttail shakes the rattle, and Crowfoot turns around slowly.
At first Crowfoot looks around, then looks down..
Crowfoot "Great StarClan!!"
Crowfoot jumps, landing on the counter, Sitting, and staring at the snake.
The snake moves forward, raises its head, and waggles its tail.
Crowfoot "Back! Fowl Beast!"
She throws a book at it, but misses entirely.
Crowfoot jumps off the counter, over the snake, and runs out the room, and is caught in place by what looks like a large snake-headed creature.
Crowfoot screams, Then she hears laughing.
The snake beast releases her and takes off its head, it was a mask, and Stripedfoot.
Static comes out holding a remote control, and Swifttail with the rattle.
All three are laughing, while Crowfoot sits in the middle, embarrassed.
Static While laughing "It was Fake! You shoulda seen the look on your face! Your fur was standing straight! And when Stripedfoot stopped you! They all are still laughing.
Crowfoot "Static.. It was your idea, wasn't it."
"YEP!"
Crowfoot waits for the laughter to die down.
Crowfoot "You better go, before I show you something you don't want to see.. Remember when we were apprentices.?"
Static and Stripedfoot both jump up and run, Screaming.
Static and Stripedfoot "NO, NOT AGAIN."
Swifttail gets up and slowly follows them
Crowfoot was laughing quietly, holding a mask behind her back, It resembled the Tenebrae.
End of Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Static is walking down the hall, to visit a few friends he has made recently...
Several voices are squealing with joy at Static's Arrival.
Static "Hello, Cinderkit, Darkkit and Breezekit!"
Cinderkit She is hopping up and down.. "We want to hear your story!
Static "Maybe tomorrow.."
Breezekit "But you Promised!"
Static "Fine, I guess I did promise..." He walks over and sits, the kits sit at his feet.
Static "Where do you want me to begin?"
Darkkit "At The Beginning, Obviously."
Static "Okay, so, The first thing I remember is playing with my friends..."
Starkit is running around with the others, his pure white pelt shining in the lights, Stripedkit is running around in circles, chasing his own tail.. While Darkkit chases Crowkit, Jaykit and Bluekit are sitting, chatting back and forth in a small argument.
Starkit "C'mon, I can't run that fast!"
Swiftkit "At least try, slowpoke!"
Starkit uses his last bit of energy to tackle Swiftkit
Starkit He is sitting on Swiftkit, refusing to let her run. "Now who's faster!"
Stripedkit "ME!" Stripedkit attempts to tackle Starkit, but Starkit dodges, and Stripedkit lands on Swiftkit instead..
Jaykit has seemingly won the argument, as Bluekit is wailing about something not being fair..
Jaykit "what you doin?"
Stripedkit "I missed!"
Swiftkit "Get off of me, you lazy lump!" She uses her legs to throw Stripedkit off
Starkit "I'm bored.. Hey! look at Crow..."
They glance over, Darkkit has run out of energy and has fallen asleep, Crowkit Is rolling around in boredom..
Jaykit "Oooh! Lets all pounce on Crow, We all know how much she hates the dark!"
Starkit and the others nod, They all pounce on Crowkit, Then begin to slowly drag her to the back of the Nursery, a room with furniture, The lights are on..
Starkit "Stripe! Ima turn off the light!"
Starkit has to jump to reach the light, and turns it off, Crowkit squeals in fear.
All except Crowkit leave the room..
Crowkit "Its Not Funny!!! Jay! ... Stripe..... ...B-Blue..?"
She begins wailing in fear, as Jaykit wandered back in and made some random noises..
Crowkit "Stooop!! Noo! Turn the Lights back on! I don't like it in here...."
??? "C'mon Crow.."
Crowkit "ASH, Help Me!!! I don't like it in heeere!"
Ashkit drags Crowkit out of the dark room..
Crowkit "Thanks Ash!!"
Ashkit "What else are brothers for..?"
Bluekit has already forgiven Jaykit for the argument..
Bluekit "Jay Jay! Look what I made!"
She holds out a small bracelet, made with what looks like a sort of braided rope..
Jaykit "Woah, You made that?! How long did it take?"
Bluekit "Not that long!"
She holds it out closer to Jaykit
Bluekit "I made it for you!"
Jaykit seems surprised..
Jaykit "Really?!" Bluekit nods "Thank you!"
Jaykit puts it on, although its a bit large for his paw..
Jaykit "Ima keep this Forever!"
Bluekit hugs Jaykit for a moment, then releases..
Bluekit "Want to play Prey?!"
Jaykit nods, the others, including a sleepy Darkkit join as well..
Bluekit "I will start as hunter, You get five seconds to run!"
They all scatter, with Bluekit waiting for the time, She takes off, targeting Darkkit
Darkkit "AHHH! I Don't want to be a Hunter!!"
Bluekit lands her right paw on Darkkit's shoulder, he slows down immediately..
They both begin chasing the others, as the game continues..
...
Static "I have to go, Its getting late.."
Cinderkit "But what happens Next!?"
Breezekit "Yea!!! C'mon! Tell Us. Tell Us!"
Darkkit "I'm Tired, But I want More! Tell Us how you lost your eye! Who is Starkit?!"
Cinderkit she pauses, thinking.. "Heyyy! Jaykit is Jaystar!! He still wears that Bracelet Bluetail made! He never takes it off! And now it actually fits his paw!"
Static "That is correct.."
He pats the kits goodnight, and heads towards his own room..
End Of Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Static is slowly making his way down the hall... He stops as Swifttail blocks his path.
Static "Hello.. Swifttail.."
Swifttail "Just so you know, I overheard what you said the other day... when you two were just acting as if it was nothing. Oh, and by the way.. you're really bad at lying.."
Static shuffles a bit, slightly confused..
Static "Eh.. I better get going the kits won't shut up for a moon if I'm late.."
Swifttail "I know something about those kits you don't..."
Static "And what is that?"
Swifttail walks away, not answering the question.
Static walks into the room, the three kits surround him..
Static looks at them.. then realizes something..
Pale fur... pointed... dark grey fur... all three are siblings...
Are these Jaystar's kits?
Static shakes away the thoughts.
Darkkit "C'mon! You Promised!"
Static "Where do you want me to start..?"
Breezekit "How did you lose your eye!?"
Cinderkit "Or maybe you can tell us who Starkit is? Is he Dead?!"
Static smiles.
Static "He isn't dead.. "
"I'll tell you how I lost my eye.."
Starpaw was walking with Jaypaw and Stripedpaw, as Swiftkit is trailing behind.
Swiftkit "Its not fair I should be and Apprentice!"
Stripedpaw sighs
Stripedpaw "You're a moon younger than us, That's why you're not an Apprentice yet."
Jaypaw's ears twitch, and move towards a darker section of the ship.
Jaypaw "Is that normal?" He uses his tail to point at the dark area.
Stripedpaw "No.. its not..."
A screech can be heard from down the dark section of the ship, then silence
A loud siren can be heard by everyone, Brokensun speaks urgently.
"All Warriors, Make your way to section C. A Tenebrae is on the ship. Apprentices, Move to section A. Now."
Swiftkit is shaking slightly.
Swiftkit "We're in section C, Maybe we could hel-"
Several warriors are making their way into the dark area, all weapons ready.
Warrior "Didn't you hear? Apprentices to A, Move Already!"
Jaypaw nods, and they all begin running the quickest path to section A.
A growl is heard by the four, as a large creature busts through the wall, It has no eyes, but strange gills on its side, It's fur is almost pure black, one of Its claws larger than a Warrior's head.
The four slow down as quickly as possible, the Warrior from before putting himself in between them and the creature.
Tenebrae It releases a low growl.. It throws itself at the Warrior.
The Warrior tries to strike back, his sword shattering on impact with the creatures claws.. A sword which could be put near a black hole and survive.
Warrior "Move! It has Strong skin, Stronger claws, but a weak inside.." He releases his energy blades, Pouncing on the creature.
With the extra time, the four duck under the Creature and run.. They hear what sounds like something shredding, no sound comes from the Warrior, the the three keep running, Swiftkit looks pack.. The warrior's head no longer exists... and only a small burn on the creature.
Swiftkit trips and falls.
The creature makes its way towards the fallen kit, its drool slinging all over the place..
Starpaw "No you don't!"
Starpaw turns and grabs Swiftkit, and throws her towards the others.
"Now I just have to run.."
Too late, The creature pins Starpaw's tail with a massive claw.
Starpaw he whispers "Not this way.. not at this time.."
Two Warriors jump over the three, their white fur like snow.
They slash at the creature with the energy blades.. little happens, The creature slashes, instantly killing one of them, It slashes again, leaving a severe wound on the other.. but Starpaw.
Starpaw sees only a dull claw, then nothing.
Jaypaw looks on, as Starpaw's eye has been entirely removed..
Jaypaw breathes slowly...
Stripedpaw "Don't do it.. You won't win."
Jaypaw "I don't need to win." His voice is calmer than it has ever been before.. He grabs a Gauntlet, and slides it on his wrist, making a few adjustments to the size.. and he does something with a dial.
Jaypaw "I have 30 seconds, Grab Starpaw and run, I'll see what I can do."
Stripedpaw realizes the blade normally has a life span of over three moons without recharge... why 30 seconds?
Stripedpaw gets ready to grab Starpaw
Jaypaw gives a signal, as he turns on the energy blade..
Instead of the fine-edged light blue energy blade, Jaypaw is holding a pure white blade, it isn't fine edged, it instead is pulsing, seeming more blunt than sharp... He increased energy output..
Jaypaw throws himself at the creature, mostly trying to dodge..
The creature slashes, and its claw gets a tail-length away from Jaypaw's skull.
At this point Stripedpaw has grabbed Starpaw, and is slowly running away..
Jaypaw moves the blade, it makes contact with the creature's claw, the claw seems to melt away, as the gauntlet gives off a few sparks... 20 seconds..
Jaypaw jumps off the wall, as the creature slashes once again.
Stripedpaw has made it to Swiftkit, and they run.
Jaypaw brings the blade down, leaving the creatures paw on the floor, separated from its body.. It starts to regenerate.
"I can't keep this up, less than ten seconds left..."
Jaypaw runs, as he makes distance from the creature, he turns... five seconds left.
He hits a small button on the gauntlet, trying to avoid being burnt by the constant sparks, as the button is pressed, the blade fires from its gauntlet, It slowly makes its way towards the creature.
Jaypaw "This is for Star."
The blade makes contact with the creature, and most of the outer flesh of the creature is burnt away, Although it is still alive, Jaypaw catches up with the others, glancing at the bracelet that Bluepaw gave him..
Breezekit "Is Starpaw Dead?"
Static "No.. I said this earlier.. he lived."
Darkkit "So.. Jaypaw saved Starpaw?"
Cinderkit "No, Jaypaw saved Static
Static nods "That was the day I lost my eye, but either way, I'd rather lost an eye than my friend's life.."
End Of Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Static is walking down the hall, the fourth day in a row..
Upon walking into the room, he sits, the kits surround him, waiting..
Static "So.. where shall I start today?"
Darkkit "Continue the story from yesterday!!"
Cinderkit "Yea!"
Static "Ok.. Although my memory is a bit foggy after that.."
A Warrior carries a mangled Starpaw into the medical unit.
Someone sits, looking at him with shocked eyes
The warrior speaks
"This is the only injury, the others died."
The figure looking at Starpaw shakes her head
"Are the other Apprentices injured?"
The Warrior responds "No, They are fine." He pauses, then speaks again.. "Cinderpelt, will he live."
Cinderpelt shakes her head again. "I don't know.."
Starpaw raises his head slightly, startling Cinderpelt.
Cinderpelt "Put your head back down, you need rest!"
Starpaw He keeps his read up, staring at Cinderpelt "I won't die, Not now, not here, Not like this."
Cinderpelt seems confused by how easily Starpaw is dealing with the pain.
Cinderpelt "You need to rest..Now.."
Starpaw sets his head back down, and sleeps..
Starpaw wakes, to see his friends looking at him.
Crowpaw looks at him
Crowpaw "Does it hurt."
Starpaw feels a sort of anger welling up inside him. He hears Cinderpelt speaking outside the room
"He can't become a true Warrior.. not now.."
Starpaw "I'm Fine."
Cinderpelt walks in, her ears flattened to her head.
Cinderpelt "Starpaw, I'm going to be honest with you, the chances of you surviving the next moon are slim."
Starpaw He replies with an annoyed hiss. "I will die When it is time!"
Starpaw drags himself off the medical unit, standing straight.
Starpaw "You don't understand.. I didn't need that eye anyways.."
Cinderpelt "No, But your brain is more vulnerable now.. If anyone would to place their claws right, it would kill you.."
Starpaw He speaks with a slight mrrow of laughter "Then I guess I have to learn to move.."
Cinderpelt is clearly frustrated with him.
Swiftkit "I'm going to be an apprentice soon.. Thanks to you."
Starpaw "I guess won't be long before the others are Warriors.. I need to catch up!"
Cinderpelt "No you don't, you're not going anywhere."
Starpaw lets another annoyed hiss
"Fine, But don't expect me to be sitting here all the time!"
Cinderpelt sits in a chair.
Cinderpelt "Its not that I don't want you to be free, Its because I care about you, and right now, for your safety, you need to stay in here."
Starpaw He seems to break down. "All the other apprentices will laugh, Because I can't see, I'm useless"
Jaypaw steps forward, a blank stare on his face
Jaypaw "Whoever laughs is gonna be missing more than some fur when I'm done with them."
Starpaw seems to be thankful yet annoyed..
"Thanks.."
End of Chapter 4