No Copyright over Sonic/Warriors

Darkness covered over the great tree that marked the location where the cats of the forest would meet. The wind began to stir as the lake shook to the rythm of the spiraling leaves. Suddenly, four silhouettes emerged from the shadows and placed themselves on top of the branches, connected to the tree. As the moon broke from the cloud's grip, it displayed enough light to show that the four silhouettes were cats, but with no shadows-spirits that have passed on into the afterlife. Once they were settled in, one of the cats, a dark gray tom with green eyes gave a sharp grunt to get the other cats attention.

"Greetings, to you all," he bowed his head in respect. "Graywhiskers, Auraheart, Oceanpelt."

"Breezefur." All three cats bowed their heads in response.

The gray and broad tom, also known as Graywhiskers, was the first to speak. "I see that we are all here then?"

"Just as we agreed ." Auraheart, a lavender colored she-cat with blue eyes, replied.

"Then let us cease this insolent chabbering and get on with the task in-hand!" Oceanpelt growled. Her calico fur began to stand and her colorless eyes shone brightly. "We are here for one purpose, and one purpose only-or have you all forgotten that?"

Excluding Graywhiskers, Auraheart and Breezefur were the only two to cast annoyed glares at the sadistic she-cat. Just as Auraheart was about to respond, Graywhiskers held out his paw to stop the she-cat from advancing. He turned a stern look at the older she-cat before she stopped herself, much to Oceanpelt's satisfaction.

"Unfortunately," Graywhisker began. "Oceanpelt is right: we all have a reason of being here and we don't have much time."

All three cats looked uncertain at the wise tom, but didn't say anything.

"As you know, a new prophecy has been unfolded," Graywhisker continued. "but unlike the others, this one does not just effect one of our clans, but instead, it will effect all of them!"

"And it will likely lead to their destruction." Breezefur whispered sadly.

This caught the attention of all three cats.

"Are you implying that my clan is too weak to be able to survive this!" She exclaimed.

"That is not what Breezefur is saying!" Auraheart growled. "All of our clans are equal in strength- both physically and mentally, but there is a chance that they could all be wiped out unless they learn to cooperate with one another."

"She is right, Oceanpelt." Breezefur said, with a hint malice in his voice toward the she-cat.

She merely snorted in disgust, but didn't say anything. Breezefur gave her one last look before continuing.

"Just like Graywhisker said, a new prophecy has been unleashed, a dark evil is growing and our clan must be prepared for when the time comes. We each have chosen four seperate cats to be the ones to save our home and they have to be warned."

All three cats nodded.

"Good," Breezefur continued. "Then let us leave and do what we were sent here to do; afterwards, it's all up to them."

And with that the four cats went their seperate ways. Graywhisker faded into the shadows and Oceanpelt dissolved into the lake. Only Breezefur and Auraheart were the only ones who haven't gone yet. The she-cat could see the look of despair in the tom's glowing eyes and placed her tail on his shoulder to comfort him. He noticed this and looked to see her eyes full of concern and sympathy.

"Have faith," Auraheart spoke cheerfully. "They will save our clan-I know it."

As quickly as she said it, her body started to decay until she dispersed into soil. I hope you're right. Breezefur prayed. As he continued to stare at the remains of Auraheart, he vanished with the wind. As his body began to fade, he repeated the words the prophecy had left: '"There shall be four: one from each clan, who shall band together as one and vanquish the rising storm.'"

All remained quiet.