TAA [RE-WRITE]

Taken place: A few moons after the dark forest battle.

Full Summary: Jade is a lone cat wandering the world. She doesn't have a home and she doesn't have friends. Her single mean, in life is to survive. Survival is key. She doesn't really care what other people think of her. All she needs in her life is well - life. Her life changes after a certain Shadowclan patrol catches her grazing their territory. Shadowclan thinks she is of harm and takes her in as a temporary prisoner. She despises their life and thinks that they have been trapped in the long harmful claws of a leader, manipulating their minds. After a while, she experiences things she has never experienced before.

On the other side of the problems, lies Tigerheart. The brave warrior of Shadowclan. The smart and handsome son of Rowanstar and Tawnypelt. He's still heartbroken after the pretty she-cat rejected him. Threw him away in the dungeons of his swooning mind. Dark things overcome him. He thinks he has nothing left in his mere life. Suicidal thoughts. Maybe, even murderous thoughts, for the one thing that shattered him.

Chapter 1

"Hope will never shatter."

-Unknown

"Rest in peace, lil' mouse." The dawn furred she-cat had a tiny mouse clinging from her claws, staring at it longingly, before swallowing the mouse whole. She eyed the squirrel with the beady eyes, it fat fluffy tail curled up.

"You know, Jay. That mouse was the hardest for you to catch. Don't even think about that squirrel. It's gross enough you swallowed that mouse whole." A fat tabby cat, jumped off the fence and faced her, his amber eyes glowing.

"Go away, Al. I don't need your help." She spat in his face, curling her lips.

"You're one wild cat. I tell ya, my owners will take you in easily. It's the life in there." He mewed, leaning forward. She sighed and flicked her tail.

Control your temper, Jade.

"Hello? Anyone in there?"

"I said, go away." She yelled over the top of her lungs, scaring away the birds near by. Not to mention the well intended squirrel. The plump tom shrugged and padded away, looking over his shoulder and muttering,

"Your loss." The green eyed she-cat rolled her eyes before venturing deep into the shady forest.

Her parents had died well before she could remember. The alley way where she grew up, was filled with stories of her parents. How'd they had risked their well known lives, just so Jade could live. The alley way was filled with horrendous cats. They lived like monsters, had no manners - and not to mention, they were bones through and through.

After many moons of harassment and disrespect, in many uncountable ways, Jade had no other option but, to run away from her crooked childhood and start out fresh. In other words, she felt like she had no other goal in life - but to survive. Survival was for her parents. It was a gift for them. If she could survive, her life would mean something. It was a twisted meaning, but to her it was her soul.

Jade sat in front of the flowing river, her eyes scanning it thoroughly to spot any fish, her tail swishing side to side.

I don't like the stench of fish. It sickens me. With that thought, she turned on her heel before jumping over the river, landing squarely on her feet on the other side. She huffed, proud of her skills.

"Nice jump." A voice broke her trance, forcing her to focus on the figure of a very, very familiar cat.

"Jasper?" She questioned. The grey tom padded out of the sun's shadow, revealing his tamed self.

"The one and only - long time, no see, Jade." He purred, slicking forward in one smooth stride.

"I really don't want to see you right now. Not now, not ever." She hissed, spitting disgust all over his face. Jasper chuckled, clicking his tongue.

"When can a pretty she-cat like you, not ever want to see me?" He whispered seductively, in her ear. Jade sighed, rolling her eyes and taking a step backward.

"I'm serious Jasper." She mewed calmly. He huffed and flicked his ears.

"Everyone misses you back at the alley. They've all been wondering where you've been." He whispered, a rare emotion passing his eyes.

"You're lying. I'm never going back there." Jade growled. He stayed silent. Jade narrowed her green eyes, eyeing the grey tom.

"Why are you out here, anyway?" She asked, turning around so she can face him. He smiled.

"I wanted to see you. Al told me you ran into here." Jade gaped her mouth open, but before she could say anything, Jasper was in front of her in a flash.

"I miss you, Jade." He said, his hot breath grazing her neck. She huffed and stumbled backward.

"I don't want anything to do with you." She hissed, glaring at him. He laughed rolling his ignorant eyes.

"Of course you do. Tell ya what, take me with you. Wherever you're headed next." He suggested, tilting his head.

"No can do." Jade replied immediately, lashing her tail. Jasper was still and studying her.

I need to get rid of him. Fast!

Taking a deep breath, she charged towards him making him stumble back a fall on his back. She pinned him hard, not letting him get up.

"Listen here, pretty boy. I don't need you in my life. I don't need anyone. It just me, myself, and I. Got it? So, get your lazy arse up and go home. Find another helpless she-cat." She hissed in his ear. He stared longingly up at her, his amber eyes glowing.

"You really don't understand how much I like you. Do you?" He said, before Jade let him get up. He gave her a tight smile.

"I like you so much, I'll obey your orders. - This is not the last you'll see of me. " He mewed, before running off past her, towards the alleyway. She let out a sigh of relief, after his figure disappeared into the horizon. Slouching her shoulders she continued forward.

The grass was lightly misted with dew drops. They made her pads wet. Jade was roaming unfamiliar grounds. It was the farthest she went from home. Her eyes were drooping with fatigue and her reddish coloured pelt was matted with mud and dust. - Her stomach was also growling.

I've lived on a single mouse for hours. - Time to get yourself some food.

A familiar curly tail filled her vision as she internally cheered. Again, the squirrel was feeding on small seeds, lost in it's helpless life. Jade licked her lips, as she sunk behind a rock. She eyed it carefully. Swishing her tail softly she prepared to jump. But before she could a very loud voice scared the creature away, leaving her to stare at nothingness.

"Intruder!"

Hey! This is a re-write of my very first story here on FFN. I've added a bit more storyline and new characters and I've spiced it up a bit! So, I hope you enjoyed the first chapter! It's very different from my old one! I have also left you with a very suspenseful cliffhanger. ;). For those of you who remember my old one, you probably know who it is!

[Oh and instead of Jay, it's Jade :3]

Till' next time

- Jay

EDIT: I have changed Jade's appearance, so if you need a glimpse.. here you have it! Oh - and I also included Jasper and Al's appearances too.

Jade- Reddish coloured she-cat with bright Jade coloured eyes.

Jasper - Grey tom with amber eyes.

Al- Ginger tom. Kittypet.

QOTD: Did you ever read my old version? [Probably not, I think.]