Omens Part 1
These were days of peace and prosperity on third earth when one other stood above all others ruling with a just heart and a razor claw, and though omens foretold in the book would be ignored the tragedy to come was necessary. For it was written that he would be born of fire, a king to lead his people to victory against ancient spirits of evil.
But this story has a very different beginning than what you're used to. To start with my name is a rather unique one, Starlorne. Word to the wise, ever call me by my full name and I will end you where you stand. I make money by being a referee for the games that are held regularly. I also am one of the only lions to not be born royalty. You aren't hearing things, I was born and raised in the slums and along the way befriended two cats named wilykit and two are a handful if they want to be. Now about how I look, I have unusual brown hair down that reaches down to my butt and is constantly in a braid. I have green eyes and I constantly wear a white sleeveless shirt and a red skirt with white leggings though no one ever sees me because I have a black half cloak I constantly wear with the hood up. Most people don't even know I'm a lion, they just pass me in the streets, ignoring me.
I was walking through the slums looking for Kit and Kat because they are most likely getting themselves into trouble. I look up and see some alley cats picking a fight. I sigh and take out my signature weapon,a throwing star. Taking aim I throw it at the alley cat, it embedded itself at his feet and he turns to look at me and says, "Why you." They lunge at me and I just step out of the way all the while critiquing their fighting style. "Poor stance. Horrible posture. You don't even know how to use your weapon." That just gets them riled up more. The leader comes at me and I press a pressure point and he's down for the count. "GIve up. No matter what you try you can't win." I watch as the others flee and the guy I saved comes up to me.
"So who can I thank for the assist?" he says as he hands me my throwing star. I smile as I realize something, "The name's Star. So what is the crown prince doing in these parts of town." He just take his hood off and says, "It's my dirtiest cloak and it's still a bad disguise." I just smirk as another cat comes up to us and says, "What's so important you'd risk your life coming down here." He gets this mischievous smirk on his face and says, "That depends can you keep a secret?" They start walking away and the prince grabs my shoulder when he notices I'm not coming, causing my hood to fall down. They both get wide eyes as I pull my hood up and run.
About an hour later I find Kit and Kat taking food from a stall. Sighing I grab the scruff of their necks and lift them up, "Hi Star...soooo how much trouble are we in?" Says Kit. "A lot of trouble...I turn my back for five seconds and you disappear...Now I am going to put you down and we are going to go home and get ready because I will most likely have to ref a game soon." I bow their heads in shame as I let go of them and we start walking back to our humble abode. Which happens to be ruins when we hear the alarm.
I sigh, "So what do you think it is this time?" Then Kit says, "Could be some prisoners or it could be more lizards. Who knows." I then get this sinking feeling in my stomach and tense. All of a sudden I see fire everywhere and the great walls of Thundera in ruins. What most cats don't realize is that I'm a seer, I can see bits and pieces of the future.
Then my vision starts to clear and the kids probably noticed me tense as well. "Kit, Kat please. Carry a weapon on you at all times. I have a funny feeling that something bad will happen very, very soon." They only look at me and Kit says, "Alright. But what's going to happen." I shake my head and say, "I don't know exactly but it may very well end Thundera."
Turns out I was right about having to ref a game. So many cats want to compete they had to have an intermission so I could get some rest. It is also during that break I found Kit and Kat stealing food again. So after giving them some money I went exploring but that soon ended when the idiot prince decided to challenge his brother, and of course I had to ref the match.
"The first to ring the bell wins. If I catch either of you cheating I will intervene. Cheating can be defined as using a weapon, using anything to pin your opponent to the tree, Trying to kill your opponent or receiving outside help. When you hear the horn you may start climbing. If you start before the horn you will receive a ten second penalty. Do you understand these conditions?" They nod and I hear the crown prince say, "I'm gonna ring that bell." I can only sigh at his immaturity. Then his brother says, "And I'm gonna ring yours." Then he has the nerve to try and flirt with me I only glare and say, "Don't even try it slick." that earns a laugh from his brother. The one I saved earlier that day. I go to the top branch above the bell waiting for them to blow the horn.
Then the horn sounds and the boys start climbing. The crown prince starts out fast while his brother paces himself and it's obvious who the winner is. I only lift the tigers arm as I pronounce him the winner. After that little escapade I find Kit and Kat so we can go home after I realize they were pickpocketing, "You two can't go one day without being pickpockets can you." They just smile sheepishly as we start running back to our house.
Back in the little house I take my hood off, seeing as both Kit and Kat know I'm a lion. We eat our dinner and I admonish Kit about his table manners, "Kit do not do that at the table. It's rude." Then I remember something, "That reminds me I got you two some presents." I reach into my bag and pull out a hair tie for Kat and a new bag for Kit, "Enjoy you two." Then Kit says, "You know it's not always going to be this way. Once I get that map all three of us are going to the city of treasure, Eldara. We can also repay Star for her kindness as well." I smile softly at this and say, "You two don't owe me anything, I just can't watch you two carry on without at least some place to call home." Then Kit says, "But we want to and besides we'll have more food than we know what to do with and so much treasure people will be begging us for it." These two are such kind kids. They shouldn't have to live like this. After all I just want them to be happy.
"Okay you two bed time. We have a big day coming and I for one do not want to be bone tired when it comes." They look at me and yawn, "But were not tired, right Kat...Kat." Kit looks over and notices his sister is already asleep. I smile softly and move her to bed as Kit climbs in beside her. I start to sing a lullaby after that.
As the sun starts to sink and the stars start to wake
The crickets come out to sing, The song of the night that fills the air
Assurance that tomorrow is there.
Now you may rest with the song of the night in the air
While you dream your dreams and the stars watch on
With the song of the night in the air.
At the Palace:
"You see. It is just as I said there is something different about you." says cheetara Lion O turns to her and says, "Is that why you keep following me?" She says, "Maybe. By the way did you know that lion in the slums?" He just looks at her, "No, first time I've ever seen her. Though she did know who I was and for some reason saved me from those alley cats." He turns to look at the slums, "She said her name is Star. We may or may not see her again so I don't know. But I can't shake this feeling that I should know her. Like I've seen her somewhere before." Cheetara then says, "Maybe you do know her and just can't remember." She then jumps over the wall and disappears leaving Lion O to his own thoughts, "Why do I feel like I should know her?"