This is my second fanfiction so far. I think I have some really good ideas for this story as it progresses, so I hope you stick with this. I don't update that fast, due to school and the occasional writers block, but I will update whenever I can. I hope you enjoy this chapter and please leave a comment. All criticism is welcome. If you like this story, please check out my other stories.
A slight breeze blew throughout the lush greenleaf forest, making the leaves on the trees shake slightly. Prey, that was usually out scavenging for food, were snug in their cozy nests, sleeping out the deep darkness of night. The moon hung high in the sky, watching over the land and bathing it in a bright silver light that illuminated the forest floor. The occasional hoot of an owl or snapping of a twig as some nocturnal creature traveled through the terrain, kept the forest from being completely silent. The forest was like many others, full of trees and thick undergrowth. The occasional stream or river cutting through the land.
One place in particular stood out in this moonlit forest. A small wooden house sat in a small clearing at the edge of the forest. The wood that had made up this twoleg structure had rotted after so many years of being left exposed to the elements. There were gaping holes in the wall, allowing access to many forest dwellers. Moss and vines covered the sides, showing the age of this structure.
Two bright, amber eyes gleamed from within the darkness of one of the holes in the wall. A few moments passed before the creature padded slowly out of the shadows and into the moonlight. The light revealed a sleek and slender she-cat. Her pelt was dotted with orange and black splotches of fur. She padded gracefully across the wood beneath her paws as she crossed a small wooden deck. She came to an abrupt stop a few tail-lengths away from the edge. Her gaze was focused on a small cat sitting at the edge, facing the green forest.
The cat pricked up its ears as it heard the other cats approach, but it never turned to face the cat. Instead it kept its gaze fixated on the sight in front of it. "Its beautiful, isn't it?" the cat meowed, finally acknowledging the other cats presence.
The she-cat nodded in agreement before taking a seat next to the smaller cat "It never ceases to amaze me. A land full of wonder and adventure. I would love it if I could just spend my days out there, exploring what secrets this world hides."
The second cat turned her head in wonder "Then why don't you?" her eyes filled with confusion as she searched the older cats gaze for any hint of what she was thinking.
Wrapping her tail around her paws, the first she-cat let out a deep purr "Because this is my home. Your home. Our home." her amber gaze remained focused on the copse of trees that separated her from a world of adventure "Too much has happened here for me to leave it. This is where I had first met your father."
"How come you never talk about him?" the young cats eyes were questioning as the cat stared at her mother.
"That, my dear, is a story for another time." The mother's gaze met her daughters, her eyes full of wisdom. The gentle breeze that had washed over the landscape had started to pick up, making the young cat shiver. "Come along, Glade. It's time for you to sleep. Being out here won't help either of us."
Glade glanced up at her mother "You go ahead Rain. I'll be there in a moment," she meowed softly, almost to the point of being inaudible. Rain sat there for a moment before pushing herself back to her paws. Without another word, she slipped back towards the entrance to the old wooden shelter.
Glade turned her gaze back to the shadows that lined the woods What is out there? Is it really full of adventure like she says? Her thoughts flashed through her head as she stared longingly at the prey filled forest. A soft voice called from within the wooden nest, dragging Glade from her thoughts. With one last look over her shoulder, Glade followed the path her mother had taken and disappeared into the warm shelter of the den.