Before The Darkness
Lilyfeather is a DarkForest cat, but how did she get there? She was first Lilykit, striving to be leader, then Lilypaw, a perfect apprentice. But how did the darkness begin to rule her heart? And what will she do to redeem herself to the Clans?
Idea credit to Flight of a Dove
Chapter 1
I padded among the dark undergrowth, weaving my way through ferns and brambles. The ground was sopping underneath my feet, and I stopped before I fell into the river that cut its way through the forest.
"Lilyfeather? I see you decided to meet with us today."
I didn't turn my head, fearing he would be able to see the plan formulating in my head. "I wouldn't miss it, Icetalon."
He sat down next to me, gazing into the water with his peircing blue stare. "Of course. I understand that enthusiasm, that's what makes you such a valuable cat," he meowed lowly.
I prick my ears to the oncoming pawsteps, trying to forget Icetalon's comment. "Hawktail? Is that you?"
"Yes. I thought your brother was coming, Lilyfeather. Where is he?" Hawktail asked, seating himself between Icetalon and me. "Oh, that's right. It's a full moon tonight. How did you get out of that torture?"
Not easily. "I pretended that I was sick. Mooneye was tending to a few of the kits, so it was easy to convince her apprentice that I needed to stay." I meowed calmly. My throat still hurt from pretending to cough all afternoon, so my mew was rough.
"Great," Hawktail purred. "I think it's time to enact our plan."
I flicked my tail irritably. "Tonight?"
"Tonight," Icetalon confirmed. "The Clans fall tonight."