Blackstar sighed, dipping his paw into the cold water of Moonpool. He had already run into Stonefur, and he'd only been dead for half a day. He knew Russetfur would be here later, ready to receive her nine lives.

Blackstar started as he saw Russetfur climbing the slope. She was here early. Littlecloud and Flamepaw followed at a long distance, eyeing Russetfur sorrowfully. Blackstar grinned to himself, shaking his head. When he was heading to his nine lives, Littlecloud was ready to bolt in the opposite direction the moment Blackstar turned murderous.

He'd certainly had an interesting life.

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Russetfur padded slowly up the slope to Moonpool. She wanted to lie down next to where Blackstar's spirit may be before she accepted her new life. She looked across the Moonpool, and for a moment she thought she saw a faint outline of Blackstar, dipping his paw in the cool water. She shook her head, frustrated. Stop hallucinating. He's out of your life now.

She lay down by the water's side. Russetfur was entering a whole new part of her life. It's certainly been an interesting one…

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Full of adventure, sorrow, and confusion.

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Full of adventure, joy, and certainty.

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And hints of a purpose along the way…

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And hints of chaos along the way…

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But, most of all,

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Most of all, there was-

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There was love.

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Love. Just enough of it.

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Way too much of it, but-

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But-

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There was only one,

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There was only one cat that-

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That I truly loved.

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I truly loved him,

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I loved her,

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Blackstar.

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Russetfur.

Let the Stories Begin

The Book of Moons

Author's Note:

Let the stories begin! This idea has been floating in my head for a long time. It may be two or three books, but it might just stay as this one fanficiton. Basically, I'm going to be telling Blackstar and Russetfur's life stories. If you were confused, the bold text was Blackstar's thoughts and the italicized text was Russetfur's thoughts. Just a warning; I may include swear words in this story, but minimally, only when fox-dung and other warriors versions won't suffice for their anger/angst. Just a warning; this fic will include BlackstarxRussetfur, along with several homosexual Blackstar pairings, but please note that it is rated Teen, and the relationships are mosly in words only. I'm sorry for putting you through all this, Blackstar. *hug*

I know that the prologue is short, but I wanted to just introduce the idea and set up the show. ^.^ First chapter soon, I promise!

To any of my Sunrise to a Cruel Season readers, don't worry, I intend that story to be my main piece until it's done. This and Your Last Chance are second to those two.