PROLOGUE

The boy had just arrived back from a little, well you could call it, walk. His dark brown hair was sticking up in all directions and his icy blue eyes were watering from the ferocity of the bitter winds outside. Though he couldn't see through the heavy doors (as that was physically impossible), he could tell they were in there. He could here hushed murmurs and wondered vaguely what they talking about. It must have been important, because the Council didn't usually meet this early, or late. After all, it was nearly midnight.

After a couple of seconds considering what to do (go to bed or find out what they're up to), he decided to act on pride. He was, after all, practically royalty around here. He and his siblings, that is. Head held high, he flung the doors open and strode into the hall. Pairs of eyes landed on him, skeptical and furious. But he knew his brother was here; familiar amber eyes regarded him from further away.

Someone stood. Amber eyes glittered angrily and the man's arms were crossed. "What business do you have here, Hayden? This is a Council meeting and you are not of age."

Hayden kept his cool. He preferred staying neutral and not showing a hint of emotion. His voice when he spoke was calm and collected. "Travis, I do understand that my brother is here. Brendon, am I correct?"

Brendon stepped forward and bowed his head. "Brother, you are correct." He turned to Travis and spoke directly to the older man. "You have let me stay. Do the same for my brother."

"He is right." Another man hissed. His eyes were narrow slits, and he lurked in the shadows. "These are the sons of Tyson. You wish to mess with the almighty ruler, Tyson?"

"Of course not!" Travis snapped, eyes alight. "Not, shut up, Drake, before you hurt someone with your stupidity!"

"Is that anyway to speak?" A lady commented, twirling a strand of brown hair around her finger. "Can you imagine what your precious Tyson would say about that? Manners, Travis."

"Mara, stop it." Travis warned. "I do not care for manners. Fine, Hayden. You may stay."

Hayden grinned. He always got his way one way or another. At least, this time, he didn't have to kill or torture someone to get it. Stepping forward, he leaned against the long table. "So what are we talking about,anyway?"

"It's a very big problem." Mara started, only to be cut off by Drake, who had travelled forward a few steps.

"A huge, huge problem." He paused. "For us and for those goody-two-shoes."

"Shut up!" Travis chortled and sighed. "The Crescent is gone. I don't know if anyone had told you boys, but the Crescent is a very old weapon. We want it. We had it. But it's gone."

Mara barged in to speak again. "We suspect that they have it."

"I heard you hid it somewhere. Well, my father did." Hayden narrowed his eyes. "It was hidden, right?"

"Yes." Travis grunted. "No one knew where it was, except us. Well, what it was."

"What was it?" Hayden questioned, interested.

Drake chuckled. "Not for you to know!"

"Shut it!" Mara aimed a swipe at the man's head, but missed. "This is Tyson's son and he deserves to know! Travis?"

"It was enchanted by a Witch." Travis growled. "In a locket. A gold one. In a freaking heart shape. It's not hard to freaking lose, but we did! Heavily guarded as well! And we lost it! We're screwed, you know!"

Mara edged closer, threateningly. "We are not screwed. Not yet!"

"Tyson will have our heads." Drake spat. "I never had anything to do with this! This is all your-"

He broke off as Travis snarled and threw a well-aimed punch at him. "I've told you all a million times! This must be sorted out as quickly as possible. Tyson need not know - and he will not."

"We're sending out patrols." Mara explained. "Members of the Council will try and find it. If we fail..."

"We're not going to." Travis clenched his hands in fists. "We head out tomorrow morning! Dawn, up and early. Got it?"

"Got it!" The Council echoed.

Thank you for reading! I really hope you enjoyed. I'm not going to turn into a nasty troll and beg you to R & R, but it'd be nice if you could. Now for those who are confused, this is a Human Warrior Cats, but with a twist. And way different from those Warrior Cat High's. If you would, could you also vote on the poll on my profile? You can choose what I write next. Thanks!

Characters Included So Far:

Hayden Carter - Hawkfrost

Brendon Carter - Brambleclaw

Tyson Carter - Tigerstar

Travis Cleve - Thistleclaw

Mara Shade - Mapleshade

Drake Stravern - Darkstripe

Kisses,

Nat xxx