Prologue

The wind whipped the trees leaving a whispering echo across the trees. The midnight sky was bright with stars and the moon turned the land silver. The slight hoot of an owl is the only sound that struck the forest. One shadow stood from the others a cat like shadow that ran through the forest. It stopped at a river and looked across at a cat that stood there. The bright blue eyes of the cat stood out through the blackness but not her pelt. Much was the same with the amber pair across the river.

"What has happened to you?"A deep voice asked.

"Nothing" she growled" I'm okay. I promise" she said as she calmed down.

"Was there a battle?"The gentle voice spoke sweetly.

"Yes not serious but it was a couple of dogs they attacked" she said as her voice cracked.

He stepped into the light and leapt the river with the moon shining in it. He examined her light brown tabby fur.

"You look fine to me a couple of scratches but not bad" he said licking her cheek.

"What are you your brother now?" she asked laughing.

The wind started to blow and rain started to pelt down.

"I have to tell you something" The she-cat said as she stepped toward him.

"What?" he asked.

"I'm expecting your kits" she whispered in his ear then licked it.

"Really" he said excitedly.

"Yes" she said as a scent filled her nose."Go there's a cat coming"

"Okay" he said as he turned" I love you" he said turning back over his shoulder then darting into the forest.

The she-cat turned and darted toward her camp as the rain pelted her as lightning and thunder started to strike and roll.