Hey guys! It's been a while since I have done anything on this story. For a while I just abandoned this story, but now I am back and continuing to work on it. I spent a good hour writing this chapter and hope you guys enjoy it as much as I do. As always, please leave a comment so I know whether you liked this chapter and all criticism is welcome.
A small strip of moonlight filled the doorway to the house. Pawsteps filled the house as the three newcomers dared to enter the eerie house. The cold night air seeped into the house and enveloped the house, sending shivers down the cats spines. Hanging from the ceiling and walls was clumps of spiderwebs. Invisible eyes peered through the darkness at them. The ice cold gaze hung to the cats, like glue to a piece of paper.
It's been forever since we had company. This shall be fun. A maniacal laugh echoed through the long corridors. The cat slowly padded up to the cats, covered in the darkness. He began to circle the small group. Every once in a while he would stand right next to them, even brushing fur at times. They never paid any attention to him They don't even know I'm here. To them, I am just a shadow, a figure of the night. All just tales mothers tell their kits. Too bad no one ever believed the tales…
Dawn looked at the sight that was laid before him, a dusty, yet neat house. His earlier determination to discover what mysteries the house held was quickly dissolved inside the house. He jumped when he felt fur brush his side, but quickly realized it was just his littermates beside him. He continued to pad into the darkness. A chill suddenly went down his spine as he looked around. He was about to head back to the exit and end the adventure when the small bit of moonlight that had filled the house disappeared. It took him a minute to adjust to the darkness, making out the shape of the now closed door that they had entered through. All was still as Dawn listened to the shallow breathing of him and his littermates, a few mice scurrying around on the ground. There was something else, much quieter, but still audible What is that? He decided to ignore it and just focus on finding another way out.
He made sure Honey and Spark were following before taking a few tentative steps. After what felt like forever they finally found something other than the straight hallway they had been in. They gazed upwards, following the path of the staircase in front of them.
"We don't want to go up. We need to find a way out, and that wouldn't be up higher," Spark meowed impatiently.
"We don't have much of a choice," Dawn whimpered as he noticed the straight hallway behind them had turned into a dead end.
"Why did I let you talk me into coming!" Honey complained "I told you we shouldn't have left. Look at what it's gotten us into!"
"And you think standing here all day complaining will help? Now lets get moving," Dawn grumbled before climbing up the first couple of steps. He looked back and saw his littermates exchange worried glances before following Dawn. The white wooden railing next to them had been broken at several parts, leaving gaps where cats could easily fall off if they weren't careful. When they reached the top, they were greeted with another hallway, but much different from the first one. the left side was filled with windows, revealing heavy raindrops splattering against the cracked glass. The other side had multiple wooden doors and wool banners with pictures of things unknown to them.
A sudden flash of lightning burst through the dusty air. Honey let out a yelp of fear as the entire hallway was filled with light. The flash only lasted about a second and soon they were back in near pitch black darkness. The faint rumble of thunder echoed throughout the old house. Honey had pressed herself against the wall and stood there, staring into nothing. Dawn and Spark had walked a few steps before realizing she wasn't following "Honey, come on. We need to keep moving," He meowed, trying to hide the fear in his voice.
"I can't go any farther. I won't go any farther," She meowed, her eyes wide and filled with fear "We never should have come here. Now we're all going to die here,"
"Nonsense!" Dawn began "If we keep moving we'll find a" His voice trailed off.
"What's wrong?" Spark meowed hastily. He was about to speak again when Dawn raised his tail for silence.
"Hear that? It sounds kinda like," Dawn's eyes opened wide in horror "Pawsteps! Something is coming!" A deep growl sounded from the direction of the staircase. Dawn and Spark began to run, but turned around quickly "Honey! Come on! Get over here!" He meowed urgently. Honey was still firmly planted against the wall. She glanced around nervously before breaking into a run towards them. She reached them quickly, but halted again as a loud cracking sound erupted from beneath them. Honey let out a shocked yowl as Dawn shoved her away from him and Spark. As she got to her paws the ground beneath the two toms gave way and they were left falling into the darkness. She let out a whimper of fear as her littermates disappeared, but it was soon inaudible as a loud growl sounded from right behind her.