A lean, sleek body of a tabby cat sat in the smooth sand at the edge of the ocean, the breeze ruffling his fur. The sun was just upon the horizon, turning the water a shade of orange. A grumble came within the silent animal's stomach.
It was time to eat.
Stretching his long legs, the tabby cat heaved himself up. He turned from the crashing waves, heading the opposite direction towards the small forest along the beach.
As he padded into the luscious green all around him, his silvery eyes reflected off the morning dew still clinging to the delicate blades of grass.
The scent of mouse filled the gray tom's nostrils, leaving his mouth watering with hunger. Standing ever so still, he opened his mouth to drink in the scent, locating the rodent within seconds. It was near a small berry bush, nibbling contently on a seed.
Crouching into position, he started to edge forward, carefully place each paw. His tail lashed softly from side to side waiting for the precise moment to pounce. He was a tail length away now.
Then he leaped. He landed on the mouse, only giving it time to give a small squeak before finishing it off with a bite to the neck. Proudly, the gray tom picked up his catch delicately, taking in the fresh smell.
"Nice catch." A deep voice called behind him.
The silver-eyed tom spun around to face a black and white tom with deep blue eyes. Relaxing a little, he realized it was his brother, Fallen.
Only a few moons ago, Fallen had been killed by an avalanche of rocks tumbling down on the two brothers. Fallen had been crushed by the heavy boulders while he had been lucky and escaped in the nick of time.
His brother had visited him before, but only in his dreams. It was peculiar that he was visiting him in broad daylight. Something must be wrong.
"Hello Moon."
"Fallen? What are you doing here?" Moon asked curiously.
"I have come to give you a message from our ancestors. They told me I needed to give you a prophecy. You must do what it says, for the good of you and the others" Fallen replied sternly.
The others? What others? Moon thought.
"Of course. But… uh… what's a prophecy?" Moon asked, shuffling his paws.
Smiling, Fallen said "A prophecy is like an omen to come. It can be bad, but it can be good." His smile faded. "Brother, you must promise to fulfill this prophecy. It is for the sake all Clans."
"Wait… what?" Moon asked desperately. Had Fallen gone mad? What was he talking about? What were these Clans he was talking about?
But his thoughts were interrupted for his brother was speaking again.
"Listen closely Moon" Fallen told him, leaning closer.
He nodded, fixing his eyes on his brother's.
"Rebuild the lost Clan of Smoke. Find the cat with the stripe of sun who will lead you to your destiny".
Moon took in the words, confusion bubbling inside him. Opening his eyes, he noticed Fallen was fading, puzzlement overwhelming him now.
"But Fallen, what am I supposed to do? What is this Clan of Smoke?" Moon pleaded.
But his brother was fading quickly.
"I will speak to you again brother. Start your journey now, before it's too late!" Fallen promised him.
And like that, he was gone. Moon continued to stare at the place Fallen had seemed to disappear into the mist.
After what seemed like hours, reality came flooding back to him. Hunger gnawed at his belly. He turned to the mouse he had caught earlier, prodding it with his paw.
Though his stomach was hungry, food sounded unappetizing at the moment. The message his brother had gave him was confusing to him. Fallen had seemed so sure of himself.
But he made a promise. He would start his journey today. He had to rebuild the Clan of Smoke, and he must find the cat with the stripe of sun who will help him on his way to rebuilding the Clan.
"Why must everything be so confusing sometimes?" He called into the forest.
Well, might as well eat something while I can. He thought crouching down to eat his catch.
Once he was finished, Moon got up and shook himself, scattering leaves in all directions.
"Hear we go" he thought aloud. He set off into the forest. His brother's words were replaying in his head over an over again.
Rebuild the lost Clan of Smoke. Find the cat with the stripe of sun who will lead you to your destiny.
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R&R! -kel