Cave in

A/N: Reveiws:

Lavi0123: Yeah, they are pretty mean :3 And thanks!

So, I will try my hardest to make this a thousand words. But I can't guarantee anything. :/

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Quiet, dark and just nothing. It felt great. What was this great feeling? Death? Just unconsciousness?

No, it wasn't death, because Goldenstrike felt her heart pounding in her chest, and she felt the rise and fall of her flank as she breathed. She slowly rose and opened her blue eyes.

It was dark, except for the small amount of light coming from the hole above her. Everything was normal except for one thing. The scent of death.

Goldenstrike followed the scent until it was unbearable. She let her eyes adjust to the darkness of the cave and froze.

In front of her lay the decaying body of her father. Goldenstrike felt sadness well up inside her, until it overcame her whole body. She crashed down beside her father and stuck her face in his fur, ignoring the overwhelming scent.

She didn't notice the many pawsteps that came from another tunnel until they were right behind her.

Goldenstrike spun around and hissed at the newcomers. One of the cats stepped forward and laid its tail on her shoulder.

"Relax, young one, do not be sad, for your friend is now resting in the Spirit Cave, he is happy," a soothing voice comforted her. Goldenstrike wiped a tear away with her paw.

"Sp-Spirit Cave?" the golden warrior asked.

"Our ancestors, the ones who founded the Cave Runners," the voice responded softly.

Goldenstrike's eyes grew wide. And all the cats chuckled. The nice cat started to speak again. "We can sense your surprise. You thought we were just legends, didn't you?"

"Y-yes, our elder told us of cats who had adapted to living underground. I didn't think I would actually meet you," Goldenstrike stammered.

The nice cat purred. "Yes, that is us. Come, we will get to know each other along the way."

Goldenstrike stood up shakily and followed the lead cat. "So, who are you?" she asked the mysterious she-cat.

"I am Leader of Hawk," she said, she looked at Goldenstrike, and what is yours?"

"I am Goldenstrike," Goldenstrike answered, hoping she didn't sound very nervous.

Leader of Hawk nodded, "Clan cat?"

"Yes, I'm part of IceClan," she explained. At that Leader of Hawk tensed.

"Our first leader, Leader of Morning, was of IceClan. And so were the first fighters and hunters, Fighter of Shadow, Fighter of Whisper, and Hunter of Marsh," Leader of Hawk explained.

Goldenstrike nodded, not knowing what to say.

"Here is our main cave," Leader of Hawk said as they entered a huge chamber. It was beautiful. Glow worms lined the walls and a small pond lay in the middle. Cats could be seen running up and down slopes, poking their heads out of their dens, and some were just sharing prey with a friend.

Suddenly a yowl pierced the air, "Leader of Hawk and the rest of the patrol are back! And they brought a newcomer!"

Leader of Hawk led Goldenstrike to the top of a ledge and began to speak. "All cats who have felt the cave air rush through their fur; join beneath the Slope for a meeting!"

Most of the Cave Runners were already there so Leader of Hawk immediately started the meeting.

"This is Goldenstrike! She comes from our founder's clan, and she will be treated with respect!" she howled.

"Will she join us?!" a voice asked. Goldenstrike couldn't pick out where the sound came from.

"I don't know yet, Hunter of Shade." She then turned to Goldenstrike. "What would you like to do?"

Goldenstrike thought about it for a minute. I can use these cats to help me overthrow Robinstar, she thought, a sly smile coming across her face. "I would like to join. If you would have me."

Leader of Hawk nodded. "Very well." She started to examine Goldenstrike's features, noticing her scars, her muscles, and her agile body.

"So, is she going to be a Hunter or a Fighter?" a voice shouted. Leader of Hawk looked up.

"She will be known as Fighter of Gold!"

Everyone in the cave cheered, the loud yowls bouncing off of the cave walls, making Goldenstrike's ears ring.

I'm Fighter of Gold? Huh, the name suits me, Fighter of Gold decided. She listened on as the Cave Runners cheered her name.

"Fighter of Gold! Fighter of Gold! Fighter of Gold!"

Leader of Hawk cleared her throat, getting her cats' attention. "Fighter of Gold will need a guide to help her around until she gets used to living here!" she yowled. "I will speak with the Seniors and my Second about the decision!" And with that, she retreated into a cave at the base of the Slope.

A few cats approached her. She waved her tail in hello, and they waved back. Then, a dark gray tabby tom broke away from the group.

"Hello, I'm Fighter of Lion," he meowed. Fighter of Gold nodded. "Do you want me to show you to the Fighter's den?"

"Yes, please," Fighter of Gold responded. Fighter of Lion turned and started to walk towards a small opening in the wall. He slid under and Fighter of Gold followed him through, expecting a small, cramped den. But she got the opposite.

The whole den was huge. Moss and lichen nests line the sides and stalactites hung from the ceiling.

"Your nest is over here," Fighter of Lion pointed towards a nest in the back of the den. Fighter of Gold padded over and sunk into the nest, sighing as the padded moss comforted her cramped limbs.

"Good night, Fighter of Lion," Fighter of Gold whispered to her newfound friend.

"Goodnight, Gold. And you can call me Lion."

Gold chuckled and curled up in the nest, wrapping her tail around her nose and falling asleep.

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That night Gold dreamed of her father, she met him in the Spirit Cave, he was happy, but not happy enough. He wanted to be in StarClan, where he could see his long lost kin and friends. But he and Gold talked and played like the father and daughter relationship they had… until it was ripped apart by Robinstar.

That morning Gold woke up wanting even more to dispose of Robinstar and get her revenge.

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A/N: It's a thousand words! A,jsdhfbj,ahsdgf,ahafgba,dfb

*Ahem* Anyway, I hope you enjoyed this chapter. I'm putting the Allegiances for the Cave Runners below, so you can check those out if you want to. NOTE: All Cave Runners have gray eyes because of the lack of sunlight.

Allegiances:

Cave Runners

Leader: Leader of Hawk (Hawk) - Large brown and white she-cat

Second: Hunter of Flight (Flight) – Cloudy gray tom

Healer: Healer of Light (Light) – Pale orange she-cat with brown patches

Hunters: (Toms and she-cats who hunt for the Cave Runners)

Hunter of Shade (Shade) – Dark blue-gray tom

Hunter of Berry (Berry) – Plump cream tabby she-cat

Hunter of Moon (Moon) – Pale silver she-cat

Hunter of Eagle (Eagle) – White tom with black fur tips.

Hunter of Dark (Dark) – Black tom

Hunter of Snow (Snow) – Brown she-cat with white legs

Hunter of Raven (Raven) – Dark gray tom with a black stripe running down his back

Fighters: (Toms and she-cats who fight for the Cave Runners)

Fighter of Lion (Lion) – Dark gray tabby tom

Fighter of Wind (Wind) – Dusky brown she-cat

Fighter of Storm (Storm) – Light gray tom with darker patches like storm clouds

Fighter of Fang (Fang) – Scarred brown tabby tom

Fighter of Heron (Heron) – Gray and white she-cat

Fighter of Blood (Blood) – Reddish brown she-cat

Fighter of Dusk (Dusk) – Light brown tabby she-cat with white toes

Fighter of Gold (Gold) – Golden she-cat with one brown paw and blue eyes

Learners: (Like apprentices, but taught by all)

Fighter of Owl (Owl) – Speckled brown tom

Hunter of Ice (Ice) – Small white she-cat

Hunter of Forest (Forest) – Gray tom

Queens:

Fighter of Lightning (Lightning) – Cream tabby she-cat with a white stripe along her flank (Mother to Hunter of Eagle's kits. Dawn and Thunder)

Kits: (They will be sorted into groups once they become Learners)

Dawn – Silver tabby she-cat with black fur tips

Thunder – Orange tom

Seniors:

Hunter of Night (Night) – Black tom, retired early due to going crazy

Fighter of Wing (Wing) – Deaf white she-cat with black stripes

Fighter of Dragon (Dragon) – Ancient blue-gray tabby tom

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A/N: So, yeah. Bye