Warriors: The Ancient Secret

by Leafstrike

A dark void has been swallowing up the clans for many generations. But now a new prophecy says that only one cat can stop it: Thunderkit. She must find the fifth clan and unite the clans. But then Thunderkit discovers a dark secret...and her heart turns cold. Only one question remains: Will she fulfill the prophecy? Or will she leave the clans to die a cold dark death? DISCONTINUED

11. Chapter 9

Chapter 9

There were so many memories, everyone only lasting several seconds and then disappearing. Then instantly, another would replace it.

Everything was silent. The cats were all mute but their mouths still opened when they screamed, or when they wept.

Thunderkit's head throbbed. Her whole body ached, as if she was actually the cat in the memory.

Don't get lost! A voice suddenly cut through the silence, shattering the images and Thunderkit was left in darkness. She opened her eyes and found herself floating in water. Blue lights shimmered around her.

Then she realized that her chest ached. She was in the Glowing Pool.

Suddenly, a figure appeared at the surface of the pool and watched Thunderkit as she floated away.

Fadedwish! Thunderkit thought. Panic spread through her, faster than a wildfire. Why isn't she helping me! I'm going to die!

But then Fadedwish stepped away from the pool and back down through the tunnel. "Mission accomplished," She snarled with glee.

"Is it done?" Darkstar asked.

"Of course it's done, you idiot! Have I ever failed?" Fadedwish snapped.

"Ha. Whatever. As long as she doesn't come out, those memories will eat away her soul and her true form will come. And then finally, finally, we will get what we deserved, what those clan cats took away from us! If only we didn't need her. I'm actually beginning to underestimate our powers. When we created that prophecy, I didn't know if it'd actually work, you know. But I guess it's my fault for getting careless," Darkstar meowed with fake weary.

Fadedwish purred and leaned against Darkstar.

"You know," She whispered, "You are the smartest cat I know! Always underestimating yourself, eh? You're a funny cat too!"

Darkstar gazed fondly at his mate. But his expression soon became serious. "We can't let her know what we really want," He meowed, "If she finds out, she'll destroy this world. She was right to warn us about loosing. We must be more careful...maybe we should let her live a little longer… keep her cat form...after all, perhaps that's the best way to eliminate that cat!"

"I'll make sure she never finds out," Fadedwish snarled.

Then she padded back through the tunnel and stood by the Glowing Pool, watching Thunderkit and making sure nothing strange happened...