I'm back :D Introducing RisingClan!

Also for the thing I'm working on I need voices. 9 male and 3 female. PM me if you are interested :)

Anyway I have good news! That is going to have to wait until you have read this ;)

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Disclaimer: Burningmoon and Circlingbreeze belong to The Endless Hourglass and Fragileheart belongs to Mossshine of the Stars!

Bathed in shadows. Washed by light. Seen in shadows of a rising sun. Hidden by the rays of a sinking sun. We are the cats of RisingClan so sacred and revered.

RisingClan

Leader: Fallenshadow: Dark brown almost black tabby tom.

Deputy: Hiddenshade: Light black tabby tom with darker stripes.

Healer: Risingwhisper: Light brown she-cat with white patches

Warriors:

Dancingwave: Blue-silver tabby she-cat.

Sinkingsun: Golden she-cat with red paws up to her knees.

Shatteredlight: White she-cat with red patch over one eye.

Burningmoon: Long-furred ginger tom with black spots. (Endless Hourglass)

Circlingbreeze: Blue tom with white underbelly and chin. (Endless Hourglass)

Fragileheart: Spotted golden she-cat with white paws. (Mossshine of the Stars)

Screechingbird: Russet tom with black flecks.

Dashingfox: Slim red she-cat with white patches.

Leapingspider: Huge faded brown tabby tom with black stripes across his eyes.

Slidingice: Pale silver almost white tom with blue dapples.

Rushingcreek: Dark blue she-cat with a lighter chest and underbelly.

In Training:

Fallingfeather: Small light brown dappled she-cat.

Huntinglion: Huge golden tom with black flecks.

Cloudingsky: Blue tom with white spots.

Queens:

Frozenmeadow: Faded tortoiseshell she-cat with a white forepaw. Pregnant with Circlingbreeze's kits.

Risingwhisper: Light brown she-cat with white patches. Mother to Fallenshadow's kits; Singingriver and Dawningsun.

Elders:

Divingswallow: Thin brown tom with broken back leg. Forced to retire early.

Morningdew: Golden she-cat with gray dapples. Blind.

"No! You jump and then you slice their throats!" an angry voice yowled, "I expect more of you Shatteredlight!"

A white she-cat stood awkwardly one three legs, her right hind paw hanging lamely in the air, "Sorry Fallenshadow I will try harder next time." She then attempted to hop away from the clearing but not before Fallenshadow streaked across it and threw her to the ground.

"No daughter of Dancingwave walks away from a fight!" he growled in her ear. Shatteredlight snarled in response and kicked her back legs up, throwing Fallenshadow off. As the dark tom hit the ground Shatteredlight appeared above him and pushed her paw down on his throat.

"No daughter of Dancingwave ever loses a fight. Surely you know that by now?" she taunted.

Fallenshadow glared up at her with icy amber eyes, "Your fighting is coming along well but you still have much to learn. Hiddenshade is one of the best assassins among the Clans, he will be aiding in your training."

"Thank you for the introduction Fallenshadow," a voice purred silkily. A light black tom pulled himself from the shadows of a nearby willow tree, "I think Shatteredlight knows who I am."

"Father." Shatteredlight dipped her head to the deputy, "I did not know that you had been enrolled in my training. What happened to training my sister?"

Hiddenshade stalked lightly into the shady clearing, choosing to sit half in and half out of a pool of light, "Sinkingsun was the second born therefore she will not get as much training as you."

"What? But what happens if she gets chosen for the Games?" Shatteredlight snapped, her vivid greeny blue eyes alight with rage. She sprung from her crouched position and threw herself on top of Hiddenshade, claws unsheathed and yearning for blood. Hiddenshade didn't have more than a few heartbeats to react before Shatteredlight sunk her claws into his back, ripping the fur from his skin. Fallenshadow watched from the edge with glee in his eyes as the two warriors tore at each other. Let them come! Let them try to destroy my Clan!

A screech of pain sounded from Hiddenshade and Fallenshadow was surprised to find Shatteredlight pinning the powerful deputy to a tree. Her claws hung above her head as she hissed at Hiddenshade.

"Some father you are! Only training one of your daughters for a battle they will most likely die in!"

Fallenshadow had grown bored of this talk and slunk over to the enraged she-cat and surprisingly calm tom, "How about we cut the talking and do more fighting?"

"You never were the one for discussing things father," purred a feminine voice. All three cats turned to face the newcomer but Shatteredlight still held Hiddenshade up against the tree. The newcomers fur seemed to ripple like the waves of the ocean and her green eyes sparked in the late afternoon sun.

"Dancingwave dear, you always seem to arrive at the..best of times," Hiddenshade coughed out, taking a gasping breath when Shatteredlight loosened her grip.

Dancingwave wrapped her tail delicately around her paws, "Shatteredlight be a good girl and let your father breath."

"He is," Shatteredlight shot back, lashing her tail from side to side. The sun shone through a patch of leaves, illuminating the she-cat's blood red patch that covered her left eye. It gave her a haunting look that burned in the back of your mind, never letting your forget her vivid stare.

Her mother let out a laboured sigh and vanished from sight, appearing beside Shatteredlight heartbeats later. She let out a snarl and kicked her daughter away from her mate with such power that was rarely seen in she-cats. "And that," Hiddenshade cooed, "Is why I love you." Dancingwave purred loudly and nuzzled Hiddenshade.

"Cut it out," Shatteredlight snapped, "We are warriors not kittypets." The comment made Dancingwave purr in amusement.

"Sweety someday you'll find someone you love and then you will know how much it hurts when they are taken away from you."

"I'd rather die than give my heart to someone, just so that they can break it," she retorted, a hint of sadness creeping into her tone. She sighed just as Fallenshadow pricked his ears towards the darkest part of RisingClan territory.

"There is someone here."

Hiddenshade turned to face him, "Most likely a hunting patrol."

"No," Fallenshadow murmured, "This cat is not from around here. His smell is tainted with death."

A deep chuckle rolled through the forest as the smell of death flowed in on the breeze. A huge tabby strolled out of the shadows and into the clearing, "It is good to know that my old friend still has his sense of smell."

The group of cats turned to face the stranger with wide eyes.

"Tigerstar"

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The cats of RisingClan had gathered beneath High Claw, a slab of solid rock carved into the shape of a deadly claw. Tigerstar sat on the tip with Fallenshadow seated beside him. "The time has come," Tigerstar yowled, "For RisingClan to give up two cats to compete in the Game of Blood." Silence followed his words as the cats stared up at him with blood thirsty eyes. It was considered an honour to be chosen to compete in the Games. "Perhaps this year we will take the title back from PheonixClan."

"Yes that would be a wonderful thing," someone called out. Fallenshadow raised his head to stare into the blue eyes of his mate.

"Risingwhisper this is not the time for arguing. I know you miss Stormingwind."

Tigerstar growled loudly, "Can we get on with this? Or would the Clan prefer to listen to you to argue over your dead son?"

"We can continue," Fallenshadow hissed, glaring at Risingwhisper.

"The cats chosen to compete in the game of blood are Sinkingsun and Burningmoon."

Shatteredlight felt the ground lurch underneath her paws. My sister? It can't be! Her breathing quickened as she watched her sister snake through the cats to join Burningmoon under High Claw. She turned her gaze onto her father to find him looking at her with sad eyes. Rage suddenly consumed Shatteredlight and she leapt through the crowd and landed on Hiddenshade's back. Her claws found the back of his neck and ripped at it viciously. "Now do you see what has happened? You have condemned her to death!" Hiddenshade simply hung his head and ignored the pain that was being inflicted upon him.

"I must follow the rules that Fallenshadow has set. Just as everyone else must."

Shatteredlight continued to tear the flesh off of his back, "She is your own daughter!? What if that had been me?"

"Then I would not have feared for your life because you have been trained by the best of us," Hiddenshade whispered sadly. A tail suddenly lay across Shatteredlight's shoulders and she turned to look into her sister's scared green eyes.

"Please," Sinkingsun whispered, "Let me do this. Let me prove myself to the Clan."

"But," Shatteredlight began to protest but noticed the determination that shone in Sinkingsun's eyes. She sighed sadly and jumped off Hiddenshade's back, "Okay sister. I will let you do this."

Sinkingsun nodded and joined Burningmoon under High Claw where Tigerstar was waiting impatiently, "Now that all the family issues have been sorted out can we get on with the ceremony?"

"Get on with it Tigerstar, my Clan have jobs they need to get back to," Fallenshadow snarled.

The huge tabby growled and stalked over to stand in front of Burningmoon, "Burningmoon. Son of Ragingriver and Glowingmoon. Mate none. Kits none. Do you Burningmoon of RisingClan accept your position as a contestant in the Game of Blood?"

Burningmoon nodded his bright ginger head, "I do."

"Then I hereby mark you as a contestant in the Game of Blood." Tigerstar raised his paw, his vicious curled claws glinting in the sinking sun. He brought them down in a cruel swipe that tore a circle on Burningmoon's shoulder. Blood spilt from it, creating a pool in a dip in the ground. His head suddenly felt as if it was on fire and he dug his claws into the ground in an effort to stay silent. A light voice whispered to him through the burning pain.

"Beware the moon that drips with blood."

Then the voice was gone and so was the pain. Burningmoon took a deep breath and turned his gaze onto Sinkingsun. "Sinkingsun. Daughter of Hiddenshade and Dancingwave. Mate none. Kits none. Do you Sinkingsun of RisingClan accept your position as a contestant in the game of blood?" Tigerstar hissed.

"I do," she replied strongly, her green eyes shining with hope.

"Then I hereby mark you as a contestant in the Game of Blood." Sinkingsun winced as Tigerstar's claws marked her shoulder with a circle of blood. If this is what I have to go through to prove to my family that I am just as strong as Shatteredlight then so be it! She watched with blank eyes as the blood rolled off her shoulder and splashed onto the ground. A sudden pain in her head made her recoil but not before a whispering voice filled her head.

"Beware the moon that drips with blood."

Paw steps sounded beside her and the smell of her mother washed over her, chasing away all thoughts of the strange words. "Sinkingsun, are you okay?" Dancingwave whispered.

"I'm fine mother."

Dancingwave made an unbelieving noise but moved away as Tigerstar stood up. "These are you contestants!" he yowled, "Say goodbye to them and hope that one of them comes home." Then he moved away to join Fallenshadow. Shatteredlight bounded over to her, sadness filling her eyes.

"Oh sister why did it have to be you!?" she cried. Sinkingsun nudged her sister gently.

"The High Stars have chosen me and I must accept their word as law just as we all do."

Shatteredlight purred slightly, "Give them a good show sister."

"Of course," Sinkingsun joked, twitching her whiskers.

"You remember all I have taught you?" Hiddenshade murmured. His voice made Sinkingsun jump and she was surprised to see him sitting just a few tail lengths away.

"Yes father, I remember all you have taught me. I will never forget," she assured. Hiddenshade nodded and returned to watching Fallenshadow and Tigerstar from his shadowy spot.

As more of her Clan mates wished her good luck and gave her tips, Sinkingsun felt her eyes straying to where Burningmoon stood talking with Dashingfox. The tom hung his head in what Sinkingsun thought was despair as Dashingfox walked off, her red fluffy tail held high. Sinkingsun was about to walk over to the depressed tom when Tigerstar let out a loud yowl, "Contestants we must leave now! Your five sunrises of training begin now!"

Sinkingsun waited until Burningmoon walked past her and walked with him. Their united front made Tigerstar grin in anticipation. This is going to be a fun game. He watched as the sun dipped below the horizon and a flash of brilliant light filled his eyes. He closed them for a few heart beats and then opened them to see a dark, murky forest instead of RisingClan's thick evergreen forest.

It is time for blood to rain over the Clans!

Good news!

I finally know how this book is going to end! Yay! What happens in the middle is still a bit of a mystery to me and I still don't know who is going to kill who but I do know who is going to win! Can I tell you? No. That would ruin the story for you.

Also! More good news!

There is going to be a sequel and I know what that is going to be called and what the plot of the story is going to be! Can I tell you? The title maybe if you PM me but the plot, no. Again that would ruin this story for you as it will give you major hints as to what happens.

Thats all the good news from me! Remember if you wish to play a voice (8 male and 3 female) just PM me and we can discuss it.

Till next time!

Hunter Out~