Light Eyes' face was twisted in agony and rage. Tears filled my eyes as I saw his mouth covered in blood and his stomach split open. Killing Storm turned to face me. Then Crystal Sky and some other warriors ran through the bushes. They gasped at what they saw. I growled and unsheathed my claws. "You murderer!" I snarled. Then I leapt at Killing Storm. Killing Storm widened his eyes and dodged my attack.

"Wait! Let me explain!" he said. I clawed his face with rage.

"You killed him!" I snarled in grief. Crystal Sky held me back.

"Storm Dream, stop! Let him explain." she said.

"He'll just tell you more lies!" I spat. Feather Moon and Thunder Light pulled me away and held me down. Crystal Sky turned to Killing Storm with narrowed eyes.

"What happened?" she asked. Killing Storm was bowing his head in grief. I growled as I saw his eyes glittering.

"We… we were walking… and then this bear jumped out of nowhere… it all happened so fast… I was trying to help him but the bear flung me against a tree and I was stunned…" Killing Storm sounded as if he was in distress. "When I finally regained myself… Light Eyes was on the ground fighting for his life. Then the bear left. I ran over to him and struggled to heal him… but it was already too late… he told me to tell his family his goodbyes." I growled and began to struggle my way out of Feather Moon and Thunder Light's grasp.

"You liar!" I snarled. Thunder Light held me tighter and grabbed my scruff in his jaws. Crystal Sky narrowed her eyes as she looked at Killing Storm. Then she sniffed the air and wrinkled her nose.

"There has been a bear here." she announced. I sniffed the air and scented a fading scent of the creature. He planned this. He knew there was a bear's den near here so he can kill Light Eyes without getting caught. Crystal Sky sighed and looked at me. "It wasn't his fault." she meowed. I growled and glared at Killing Storm.

"It's always his fault." I growled. Feather Moon nuzzled my shoulder comfortingly. I looked away and bowed my head in grief. He was always there for me… he was like a father to me… and now he's gone. And it's all Killing Storm's fault. I'll make him pay. I whimpered in grief as I walked over to Light Eyes on quivering legs. I pressed my muzzle to his head. "I know who really did this. I promise he won't get away with it." I murmured to him, my voice shaking with rage. Thunder Light walked to my side and pressed his muzzle to Light Eyes' shoulder.

"I'll miss you, my friend…" he hesitated before adding, "Tell Gold Heart I miss her too." he whispered. I looked at him in sympathy. Thunder Light turned to me with the same look in his eyes. "I'm sorry for your loss." I sniffed and glared at Killing Storm.

"He should be the one apologizing." I growled.

"There's no proof he killed him. And even if he did, I highly doubt you'll forgive him." Thunder Light murmured. I sighed as I realized he was right. I have to make them see what Killing Storm's capable of. He's not here to help us. He's here to destroy the future… my future…

We finally made it back to the new camp with Light Eyes being carried by me and Thunder Light. Killing Storm was walking alongside Crystal Sky with his head held high. I glared at him and pictured my claws slicing his throat. Then we walked into camp. Rising Star looked up at us and gasped. Then she struggled to get to her paws and ran over to us. "What happened?" she asked in grief. Gasps filled the air as we placed Light Eyes' body in the clearing. Mournful howls filled the clan as well. I closed my eyes and flattened my ears to try to block out the noise. I felt a tail rest on my shoulder. I opened an eye to see Rising Star. Her eyes were filled with tears as she looked at her mate. "He never even got to see your new siblings." she whispered. I leaned into her comfortingly and she whimpered into my shoulder.

"He never should've died. It's not fair." I growled. I glared at Killing Storm who was sitting by the stream with blank eyes as he saw the mourning clan. I struggled not to leap at him.

"My poor kits… they'll grow up never knowing their father…" Rising Star whimpered. I licked her ear.

"Yes they will. We'll keep his memory alive." I murmured. Crystal Sky stood over Light Eyes' body.

"Light Eyes was one of my most strongest, loyalest warriors. He was friends to many, mate of a graceful queen, and father of an independent warrior. He was an inspiration to all of us." she meowed. I closed my eyes and sniffed. "He was a defiant, loving, and caring leopard who looked after the clan as if it were his own kits. He was the cat I would go to for help. But his death was the death of a noble warrior. And for that, Leopardclan and Starclan will honor him for many generations." The clan let out mournful murmurs and some walked up to say their goodbyes. Rising Star stumbled over to him and I followed her slowly.

"Goodbye, my sweet… I'm sorry the kits have to be born without you... " Rising Star's voice quivered but she continued. "I promise to never let them forget you. You may be gone, but your soul will lie within them. Don't forget me in Starclan." a breeze ruffled her fur as if Light Eyes was responding. I pricked my ears as I heard words being carried by the breeze. I will never forget you, my star. I closed my eyes and settled beside Rising Star.

"I'm sorry you had to go so soon… I had so many things to learn from you. But I did learn a few things. Always be yourself and care for those in need. You taught me how to be a true warrior and for that, I will be forever grateful. I promise your memory will not die… I promise." I murmured. Then the breeze came again. You know who did this. Stop him before he gets away with it. Your siblings shouldn't be born in bloodshed and grief. I opened my eyes and looked at Killing Storm. He was licking his paw and drawing it over his ear. Then he padded over to Rising Star.

"It's alright." he murmured. I narrowed my eyes. "Light Eyes will see his kits. Because they'll never be born." Rising Star wailed louder in grief and my lip curled in rage. I leapt at Killing Storm and tackled him to the ground.

"Just shut up!" I snarled in his face. Crystal Sky strained me off and looked at Killing Storm.

"What do you mean they'll never be born?" she snapped.

"What don't you understand about never being born?" Killing Storm asked, licking his paw. Crystal Sky turned to Young Heart. Young Heart nodded and ran over to Rising Star.

"Settle down so I can take a look." she murmured. I glared at Killing Storm. All he ever does is kill and cause pain. Killing Storm caught my gaze. His green eyes were filled with amusement and delight.

"I was only trying to prepare her." he meowed. I buried my claws deep into the dirt.

"You need to prepare yourself for my claws slicing out your throat!" I snarled. Crystal Sky lifted her tail in silence.

"That's enough, Storm Dream." she ordered. I growled and looked away. Don't worry Light Eyes. He'll pay for what he's done. I promise.