Chapter 1
It was a silent night.
Shadows stirred in the distance, as crickets chirped their song. Clouds covered the moon, and I hear my mother's calming snores, silently reassuring me that all is well.
But something feels...wrong. The silence still disturbed me, even though my mother, Swift, slept right beside me. The den is supposed to be one of the few safe places in the territory of the Alliance.
I didn't even want to be here. I was born. I hate being in this world, But I guess you must stay where you were born.
The Alliance.
Why are we called "allies"? We seem to act more like enemies. Oh well, there are some things in this world that can't be explained. But, in my eyes, this problem should be solved...
My mother told me stories of Hail before. She said he was an incredible soldier, and an extraordinary guard.
Most of all, he was my father.
Fathering. The only skill Hail had lacked.
I wonder when I'll get to meet him.
I couldn't take it anymore. There isn't much space in the den to move, and my paw is numb.
That gave me an idea.
"Fluffy!" I whispered into my sister's ear. The small white she-cat lifted her head drowsily.
"What is it, Willow?" She mewed, slightly yawning.
"Let's go exploring!" I squealed, silently scolded myself for sounding like a kit.
Then again, I was still a kit.
Fluffy's eyes widened. "You mean, like, outside of the den?"
I rolled my eyes. "Well, duh."
I finally got Fluffy to follow me, but left Raptor in the den. I know my brother, he [i]always[/i] follows the rules!
"Come on, let's head towards the woods!"
Fluffy yawned, and then nodded.
I was suddenly aware of something wathing us, stalking us as if we were its next meal...
I shook my head. Surely it was just my imagination!
"Hey." Fluffy whispered. "I smell something."
"Don't be ridicul-"
I broke off, as a cat pounced on me, snarling. I let out a bloodcurling shriek, and noticed Fluffy just standing there, eyes widened in fear.
Help me, birdbrain!
"How dare you trespasson my territory!" Growled the cat. I could definately notice he was a tom now, pinning me to the ground like I was a helpless thrush.
All of a sudden, a feminine voice rose into the air.
"Hail!"
A/N: I'm sorry it was so short. I'm no experienced author! Well, anyway, i hope you liked it!