Prologue: The death of a hero...

(UPDATED!)

Hello! Well some of you may have read this book before! Or not, but I have finished it and I am on book 3 (ahhh)

But I am updating book 1 and 2 because my writing has improved a lot and I would like all my books to have the same ish quality, but since its only adding stuff and taking away stuff it wont be as polished as my 3rd book, but its better than the former quality.

If you read on you might find I have updated the chapter, but it will let you know under the title of the chapter saying (UPDTATED) then you know its better than before!

Have fun reading and hello new readers! Welcome to the ONCOMING STORM SERIES!

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Firestar sprinted into the Thunderclan camp with his chosen patrol behind him, he was breathless, the ferocity of the battle taking control of his aging body. They entered the camp, tearing through the barrier with gritted teeth, what he saw when he entered took his breath away, his entire clan was wounded, not one cat had gone away unscathed. Some of the cats were licking their wounds, while others were grouped around their fallen clanmates, their grief yowling into the setting sun. Firestar heard the wail of Dustpelt when he was crouched by the fallen body of his mate, Ferncloud. Firestar felt grief for the gentle she cat stab his heart, fuelling his hatred for his enemies in the Darkforest, he looked at the centre of the camp to see Brambleclaw standing over a body.

Brambleclaw looked up. "Hawkfrost, he killed Hollyleaf." He mewed simply, it looked like he was too absorbed in his grief to elaborate. Firestar could understand the powerful tabby's anger, Hollyleaf was his adopted daughter, of course he would want revenge, and Hawkfrost had done plenty wrong in his time. Suddenly the entire camp fell silent; hush settling over the cats, even Brightheart's young kits, the only sound to be heard was the fast approach of single paw steps. Firestar looked at the camp entrance, claws unsheathed ready for anything, rage like fire inside his veins, rushing to his heart and serving him courage. The cat came closer and closer, all Firestar could hear was his own heart beat. Suddenly a dark brown tabby, with huge shoulders and long, curving claws emerged from the camp entrance, snarling cruelly and covered in the blood of his recent victims.

"Tigerstar.." Firestar growled, his eyes sharpening at the sight of his most hated enemy, his foe, his opposite.

"Hello Kittypet, long time no see" The murderer grinned showing huge, sharp teeth stained with blood of the innocent.

"How many cats have you killed today then Tigerstar?" Firestar shouted, fury edging his voice, making it deep and full of venom.

The tabby tom laughed "Enough to lose count"

"Was it worth it then? Killing all those cats, throughout your entire lifetime!" Firestar shouted, his voice echoing around the camp, not even the forest creatures made a sound now, it was like the whole world had come to a standstill, all of nature watching the two titans in their final meeting.

"Of course it was worth it, I would do it all again! However before my loyal dark forest warriors take what is left of your stupid, worthless lives, I want your life to be the last that I claim in this battle. I have been waiting for a chance to snap your Kittypet neck all your life and I am going to relish every second of it!" Tigerstar narrowed his eyes and started prowling in a circle around Firestar, his amber eyes hungry for blood to be spilt.

"Well then, at least we have one thing in common, because I can't wait until I get to wipe you off the face of the earth! Never to come back! You've done too much to my clan Tigerstar, and now you're going to pay. With your life!" Firstar crouched and unsheathed his claws, feeling more angry than he had ever been, he couldn't comprehend his own animosity, he felt the lives of the whole clan depend on the fate of this fight.

Tigerstar leaped, yowling a battle cry with a grin on his face. Firestar narrowed his eyes and unleashed a yowl of pure fury and sunk his claws deep into Tigerstar's flesh. Tigerstar growled and leaped away, turning on one paw he leaped back onto Firestar and raked his claws down Firestar's spine. Firestar yowled in pain but didn't give up, the gravity of his responsibility making him fight on. Tigerstar sunk his teeth in Firestar's scruff and tossed him sideways. Firestar crashed into the camp wall, winded. The leader couldn't get up, he was too exhausted.

"Say goodbye Kittypet." Tigerstar whispered in his ear. The dark warrior was about to deal the death blow but as quick as lightning Firestar rolled aside and grabbed Tigerstar's throat. He tossed him and looked down on Tigerstar as he lay panting on the dusty ground. Tigerstar grabbed Firestar and sent a scratch deep on the side of his face. The blow sent Firestar tumbling and he hit his head on the rocks. Dazed, Firestar couldn't react when Tigerstar began clawing him, all Firestar could do was yowl in pain as he felt Tigerstar's curved claws slashed at his belly, making a pool of blood grow steadily around Firestar.

He looked with a blurred gaze at his clanmates, Greystripe desperately staring at him in horror and the need to help his dearest friend, Firestar made one last effort and leaped up, sending his claws deep in Tigerstar's throat, and sent Tigerstar backwards. Firestar stood above Tigerstar looking down on him. Tigerstar looked up at Firestar who was outlined in burning sunlight of the setting sun. He looked like he was on fire, only reinforcing the fact he was the fire to save the clan, his green eyes gleamed in the growing dark, glowing like embers. For the first time in his life, Tigerstar was scared. And he hated the feeling.

"Goodbye Tigerstar, and good riddance, I am glad I was the cat who killed you. For good." Firestar spat, through gritted teeth, hoping his growing fatigue was not showing.

"I- I will NOT DIE!" Tigerstar spluttered, struggling to speak because of all the blood. He leaped into the air, his claws out, ready to lock into Firestar's neck. Firestar leaped up to meet him, his narrowed green eyes full of anger and determination. Before Tigerstar could touch him Firestar grabbed Tigerstar's throat in his jaws and landed on the ground with Tigerstar at his mercy.

But Firestar had none.

He snapped his neck; the bone snapped echoing around the camp. Firestar dropped the cat onto the ground. Tigerstar was dead. The cats of Thunderclan stood in silence. A single crack of thunder echoed, the ripples of its life ricocheting through the air, lightning lit up the sky, setting a tree of fire near the camp.

Firestar suddenly felt very weak, he looked down at his fur and saw that it was covered in blood. His eyes closed then opened and he felt like he was being dragged down into darkness. The tree made a ear-splitting crack and fell. Time slowed down, Firestar turned to see the tree, falling towards him. He heard Sandstorm call out his name in distress, but it was too late. Firestar tried to leap away but with no energy left in his body he collapsed, as his legs crumpled beneath him. The burning tree fell down beside him but it didn't touch him. Firestar, now laying down felt a deep desire to fall asleep. As the dark shadows started to fill his vision, he felt a pelt beside his and recognised Sandstorm. "I told you not to go into battle." She said quietly, tears streaming down her face.

"I-I- had to" Firestar spluttered. "Sa-Sand-storm, I love you." Firestar felt himself go limp as he succumbed to his wounds and loss of blood and stopped breathing as he looked up into his mate's loving eyes for the last time. He had fulfilled the prophecy, he killed Thunderclan's greatest threat.

Fire saved the clan.

Well then I don't know about you but I liked the final sentence.

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