Shadows in the woods

Part 1: Why do we end up in these messes?

How do they keep ending up in these weird situations?

They so far have been blitzed, turned to toys, fought against a criminal cat army, battled deities with heroes across the universe, for pete sake they were in the spirit dimension a FEW TIMES. He lost track of all the wacky situation he and the others got themselves in just for protecting the energy of the universe.

So-here he was, a Rusherz' soul stuck a cat (a Russian Blue) and him stuck as another (American bobtail), now fighting with all the clans from a story he thought was from a book series, which turns out was true as were the MANY SCENARIOS THEY WERE IN, against an abomination he couldn't even describe. And still, he still had to ask this question.

Claw: SHARDS, HOW DID I GET TO THIS POINT...

Marty was asking the SAME Question-

Oh wait..he knew, cause it all started when that stupid scientist that blasted his body.


Few weeks ago...

It was a normal mission with the Guardians, chasing down the rouge Anticorians who had the Panther's Megacore in their grasp.

Claw: GET BACK HERE!

Ish: You can't run forever!

They were chasing them across the city of Canton. Claw had to be honest, he was glad it was off season and the Megacore was not overflowing with energy. Tua manage to tackle them as Angkoro let go of the Megacore, it flew into the air and into a broken window of a rickety old building.

Ash: Claw, be careful getting the Megacore!

Claw: Right!

Ish: Marty, go after him and help him okay!

Marty: Right!

Claw ran in as the Guardians battled, Marty going after him for support.

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Claw lept over the fallen cabinets and bookshelves as he looked around for his team's Megacore.

Claw: -sighs- Of all the places, this one gives me the creeps.

Claw looked around till he saw an open door. He went over and opened it, beaming as he saw His team's Megacore.

Claw: THERE IT IS! *Runs over;grabs it* Now to-

?: WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE!?

Claw looked up-and his blood froze seeing a deranged man surrounded by technology Claw was all to familiar with. BLITZBOT TECHNOLOGY.

Scientist: *deranged* YOU! YOUR HERE TO STOP ME!

Claw: *hesitant* Uh well I just you shouldn't be-

The scientist loomed over him in anger as Claw held onto the Megacore, trying to call the others.

Claw: Look your messing with really dangerous stuff so why not just call the at-

He kicked Claw away, sending him to the wall. He groaned in pain, covering his chest.

Claw: *pain* P-please-

Scientist: *Deranged* I WILL NOT BE STOPPED BY THE LIKES OF YOU.

Marty reached the door seeing the scene.

Claw tried to get up as he looked around-his eyes shrank as the scientist held a blast and then-

Marty: *panic* DEFENSE ENGA-

-darkness on impact.

...

He sighed as the bodies slumped, walking over and checking for a pulse on the panther, a Human would be fine but...he froze.

Scientist: *Shock* Still alive, with that blast it was suppose to be fatal. and what was that glowing flash that came out?

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Claw groaned as he regained consciousnesses.

Claw: Okay-Okay, body's damage. Badly. So-where am i.

He slowly opened his eyes to see the world giant. He went to see if he was able to stand on two or four legs-four.

Claw: *Annoyance* GREAT...as if our lives didn't get much weirder I'm the first who got into a differnt body when mine's damage to the point I gotta leave it for a but. -sighs- Okay, what am i?

He went over to a broken mirror...looking back was a Russian Blue with the same yellow eyes he always had. He had some black tips on his fur and-an odd charm around his neck.

Claw: Cat...Oh boy the guys are not going to let this go...*see's-* Oh oh.

...

Marty groaned as he set up putting a-paw?

Marty eyes opened wide as he sat up looking in the mirror seeing a blonde American Bobtail, screaming.

?: MARTY!

He turned to see a Russian Blue with VERY familiar eyes..before screaming again.

Claw: Marty it's me-

Marty: *panic* I KNOW IT'S YOU WHAT HAPPENED!?

Claw: -sighs- My body's damaged badly, so my soul had to leave it so it can heal and this was the closet. I have no idea how you were effected though.

Marty: *panic* HOW I WAS EFFECT?! HOW ARE YOU CALM ABOUT THIS-

Both heard an angered scream as he bolted out through the pipes, needless to say this was not the place to stay and wait for Claw's body to fully heal.

Claw: Guys, please find my body and keep it safe, just until I can go back in.

Marty: I'm more worried on how they will react to all this.

Both lept out the pipe and into the city, running off.


later; Forest...

The two soon began to trot around the area.

Claw: Okay, should be far enough. I have no idea how we're gonna get back, or if that psycho is gonna chase after us.

Marty: I just want to take a few minutes to just-think about what is going on.

He sighed as he sat on his rump, looking at the charm. It was the team's logo crystalized.

Claw: Wonder if the Megacore sent the remaining energy in here to protect me?

Marty: If it's the reason I'm in this state I'm gonna-

-A rustling sound made both of them jump, getting on the defensive. The Two calmed once he saw it was a female white cat with black tabby markings.

Claw: -sighs- Okay..just a cat.

She-cat:-Your a cat too you know.

...Claw eye twitched hearing the response from the only female living being, in the area.

Marty: Huh, guess we can understand them.

Claw:-WHY NOT.

The she cat went over, looking Claw around.

She-Cat: I must say, your some new faces. Never seen you in any of the clans, not even a rouge. In fact, I swear i felt this kind of energy before.

Marty: *quiet;to Claw* Isn't' she talking about that book series?

Claw: *to Marty;eye twitch* Clans, warriors..are there anymore felines we should know that have powerful abilities.

Her ear flicked at this.

She-cat: You sound experienced as well. What is your name?

Claw soon remembered, he was talking out loud and she heard everything.

Claw: M-My name is Claw-

She-Cat: -gasp- HOLD ON!

She got a closer look at him making Claw go back a bit, then at the charm around his neck as Marty watched. Her eyes widen in shock.

She-Cat: By the ancestors across the sea, this is-I have son many questions.

Claw: *shock* Hold on you-you know who I am?

She-Cat: I don't think any of those touched by the stars can forget those eyes. We seen you around these parts so often it's hard not to recognized you.*holds paw out* My name is Waspstar.

Claw blinked, but shoke her paw with a smile.

Claw: Nice to meet you Wasp. W-We could use some help here.

Waspstar: Oh-*to Marty* Is he a friend of yours from the core?

Marty: I-Uh Yeah-J-just call me Swift Shape.

Claw: *eyes him, quiet* Wha-

Marty: *through his smile* Work with it. *normal* I ran into him recently.

Waspstar nodded as she urged them to follow here, the two following.

Claw: I had no idea we had clans here.

Waspstar: Well we don't really go talking about clans across the sea. Got our own clans here and in other locations to worry about. Our clans are related to those I do believe this Erin Two-legger writes about.

Marty: *To Claw* She's talking about the Author again right?

Claw did a double take there.

Claw:-AGAIN.

Waspstar: -chuckles- Us felines sure have a way for breaking your minds, huh?

Claw: You bet...so, what clan are you from?

Waspstar: We-have not picked a name yet, but our ancestors came from Sky Clan. I'm taking you back cause, as leader, I'll need full detailed on how in Star Clan you got in this mess.

Claw blushed nervously chuckling.

Claw: I obviously have no idea how we even get into these messes.

Marty: I'm wondering how you teams life spans have not shorten with all the shenanigans you guys go though.


Meanwhile...

Tua pushed the door down, looking around.

Tua: All clear!

The rest of the Guardians came in as they lighted up the area.

Troy: Yeesh...this screams creepy.

Ash: *looks around at the papers* Look at this, I think this is from that wacko whose been scavenging those Blitzbot and Blitzborgs parts from the battle.

Ricky: Seriously, this is where he's been!

Ish: Or was, something spooked him away and it wasn't the battle. We'll worry about that later though, we need to find Marty and Claw-

Ricky was frozen in place in the doorway of a room.

Ricky: I-I think we have a huge problem.

The rest came over-and de transformed once they saw the Panther Rusher on the ground, with a huge gushing wound and Marty protecting him. They ran over and check Claw over.

Tua: *checks Marty* Marty's fine, just semi coma but no injuries.

Ish:-*Anger* Okay, but we need to find this freak cause he ATTACK MARTY AND CLAW!

Ash: Is-Is Claw even alive?

Ricky check the Panther's wrist, feeling the faint pulse.

Ricky: Yeah, he's alive but-somethings missing.

Tua: But-other than that wound, I don't see anything else.

Ash decided to check using her NFLR.

...SHE PALED.

Ash: Guys...W-Where is his soul?

Troy: *horror* I'm sorry what?

All checked their NFLR seeing that it was indeed missing.

Ish: Heart is beating and intact, thank goodness. But-YEAH WHERE IS HIS SOUL?!

Tua: Is this telling us He's alive but without HIS SOUL!?

They looked at the screen, then Ish made a call.

RZ: Guardians, is everything alright?

Ish: No, no it isn't and-question; I-If a Rusherz body gets badly damage, and the heart is beating-

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DOES THEIR SOUL VANISH?

Tua gulped as he looked at Marty.

Tua: I hope your at least helping him somehow buddy, wherever you are or doing in that mind of yours.

To Be Continued...