Auroraskies
Skyclan Queen
“Fire!” Aurora called, her violet-amber gaze was searching the camp with her chest rising and falling in a quick manner, clearly in a panicked state as the small Maine Coon was looking frantically for Northkit and Ebonykit. The black and golden molly had put all five of her kits down for a nap in the nursery earlier, she had been chatting with the ofher queens in the front of the nursery den until poking her head to check on her children. However, she noticed straight away that her two children were missing from the nest along with a small hole that was created within the nursery walls. At first, Aurora was trying not to freak out, instead rushing out of the nursery and searching the other dens. She couldn’t find them, and panic and sorrow was settling in as it hit Aurora that her two babies weren’t in camp and had disappeared from the safety of their home. When did they get away? What was the cause of them leaving the camp? How long did it take them to create that hole? It wasn’t until a familiar scent entered her nostrils and feeling the familiar feeling of Fire pressing against her as he could clearly see that she was panicking.
His voice was soothing, attempting to calm her down. Aurora always wondered how Mercuryrose and Desertriver always remained calm in these kind of situations while she was the one who worried easily. Perhaps they inherited their calm attitude from their father while Aurora inherited more of her Mother.. Her mother.. Auroraskies wondered if Topazfire would have been freaking out if the golden molly had been placed in the same situation or even if she would care.. Twilightfoot surely wouldn’t, he never did. Feeling the massive ginger tom pulling her into an embrace, the smaller Maine Coon snapped out of it before attempting to take deep breaths in order to prevent herself to start hyperventilating. “North.. Ebony.. Gone” Aurora said through breaths, watching Fire’s facial expression and how it quickly changed as he quickly ran to the nursery to check and see if they were indeed missing. Noticing Flarebeetle and Claypath going towards her, Aurora’s ears were ringing as she couldn’t exactly hear what her step-children were saying.. Or Fire calling for their missing kits, it wasn’t until Claypath shook her gently and she snapped out of it. Indigo and Brackenwing had arrived too to comfort their mother, and moments later Fire came towards his family.
Blinking away tears as Fire was ordering warriors and apprentices around, quickly telling Bayleaf to organize search parties. The black and golden molly quickly got up and looked at her mate, both of them having a silent conversation.. Aurora wasn’t going to stay in camp and not look for her children. Looking at her two daughters and step-children “Please make sure the others are safe” Aurora simply said, her voice was shaky and tears were threatening to spill from her eyes. The molly wanted to collapse and start crying, she was worried about her babies.. But Aurora had to help Fire and keep a calm mindset in order for them to work as a team. Quickly joining her mate’s side, both of them quickly made their way towards the entrance of the camp.
She couldn’t lose Northkit and Ebonykit.. Not like how she lost her first litter as stillborns and Indigo during a terrible snowstorm.
Her gaze was searching the area once they both made it to the entrance, hoping that perhaps Ebonykit and Northkit didn’t wander off too much, instead playing at a nearby bush that was a couple of feet away. Aurora let out a small breath when she couldn’t smell them around. It was clear that Ebonykit and Northkit didn’t leave through the front entrance, however she could smell their scent nearby but it was faint. It appeared they used their own little pathway that was behind the nursery. She could tell that her mate was looking at her, but she couldn’t find herself to look at him. This was her fault, if she perhaps watched them while they were napping instead of being at the entrance of the nursery.. This wouldn’t happen. “I’m sorry..” Aurora whispered softly, looking towards him and biting her lower lip slightly. However she couldn’t beat herself up right now, no.. Fire needed his Aurora.. His strong, confident and brave mate.
It wasn’t until she noticed that Fire had picked up on one of the kits’ scents, and she quickly followed after the massive ginger tom. Aurora knew that Fire would be able to track their children easily, he knew this Forest like the back of his paw.
Northkit
Skyclan Kitten
“Come on!” The dark ginger and black molly giggled, her bi-colored eyes were lit up in excitement as Ebonykit quickly followed after her. At last a trip out of camp! Northkit had asked Aurora if they could go out to the lake so everyone could continue on with the recent swimming lessons that Aurora had been teaching them.. But her mother said they had to wait until daddy was done with his duties for the day! His meetings were sometimes long! Northkit blamed Bayleaf for that, the small gray tom was afraid of his own shadow.. How could he be around Firestar and not be a nervous wreak? Why didn’t her daddy just make her deputy? She asked Firestar that question and the massive ginger tom chuckled and kissed the top of her head, telling her when she was older that he would think about it. Maybe if herself and Ebonykit could prove to their Mama and Daddy that they could clearly look after themselves by taking a trip to the lake, go for a quick dip and return before naptime was over. Ebonykit was such a smart tom, she always followed his lead on things while Northkit spoke confidently and carried herself like Mama.
Looking around, it seemed like they were nearby the lake. Northkit remembered the flower bush that Daddy picked out a flower for Mommy, and gave some flowers to herself, Lotuskit and Scarletkit. A bright grin appeared as she nudged Ebonykit “I’ll win this time Bony! You got lucky the last time” Northkit boosted, waving her feathery tail in excitement. Why didn’t they think of this sooner? It was Northkit who came up with the idea of escaping while Ebonykit dug through the nursery wall. They worked well together as a team, she wished that they had woken up Sterlingkit but they had to make their grand escape quickly since all the mothers were distracted outside of the nursery. It wasn’t until the familiar path of the lake came into view, which caused Northkit to let out a small squeal of excitement before turning to her younger brother with the biggest grin on her face
“Let’s go!” Northkit said, quickly bounding towards the path. The tiny Maine Coon was giggling and nearly skipping of joy. Although she was the eldest of the litter, the dark ginger and black molly had surely inherited her mother’s size. Letting out a ‘wow’ as they made it towards the lake, Northkit turned to the black and golden tom that finally made it towards her. “Too slow” she giggled, pushing her shoulder into his own playfully. Making her way towards the shoreline, Northkit inspected it carefully. Northkit was secrelty hoping that perhaps the nice gray shell that she had found a couple of days ago was still around.. But alas, it wasn’t. Letting out a soft huff, she clearly inherited Fire’s resting face expression as she was clearly not pleased that her treasure was missing.
“I can’t believe my shell is missing” The tiny molly said with a pout. Rats, she should had picked it up before they left the last time.. Of course Sterlingkit had distracted her. Looking towards Ebonykit who was exploring the area, she bounded towards him with a big grin on her face “Do you wanna swim Bony?” Northkit questioned, her eyes full of excitement.
Auroraskies
Skyclan Queen
The black and golden Maine Coon molly’s chest was rising and falling quickly, tears threatening to spill down her violet-amber eyes. Auroraskies had to emotionally keep it together for her children’s sake. Leaning down to nuzzle into her kits, she closed her eyes for a moment. “He’ll wake up, just give him a moment.” Aurora said softly, knowing she couldn’t lie and say that he had passed out, her children knew better. Shallowing hard for a moment, the small molly moved her face towards her mate and carefully nuzzled into his face “I’m here, I’m not leaving you Baby” Aurora whispered softly towards him, pressing a gentle kiss against his forehead. Witnessing Firestar’s deaths should have been something that she should be used to by now, but she hated every time it happened. Letting out a sigh soft through her nose, Aurora pressed her forehead against her mate’s.
It was never easy when her mate experienced this kind of thing.
A sudden warmth had gone through Aurora, a gentle breeze went through her long black and golden silky fur. The smell of Primroses had entered her nostrils, calming her. There was something within that moment that comforted her, as if everything wasn’t falling apart around her. Primroses.. They were Firestar’s mother, Mothflight’s favorite flower. Aurora knew about her mate’s past with his mother, the relationship they had. It was almost similar to how her own father had reacted when her mother had left, except Twilightfoot was a psychopath while Mothflight’s motions were due to a broken heart. Aurora had wished that she had met Mothflight, and had thanked her for giving her the best thing in life, her Sun and Stars.
Primrosethorn had been named after grandmother’s love for Primroses, wanting to keep Mothflight’s spirit alive. Auroraskies hadn’t talked about her own parents towards her children, but took her kits to the elders to learn about the positive memories about Mothflight. It wasn’t until she heard a loud gasp and Firestar waking up, coughing up water. Aurora’s mouth parted open slightly, looking at the ginger Maine Coon with a soft expression. Northkit and Ebonykit launched themselves onto him, clinging onto their father. “Kids, give him some breathing room.” Auroraskies said gently while Northkit sobbed “I’m so sorry Daddy!” The black and dark ginger apologized. Tears running down her face as the massive tom nuzzled her and Ebonykit. Turning to look at her mate, Aurora leaned down to kiss her mate gently on the lips
“Let’s go home”
Helping her mate up, she allowed Firestar to lean on her and make their way back to camp. Upon arriving into camp, Auroraskies turned to look towards her two children “Return to the nursery, your older siblings will be there to watch you. I will join you momentarily.” Aurora said, watching her kits make their way towards the den. Letting out a small sigh, she called Cherryblossom’s name and the small calico helped her get the Skyclan leader to their den. Helping her mate into their nest, she nuzzled Firestar and began pressing gentle kisses into his face “You’re safe now.. Rest, my love” Aurora soothed him, climbing into the nest and curling against him and began grooming him gently and luring him to sleep, allowing Cherryblossom to examine and care for him. A mate’s love would never die, especially if both are true soulmates.
Firestar |The Courageous Lion of Skyclan|
Panic was fueling the large ginger Maine Coon, even if he was not the strongest swimmer, he would be darned if he let his two kits get crushed and drown! Firestar had lives to spare, his mate and kits did not, he would rather die and loose all of his lives than live without them in his life. The Skyclan Leader just barely made it towards Ebonykit and Northkit. Grabbing them roughly and pulling them down in the water, hoping to put distance between his kits and the heavy logs. Concern fogging his mind as Ebony goes unconscious from the brunt force. Knowing he did not have more time, he pushes Ebony closer to North, before shoving the two kits further away. Barely seeing their little forms rise to the surface before more logs came crashing down.
White hot burning pain radiates from his form as he becomes crushed between two large and heavy logs. Firestar could feel his ribs and legs breaking under the sheer pressure as he becomes pinned. Firestar had always held a fear of drowning, but knowing that Northkit and Ebonykit were safe? Worth it. Eye lids beginning to feel heaving as his chest and lungs burn with the need for air. Air that he could not reach. The strength leaving him as his eyesight becomes blurry, the once excruciating pain was now an icy numbness. Knowing he was going to die should have panicked him, but the numbness grew stronger as he drifts further and further into unconsciousness until his heart stops beating all together. His last breath escaping his parted lips, the bubble traveling to the surface as he begins to sink to the depths of the unforgiving lake.
Ebonykit |The Bewitcher of Skyclan|
A low groan escapes the kit as he feels a sharp pain radiate from the back of his head. Feeling something grip tightly at the scruff of his neck as he is jostled with urgency. Confusion fogs his little mind as he tries to glance around, wincing at the throbbing pain as he tries to focus on his surroundings. North’s voice seemed so far away when in reality she was talking into his ear as she shakes him back to reality. “Nor?” His voice croaks as he finally gains movement in his limbs, helping himself float and swim as she drags him carefully onto the floating log.
It suddenly dawned on the black and rose gold kit as to what happened. His emerald violet eyes widen as he frantically searches for their father, remembering their father shoving them out of harms way. Digging his claws into the wet log as Northkit briefly explains that their dad was unconscious and drowning but mom was trying to save him. Guilt forms within Ebonykit’s stomach, the strong urge to vomit nearly over came him but swallowed down the bile when Auroraskies breaks through the water with a battered looking Firestar. “Mommy!” He yells out, catching her attention as she drags the dead weight of the large leader. Whimpering as their mother instructs them to grab hold of their unconscious father.
Though their mother explained that he was only passed out, the young kit could not help but think otherwise. Doing as instructed as the two kits try their best to help their struggling mother back to shore. Heaving deep breathes as they crawl their way on to shore. Ignoring the sand clinging to his soaked pelt as his concern flickers over to his sister, mother, and father. “Is dad going to be okay? I’m sorry! It was all my fault! I talked Nor into going to the dam!” Tears streaming down his face as he could not handle the guilt of nearly getting himself but his sister and father killed.
Firestar |The Courageous Lion of Skyclan|
After roughly 10 to 15 minutes after Auroraskies had dragged the dead mangled body of Firestar to shore. His limp form laying in the sand, his head turned to the side to prevent aspirating on the lake water once he comes to. During that time, Firestar’s spiritual form sat next to his lifeless body. Frowning at the distraught forms of his wife and kits. Though Aurora had seen him die before, he was sure that this one will take a toll on her. As she not only lost him but nearly lost Ebony and North. Sighing to himself as his attention is suddenly drawn to a very faint figure forming to the left of him. Squinting his bi-colored eyes as he tries to focus on the form of the starclanner, yet it seemed whoever they were did not want to reveal themselves completely to him.
The faint form turns to look at his limp physical form before speaking. Her voice was soft and ethereal, he could sense a familiarity between them, but could not place it. “Family is a precious thing” the spirit began, her voice flowing in the wind. “One that can sadly be taken for granted” he could hear the sorrow in her words, telling him that she had taken her family for granted at one point. “It is nice to see that you have not taken yours for granted. You have shown true and pure parental love for your children” Firestar nods, not really sure what to say as he looks back at his family. “I just wished they did not have to witness this part” He finally states with a sigh. “Though I do not regret what I did. I would do it again in a heartbeat” he says with pure determination oozing from his voice.
A light airy laugh fills the silence as the faded form moves even closer to him. He could sense the colder temperature surrounding him, feeling a nose press gently against his chest, right where his heart should be beating as she says. “You have a true heart and I wish I could have been there with you every step of the way to enjoy the man you have become. Don’t ever let anything taint your heart and soul. Not like how I had let it taint mine. Letting grief and self hatred fuel you will only destroy you in the end.” It confused Firestar greatly as the figure spoke as if she had known him at one point in time. Who was this unknown feline? “Do I know you?” Certainly he did, she felt so familiar.
“You have only seen the tainted side of me. I wish I had been more sound of mind during my life. I wish things could have played out differently. I just wanted you to know that I am so proud of who you have become” the sadness dripping from her words and voice puzzled him greatly and made him feel the sadness emitting from her. He could feel tears involuntarily brim along his eyes as the figure finally reveals herself. Her small golden form with prominent stars weaving into her pelt along with her calming green eyes gave her away immediately—his mother; Mothflight. At first he did not know what to do or say, as the last time he had spoken with her was when he was almost an apprentice and she yelled and blamed him for his father’s absence.
He had known then that she was not in her right mind then, it was refreshing to see how she was or what she could have been if it hadn’t been for his father up and leaving her. “Mother???” Was all that managed to escape him. Mothflight smiles sadly as she places a tender kiss to his shoulder, “I am so sorry I could not have been a better mother to you and Honeysplash. I was too far gone and took it out on you both, you did not deserve that. I am truly sorry. You are exactly how I hoped you would be! My baby boy is a leader” she cried regretfully. “And this is why I have given you the life of parental love. The love I should have given you all those years ago.” It all made sense to Firestar now, back when he had first received his lives it all had been a painful blur and could not remember the lives that he received and who he received them from.
“I don’t blame you, mother. I know you were dealing with heart break in your own way. You might not think it but you truly shaped me into who I am today. Please do not blame yourself anymore. You have been forgiven” he mutters as he leans down to kiss his mother’s forehead. Enjoying the embrace he hardly ever received in his youth from his mother before she pulls away. “Thank you my son. I want you to treasure that wonderful mate and children of yours. You have truly been blessed. Oh and please tell Honeysplash to settle down soon—he needs some love. Now it’s time for you to wake up.” With that her smiling figure fades away as his vision turns dark.
Suddenly the leader leans more onto his sore side, hacking up tons of lake water. His body convulsing from the effort and pure exhaustion of his battered form. His dull tired bi-colored eyes flicker over to Auroraskies, Ebonykit, and Northkit flashing them a sore attempt in a reassuring smile. “I am okay…” he barely manages to get out before to bundles of fur launch themselves at him. Grunting at the impact, his muscles protesting as he nuzzled them. “Gonna need some help back to camp” Firestar sheepishly says as he looks up at his mate with love. “Let’s go home.”
Auroraskies
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Northkit
“Fire!” Aurora called towards him, freezing in place while her mate gave a warning glare that caused the small black and golden Maine Coon to suddenly stop in place as she watched the massive ginger tom going into the lake, Aurora watching helplessly. There was such desperation inside her that Aurora wanted to go in with her mate to save their children, but she knew Firestar had lives to spare.. Aurora didn’t. Biting the inside of her cheek, the smaller molly was pacing back and forth at the shoreline as she watched Firestar swimming towards Northkit and Ebonykit, however a sense of panic had overcame her as she suddenly saw the dam that the beavers had created a while ago was slowly breaking before completely collapsing which caused a bunch of logs and twigs to come crashing towards Firestar, Northkit and Ebonykit
Her eyes widened as the small Maine Coon had started taking off into the direction of the water and jumping in without hesitation “No! Fire!” Aurora cried out, but it was too late as she witnessed a log crashing into Ebony, North and Fire but the larger Maine Coon had taken the brunt of it, Firestar getting crushed between two logs while Northkit managed to grab Ebonykit and scramble on one of them while dragging her brother with her. “North! Hang on!” Aurora called out, watching the dark ginger and black molly nod while her teeth were grabbing onto a passed out Ebonykit and resting the black and rose gold tom onto the log.
Aurora had to think logically within that moment, as she knew that Firestar would want her to make sure the kits were saved. However, that was thrown out the window as her violet-amber eyes widened at the sight of Firestar’s lifeless body crushed between the logs before it got released and started sinking into the water. Panic started to overcome her as she looked back to Northkit who was looking in horror as her father’s body sunk into the deep blue water and clung on towards her larger brother. Northkit was a very good swimmer within her litter, and she had a good grip on Ebonykit’s body. The little dark ginger and black kit just needed to make sure that they didn’t fall over, and Ebonykit woke up. “Come on Bony!” Northkit pleaded with him, her bi-colored eyes full of tears as she tried shaking her brother slightly to awaken him. Her brother needed to survive!
Diving into the water, Auroraskies swam towards the direction of Firesrar’s limp body. The black and golden molly couldn’t focus on that her mate was dead, she needed to focus on the fact that she needed to rescue his body. If Firestar woke up in a weak state in the water, he would continue to drown until his very last life. Grabbing onto his body, her teeth sunk into his scruff and Aurora closed her eyes for a moment. How could she be able to pull up such a large amount of dead weight? Would she be able to get them both to safety or would both drown? No, she needed to save her love and protect her family. Her forelegs went to grab on to him and she felt a sense of calmness overcoming her, Auroraskies clinging on to her mate’s body as she was kicking her back feet and finally broke the barrier between them and the water.
Gasping for air, Aurora looked over and her face had fallen at the sight of her lifeless mate. Letting out a loud whimper, the molly bit back tears. Aurora needed to be strong for her mate and kits. “I got you baby, I’m not leaving you,” She promised, kissing the top of her head. A sense of nauseousness overcame her, perhaps it was because she felt sick about her mate and kits in this situation. It was all her fault, she would never forgive herself. Kicking her feet towards the direction of their kits, Aurora was gasping for air but a sense of relief overcame her when noticing Ebonykit had woken up “Both of you, hold on to your father for your life! Do not let go, he’s passed out!” Aurora said, not wanting her kits to know their father had actually passed. Aurora refused to let her children’s innocence be taken at a young age.
Aurora, while hanging on to her mate and kits, began swimming back to shore.
Firestar |The Courageous Lion of Skyclan|
The skyclan leader was just leaving his den from another long meeting with his deputy and head of patrols when he heard the frantic voice of his mate calling for him. Not even dismissing the warriors before him as he rushes to her side, instantly pressing his large flank against her. He could feel her quivering against him, anxiety coating her usual lovely floral scent, what had happened to cause Auroraskies so much distress? Brows furrowed as he nuzzles her softly, whispering soothing words to his mate before questioning, “What is wrong, love?” His voice soft and tender, trying to coax Auroraskies into telling him what the matter was. His bi-colored gaze flickering quickly over the clearing, trying to pinpoint the reason for her distress. “Aurora…honey what is going on?” He repeats, noting that it brings Auroraskies back to her senses as her terrified multi violet-amber eyes lock with his. Instantly tensing as she choppily reveals that Northkit and Ebonykit were no where to be found. How? He knew his mate was meticulous when watching the younglings, always staying at the entrance of the nursery to make sure none of the kits could leave without being spotted. Feeling a pit form in his stomach as he rushes into the nursery, not caring if he startled the sleeping queens within. Mentally counting in his head as he eyes his kits: ‘Sterlingkit, Lotuskit, Scarletkit….no Northkit or Ebonykit’. Just a small hole within the nursery wall near the nest. Closing his eyes, chin tilted downward as he takes a deep breath, trying to think of where exactly the two trouble makers would go.
Stalking out of the nursery, his worried emerald and ember gaze locking on the curious warriors around him, “I want this camp searched top to bottom, no one stops until Northkit and Ebonykit are found! Search the territories as well” he demands as he barks out orders, sending warriors to continue the search. Nodding in gratitude to Flarebeetle, Claypath, Indigoskies, and Brackenwing for comforting their mother and step-mother. Locking eyes with Aurora as they silently agree to search together, nodding his head as he beckons her to follow him. Firestar knew that Aurora was on the verge of breaking down, the only thing keeping her going was the thought and hope to find their kits safely. Which they would, even if it was the last thing he did! Scouring the entrance, his lips parted as he silently pants, tasting the air around him as he tries to track they’re scent. Grunting in displeasure as the kits had taken a different route, looking over at his lovely mate, wishing she would look at him so he could give her a reassuring smile, but her gaze remained permanently on the ground—hoping to find a track to follow. Moving closer to her as he places his lips against her forehead, “We will find them, and don’t you dare apologize. I am as much to blame, I should have been there with you” he admits with a small frown. Moving away from the entrance, his senses heightened as he tries to drown out the noise around him. Pausing abruptly as Northkit’s scent catches his attention.
“This way!” He urges Auroraskies as the two worried parents rush through the birch forest in search of two kits.
It did not take Firestar long to figure out where the two were heading, “The lake! That is where they are heading!” He calls over his shoulder, wanting to keep his mate informed of his findings. When he found those two, he was going to kill them himself! After several moments of just accelerated breathing, twigs snapping, and rustling as the two Maine Coons finally breath through the foliage into the shoreline of the lake. Frantically searching before his attention is drawn to two small figures within the water towards a worn out beaver dam. Breath hitching as he remembers what one of his warriors had reported: that the dam in the channel that leads to the lake was wearing down from the overflow of water—this season they have had their fair share in abundant rainfall. The warrior had suspected that the dam would collapse soon, the leader was just going to announce that the lake was off limits until it was safe. “Northkit! Ebonykit! Get away from the--!” His voice cutting off as a loud creaking of wood echoes. “No!” Firestar exclaims before jumping into the water without hesitation.
Ebonykit |Kit of Skyclan|
Ebonykit could not believe they had actually managed to pull off escaping the nursery! Northkit’s idea had actually worked! Brilliant! The black and rose gold tom-kit quickly rushes after his sister, sneaking a glance over his small shoulder, admiring the little hole he had created before slipping into the forest. They were so close to finally making it to the lake, the two deciding to take matters into their own paws as mother and father were taking too long to take them back to one of their favorite spots. They wanted to prove themselves capable of caring for themselves, tired of being treated like a newborn kit! Following closely behind the dark ginger and molly, knowing that they were almost there. Ears perking up as Northkit challenges him to a race once more—beating her once wasn’t enough for her. Grinning wickedly at the challenge, “We shall see about that Nor!” Before taking off, trying to gain some distance between them. Almost winning if it weren’t for that stone in his path! Nearly causing him to trip and tumble into the silt of the shoreline. Huffing as he playfully glares at his sister, “I would have totally won! You just got lucky!” Ebonykit tries to defend, but knew it would fall onto deaf ears of his older sister.
Glancing around, his emerald-violet gaze brightening as he takes everything in. The lake looked so huge! A thrill runs down his spine as the adventure begins! Moving away from his sister as he explores the shores, not looking for anything in particular. He could hear Nor huffing behind him, instantly knowing it was because the pretty gray shell was no where to be found. “Don’t worry Nor, we will find you a new one!” Ebony grins at his sister, hoping to cheer her up. Blinking in surprise as the dark ginger and black Molly suddenly changes the subject, wanting to go for a swim instead. Multi-colored eyes brightening as his grin matches hers, “Of course! Let’s head towards the dam! It looks so creepy over there!” Ebony suggests as the skilled swimmers make their way towards the dam. The black and rose gold tom-kit snickering every once in awhile as his sister complains about going to the dam, saying it was too abandoned. That resulted in Ebony making chicken noises and calling Nor a chicken and pansy—obviously making the stubborn girl continue on their quest.
A sudden loud voice causes the two kits to pause in swimming towards the dam, Ebony turning back to look towards the shore to make out the forms of their mother and father. ‘Oh no…we are in big trouble’ he thought, ears pining back against his skull. “Nor, I think we should head back” he suggests, not wanting to feel his father’s wrath nor his mother’s scorn. Just when the two kits make move to head back did they take notice in the creaking of wood. Confusion filling him as they both glance back at the dam. Noticing the wood bulging from continuous pressure of water rushing in, “Nor….” Fear coats his voice, wishing to be anywhere but there. A loud scream escapes him as the dam finally gives in and collapses, causing wood and debris to come tumble down towards the helpless kits. Ebonykit quickly latches onto Northkit, not wanting to be separated. The last thing he remembers is seeing a large log heading straight towards them before everything goes black.