Death Angel and Light Spirit

 Seasons Later

      I looked around at the burned darkened forest. Briarclan territory. Where my family was. Where I grew up. It hasn't been the same for so long now. Not since I got kicked out, for being weak. Because I didn't want to use the power of death I had at the tips of my claws. I looked down at my paws. Bloody. But enough about my paws, I'll fill you in.
   
      It started the day that Blitz arrived. Not event he knew what he was getting into. But he decided to have some 'fun.' He came to Briarclan, unseen, changing the hearts of the mortal cats. Making them strong and powerful to the point where they were too strong, and too powerful. Slowly, they gained abilities. Slowly, they turned evil. And became opposite.
    You may wonder why Blitz never stopped. He's different from the Blitz that Stark told me about. Now he's always following the leader of shadows, Swiftstar, still influencing him. Some cats ran before it got too bad, before there was no 'running away.'  Havoc somehow stayed. Oh, he stayed alright, and is in Blitz's circle of elite warriors, giving Blitz 'advice.' Briarclan will never be the same.
   Brokenclan had the opposite effect. Spike did almost the same as Blitz, except shed the darkness from the cats' hearts. They became almost too good, too much justice with them, a few of the cats I know moved to their side as well. But very few. I haven't heard from anyone there in a while, I don't even dare. I was a neutral, and neutrals weren't wanted.
   When I was chased out, I took a few others with me, and we went to the rift. Snow and Birch almost killed to us on the way, thought, because Havoc sent them to guard the passage. There we met the remaining, neutral Rift cats, and a few from Brokenclan somehow came along too. We formed an alliance of the Rift.

>Chaos<
   

Swiftly Rising Breezy Flames

    "Let all cats old enough to catch their own prey gather here beneath the thickbranch for a clan meeting!" Swiftrise said, leaping up onto the Thickbranch. "I am proud to take my nine lives and the name of a leader for this clan, for I have returned from the moon-stream. Though we mourn for the passing of many brave warriors, we must not let the grief towards our former proud leader and his mate drag us down. I am his son as well as his successor,  for Swiftstar has claimed me herself. I will take on her name and see to it, that Briarclan is restored to the former glory of our founder and leader!" He yowled across the clan, his eyes blazing. The clan roared in approval, the cats of Briarclan seemed to support him fully. Swiftstar raised his head proudly. "And we can start first by preparing to finish Brokenclan off, for good. And when they're running for the hills, let them spread the word. Briarclan is too be feared!" He said, and again, the clan roared it's approval. Starclan, it seems,  had made their choice.

>Swiftstar<

  No one seemed to notice that both Muddleblaze and Chaos were missing. And that was thanks to Havoc, who happened to be sitting with the others at this very meeting.
  Chaos and I look very much alike, so no one can tell the difference..... he sneered in his head. He seemed to be back in his old ways again. :I made sure I separated from him for good.... maybe I can sort out my father back to his old self....and it seems something else is going to happen in Briarclan. This will be interesting." he muttered, though no one heard. For it seemed that only he could see the shadowy figure standing beside Swiftstar, working him like a puppet. So the angel of death is having some fun....

>Havoc<

    Many failed and successful battles had taken it's toll on Frozenstar, who passed away recently, peacefully, her position being taken up by Breezeflame, recently becoming Breezestar, who had just called his summons to Brokenclan, who muttered and growled but sat before the leader on his perch.
    "As a new leader of this strong clan, I will promise to make change." He began. "I believe that our methods in the past, with Frozenstar and other past leaders, have been faulty. It seems that for seasons, this clan has been taking a few steps forward, and equal steps back, never progressing, and never moving forward. Well no more! We will change our methods any way it takes to make our clan even stronger, whatever it takes! Even if it is, making peace." And with that, Breezestar felt a little confused. Why did he say that? But for a change, he felt a little lighter....

>Breezestar<

Sickness

Searingstar coughed again, worried for his clan. He was drowning in grieve in his den, already lossing 3 lives from a fast-spreading sickness. Frostriver had died a few days ago already, and many members of the clan already died from mysterious deaths in the forest a few moons earlier, and they couldn't take anymore.

Not to mention missing members..... he thought, thinking of Chaos, Jaypaw, and others. But Duskgaze had returned, with the recent death of Lilyfrost, she had taken over the medicine cat's job permanently.

It had been at least sunny the whole time. What was Starclan doing? Were they happy about this? There had been no unexpected storms as before, as he assumed was from them. How come we were strong enough to fight off these rouges, but not this sickness? 


And the whole time he didn't notice the two shadowy eyes that were watching him.

>Searingstar<

The Border

  The pure black being of light, named Concord,  sighed, suddenly realizing he took a wrong turn. His body seemed to sparkle and crackle with positive energy, lighting up the darkness that took up half of the realm he came in. What am I doing at the end of light and the beginning of darkness?
   He peered out at the other side, the mayhem, and saw it was dark, fires were raging in forests far beyond, yet it had a tempting feeling. Temptation. Which is taint. For the first time he felt heard a small voice in the back of his head, telling him go on, go on.  It seemed to itch him to the tips of his claws, but he shut tight his eyes, which beamed light, trying to get his head clear from this dizzying affect that seemed to overwhelm him, and when he opened his eyes he saw everything. The night-time hunt, the new colors of after the sun setting. The peaceful feeling that settles at the head of night when nothing speaks. He looked at the colorful rolling hills behind him almost with boredom, which filled with longing again when he turned back to the other side. His paw lifted hesitantly over the border, almost crossing.....

New Cats and Apprentices (finally)

  "Let all cats old enough to catch their own prey gather here beneath the thickbranch for a clan meeting!" Searingstar said, leaping up onto the sturdy branch.
   "We have new cats joining today! Let's welcome Butterflyclaw, Whisperfire, Ducksplash, Brightlegs, Skypaw, Daisykit, and Silentkit!"

"Butterflyclaw! Whisperfire! Ducksplash! Brightlegs! Skypaw! Daisykit! Silentkit!"

"And there many apprentices that are long overdue for their warrior names! Sunpaw, Stormpaw, Heatherpaw, Lionpaw, Brookpaw, Featherpaw, Lilacpaw, and Swiftpaw! Step forward!" he said.

"I, Searingstar, Leader of BrairClan, call upon our warrior ancestors to look down on these apprentices. They have trained hard to understand the ways of your noble code, and we condemn them as warriors in their turn."

"Sunpaw, Stormpaw, Heatherpaw, Lionpaw, Brookpaw, Featherpaw, Lilacpaw, and Swiftpaw. Do you promise to uphold the warrior code, and protect and defend this clan, even if it cost your lives?"

They all say "I do." at once.

"Then by the powers of StarClan I give you your warrior names."

"Sunpaw, you shall be known as Suncloud!"
"Stormpaw, you shall be known as Stormflower!"
"Heatherpaw, you shall be known as Heathersky!"
"Lionpaw, you shall be known as Lionclaw!"
"Brookpaw, you shall be known as Brookstream!"
"Featherpaw, you shall be known as Featherstem"
"Lilacpaw, you shall be known as Lilacpool!
"Swiftpaw, you shall be known as Swiftrise."

"Suncloud! Stormflower! Heathersky! Lionclaw! Brookstream! Featherstem! Lilacpool! Swiftrise!" The  clan cheered once again. Then thunder crackled, and rain started to fall.

That's strange... .there were no clouds in the sky to signal a storm. 


>Searingstar<

A New Force

    They moved in the shadows, unseen. Outcasts, one who have turned bitter, and had a natural hatred for clans.
"Alcie, are you sure it's this way?" asked a brown tabby she-cat, but she barely seemed to be like one. "Almost, Max. It's around this ridge." they said, walking, or gliding over the forest floor. Remy followed close behind, with the whole hoard of others. "I can't wait to see the looks on their sniveling fat faces when we come." Max growled. "They'll see how powerful we are and then they'll know not to keep all this land for themselves!" she added, and others nodded in agreement, some snarling with satisfaction.
      After a while, they make it over the ridge, but barely heard a sound or saw anything. "Are you sure this is-" Max started to say but Alcie cut her off. "Yes!"
    The Circled around the camp, away from the sentries at the entrance, already well-planned. Max cave the battle cry, and they charged into the camp, surprising the cats of Briarclan.

>Max<

The Past of Jane

   Firekit took one last, shuddering breath, and then was still. She opened her eyes to see she was standing apart from the cats in the clearing,
   "Guys! I'm over here!" She called, but they didn't look up. "They can't hear you, or see you for that batter." Said a voice from behind her, and she whirled around to see a she-cat sitting behind her. Her fur was dark grey, kind of like Firekit's.
  "W-Who are you? Are you coming to take me away? I'm dead, aren't I?" the young kit asked. The cat blinked.
"I am Koku. The angel of death. The guide of the Rift. But you won't be here long, I will help you find your strength to get to you body again." Koku said.
         "Lets this cat age four seasons
          more mature to handle pain
          to understand the other's reasons.
          and know what she must want, to keep her sane."
 Koku said, and suddenly Firekit was older, about a young warrior's age. "Now that you have a clear head, what is it you wish for them?"
 "To stop Coal. He's going to far and killing cats. I want to help stop him." Fire said. Koku nodded in acceptance.
        "In order to know your enemies you must know their past." Koku said. "You will exist in the past. You will not age, and you must take a new name and identity if your willing to help Stark." she said.
         "Turn Firekit's color into that of flames
          and give her a new name, name her Jane."
Koku said, smiling. Jane smiled. " Will I remember any of this?"
"Yes. You will. But you mustn't tell anyone who doesn't know, because it might mess up to future. Only when the time is right. Befriend Stark and Talon. Him and Coal once were friends, which you will witness. Observe Coal, but keep your thoughts away."
  Jane nodded. "I will do what I must." she said, smiling.
"Firekit is dead. Everyone here will think that. Catching up to the present will make you ready." Koku said.
"One more thing." Jane said. "Why are you helping me?" She asked. Koku smiled back.  "Let's just say, I don't agree with Coal's opinions." She said, winking. Then Firekit was plunged into darkness.
    
>Firekit/Koku<

Havoc's Back

   "Let all cats old enough to catch their own prey gather here beneath the thickbranch for a clan meeting!" Searingstar called. His eyes looked sadly at the weary crowd of cats that came out of their dens.
    "It is time we sit vigil for Soakedspirit and Thistlerose. And Also for Bronzefeather, who we assume is dead." he said.
   "We will hope that somehow Starclan will help us through this, and give us hope to stop the monster who did this." he said in almost a growl. A few cats looked at Chaos, who was staring up at the Thickbranch unblinking from the back of the group.
     "And Jaypaw is missing as well. The search parties will continue." he added.
    "That is all."

>Searingstar<

     As soon as the meeting broke up, Chaos growled. "That is IT! I'm sick of others thinking it was me who killed them! I DIED to save them all! This is the thanks I get. They must be blind, for I can see just clearly. The truths must come out into the open once and for all." he said, and then his eyes started to glow.
       "They know Frostriver was a shape-shifter. He has stolen my face." he looked at Muddleblaze. "I must return to my blood." he said. "And Havoc's returned." and with that, he somehow vanished.
~~~

He reappeared where he saw Coal and the others. "Father of mine." he said.

   "Havoc. It is good to see you again. I knew that that weak warrior Muddleblaze killing you wouldn't be enough. It's still happens, doesn't it? You can still go back in the past and change things." Coal said, realizing it himself.
    "Crow!" he snapped. Jaypaw's head snapped up. "Yes father." was her automatic response. "Go take care of  that mate of your brothers'." He said.
     "Alright." Crow said, and disappeared. "It was very hard to contain myself in this body, Coal." Havoc said. "Chaos was almost too strong for me. I'm glad that Jaypaw has had a chance to embrace her other side. Let's keep it that way."
    "Bronzefeather! Go bring back the my other son. They one that's a failure." he said. Bronzefeather laughed. "Alright, homie."
    "Excellent. Meanwhile I'm going to go take care of  Wolf." he said to himself, and morphed into Cinderpaw, appearing near where Shadeshadow was.

>Coal<
 

Another Killing Spree. By Coal, of course.

   "That's it Cinderpaw. Your not going back to the living world." Coal growled to Cinderpaw, pacing in front of him.
    "But-" Cinderpaw protested, put Coal cut him off. "No!" Just then Bronzefeather walked in, grinning. "Ya know, you should listen to your father. Or he might ground you." he said,  then burst out laughing. Coal just rolled his eyes.
     "You see what happens when your weak and mortal? If you follow in my footsteps you could be immortal and powerful beside me. And we will control the infinity and not Stark."
     "But you know that only a cat without a soul can-" "That's ENOUGH! Who told you such lies?!?!?" Coal growled, and Cinderpaw flattened his ears, making sure to keep all thoughts of the other rift cats he met out of his mind.
    Cinderpaw sighed. He wished he didn't have to do this. Even Rose had already known what he was doing, and thought he was evil. I wanna be with them. Not stuck here he growled in his head, not caring if his father heard.
       "Well, you corrupting Briarberry sure didn't do anything." Bronzefeather jeered. "It just made everything worse. Just because YOU wanted all the cat's with power's, well, powers, when they died! And then it just DIDN'T HAPPEN. Time just slapped you in the face." he explained.
    Coal looked at Bronzefeather in astonishment. "That is probably the most words you've ever said in one time, Bronzefeather." he said, and then both him and Cinderpaw started laughing.
    "Some day, Some day Bronzefeather. Not today." Coal said. "Ummm what?" Bronzefeather asked, and Coal just glared at him. "I'm fine, thank you very much." he said, and disappeared.

>Cinderpaw<

    Coal looked at another hunting patrol and smiled. They looked weary, probably cautious of what happened last time. He changed his form to look like Chaos, and when then the hunting party split up, he went after Soakedspirit and Thistlerose, lightly touching them with his tail and snickered as their bodies fell to the ground. "the sun will come out.. tomorrow..." he started singing, but then stopped as he heard the others coming. But it was just Jaypaw.
    She narrowed her eyes. "Chaos? What happened to ....?" She didn't get to finish that sentence because Coal snatched her away, and they both disappeared a heartbeat before the patrol discovered the two dead bodies.

>Coal<

   "Stay here." he said, dropping Jaypaw off at the rift and then appearing in the Brokenclan camp, and he changed into one of the warriors, walking casually over to the nursery, spotting what he wanted.
   "Psst. hey, kits." he said to the kits that were curled next to each other, sleeping. As soon as they blinked open their eyes they disappeared, and so did Coal.
 ~~~

He paced around the rift as the three new cats there looked at them in bewilderment.

"You three are just what I needed. Some kin."

>Coal<
 

Death.

       Searingstar opened his eyes and woke up from what seemed like forever. He had just lost another life, and his mother, Frozenstar had disappeared into the mass of cats. He saw many bodies, mostly from the enemy clan. They were winning! Then he saw a familiar slouched body. Frostymoon. His eyes glinted with sadness and he searched the cats for her mate, Copperflare, who was already rushing toward her. But he stumbled as a paw caught him around the neck, and sliced his throat. He fell to the ground, dead. This only happened in a few heartbeats, and Searingstar couldn't get there on time. He knew they should give up, but it was almost over anyway. They couldn't die for nothing. Searingstar looked at Breezeflame, who didn't have blood on his paws for once. Did he not fight? He looked almost afraid.
    "RETREAT." he called, but Searingstar stepped over. "There's no need for that. We got what we wanted." And the thing that Searingstar was talking about was only known by him and his deputy, but no other. "Let this be a lesson not to ever cross our borders or interfere again." he made eye contact very quickly, and they melted into the shadows, the bodies, and Muddleblaze, supported by Chaos and Jaypaw, with them. With the Brokenclan cats staring wearily at them with confusion.

>Searingstar<

  Duskgaze stopped and looked around, wondering where her clan had gone. "Stay here." she heard a whisper in her ear, and turned around to see Willowsun grinning at her. "Now, you'll do exactly as I say..." she whispered, and Duskgaze took in one ragged, blood-clotted breath of fear.

>Duskgaze<

  Searingstar had just announced the deaths and their victory to the others, and there were now cats sitting vigil. But despite it Searingstar felt accomplished. They had gotten the cat that they wanted. It was just an apprentice, no more. His name was Cinderpaw.
    "You think you could run away again?" he snarled, while in his den with the apprentice cowering inside with him.
    "The others would see you. Running to Brokenclan, what were you thinking." He growled, his temper cooling down only by a few degrees.
      "Starclan told me to keep you safe. Don't make it even harder!" he spat, no one else hearing.

>Searingstar<

    Shadeshadow gazed around the forest in wonder, her eyes looking blind because she was seeing another scene in time. She came to a small creek in the forest, fixed on the moonlight dancing in the water. Then there was a crushing weight that pressed down on her skull.
      "But it's not my time yet! I haven't seen it!" She said, wincing and collapsing on the ground.
"Do what you want to me, but please protect Cinderpaw." she gasped.
  
>Shadeshadow<