It Is Time

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just pretend Yellowstar died because of his illness


Whiterain sighed as she laid alone in the nursery, silent tears rolling down her torn cheeks, which were crusted with dried blood. She had lost nearly everything; her sanity, her pup, her leader, some of her close friends. She closed her eyes in anger. This is all Starpack's fault. Why did they not protect us from Sun's Death and the Renegades? My mother told me the code would protect us, but it has done nothing. I have never doubted Starpack's wisdom, but now I'm just not sure...


Echohowl padded into the nursery, looking down at the forlorn form of her deputy. "Whiterain, I brought you some herbs.", she said softly.


Whiterain looked up, opening her eyes to stare blankly at Echohowl. "Very well. Not that it will help my morale.", she whispered.


Echohowl blinked. "Keep faith in Starpack. They will help us through these terrible times."


Whiterain's golden eyes blazed in anger and she bristled, leaping to her paws. Echohowl stepped back, startled. "Starpack!", she spat. "They have never helped us! They have turned away from us in our hour of need. The moon turned black, Echohowl, did you see?! They no longer care about our fate! If they did, they would have protected us from Sun's Death and the Renegades, but they haven't!", she snarled.


Echohowl, stunned by Whiterain's hostility, remained silent. She decided to change the subject. "Well..Yellowstar is dead. The code decrees that you should go to the Moonstone to receive your nine lives."


Whiterain just looked away. Echohowl was shocked. If Whiterain turned away from Starpack and the code, what would happen to Shadowpack?

[Moony]

Moonfeather limped into the den, checking on Whiterain. She came in just in time to hear about Whiterain going to the Moonstone. "Whiterain, I know it's hard to believe that StarPack left us, but they didn't. Something tells me that they never left us, and that it was The Renegades or Sun's Death. Come on, I'll take you to the Moonstone," she woofed.

[((Red))]

"Me too," Darkstorm said as he came in. "You should still believe in Starpack, they didnt leave us. The stars still shine."

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But Whiterain said nothing as she let Moonfeather lead her out of the den. Echohowl halted them. "Darkstorm, I know you want to help, but you should stay here. The Pack needs to remain strong and alert, and we need good, strong warriors like you to guard the camp. Oh, don't think we're purposely counting you out, we trust you to keep Shadowpack safe.", she said when she noticed Darkstorm begin to frown.

[Moony]

Moonfeather bowed her head to Echohowl and Whiterain and lead the soon-to-be leader out of the den. "Are you ready? I know you are upset, but maybe Thunderheart and Cocoamane will give us some answers," she softened her voice. Thunderheart and Cocoamane were good friends to her, and loosing them was rough. She rarely spoke of them anymore.

[((Red))]

Darkstorm nodded and left the den.

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For a few, tense moments, Whiterain was motionless, and silent. She then turned her dulled golden gaze to Echohowl and Moonfeather. "I will go.", she said confidently.


{continue at Highstones?}

[Artemis]

Cheetahheart watched the three begin to leave. Until my last breath I will defend the honor of this Pack., he vowed silently.

[Moony]

{sure, I'll make a thread.}

Moonfeather nodded and ran out of camp, looking behind to see if Whiterain was following.

Sundance came up behind Cheetahheart and brushed up against him. "Do you think Moonfeather'll become deputy?" she murmured.

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okies

[Rosestar]

Ravenmane watched Shadowpack's new leader go with a heavy heart. times for Shadowpack had been dark, but he had a feeling it may get even darker....

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oh thanks xD