Ruby T34rs | discontinued

Prologue

Waveclaw's eyes were fixated on Birchstar's dead body. It was time for her to announce her new deputies, but all strength left her body as the unrealistic picture of her leader's dead body wouldn't leave her mind. She wasn't quite sure who to take in as deputies anyways. If she could decide, she would've given Daffodilstripe the opportunity to be leader, but sadly the code said otherwise.

Waveclaw stood up from her seated position, and stretched. After her eyes lingered on her clanmates for a while, she made a poor attempt on jumping onto the highrock. With a lot of strength, she was able to heave herself onto it and she looked down upon her mourning friends.

"Clanmates!" she started, "I know we're all still in shock from the passing of our loved leader Birchstar, but life doesn't stop and we need to get on with our duties. There are cats who need food and apprentices who need training." She appealed to the other cats, but they only muttered their agreement. "I will lay the future of my clan into two cats' paws today. These two cats will be Daisyspots and Salteye. If everything goes right, Daisyspots will take on my position sometime. Now, excuse me, I need to gain my nine lives." She jumped down from highrock and everyone started chanting her name. "Waveclaw! Waveclaw! Waveclaw!" She felt amazing.

Sageluck hurried over to her as she strolled to the camp's exit. "I'm so proud of you Wave-y!!" She purred.

Waveclaw's eyes softened and she slowed down, so they could be able to walk nicely, their fur touching ever so slightly. "Thank you, Sageluck. It means a lot." She answered her friend, whose whiskers were quivering with excitement.

"You're gonna be leader!! I'm so excited for you!!" The hyperactive molly mewed as they exited camp, a fresh wave of saltwater-air crashing into them.

"Yes, I indeed am going to be leader! I didn't think this day would ever come, Sageluck. Thanks for helping me reach it." Waveclaw purred lightly as she came to a stop in front of the crashing sea waves.

"Oh my Protectors of the endless!! Don't thank me! You helped me so much more!!" Sageluck exclaimed as she looked out into the sea, their tails twining.

Waveclaw stayed silent, as she admired the sunset with her best friend. The water was painted in perfect orange and blue, their paws were sinking into the sand and it seemed like this was the luckiest day of Waveclaw's life.

She silently sunk down to the ground, the crashing of the waves ceasing her ability to hear anything besides them. Waveclaw sighed excessively and gave into the sudden need to sleep.

Only a few seconds passed before she opened her eyes again. Waveclaw found herself in the middle of the ocean, gracefully standing on top of the waves. Birchstar stood opposite of her, seemingly staring through her.

Splashing up water with his paw, Birchstar spoke firmly "With this life, I will give you strength." he paused, the clouds turning black, like they foreshadow a storm.

"Strength might be one of your greatest skills, but use it cautiously, as it may be killing to some."