The New Light of Hope: Books I to VI.

Chapter VI: The Shade Hunters Division.

Warning! This chapter will contain:

- Mild/Heavy Language use.
- Signs of Abuse.

For your sake, this is a fair warning to those who are under 13. But in aside from this warning, enjoy this chapter.
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The first rule in the Forest Code of Conduct states: "When the leader has made his/her decision on who the new Heroes of the Forest will be, everyone must respect his/her decision even though they do not agree with them, nor should they disrespect this decision or the Heroes, regardless of what species they are, their parentage or where they came from."
While at first this rule sounds ridiculous and seems a bit stupid and ridiculous for one to follow, it is a reasonable one that we must follow, for even though some of us do not agree with the leader's decision, they must respect it and keep all of their personal opinions to themselves; however, there are some who, even though they are faithful to the Code of Conduct, they still do so behind their leader's back. And just how exactly does this relate to the story? Well, you are about to find out.
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Aurora:

The next day, we were led to the Shade Hunters territory by TimberHeart, who seemed a bit unpleased with carrying out this task that he was given. He had no problem with leading us to the next Division, but then again from what he told us, I could see why he was not very pleased doing so.
When we made it to the territory, we saw a she-wolf with light gray fur, gray underbelly and muzzle, a scar on her leg, and green eyes waiting for us, with her was a male wolf red-brownish fur, a gray tail, and yellow eyes on her left, and on the right stood a mottled brown bobcat with white spots, white stripes on his back, white tipped ears, a scar on his muzzle, and yellow-orange eyes. "Hello, TimberHeart." The she-wolf said, greeting TimberHeart. "I see you have brought the Heroes along with you."
"Indeed I have, DoveFeather." TimberHeart replied, trying to keep the bitterness out of his voice.

DoveFeather: "We will take it from here, TimberHeart. Thank you."

TimberHeart: "Thank you. And you're welcome!"

That last sentence he said sounded very bitter and as he began to make his way back to the Stream Echoes Division, he turned to us and said: "I wish you all the best of luck with your first visit here. You're going to need." He then left, and we would indeed going to need good luck for what was about to happen next.
When then faced the three animals that met up with us. The one in the center was DoveFeather; at the time when we first entered the Southwest Forest, she was the co-leader for the Shade Hunters Division, the red-brownish wolf with her was ShrewTalon, her mate; at the time when we had entered the forest, he was the Co-leading Fighting General for the Shade Hunters, and the bobcat that was with them was FiercePounce, who was a Fighter at the time. "Looks like you will be with us for the day." DoveFeather said, "Are you all ready?" "Guess so." I said. "Well, let's get this day over with then." She said, we then followed the trio to the camp.
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Amethyst:

When we entered the camp, we saw that it was very dull with vines growing all over the dens. The ground was rocky as well and it looked a bit dark. Guess that's why they're called the Shade Hunters. I assumed to myself, looking around. "As our namesake goes, we like hunting within the darkest shadows, stalking those who dare trespass near our home, aside from our neighbors, of course." ShrewTalon explained to us as we entered the Leader's Den. A slender todd fox with gray fur, a black face and two black front paws, one blue eye, one yellow eye, a nick on his right ear, and two scars on his shoulder was waiting for us. "Why, hello there, young civilians. I am Chief ShadowHeart, the leader of fine Division. Welcome to our Division." He said. "Hello, sir." Jemma said. "It's a pleasure to meet you."
"And the pleasure is mine, young ones. I'll have you all know right now, that this Division is by far one of the best Divisions here in the Southwest. For we have more skills and abilities than our other neighbors."