The remaining clan cats sat on the island, still weak from battle. Many bore wounds that were still bleeding. Tigerstar looked over the defeat cats while he sat perched on a tree limb. The sight of their defeated looks made him let a purr of delight slip.
"Tigerstar, what will we do with them?" Brokenstar asked impatiently from a lower branch. "They won't wait there forever."
"Don't worry, I have a plan. Waiting will make them more worried." Tigerstar replied coolly. Brokenstar nodded then turned back to the clan cats.
After waiting a few moments Tigerstar yowled for silence, "Welcome to how the clans should be. It would have been much easier to let me become leader when I was alive, but your foolish leader, Firestar, decided that he would have to tell everyone my plan. Well now that kittypet is dead! Don't worry though, you have a new leader." Tigerstar paused to let tension build among the cats. "Me."
A few annoyed growls sounded from the clan cats. Tigerstar ignored them and continued his speech, "Now you must suffer in some way, but I was nice enough to turn it into a little game. Let me explain."
"I will host a game every new leaf. I will pick 16 cats, 2 she-cats and 2 toms from each clan to fight to the death. How is this a game you might ask. Well the Darkforest is generous. We will let one cat survive, the victor, from each game. They will be given prey, immunity from being picked in another game, and will be able to choose one other cat to be given immunity to." The clan cats exchanged frightened glances and murmured amongst each other.
Yes perfect, they are scared. Tigerstar thought then continued explaining. "The cats that aren't picked will be sent to the moonpool to watch the games in the water. If you manage to hunt enough prey, you can sponsor any cat in the games by sending them supplies. You can exchange your prey for the ability to give any cat in the games prey, water, herbs, or even weapons like bone claws. Pick your favorites wisely. We will randomly choose each tribute tomorrow after dawn. Sleep well."
Tigerstar gazed satisfied at the cat's terrified expressions. Kin huddled together and kits hid behind their moms, worried that this was the last night they will see each other. Tigerstar faded away from the living world and appeared in the Darkforest to sleep before he sent 15 cats to their death.
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The Forest Games
FanfictionWarning: If you have not finished the Warriors series, don't read this. The Darkforest has won the battle and is hosting a game. 16 go in and only 1 gets out. Welcome to The Forest Games.
