Fireblaze and Bluesea: Deadly Beginnings

Chapter 3, Melodysong's Voice

"Ahh, that was Melodysong she was a cat who had the most beautiful voice in the forest, any tom would fall in love with her." Started Purplegalaxy, "Her death was a tragic one, she was cut down by a rogue cat, a cat who once followed the tribe customs and rules, they now wander our territory and beyond it, she was walking amongst the forest, life for her couldn't get any better for her. Sh-She was ambushed by a small group of rogues. We call them the Pack of Broken Hunters. They're a vicious band of cats who enjoy a fight. As I said, Melodysong was ambushed and was outnumbered th-three to one, you could hear her screech from c-camp, not one of a victory but agony and death." Purplegalaxy paused, almost crying, "By the time a patrol reached her. She was d-d-dead. Sh-she was my mate, and we decided to have k-kits together earlier that day..."

"I'm sorry, I always cry whenever I talk of this story. Since then we found the cats that killed her, and I personally taught him a lesson straight from the tribe leader. I severely injured two while one died of bleeding out. If Melodysong sent you specifically a message for you and Bluesea. I've been talking with Monoleaf and we think you two are the cats who will save us, now my old mate has confirmed it. You are to tell Bluesea and return to your apprentice duties."

It has been three weeks since that day, Fireblaze and Bluesea have continued their duties, with great success, they became the most experienced apprentices when the other apprentices got their names: Greenfawn, Stormstipe, and Leafpond. Now, Puplegalaxy changed their names to be more like apprentices: Bluefoot and Firefoot it was up to Bluefoot and Firefoot to earn their Warrior names, and live up to the code they have spent time learning.

"I can't wait to be a warrior," said Bluefoot, "why did he have to change our names anyway? That was not needed for him to do that, we used to live by them!"

"Calm down Bluefoot, he has his reasons," replied Firefoot, "besides we needed to seem more like apprentices than the house cats we once were. Honestly, I want to know when the ceremony is."

"It will happen when you two are ready."approached Purplegalaxy, "That won't be for a while though unless you can prove yourselves in a test or a battle with the other tribes."

"Other tribes?" asked Bluefoot, "You mean we're not the only ones living in the forest?"

"We rule the forest, of course," replied Purplegalaxy, "but are we the only tribe? No. There are four other tribes here. They're our direct and only rivals, they are: The Tribe of Fast Winds led by Windgalaxy they're the fastest runners, The Tribe of High Skies led by Skygalaxy they can jump higher than than most cats dream of, The Tribe of Creeping Shadows led by Shadegalaxy they can expertly hide in all dark locations, and The Tribe of Rushing Rivers led by Aquagalaxy they are the only tribe that can swim. Our tribe The Tribe where Thunder Strikes is known for our exceptional strength and climbing abilities. Our ancestors have a tribe as well, they are known as The Tribe of Living Stars, they also don't have a leader. They are free spirits who guide our warriors in the ways of our tribal code, mostly through prophecies, there all clans live together in peace and harmony with no fighting. One day you and I will be there. Now that you guys are educated in the tribes and our ancestors, return to your apprentice duties and in due time you will be made warriors."