The Pack of Rising Storms and Their Pasts

Chapter 2: Thunder; What Really Happened.

      The she cat named Lily looked a little frightened when I stepped forward. I did look like a panther, however a lot smaller, so my eyes were kind of intimidating. To not really frighten her anymore I stepped back a little. As I backed away and sat down she said softly, "I need a warrior to help me wage war on a pack leader. Maybe just kill the leader and no one else." 

      My eyes widen then they narrow at Lily, "That's a very bold move for a domestic cat like yourself.. Why do you want to kill the leader anyways?" 

     She looked at her paws, "I was exiled for no good reason, it's a very long story. I want to end the one who did it. I need a strong warrior, no matter how old, I just need help.. Will you help me?" 

     There became a stale air between me and she cat as I thought about what decision to make, "What would I get in return.. If I'm going to help end someone, then what will I get?" 

     She looked down and I said to her, "That's what I thought..." I got up on my mitts slowly, "The only thing I'd get is blood on my paws." I turned from the one who called herself Lily. "I have enough blood on my paws now I don't need anymore," I flicked my tail as I started to walk away. But she ran in front of me and I looked at with a shocked expression as she stated loudly but not enough to echo, "Then what is a little more blood on your hands worth?!" She looked at me in a alarmed expression. 

      I wanted to push her out of the way but Moonlight had to come into my head saying softly but in a hissed voice. 'You know she's right. We've killed so many whats it worth for a few more?' My instincts told me to walk away but my mind wanted me to stay, so I hissed out, "Fine, I'll help you! But if anyone sees me with you I'll tell them you talked about the pack, and you never told me about your exile. Which really you didn't.." I looked at her with my expression in pain of what I was getting myself into. The she cat lowered her head and sighed in relief.

      "Thank you, and that's fine if you say that; however, my exile isn't important.. Although I just need help a bit with the plan. You should be able to be excepted into the pack but from there I don't know what exactly to do. Oh and what is your name?" Lily softly spoke and sat in front of me, I sat with her.

      "I'm Thunder, and well your exile is quite important but I won't ask any questions.. Oh and by the way if you want me to do this then you'll have to come up with the plan." I said this in such a way to show I was not going to stand for not having a plan already knowing I had to end someone.

      She became quiet as she thought, "Okay.. Maybe you, Thunder, can get into the pack, make them trust you.." 

      I somehow knew what she was going to say because I had done this before, but only once and my attempt failed and majority of my pack was ended because of it, although I still finished what she was going to say, "Then late at night sneak out get you, Lily, and while they sleep, we attack.... Right?" As soon as I said that she nodded, and her voice still soft she said, "Right.."

      "The only problem is, is that I'm gonna need someone from the pack to introduce me to everyone and actually know where to find them.." I looked into the she cats eyes wondering if she knew anyone.

      She looked at me remembering two people, "Maybe, Morning, but she hasn't really showed up for a while. Although there's someone else.. His name is Ocean.. He's probably out hunting right now. If we're quick enough we could catch him but you'll have to talk to him, I'll have to hide. I can't be anywhere near the pack's lands." I nodded, understanding what it's like to be exiled.

      "Alright, then lets go find this Ocean, cat.., " We got up and we set off to find the cat Lily mentioned, I ran behind her as we raced in the direction to find him.