Stormsong - Page 2

"So there were many legends about the Tribe of Broken Boulders,"said Dawn. "It began when three she-kits were born, Cloud, Lightning, and Thunder. Lightning was the only one to live, because Edgeheart supposedly appeared to her to give a warning of coming danger. Most say that they lived a a small cave on the edge of a deep lake, and that's why Lightning couldn't have gotten all of her family away in time."

At this point Dawn paused and took a deep breath in.

"Lightning grew older on ... Read Full Chapter

"Dawn, how were names chosen in the Pride?" Willow asked between mouthfuls of rat meat.

"Well kits were named for something similar to whatever their parents were named for," replied Dawn. "she-kits after the mother, tom kits after the father, does that make sense?"

"I guess so. How does your name relate to your mother's exactly?"

"Well her mother chose names relating to the sun, moon, and stars. They were very important to the Pride. So that sort of name was past on to Moon, then... Read Full Chapter

Bouncing claw wasn't sure why she went through with the naming ceremony. She didn't really like the leader's attitude. But at least now she would get some respect from the younger apprentices.

Sprinting paw had seemed excited enough for both herself and Bouncing claw. Which was good since Bouncing was not at all excited.

"Isn't it great Bouncing," said Sprinting paw cheerfully. "They finally realized your potential."

"Thanks Paw, but I don't really care what the clan thinks," rep... Read Full Chapter

The next day Willow pestered Dawn about wanting to know about the ranks in the pride. Eventually Dawn complied only so Willow would stop bothering her.

"Okay Willow listen up," Dawn said slightly impatiently. "The pride hierarchy involves ranks and sub-ranks based on skill, age, and reputation. The first rank is kit; no duties and first choice of food. Second rank is soft paw; training and third choice of food. Third rank is sharp claw; hunting, teaching, patrolling, and battling, fourth ... Read Full Chapter

Dawn's second memories to return were of the legends of the pride. She remembered the legends of Edgeheart, the four, and of the Tribe of Broken Boulders. She also remembered the true stories. Stories of Murkclan, Gleamclan, and Dawnclan.


They walked home slowly in the weak sunlight. The morning was very chill and snow lay thick on the ground. The abandoned neighborhood wasn't much better. They walked up to their home when Willow was just coming out.

"Where were you two!" Willow exc... Read Full Chapter

Dawn could see herself as a kit. It was her self from before living in two-leg place. She knew the tom in front of her was her uncle,and Dusk was her sister. It was deep into leaf-fall in the memory. Stars blazed overhead, and no moon shone. A small group of cats was around her. She saw her uncle, her sister, the healer, and the leader.

"Dessert what should we do?" asked a dark grey tom.
"Well River, the pride must split," replied a strange greyish, orange she-cat.
"What about my... Read Full Chapter

It was the middle of the cold season. The three she-cats and one tom were skinny despite Dawn and Willow's efforts. Dawn was still the same as before, as was Dusk. Willow however had become a far better hunter. Altra had grown and was more frightened of people than ever before.

Late one night it started snowing. Dawn was awake before the others the next day. Dusk woke up second.

"Hey Dusk, there's a place I want to show you," said Dawn.

"Are we going to wait for Willow and Altra ... Read Full Chapter