Hey there! Seeing as there’s a bunch of AMAZING stories up on here, I thought I’d post mine? The main characters are wolves though instead of cats but it’s the same kind of idea, hope you enjoy!! ^^
Hey, Sloth-brain, we have a meeting. Grab Constellation’Claw and let’s go,” Amber’Glow, Dust Pack’s Zeta, a striking golden she-wolf with a surprisingly sharp tongue, nudged Barken’Feather, disrupting his peaceful dream. His thoughts collided. ‘Firstly, I’m not a sloth-brain. Secondly, why is the esteemed Zeta making this announcement? Unless… perhaps Dart’Flame, Rain’Heart, and Silent’Shade have died! No, everyone would be far more upset. It must be a pack meeting.’ He pondered, grinning at Amber’Glow, silently mocking her title as he limped towards the apprentices’ den, where the lively Constellation’Claw was sleeping. The previous day, she had caught Barken’Feather off guard during training, leaving him with a painful limp.
As Barken’Feather trailed behind the nine pack members chosen to attend this month’s gathering, which included Dart’Flame, Rain’Heart, and Silent’Shade, the three highest-ranking Dusk pack members, Melody’Flower slowed her pace, allowing the forest-brown dog to catch up. They conversed as they continued to pad at the back, with Constellation’Claw occasionally circling back to eavesdrop for a moment before bounding back to the front.
As Melody’Flower and Barken’Feather chatted, the Dusk pack group cautiously padded through Quake Pack territory to ascend the hill, ensuring they maintained a safe distance from the Dawn pack members. The tension was palpable, especially with the Dawn pack suspecting Rain’Heart of murdering their alpha.
Upon reaching the hilltop, the group settled down, positioning themselves as far away from the Dawn pack members as possible. Graphite’Cry, notorious for her rudeness and mixed signals in matters of love, approached Barken’Feather.
“I’m sure you already know who I am?” She muttered briskly, her tone subtly revealing the rude side most wolves spoke of. The grey-patterned she-wolf spoke quietly, letting a soft growl seep through her fangs each time a set of Dusk pack eyes locked onto her. “And before you get too uncomfortable talking to someone like me, just know I’m merely here to talk about Rain’Heart.”
Preparing to meet Graphite’Cry, the Zeta of the rival Dawn pack, Barken’Feather decided it was best to venture alone. He understood the delicate nature of the situation and believed that having his apprentice, Constellation’Claw, accompany him could complicate matters and potentially escalate tensions between the packs.
“Constellation’Claw, I appreciate your eagerness, but this is a mission I must undertake alone,” Barken’Feather stated firmly, his gaze filled with a mix of concern and determination. “It’s crucial that I converse with Graphite’Cry without distractions or potential misunderstandings.”
Constellation’Claw’s expression fell, disappointment flickering across her features. However, her resolve remained unshaken. “I understand your intentions, but I can’t let you face this alone. I’m coming with you,” she insisted, her tail wagging in determination.
Barken’Feather sighed, realizing that he wouldn’t be able to dissuade his determined apprentice. “Fine, but promise me that you will remain quiet and let me handle the conversation,” he requested, hoping to minimize any possible complications.
With a grateful smile, Constellation’Claw nodded in agreement, her eyes reflecting her unwavering support for her mentor. As they set off towards their own pack, Dusk pack, they knew they had to make preparations before their clandestine meeting with Graphite’Cry at Moonlit Hill in three days’ time. Moonlit Hill, bathed in the light of the five stars that had represented the packs and their territories since time immemorial, was a significant meeting place for all the packs.
“Constellation’Claw, we mustn’t draw attention to our departure. Act as if we’re just going out for training,” Barken’Feather instructed, his brow furrowing as he questioned his apprentice’s ability to maintain secrecy. “You can’t tell anyone, not your brothers, not your parents. If a word of this slips, you won’t see me anymore, and the situation between Dusk pack and Dawn pack may worsen.” His tone was stern, the thought of what might happen to the joyful apprentice if she were ever drawn into this turmoil that had been brewing long before her or her brothers were born. Barken’Feather’s eyes searched Constellation’Claw’s for any sign of her understanding.