The Cove Of Eternal Darkness 2#

IceWhisper awoke bathed in sunlight. Her burns stung. She looked around the cave. Only Fang was still asleep. She looked outside of the den. BlackMagic was sitting on the far side of the yard-long clearing in front of the small cave, washing her front paws.

"Hello, BlackMagic!" IceWhisper called as she walked out of the cave. "How are you?"

"Oh, hi, IceWhisper," BlackMagic meowed. "I am well. How are you?"

"Good," IceWhisper replied. "Do you know where FairyFlame and RockFlight are?"

"They went off to hunt. They should be back soon, though. Why do you ask?"

IceWhisper shrugged. "I just wanted to know."

"Anyway, is Fang awake yet?" BlackMagic meowed softly, peering over IceWhisper's shoulder to see.

"No. He was tossing and turning all night. I think that he's upset about the dragon tribe winning territory from us," IceWhisper said.

BlackMagic nodded her head in agreement. "Oh, look! The hunting party has returned!" she exclaimed.

Then, the pair of she-cats hurried off to greet FairyFlame and RockFlight. But, the two cats had brought only one mouse and where covered in blood.

BlackMagic blinked in surprise. "What happened?"

"The--dragons--attacked--Kai wants--more land!" FairyFlame gasped. The poor cat looked like she was about to collapse.

"Come. Let's go to the Garden. Your wounds need to be treated," BlackMagic meowed, gently nudging to two wounded cats toward the Garden.

"I must speak to Fang and tell him what happened!" IceWhisper meowed urgently.

"Okay. I'll treat the wounds," BlackMagic agreed as she walked off. "Goodbye!"

IceWhisper headed for the cave. "Goodbye!" she called over her shoulder.

FairyFlame and RockFlight flicked their tails in farewell and followed BlackMagic, diapering into the undergrowth. IceWhisper felt the cold stone under her paws. She wondered how Fang would handle this. He was already so stressed....

IceWhisper let out a heavy sigh. She pulled herself together and sat down beside Fang. He was still in a deep slumber. IceWhisper nudged his silver flank. "Fang. Fang," she whispered softly. "Fang, wake up."

After awhile of this, Fang rolled over and muttered, "Huh...?"

"Fang!" IceWhisper exclaimed joyfully.

Fang jumped up on his feet in surprise. "IceWhisper? What is it?"

"Kai attacked FairyFlame and RockFlight while they were hunting close to the new boarder. BlackMagic took them to the Garden to treat their wounds. What should we do, Fang?" IceWhisper meowed.

I do not know," Fang whispered, looking shocked. Then, he shook his head and meowed, "Go help BlackMagic treat the wounded. I will be here if their is any trouble. Also, when you and BlackMagic are finished treating FairyFlame and RockFlight, go and hunt. We need prey. I'm sure that the pair didn't bring back much."

"Okay. We will. Goodbye, Fang," IceWhisper said as she disappeared into the shadows.

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BlackMagic and IceWhisper emerged from the bushes, prey in their mouths. Fang greeted them.

"Hello! Put your prey in the pile with the mouse. I must talk to you two when you are finished," Fang meowed. Then, he sprinted into the log, avoiding any more conversation.

IceWhisper followed BlackMagic to the pile of prey. They placed down their catches and, without another word, they dashed into the log after Fang. FairyFlame and RockFlight were already there. Fang jumped on top of a small, flat stone. He used this rock to announce things to the tribe. His face was hard and serious. IceWhisper shifted uncomfortably.

"Good, your all here. I have an important thing to talk about with you. The dragon tribe is acting very aggressive. They are just asking for trouble with us," Fang meowed stiffly.

"Wait! Are you saying that we are going to attack the dragon tribe?" FairyFlame called up from the crowd. Her voice crackled with tension.

"Yes. We are going to go to war with the dragon tribe."

-KittyLover8
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