prolog. the night sky is vast, stars imaginably intertwining and blinking brightly. starclan cats doze peacefully about the fresh starry grass. though, on the other side, there are no stars nor moon. murmurs sound. ( switch to the dark forest cats ) Otterstar: What is it? ?-2: I've already done enough for you. Otterstar: Don't talk to me like that. Remember who's in power here. And I called you here because it's time. The other cats will be here soon. ?-2: Already? I thought we weren't going to go through with it until next leafbare! Otterstar: We were. But the circumstances changed. All five clans are weak now, for leafbare has been harsh and newleaf has brought even more sickness. This is the *perfect* time to strike. ( slight pause.. ) ?-2: So why did you call me here? I told you, I want nothing to do with this. Otterstar: We cannot afford to have weaklings who walk alone in the Place of No Stars. And that means *you too.* Otterstar leaped at "?-2" and pinned them down on the swampy land. "?-2" struggled in their grasp, eyes widened in fear and anger. Otterstar: Do you stand with us? Or do you wish to leave forever? ?-2: What are *you* going to do? Kill me? Otterstar: If only I could. But no can do. I'll just force you to join us. So, what is it, ***clanmate?*** Will you go willingly? Otterstar: I'll take that as a yes. Otterstar chin lifts up, yowling. "?-2" watches with regret and anger. Otterstar: THE REST OF YOU! Come out from your positions and listen to my words. Cats slither out from the shadows, the shadows letting go of their grasp. Their pelts are messy, ragged, and scarred. Many, many scars. Otterstar leaps onto a rock and and starts yowling, Otterstar: This newleaf, clans are weak with sickness and disease! This is the perfect time to strike! To take our revenge! Soon, Starclan shall be no more and the clans shall be where WE live! Cats yowl in excitement and anticipation. The background dissolves.
