The Winter Of Shadows

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Prologue
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Nightwind trampled through the snow. His paws were cold and wet from the magical frozen fluff, but he was content after stumbling upon some nice prey earlier today. He had brought it back to his Clan Leader, who lauded him with much praise. Pleased, Nightwind had a nice meal and had now gone for a walk.

Nightwind strolled through the dark woods. It was not evening yet, nor was it late afternoon, yet the darkness seemed to close in around. It was strange... a shadowy world in a winter wonderland. Nightwind stopped at the frozen river and was startled to see a big hunk of ice float pass him. As he looked, more ice chunks glided by the swirling river. Find a line of stepping stones, Nightwind hurried along to the other side of the river. The tall pine trees on this side of the forest made day seem like night. Nightwind shivered. He hoped to cross it soon. He couldn't wait to return to camp, to see his loving mate and his young kits. Suddenly Nightwind stopped. What was that noise? He couldn't hear it anymore. Probably snow falling from the trees, he though to himself. He continued through the forest. He suddenly stopped again. He had a gut feeling that he was not alone in this forest. There was an malevolent presence here. The shadows seemed to be moving.
Suddenly terrified, Nightwind ran. He ran as if he flew through the trees. And he sensed him. He knew he was here. He was behind him. And his power was unstoppable.
Nightwind's vision flashed of a sudden red, he stumbled, and his vision faded to black.

Snowlily wrote:How exactly are they planning to find these animals? They always attack and kill our clanmates, steal our food then disappear. Who would have the time to see where they go? Even if the clans managed to find them, over powering them would be foolish and you can't outrun these beasts. What would we have to do to be rid of them then?...Out smart them? She purred in amusement. Snowlily dug her claws into the ground growing a bit impatient with how this gathering was going. There were already fights going on and she could understand why the clans would need to help each other, but right now didn't seen to be the right time. Not to her, but it was Shuriken's choice that counted. We need to get all the information we can about them.

Fang wrote:Rontu waited impatiently for Blizzards reply and snarled, then charged toward the den, his gray pelt standing out in the snow. He howled in a high voice, his anger getting the best of him.

Applefur wrote:Applefur saw Honeystar and the gathering patrol and breathed a sigh of relief. She raced toward them. Thank StarClan their ok. I was worried sick about them She thought. "I'm so happy your back!" She cried to the patrol dusting snow off their backs with her tail. "Lets get you all into camp. You must be tired and hungry." Applefur mewed. She pricked her ears hearing a long howl from the distance though it echoed through the forest. She bristled narrowing her eyes unsheathing her claws. An icy coldness ran up her spine and she shivered.