The Shadow Within

Prologue: Hollyleaf
Blood fell to the ground. Fur flew everyone. Cats shrieked. There were dead bodies lying on the bloody ground.

The Dark Forest were winning the battle.

It was hard to admit. The clans have always expected to win against them. But we aren't.

"Hollyleaf!" A terrifying shriek echoed the air. Leafpool. Even knowing she was in trouble, I ignored her. She didn't deserve my help anyway.

"Hollyleaf! Help! Please!" Her cries were louder and more terrifying. I looked around, and found Darkstripe standing on top of her, claws unsheathed. She was bleeding badly. And that was when I knew I had to help her.

Before I could run over to help her, I was pounced on. I fell to the ground face first, my face close o the muddy, warm ground.

"Well, Hollyleaf. It's nice to see you again." The attacker snarled above me, and I knew who it was. "Breezepelt!" I growled, but my growls were miffed from the ground.

I yowled with pain as thorn sharp claws dug deep into my back.