Thunderstorm

**Warning:Book may contain violence, gore, or other content that may bother you.**

## Thunderstorm

### Author

GREAT AND POWERFUL FOUNDER

*Note:The charatcers have names in alphabetical order because why not*

This is the first official book in the **Animal Books Series**.

## Part 1:The Journey

### Chapter 1

*"*Mama! Help!*"*

Dawn was washed away in the river, desperately trying to paddle her way to safety. Her jaguar spots were black like midnight, and the sun made them almost glow.

*"*Hang in there Dawn!*"* Shouted one of Dawn's sisters, Beam, running besides her mama, Ivy.

Dawn clutched onto a rock, trying not to slip. Jaguars were *supposed* to be good swimmers, but Ivy was always busy hunting for her family, so she never was able to teach them to swim.

Dawn's paws slipped from the rock, and she continued falling down the river, yelling gurgled cries for help. Ivy's legs started trotting faster, her eyes determined and green as leaves. *"*I've got you!*"* She called, diving into the river once she was close enough to Dawn.

She grabbed the cub by the scruff of her neck, and pulled her out of the water.

Dawn shook, splashing the water everywhere. She purred and leaned into her mom as a sign of affection. Beam licked Dawn's ears, and Dawn pushed her slightly.

{~Two days later~}

*"*Cubs. Time to go. Come now.*"*

Dawn opened her eyes, and grumbled. *"*Hrrrrm? Why do we have to wake up so early?*"* Ivy sighed. *"*Those no-furs think us Jaguars are a threat. They want to kill us.*"*

Dawn had heard about the no-furs a few times, but never really saw them. Ivy told stories about them to get Dawn and Beam to behave, but they knew all along they were real.

Since they always hunted with their lightning rods around the forest where Dawn and her family lived, they had to move a lot. But it was worth it, sonce Dawn and Beam loved going on adventures, They would sometimes pretend to hunt eagles by batting at butterflies and sometimes even these weird black things called bats.

*"*Mama, when are we going to learn to hunt?*"* Asked the cubs once they got out of their den.

*"*We've talked about this,*"* Said Ivy softly. *"*You two are both too little to hunt yet. Why, if you even tried to hunt an eagle you would be taken away! Until you are fifteen moons old you two are not aloud to hunt. Its too dangerous.*"*

Dawn sighed. She wanted to feed her family.

Beam seemed to be trying to change the subject. *"*Mama, when are we going to go to the rainforest?*"*

*"*The rainforest is a long walk away.*"* Answered Ivy.

*"*But we could make it!*"* Exclamied Dawn.

*"*Yeah!*"* Agreed Beam. *"*We *love* going on adventures!*"*

Ivy sighed. *"*Well... I suppose you two are old enough to walk long distances.*"* She said softly. *"*...alright. New mission. Get to the rainforest.*"* Beam and Dawn's faces lit up with joy.

Finally, they were going to find a home!

{~One day later in the morning~}

Turns out, Ivy actually meant it. They were going to travel to the rainforest, where jaguars where supposed to live. But, in order to get there, they would need a plan. Ivy explained it,

*"*First, we must pass Mountain City...

Then survive the No-fur Den...

And finally reach the Rainforest.*"*

Dawn smiled and meowed, *"*What a good plan!*"*

*"*Yeah!*"* Beam agreed. *"*But that'll take so loooooooooong!*"*

*"*Well, Beam,*"* Said Ivy. *"*Lets not forget why we are going on this journey. In the Rainforest, we won't be pushed around by bears, foxes, and wolves. Instead, we'll be the rulers beside the thousands of other jaguars!*"*

Ivy had told Beam and Dawn this story many times. How jaguars are so strong, nobody wants to fight them.

*"*Ok, mom!*"* Said Dawn. *"*Lets go to the...uh... Mountains?*"*

Ivy giggled and let out a small smile. She then motioned with her tail to follow her, and they set off towards their new home.

{~Three days later at Mountain City~}

Dawn, Beam, and Ivy hadn't eaten since the left the forest. And that was three days ago! The mountains were always somewhat cold so prey didn't come out much. The only thing Ivy had caught was a few rabbits, and that was enough to keep them moving.

*"*Mama, what prey will be in our new territory?*"*

*"*Mama, what will our new dens look like?*"*

*"*Mama, what will the other jaguars look like?*"*

*"*Mama, what-*"*

*"*Dawn.*"* Spoke Ivy firmly. *"*I get that you want to help, but please just be quiet.*"*

Dawn sighed and went over to Beam who was struggling to get past a rock that was in the side of the cliff they had been climbing. *"*Here, Beam, grab my tail.*"* Dawn suggested, holding out her tail.

Beam did just that, and Dawn pulled her past the rock.

Beam was older than her, but only by three weeks so they were about the same height and age.

*"*Cubs. Look.*"* Called Ivy.

Dawn went up to her, and right in front of her was the world. The big world.

This was going to be a big journey.

### Chapter 2

As Dawn waited for her night vision to kick in, she used her nose and ears to look for prey. Ivy and Beam were already asleep. Dawn was going to catch some prey for them.

Then, a scent floated into the young jaguar's nose. It was warm and furry... and then she heard it. *Pat, pat, pat*. Dawn silently crept towards the sound, and saw a medium sized gray mouse nibbling on a large seed.

Perfect prey. Dawn's eyes had adjusted to the night, and now her pupils almost glowed.

She licked her lips, knowing that this small animal would soon feed her family.

Dawn finally pounced on the small rodents, silent as she leapt through the air. The mouse twitched its nose, and tried to scurry over to a hole in the ground. But Dawn was already on top of it.

She grabbed her prey and brought it back to the small den Ivy had found, and plopped it down.

*"*Mama! Beam! Look! I got food!*"* She announced proudly.

*"*Mmph? Dawn?*"* Meowed Beam.

*"*Ooo, how'd you catch it?*"* Beam sniffed the mouse.

*"*Dawn, you shouldn't have been hunting.*"* Said Ivy softly to Dawn. *"*You could've gotten lost, or worse, hurt. I mean, I'm grateful that you caught this, and I'm proud of you. But next time don't wander off.*"*

*"*I know. I'm sorry, mom.*"* Confessed Dawn. *"*But what are you waiting for? Lets eat!*"*

Ivy smiled and took her share of the prey, as well as Dawn and Beam.

Dawn was happy that for once in her life, things were finally going her way.

{~The next day at sunrise~}

Dawn, Beam, and their mother had been climbing and walking and thinking all day long. They had almost gotten to the top of the mountain so it started getting awfully cold.

The snow felt strange and wet against Dawn's paw pads but was also uncomtorable and cold. Growing up in a warm sunny forest Dawn never really had expierienced anything like snow before. The wind also felt cold and a little nice against Dawn's whiskers, but Dawn's ears flattened since the wind was WAY TOO COLD.

The mountain had no trails on it, and most of it was just a lot of rocks and snow.

There was also no prey in sight, besides the feint smell of old bones and rotting animals. The scent of birds and snow also floated through the sky, and it made Dawn's nose felt almost like an icicle.

But the sun was high and shining, which made Dawn's golden pelt glow.

She couldn't help but feel a bit envious when Ivy picked up Beam in her mouth while Dawn was still struggling to keep up. But it didn't matter. They had to keep going.

After walking more miles than anybody could count, the jaguar shadow both stopped panting.

*"*Ma- mama?*"* Meowed Dawn to Ivy, both of their teeth chattering.

*"*How- how long aw- away is the rain- rainforest?*"*

Ivy turned around and looked at her daughter.

*"*Thats not important Dawn,*"* She said softly but firmly, *"*The point is that we are going to keep going and not stop until we have finished are mission. Then, we will be the most happy tribe- family ever.*"* Ivy cut off her words.

*"*Mama?*"* Meowed Dawn again. *"*What do you mean by 'tribe?'"

*"*I knew I had to explain this eventually,*"* Ivy sighed, *"*In the rainforest there are eight tribes. They don't like each other, but don't hate each other either.*"* Beam unfolded her ears and listened.

*"*We- I, used to live in the tribe, then ran away to have you two. I was planning to return, but then a bad thunderstorm came and I was seperated for years. I guess now you could see why I didn't hesitate when you asked me to take you there to the rainforest.*"* Ivy sighed again and nudged Beam and Dawn with her nose.

*"*When we return, the tribe will welcome us with kind words.*"* She continued, this time with a small smile. *"*And you two will become great fighters and fighr against the other tribes if necessary.*"*

Dawn smiled so big her mouth was open. She finally had a good destiny ahead of her.

She closed her eyes, and decided to get some rest.

### Chapter 3

The next day, Dawn was more determined than ever to get to the rainforest. She had no idea there were so many Jaguar's in the world they made tribes! Ivy had said that they were going to join the Thunder Tribe the biggest and strongest tribe.

Ivy had also said that jaguars got codenames once they finished battle training.

Dawn was so excited to get her codename when she finished training! It would be so awesome!

*No, no, no. Stay on topic.* Dawn told herself.

*For now, we just need to focus on the journey.*

The three jaguars passed through the forest covered mountains, and said nothing the whole time. The only good thing is that when they got closed to the ground, they finally found prey.

But Ivy seemed to not even care, and keep going.

Then Dawn formed a plan. When Ivy and Beam were both asleep, she would go out to hunt.

{~That night~}

Dawn crept around in the forest, ducking low beneath the trees. Her sharp green eyes and razor sharp claws were perfect for hunting (Athough techniquely jaguars use their teeth to hunt).

Then, a warm furry scent drifted into Dawn's nose.

Her ears pirked up and she began to sniff silently for the animal. She padded against the moist dirt floor, her hind legs tense and ready to pounce. Soon she would feed her family.

Then she saw it. The scent was unfamiliar, but nothing was really familiar in the mountains.

Dawn readied her teeth, licked her lips, and pounced on the prey. It yet out a slight yelp of pain when Dawn slipped and colided into it instead of biting it and killing it.

Then the prey started hissing. *Hissing*. Prey doesn't do that.

Then, after a second or two, Dawn's vision adjusted and noticed what she attacked was not food at all! It was another powerful carnivore! Maybe even stronger than her!

What Dawn had mistaken for prey was a tiger.

The young jaguar and tiger squirmed and struggled, while hissing furiously.

Then, the tiger cub let out a loud, *"ROAAAAAR!!!"*

Dawn knew what was coming. She trembled with fear and froze as four more strong looking tigers emerged from the trees. Blood thirsty wildlife who were going to be the end of Dawn.

Then, as fast as a cheetah, as fast as an eagle swooping for prey, Dawn's mother and Beam came charging out of the bushes.

*"*Away! Away from my daughter!*"* She roared, her claws unsheathed.

*"*Relax, relax,*"* Spoke the biggest tiger who Dawn could sense was male. *"*We not going to kill your cub.*"*

*"*Then what are you going to do with her?*"* Hissed Ivy.

*"*Who are you?*"* Asked a young female tiger, ignoring Ivy's question.

Ivy sheathed her claws. *"*I am traveling with my two cubs. We are going to the rainforest, where we are supposed to be. I don't suppose you know, becuase tigers live in... um...*"*

*"*Treasureland.*"* Finished the cub tiger. *"*Thats where we are trying to get.*"*

The young tiger cub started to speak. *"*These two tigers are my parents,*"* He started. *"*Acorn and Adder. This is my older sister, Ajax. And that is my grandpa, Alder.*"*

*"*And I'm Alger.*"* Finished the cub. *"*Whats your guy's names?*"*

*"*I'm Ivy,*"* Meowed Ivy. *"*This is Dawn, and this is Beam.*"* She pointed to the cubs.

*"*Hello, Dawn, Beam, Ivy.*"* Greeted Acorn. *"*Would you like to travel with us? We are heading towards an ancient temple near the rainforest. We could drop you off on the way there.*"*

Ivy smiled softly. *"*Yes! Yes, that would be great!*"*

## Part 2:The Prophecy

### Chapter 4

*"*The ancient temple is said to be home to seven lords,*"* Explained Alder to Dawn and Beam. The old feline had been telling the cubs stories ever since they started traveling together. *"*It is said that every few years, one animal is chosen. They have to go on a great journey, and fulfill a prophecy.*"*

Dawn was actually interested in the stories, and listened as the elder continued.

*"*Every single year, all animals migrate to the temple and all have visions from one of the lords. If you are chosen, you will be given a prophecy, and must set off on a quest. I've been there six times.*"* Finished Alder.

*"*What are the lords names?*"* Asked Dawn, curiously.

*"*Nobody knows,*"* Alder purred. *"*They never have said in generations.*"*

*"*Oh.*"* Dawn sighed as well as Beam.

Suddenly, the mountain began to shake viciously, so hard that Beam had to catch Dawn before she stumbled back. *"*Whats going on?*"* Called Alger over the sound.

After a short second, Acorn yelled, *"*STAMPEDE! HEAD FOR THE TREES!*"*

Dawn listened to Acorn's yowl, and headed for the trees, her paws stumbling against the pebbles on the hard dirt path. The young cub looked behind her, and saw millions of wildbeast running behind her.

*"*MEOOOWR!!!*"* Yowled Dawn in fear, as she barely slipped by into the forest.

Beam was the first to go up to her sister. *"*Dawn, your bleeding.*"* She spoke calmly.

Dawn looked down, and noticed one of her front legs was bruised and cut and bleeding slightly.

Before Dawn could speak though, Ivy walked over and licked the blood right off. Within seconds the cut felt much better. *"*Thanks mama.*"* Purred Dawn, nudging her mother to show affection.

*"*Wait. If the tigers can talk to us, why can't the whatdoyoucallits?*"* Pointed out Beam.

*"*Because,*"* Meowed Ajax. *"*They are not interested in learning our language because they hold grudges against us for hunting them. Only a few other animals are interested in our language.*"*

Before Dawn could ask which animals, Alger answered as if he had read her mind.

*"*Some species of birds, and some breeds of dogs.*"*

Dawn was in awe. Birds? Dogs? She decided to keep that in mind in case she ever ran into any birds or dogs. *I don't think I'll have to worry about dogs though. They live with no-furs in their redrock dens.* She thought.

*Thump, Thump, Thump!* Dawn's ears pirked and she looked behind her.

A wildbeast had been left behind my the rest of the herd. Dawn's stomach grumbled. *"*Ooo, lets kill it!*"* She purred enthusiastically. *"*No,*"* Croaked Alder. *"*Animals aren't aloud to kill any animals right now, because that wildbeast could be the chosen one, as well as any other animal.*"*

Dawn nodded, and although she was slightly mad about it, she understood.

The group decided to go deeper into the forest.

{~Two days later, at the no-fur place~}

Dawn crept towards the blackpath. The strange black rock felt hot and dry in the sun. Dawn quickly lifted up her paw, and licked it softly to cool it down. *"*So... how are we going to cross?*"* She asked.

*"*Simple.*"* Said Alger. *"*We run.*"*

*"*What?*"* Meowed Dawn. *"*We'll be buzzard food before we'll even make it to the yellow part!*"*

*"*Maybe,*"* Said Ivy. *"*If we were sloths. We are jaguars, Dawn.*"*

The cub nodded. Acorn cleared his throat. *"*Three, two, one... GO!*"*

The first animals to run across were Acorn, Adder, and Ajax. Alder and Alger followed soon after, as well as Ivy and Beam. Dawn hesitated, but ran across despite being horrified.

She felt wind against her whiskers as the whatdoyoucallit ran past her.

Dawn shook her fur, and the group continued along the way. When the group had gotten under the trees, Dawn heard a strange *flap, flap, flap* sound. She whirled around, and saw a small green hummingbird with amber eyes.

Alger turned around and smiled as soon as he saw the bird. *"*Amber!*"* He exclaimed.

*"*Hello, Alger!*"* Chirped Amber. *"*I see you have made some new friends, haven't you? Mind if I tag along?*"*

*"*Not at all!*"* Purred Alger in response, nudging the small hummingbird.

Ivy, Dawn, and Beam introduced theirselves to Amber. Apparently. Amber was became friends with Alger when she suffered a wing injury. Her parents, Ant and Apple left her and thought she would die.

*"*I live with the Cloud Tribe now,*"* She tweated. *"*They have twelve other members, Arc, Arch, Ash, Aspen, Bacon, Badger, Bailey, Bark, Barley, Bay, Bee, and Beach. Then me! Amber!*"*

Dawn thouught the name 'Bacon' was strange, but had more important questions.

*"*What members are in the tribes? How many are there?*"*

*"*There are three tribes of hummingbirds. Cloud Tribe, Sky Tribe, and Rain Tribe.*"* Answered Amber.

*"*In Sky Tribe, there is Beetle, Bella, Benny, Berry, Bess, Betsy, Billy, and their leader, Birch.*"*

*"*In Rain Tribe, there is Bird- I know, creative- Black, Blade, Blizzard, Bloom, Blossom, Blue, Bob, Bone, and their leader, Boots.*"*

Dawn stared at Amber, suprised the young bird knew so much information. *"*Wait, wait, wait, I'm confused. Do *all* species have clans?*"* Dawn asked, her mind filledd with questions.

*"*Oh yes!*"* Chirped Amber. *"*Us hummingbirds don't know exactly the names of most, but we know the Tribe names of jaguars, tigers, two types of weird mythical lizard things, and two species of dogs.*"*

*"*Can I hear about the jaguar one? I'd love to know about the tribes!*"* Purred Dawn.

*"*Storm Tribe is the biggest. The members are Boulder, Bounce, Bracken, Bramble, Branch, Brandy, Brave, Breeze, Briar, and their leader, Brick.*"*

*"*In Rock Tribe, there is Bright, Brindle, Bristle, Broken, Brook, Brown, Brush, Bubble, and their leader, Bug.*"*

*"*In Leaf Tribe, there is Bumble, Bunny, Burr, Buster, Butter, Buzzard, Cedar, Chase, and their leader, Cheddar.*"*

*"*In Air Tribe, there is Cherry, Chester, Chestnut, Chirp, Chive, Cinder, Cinnamon, and their leader, Claw.*"*

*"*In Gold Tribe, there is Cloud, Clover, Coal, Cobweb, Coco, Cody, Cone, Copper, and their leader, Cora.*"*

*"*In Blood Tribe, there is Coriander, Cow, Creek, Crest, Cricket, Crooked, Crouch, Crow, Crystal, and their leader, Curl.*"*

*"*In Soil Tribe, there is Cypress, Daffodil, Daisy, Dance, Dandelion, Dangling, Dapple, Dark, and their leader, Darrel. He is evil.*"*

Dawn didn't even realize she was smiling. So much information to take in! *"*Wait... I thought their were eight tribes. Thats what mama said.*"* Meowed Dawn confused.

*"*Oh!*"* Chirped Amber. *"*There was a tribe called Dusk Tribe, but it was destroyed by Rock Tribe and Soil Tribe.*"*

Dawn nodded. The group continued their journey until they were out of no-fur place. Now, all they had to do was get to the temple, and Dawn, Ivy, and Beam would be at their destination.

### Chapter 5

*"*There it is. The temple.*"*

Dawn craned her neck and stared out at the forest. In the middle of the pine forest, she could see a stone temple sticking out between the teams. She could see deer, birds, and other animals heading towards there.

The tigers and jaguars lifted their paws and started heading down the edge of the no-fur den, careful not to be seen.

Amber flew down beside Alger and Dawn. *"*I see my flock! I need to go! Bye!*"* She chirped, flying off.

Dawn's paws were all soggy since it had rained last night. Although the wet grass didn't make that much better. The pine forest was dull and dark, and Dawn hoped they wouldn't have to stay long.

When the group stepped in the temple, Dawn immediatly was in awe.

The temple was filled with animals, all in a long line. In the middle of the temple, was a statue. Dawn first saw a deer, then a bird, then a squirrel. Then she realized the statue was changing. Whenever somebody stepped near the temple, the statue changed into them. But then, the animal would normally walk off, mumbling frustrated noises.

Hours passed, and nothing happened. All animals walked off, none making excited noises.

Finally, when the sun was just going down, it was the jaguars and tiger's turn. The tigers went first, and nothing happened. Then Beam and Ivy and still, nothing happened.

Finally, it was Dawn's turn. She stepped up to the statue, and watched as it shrunk into a small jaguar cub with emerald eyes, just like Dawn's green eyes. The cub walked closer, and closed her eyes.

She felt as if she was teleported somewhere else, but could still feel her paws on the cold stone floor of the temple.

She noticed that she had *'*teleported*'* into a strange void. Dawn could still see her paws, but couldn't feel anything. Or see much. Then, somebody walked over. Another jaguar.

*"*Hello?*"* Dawn meowed to the stranger, her voice echoeing.

The jaguar went up to her, then touched noises with her. Then, the whole void lit up with stars, and in the stars were faces of jaguars looking down at Dawn, smiling softly.

Then, everything went dark and Dawn's eyes went blank white, and she could only hear one thing echoeing in her ear:

***"*Upon the day that the jaguar fights, some lost friends shall serve her right.*"***

Dawn's eyes went green again, and she fell over in exhaustion.

*"*Dawn! Dawn, are you okay?*"* Dawn recognized the sweet voice as Amber, who had already had her turn. *"*Did- did you have a prophecy? Are *you* the chosen one?*"*

She barely opened her eyes to see the small green shape, but eventually scrambled back up.

*"*I- I think so.*"* She breathed. *"*But ME? The chosen one?*"* Amber stared at Dawn for a short moment, then chirped, *"*Look at the stone. Its in the shape of a jaguar.*"* Dawn looked at the statue. She was right, the statue was in the shape of a jaguar. The stones in its eyes were now emerald green, like Dawn's, and it had something written on it:

***"*Dawn the Wild*.* Choose six friends. They will help you on your journey.*"***

{~~~~~~~~}

*"*Ok. I think I've chosen some animals I want to aid me on my journey.*"*

Dawn was surrounded by a crowd of animals. Never in her life had she had so much attention. Beam and Ivy had already went to the rainforest. They seemed jealos and scornful that Dawn was chosen.

*"*Alger and Amber. Will you be my companions until we find four more animals to come?*"* Dawn spoke.

Alger and Amber looked at each other. *"*It would be my pleasure, Dawn.*"* Alger said. Amber just nodded. Before Dawn could even smile, a tall creature burst through the door. Dawn looked at them. They were in the shape of a jaguar, but they looked like... they were made... of fire. Suddenly, everything went dark. All Dawn could hear was an earie voice.

***"*Go to the land of fire. Find the one that seeks what you seek. Fight for the tribes, or you'll be destroyed from inside. This is your message, Dawn. And remember. You'd better be looking over your shoulder, for the man of fire and decite.*"***

Dawn blinked open her eyes. The creature had vanished, and standing over her were Alger and Amber.

*"*Dawn! Dawn, what happened?*"* Chirped the sweet voice of Amber. Dawn staggered for a second, then spoke.

*"*Alger... Amber... I know what we need to do now.*"*

## Part 3:The Rainforest

### Chapter 6

*"*THE MAN OF FIRE AND DECITE?!! OH, WERE SO DEAD!!!*"*

Amber had been worrying all day. She and the group were heading out towards the land were the 'one that seeks what you seek' lived. Dawn had gotten another message.

To get to the 'one that seeks what you seek' the group had to cross through the *Rainforest* get through *Treasureland* then cross *Lake Death* then *Sand Mountains* then *Paradise Mountain* then *Hill Forest* then survive the *Northern No-Fur Nest* and finally get to their destination, at a mysterious and scary sounding place called *Forest of Death and Magic.*

The group was just heading into the rainforest. Amber was worried while Alger was just excited.

Dawn was a little bit of both. She was excited to go on a journey, but also scared because WHAT DO YOU MEAN 'THE MAN OF FIRE AND DECITE?!!' Dawn knew it must've been the creature she saw in her vision.

*"*We gotta fight a fire demon?!*"* Amber had screeched when Dawn had told her about it.

Alger and Dawn were moving swiftly around the forest, while Amber was screaming whenever she saw a fly or a vine that she KEPT GETTING STUCK IN. When she got stuck in a spider web, she was convinced she would die.

Alger, who seemed to know much more about survival than Dawn and Amber, had already crafted himself a pouch made of leaves, and had put on a fake scar made of cherry juice so he would look 'scary and battle scared.' Soon, they reached a part of the forest that was almost *made* of trees. *"*Soooooo... How are we gonna cross this?*"* Asked Dawn.

Amber shrugged, but Alger spoke. *"*Lets climb! My claws need some sharpenin' anyways!*"*

Dawn yawned. *"*I don't mind some climbing.*"* Meowed Dawn in response. *"*And Amber can just fly, anyway.*"* Amber flew off. Alger unsheathed his claws, as well as Dawn.

They scaled the tree. Alger was quick and his claws were sharp, while Dawn was slipping on the bark.

Eventually, they got to the top. *"*Oh wow...*"* Dawn gazed out at the world. It was big, so big... how could they cross all of this?

Amber was already at the top, sitting on a thin branch. *"*Are you guys okay?*"* Chirped Amber. *"*Any splinters? Cuts? Bruises? Needles impaling your necks?*"* Dawn and Alger laughed.

*"*I think we'd know if their were any needles impaling our necks.*"* Chuckled Alger. *"*Can't promise anything about splinters though.*"* Amber glared at Alger. *"*Well, come on! I thought I heard leaves rustling! It could be a bear!*"* Amber chirped in alarm. *"*Probably just some hunting jaguars.*"* Dawn said with a casual shrug.

*"JUST* some hunting jaguars?!*"* Shrieked Amber. Alger reached out his paw and clamped Ambers beak shut. *"*Shh! Your gonna make whatever is down there here us!*"* Hissed the tiger.

Dawn peaked over the edge of the tree. She was right, four burly and strong looking jaguars. They weren't like Ivy who was a full grown jaguar, not even close. These ones had fresh scars, and sharp, large eyes. Their claws were unsheathed and their teeth were bared. *Yep, definetly hunting.* Dawn wondered if they were part of a tribe.

Amber, Alger, and Dawn waited until they passed, then crept along the trees silently. *"*Phew! Close one.*"* Purred Alger. *"*Well, at least they wouldn't eat you two!*"* Chirped Amber.

*"*Oh, please.*"* Said Dawn. *"*Nobody would want to eat a bunch of feathers!*"* Amber rolled her eyes. *"*I dont know. I think I'd make a nice snack.*"* She chirped. Alger grabbed her by a wing, and placed the bird on top of his head. *"*Why were those jaguars so... ya'know, scary and battle scared?*"* Asked Dawn, tilting her head towards Amber.

*"*My guess,*"* Started Alger. *"*They're at war with other tribes. What did they smell like?*"*

*"*They smelled like they live in soil, but I smelled some weird... leaf mold on them too.*"* Answered Dawn. *"*Probably Soil Tribe then,*"* Chirped Amber. *"*And they probably were fighting Leaf Tribe.*"*

Dawn sighed. Tribe life seemed to be harder than she thought.

{~That night~}

The group found a spot were they made a small dirt den. All of them were hungry and tired, Amber and Alger espically. Dawn was used to traveling, she had to do it almost every day.

But now it was wet and cold. It wouldn't stop raining.

Dawn crept out of the den. Alger and Amber were now asleep, both shivering. Dawn sighed. All the food was probably hiding for the night. The only prey Dawn could think of was fish, but she didn't know how to catch them. She sighed, and walked off to a pond. In it, tiny shapes were flipping around frantically in the water.

Dawn crouched. She lifted her paw, and plunked it in the water. She grabbed a slimy shape, and unsheathed her claws, grabbing it. She lifted the fish out of the water. *I didn't expect that to work.*

Dawn picked up the fish, and spotted some acia berries for Amber.

She picked them up with her tail, and headed towards the den. She dropped the food near her friends, and shook them awake. *"*Wha... Dawn? Whats going on?*"* Muttered Amber.

*"*I got food.*"* Purred Dawn. Amber smiled, and began to eat the berries. Alger cut the fish in half, and gave one half to Dawn. The friends munched on the food for a bit, then fell back asleep. When they woke up, the sun was up. The rain had stopped. Dawn gazed out at the rainforest. She looked down, and not only saw Amber and Alger, but also... a dog?

A small, white, skinny terrier puppy had nestled itself in Dawns fur.

It was whimpering, and was shivering. Dawn couldn't tell if it was scared or cold. Dawn reached out her nose, and nuzzled the small puppy, waking it up. It scrambled to its paws, and looked up at Dawn, with wide, terrified eyes.

*"*Its okay, its okay!*"* Meowed Dawn to the pup. *"*Your safe now.*"* The small white creature sniffed Dawn curiously, and curled up with her. Alger and Amber had woken up, and they were gazing at the puppy. *"*Lets keep him!*"* Purred Alger. *"*But... what if he eats us?!*"* Shrieked Amber. *"*He won't. He's too small to eat even you, Amber.*"* Teased Dawn.

*"*I think we should name him Dart. What do you think, Dawn?*"* Purred Alger.

Dawn looked at the terrier puppy. She smiled. *"*Dart.*"* Dawn echoed. *"*Thats a good name.*"*

### Chapter 7

The members didn't stop coming. Soon, the group had already found another pup, that was apparently Darts friend. The terrier pup had lead them to a box, and in the box was a little Borzoi pup.

*"*My turn to name it!*"* Chirped Amber. *"*I name it Dash.*"*

Apparently, Dash was more curious than Dart. And more tough. They learned to talk faster, they could smell better, and they knew how to heal. It wasn't long before Dash wandered off, heading towards the river. Dawn remembered how dangerous the river was. *"*Dash! Dash, get away from their!*"* She yowled in alarm.

*"*But, Dawn!*"* Barked Dash. *"*There's something in the water!*"*

Alger, Amber, and Dawn looked at the river. Dash was right; a black bag was floating in the river. Without warning, Alger jumped in the river. He grasped the bag in his mouth, and pulled it out of the water.

Amber pecked open the bag. She peaked inside, and drew her head out screeching. *"*WHAT THE HECK IS THAT?!!!*"* Amber screeched. Dawn peaked in. Two weird looking dinosaur things were climbing out of there eggs. But they didn't just look like dinosaurs... they *were* dinosaurs! Although, one was feathery and looked super energetic, while the other one looked scaly and sick.

*"*Dinosaurs?*"* Yowled Alger. *"*I thought they were extinct!*"*

There were no words to explain. *"*We still need to take care of them, dont we?*"* Mewed Dawn. *"*No! No, no, no!*"* Screeched Amber. *"*First the dogs, now some dinosaurs? No way!*"*

After a convincing arguement, finally Amber agreed to help raise them. *"*I name the entergetic one Deer. They might as well be one.*"* Meowed Alger. *"*And I name the other one Dead. They may not be dead, but they're spirit is dead.*"* Hissed Dawn. She didn't want to be mean; she just wanted to make a name true to the dinosaurs.

*"*We got our seven animals now.*"* Realized Dawn. *"*Lets keep moving.*"*

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While getting out of the rainforest, Dawn found herself enjoying the journey.

*"*No! Dash, dont eat that!*"*

*"*Deer, be nice to your brother!*"*

*"*Amber, why are you examining the rasberries?*"*

*"*Amber, that frog is dead!*"*

When the sun was going down, a thunderstorm raged through the forest.

The group headed towards a den, but stumbled back when an angry, bulky jaguar charged out of the den. *"*STOP RIGHT THERE!!! NOBODY EXCEPT ME, DEW, CAN GO IN THAT DEN!!!*"* They yowled. Alger took no time, and charged straigth at Dew. The jaguar grabbed Alger by the neck, and slammed him into the ground. Blood sprayed everywhere.

Dawn pulled a bleeding Alger away from Dew. Dew made them back up. *"*Say goodbye, you precious little tresspassers!*"* Dawn prepared for blood to be spilled. But, to her own suprise, she couldn't let that happen.

Dawn stood in front of her friends. *"*Don't hurt anyone else! Us 'precious little trespassers' have a quest to fulfull! And I'll *die* for these animals if neccessary! So BACK OFF!*"*

Dew looked suprised, then shrugged. He raised a claw, preparing to strike. But then, *BOOM!!!* A lightning bolt struck Dew down.

Dawn looked up at the storm that had struck down her enemy.

That was going to be her one day. As big and fierce as a thunderstorm.

## Epilogue

Flames lapped in the air, coming from a jaguar made of flames.

They lifted up their hood, showing bright ears. They watched as a thunderbolt struck down Dew the jaguar, saving Dawn, Amber, Alger, Dart, Dash, Dead, and Deer in the process.

*"*Cant kill them yet,*"* Whispered Fire to himself.

The seven animals headed for the den. They fell asleep instantly, Dart and Dead breathing heavily. Fire raised a claw. He knew that the dinosaur hatchling, Dead, wouldn't survive until adulthood. But as Fire was about to strike, he heard a voice. *"*Fire. What do you think your doing?*"* Fire turned around. The jaguar spirit Diesel was sitting behind him.

*"*What! They wont survive!*"* Hissed Fire. *"*They're so weak!*"* Diesel hissed loudly. Fire held his tongue. *"*Yes they will. Just be patient.*"* Diesel disappeared. Fire put his hood back on and disappeared into the shadows.

*"*I'll kill them one day...*"* Whispered Fire to himself.

*"*I'm going to get them... very, very, very soon.*"*

**-End-**