Rai

Before losing an eye

## **Physical Appearance**

Rai was a large yellow she-cat with long, thick, soft fur. She had blue eyes, a pink nose, and wore a gray collar. Her left eye was later clawed out by Yoru after a fight between them, leaving the empty black socket where it used to be. She also gained scars left from Yoru's claw marks that never healed and remained red as a result.

## **Personality**

Rai was a strong-willed cat devoted to her new Clan, but was also power-hungry. She was willing to exploit Yoru's kindness when the latter offered deputyship and began challenging and undermining her. However, her hunger led to her undoing.

## **Quotes**

"You look pretty small for a Guild cat. I'm Rai, by the way." - Rai meets Yoru, Ch 5

"Go on, Yoru! Show Sasuke who's boss!" - Rai cheers for Yoru while she battles Sasuke, Ch 10

   **Rai:** "You should be our leader now. Nobody could have even *thought* of doing what you just did."

**Yoru:** "But I'll need a deputy so we can stay organized."

**Rai:** "You sound like Sasuke!"

**Yoru:** "That may be, but even though he was a horror to everyone, I'll make sure this new Clan is organized to benefit the greater good. Rai, will you be my second-in-command?"

**Rai:** "It would be an honor." - Rai accepting Yoru's proposition to be BloodClan's deputy, Ch 11

**Rai:** "Do you have any idea what you're doing?"

**Yoru:** "Yes, Rai. I know exactly what I'm doing. It would be stupid to turn down new potential soldiers who've shown their willingness to join us."

**Rai:** "But they can't be trusted! They're outsiders. Filthy rogues like them don't belong."

**Yoru:** "I think you've forgotten that many of us, including me, used to be outsiders before Sasuke took us captive. Besides, you don't know any of those cats personally, do you?"

**Rai:** "No."

**Yoru:** "I don't either, but it wouldn't hurt to give them a chance to prove their loyalty. More cats mean bigger numbers for us."

**Rai:** "What about the cats who left? Don't you want them to continue serving?"

**Yoru:** "I allowed those cats to leave because they suffered horrible ordeals in their early lives like when I was a kit. I was able to relate to them, Rai. If I forced them to stay against their will, there would more likely have been an uprising, and I don't want that. Remember that it's what ultimately led to Sasuke's downfall."

**Rai:** "They were traitors all the same. Maybe you're not fit to lead BloodClan."

**Yoru:** "Excuse me? Who's the one that *you* and most of the other cats nominated as this groups rightful leader? Who's the one who offered you the deputy position?"

**Rai:** "You."

**Yoru:** "Precisely. Remember that I'm not like Sasuke and his cronies. I gave you this position out of the kindness of my heart, and I deserve your full loyalty. Understand?"

**Rai:** "Yes, leader. I understand."

**Yoru:** "Good." - Rai and Yoru arguing, Ch 13

**Yoru:** "*WAIT*! You're getting nothing from the food pile today."

**Rai:** "Says a *kit*. Nobody tells me I can't eat."

**Yoru:** "Only a fully-grown kit would say that. If you want to eat, then catch something worth eating. This stuff isn't even fit for dogs!"

**Rai:** "So you're saying that what I catch isn't good enough for you?!"

**Yoru:** "Obviously. You've been bringing less and less prey back every day, which means you've been hoarding more of it for yourself. No wonder you've gained so much weight. This pawful of scraps is the most pitiful offering yet."

**Rai:** "Yoru, have you even been counting what I do bring back to camp?"

**Yoru:** "Of course I have, you incompetent half-wit! I'm the leader of this Clan. It's *my* duty to make sure every cat pulls their weight."

**Rai:** "Huh. You sound like a weakling *warrior* *Clan* cat."

**Yoru:** "So what? They eat well every day and thrive."

**Rai:** "If you enjoy having rules!"

**Yoru:** "Rules will keep our stomachs full and our muscles and minds strong."

**Rai:** "Do you just want to take food that nobody else wants or can't access? Do you just want to hide behind foliage like a coward? Right now, we live on a puny stretch of land when there's a nice large forest right next door for the taking!"

**Yoru:** "Listen to me, Rai. We don't need any extra land yet. As of now, we already have everything we need right here, and better still, we don't have to fight for it. Besides, those wolves are still nearby, and we've seen how vicious they are. We will *not* take anyone's territory until *I* say so."

**Rai:** "You've grown soft." (She extends her claws and approaches Yoru.) "I think it's time for you to step down. I'm older and more experienced than you."

**Yoru:** (arches her back and extends her claws) "So now you want to BloodClan's next leader, do you? I should've known better than to trust you."

**Rai:** "I'm giving you one and only one chance to leave unscathed. Choose your next move wisely."

**Yoru:** "Oh, I'll choose my next move wisely, alright! You are no longer BloodClan's deputy!"

**Rai:** "I warned you to step down."

**Yoru:** "You wanna fight?! Bring it!!!!" - Rai challenging Yoru before their fight, Ch 15.

**Chōsuke:** "Yoru, please! Rai has learned her lesson! Let her go! You'll kill her!"

**Yoru:** (growling) "Fine."

(She releases a slumped Rai, who falls, then gets back up, panting with exhaustion. Chōsuke runs up to her.)

**Chōsuke:** Rai, are you alright?

**Rai:** (panting) "I will be."

**Yoru:** "Rai. Turn and face me, you treacherous weasel."

**Rai:** "Yes?"

**Yoru:** "Who's the leader?!"

**Rai:** "You are." (She hangs her head in defeat.) "Forgive me for my insolence."

**Yoru:** "Don't challenge me again."

**Rai:** "I won't."

**Yoru:** (grinning malevolently) "No. You won't."

(She slashes Rai's face without warning, clawing out her left eye. Rai screeches and yowls in agony, collapsing to the ground with blood welling from her socket.)

**Chōsuke:** "You've blinded her!!!"

**Yoru:** "I only half-blinded her, idiot. A half-blind animal can only do so much." - Yoru maiming Rai after their fight, Ch 15