Hawkfeather’s Past

**Characters. Name + Position**

* **Flare.** *Group leader. Hawk and Ice's father.*
* **Brook.** *Flare's mate. Hawk's mother.*
* **Sunny.** *Hawk's mate. Mother to Thistle and Mossy.*
* **Thistle and Mossy.** *Kits to Sunny and Hawk.*
* **Ice.** *Hawk's half-sister. Daughter of Mary and Flare.*
* **Moon.** *Group member. She-cat*
* **Lemon.** *Group member. Tom*
* **Asha.** *Group member. Shecat*

* **Nelson.** *Group member. Tom*

**Chapter One**

Hawk woke up to the gray light of dawn filtering through his den. He yawned, then glanced over at his mate Sunny who was beside him. Stretching, he quietly padded out into the clearing of camp. His eyes narrowed as he looked over to where his father's den was. Hawk's father, Flare, was. Hawk sat down and began grooming himself in the early morning light.He licked a paw and drew it over his ear. Getting up, he went over to the prey pile and got a mouse. As he settled down to eat, he saw other cats entering the clearing. He thought grumpily, *Why can't I eat in peace for once?* Grunting, he padded to his den to finish the mouse in peace. Settling down, he glanced over at Sunny who had begun to stir. " Oh, good morning Hawk", she mumbled still half asleep. Hawk replied to her, " Good morning. How did you sleep?" Sunny yawned at him, "I slept pretty well, but let me sleep a bit longer!" She rested her head on her paws and fell asleep instantly. Hawk grunted. " Ok, I'll be in the clearing", and backed out of the den.

**Chapter Two**

In the clearing, Hawk saw Flare and Brook walking out of the entrance. Since Hawk didn't trust his father, he slunk out after them into the forest. He stayed in the shadows, his dark fur blending in the dark. Hawk saw his parents stop in a small clearing, so he hid in a bush, watching. Flare unsheathed his claws and pounced on Brook. "Owww!" she cried. " Stop! Leave me alone!" Hawk's eyes widened in horror as he saw Flare pounce on his mother and began ripping out her fur. Brook shrieked in pain as she was attacked, confused for her mate's actions. " You deserve this!" screeched Flare and he sunk his teeth into her throat. Hawk noticed an overpowering stench of badger as he watched his father. Flare's eyes were wild, and he dragged Brook's body over a patch of grass that smelled of badger. Horrified, Hawk pelted back to camp as fast as he could. Pretending to be grooming himself in the clearing, he saw his father come in dragging Brook. As cats gathered around to see what was happening, Flare announced, " She was attacked by a badger! I did everything I could, but they killed her!" Hawk felt furious, but he decided not to tell anyone. *For now, at least.* He thought.

**Chapter Three**

Everyone was gathered in the clearing, except Hawk and Sunny who were in their den. "Sunny. Sunny, wake up!" Hawk meowed as he shook his mate awake. " Wha- what is it?" she hissed sleepily. Hawk fought back his anger as he choked out, " I saw Flare kill Brook!" and collapsed on his nest. "What! I don't believe it. Flare would never do such a thing!" shrieked Sunny. "Yes, he would! Somebody is oughta believe me!" Hawkfeather stormed out of the den. He noticed Asha speaking to Mary. Not wanting to be seen, he hid behind their den. "Yeah, I know! Of course Flare likes you. You're made for him, just like Hawk is made for me!" Asha snarled at her mother, rage in her eyes. "Oh hush up, Asha. Hawkfeather already has a mate, and he clearly doesn't like you! Plus, now that Brook is gone Flare is all mine!" Mary cackled. Hawk gasped, giving away his position. "Wha- you heard all that?" Asha hissed in alarm, unsheathing her claws. Growling, Hawk replied, "Every last bit of it, Asha! I wonder what Flare's opinion will be, Mary." He gave her a rude look, before padding off to find Moon. Finding her in her den with Nelson and their kits, Hawk glanced at her. "Moon, I have to tell you something important. About Asha", he added in after Nelson gave him a dirty look. "Oh fine!" Moon sighed impatiently, standing up. Glancing at Nelson, she padded off with Hawk.