The DarkMasters/1

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Flamepaw padded with Stormpaw to the toms. Flamepaw dropped Lilyspirit's body is a hole to be buried and leaped on a rock coming out of the ground. "Lilyspirit tried to kill me. She followed us. Then Stormstreak came to ask to join. But we don't accept traitors. We sent her away. We have checked our territory and there is no scent. We are no longer WillowClan." Flamepaw took a deep breath. "We are now The DarkMasters. We follow StarClan, and hold the warrior code, but we don't welcome the Clans. We leave them all behind. Who should be the leader of The DarkMasters?" No cat answered. Instead they all nodded at her. Flamepaw's eyes grew wide with shock, but nodded at their approval. "Then I, Flame That Burns Blood or Flame, will be the leader of The DarkMasters." Flame heard small cheers and knew that StarClan approved of her choice. "StarClan approves of my choice." Flame beckoned Nightfire, Stormpaw and Scorchpaw. "Scorchpaw, Stormpaw and Nightfire, as you promise to serve The DarkMasters, you will no longer have your Clan names. Nightfire, you will be called Night That's Darker Than Fire or Night. The DarkMasters appreciate your skills and strength. Scorchpaw, you will be known as Scorch That Works With Fire or Scorch. The DarkMasters appreciate your loyalty and sprit. Stormpaw, you shall be known as Storm That Rages The Sky. The DarkMasters appreciate your trust and bravery." Flame, Night, Scorch and Storm all dipped their heads as a sign of thanks. Flame mewed, "Storm That Rages The Sky, you are a great fighter and I would like you to be deputy of The DarkMasters." As the gray she-cat nodded and promised she would take care of The DarkMasters, Flame That Burns Blood yowled, "We are no longer a Clan. We are the DarkMasters!"--Flame That Burns Blood

Night That’s Darker Than Fire nodded. “Yes! But what about StarClan?” He asked.--Night That’s Darker Than Fire

Flame That Burns Blood replied, "We will still believe in out warrior ancestors and follow the warrior code. But StarClan is watching over us and approves of our choice. With meeting at the Moonwillow, I will go later than the other medicine cats. We are going to show the Clans we are strong!"--Flame That Burns Blood

Night That’s Darker Than Fire yowled in agreement.--Night That’s Darker Than Fire

Storm That Rages The Sky nodded, mimicking him. "I am honored to be deputy," she mewed. "So... let's PARTY!!!" --Storm That Rages The Sky

Flame That Burns Blood grinned. "Why not? We are our own! We do what we want! Let us celebrate!"--Flame That Burns Blood

Night That’s Darker Than Fire let out a yowl of agreement. “Party!” He jumped up, scattering leaves everywhere.--Night That’s Darker Than Fire

Scorch That Works With Fire smiled. This was the most fun they had had since ever. Scorch brought over water and food. Scorch That Works With Fire leaped at Flame That Burns Blood and they crashed into Night That's Darker Than Fire and Storm That Rages Sky. They all play-fought in the moonlight until they were exhausted. They all padded to the fresh-kill. Scorch That Works With Fire picked up a bird and dropped it at Flame That Burns Blood's paws, as she was cleaning herself. "W-wanna share some fresh-kill?" Flame That Burns Blood stood up and rubbed her muzzle with his. "I would be glad too Scorch." They two cats sat down and sat close while they shared their fresh-kill.--Flame That Burns Blood and Scorch That Works With Fire

Night That’s Darker Than Fire looked at Storm That Rages The Sky. “Want to share fresh-kill?” He asked her, smiling.--Night That’s Darker Than Fire

Storm That Rages The Sky looked down at her paws sheepishly. "Sure," she mewed, tugging a shrew closer. She sank her teeth into its fur, tugging them away to reveal the soft, warm meat beneath. She stripped of a piece. The flavor sang on her tongue.--Storm That Rages The Sky

Night That’s Darker Than Fire tore off a strip off of the piece of prey for himself. He savored the flavor of the tasty shrew.--Night That’s Darker Than Fire

Scorch That Works With Fire looked to see that Storm That Rages The Sky was sharing fresh-kill with Night That's Darker Than Fire. Scorch purred, "Why Night, I thought you weren't interested in love? I thought you were shy and stuff?" A glint of amusement glimmered in his eyes as he saw that Storm and Night were both blushing.--Scorch That Works With Fire

Night That’s Darker Than Fire bristled self-consciously. “Well . . . I . . . Uh- What about you and Flame?” He asked. “You are sharing fresh-kill. Aren’t you two in love or something?”--Night That’s Darker Than Fire

Storm That Rages The Sky felt hot. She ducked her head and continued to eat, but she wasn't shameful. This felt like the best night ever!--Storm That Rages The Sky

Scorch That Works With Fire suddenly froze. "Um...." He didn't want to confess his feelings in front of his leader. "We are just good friends. She is my leader." Flame That Burns Bloods nudged him. "So you are saying that Mistystar shares fresh-kill with Shadowchaser and sit this close?" Scorch felt hot and moved away from Flame That Burns Blood. But Flame purred and pressed against him again. "We are just kidding Scorch. We are all together here. And nothing is wrong with love, whatever you feel." Scorch relaxed and pressed against the dark ginger she-cat.--Scorch That Works With Fire and Flame That Burns Blood

Night That’s Darker Than Fire looked at Storm That Rages The Sky. “Well, this night is really fun! It also has been one of the best nights of my life!” He told Scorch That Works With Fire. *For reasons I refuse to tell you.* He added silently. Night That’s Darker Than Fire looked at Flame That Burns Blood. *She does have a point.* “Like I said, this has been one of the best nights of my life.” He said, touching his tail to Storm That Rages The Sky’s back.--Night That’s Darker Than Fire

Storm That Rages The Sky, blushing, got to her paws and arched her back. She padded toward a clear stream and drank the refreshing water. The cool liquid bathed her parched tongue and flowed down her throat.--Storm That Rages The Sky

Flame That Burns Blood drank some water too and also did the other toms. Flame asked Scorch, "Can you keep watch tonight?" The tom nodded and rubbed muzzled with her before padding away. Flame That Burns Blood found a nice den where the four of the could have their own space and sleep. Flame That Burns Blood laid down and saw Night and Storm sleeping close together. Flame smiled and drifted into sleep.--Flame That Burns Blood

Before Night That’s Darker Than Fire drifted off, he breathed in Storm That Rages The Sky’s scent. He shuffled a bit closer to her, so their pelts were touching, before he finally fell asleep.--Night That’s Darker Than Fire

Scorch stared at Flame as she slept. His young leader was so beautiful, so precious. He could never lose her. Suddenly a sound sounded in the distance, away from camp. Scorch That Works With Fire crept forward, as the scent was familiar. Scorch flicked his ears. "Coalpaw! What are you doing?" Coalpaw mewed, "I was supposed to meet you Scorchpaw." Scorch That Works With Fire’s body grew cold when he heard his apprentice name. "Just call me Scorch." Coalpaw had his head to one side. "Why?" Scorch repeated, "Just call me Scorch." Coalpaw narrowed his eyes, but then shrugged. Coalpaw asked, "So how is life?" "It is just fine Coalpaw. How about yours? Vultureclaw and Brownwing?" Coalpaw smirked, "They are fine. So is Flintkit, who is also our adopted sister. She likes to play around. Flintkit is fun." Scorch smiled. "That is good. I am just hanging around with Flame. She is really great." Coalpaw asked, "Flame?" Scorch exclaimed, "Flame is great! She was a rogue, but was saved by Skyshadow. She is really the greatest and my best friend." Coalpaw narrowed his eyes. "You have a crush on a rogue? Scorch that is stupid. You know what rogues do. Soon she will break your heart." Scorch flattened his ears and hissed, "That is not true. Flame is the best! Flame is kind, sweet, adventurous, daring, brave, fierce and so much more! She could beat you even if she didn't try." Coalpaw sneered, "Ok then. Then bring this Flame to fight me in two nights. Then we will see who is the best." Coalpaw padded away to CaveClan. Scorch stared after his brother before padding back to stand watch. As he watched the cats sleeping, Scorch thought, "Flame is the best. If only they understood that."--Scorch That Works With Fire

Flame That Burns Blood woke up with Scar and her rogues. Scar greeted, "Hello Flame. How is your 'paw' training going?" Flame grew her lips back in a snarl. "It is Flame That Burns Blood. I am no longer part of WillowClan. I have my own group." Scar nodded approval. "Now we can use them to fight against the Clans." But Flame didn’t change her face. "That we don't know." Scar narrowed her eyes, but changed to her normal face. Flame raised her head. "We will make a deal. I will fight with you against those Clans, but you must bring any cat that trespass on my land and is trying to find me. That doesn't include Skyshadow or Swiftshadow." Scar purred, "How cute. You will make a great leader." But Flame didn't change her mood. Scar then dipped her head. "As you wish. We will take any cat to you and you fight against the Clans. We will rule together." Flame blinked, but nothing else. Scar then growled, "Remember Flame. Only good blood will flow. You must kill. Kill all!" Everything went black and a voice rang, *"Blood. Death. Sky and Scar! Blood. Death. Sky and Scar!"* What did it really mean?--Flame That Burns Blood and Scar

Flame That Burns Blood blinked her eyes open in the dawn light. "Time to get started." Flame That Burns Blood leaped at the stone jutting out of the ground that made a big bang. That would be their summon, as Storm, Night and Scorch padded over. Flame That Burns Blood mewed, "As you know we are no longer a Clan. And we will have things different. One thing we will not follow of the warrior code is that we can kill who we want that isn't The DarkMasters. But we will allow Skyshadow and Swiftshadow to come, if they come to help. We all patrol together, so out scent won't show that this is our camp. We will but markers but very faint where the Clans are. If we get very young cats, we will train them at young age to develop strength and power. More rules will come, but this is all for now." Flame That Burns Blood leaped off and padded over to her Masters. "We will put the markers now. But first let us eat." Night and Scorch padded over to their fresh-kill pile and picked out some food. But Storm and Flame sat together, knowing that the toms would ask to share food with them again. Scorch padded up to Flame while Night padded up to Storm. Scorch opened his mouth to speak but Flame cut him off. "I expect you are going to say 'Wanna share some fresh-kill?' Well I accept." Scorch grinned and laughed, "You read my mind!" They both settled down to eat, sitting again close.--Flame That Burns Blood and Scorch That Works With Fire

Storm That Rages The Sky arched her back, yawning. "I'm thirsty," she mewed. "I'll be right back." She padded down to the stream, lapping up the refreshing liquid. Storm That Rages The Sky thought about what Stormstreak had said before: *Flamepaw seems to have no sense of guilt at all...* Storm looked over at Flame That Burns Blood. *Was it true*? She pushed her thoughts away. *Stormstreak's a crazy old cat*.--Storm That Rages The Sky

Night That’s Darker Than Fire nodded to beautiful Storm That Rages The Sky. “Alright.”--Night That’s Darker Than Fire

When The DarkMasters were ready, Flame That Burns Blood announced, "We will all go on patrol to get to know the territory better and where are the best places to hunt." Flame That Burns Blood padded out of their camp, with Scorch That Works With Fire, Storm That Rages Sky and Night That's Darker Than Fire. Flame That Burns Blood noticed that Scorch was padding really close to her and had all his senses alert. Flame asked, "What is wrong Scorch?" Scorch whispered back, "I will tell you later." Flame nodded, and Scorch smiled, laying his tail on her shoulder. Flame signaled that every cat makes markers and then hunt. As their scents hung in the air, not too strong, Flame That Burns Blood heard scuffling nearby. A squirrel was there looking for nuts. Flame crept closer and then leaped. The squirrel let out a squeak, but then went limp as Flame did a swift bit to the neck. Flame tasted the blood and imagined this being WillowClan's blood. She would get her revenge soon.--Flame That Burns Blood

Scorch That Works With Fire looked at his dark ginger leader. "I can't keep the secret away from her. She must fight Coalpaw." Scorch That Works With Fire padded away to hunt and set the scent markers.--Scorch That Works With Fire

Night That’s Darker Than Fire padded off another way to find more prey. He scented mouse. He bunched up, and sprang, killing it swiftly, and silently. He smelled another scent among the sweet mouse scent filling his nose. A very familiar one. No. He shook it off, and padded back to the patrol with his catch.--Night That’s Darker Than Fire

Flame That Burns Blood met with the rest of the patrol, the scent markers placed and prey in their jaws. Flame nodded and padded back with them to the DarkMaster's camp. They all placed their fresh-kill in a pile and Flame leaped on the meeting boulder, making a loud drumming noise. When the Masters gathered around, Flame opened her jaws to speak, but they were quiet when they heard rustling is the distance. A black and white she-cat came along with a silver spotted she-cat. "Skyshadow! Swiftshadow! What are you doing here?" Flame That Burns Blood held her tail as to warn her Masters not to attack. Skyshadow mewed, "We came to see you of course! We want to help you Flamepaw, whether you are part of WillowClan or not." Flame mewed, "It is Flame That Burns Blood or Flame, leader of The DarkMasters. We didn't keep our Clan names. Storm is now Storm That Rages Sky, Nightfire is Night That's Darker Than Fire and Scorchpaw is Scorch That Works With Fire." Skyshadow and Swiftshadow gaped. Swiftshadow praised, "You look already so strong and capable! You guys have done well!" Skyshadow purred, "My little kit is a leader! Well we have come to help. Will you accept it o great Master?" Flame nodded her head. "Of course, but we are serious." Skyshadow looked at her daughter with pride. Flame yowled, "DarkMasters, Skyshadow and Swiftshadow are here to help train us and give us advice. They are welcome here, but they must meet us first." Flame That Burns Blood nodded at her Masters and leaped off her rock.--Flame That Burns Blood

Scorch That Works With Fire gave a respectful nod to Swiftshadow, his former mentor, but didn't go talk to her. Scorch That Works With Fire whispered to Flame, "Do you think this is a good idea? They could be working for WillowClan, no offense." Flame laid her tail on his shoulder. "I know how you feel, but Skyshadow has been on my side forever. If they do betray us, we will fight back!" Scorch relaxed a little and pressed against Flame.--Scorch That Works With Fire (Flame That Burns Blood)

Night That’s Darker Than Fire narrowed his eyes. “I don’t know.” He murmured.--Night That’s Darker Than Fire

Flame That Burns Blood laid her tail on Night’s shoulder. “I know how you feel. Don’t worry, if you catch them, you can rip their flesh apart. Sounds good?” Flame respected Night’s opinion and wanted to make him know she felt uneasy too.--Flame That Burns Blood

Storm That Rages The Sky returned from the stream, licking water off her muzzle. "What's happening?" she asked. "Are we going to attack WillowClan?"--Storm That Rages The Sky

Flame That Burns Blood turned to her deputy. "No Storm. We are going to attack those who wronged us. Skyshadow and Swiftshadow have come to help us. They are welcome in our camp." Flame lowered her voice. "But if we see them betraying us, we rip them to shreds. No mercy." Flame That Burns Blood turned to all the cats. "We will start training soon." Flame That Burns Blood saw Skyshadow padding to her and pressed against her. "I missed you so much. I am so proud of you Flame. You are a true leader. A true cat." Flame felt like a kit again, protected from all danger from her motherly figure. "I missed you too Skyshadow." Skyshadow's eyes darkened. "Mistystar betrayed us all. I thought she cared for you, but she didn't. She is nothing to us at all." Flame smirked and shared her agreement with Skyshadow. Just imagining sicking her teeth into her former leader's throat made her unsheathed her claws and grin.--Flame That Burns Blood and Skyshadow

Night That’s Darker Than Fire sighed, and nodded to Flame That Burns Blood. “Alright.” He said. “I’ll trust them for now.” He said.--Night That’s Darker Than Fire

Storm That Rages The Sky wasn't wary. She trusted these cats. They *were* her *Clanmates*.--Storm That Rages The Sky

Flame That Burns Blood saw that he Masters were ok with Skyshadow and Swiftshadow staying. "We will start battle training. Skyshadow and Swiftshadow will teach us all the know to help us!" Flame That Burns Blood padded away, with Scorch That Burns Blood brushing against her, the DarkMasters walking beside her and her former Clanmates behind her.--Flame That Burns Blood

"Can we battle train?" Storm That Rages The Sky was eager.--Storm That Rages The Sky

Flame That Burns Blood purred. "Of course." As they reached an open field with few trees. Before they started fighting, Skyshadow mewed, "I would first like to practice with my apprentice, former apprentice. Is that ok?" Flame That Burns Blood nodded. As Skyshadow leaped, Flame lifted a claws that slapped Skyshadow's muzzle. Flame then leaped at the black she-cat's body and did a friendly bite to the neck. Skyshadow rolled over and landed her first blow. Flame That Burns Blood ran around Skyshadow, slashing her sides and face. Skyshadow yowled, "Ok you win! Wow I think I need to be your apprentice!" Flame smiled, but them looked at the wounds that she gave Skyshadow. She had attacked with claws unsheathed! Flame looked at Skyshadow sorrowfully before mewing, "I think I should just watch......"--Flame That Burns Blood

Storm That Rages The Sky twitched her tail at Scorch That Works With Fire. Without warning, the gray rogue leaped at the tabby tom. Careful to keep her claws sheathed, Storm knocked Scorch's paws from beneath him, rolling him onto his side.--Storm That Rages The Sky

Night That’s Darker Than Fire twitched his tail before lunging at Scorch, barreling him over, and giving him a friendly bite on the leg as he helped Storm.--Night That’s Darker Than Fire

Scorch spat at Storm and Night, "Why do you guys always team up on me?! Why not fight each other you two love birds!" Scorch kicked Storm and Night off before running over to his leader and pressing lovingly against her. "What is wrong Flame? You didn't mean to do it." Flame That Burns Blood looked at him sorrowfully. "I can't control myself Scorch. Something takes me over and I can't stop it! I shouldn't be practicing. I-I would hurt innocent cats. I am just a monster." Scorch pressed against her more deeply. "That is not true. You are a leader and a special cat. How about you practice with me? Whatever you do to me, it won't hurt." Flame's eyes grew a little bright and she purred, "You stupid furball. If that is what you say." Flame leaped at Scorch and bowled him over.--Flame That Burns Blood and Scorch That Works With Fire

Night looked at Storm. “Do you want to train with me?” He asked her, grinning. Before she could reply, he jumped on her, pinning her down.--Night That’s Darker Than Fire

Storm That Rages The Sky let out a good humored growl. She quickly rolled to one side, shoving Night That's Darker Than Fire away. She hooked her claws into his pelt, careful not to let to tips actually reach flesh, and tossed him to the ground. She planted a paw on his neck and the base of his tail, crowing, "I win!"--Storm That Rages The Sky

Flame That Burns Blood and Scorch That Works With Fire leaped at Storm and Night. As Flame pinned Storm down and Scorch pinned Night down, Flame mewed, "Let us see what Skyshadow and Swiftshadow can teach us. Anyway, we beat you both." Flame purred and then sat down to watch the two she-cats. The DarkMasters surrounded her, as if guarding her. Flame was proud of her Masters, how they cared for each other. This was better than Clan life, way better.--Flame That Burns Blood

Suddenly, Storm That Rages The Sky heard a noise and slipped off. When she returned, she padded to sit down beside Night That's Darker Than Fire. She felt a tingle of companionship for the black tom. "Can I practice on Skyshadow?" mewed Storm.--Storm That Rages The Sky

Skyshadow looked at Flame after Swiftshadow bowled her over. "Ask your leader."--Skyshadow

"I wasn't talking to you," Storm That Rages The Sky meowed. "I *was* asking my leader." She twitched a tail in irritation but felt pleased when Skyshadow looked startled. Storm That Rages The Sky padded over to Flame That Burns Blood. "Can I practice on Skyshadow?" she mewed.--Storm That Rages The Sky

Night That’s Darker Than Fire bit back a purr of amusement, and ducked his head.--Night That’s Darker Than Fire

Flame didn't hear or notice any of the cats around her. Her vision showed a battles with cats. Dead bodes lay everywhere and a cat was running away. Then a cat had a bright light shinning off and then nothing. "*Blood. Death. Sky and Scar! Blood. Death. Sky and Scar!"* Flame murmured the words out loud. There was something about that she didn't like. "Skyshadow and Swiftshadow, you should go." As the two cats padded away, a vision came in front of her. She saw herself with blood everywhere and her eyes filled with evilness. "Am I becoming a monster?"--Flame That Burns Blood

Storm That Rages The Sky could see Flame That Burns Blood was in distress. "Are you okay?" she mewed.--Storm That Rages The Sky

Flame tried to look at her Masters, but all of them were on the ground, dead and covered in blood. "Blood! Blood is everywhere!" Flame slowly backed away, then turned to run. The setting sun made her pelt look like blood, and Flame ran, terrified. Flame ran past the camp and to a puddle of water. There in the puddle was her evil self again. Was she going to turn into a monster?--Flame That Burns Blood

Night was alarmed at Flame’s outburst. He quickly followed his leader, as she ran. “Flame!” He called out, as he saw her looking in a puddle. “Flame, what happened?” He asked her, eyes wide with concern.--Night That’s Darker Than Fire

Flame kept looking in the puddle. Cats were everywhere and she looked more meaner in the puddle. Blood was everywhere, cats, friends, and family were dead. And she saw herself happy and proud. How could she be happy when she killed cats?--Flame That Burns Blood

Scorch ran after Night, worried over his leader. He saw her looking in a puddle, horrified. Scorch heard Night question and padded up to him. "Do you know what happened?" Night shook his head as Storm padded up as well. They all shared their worry for their leader and friend. Scorch and the Masters went to sit beside Flame, but she still looked in the puddle. Scorch flicked his tail to signal the other cats to leave. He needed to talk to Flame.........alone--Scorch That Works With Fire

Night That’s Darker Than Fire understood. He dipped his head, and padded away with Storm.--Night That’s Darker Than Fire

Scorch dipped his thanks to his Masters before turning to Flame. "Flame?" Scorch licked his love's ear. "Is something wrong? Do you want to tell me something?" Flame slowly turned her head to look at him. "Blood is everywhere! I can't escape it!" Scorch pressed against her. "Are you scared of it?" "No I am not. But this blood is from cats I know, I just can't see them. I don't know what to do Scorch." Scorch mewed, "I am here for you always Flame. Always." Flame smiled a little and pressed against him. Scorch hesitated, "Um there is something I need to tell you....." Flame asked, "What is it?" "Um so first I have CaveClan blood. I know because I met my family long ago at the border. They my brother, Coalpaw, came to see me one night, saying that you were a evil cat that would soon turn on me. But I know you wouldn't. He then challenged that he will fight you tonight. I didn't tell you earlier because I didn't want the others to know. A-are you going to fight my brother?" Flame looked deeply into his eyes and mewed, "Thank you for thinking that. I would never turn on you. I will fight your brother, but only if you want to. B-but I will try to avoid the fight. But if I must, I will." Scorch nodded and laid his tail on her shoulder. "You ok now?" Flame nodded and they both padded back to camp.--Flame That Burns Blood and Scorch That Works With Fire

Meanwhile Storm That Rages The Sky turned to Night That's Darker Than Fire. "Let's train!" The gray she-cat reared up on her hind paws. "I want to teach you a new move. If a cat attacks you, and you are on your hind paws, drop down onto them. But don't fall completely. Land on your front paws, roll to all fours, and attack them from behind. Attack me, and I will show you."--Storm That Rages The Sky

Night That’s Darker Than Fire nodded and smiled a little, and did so.--Night That’s Darker Than Fire

Flame That Burns Blood padded with Scorch and beckoned Storm and Night to her usual rock. "Scorch told me that his CaveClan brother, Coalpaw, made a duel with me to prove rogues are weak. But I will fight! We prove, not run!"--Flame That Burns Blood

Night That’s Darker Than Fire turned towards Flame, and yowled his agreement. “That CaveClan cat won’t dare set foot here again!” He yowled.--Night That’s Darker Than Fire

Storm That Rages The Sky felt a purr building in her throat. For the first time since leaving WillowClan, she felt something more than friendship for the black tom. She touched her tail tightly to his shoulder, before dropping it away as quickly it had come. She fixed her yellow eyes on Flame That Burns Blood, yowling her assent.--Storm That Rages The Sky

Night That’s Darker Than Fire felt Storm touch her tail lightly on his shoulder before pulling it away. A shiver ran through him. It was odd. And to his surprise he felt pleasure swamp through him.--Night That’s Darker Than Fire

Flame That Burns Blood smirked at her crew. "We fear no one!" Flame That Burns Blood leaped off her rock and padded away. She could feel her Masters' gaze burn her pelt, but knew they were proud. As usual, Scorch That Burns Fire padded beside her, as they silently went to a cat that would fear them forever!--Flame That Burns Blood

Storm That Rages The Sky cast a kind look at Night That's Darker Than Fire and padded beside her leader.--Storm That Rages The Sky

Flame That Burns Blood sat down in a patch of grass as they waited for Coalpaw, the DarkMasters by her side. They rustling of the leaves started as Coalpaw came out of the bushes. "Greetings Coalpaw. I hear that you wanted to fight me, to prove all rogues are weak and useless?" Coalpaw gaped. "Um yes. But against all of you?" Flame did a deep purr. "I thought a real warrior would be able to fight all of them. No, you will just be fighting me." Turing to her Masters, she added, "Whatever happens, don't jump in." Flame That Burns Blood then turned to Coalpaw. "Ready when you are." Coalpaw leaped, but Flame lifted her claws as it scraped his stomach. Blood oozed out of his chest as he gasped for air. Flame leaped on his back and dug her claws into his shoulders. He whipped around to claw her face, but she dodged it. Coalpaw tried to attack her, but Flame dodged them all. He finally gasped and fell to the ground. Flame padded up to him and sunk her claws into his chest, but not deep enough to kill him. Flame then growled, "Are you done? Or do you want to fight to the death?" Flame couldn't help but sink her teeth into his ear. "You win! You win Flame! I should have never judged you!" Flame smirked, "Don't do it again." Flame hissed quietly in his ear, "If you tell anyone about this I will kill you! Understood?!" Coalpaw shrank back and nodded. Flame mewed, "Now go back and learn to fight properly." Flame made sure Coalpaw had gone before padding silently with her Masters. A rabbit leaped into her jaws and she caught it. But suddenly she started to tear it apart! Flame realized what she did and ran ahead of her Masters. Was blood really the only way to what she was meant to be?--Flame That Burns Blood (Coalpaw)

Night That’s Darker Than Fire watched Flame run off, worriedly. He guessed he wouldn’t be able to help her right now.--Night That’s Darker Than Fire

Storm That Rages The Sky felt a ripple of worry run through her. Would Flame That Burns Blood be okay? She pressed her muzzle against Night That's Darker Than Fire's shoulder. She glanced at the sky. Night was falling. Streaks of rosy red gleamed against the ebony background, and the sun was dipping below the golden horizon, rays of fire glittering across the lush landscape and voices rang in her ears, about flames and death. Above, faint stars twinkled in the violet shades.--Storm That Rages The Sky

Flame looked at her bloody paws as they entered their camp, with Scorch pressing against her comfortably. *What is happening to me?*Suddenly bushes ahead rustled. Flame quickly singled all her cats to hide, preparing to ambush, while Flame just sat in the center. Out of the bushes came a dark brownish black spotted she-cat. Twilightpaw. Flame snarled, "What do you want Twilightpaw? Go back to you stupid WillowClan if you have no business!" A small pang of sadness came to her heart as she remembered she was formerly friends with the she-cat, but she shook that feeling away. She was a leader, something to be feared.--Flame That Burns Blood

Storm That Rages The Sky left Night That's Darker Than Fire's side and stepped to her leader's side. A dark spotted she-cat came out. Storm recognized her as Twilightpaw. Storm bunched her muscles and sprang. Her claws raked across Twilightpaw's side. Blood stained her claws.--Storm That Rages The Sky

Flame felt anger rise in her. She leaped at Storm and knocked her off of Twilightpaw. Flame snarled as she sunk her claws in Storm's shoulder, "I *told you to hide* in the bushes! *Not attack! You* should know better than that! *Especially* one of *my*Masters and deputy!" Flame ordered Night and Scorch to hold Storm. Turning to Twilightpaw, she hissed, "What is your business here? Storm was not supposed to attack you," Flame glared at her deputy, "But I can. I can kill you." Flame sheathed her claws, waiting to attack the cat in case if she didn't have a good reason to be there. No one will know about The DarkMasters, not now.--Flame That Burns Blood

Twilightpaw timidly dipped her head to Flamepaw in respect and meowed," I came her to live with you if you will accept me. I don't believe that the TRAITOR Mistystar should rule me. She has no judgement and is unfair. I do not want to live under her rule. She ripped my former home apart!" --Twilightpaw

Storm That Rages The Sky easily tossed Scorch and Night off, her tail flicking in annoyance. "When did you ever tell me to hide in the bushes?" she snarled at Flame. She imagined sinking her claws into Twilightpaw's flesh.--Storm That Rages The Sky

Flame padded over to Storm and growled, "The others heard it, so you must be deaf. And *don't ever* snarl at me again! Understood?" Flame That Burns Blood forced herself to flattened her fur and smirked at Twilightpaw. "Another who hates Mistystar and WillowClan? Interesting. You may join, and I hope I will see your loyalty *only* go to me." Flame whirled around and started to pad to her rock. Mewing over her shoulder, "Oh and it is Flame That Burns Blood. Scorchpaw is Scorch That Works With Fire, Nightfire is Night That's Darker Than Fire and Storm is Storm That Rages The Sky. Or just simply Flame, Scorch, Night and Storm. And now you will no longer be Twilightpaw." Flame yowled at her rock, "DarkMasters, we have a new Master who wishes to join: Twilightpaw. Twilightpaw step forward." When the she-cat was in front of her, Flame announced, "Twilightpaw, as for your courage and power, you will no longer be a 'paw'. You will be now called Twilight of The Darkest Night or simply Twilight. StarClan approves of this cat and we welcome you to The DarkMasters." Flame twisted her paw as a sign of respect, and gave Twilight some cobwebs for her wounds. Flame glared at her deputy. No one will ever talk to her like that! The DarkMasters were gowning stronger, and would soon destroy all the cats who wronged them.--Flame That Burns Blood

Twilight of The Darkest Night meowed to Flame, " I accept my new name with gratitude and bear it with pride. And I swear with my honor as a Darkmaster I will serve you only loyally and faithfully. I hope you never have to doubt my promise." as she accepted the cobwebs and pressed them on her wounds.--Twilight of The Darkest Night

Flame That Burns Blood nodded her head approvingly. "Good. I think we all need to rethink that," casting a glare at Storm.--Flame That Burns Blood

Scorch congratulated, "Congrats Twilight. I will be happy to fight beside you and destroy all Clans." Scorch then bounded over to his leader and crush. "Are you ok? Storm should not have done that." Flame narrowed her eyes as she stared at Storm. "Was she the right pick to be deputy? No one will ever talk to be like that!" Scorch pressed against her and mewed, "C'mon. Let us eat something." Scorch brought his leader a plump squirrel and sat close beside her as they shared the prey. Flame asked, "Twilight, would you like to share with us?" Scorch felt sad as he wanted to be alone, but understood that they all had to get along.--Scorch That Works With Fire and Flame That Burns Blood

Twilight meowed her thanks to Scorch and gladly accepted his offer.--Twilight of The Darkest Night

Storm That Rages The Sky glared at Twilight of The Darkest Night.--Storm That Rages The Sky

Flame murmmered, "I am not hungry anymore." Flame padded away, only to see Storm. "Never EVER talk to me like that again. I thought you had sense, but I guess I was wrong!" Flame glared at Storm as she padded away.--Flame That Burns Blood

Night touched his tail to Storm’s shoulder. “You shouldn't have done that you know.” He murmured to her. “But luckily you didn’t wound Twilight badly, and at least Flame knows some herbs.” He added. - Night That’s Darker Than Fire

Storm That Rages The Sky frowned and padded away, with Night following her. The shadows swallowed them and moonlight danced on the ground. Suddenly, Storm saw Twilight eating a squirrel. Before she left with Night, she bared her teeth at the spotted she-cat.--Storm That Rages The Sky

Flame glanced at Storm and Night. "Where are you going? No traitors sneaking away right?" Flame unsheathed her claws as she imagined her friends betraying her, and what the consequences they would get.--Flame That Burns Blood

Storm ignored Flame as they padded away.--Storm That Rages The Sky

Flame That Burns Blood snarled, "Storm is not herself anymore. And if she wants to play that game, well lets us play!" Flame stomped away from Scorch and Twilight and hid in the shadows.--Flame That Burns Blood

Scorch looked worriedly at Flame before mewing to Twilight, "Sorry for all this trouble. Storm is just weird, and eh same with Night. Flame has been acting......strange. As if she is afraid of something. And Flame is never afraid! Something is wrong........she knows something is going to happen. I-I want to help her, but I don't want to act stupid."--Scorch That Works With Fire

Night narrowed his eyes worriedly at Flame as continued to follow Storm.--Night That’s Darker Than Fire

Storm That Rages The Sky stepped into a moonlit clearing. Her fur glittered in the pale white light. Night stood beside her.--Storm That Rages The Sky

Night That’s Darker Than Fire looked at Storm That Rages The Sky. Moonlight streamed through the canopy and onto their fur. The moon seemed to watch as time stood still. “Storm,” he began, “there’s something I need to tell you.” He hesitated, and looked at her in the eyes. “I love you.”--Night That’s Darker Than Fire

Storm That Rages The Sky let out a breath. Night stood looking at her, his bright eyes gleaming in the moonlight. Warmth spread through her chest. She let out faint purr and pressed her muzzle to his cheek. "I love you too," she whispered. A mockingbird flew by, a flash of white-and-black. Beautiful notes swirled around them as the birds began to sing, as if they knew the precious moment that was unfolding before them.--Storm That Rages The Sky

Night That’s Darker Than Fire let out a soft purr, and pressed himself against her.--Night That’s Darker Than Fire

Flame That Burns Blood stared out across the land where the Clans were. *Soon I will kill you all!*"Go to the puddle Flame. The puddle." Flame looked around for a cat, but no one was in sight. StarClan. Flame That Burns Blood obeyed and padded over. When she looked in the puddle, she dug her claws deeper in the ground. "No. No no no no no!"--Flame That Burns Blood

Twilight of The Darkest Night nodded her agreement. Then suddenly the bushes rustled and a white wounded tom padded in to the clearing. Scorch hissed, “Intruder!” He leaped at the tom and bowled him over. Twilight snarled as she help Scorch, “What are you doing here?” The tom spat, “I could ask you the same thing!” Twilight could see that Scorch was about to kill the tom, so she smirked, “Let us bring this cat to Flame That Burns Blood. Let us see what she will do.” They dragged the tom to where Flame angrily sit. For a second they thought they should let their leader be, but Flame asked over her shoulder, “What is it?!” Twilight reported, “A rogue raided into camp.” Twilight drew her lips back at the spotted white tom, wishing that she could rip him apart.--Twilight of The Darkest Night

Flame shook her vision away and faced the tom. Flame smiled a little as she saw Scorch making the tom dip his head and sit straight up. Flame raised her tail for them to leave the prisoner. “What are you doing, coming into MY territory? Who are you? What is your purpose?” Flame kinda wanted to kill the tom for fun, but new she had to wait. Hopefully.--Flame That Burns Blood

"Why I came here is none of your business," The tom spat, but when Flame That Burns Blood leaned in growling and her claws unsheathed he stammered,"I-I came here for no reason, I just wanted to rest. My name is Streak. I do not live with Twolegs. I live by myself and where ever I want!"--Streak

Flame That Burns Blood padded until she was a whisker away. “You think that you can be here?” Flame ordered Twilight and Scorch to start circling Streak. “Without getting hurt? Without getting killed?” Flame sneered as she whispered, “Without getting killed by me? You wanna know a fun fact about me: I LOVE to have blood at my paws. Especially other loners’ blood at my paws.“ Flame sheathed her claws.--Flame That Burns Blood

Streak mewed," Fine, kill me! I will be better off dead!"--Streak

Flame laughed, as did the others Masters. “Ah so cute! You think you are so brave!” Flame could not help but fall to the ground with laughter, as did Scorch and Twilight. “Ah I am not going to kill a little kit. But I must say that your bravery is fine for a loner.” Flame flicked her tail. “Now go before I really kill you.”--Flame That Burns Blood

Streak ignored Flame's command and stubbornly started to groom the blood and dirt from his fur. Then he walked right up to Flame, looked her in the eyes, and said," You are obviously the leader of this group. I wish to join you."--Streak

Scorch whipped around and snarled, “After how you talked to our leader and ignored her?!” Scorch struggled to not leap at Streak and rip his flesh.--Scorch That Works With Fire Flame pressed against Scorch to calm her friend. The turning to Streak, she growled, “Scorch does have a point. If you really want to join, you will never talk to be like that or ignore me! And we all HATE the Clans. If you do follow my orders and rules, then I really kill you.” Flame sighed. *Storm should be here to help me with this. But she is gone, doing something.* Flame shook her head. “I will let you join, but I will always be watching you.“ Flame then softened her eyes. “I am Flame That Burns Blood, leader of The DarkMasters. This is Scorch That Works With Fire and Twilight of The Darkest Night. My deputy, a gray she-cat, is Storm That Rages The Sky. And then my last Master, a black tom, called Night That‘s Darker Than Fire. I will give you your name when all the Masters are here.” Flame led her group back to the clearing and showed him around. Leaping on her rock, while her Masters settled below her, she mewed, “Welcome to The DarkMasters.”--Flame That Burns Blood

Streak dipped his head to Flame and said,"Thank you for letting me join. I understand your rules and will follow them. Again, I give you my thanks.” Streak put the herbs Flame have him and started to give himself a wash, ignoring the hostile stares.--Streak

Storm returned to camp and spotted Twilight. She lunged, fury blinding her, and raked her claws across Twilight's side.--Storm That Rages The Sky

Flame That Burns Blood snarled and leaped at Storm. She kicked her off of Twilight and clawed her. "What is wrong with you!? She is a Master, and you are my deputy! Don't you have anymore sense than a kit!?" Flame glared at Storm before leaping on her rock again. "I am sorry Streak for seeing my deputy do that. Same to you Twilight. I don't know what has gotten into her." Sighing, she mewed, "That is Storm, my deputy. I see that she has not been helping their group. I have no idea where Night is........." Flame wondered why Storm didn't bring back any prey or did a patrol. Flame straitened herself. "Today we have a new cat that would like to join The DarkMasters: Streak." Flame gazed warmly at the white spotted tom, who padding until he stood in front of her. "Streak, you will be called Sky That Streaks The Clouds or Streak. We appreciate your never dying attitude and welcome you to The DarkMasters." Flame twisted her paw as a sign of respect, as did Streak. "StarClan approves of my choice. Welcome Streak!" As the cats welcomed Streak a little more warmly, Flame glared at Storm. What is happening?--Flame That Burns Blood

Scorch padded up to Streak and dipped his head. "Welcome Streak! Can't wait to fight along you instead of against you." Scorch smiled before muttering in Storm's ear, "Stop acting stupid! What is wrong with you!?" Scorch glared at her as he padded to Flame and pressed against her. "You are a great leader. I am always here for you." Scorch saw Flame smile a little, but her eyes spoke something. Something Scorch didn't want to find out.--Scorch That Works With Fire

Night had come back to camp with some prey, feeling happy after being with Storm. His eyes widened with fear as he saw Storm angry, Twilight snarling, and a random white spotted tom in camp. He dropped his squirrel.--Night That’s Darker Than Fire

Flame looked away from Scorch as he saw Night. "Where have you been Night!?" ignoring the squirrel he brought. Flame grunted and announced, "This is Sky That Streaks The Clouds. He is a new member of The DarkMasters." Flame glared at Storm and Night as Scorch sat beside her.--Flame That Burns Blood

Night glared at Flame. “Hunting! Seems I’m the only one who had enough sense to go out and find food!” He snapped.--Night That’s Darker Than Fire

Flame leaped off her rock, ignoring Scorch trying to calm her, and stood a mouse-tail away. "And you think it is easy being a leader, kicked out from other Clans? You think you could do it better? If you have a problem with you randomly disappearing, then I suggest you leave The DarkMasters and go back to those useless Clans!" Flame drew her lips back into snarl and added, *"No one ever* talks to me like that in *my* group!" Flame hissed at Night.--Flame That Burns Blood

Storm That Rages The Sky felt a pang of sympathy for the tom. She stepped forward to defend Night That's Darker Than Fire. "Stop being a dictator," she snarled at Flame That Burns Blood. "We're all trying to respect you, can't you understand? We follow you're rules every day, bow down to you, and do whatever you say! We *know* you're the leader here, okay? No one's trying stand up to you, we're just trying to accustom to your rules!" She could feel her ears flattening in anger and her spine fur bristling. "You've been so controlling ever since we left WillowClan! What's gotten into you?" A thought hit her and she flicked her tail furiously. "And don't give me that *Do you think it's easy* mousedung! We've all been part of hardships! I *DIED*, Flame! Night had a lonely, terrible past! Don't single yourself out! Stop being the *victim."--*Storm That Rages The Sky

Flame drew her lips back at Storm and snarled.--Flame That Burns Blood