Banned - EpilogueEpilogueI dropped my swallow on top of Coyotehowl's squirrel and looked up. The clearing was alive and bright, covered in a light haze from the heat of summer. One could never guess that there had been a battle for our very lives here many seasons ago. But I had lived through that battle, and survived.I grabbed a rabbit from the fresh-kill pile and made my way over to the elders' den. Their den was a small cleft in the rock, one that opened up the deeper it went. It was nice and roomy, which was good for the cranky elders sometimes.I passed Splashrain on my way; the older warrior dipped his head to me, and I returned the greeting.
Banned - Chapter 13Chapter 13I snarled angrily, feeling my face contort into a twisted mask of rage and grief."I'm so sorry, Shadowsong!" Wildface wailed. "I tried to stop her, but she was too strong. And was trying to protect kits; I couldn't go full out. She tried to take him, but bit too hard. She took Musickit instead."At once I whirled and raced out into the clearing. Only one thought was on my mind now; rescue Musickit.I spotted Icestar across the clearing, locked in battle with Needlestar. They were matched move for move; both were bleeding heavily from wounds all along their bodies. As I watched Icestar launched himself forward and sank