Rush

Part 1

 * A cat's eyes gleamed in the darkness. "You're here for a reason," she mewed.


 * The cat replied, "But I wouldn't know that reason."


 * The first cat, a gray she-cat, mewed, "I was once in the same position that you were."


 * "What position?" the cat snarled.


 * "You will die," the she-cat mewed. "Very, very soon."


 * The cat gasped as everything faded away.

Part 2

 * "Who should we murder next?" a cat asked.


 * The other cat, their long black fur blowing in the cold wind, replied, "The one he idols the most."


 * "That's cruel!" the first cat replied. "I like it, though."


 * As the name was spoken, the first cat gasped. "But- is he ready?"


 * The black-furred cat nodded. And gasped, "He's coming!"


 * The ShadowClan warrior appeared in front of them, looking around at the dark forest.


 * "Hello, Pebbleheart, Shadowstar," he mewed, dipping his head respectfully. "What now?"


 * "Two more things stand in your way to healing," the first cat mewed. "And the first one is..."


 * The ShadowClan warrior's eyes widened in surprise. "But- is he ready?"


 * The she-cat nodded.


 * "Then I'll do it."

Part 3

 * "But- how could Eaglestar allow it?" Hailfoot asked, his fur bristling.


 * "I have no idea," Yewfoot replied. "He must-"


 * "He knew," Gingerpaw snarled. "He knew who Berry was."


 * "Berryclaw," Dawnpaw corrected quietly.


 * "He doesn't deserve to be called a warrior," Gingerpaw snarled.


 * Hailfoot and Grayfoot nodded, their fur bristling.


 * A cat appeared out of nowhere, a pop in the darkness.


 * Dawnpaw gasped. "Bluepaw? What are you doing here?"


 * "Dead," Bluepaw spat. "I'm dead."


 * "Who killed you?" Gingerpaw demanded.


 * Bluepaw's eyes widened.


 * "Tell me," Yewfoot whispered. "Please."


 * Bluepaw sighed. "Marshtail."