Into the Past part 1

Thick, dark clouds obscured the full moon.As Firestar flung yet another Dark Forest warrior off his shoulders, he felt his hope and strength dwindling inside him.How long can we go on like this? Firestar thought desperately. He didn't have even a few seconds to catch his breath before he saw a dark, tabby tom pelting towards him.It took him less than a heartbeat to recognize him. "Darkstripe!" Firestar hissed.It was many seasons ago when this cat attempted to kill him but he could still remember the cold, unforgiving menace that was in his eyes. Firestar braced himself for another tough battle when a flash of grey darted past him and bowled Darkstripe over.He recognized it as his best friend Greystripe. "I'll handle him Firestar!" Greystripe said as he lunged into battle. Firestar scanned the Gathering Island for one certain cat.Then he saw him.The dark brown, tabby tom caught Firestar's sight and his cold, amber eyes flared with unatural anger and hatred. It was Tigerstar. Tigerstar bolted towards him but Firestar stood his ground.He was determined to defeat Tigerstar and bring peace to the Clans.Tigerstar tackled him and brought him to the ground and pinned him down easily.He said, "Finally!" Firestar noticed that Tigerstar raised his voice so all cats would hear. "Finally Firestar! You will die!" The island had hushed to a piercing silence.Firestar saw the expressions of the cats,frozen in battle; some had horror on their faces, some had eagerness. Firestar quickly retorted "I will not die, not without a fight." Tigerstar chuckled and loosened his grip on Firestar. "Come on then kittypet" He taunted.Firestar growled and leapt at Tigerstar. The battle was feroucious.It lasted the whole night.The grey sky was finally showing the first signs of dawn when Tigerstar pinned an exhausted Firestar to the ground.Firestar knew he had been beaten.

"Ok Tigerstar," He panted "That was a good battle,you win,you can kill me now" Tigerstar had a flicker of confusion on his face before his amber eyes turned eager and hungry for power.He bared his teeth,his long,sharp fangs and bit down hard.Firestar felt his last life ebb away and then there was nothing.