Post by Moonstar on Feb 22, 2009 14:00:28 GMT -6
Long before the clans were formed, wild cats roamed the forest, unbound by any laws and loyal to no one. Fights were common, and death was inevitable.
Amongst these cats were four headstrong cats. They went by the names of Fire, Earth, Water, and Air. These four got along the least of any of the cats. They hated each other so much that they rallied supporters and went to war.
Scores of cats were killed, yet the battle raged on for many moons. Each side lost considerable numbers.
One night, Fire, Earth, Water, and Air were each given a dream. They each saw a silvery she-cat who commanded them to go to a clearing marked by four large boulders. Each cat woke up, and out of curiosity they all went to the clearing. When they discovered that all four were there, they became angry and started to quarrel. When they were on the brink of fighting, a large thunderbolt fell from the heavens and landed directly in the center of all four boulders, leaving the ground scorched black. Looking around, the four saw a multitude of cats, all who seemed to have pelts of stars.
A silvery-gray she-cat stepped forward, the same who had visited their dreams.
"You four have shamed your names." she spoke in an ominous voice, "many have died for your ignorance, and for that you must be punished." she fixed them with her cold stare. "What have you to say in your defense?"
Earth was the first to speak: "I would rather die than live with those four!" he spat, his dark brown fur bristling.
"You took the words right out of my mouth!" Air, a white she-cat, growled. "I don't trust you Earth; you are as sneaky as a fox."
"Please, Air!" the ginger tabby tom, Fire, hissed. "You have a gift for speed, yet you choose to run away. You are a coward!"
"At least she doesn't fight to solve her problems!" accused Water, the blue-gray she-cat.
"You think you're so smart, don't you Water?" snarled Earth. All four cats tensed, extending their claws.
"SILENCE!!" yowled the silvery-gray she-cat. All four fell silent, out of fear. "You four are a disgrace to all cats." the four looked at their paws, somewhat ashamed. "Obviously we have to do something to keep you four from tearing each other to shreds. So here is what must be done:
"First you are to each form a clan. You will gather your supporters, who will follow you. We have drawn up territories for you, where you will live with your clan." the four looked at each other, amazed at the privilege they were to receive.
"However, you shall be punished. You four will not live to see your clan prosper. I suggest that you choose a second-in-command you trust." she stared at the four, daring them to protest. They stayed silent.
"And finally, a curse on your clans. If they were ever to displease us so again, we will turn our backs on them. I suggest this not to happen, for they will have to pay for your debts." With these last words, she and the rest of the starry cats disappeared.
The four immediately set out to fulfill the commands they had received. They named the four clans after themselves: Earth Clan, Water Clan, Air Clan, and Fire Clan. They named the starry cats Star Clan, and each add the name "star" to their previous names; becoming Earthstar, Waterstar, Airstar, and Firestar.
They called themselves and their clanmates warriors, and they laid down seven rules:
1.) Defend your Clan, even with your life.
2.) Do not hunt or trespass on another Clan’s territory.
3.) Prey is killed only to be eaten. Give thanks to StarClan for its life.
4.) The deputy will become Clan leader when the leader dies
5.) A gathering of all clans is held at the full moon during a true that last for the night. There shall be no fighting among the Clans at this time.
6.) The word of the clan leader if the warrior code.
7.) Star Clan will be honored.
They called these rules the Warrior Code, and all clan cats were bound to uphold it.
As Star Clan said, the four did not live to see their clan prosper. However, Star Clan was pleased with how the clans behaved and decided to reward the leaders. From that point on, all leaders received nine lives.
The clans lived on mostly in peace for many generations; adding new rules to the Warrior Code over time.
However, lately the clans have not been pleasing Star Clan. The clans have been tense, and fights have broken out more often then usual. Star Clan was angry, and remembered the curse they had laid on the clans.
"One last chance." decreed the silvery-gray she-cat...
Amongst these cats were four headstrong cats. They went by the names of Fire, Earth, Water, and Air. These four got along the least of any of the cats. They hated each other so much that they rallied supporters and went to war.
Scores of cats were killed, yet the battle raged on for many moons. Each side lost considerable numbers.
One night, Fire, Earth, Water, and Air were each given a dream. They each saw a silvery she-cat who commanded them to go to a clearing marked by four large boulders. Each cat woke up, and out of curiosity they all went to the clearing. When they discovered that all four were there, they became angry and started to quarrel. When they were on the brink of fighting, a large thunderbolt fell from the heavens and landed directly in the center of all four boulders, leaving the ground scorched black. Looking around, the four saw a multitude of cats, all who seemed to have pelts of stars.
A silvery-gray she-cat stepped forward, the same who had visited their dreams.
"You four have shamed your names." she spoke in an ominous voice, "many have died for your ignorance, and for that you must be punished." she fixed them with her cold stare. "What have you to say in your defense?"
Earth was the first to speak: "I would rather die than live with those four!" he spat, his dark brown fur bristling.
"You took the words right out of my mouth!" Air, a white she-cat, growled. "I don't trust you Earth; you are as sneaky as a fox."
"Please, Air!" the ginger tabby tom, Fire, hissed. "You have a gift for speed, yet you choose to run away. You are a coward!"
"At least she doesn't fight to solve her problems!" accused Water, the blue-gray she-cat.
"You think you're so smart, don't you Water?" snarled Earth. All four cats tensed, extending their claws.
"SILENCE!!" yowled the silvery-gray she-cat. All four fell silent, out of fear. "You four are a disgrace to all cats." the four looked at their paws, somewhat ashamed. "Obviously we have to do something to keep you four from tearing each other to shreds. So here is what must be done:
"First you are to each form a clan. You will gather your supporters, who will follow you. We have drawn up territories for you, where you will live with your clan." the four looked at each other, amazed at the privilege they were to receive.
"However, you shall be punished. You four will not live to see your clan prosper. I suggest that you choose a second-in-command you trust." she stared at the four, daring them to protest. They stayed silent.
"And finally, a curse on your clans. If they were ever to displease us so again, we will turn our backs on them. I suggest this not to happen, for they will have to pay for your debts." With these last words, she and the rest of the starry cats disappeared.
The four immediately set out to fulfill the commands they had received. They named the four clans after themselves: Earth Clan, Water Clan, Air Clan, and Fire Clan. They named the starry cats Star Clan, and each add the name "star" to their previous names; becoming Earthstar, Waterstar, Airstar, and Firestar.
They called themselves and their clanmates warriors, and they laid down seven rules:
1.) Defend your Clan, even with your life.
2.) Do not hunt or trespass on another Clan’s territory.
3.) Prey is killed only to be eaten. Give thanks to StarClan for its life.
4.) The deputy will become Clan leader when the leader dies
5.) A gathering of all clans is held at the full moon during a true that last for the night. There shall be no fighting among the Clans at this time.
6.) The word of the clan leader if the warrior code.
7.) Star Clan will be honored.
They called these rules the Warrior Code, and all clan cats were bound to uphold it.
As Star Clan said, the four did not live to see their clan prosper. However, Star Clan was pleased with how the clans behaved and decided to reward the leaders. From that point on, all leaders received nine lives.
The clans lived on mostly in peace for many generations; adding new rules to the Warrior Code over time.
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However, lately the clans have not been pleasing Star Clan. The clans have been tense, and fights have broken out more often then usual. Star Clan was angry, and remembered the curse they had laid on the clans.
"One last chance." decreed the silvery-gray she-cat...