? Intro ? [Nothing is as it seems]
[In the forest wrapped in haze]
[Am I sleeping? Am I dreaming?]
[Or do I walk with deadened steps]
[Hearing all the wretched threats]
[That cry from darker things]
[How eerily they ring]
[I claw the earth and scream]
[Oh please let this be a dream!][Nothing is as it seems]
[In the forest wrapped in haze]
[Am I sleeping? Am I dreaming?]
[Or do I walk with deadened steps]
[Hearing all the wretched threats]
[That cry from darker things]
[How eerily they ring]
[I claw the earth and scream]
[Oh please let this be a dream!]
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A glowing pair of eyes peer out at you from the shadows. Nervously you shift your weight from paw to paw, sneaking glances at the two burly cats who sit on either side of you. Never did you imagine that your paws would lead you here, to this "clan" as they call it. Though you had always wanted to belong to something bigger then yourself this looks like a hard life, and the fact that three young cats, two living and one dead, lie in the center of the clearing does not make you feel any better about this decision. Suddenly a handsome tom steps out from the shadows and the disembodied eyes you saw previously finally have a body to accompany them. Somehow though it makes you feel no less intimidated especially with this regal cat sitting and looking down at you with an unfathomable expression in his eyes. Ducking your head you stare at the ground, looking everywhere but into the intimidating cats' eyes. Finally, after what seems to be a full moon of time, the tom sighs softly and turns his head to study the three young cats in the center of the den. Feeling as though a weight has been lifted off of you with the removal of his gaze you sit straighter and give your chest a quick lick before turning to secretly study this larger-than-life cat. His eyes are filled with sorrow as he glances at the three youngsters but also a steely resolve as well. When he speaks there is no trace of amusement in his voice and you can't help but feel that he's staring straight through you. Even though his eyes are fixated on the dead cat. "We live a difficult life here stranger. Our young cats must be strong or perish. And sometimes even the strongest perish anyways. You must be here for only one reason, that you wish to join our clan, but let me tell you now that if you join Frostclan you won't be living with a paw in both worlds. You are either one of us, or not one of us, there can be no in-between feelings. If you will swear to live for the clan and abide by the warrior code I will allow you to join us, we need more warriors, but be warned, we shall not go easy on you simply because you did not become one of us by birth, rather you will endure much taunting and cruelty because of your origins. Yet if you are certain of your decision......then we will welcome you." the tom's piercing amber gaze settles on you and you feel an intense desire to please this cat no matter the cost. Sitting straighter your answer seems impossibly clear.
"Yes, I will join Frostclan."
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