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SNEAK PEEK #1



A loud roar echoes through the crack in the wall. The sound of at least a clan-sized audience yowling in excitement makes my fur stand on end. I take in a deep breath, trying to calm my sudden nerves. I felt excitement yesterday, but now knowing a bit more about Snow’s flawless win streak, I am beginning to wonder if taking on this challenge was a mistake.

“Do not be afraid,” a voice says calmly next to my ear.

I flinch, turning to my right to see Falconwing, her bright yellow eyes focused on the light coming in through the crack in the wall.

Great StarClan, when was the last time I saw her? Wasn’t it during the initiation to become a warrior? Yes, that’s right. She helped me rescue Eaglefrost when he fell from the path on MountainClan’s northernmost border. It feels like forever ago. Another life.

She was good to me, and tried her best to help. Is she here to help me now?

“Falconwing…why are you here?” I ask, shock and gratitude mixing in my voice.

She doesn’t move. She is still staring at that crack, almost as if she too is frozen in place by the roar of the crowd outside. “Your ancestors have been too busy chasing down Shadowhunter to come aid you, and I am fed up with my daughter’s secrets,” she says firmly, finally moving her eyes to mine. “Now that your clan is no more, there is no reason for you to hide your powers for your safety.”

“My safety?”

“Cursed were hated for most of their history,” Falconwing confirms. “They were feared as dark, unforgiving creatures with a power too overwhelming to control. Clan leaders were ordered to execute Cursed cats by StarClan. Now that you don’t have a clan and thus a leader, you can be who you were meant to be without fear.”

Horror crawls under my skin. “How have they gotten away with that?” I hiss.

Falconwing shakes her head. “That I cannot answer. Take comfort that there is a leader like Owlstar today who is willing to give our kind a chance. Maybe when MountainClan is rebuilt, they can do the same.”

“I’ll make sure of it,” I growl, nodding to her.

She smiles grimly, turning her attention back to the small window into the arena.

“She is a silver-tongued devil, Shadowface. Do not let her ease you into confidence,” she warns me.

I look down at my paws, flexing my claws against the cave floor. “I know.”

“You have kits now. I know you would be willing to sacrifice yourself for them, but I beg of you, do not leave them to this fate.”

I swivel my head toward her, my eyes widening, but before I can say anything, her form fades, and a feeling like sand rubbing itself against my skin whips through my fur, leaving me with a feeling of foreboding.

At least she came to show her support, right?

I sigh, lowering my head and taking in a mouthful of herbs as the crowd suddenly becomes louder. It must be time.

Ready or not, Snow. Here I come.

Yes!
It is nice, especially for Shadowface, who I feel like got dealt a bad hand with her ancestors xD

Yay!
More info!
Which is nice to have in between waits.

LOL Apologies Dingo <3
It's the human name for Shadowhunter btw
AND TY TY

FIGHT SCENE IS DONE
WRAPPING UP THE CHAPTER NOW
It's at 32 pages right now, so it may be just under 40 once I get this final scene finished.

Also, a little fun advice/saying to help you with your fight scenes.
"VIOLENCE IS A DIALOGUE"

Alright it is posted!

Chapters 34 - 40 have generic plots written out, so, officially, I can say Curse will be 40 chapters + a prologue. On the front page I have tentative title chapters for each, so enjoy your speculations! (The title for the Epilogue is final though)

I will begin writing chapter 34 tomorrow after I get some things done for myself. Feel free to ask me questions and give me feedback after you read chapter 33!

I would especially like feedback on the fight. o.o

As for the fight, this is my first time hearing about a "spider move,"

Also Snow's powers seem ice related with the appearance of Fire.

Katanaheart

Mᴏᴏɴ - - - Yaya! I'm glad you are enjoying it so far. :'D
I'm checking out that song now!

Wait, cameos?
And I was one of them?

AHHH THAT MEANS SO MUCH TO ME YOU HAVE NO IDEA <33
Yes, Tuesday's son is back lol
AND YES, you did! :'D I apologize for not giving you more dialogue. I thought it was funny that she turned down Snow. x'D
That's actually way too perfect :'O

ACK I FORGOT WINDSEEKER
Here are all the cameos this chapter (new ones) and their descriptions!

Red – Katanaheart – A calico Japanese bobtail she-cat with dark amber eyes and a shredded ear. Brave and fierce, she was a member of PineClan before Snow’s invasion. Defected after witnessing Snow’s ‘curse taming’ power and wanting to learn what else she had to offer.

Berry – Razz – Small dusty brown tom cat with a fluffy neck and upturned ears with large tufts and yellow eyes. The unofficial “medicine cat” of the rogues.

Intalia – ⁻ ⁻ ☾ ᵇˡᵘᵉ ᵐᵒᵒᶰ – The youngest of Snow’s inner circle. She has soft white fur with a pink nose and grey tabby patches. Snow keeps her close at all times and usually explains all her decisions and choices to her. It is not certain whether she is being groomed to become the next leader or if Snow has a soft spot for the young she-cat she has raised and refuses to let her leave her sight.

Ivy – Mosspool – A supple Bengal patterned she-cat with soft green eyes and a long, whip like tail. Not a member of Snow’s circle even though she has been a loyal follower since before her reign. It is rumored that Ivy may have angered Snow after refusing her romantic advances.

Windseeker - Windsong – Absynnian she-cat with slanted yellow eyes and delicate facial features. She was rumored to once be a medicine cat from TundraClan who defected over after she saw a vision from StarClan describing Snow’s arrival. She is now a healer and ‘seer’ to Snow and delivers prophetic messages.

<3
I’m just happy I was even in it! xD That was funny.