I looked at my brother, beaten, traumatized. "Flameclaw." I whispered, and put a silver paw on his ginger paw. "Don't touch me!" He hissed, frightened.

I stepped away. "Windsong, can you get something to calm him down?" Windsong nodded. I turned back to my brother. "Flameclaw. It's me. Dusky."

"D-Dusky." He repeated. I glanced at everyone around me. I felt so insecure...

Dusky ran after her brother, excitement flowing through her body. They were going to where the snow was! Suddenly, Flameclaw tripped and fell, and scraped his knee. Dusky knew Sunrise could take care of it, but her sister wasn't there. Dusky stayed calm and let the thoughts rush through her about how to help. She helped Flameclaw up, calming him, when someone started to laugh. At Dusky and Flameclaw. As soon as Flameclaw was with their mother, Dusky ran to a tree and cried.

I shook my head to clear the memory. Just take care of him. "Flameclaw, you need help."

Flameclaw shook his head vidorously and stood up shakily. "I'm a trap. I'm being tracked. Don't."

Dusky was astonished. Would Sunrise really do such a thing?

The answer was obvious. She already had, so...

But Dusky couldn't bear the thought of it. "Dusky..." Dusky looked at Timber with wide, frightened eyes. I need a plan. They believe in me. So must I.

"We are going into the forest. Tonight."

Flameclaw stared at her. Don't. He mouthed at her. Dusky shook her head. I'm sorry, I must. She mouthed back. "Get some rest, you guys." She instructed. Her friends reluctantly curled up. Any passing human would think the small group of cats as just a coincidence, Dusky realized. Good. No one will know.

I just hope we survive long enough to defeat Sunrise.

What will happen to the Crew? What is their fate? Glorious victory? Or certain death?
Find out soon!
~Dusky~