Warriors: The Tale Of The Two Sisters (source)

Allegiances

A single warning from the author: Yes, this is a story about a warrior cats Mary Sue. It was done intentionally. this book is being written as a joke, and a way to poke fun of all the other warrior cats Mary Sue original characters. Those who came because you thought it was a normal fanfic, weeeeeeeell.... sorry about that.

I hope you stick around and enjoy!

AND DON'T SAY I DIDN'T WARN YOU!

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Amazingclan

Leader: Famousstar: a blue tom with purple stripes and blue eyes. Often wears black sunglasses

Deputy: Glittergaze: a fluffy peach-colored she-cat with glittery teal eyes

Medicine cat: Frozenheart: an old white tom with sapphire blue eyes and wings

Warriors:

Alphaheart: a grey and white tom with blue eyes. Looks like a wolf

Kitsparkle: a small silver sparkly she-cat

Yandereheart: a white she-cat with black hair on her head that she puts in a ponytail. Very yandere.

Perfectdance: a rainbow-colored she-cat who loves to dance.

Senpieheart: a tom with black messy fur. Yanderheart's mate.

Memeheart: a green tom who loves memes

Peppapig: a pink she-cat with red stripes and black paws

Kenspark: a blond tom with blue eyes

Barbiepelt: a blond she-cat with blue eyes

Beyoncesong: a brown she-cat with black curly hair who loves to sing. formally musicclan

Apprentices:

Wingpaw: a tom with wings

Harrypaw: a tom with messy brown fur and a lightning-shaped marking on his forehead.

Coolestpaw: a black tom with emo hair who often wears sunglasses

Queens:

Hotglimmer: a hot calico she-cat with wings. (expecting Coolestpaw's kit's)

Pinkshine: a neon pink she-cat. Formerly from rainbowclan. (mother of Famousstar's kit)

Badluck: a constantly depressed dark blue she-cat with black emo hair (both mate and kits are dead)

Furbysong: a purple she-cat with large eyes and a small muzzle.(mother of Frozenheart's kits: Omegakit and Facekit)

Kits:

Purpleshine: a purple she-cat with teal eyes. has a soft voice like asmr.

Facekit: a dark gray tom with dark blue stripes and teal eyes

Omegakit: a very small shy pure white she-cat apprentice with pink eyes (not an albino).

Elders:

Longlife: an old red she-cat who is a 100 years old





Rainbowclan

Leader: Tealstar: a bright teal she-cat

Deputy: Neonspark a tom with color-changing fur

Medicine cat: Scarletpelt: a scarlet she-cat

Colorlesspaw: a transparent tom

Warriors:

Magicmint: a mint tom

Laseryellow: a bright yellow tom

Blizzardblue: a light blue she-cat

Hotmagenta: a magenta she-cat

Middlered: a flat red tom

Sizzlingred: a bright red-pink tom

Darkblack: a black tom with black eyes

Angelwhite: a white she-cat with white eyes

Earthblue: a neon blue tom

Skyblue: a blue tom

Apprentices:

Redpaw: a red tom

Orangepaw: an orange she-cat

Greenpaw: a neon green tom

Queens:

Orangesoda: a bright orange she-cat (mother of Sizzlingred's kits)

Slimygreen: a neon green she-cat(mother of Laseryellow's kits)

Elders:

Bluejeans: a jeans colored tom

Redsight: a red she-cat with white paws and eyes





Cuteclan

Leader: Preciousstar: a very small cute light pink she-cat with big eyes

Deputy: Sweetheart: a purple she-cat with wings and star-shaped markings on her

Medicine cat: Gachacutie: a light brown she-cat who wears a ton of accessories

Warriors:

Animechan: a big-eyed cream she-cat with anime hair

Whiteseal: a fluffy white tom with beady black eyes.

Someonespecial: an adorable cream tom

Galaxywing: a she-cat with a galaxy-colored pelt.

Lunakitti: a cute white and gray she-cat

Marshmallowsweetie: a white she-cat with a slight pink gradient

Pomeranianfloof: a very fluffy white tom that can be mistaken for a Pomeranian.

Narwhalsparkle: a light teal she-cat with a horn

Bunnyhop: a white tom with pink ears

Squirtlesploosh: a teal and green tom that looks like a Squirtle

Pugface: a tom that looks like a pug

Apprentices:

Bubblegum: a light pink she-cat with lighter pink spots.

Adorablepaw: an adorable ginger tom ( looks like the cat from Shrek)

Queens:

Disneyprincess: a sweet light brown she-cat that always wears a tiara

Heartlove: a she-cat with heart-shaped markings





Musicclan

Leader: Bluesstar: a brown tom with blue eyes

Deputy: Classicsong: a gold tom who always dresses like he's from (idk when the classic music was written)

Medicine cat: BobbyEilish. A green and white tom with dreamy milky blue eyes

Warriors:

Ladygaga: a blonde she-cat (she's Beyoncésong's sister)

Britanyspears: a blond she-cat

Jazzpelt: a brown tom with sunset colored eyes

Rapshake: a black tom with gold eyes

Nightcorewing: a deep purply-bluish-black she-cat with a slightly high pitched voice

Ariagrand: a brown she-cat with black hair that she wears in a high ponytail. She also wears a lot of eyeliner.

Alwalker: a black tom with pale blue eyes

Musicalmovie: a blue tom

Apprentice's

Melodypaw: a winged sunset colored she-cat

Drumpaw: a pale brown tom who can't speak so he just plays his drums to show how he's feeling.

Queens:

Imaginarydragon: a white she-cat with purple and blue spots.

Annmarie: a pink she-cat

Elders:

Hamiltonheart: a cream tom with brown stripe's





Fashionclan

Leader: Pradastar: a brown tom with gold eyes and markings

Deputy: Chanelsight: a cream tom with gold markings

Medicine cat: Versacefur: a black she-cat with gold eyes

Warriors:

Nikestep: a bright red tom

Luisvuiton: a black, white and gold tom

Guccipelt: a cream and brown she-cat

Preppypelt: a black she-cat who always dresses in a preppy fashion style

Edgyboy: an edgy black tom who dresses in an edgy style

E-kitty: a she cat who is an E girl

Visco-kitty: an annoying visco-girl she cat

Soft-kitty: a soft-girl she cat

Apprentices:

Glampaw: a silvery apprentice who dresses in a glam style

Queens:

Ladylike: she-cat who dresses very feminine





The Tribe of Rushing Water

Healer: Teller of pointed stone(Stoneteller)- A Gray tabby

Prey-hunters:

A Star As Bright As Day (Star): a golden she-cat

Snow That Falls From Sky (Snow: A light gray tom

Dew From Morning Grass (Dew): A brown tom

Fire That Blazes Through Forest (Fire): A ginger tom

River Where Fish Swim (River): a gray tom

Cave-guards:

Flower That Grows By River (Flower): A Gray she-cat

Cloud That Blocks The Sun (Cloud): A white tom

Rabbit That Leaps Through Tall Grass (Rabbit): A brown tom

Snowflake Drifting In The Wind (Snowflake): A white she-cat

Kit-mothers:

Root Of Strong Tree (Root): A brown she-cat.

Two kits:

Petal Gliding In Wind(Petal): A Brown she-cat.

The Glow of setting sun (Glow): A ginger she-cat.

To-bes:

Stone That Can't Be Moved (Stone): A gray she-cat

Pinecone That Sits Next To A Tree (Pinecone): A brown tom

Elders:

Wolf That Hunts Its Prey (Wolf): A gray tom

Heavy Rain In Dark Sky (Rain): A Black tom

Hawk That Flys In The Sky (Hawk): A brown she-cat





Lostclan (what is left of the old clans)

Leader: Rainstar: a gray tabby she-cat

Deputy: Finchface: a fluffy golden she-cat

Medicine cat: Stormpool: a gray and white tom

Warriors:

Sandyleap: a pale ginger she-cat

Oakstem: a reddish-brown tom

Maplepelt: a tortoiseshell and white she-cat

appreciate: Dovepaw

Apprentices:

Dovepaw: a gray she-cat

Queens:

Roseflight: a tortoiseshell she-cat(mother of Hailkit and Cloudkit

Kits:

Hailkit: a grey tom

Cloudkit: a white she-cat with striped legs





Cats outside of clans

Shia- a mysterious grey and white she-cat.

Wanda: a white brown spotted she-cat rouge from the city

Willy: a brown tom rouge from the city

Juniper: a brown tabby rogue she-cat

Prologue

It was a rainy night, every sane cat in the forest were huddled in their nest, away from danger. but just outside Amazingclan nursery, Hotglimmer was giving birth to her twentieth litter.

“Just a little more,” Said Frozenheart, the medicine cat, who was finding it hard not to admire how hot Hotglimmer was even while giving birth. "bite down on this stick, it will help".

Because Hotglimmer was the strongest cat in all clans, the stick snapped in half as soon as her teeth closed around it.

Finally, the kits were born. The first ten were all stillborn. The eleventh one was a kawaii she-cat with rainbow fur and eyes of the same color. Number twelve was a plain black she-cat with blue eyes.

"was I late ?!" asked Coolestpaw, running into camp and giving his mate a loving nuzzle.

"Most of the kits are stillborn. one of the surviving kits is super ugly. Hotglimmer is very weak after kitting. which is surprising," FRozenheart replied admiring the rainbow kit. she was already very pretty, and he could almost imagine how beautiful she would look when she grew up.

“Omg !!!!!! She is so perfect!!!!!!” Said Hotglimmer And Coolestpaw in unison. “ let’s name her Starkit !!!!!”


“What about her? “ Asked Frozenheart winding at the sight of the gray kit. “must say that she is the ugliest thing I ever saw in my life !!!!”


“We don’t care, name her yourself,” Said Coolestpaw still admiring Starkit.


“I will name her Uglykit, in honor of her ugliness” Said Frozenheart


“I couldn’t have come up with a better name myself. OMG, I just love Starkit so much“ Said Hotglimmer, then she died in a kawaii way.


“NO! THIS CAN'T BE! I LOVE YOU!!!!!! Hotglimmer!!!!! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It’s all Uglykits fault that she died !!!!!!!!!!!!!!” Cried Coolestpaw. He loved Hotglimmer a lot. He couldn't bear to lose her like this.

______SHORT TIME SKIP_______

Frozenheart and Coolestpaw came into the nursery. all of the cats were asleep except for Badluck, who was still awake and sobbing.

"What do you want?" She sniffed.

"Badluck, we are aware that your kits have just died. Hotglimmer just died giving birth to these two kits. would you take them in ?" Frozenheart asked.

"why would I want to raise her?" Badluck winced. "She looks ugly, and she probably won't survive long. even if she does, what's the point? she'll be the laughing stock of our clan! I bet she even has flaws!".

"Please Badluck, just raise her until she is one moon old. after that, we will move her to a separate den, and make her our servant. please, you don't even have to treat her good, just make sure she's alive by the time she's one moon old".

"Fine" Badluck muttered. "Not like I have much to do anyway".

"What about her?" Asked Coolestpaw very carefully placing Starkit on the ground. "will you take her ?".

"Why are you even asking?! Of course I will! She's perfect! Give that little angel to me right now! " Badluck purred.

"Well then It's settled, You will take them" Frozenheart finished "Now If you'll excuse me, my favorite show will be on tv in a few moments, do not want to miss it".

Coolestpaw slipped out of the nursery. He was both happy because he had his precious little Starkit. But he was also very sad because of Hotglimmer. He had loved her a lot. He loved her ever since he was a kit. when he became an apprentice he immediately asked her to be his mate, even though he knew that she was already mate's with Alphaheart. Hotglimmer accepted but didn't break up with Alphaheart. Hotglimmer and Coolestpaw had had seven litters all of ten kits together, but none of their kits ever lived to be a warrior. some were stillborn, some died shortly after birth, some died as kits, and the luckiest one's died as apprentices.

"Why are you so sad Coolestpaw?" Asked Famousstar who was laying down on the epic ledge.

"Hotglimmer just died"

"Oh, how sad, Are the kits alright?"

"Most are dead, and one is ugly. that leaves one good one"

"I am so sorry for you, Is there anything I can do to help ?"

"Yes," Coolestpaw sat down and took off his shades. "I would like to change my name from Coolestpaw to Depressedpaw. because I cannot simply be happy anymore that my beautiful Hotglimmer is gone".

"Alright," Famousstar nodded. "I was planning to make you a warrior anyway. we shall hold the ceremony tomorrow when the weather clears".

The two toms disappeared into their dens.

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Chapter 1: Another day, another unnecessary way of tormenting Uglykit

Three moons passed, Starkit was the most beautiful cat in the clans. Everyone loved her, and she already had two proposals made to her(both of which she declined because she didn't want to upset one tom by choosing the other). She was best friends with Facekit and Purpleshine. The three of them liked to sneak out of camp. They were never caught and the only thing members of amazingclan were left to wonder was where the large amounts of freshkill were coming from.

It was a warm New-leaf morning. The sun was slowly rising through the branches that recently became covered by leaves of assorted shades of green. Birds were chirping, prey was scattering through the grass, and the warm rays of sunshine peaked into the nursery.

Starkit woke up very early. Everyone was still asleep, so she had the entire camp to herself. She tried waking up Purpleshine but she was deeply asleep and wouldn't wake up, so Starkit woke Facekit up, and together they went over to Uglykit's den.


Uglykit's den was small, smelly, and had a ton of leaks in it. It was placed in the darkest, shadiest corner of amazingclan camp. It did not have heating or lighting. Cats of amazingclan liked to put out their anger on the den almost as much as they liked putting their anger out on Uglykit herself.


Starkit knew exactly what she wanted to do as soon as she stood in front of it.

"go get some wet moss from the medicine den" Starkit giggled

Facekit shook his head heavily.

"No, whatever you're up to I don't want to be a part of it!"

"Oh, come on!" Starkit whined

Facekit sighed.

"come on, don't be such a mouse heart" Starkit smiled walking over to look him in the eyes. "it'll be fun"

Facekit went and got some moss. Starkit noticed that he chose the least wet pieces which was a bit upsetting but she didn't say anything. The two kits very carefully climbed on top of the den, which was very hard because the den was very shaky and threatened to fall down under their weight. At the very top, the two started squeezing water into the holes in the roof.

Uglykit woke up and tried to shelter herself from the water but was unable to.

Starkit and Facekit ran away laughing. Not that they would get in trouble for what they did. The two were having so much fun that they didn't notice where they were heading.

"Whatcha where you're going!" laughed Perfectdance. "watch up to ?".

"We just poured water on Uglykit's den" grinned Starkit.

"That's not business !" Perfectdance chuckled. "If you want to really make that brat move you have to hit hard, I suggest you push those pine branches that the base is made of. the den is sure to collapse if they fall".

Starkit yelped with excitement. She loved spending time with Perfectdance (they were half-sisters through Hotglimmer).

"Really ?" asked Facekit. "Will that be okay? is that allowed?"

"Don't worry, it will just crush her a bit and it's sure to provide a ton of fun to watch her try to climb out. besides, it's about time she got up, It's almost time for breakfast"

"Yeah!" cheered Starkit. "let's go trash that den!"

"maybe we shouldn't..." Facekit offered. " I mean, you would want her to look as good as it is possible with her looks when she comes around to serve breakfast, you wouldn't want her to make you want to reject your meal with all the scratches she will get from the branches!"

"come on!" both she-cat's whined.

"seriously Facekit you always get in the way of the fun!" Starkit rolled her eyes.

"Alright, I'll do it" Facekit looked down at his paws. He didn't want to hurt anybody, even Uglykit, but he was willing to do it if Starkit wanted it.

"Let's do it!" Perfect dance cheered.

And the three cats headed back towards Uglykit's den.

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Chapter 2: Starpaw can't live without Raisin grain bars

Starkit and Facekit were headed to the nursery when they were stopped by a voice calling.

"Starkit! there you are!" cheered Famousstar "I looked for you in the nursery, but you weren't there !"

"well obviously I wasn't there since I'm here right now, so what's the deal?"

"I was just hoping to invite you to breakfast with me in my den" Famousstar smiled.

"I will be glad to accept" Starkit smiled back.

The three headed into the den where Famousstar's daughter, Purpleshine had already settled down by the large flat stone in the leader's den that served as a table. Purpleshine was one of the few privileged cats who were allowed to eat in the leader's den those being her, Purpleshine's mother and Famousstar's mate: Pinkshine, and obviously Starkit who was always a welcome guest there.

Purpleshine stood up to greet them but froze in horror looking at Starkit.

"Starkit! what happened to you?!" She ran up to her.

"what?" asked Starkit confused.

"you have a cut!" Purpleshine said gesturing her front paw towards a tiny cut on Starkit's shoulder that slightly dripped rainbow-colored blood that she didn't even notice.

"oh, that? It... It was Uglykit! she accidentally scratched me!" Starkit lied. She actually got the scratch when she was pushing down Uglykit's den.

"Oh my, I'm so sorry that happened, that brat didn't hurt you much did she?" Famousstar hovered over Starkit. "Purpleshine, go get Frozenheart to look at Starkit's wound".

"I gladly will" Purpleshine nodded slipping out of the den. "that stupid cat should know her place, which is at the dirtplace at the most".

Frozenheart arrived quickly. he carefully bandaged Starkit's cut with cobwebs and sweet-smelling herbs. after he left, the four remaining cats sat down to eat.

Uglykit came in, carrying two bags filled with food from burger king, which she carefully placed on the table.

Starkit winced at the sight of the food. she was a vegetarian.

"don't worry sweetie, I've ordered something special for you" Famousstar smiled.

"It better be something that does not contain meat" Starkit picked on the french fries.

Uglykit came in again, this time carrying a large silver plater with a lid. all of the cat's winced as she passed by them. Uglykit placed the plater in front of Starkit, dropping a quick "enjoy your food" before slipping out of the den.

Starkit stared at the platter in awe.

"Open it up," said Famousstar who couldn't help admiring Starkit's reaction.

"Geese I look beautiful," thought Starkit dropping one last look at her reflection in the lid. She opened up the lid to reveal a beautiful salad made of lettuce, tomato, cucumbers, some colorful herbs, and a bit of honey.

"Though I'd treat you to a very special meal, in honor of a very special day" Famousstar laughed " I hope you remember what day it is today?"

At first, Starkit couldn't understand what he was talking about. then she remembered.

"oh my gosh! it's my birthday! I'm turning three moons old today!" She cheered with excitement.

"Yeah, and the salad isn't your last gift. you see, usually, cat's become apprentices at six moons old, but I think you are ready even though you are only turning three moons old today" Famousstar added.

"O my gosh! can the ceremony be today?! I want the ceremony to be today!"

"Sure, I mean, it's YOUR birthday, you're in charge today".

"And can Facekit, and Purpleshine, and Omegakit also become apprentice's?"

"Sure, If you want that".

"O my gosh! really?"

"Really, and after that, I plan to throw you a party!'

"Really ?!"

"Yes, I've already asked a few cats from Musicclan to provide the music, and a few cats from Fashionclan to glam you up before the party!"

"Are you saying that I need "glamming up" to look beautiful? are you saying that I'm not beautiful?!" Starkit was outraged. how could he say that! she was perfect! Facekit and Purpleshine also glared at Famousstar.

"I didn't mean it like that. what I meant to say is that you do not need glamming up to look beautiful, but they will make you even more beautiful than you already are!"

"Is that even possible?" Asked Facekit. "She's already perfect".

"I agree with Songkit, but okay" Starkit smiled.

"let's go make you an apprentice," said Famousstar.

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"All cats old enough to be awesome gather beneath the epic ledge. Starkit, even though you have not reached the age of six moons, I, Famousstar, leader of Amazingclan have deemed you worthy of the honor of becoming an apprentice. from this day forward, the world shall know you as Starpaw, the greatest apprentice in all five clans and all of the world! I chose myself as Starpaw's mentor because I couldn't find a cat good enough, I will do my best to teach you"

Famousstar let the cheering die down before continuing.

"Facekit, from this day forward you will be known as Facepaw, your mentor will be Senpieheart"

"Don't you get together with him!" Yandereheart called after her mate as he stood up and walked to the ledge.

"Purpleshine," Famousstar continued. "You are also becoming an apprentice today, but you will keep your name as it is. your mentor will be Perfectdance"

"Yeah!!!" Perfectdance cheered as she danced to the ledge.

"And last but not least, Omegakit, you are now going to be called Omegapaw, your mentor will be Alphaheart"

Alpha silently walked up to the ledge and started giving his new apprentice weird looks.

Famousstar leaped down from the ledge and all of the mentors touched noses with their apprentices. the crowd roared.

"and now it's time for the after-party!" Starpaw cheered.

The cat's from Fashionclan, whose names were Nikestep, Preppypelt, and Guccipelt, took Starpaw to the apprentice den to get her ready. they washed her fur, applied makeup, and gave her a gorgeous dress to wear. It was a pastel dress with pink and purple clouds on it. they also gave her a flower crown made out of artificial flowers of the same colors as the dress.

After all preparations were done Starpaw exited the den and stared in awe. The campground was completely transformed during the time she was in the den. gold-colored ribbons were hanging from the branches. there was multi-colored confetti scattered all over the hard-packed dirt floor. there were bunches of balloons all over. a few musicclan cats were playing her favorite music on a makeshift stage.

All heads turned when Starpaw came out. they all started congratulating her. Famousstar came out of the crowd and walked by her.

"so, how do you like the party Starpaw ?"

"It's amazing!"

"Glad you like it"

Starpaw came over to the table. most of the food on there was vegetarian. she scanned the dishes, there were all her favorites except maybe ...

"Famousstar, where are the raisin grain bars?!"

"oh, isn't there any on the table ?"

"NO!!!!!"

"Oh dear, can't you go by without them?"

"NO!!!!! THAT'S IT! THIS PARTY IS RUINED! I WANT MY RAISIN GRAIN BARS!!!!!!!!" Starpaw cried making her mascara run.

"Oh, Starpaw, honey, please don't cry, I will personally order some right now!"

"Yay!"

And the party went on almost as planned after that.

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Chapter 3: Dictatorship in a nutshell

Uglykit was quietly cleaning up the warrior's den and getting it ready for all of the warriors to come in and go to sleep. she could hear the music coming from the outside. Starpaw's birthday celebration had gone well into the evening.

"Nobody remembers that it's also my birthday" Uglykit thought. " I don't get a party, but at least I got some gifts: A wet and broken den and possibly a beating for tomorrow. yippee!".

She continued lining Peppapig's nest with feathers.

"well, at least I might get the scraps from the table" Uglykit continued thinking. "And maybe, just maybe I can take all of that confetti and ribbons and make myself a nest out of them since I won't have a nest to sleep in for tonight. I can almost imagine how soft it will be..."

Her thoughts trailed off.

Finally, Uglykit stood up and looked the den over. the nests were all carefully pushed against the walls, each lined with feathers. a glass of warm milk and a plate with two chocolate-chip cookies near each nest. warm yellow light from the battery-powered lights coated the den. the den looked so cozy that she was very tempted to lie down and fall asleep.

Uglykit exited the den. the party was almost over, the cats from musiccian and fashionclan were packing their things, and preparing to leave.

A few cats shoved past her into the warrior's den.

"Watch where you're standing, idiot" one of them growled.

"Don't you like, have anything else to do?" His friend added.

Uglykit just moved out of the way and stared at her paws. She knew better than to reply.

She waited for everyone to be in their dens to start cleaning. Her thoughts were filled with hopes for the night.

"Maybe I won't even get the dream about drowning, maybe I can have a nice dream this time, like the one about chasing a butterfly in a field" Uglykit hoped.

She was so concentrated on her thoughts that she barely noticed that someone had approached her from behind before they slapped her across her back and spun her around like a hair salon chair.

Uglykit shivered in fear as she saw the cat standing in front of her. Famousstar. The all-powerful leader of Amazingclan.

"Oh, Famousstar, sir, I am so sorry" Uglykit started apologizing. She didn't know for what, she didn't want to know for what. But with Famousstar, it was better safe than sorry.

"Let's have a talk shall we?" Famousstar said.

"Wha-what is it?"

"Was it you who was adding the ice to the punch bowl?"

"W-what are you talking about?"

"Don't you stutter! Starpaw was complaining about the punch being one degree too cold, what were you trying to achieve?! were you trying to give Starpaw brain freeze?!"

"It was just an extra ice cube, she handled it didn't she?"

"I don't care you, a stupid excuse for a cat, I am your leader and my word is your law, and Starpaw's words are my law, and if the law says something, I will do anything to do as it says. anything."

The way Famousstar was looking into her eyes made Uglypaw feel small and scared. It felt like Famousstar could see right through her. Uglykit felt he was telling the truth.

"I'm sorry" She mumbled. "this won't happen again".

"I've got my eye's on you idiot" Famousstar backed away not dropping his gaze. "one step out of line, and you'll be sorry you were ever born".

"as if I don't feel that every day," Uglykit thought." It would have been better if I was still-born like the rest of my siblings".

"I hope we understand each other" Famousstar turned and walked away.

"Maybe I should sneak some thorns into your nest tomorrow" Uglykit thought. "Sure, I'd get killed for that. but maybe it's worth it".

Uglypaw continued cleaning up and didn't think about Famousstar for the rest of her night. The only thing in her head was the hope to manage to collect all of the ribbons and confetti.

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Chapter 4: Tasty blood

Famousstar and Starpaw walked out of camp. the weather wasn't good. The sky was gray, and it was slightly raining.

"well, at least it's not as bad as the day you were born" Famousstar mumbled under his nose.

"What ?"

"Nothing. What do you want to learn today?"

"Aren't you the mentor? Isn't it up to you to decide?"

"Yeah, I just want you to have fun while training"

"Alright. a bit of all please".

"Okay. let's start with fighting first!"

"yay" cheered Starpaw.

"Okay, let's learn how to claw an opponent,"

Before Famousstar could finish, Starpaw leaped as high as the tree-tops and clawed him. she did all that in 0.00000000000000004 seconds.

Famousstar stared in awe as rainbow blood ran from his side. He turned his head to see that Starpaw was curled up in a ball and sobbing.

"What's wrong Starpaw?!'

"How-how long did it take me to do that?"

"About... 0.00000000000000004 seconds"

"My record was 0.00000000000000002 seconds!"

"Oh don't cry, You're still perfect"

"Yay!" said Starpaw who's mood changed immediately.

"wanna hunt now?" Famousstar asked.

"wait. here." Starpaw ran into the forest.

Starpaw returned in half an hour. dragging 12137823872672367167217612672164235865039137193932 pieces of fresh kill.

"Did you kill all of the prey we had?!"

"relax. I stole it from Rainbowclan"

"Oh. It's all good then. Let's go back to camp"

"Yay" Said Starpaw.

Suddenly two rouge's jumped out of nowhere.

Starpaw karate kicked the first and clawed the other. Both rouges's dropped dead.

Starpaw and Famousstar both winced when they saw red blood dripping from the rouge's wound. He was definitely not a Mary Sue.

"Ewwwww!" Starpaw yelled trying to clean the blood off her paw. "Will I catch that now?!"

"No," Famousstar replied. "You can just lick it off your paw, it's not toxic".

"Ewwwww!" Said Starpaw as her tongue touched the red liquid. It tasted like meat. Starpaw was a vegetarian and hated the taste of meat. "I need something to wash out this horrible taste!"

"Here," said Famousstar gesturing to his shoulder which still dripped rainbow blood.

Starpaw took a lick. Famousstar's blood tasted like cotton candy. She had to stop herself from licking more.

"Let's go," said Famousstar. "It's almost lunchtime".

And the two headed back to camp.

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Chapter 5: Starpaw wins queen of the galaxy

Starpaw woke up to Purpleshine slightly shaking her.

"Hey! what are you,"

"Dad, I mean Famousstar, wants you for something. He said it was special. so... you should get ready"

"Alright. mind passing the makeup bag?"

"Can I do your makeup? I know how to do a style that would look really cute on you".

"Sure. Thank you Purpleshine. you truly are a gem".

"Thank you" Said Purpleshine as she started applying the blush.

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Starpaw walked out of her den into the clearing.

"you look beautiful," Said Omegapaw.

"Shush!" Alphaheart hushed her. "You wouldn't want me to punish you"

"No," said Omegapaw shivering.

"No daddy" Alphaheart corrected her.

"No daddy" Omegapaw corrected herself.

"Starpaw! there you are!" Famousstar called from epic ledge. "Come here"

Starpaw came closer.

Famousstar let out a yowl that signaled everyone to gather.

"Let all cats old enough to be awesome gather beneath epic ledge for a clan meeting. Starpaw, you have only been an apprentice for one day, but there isn't a thing I can teach you. You already know everything. So I believe it's time you became a warrior. Starpaw, from this day forward, the world shall know you as Stargalaxy, the greatest cat in the world."

"Stargalaxy! Stargalaxy!" The crowd cheered. They were very happy.

Stargalaxy was very happy too. She got to be a warrior at last! So what that it has only been a day?

"Congratulations !" Purpleshine smiled. "You're going to be the greatest warrior ever!"

"I'm sure I will. And I can't wait for you and Facepaw to join me in the warriors den!"

"I will do my best to make that happen as fast as possible"

Stargalaxy smiled. She liked Purpleshine.

All of a sudden, a white rainbowclan she cat ran into camp.

"Help! Badgers are attacking us!"

"Alphaheart, Kitsparkle, Perfectdance, Memeheart, Byoncesong, Depressedhottie, Wingsky, Harrypotter, Facepaw, and Stargalaxy, go help rainbowclan!" Yelled Famousstar.

The ten cats came together and followed Angelwhite to rainbowclan camp.

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Chapter 6: You totally didn't see this coming...

Aphaheart, Kitsparkle, Perfectdance, Memeheart, Byoncesong, Depressedhottie, Wingsky, Harrypotter, Facepaw, and Stargalaxy ran into rainbowclan camp but found it to be peaceful.

"Where are the badgers?" Asked Perfectdance turning her head from side to side trying to spot at least one.

"Oh. There weren't any" smiled Angelwhite. There was something unkind and possibly even evil in her smile.

"We just wasted our time. We were just pranked. Where are the hidden camera's ? Ugh! Who cares, were going home" said Beyoncesong. She turned to leave, but found Darkblack and Sizzlingred blocking her path.

"Not so fast there Amazingclan cat" Tealstar smiled with the same evil smile Angelewhite had. "Rainbowclan, attack!"

Rainbowclan cats started attacking.

Kitsparkle was the first to go, she was killed by rainbowclan's deputy himself, Neonspark.

Orangepaw and Hotmagenta leapt onto Stargalaxy. Stargalaxy delivered a large blow that left Hotmagenta dead and Orangepaw passed out and badly wounded. But Stargalaxy didn't have time to pay attention. The battle went on, and they were still hopelessly outnumbered.

Stargalaxy saw Skyblue pin Depressedhottie down and kill him.

"NOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!" Stargalaxy cried lunging at Skyblue and killing him. That's what he got for killing her dad!

"Stargalaxy! Look out!" Perfectdance called. But it was too late.

While Stargalaxy paused to weep for her father, Angelwhite creept up to her and lunged.

"No! Not Stargalaxy!" Yelled Facepaw leaping in front of her.

Facepaw delivered a strike to Angelwhite's face, but not before she managed to dig her claws deep into his neck.

"No! Facepaw!" Stargalaxy stared in shock. Facepaw lay quietly on his side, his breathing slowing by the second. Pure rainbow blood gushed from his neck where Angelwhite scratched him. How could she do that? Her name seemed like a joke now.

"I'm sorry Stargalaxy, looks like we weren't destined to be. At least I saved you, that makes me happy"

"No! Please! Don't leave me!"

"I'm sorry Stargalaxy, please don't cry. You aren't pretty when you cry"

"I don't care!" Stargalaxy screamed through her tears(even though she did care). "You cant go! You had your whole life ahead of you! We should have been together, had a family, and lived a long happy life! Think about me Facepaw, you cant leave me like this!"

"I'm very sorry. please, don't forget about me. Goodbye Stargalaxy, I love you".

Those where Facepaw's last words.

Stargalaxy let out a wail that could be heard in all five clan's. It contained all the fear, anger, and above all grief she was feeling.

"Stargalaxy," someone gently patted her shoulder. "We should go"

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Chapter 7: ...Oh wait, Never mind!

The team limped back onto camp. Some of them were dead. The others, heavily wounded.

Stargalaxy ran into Purpleshine's embrace. This was the only cat left with whom she could get personal.

"What happened?" Purpleshine asked. Her voice was soothing and calming. It brought back memories of being curled up next to Badluck when she was a kit, warm, safe and comfortable.

"Facepaw, he's gone. He's gone Purpleshine!"

Stargalaxy expected Purpleshine to start calming her down, and saying that she was sorry for her loss. But Purpleshine didn't say a word. She was like that, knowing when the right time to speak was. And right now, was definitely not the best time for that.

Purpleshine led Stargalaxy, who was still crying her eyes out, into the warriors den. Barbiepelt tried to protest, but saw what state Stargalaxy was in and went back to her magazine. Purpleshine curled up around Stargalaxy, and started purring and whispering stories into her ear in her soothing, asmr like voice. She told stories about the times when they were kits. When everyone was alive. When they thought they would stay like that forever. Purpleshine's voice was so calming, that Stargalaxy didn't notice when she fell asleep.

......................................................

When she woke up, the sun was already up. The den was completely empty and Purpleshine was nowhere to be seen. She probably went back to the apprentice den.

Stargalaxy crawled out of the den and found the whole clan gathered in the clearing. Famousstar must have called a meeting shortly before she woke up.

She cought Purpleshine's eye, who gestured her to sit next to her.

"Do you know what's going on?" She whispered.

Purpleshine shook her head. "Might just be an announcement of some sort".

Both she cats turned their heads towards epic ledge.

"I have gathered you here today," Famousstar began " because a young apprentice has shown an act of great bravery, and proved himself worthy of becoming a warrior. Facepaw,"

Had she heard that right? Facepaw? But he... how could he have... She saw him laying dead, surely there's been some sort of mistake.

But there was no mistake. A dark gray tabby tom with bright teal eyes came to the front of the crowd.

"Facepaw, let's see. Well... This is hard. How about Facelicker?"

"Alright" said Facelicker.

Before the crowd could even stop cheering, Stargalaxy threw herself onto Facepaw.

"Stargalaxy, stop, you're squishing me!" Facelicker smiled.

"It's good to see you too, you idiot" Stargalaxy barely held back tears of joy. "What happened?! I thought you were dead!"

"Oh, it's a normal thing for us Mary Sue's."

"Okay, but don't you ever do that again Facelicker. Now where were we?"

And as if by command, Facelicker and Stargalaxy started kissing.

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Chapter 8: Finally someone with reasonable standards

The next moon past as normal. Expect for the fact that the farthest distance Stargalaxy and Facelicker were seen from each other was a foot. They weren't mates yet, but they were dating.

Stargalaxy woke up. Facelicker was curled up right next to her. She decided to let him sleep, they had a long sleepless night at the gathering yesterday.

Stargalaxy carefully, without waking her boyfriend up slipped out of the den.

Famousstar was sitting on epic ledge. He looked very unhappy.

"What's the matter?" Asked Stargalaxy

"You'll see..." Replied Famousstar secretively. Which was very odd, before that, Famousstar never kept secrets from her.

"Let all cats old enough to be awesome gather beneath epic ledge for a clan meeting!"

Cats began to gather. All of them were curious to find out what was going to happen this time.

"Uglykit,"

The crowd fell silent except for a few surprised whispers.

Uglykit carefully walked to the front of the crowd, keeping her eyes on her paws.

"Uglykit," Famousstar repeated. "I think it's time to make you an apprentice. You will now be known as Uglypaw. And no, you are still going to be sleeping in your den. About your mentor...well ... Pinkshine is good with injured and mentally ill... I guess. Honey," he addressed Pinkshine this time. "Please do your best to make her one of us, because I don't think my eyes can handle anymore of her ugly not Mary Sue face".

"I'll try my best" Pinkshine nodded.

Then she did something no one expected her to do. She actually came up to Uglypaw, and touched noses with her.

Everyone was shocked, even Uglypaw.

Pinkshine blushed in embarrassment, mumbled something about clan customs and traditions, and disappeared from camp taking her new apprentice with her.

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Chapter 9: Uglypaw's life progressively getting less depressing

Uglypaw and Pinkshine walked in silence. Pinkshine didn't even look at her.

"I'm S-sorry?" Uglypaw broke the silence.

"Don't be. It's not your fault"

Finally, someone who thinks that. Uglypaw thought.

"So... What's gonna happen to me now?"

"Well, a lot of things. We will work to get rid of your weaknesses. And we will Probably stop by fashionclan to glam you up at some point"

"Glam me up?"

"Get you some trendy clothes. dye your fur and get colored contacts, I think you'd look good as a ginger with gold spots with rainbow eyes to match your sister. If you feel that that's not enough, maybe even a wing transplantation. I heard butterfly wings are back in style".

"Mhm," Uglypaw nodded. "I love and of assumed that. Everyone tells me that I'm worth nothing because I'm not pretty, and have weakness's".

"Don't be sad. You know, there was a kit just like you in my generation".

"Really?!" Uglypaw's head shot up. "What happened to it?"

"To her" Pinkshine corrected. "I'm not sure. Some say she died. But I believe that she is still, somewhere".

"Was she banished?"

"Her birth clan banished her, but our clan took her in."

"And?"

"I don't know. But whether she exists or not, she still lives on in me, and my daughter too".

"Were you related?"

"Oh, more than that. You do know that I wasn't born in Amazingclan, right?"

Uglypaw nodded. She had heard it somewhere. Perhaps while cleaning the elders den?

"Anyways, let's not dwell on the past"

"But,"

"I'm not comfortable talking about it"

"But I just wanted to ask if,"

"Uglypaw! I am not comfortable talking about it"

"Sorry" Uglypaw lowered her head. "I won't ask you anything again".

"It's okay to ask. Just stop when I tell you to, alright? I don't want your training to be bad, okay? It'll be fun! In the end you will be able to become a real part of the clan"

And the two of them continued on their silent walk

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Chapter 10: The Turned Tables

"No! You're doing it all wrong!" Stargalaxy facepawed. Training Uglypaw, while Pinkshine was recovering from a sickness, was a nightmare.

Uglypaw sucked at absolutely everything. She wasn't a good fighter, hunter, karate fighter, or even a makeup artist. Stargalaxy simply couldn't imagine her turning into a Mary Sue. There were too many flaws to fix!

"Once again, a demonstration," Stargalaxy leaped as high as the treetops. "Now your turn".

Uglypaw pushed a huff and a grimace, and barely leaped four feet up.

"Can't" Uglypaw huffed "too high!"

Stargalaxy rolled her eyes. "No, it's not. You just saw me do that! Now, try again!"

Uglypaw shook her head.

"You're worthless"

Uglypaw just lowered her head.

"Let's just go home. I'm getting so tired, I could really use a drink. And I still want to go over to Fashionclan to pick up something for my date with my boyfriend tonight. not that I need anything to look stunning, but still. Oh, and I guess I'll take you. Their stylists can see what they can do for you. We won't be getting anything done for you, because today is my day, but we will see what they can do. What did Pinkshine recommend for you? Ginger and gold? Pathetic. That style is as common as trees are. She is right about the butterfly wings though. Ohh! Maybe we get you monarch butterfly wings, and get your pelt dyed orange and black to match the wings! Yeah, that would be quite the look. I'll be jealous! But then again, I am the most perfect cat in all clans, isn't that right? So, I don't have to be afraid of you stealing the spotlight".

The two padded over to camp when something caught Stargalaxy's eye. "Who's there?" she asked. "Are you spying on me because I am sooo awesome? It's understandable if you are, but sorry, I don't do autogra-"

"I'm not spying on you, dear." a cat emerged from the shadows. "And frankly I think you're a piece of foxdung. Now you, you are a star!"

"Why thank you!" Stargalaxy said, raising her head. "It is in my name, after all!"

"That's sweet, hon, but I was talking to the stunning ebony-black cat next to you."

Stargalaxy tilted her head as if she was trying to figure something out. "OH, I understand now! I wasn't saying thank you for calling me foxdung, which no one would EVER do, I was saying thank you for calling me a star! I understand you meant Uglypaw as foxdung. Because I'm a star and she's ugly! And it would be soo stupid to name a cat foxdung like seriously!" she chuckled.

"Right..." The shadowy she-cat rolled her eyes. "OKIcan'ttakeityouarecompletelyincorrectIlikethecatthatisforsomereasonnamedUglypawsorrybutyouarefoxdung!"

"WHAT did you just say?"

"Sorry but..."

"No, I genuinely don't know what you said." She said awesomely.

"Erm, I said I hate your guts, in a nutshell." She smiled.

"Owch that's rough, wait until you meet 'er!" giggled Stargalaxy.

"Dear, what's your name?"

"Stargalaxy!"

"Well, Stargalaxy, I like the cat next to you and hate you. Already. STARGALAXY I DON'T LIKE YOU, STARGALAXY. Understand?"

"HOW DARE YOU I HATE YOU HATE HATE HATE I HATE! YOU ARE THE WORST I HAAAATTTTTEEE!!" Stargalaxy snarled. "I AM BEST AM BEST OF THE BEST!"

"Ooooooooooookkkkkkkkkaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyy... well I'm Shia, and your friend is?"

"SHE'S NOT MY FRIEND! But her name is Uglypaw." She said with resentment. The nerve that she-cat had. "NOW LEAVE! OR I'LL HAVE TO KILL YOU!"

Stargalaxy looked at Shia expecting her to look terrified, but no. Shia just stared at her with a straight face and didn't look one bit amused or surprised.

"Oh, was that it? Just a death threat? Mary Sue's are really losing their creativity"

That's it. Stargalaxy was really mad now. her? losing her creativity? she was perfect! Stargalaxy charged at Shia, but despite she was moving very fast, she managed to swiftly move out of the way.

"I almost forgot how fun this is" Shia smiled crouching down.

Stargalaxy scowled. Shia didn't stand a chance. she was just a casual non Mary Sue. Stargalxy was a professional Mary Sue who was trained in the art since her literal birth!

Stargalaxy leaped onto Shia and the two started wrestling. that's when Stargalaxy found the first surprising thing about Shia. Whenever Stargalaxy seemed to get the upper hand, Shia seemed to toughen up and make the forces equal again. Was she mistaken? Could Shia actually be a Mary Sue?

Stargalaxy scrambled away and charged again. Aiming for Shia's side. but this time, she didn't want to kill her.

No. the blood that broke out of the cut was red as a leaf-fall leaf.

"Ouch," Said Shia barely showing any emotion, but Stargalaxy could tell that she was hurt. has she perhaps found her weak spot?

She didn't get to find out, because at that very moment a patrol of three cats emerged from the entrance with Famousstar in the lead.

"What's going on here?! Stargalaxy, do you know anything about this?"

"Yes! That she-cat came out of nowhere and attacked us!"

"Yeah, you're going to skip the whole part with you screaming at me, but alright, go on" Shia rolled her eyes but it didn't look like she was annoyed. More like slightly irritated.

"I didn't give you permission to speak, idiot" Famousstar growled.

"It's alright. I gave myself permission to speak. Now, allow me to introduce myself," Shia looked at all of the cats gathered. "As both of these lovely she cats know but you don't, My name is Shia. I was born in the city, but I left when I was no older than ten moons old. I had sense dedicated my life to traveling the world and,"

"I don't see why you think that we have the time to hear your entire life's story. All I want to hear is your name, and you stateing your business in my clan." Famousstar scowled

"Fine," Shia rolled her eyes. "My name is Shia, and I seek refuge".

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Chapter 11: hey, I bet you didn't see THIS one coming

"Fine!" Belowed Famousstar. "Glittergaze, Memeheart, continue the patrol without me. I have more important duties to attend to"

Stargalaxy, Famousstar, Uglypaw, and Shia all walked into camp. Famousstar leaped onto epic ledge.

"May all cats old enough to be awesome gather beneath epic ledge for a clan meeting. Today, this young she-cat named Sia," Famousstar began

"I'm not young. and my name is Shia" Shia corrected him.

"Whatever. anyways, she asked for refuge in our clan, and I have made the decision to let her stay on a few conditions. first of all, you have to sleep with Uglypaw in her den, second, you will eat last, third,"

"I catch my own food, thank you very much,"

"Fine! and a quick run through the rest of the conditions: no becoming mates with the cats of this clan, no having kits with cats in this clan, and no entering the dens without permission to do so"

"wasn't even planning to" Shia rolled her eyes.

"Fine! meeting dismissed".

All of the cats went back to doing their thing. Famousstar leaped down from epic ledge and disappeared in his den, probably for a before-dinner nap.

"Uglypaw!" Stargalaxy called over. "I'll get some beauty sleep for now, not that I need it, and after that, I'm going to fashionclan and my date is right after that. I just wanted to tell you that I decided not to take you after all. oh, and go get me some veggie chips and some apple juice, I'm hungry. also, please remind Facepaw to bring the popcorn"

After that she went into the den, talking about how excited she was about watching her favorite movie with her favorite cat in the world. all that cotton candy naivety made Uglypaw want to throw up.

Uglypaw wasn't sure how she felt about the events of that day. On one paw, Stargalaxy nearly killed her during practice. on the other, she now had a new denmate to keep her warm! on another paw, The denmate was a strange and secretive she-cat who was possibly going to slit her throat while she slept.

But as usual, She didn't have a lot of time to thoraly think it over. because despite she was an apprentice now, nobody canceled her cleaning, cooking, and punching bag duties. So, she spent the next few hours picking bones out of meat, sweeping the dens, and getting pushed around by Barbiepelt and Kenspark.

Nobody seemed to be particularly hungry that day, so Uglypaw ended up getting a lot more scraps than usual, with some of the pieces even being untouched. At first, she wanted to gobble them all up at the spot, but then remembered that she had Shia waiting in her den. probably even hungrier than her. and so she went back to her den.

"what's this?" asked Shia lifting her head. She sniffed the plate with disgust.

"Dinner!" Uglypaw smiled with delight. "there's a lot more than usual, so I thought I could share" Uglypaw pushed the plate a bit closer to Shia.

"If that's a lot, I wonder what they give you on usual days" murmured Shia.

Uglypaw just carefully, without dropping Shia's gaze, started numbing on the food.

"Why are they treating you like this?" Asked Shia. "Is this punishment for something?"

"Well, if you count being born as something to be punished for" Uglypaw tried for a laugh.

"This, this isn't right! they shouldn't be treating you like this!"

"What isn't there to be punished for? I'm not a Mary Sue. I can't be like them. I'm a mistake. I shouldn't have been born".

"They told you that?"

Uglypaw just nodded. It really hurt.

"Oh dear, It shouldn't be that way"

"why?"

"Nothing" Shia shook her head. "May starclan help you"

"What? What is starclan?" Uglypaw tilted her head. She knew of the existence of Amazingclan, Rainbowclan, Cuteclan, Musicclan, and Fashionclan, but she didn't remember ever hearing of starclan.

"I should have expected you not to know" Shia mumbled. "Starclan is the place where cats go when they die... at least they did..."

"What?! what happened?!" Uglypaw jumped up. she only knew about this mysterious clan for a few minutes at most, but she was already interested.

"Starclan used to send the clans visions, and prophecy and,"

"You still didn't tell me what happened to the dying cats!"

"Not now, Not here, not under these circumstances." Shia said as if to signify that the conversation was over. "you should get to sleep. It's going to be a long day ahead"

"what about you?"

"I don't sleep well in new places," Shia said turning away. Uglypaw could tell she was lying but knew better than to start asking more questions.

Uglypaw woke up in the middle of the night. It was dark, but she could still make out Shia's figure, sitting upright and mumbling something under her nose. Uglypaw listened in and managed to catch a few phrases.

"Can't, connection to bad"

"I won't leave, I can help! I have to free you!"

"I know Bluestar, but those cats are too weak, and there aren't enough of them! Just allow me to help! I can free the moonpool, you can claim your land back!"

"There's something else, I meet a young she-cat here. no, she's not like them, she's... different. I think she might be pure-blooded"

Uglypaw shudder. meet a young she-cat here. she's not like them. she's different. was Shia talking about her? but who was she talking to? and what did, pure-blooded, mean? Uglypaw got scared. she let out a soft yelp, but that was enough to sturr Shia.

"wait, I think we're being observed. This isn't over. I'll talk to you later" Shia turned her head. for a moment, her eyes were white and glowing, then they changed back to their usual green tone.

"Hush, you interrupted me. now I'll have to wait until tomorrow. now, sleep tight" Shia placed her paw on Uglypaw's forehead.

Uglypaw felt her eyelids getting heavy and in a moment, she was already peacefully snoring.

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Chapter 12: Shia spills the tea

Stargalaxy woke up at 10:00 am, as usual.

Once again, Facelicker wasn't next to her when she woke up, he had been very busy in the last week, not really having time for her (which was unacceptable). but today was finally the day. Facelicker promised that today was the day they would finally go on a date. Which Stargalaxy was very happy about.

But before that, She had planned to have a tea party with her sisters.

She quickly got ready, put on her purple dress with sparkly black roses on it. she applied her makeup into a stunning smokey eyes, and she was ready to go.

Everything was already set up. a small round table covered by a pure white tablecloth was placed in a nice shady spot in the corner of the clearing. on the table was a beautiful tea set, and a plate filled to the top with pretty cupcakes, muffins, buns, and cookies. around the table were four comfortable chairs in which her half-sisters: Glittergaze, Perfectdance, and Barbiepelt were already sitting.

"You're late" Barbiepelt pointed out getting off her phone.

"Oh, I'm not late. You all are just early" Stargalaxy smiled. she was in a really good mood today.

"Yeah, whatever. I just sot down already. We didn't want to start without you, and you know how I hate waiting"

"Hush Barbiepelt! can't you have a little respect? this is the first time we have had a sister tea party ever since what happened to Kitsparkle!" Glittergaze growled.

"Seriously Glittergaze? You're acting like this was a SUCH a big deal that Kitsparkle died" Perfectdance waved her flawlessly manicured paw.

"She was our sister!"

"So what. It's not like she was such an important cat, was she? I swear, even her own mate probably didn't notice that she died"

"Wait, Kitsparkle had a mate?" Stargalaxy looked at the three.

"Yes. She was Memeheart's mate" Glittergaze answered.

"O M GOSH! The Memeheart! That cutie ?!" Stargalaxy gasped

"Yeah, and guess what! Now that Kitsparkle is dead, That means that he's single! And guess who asked him out?"

"Who?" Asked Barbiepelt who was already back on her phone.

"ME!!!!!!!!" Cheered Perfectdance.

"O M GOSH! What did he say?!!?!" Stargalaxy was already half standing in her seat.

"HE...SAID... YES!!!!!"

"my GOSH! I'm so happy for you!"

"And you know what else he said? that I'm like way more prettier than Kitsparkle, and he never really liked her anyway!"

"THAT is like, So awesome!" Stargalaxy's voice could be heard all over the clearing. "And what happened next?!"

"Well, next we parted ways, and guess what I found out yesterday?!"

"What?!"

"I'M PREGNANT! WITH MEMEHEART'S KIT'S! I TOLD MEMEHEART AND HE WAS SO HAPPY THAT HE PROPOSED TO ME RIGHT THEN AND THERE!!!!!"

"Girl, that's amazing! I can't wait to be an aunt!! Aren't you girls happy?"

"Of course!" smiled Glittergaze. "I mean, we are sisters".

"Yeah, Sure, Whatever. Enough of that talk. let's get down to more important business."

"Like what?" Stragalaxy turned her head.

"Like, how many calories are in these cupcakes? I'm on a strict diet! I'm not allowed to eat more than one calory a day, or else my body will be completely ruined!" She stood up and twirled around, showing off her body which was skinny as a twig.

Glittergaze, Perfectdance, and most importantly Stargalaxy all gasped in unison.

Stargalaxy passed out from the sight immediately. Perfectdance averted her eyes. And Glittergaze screamed:

"Girl! do something about that body shape, or I can't call you my sister anymore! you're as fat as a hippo!"

"I know" Barbiepelt looked away in embarrassment. "That's why I'm on a diet"

"Still! Cover up or something!" Stargalaxy woke up and slammed her paw on the table so hard that the plate and the cupcakes went flying right into Barbiepelt's face.

Everyone started laughing. Barbiepelt ran away in embarrassment.

"Come back when you get skinnier. Until then, I can not call you my sister!" Stargalaxy barely wiped back tears of laughter. "Uglypaw! come here you stupid good for nothing freak, clean up this mess and bring us some more desserts. vegan, because I hate when I find eggshells in my food!"

Uglypaw, who was sweeping nearby, came over and picked up all of the dropped desserts and came back with new ones.

But as she was putting the plate on the table, something went wrong. she slightly pushed the teapot. It shook and a bit of tea spilled onto the pure white table cloth.

"Ewww! you nasty" Screamed Glittergaze

"You disgusting, crooked pawed monster!" Perfectdance balled her paws.

"You, You, They should have thrown you out in the wild for the wild animals to eat when you were born!" Stargalaxy yelled.

Stargalaxy looked down at Uglypaw with a scowl on her beautiful face. Uglypaw shrunk down. she was scared of what was going to happen now. she was scared of Perfectdance. She was scared of Glittergaze. But most importantly, Uglypaw was afraid of her. Good. She was supposed to be scared of her. maybe next time she would show some respect.

"What do you think girls?" Stargalaxy turned to face her sisters. "Should I make that ugly little face of her's even uglier?"

Glittergaze and Perfectdance nodded their approval with huge grins on their faces.

"Alright. One, two,..." Stargalaxy raised her paw for a blow. "Three!"

What happened next seemed to happen in slow motion. Stargalaxy barely touched her claws to the surface of Uglypaw's face when seemingly out of nowhere, Shia appeared. She pushed Uglypaw aside and grasped Stargalaxy's paw. Uglypaw hunched over wailing with pain. Shia stood there with a look of pure hatred in her eyes. Stargalaxy was too shocked to do anything.

"Never. touch. her. again."

"So what if I will? You can never do any harm to me. I'm the most important cat in the world"

"Oh really? has the world told you that?!"

"Look Shia, honey. Our clan kindly took you in and let you live here. If you wish to stay in this clan, there are some rules you should follow. One, you cannot feel any form of sympathy towards servants, by servants I mean Uglypaw. Two, You may not fight other cats in this clan. And Three, You must worship me as if I was a godly being because that's what I am. Am I right?"

Glittergaze and Perfectdance nodded approvingly.

"So, If you follow these three simple rules, who knows? I might let you into my friend group! wouldn't that be nice darling?"

Shia scowled.

"Your rules don't apply to me! And I refuse to become your friend because you are not mine, And Uglypaw is. so if I ever see you touch her, there will be consequences."

"Pity" Stargalaxy sighed. "Such a pity. I guess you can never be a real part of this clan. We will personally make sure that never happens. The tale of how you disrespected me on itself will make most cats curse the land you walk on, and after that, it won't take long for the rumors to spread. We will gladly feed the fire by dropping in new made-up stories. such as say...that you killed your own kit? a classic. I will watch the firewood that is your reputation burn with quite an interest"

"If you think rumors will scare me, go on. I'm not afraid of you. I'm not afraid of your leader. I'm not afraid of your clan at all. It's funny how you think you've got me under your paw when really, you all are my little playthings"

With that Shia approached the table and punched the teapot. hot tea spilled everywhere, including the three she-cats in their pretty clothes who started screaming immediately.

Shia smiled, turned away, and walked towards her den. Uglypaw, laying on the ground half-conscious this whole time, sprang up and followed Shia.

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Chapter 13: Stargalaxy's A+ relationship guide!

Stargalaxy sat with her head on her paw. She was sitting at the shore on a white and red blanket, a picnic basket in the corner holding it down.

All she knew was that Facelicker and her planned to spend the evening here, watching the sunset. but he was nowhere insight, and the soup was getting cold.

She was wearing her favorite pale cream knit sweater and round glasses. Her cheeks were covered in glitter stars. The small now almost healed burn she got on her nose bridge from the tea spilling was neatly covered by a pretty bandaid.

The sun was beginning to set when she heard rustling in the bushes.

Facelicker emerged from the forest, his fur was un-neat and covered in small twigs and chunks of grass stuck in it. His blue hoodie was hastily pulled on.

"Well finally! I was beginning to think you had left me to go have a date with another she-cat"

"Stargalaxy, I'm sorry, I-"

"Oh, don't apologize. just sit down already!" Stargalaxy glanced with disgust as Facelicker pushed some sand on the blanket.

Facelicker sat down. he seemed to find huge interest in his paws.

"I had this whole evening planned out" Stargalaxy shook her head. "I would come here, meet you, we would sit here watching the sunset talking about nothing in particular and maybe kiss or something. But you had to ruin everything!"

"Like in that movie you like?" Facelicker looked down again.

"you mean "Forbidden Love"? Yes! It's my favorite movie you know. We should watch it again sometime"

Facelicker just nodded.

"Sure, We can watch it next week, alright?"

"Aw, can't we do it earlier?"

"S-sorry, no. I'm busy this week"

"Facelicker, but I'm your she-cat friend!"

"Stargalaxy, I know you want to spend more time together, but I'm really having a tough time right now. My sister is in a toxic relationship, I am having trouble with work, I've been having nightmares for the past week and it's making me sleep-deprived, I am under a ton of pressure and stress right now and often can't think straight. I am very sorry that I'm not giving you the attention you want Stargalaxy, I really am,"

"Well, maybe it will help ease your stress if you spend more time with me!"

"Stargalaxy, please, what I really need is time to think things over. I want to help my family and sort things out. Besides, I want to spend some time on myself. I've been thinking about applying for college in another clan so that I can get a better degree so that we can be happier."

"Yeah, but that won't make me happier! I wouldn't stand a long-distance relationship! And a degree is just a piece of paper saying that you supposedly know how to do something. Going there would just be an excuse to go and have an affair with some pretty Fashionclan college she-cat. Will that make you happier? I think not. You know what would make you happier? Staying here, with me, and starting a family!"

"A family?!"

"What? I want to have your kits Facelicker, that would be a true act of love from you towards me!"

"Stargalaxy..."

"What? Wouldn't you like that? A few cute little kits running around camp, calling us mom and dad, wouldn't that be amazing?"

"Stargalaxy, I don't want to have kits"

Stargalaxy stared at him in horror.

"You... You don't? You don't want to have a family with me?! Do you even love me?!"

"Stargalaxy, honey, I don't mean it like that. I don't want to have kits NOW. I am completely for it in the future," Facelicker looked at Stargalaxy. Her eyes were red, her mascara running.

"Alright. Whatever would make you happy. Say anything. If you want, we can have a family. If you want we can have a family right now. Just please stop crying"

"Well, you could watch "Forbidden Love" with me"

"Maybe later this week?" Facelicker offered a compromise.

"Oh, come on. for me?"

"I'll think about it..."

"Please?"

"Fine!"

"Thanks!"

"Oh, almost forgot" Facelicker reached into his hoodie pocket. He took out a small blue box.

Stargalaxy shrieked with excitement as she took the box into her paws. Inside was a small silver heart-shaped pendant. on it, the words: beautiful, honest, limitless, and brave, engraved on it. The look on Stargalaxy's face changed from excitement to confusion. She looked at Facelicker questionably.

"It's all the things I love you for," He blushed. "Sorry, I just decided to make this for you yesterday night, and went to order it that same moment. That's why I was late, I was picking it up from Fashionclan".

"Facelicker, that's really sweet of you and all, but next time you decide to give me some jewelry, get a bigger box. I thought you were... You know"

"Sorry," Facelicker looked down again. "I didn't mean to ruin your expectations".

"Of course you didn't. Now, let's eat. I bet the mushroom soup is freezing".

They sat back and silently slurped the soup (vegetarian, like Stargalaxy, liked).

How could Facelicker disrespect her like that, TWICE! IN A SINGLE DAY!

First the tea party, and now this?! Could life get any worse?

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Chapter 14: Amazingclan are jerks, confirmed.

Uglypaw opened her blue eyes. Shia was sitting right in front of her, waiting for her to wake up. Uglypaw did consider it a bit creepy that she did that, but Shia did save her life, so she most likely didn't want to hurt her.

"Finally. How's your ear feeling?"

"barely hurts anymore"

"Good. Here, eat while I check it" Shia pushed a large mouse toward her.

Uglypaw happily bit into the mouse. It was tastier and bigger than anything her clanmates gave her.

Shia carefully removed the cobwebs she had used to stop the bleeding. She took a long time to look it over and finally said.

"Looks fine. just try to stay away from trouble, or one of them might split your ear again"

"There isn't anything special planed for today anyways. just the standard cleaning and food serving"

"Good. I will be gone for the whole day. I'll come back when you're already asleep"

Uglypaw nodded. It was the unspoken rule her and Shia shared: Go to sleep as soon as you can. For some unknown reason, Shia valued sleep a lot.

The two she-cats stepped out of their den. Shia went for the exit immediately. Shia never told Uglypaw where she would go every single day and what she was doing there, but that was the other unspoken rule: Shia's business, is for Shia only.

Uglypaw was about to grab the broom from the tool den located near her own, but she was stopped by Famousstar letting out a yowl to let the clan know of a meeting.

"May all cats old enough to be amazing gather beneath epic ledge for a clan meeting. It has come to my knowledge that ours truly Stargalaxy, does not find her current living space big and luxurious enough for her and her beloved. She said it doesn't provide as much personal space as she would like. So I, the all-powerful leader of Amazingclan, have made a decision to construct a separate den for our favorite lovebirds"

Everyone gasped.

"Really?!" gasped Stargalaxy who was sitting at the front. "you would do that for me?!"

Well yes, duh. thought Uglypaw. You always get everything.

"Yes, my dear. I will"

"But where will we put it?"

"the place that is currently used for Uglypaw and Shia's den, as well as the tool den. It's closed off enough to give you all the privacy you can wish for"

"But It's so dark and wet there!" Stargalaxy screeched "I'm not living there, and neither is my Facelicker!"

"Stargalaxy, please..." Facelicker tried to protest but his words were drowned in the clan's booing.

"Don't worry dear, I already had it arranged that we will break off some of the branches to let the sun in there"

"Sounds good, but where will Shia and Uglypaw sleep? I wouldn't sleep next to them usually, and after what happened at my tea party last week..." Stargalaxy bit her lip. Uglypaw saw a few cats giving her nasty glares and heard a few insults and hisses thrown her way. Stargalaxy's rumors were beginning to spread.

"We will move them out of camp. they can build a den for themselves there. and we won't have to look at them as much. wouldn't that be nice everyone?"

Yowls of approval filled the clearing.

"Settled. Uglypaw, tell your dear friend that she is no longer welcome in OUR camp"

The clan rolled with laughter even though there was no real joke.

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Chapter 15: Uglypaw has a psychiatrist appointment

Uglypaw was gathering sticks. It was already dark, but If she didn't at least start building anything she would have to sleep on bare ground with nothing or no one to save her if something went wrong.

Sadly, there weren't many sticks of the right size, and those she did find were very heavy. She kept kneeling down to pick up the sticks she dropped.

Uglypaw stumbled into a clearing. once again, she dropped her sticks and knelt down to pick them up, and bumped foreheads with someone.

While she was processing what was going on, the cat she bumped into helped her stand up. The cat stepped into the moonlight and Uglypaw finally saw him clearly. It was Facelicker.

"Oh, sir, I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to..."

"No, It's alright. I guess... what are you doing here all alone?"

Uglypaw nodded to the sticks.

"oh, right"

"And- And you?"

"Oh, just taking a midnight walk to clear my mind"

"Oh. I'll be on my way then"

"No, It's okay"

"No really, I don't want to disturb you, sir"

"Fine" Facelicker shrugged.

"You're just gonna let me... you're just gonna let me go? like this? Not gonna give another gash in my ear or take my sticks or,"

"Thrust me Uglypaw, I don't wanna. And even if I did, I have more important things to think about..."

"alright. sorry to disturb you, sir. I'll be on my way" Uglypaw turned to leave.

"Watch out!"

"Huh?"

Facelicker leaped onto Uglypaw, knocking her off her feet as a near-standing tree crashed onto the ground.

Uglypaw found herself laying belly up on the ground with Facelicker standing over her.

"Um... can you get off me?"

"Sorry Uglypaw, gosh, this is..."

"Embarrassing" Uglypaw finished his sentence "good that Stargalaxy didn't see that. she would never believe that you were JUST saving me from that tree"

"I was gonna say unusual, but yeah. she wouldn't"

"Oh please, don't pretend you didn't feel embarrassed"

"Whatever. hey, you got scratched!"

Uglypaw looked to her side and spotted a long red scratch running across her shoulder.

"Oh, It's alright. I'm fine"

"Wait, let me help!"

"No, really, It's alright"

"Seriously, Frozenheart's my dad, I know how to help you!"

"Fine..." Uglypaw gave in. "But Stargalaxy won't hear a word of this, deal?"

"Deal. I didn't plan to tell her anyways. She doesn't even know I take these late-night walks"

The two cats walked over to camp, and Uglypaw waited outside the entrance while Facelicker went in to get some bandages. He came back soon after carrying a few bandages in his jaws.

"Wow. how'd you get those?"

"Well, I just came up with some story about how I needed them for something. The point is, I got them, and now I can help you with your cut"

Uglypaw turned around and allowed Facelicker to examine the scratch and apply the bandages.

"So... thanks I guess?"

"No need to thank me"

"Why? you saved my life! and I'm not even your friend or anything. just a servant who is mostly pushed around"

"I just like helping others. It makes me happy"

"Still, thank you"

"Your welcome"

"Hey, you said you were having problems and had nobody to talk to. I'm good at keeping secrets, soooo... you wanna talk about it? I'm a pretty good listener"

Facelicker was silent for a few moments, and Uglypaw began to suspect that he got angry at her and already wanted to protest when he finally spoke.

"You know Uglypaw, My life, It's kind of like a chocolate surprise egg. Outside is the chocolate: a pretty she-cat friend, a separate den that you can have all to yourselves, a perfect magazine cover family. But inside, someone forgot to put a toy, so instead of that all that's left is the pressure from the clan, my family, and my she-cat friend. With a great she-cat friend, comes great responsibility. You have to work hard to stay up to standards, or else you will just disappear, become lost in her shadow. Stargalaxy wants to have a family of our own, but I'm not ready at all. I want to live my life and figure out what I want. I want to be in charge of myself, not Stargalaxy. I want to figure out what to do".

Uglypaw bit her lip. She never actually had a chocolate egg so she didn't quite get what Facelicker meant, but she got where he was coming from.

"I see. Stargalaxy is...horrible"

"I'm not sure I can agree with you. I mean, I like her, but... not in the way cats think I do. I'm sure that she can be nice, but even then... she's just... not my type..."

"I just don't see that"

"I kind of assumed"

"Mhm. She's just a self-centered stuck up jerk to me"

"Are you sure that you're not just jealous of her?" Facelicker laughed

"What is there to be jealous of ?"

"I don't know, looks, fame, appreciation?"

"Appreciation from who? trust me, I hate this clan. I don't like gossip, dressing up looks like a pain in the tail, and I don't see what those plastic she-cats see in those toms"

"Are you sure that you aren't just trying to convince yourself that you don't want that?"

Uglypaw shook her head.

"You know how you said your life is like a chocolate egg? Well, mine is like... like the Moon. Sometimes, The moon is full and bright. that's when I feel happy to be who I am. to just walk freely through the forest and not have to bother about my hairdo being ruined, or my manicure being chipped, or my dress being ripped. On other days, the moon is hidden. Those are the days when I get yelled at for something. on those days, I just WISH that I could be like them. That I wouldn't have to stand out so much and could no longer be that little secret the whole clan is embraced off. I could have the hair, and the clothes and the manicure. I could go to parties, and gatherings, and other events and not have to care. because I would be like them. Because I wouldn't be different. Because I would be like everybody else"

"Well if you hate us so much, why don't you run away?"

"Because I have nowhere to go. This is my only home. My whole life, no matter how bad, is here. my relatives, my den, Shia..." Uglypaw trailed off. "If I got stranded alone, I would get lost. I wouldn't know what to do or where to go. I wouldn't know right from wrong".

"So what you need is an authority to follow."

"I guess"

"what if you had to be the authority of yourself?"

"I already said. I wouldn't handle it. Maybe if I had Shia with me... we work together pretty well"

"So what you really need is a friend"

"I think so. It would be nice"

"So... about what you said that I wasn't even your friend... wanna change that?"

"You mean, you want to become friends?"

"Yes. So, do you want to?"

"Sure. I would be happy to".

Uglypaw felt happy. she had someone who was very close to Stargalaxy, but was still nice to her, and more than that, keeping secrets from Stargalaxy.

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Chapter 16: Uglypaw becomes the Moon

Facelicker stumbled out of camp and started laughing his head off.

"What's so funny?" Uglypaw got up

"Nothing. It's just the look on my she-cat friend's face when I told her that she was "average-looking" priceless!"

"My starclan! she's definitely getting your tail for that!" Uglypaw joined in. "Why'd you tell her that?"

"We got into a fight"

"Again. let me guess, she wants kits?"

"On the mark! we had a huge argument over it, and somehow, as it usually goes, it all came down to us talking about her looks. She asked something among the lines of 'do you not want to have kits with me because of my looks?! tell me Facelicker, am I not pretty enough?! Am I not pretty?!'" Facelicker mocked Stargalaxy's voice. "And I just said the first thing that came to my mind. said she was average-looking"

"Oh dear, She's going to kill you" Uglypaw wipped back tears of laughter.

"Yeah. I should really apologize to her. She doesn't really deserve that"

"Seriously? that she-cat deserves WAY worse in my opinion!"

"Don't be so harsh"

"Well, it's not like she was not being harsh when she put a gash in my ear! over spilling some tea!"

"Yeah... that I can agree. But trust me, She can be nice if she's just pointed in the right direction"

"You keep going on about how Stargalaxy can be fixed and how she has a good side to her. all I see is a bossy, rich she-cat who thinks that she is the best, and can never be fixed!"

"Well, I think that she can be. She just needs the right trigger"

"Try having kits with her" Uglypaw spat. "Maybe that's the trigger she needs. you're already doing everything she tells you to do!"

"Well so do you!"

"Because It's my flippin' job, you idiot!"

The two cats stopped and looked at each other for a second.

"you wanna go first"

"No, I'll go first"

"Fine, lets do it together"

"Sorry," they said in unison.

"That was a rude thing to say on my side. All I wanted to say is that I'm worried about you following her every word as if it's a law." Uglypaw looked away.

"Me too. I know It's a tough subject for you. I should have stayed clear of it. I won't do that again" Facelicker nodded.

They continued on their walk as usual.

"That's what makes us different from them isn't it?"

"What?"

"That we make mistakes and realize that we made a mistake. and when we do, we try to fix it" Uglypaw looked at Facelicker.

"I agree. Hey, an interesting thing I just remembered hearing somewhere, do you know that clans used to be made up of cats like us?"

"You've got to be kidding"

"No, I'm not. I heard it from my dad. He said there was once a dark time when there were no Mary Sue's. Then, something happened. A young cat, don't remember her name, came to the clans and saved us all"

"I have no idea who you're talking about, but all I wanna say is that if she did exist, I hate her. But I doubt that story is true"

"I know. probably just an old kits-tale" Facelicker shook his head. "Why did I even remember this"

"Because you wanted to hear us up?"

"Most likely"

"So, how's your life going? any luck persuading your sister?"

Facelicker shook his head.

"I tried on multiple occasions. She keeps saying that she's happy, and doesn't need help, that her and Alphaheart love each other more than anything in the world. But I've seen how he treats her. Like she's his property! like she isn't someone who should have their own opinion! Like she's his prisoner"

Uglypaw paused.

"I really wish I could help. but sadly I'm useless in this situation"

"You're not useless Uglypaw! you cheer me up and help me keep going! If you keep doing that we'll for sure get Omagaheart out of her situation!"

I really wish I could help you with YOUR situation Facelicker. You're in just as much trouble with my sister as Omegaheart is with Alphaheart. Uglypaw thought to herself. But you just can't see how sh's using you. You aren't like her.

That's when Uglypaw became angry. Facelicker was an amazing cat! he should have been with a girl who truly saw him for what he was, not used him for her gain. Who that girl could be Uglypaw had no Idea, but she was sure that Facelicker would be much better off with this imaginary she-cat than with Stargalaxy.

"Sometimes I wish I was more like you Uglypaw. Not having a care about what sort of drama is going on in the clan, much less being a part of it"

"Trust me, you wouldn't like it"

"Too much work?"

"Too much work"

"I'm sure I could handle it"

"Yet you leave your nest unmade every single time I come to clean up"

"That's Stargalaxy not me, I swear!"

"Fine, whatever. Hey, want me to catch us a snack? I'm getting better at hunting"

"Sure. I would like that"

"I hope I manage to catch a shrew, what would you like?"

"I don't know, I like mice"

"Seriously? mice are so basic!"

"If you say so..."

"Hey, don't take my every word for granted. I'm just joking. I fully support you, even if you prefer something I don't really fancy. I'll gladly catch you a mouse if I find one"

"Thank you" Facelicker smiled. "I'm glad you do. Hey, you know what, I can't call you Uglypaw anymore"

"Huh? What do you mean?"

"I mean, I know that It's your name, but I just can't put myself to calling you ugly, because you're actually pretty. Do you mind if I call you something else?"

"Sure. would feel nice not to literally be called ugly every time my name is mentioned. so, what will you call me then?"

"Let me think"

They paused for a second. Facelicker looking at Uglypaw, trying to find something that would fit.

"Moon"

"huh?"

"Can I call you Moon? It's because when we became friends, you compared your life to a moon. also because your eye's are as bright as one"

"Oh stop," She laughed.

"So you like it, huh Moon?"

"I do" Uglypaw smiled "I too think it fits".

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Chapter 17: Stargalaxy goes into... wait! false alarm!

Facelicker went into camp knowing what was to come.

Stargalaxy was waiting for him in their den. she was sitting in their nest. her paws crossed. her mascara running.

Purpleshine sat next to her with tissues, trying to calm her down.

"You- You!" Stargalaxy growled when Facelicker came in.

"I think I should leave..." Said Purpleshine "I'll be in the warrior's den if you need me"

"Thank you Purpleshine. and you. You traitor. get over here this second!"

Facelicker came up to Stargalaxy.

"I'm sorry I disrespected you"

"You are the biggest idiot I ever saw in my life. I thought you loved me. I tried to force you to have a family with me. How nice is it that I never actually got to"

"Seriously Stargalaxy, I'm sorry! this won't happen again"

"Of course it won't. because we are breaking up. I'm tired of you treating me like trash. You're supposed to treat Uglypaw the way you treat me. How humiliating. My own tom-friend treats the servant better than he treats me"

"Please, Im really sorry. I didn't mean to do that"

"YOU didn't mean to do that. why does it always have to be about you?!"

Facelicker lovered his head.

"I'm ashamed of my actions"

"You should be. Oh, and take this stupid pendant you got me! It doesn't even look good on me!" With that she grabbed the chain on her neck and pulled it. It broke immediately. Stargalaxy stared at it for a moment as if she couldn't tell what it was after which she there it with such force it implanted itself in the ground.

"Get out! GET OUT! I don't want to see you! don't let me see you!" Stargalaxy howled.

Facelicker didn't even try to protest.

"Uglypaw! get Purpleshine to come here! And before you do that, get me four, No! six tubs of three flavor ice cream!"

Stargalaxy was completely broken. She had just broken up a relationship she had put so much work into! And Facelicker just betrayed her like that. plain and simple.

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Chapter 18: Stargalaxy wins drama queen

"I really don't know what to do Purpleshine!"

Stargalaxy was laying in a nest that she had all to herself now that Facelicker had been evicted. an endless amount of empty ice cream tubs and mascara and tear-smeared tissues were scatered all over.

"What do I do?! I looooooooooooooooove him, But he doesn't loooooooooooooooooooooove me! what do I do Purpleshine?! I had no other choice! But I just loooooooooooooooooooooooooooove him soooooooooooooooo muuuuuuuuuuuch!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! But he doesn't looooooooooooooooooooooooooveeeeeeeeeeee meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee"

"Hey, are you sure he doesn't love you?" Purpleshine bit her lip. "Maybe you just didn't quite get it?"

"He called me average-looking Purpleshine! Average-looking!"

"well, maybe he didn't mean it. what it was your fault?"

"My fault ?!?!?!?!??! Please don't tell me that you are also a traitor!!!!"

"No, I'm not. I'm your friend, and I'm here right now because you need support".

"Good. Gosh, I just hate, hate, hate him! but then I also love him! what in the world do I do!"

"Well, you could get off the ice cream"

"Fine. I agree. that was a bit too much ice cream"

"And after that, you can calm down and wipe your tears, because what I'm going to tell is going to get you mind blown!"

"What?!" Asked Stargalaxy. no longer upset.

"So Facelicker,"

"No. I don't want to hear anything about him! ever, ever, ever!"

"You didn't let me finish. So, Facelicker was asking me what color of jewels you like, when I asked why he wanted to know, he said that he needed it to buy a ring!"

"OH MI GOSH! Really?!"

"yes!"

"what do I do then?! How do I make him take me back?!"

"I don't know. That's up to you to decide"

Stargalaxy thought for a moment.

"Purpleshine, would you please be so kind and get that pendant that in the ground over there?"

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Chapter 19: Let's talk Break Up's

"Stop, Moon, you're gonna strangle me!" Facelicker laughed

"Well, maybe you should use some of your powers, Gary Stu!" Uglypaw laughed

"Then I might accidentally kill YOU! And we wouldn't want that, would we"

"No, we definitely wouldn't."

The two were play fighting in the small sunny clearing which served as Uglypaw and Shia's new home. Shia was sitting in the entrance of the den, staring into blank space, deep in thought and not even noticing the two friend's wrestling match.

They didn't know why they started wrestling, they didn't need to know. It was just fun.

"No sign of her" Shia mumbled. Then, realizing she had spoken out loud, she shook her head and continued staring into space.

"Who?" Uglypaw paused and got off of Facelicker whom she previously had pinned to the ground.

"No one"

"okay"

"Moon, can we stop, I'm getting tired!"

"I thought Mary Sue's didn't get tired!"

"you're impossible!"

"Thank you for the compliment!"

"Your welcome!"

"Fine. I was getting bored anyway. So, what do you wanna do?"

"I don't want to do anything active right now. can we just sit and talk?"

"Sure, If that's what you want"

They sat next to each other, breathing heavily.

"So, how's your relationship going?"

"I don't know Moon,"

"We can stop talking about it if you don't want to"

"No, it's alright. You see. ever since we got back together, I'd been... thinking"

"Go, on"

"Stargalaxy and I fight a lot and we've been doing this more even recently. She stopped arguing with me after we got together, but I think she just does that so we don't break up again. and even then, she's already dropping the 'let's start a family' hints by commenting how cute Perfestdance's kits are to my face. I was planning to propose to her before the breakup, and now I'm not sure if I want to anymore. I still told her I would do it sometime, to keep the surprise, but I'm really not sure. I was thinking about all the fights we had about the littlest things and I thought: if we argue over every topic, what will become of our relationship? She will just order me around and I will just do every single little thing she wants to avoid a conflict, and don't get to even state my opinion on the matter?"

"Finally you understand me"

"I do. I can't do this much longer"

"So, you're breaking up with her?"

"No. not yet"

"Facelicker. I have a question to ask you,"

"Yes, Moon?"

"ARE YOU INSANE?" Uglypaw screeched at the top of her lungs. "You just said that you realized that she is abusive, yet you still want her in your life?! Facelicker, she's using you! She will never have any respect for you!"

"I know. But sometimes I feel like she's my only choice. that if I broke everything I had with her, I would have no one better. that no one would want me"

"That's what she's telling you! she's guilt-tripping you into staying, do you know what that means?!"

"What?"

"That she's trying to convince you to stay! subconsciously, she realizes that you won't stay in this relationship if you are given any freedom. She's trapping you with guilt so that you can stay, and give her what she needs. She wants to have total control of your actions!"

"Do you think I don't realize that? I do Moon, I really, do. But it's not easy to make myself believe that I'm not the one at fault here"

"I know. that's exactly how I feel when your clan is pushing me around"

"So you understand what I'm going through right now?"

Uglypaw nodded.

"Now that I think about it, our situations are really alike. And we have to do something about this Facelicker, we really have to. I don't know how, or..."

"It's good that we both realize this. Moon, will you help me break it up with Stargalaxy?"

"Gladly. and will you help me with the clan?"

"It will be a pleasure"

"thank you"

"your welcome. Oh, if only mine and Stargalaxy's relationship could be as respecting and understanding as ours" Facelicker mumbled.

"What?"

"Nothing. It was nice seeing you"

"You too!"

Uglypaw smiled as she watched her friend get up and walk down the hill to camp. She didn't realize it, but she was blushing.

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Chapter 20: Warning! this chapter contains Alabama!

Barbiepelt and Kenspark announced their wedding on pretty short notice from the set date.

Their wedding wouldn't be anything way too special. Just a quiet ceremony in the forest, an after-party in camp, and no honeymoon.

Stargalaxy being the long-time friend, and beloved half-sister of the bride and groom was chosen as the maid of honor. Perfectdance and Memeheart's kits (who were born just under a moon ago), Nayankit and Dancekit, were chosen as the flower she-kits, and Potatokit was chosen as the ring barrier. Famousstar would personally get the two married, and everything couldn't be more perfect.

"Isn't it amazing?" Asked Stargalaxy as Purpleshine helped brush her fur on the day before the big day. "they have been together for so long, and now they're finally getting married! They are like the second-best couple in the clans! The first being Me and Facelicker naturally, what do you think about this Purpleshine?"

"I'm not sure... I mean, aren't they like... littermate's?"

"Oh come on, Who cares? It's true love!"

"Alright, maybe."

"So, who are you going with?"

"Huh? What do you mean?"

"Oh, sorry. let me rephrase myself. Who is your plus one to this wedding?"

"Oh, nobody. I didn't invite anyone"

"Well, that isn't good. Who are you going to dance with?"

"I don't really like ... Dancing"

"Oh come on. you're a great dancer!"

"Doesn't mean I like it"

"Purpleshine, please. I'm your best friend! I can't let you sit aside while everyone is having fun? Can you imagine how humiliating that will be? Me and Facelicker dancing like the lovebirds we are, and my best friend sitting the whole time out?"

"Fine," Purpleshine lowered her eyes and stopped brushing for a moment. "I'll ask someone out"

"Oooh! You should ask Wingflight, I saw him looking dreamy-eyed at you. OMG. If I hadn't been taken I would have asked him myself"

"I'm not sure. Didn't he like... Ask YOU out already? I don't really want to feel like a last resort after his first plan failed"

Sure, it was true. Wingflight had asked Stargalaxy to go to the wedding with him. As friends obviously, but Stargalaxy knew how it all went. First, he asked her as a friend, then he would go on a date with her, and then ask her to be his she-cat friend. No. Stargalaxy couldn't go with him. Besides, Stargalaxy had already made plans to go with Facelicker.

"Oh, come on. You'll fit in perfectly!"

Purpleshine sighed.

"Fine. Just one try, for your sake."

"Thank you Purpleshine! I knew that you could be trusted!"
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The day of the wedding came. Everything was as planned.

It was already leaf-fall and it wasn't as warm as the couple would like it, but there were still some privileges leaf-fall had over green-leaf, such as the leaves being beautiful shades of yellow, orange, and red. So when the sun shines through the leaves, the whole clearing seemed to be lit with pure golden light.

The clearing was cleanly swept of thorns and branches, and the floor was covered in even more leaves. The chairs and arch were matching brown and gold. A few musicclan cats that were invited, had set up a small stage from which they would play the music.

Nayankit, Dancekit, and Potatokit were running around in their matching yellow outfits.

"Hey!" Smiled as she padded over to Stargalaxy. She was dressed in a pastel yellow dress with a bow on the back.

"Hi! So, who'd you come with ?!"

The smile disappeared from Purpleshine's face.

"No one. I came alone. Wingflight said no. He already got invited by HarryPotter"

Stargalaxy couldn't quite put her thoughts into a straight sentence.

"Wait, so... But you... He ... So who... Wait, so are they like... Gay?"

"Something like that."

"Oh dear, can you like, not show up then?"

"Huh?"

"Yeah, It would just be like, really embarrassing if you didn't come to the dance floor.

"It's alright, I was thinking maybe..." Purpleshine blushed

"You know someone you can ask?"

"Yeah, kind of"

"well go ask them then!"

"No, I'd rather not go at all. I'll just skip the party I guess. see you tomorrow?"

"see you" Stargalaxy smiled.

Stargalaxy could have spent the whole day, just standing there and looking at the clearing, but she was tapped on the shoulder by Guccipeplt who told her it was time to get ready.

Fashionclan cats got straight to work on Stargalaxy and Barbiepelt. They washed their pelts to perfect cleanness (which wasn't a lot, because most Amazingclan cats took really good care of themselves). They applied makeup and painted their claws with gold claw polish.

Finally, everything was ready. the guests were seated. and it was the time.

music started playing.

Stargalxy came first, in her yellow and orange bridesmaid dress. after her came Potatokit, carrying the rings on a silk pillow. After him came his sisters, Nayankit and Dancekit, both in matching yellow and gold dresses, scattering yellow and white rose petals from their baskets as they walked. finally, came the bride.

Barbiepelt was unusually pretty. she had managed to get rid of the weight she had at Stargalaxy's tea party and now looked skinnier than a twig. her blonde pelt was perfectly brushed and her hair was half in a bun and the rest flowing down in loose beach waves. she was wearing a long white sleeveless dress which sparkled gold as she moved.

The ceremony went perfectly, everyone cried as the groom kissed the bride, and rose petals started falling on them. It all made Stargalaxy start fantasizing about her own special kiss from Facelicker when their wedding day came. she could already imagine the wedding bells ringing.

Finally, the ceremony was over, and everyone left the clearing and went to camp for the after-party. Stargalaxy was invited to ride in the limousine with the newlyweds and she happily agreed.

The after-party was just as perfect as the ceremony. confetti, balloons, and streamers were everywhere. Stargalaxy watched in awe as Barbiepelt and Kenspark cut the huge eleven-layer chocolate cake decorated with roses and plastic figures of the newlyweds on the very top layer.

The food was delicious. there were salads, and steaks, and soups, and noodles, and fish, and too many different types of desserts and appetizers to keep track of. But the biggest hit of all was the chocolate fountain which stood on a separate table, surrounded by assorted fruits and cookies.

Finally, when all the toasts were said, and most of the food was eaten, the happy couple stood up for the first dance. they twirled like butterflies all over the dance floor for a while and then gestured everyone to join them.

Stargalaxy quickly spotted Facelicker and dragged him to the dance floor before he managed to escape or was dragged away by another she-cat.

"So, are you enjoying the party?" she whispered as they twirled.

"I don't know Stargalaxy, seems a bit too... loud and crazy"

"Oh, come on. It isn't that bad. wait until you see what I planned for OUR wedding"

"You've already planned everything didn't you?"

"Of course!"

"Okay..."

"Hey, are you even here right now?"

"Yes. yes, I am. It's just... I'm not really in the mood for dancing"

"Oh please, we just started!"

Facelicker shook his head

"You realize how embarrassing it will be for me to just stand there in the corner while others are dancing? look! even the kits are dancing!" She gestured to Perfectdance's kits who were sloppily attempting to follow all the movements the adults were. "Please, for me?"

Facelicker shook his head again.

"Sorry, Stargalaxy. I have to sit down.

Stargalaxy felt betrayed. she muttered a curse word under her breath. She dreamed about dancing with Facelicker at this wedding ever since it was announced, and now he just sat down! She eyed the small table on which the alcohol was placed. she wondered if going over there and getting herself drunk would be a good idea when someone called her.

She turned to see Purpleshine, dressed in a simple green dress. It wasn't something you would wear to a wedding. The green was a wired shade that would scare most cats way from wearing it, but mixed with Purpleshines soft lilac fur it gave her the appearance of some pretty field flower.

"Purpleshine, what are you doing here! you said that you were gonna stay in the den!"

Purpleshine looked down.

"Sorry. The party was so loud that I couldn't hear my movie playing, even with headphones on. and it seemed pretty fun, so I didn't listen to you and came out. I'm sorry"

"It's alright"

"Why aren't you dancing with Facelicker?"

"He didn't wanna. I feel very embarrassed now because I don't have a partner to dance with"

"I feel sorry for you"

"What will I do now!

"Well, you could dance with me. I don't have someone to dance with either"

"Alright"

The two entered the dance floor. at first, they were dancing slowly, and at the edge of the crowd. slowly, they started dancing faster.

Stargalaxy stopped comprehending what was going on. there were no more problems in the world, no other cats. there was just her, and Purpleshine, and their dance.

when they finally stopped, Stargalaxy found that they were in the middle of the dance floor. no one was dancing anymore, they were just standing quietly and looking at them.

Had I done something wrong? a thought zoomed through Stargalaxy's head. then everyone started clapping.

When the applause were over, Barbiepelt walked to the center of the room. everyone knew exactly what she was going to do, and all the toms slipped to the side, and all the single she-cats walked to the front.

Barbiepelt turned around, took a deep breath, and threw her bouquet over her head.

All of the she-cats started jumping up in hopes of catching it. Stargalaxy was the most determined. If she caught the bouquet, Facelicker would have no other choice but to marry her.

The bouquet soared up as high as the treetops and as it was landing, Stargalaxy leaped up and snatched it.

Everyone started clapping as she landed on all fours and made her way over to Facelicker.

"So honey, do you have anything to tell me?" She purred.

"Yeah, yeah. good job catching that bouquet"

"Do you know what me catching it means?"

"Yes, yes I do"

"Kiss, Kiss, Kiss!" The crowd chanted

"Please, no, not here" Facelicker tried to protest

"Kiss, Kiss, Kiss!" The crowd continued chanting. Perfectdance closed her kit's eyes with her paws.

"I didn't brush my teeth this morning!"He tried to make an excuse

"We don't care! Just kiss her already!" Someone yelled from the crowd.

"Just kiss me you dummy!" Stargalaxy hissed

"O-Okay" Facelicker carefully leaned in.

What was wrong with him?! he liked that usually! Stargalaxy decided to put matters into her own paws. She threw aside the bouquet and pulled him into a long, passionate kiss.

when they pulled apart the crowd was standing around them. some squealing, some awwing, some turning away in disgust, some staring at Facelicker with jealous eyes.

"Well, I guess we can end the party on a happy note!" Announced Kenspark.

Everyone started making their way to their dens. The last cat outside was Facelicker.

He studied the ground carefully, searching for something. finally, he found it. he picked up the bouquet that Stargalxy had abandoned. He smiled, and without saying a word, padded out of camp. He thought he had escaped unnoticed, but he was wrong.

a pair of bright violet eyes were carefully watching his every move from the darkness of the warriors den.

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Chapter 21: Uglypaw has a strange feeling

Facelicker padded into the cleaning. Uglypaw was nowhere in sight. Shia was laying in her nest.

"What do you think you're doing here?"

"Em, hi. I'm Facelicker, Moon, I mean Uglypaw's friend! I've been coming here for ages, you just..."

"Oh, yeah I remember now"

"So... Where's Uglypaw at?"

"Where do you think she can be? She was forced to clean your camp as usual"

Facelicker looked down. He felt a bit guilty that he didn't think of that. And he thought he was her friend.

"Facelicker!" Uglypaw's voice cut through the silence.

"Moon! It's so good to see you!"

"You too! Uh, what is that?"

Uglypaw gestured to the bouquet that Facelicker was still holding.

"Oh, this? That's just Barbiepelt's bouquet, though...you might wanna have it? I know. I sound like an idiot right now"

"Because you are one" Uglypaw laughed

Facelicker laughed along. It was an honest joke on Uglypaw's side, with no hidden meaning, not even a hint. Just a joke.

"They're pretty" Uglypaw smiled as she breathed in the rose's sweet smell. "Not my favorites, but still, thank you"

"Oh, what flowers are your favorite then?"

"I like snowdrops, wild cherry blossoms, and marigolds"

"Which are?..."

"Snowdrops are small white flowers that look like three white drops hanging from a green stem. Wild cherry blossoms are white, sometimes pinkish flowers that grow on wild cherry trees. And marigolds are yellow or orange field flowers".

"Wow. where did you learn all this stuff?"

"I've had some experience making flower arrangements for the camp" Uglypaw smiled not noticing how Facelicker's dark grey cheeks turned slightly pink.

"Well, you're really smart"

"Thank you"

"It's sad that you weren't allowed to attend the wedding"

Uglypaw shrugged.

"I would have just ruined everything. everyone would start throwing glares and nasty comments about how ugly I am. besides, I don't even know how to dance, even if I did, who'd dance with me?"

"I would. It would be a pleasure"

"Oh, shut up. your she-cat friend was right there the whole time!"

"She didn't dance with me"

"Really?"
"Yeah, she danced with Purpleshine"

"Wait, let me imagine this" Uglypaw tried not to laugh "She actually chose Purpleshine over you?"

"Yeah. Well, actually, not really. I just refused to dance with her, and Purpleshine needed a dance partner"

"Still!"
"Oh, and after Stargalaxy stopped kissing me I noticed that Purpleshine maybe looked a bit jealous"

"You, You and Stargalaxy kissed?" UGlypaw asked with a trembling voice

"Yeah..."

Uglypaws face dropped.

"Oh, I didn't mean it like that. she caught the bouquet, and the crowd was urging us to. I didn't want to, but she kissed me anyways"

"Oh, alright" Uglypaw nodded

"I swear Moon, I didn't even enjoy her kiss, it was all sloppy and my whole mouth was covered in her horrible lipstick. Honestly, at that moment, I would much rather have been kissing you than her"

"You would want to kiss me?"

Facelicker blushed

"I-I meant that I would just rather kiss you than her. that's a compliment"

"Sure..." Uglypaw smiled. "Anyways, let's change the subject. was the food good?"

"Yeah, but not as good as the prey you catch"

"Aw, thank you.

Facelicker suddenly became tense.

"What's wrong?"

"I have to go no. Stargalaxy usually likes it if I cuddle her at this time in the night"

"I thought you said no more following her every order?"

"I know. but if I don't do it, she'll get up and go search for me. and that would most likely mean an end to our meetings"

"Oh, alright then. see you tomorrow?"

"See you Moon" Facelicker smiled and started down the hill.

Uglypaw really wished that he could stay a little longer. She liked to spend time with him. with Facelicker she felt cozy and safe like she could tell him every single last thing she knew.

She had also realized that she also felt another feeling when he was around. It was a wired, heart-tingling feeling that she had never felt before. It was like excitement and shyness and passion and fast heartbeat and paw's sweating were mixed together. What was this new feeling and why did only come when Facelicker was around. why hadn't she ever felt it before? What was this feeling called? Did this feeling even have a name?

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Chapter 22: Stargalaxy's A+ relationship guide, part two!

Facelicker and Stargalaxy sat together and watched the sunset behind the trees on the opposite shore of the lake. The air was already pretty cold. the trees were beginning to intensely shade their leaves. everything was pointing to the fact that leaf-fall was coming to an end.

Stargalaxy rubbed her paws on the cup of pumpkin spice latte she was holding, trying to warm them. She was wearing a cream knit sweater and an orange striped scarf. She was wearing her round glasses again. She was also sporting a short brown wig.

Facelicker was only wearing a bright pink sweater, which didn't really sit well with Stargalaxy.

"Nice weather isn't it?" Stargalaxy purred.

"Y-yeah" Facelicker shivered "It would be better it was a bit warmer"

"Oh, come on, it's not that bad yet. I heard no-leaf is way colder" Stargalaxy has never actually seen no-leaf with her own eyes.

"I know" Replied Facelicker. "I've seen it. In fact, all of us who were in the nursery together had seen it except for you"

"How?"

"You and M-Uglypaw, were born in March" Faceliker began

"Don't talk about her!"
"Fine. anyways, Omaegaheart and I were born a moon before you, in February, and Purpleshine was born four weeks before you, so..."

"Oh yeah, I get it now" Stargalaxy cut him off.

They sat in silence for a while, just watching as the sun half disappeared behind the horizon and sipping their pumpkin spice latte's.

"So," Stargalaxy broke the silence. "Not hinting on anything, but now would be a perfect time"

Facelicker jumped a bit from her voice but quickly calmed down.

"For what?"

"Oh, you know"

"Stargalaxy, you know that the more you ask the longer it will take me"

"Yeah, and I don't think you're even planning to anymore" Stargalaxy sniffed. She had put such large efforts into rebuilding their relationship, but Facelicker didn't seem to like her as much after the breakup.

"I do, It's just..."

"If you wanted to you would have done it already"

"I just want it to be special"

"What's special to you? I can arrange anything!"

"I just can't do this right now. I want EVERYTHING to be perfect. not just in the proposal, but our lives too"

"Oh, come on. our lives are already perfect!"

"Well, not really"

"Oh, yeah. the thing that is imperfect in our lives is that we still aren't married, and we don't have a family together! seriously! Three out of four of my sisters, counting The one that's dead, Have all been married! Kitsparkle got married a long time ago, Perfectdance has gotten married two moons ago and already has three kits, and Barbiepelt just got married recently! seriously! If we continue like this, Glittergaze will get married and have kits faster than we do. And Glittergaze is asexual and child-free!"

"Stragalaxy, please, I'll do it eventually, just not now!"

"Oh, come on. You just don't want to have kits with me, don't you?"

"So what if I don't ? What if I want the time to build the relationship?"

"What is there to buid?! Our relationship is perfect! You're just being selfish! You're only thinking about yourself in this situation! what about me?"

"What about you?"

"I also have things I want"

"And, shouldn't we discuss what we want before we do anything?"

Stargalaxy started fake crying

"Why are you so mean to me?!"

"Me? Mean to you? In what way?"

"You're being selfish!"

"I just suggested that we talk things over first"

"Why should we? I'm always the one right in the end anyway"

"That's because your ideas are the only ideas we ever discuss. I'm sorry but it's true"

"I do everything for you Facelicker! And you just treat me like this? Maybe a pretty ring and a fancy wedding aren't worth it!"

"Is that a break up?"

"You wish!" Stargalaxy stormed off. why was Facelicker so rude and selfish?! she only wanted what was best!

Facelicker stayed where he was. He didn't think he did the wrong thing. It gave him some more motivation to break up with Stargalaxy. He knew Moon would be thrilled when she heard that. She would be very happy. And when Moon was happy, Facelicker was happy. He decided not to wait and go tell her right that moment.

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Chapter 23: Uglypaw is excited about leaves

Uglypaw flopped into her nest. Today was an awful day. She didn't get a lot of sleep last night, so she accidentally dozed off a bit while doing the dishes. For that mistake, Famousstar forced her to clean Stargalaxy's den ten times, and now she could barely feel her own paws.

"Well, at least that idiot is happy" Uglypaw thought as she breathed into the moss.

"Hey Uglypaw, why the face?" Shia lifted her head

"Fell asleep. Was forced to clean. That's it."

"Makes sense" Shia bit her lip "Here, got you something to cheer you up"

She picked up a shrew that had been laying near her and tossed it over to Uglypaw who started intensely inhaling the food.

"Oh, and your mate came by. Asked where you were and dropped something off for you"

"Wha- who?"

"Facelicker"

"What? Facelicker's not my mate! We're just friends!"

"You spend a ton of time together," Shia started counting. "He gives you gifts, You tell him all your secrets, He even gave you a cute nickname! After all that, should I even mention that you whisper his name while you sleep"

Uglypaw looked down at the half-eaten shrew. She felt embarrassed. Her and Facelicker? Mates?! That could never be possible!

Then again, she did have that strange feeling around him, could that possibly be... No! She shook those thoughts aside. They could never be together. It just wasn't possible.

"What did he drop off for me?"

"See for yourself darling" Shia shrugged and gestured somewhere behind Uglypaw.

Uglypaw turned to find a small bouquet of leaf-fall leaves laying right next to her nest. She did not understand how she didn't notice it before.

"Wow! they're so pretty!"

"Seriously? They're just leaves!"

"They're not just leaves, they're leaves that Facelicker gave me!"
"Wow. and here you are saying that you aren't into him"

"I'm not! we're just friends!"

"Yeah, yeah. Go on if you want to. I'm going to sleep. good night!"

Uglypaw stayed awake for a while more. admiring the gift. They may have just been regular leaves, but those leaves had just saved her day.

She looked up at the sky. the moon was a perfect crescent, and the stars were twinkling brighter than any glitter-covered dress that Furbysong owned.

Facelicker would have loved this view. Uglypaw thought. We would just sit here, and look at the night sky and talk about nothing in particular. Perhaps he would even tell her that she was beautiful, and maybe, just maybe, he would curl his tail around her and comfort her...

"Shia?"

"Yeah?"

"Can I ask a question?"

"Only if it isn't anything about my personal business and places, make it quick"

"Shia," Uglypaws voice trembled as she spoke, "What does being in love feel like?".

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Chapter 24: Uglypaw gets jealous

Facelicker ran into the clearing, panting. Uglypaw, who was cleaning up the den, stopped what she was doing and ran over.

"Are you alright?"

"Yeah, just tired"

"What happened?"

"I was just on a date with Stargalaxy. we were just watching a movie, and she wanted to kiss and..."

"Yeah" Uglypaw nodded.

"Hey, Is everything alright?"

"Yeah, I think so" Uglypaw shivered "It's just you promised..."

"Hey, Moon, I didn't want to kiss her at all, I swear"

"Yeah, It's just that you're spending so much time with her... and so little with me... I am not pressuring you into spending more time with me, I swear!"

"You seem kind off today. Moon, are you jealous?"

"Jealous? Me? Never!" Uglypaw tried to laugh it off.

"No, seriously. If you want to I can cut out some time in my day to visit you"

"Seriously, You don't have to if you don't want to"

"But what if I want to?"

The two sat in silence for a while. both trying to comprehend what was going on.

"Sorry, that was a bit... awkward"

"Yeah, forgive me too"

"so... wanna talk about something else?"

"Yeah. sure"

"So... I meet up with Purpleshine yesterday. we had a nice chat about Stargalaxy and mine relationship, she actually supports me on wanting to break up with her. We ended up talking for a long time, she's actually pretty nice. We like a lot of the same movies and foods and other stuff. so yeah, it was nice to catch up,"

Uglypaw wasn't very familiar with Purpleshine, but she knew that she and Facelicker used to be good friends when they were younger. Could Facelicker actually like Purpleshine? That would make sense, they did apparently get along pretty well. perhaps they might actually have a good relationship...

"And you know what I told her?"

"What? you like her or something?"

"No! are you crazy? I told her about you! I could never date Purpleshine"

A hopeful spark shot across her eyes, but it quickly disappeared.

"Well, it's debatable who's the crazy one here. You told someone about our friendship without asking me when we wanted to keep it a secret. also, isn't Purpleshine Stargalaxy's best friend?"

Facelicker looked down and blushed.

"Sorry. Purpleshine just made me feel comfortable enough to trust her"

"Yeah, just please think before you speak next time, alright? And please make sure not a single soul learns about what you told her."

"Okay"

"So. what do you want to do? I kind of want to go practice some hunting"

"Sounds fun. I bet I can catch more than you can,"

"Yeah right, idiot"

"oh come on!"

"Just because you're a Gary Stu doesn't mean you're the best"

"Um, that's kinda the whole point?"

"Well whatever the point is, you're doing an awful job at it!"

"Thanks!"

"Your welcome!"

They spend the rest of the day in the forest chasing mice, squirrels, and rabbits. they had a fun time didn't speak of what happened that morning again.

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Chapter 25: Stargalaxy wants to go to a ball

Stargalaxy and Facelicker were strolling through the forest. They wanted to just take a small walk, maybe go out to dinner at that Italian place that opened recently or something. They didn't talk. they just walked and wondered their own thing.

Stargalaxy was wondering about something very special, she already had everything planned, she already had to speak to Facelicker.

"Hey, sweetheart?"

"Yes, Stargalaxy?"

"I need to talk to you about something"

Facelicker tensed.

"If it's about getting married or having kits then sorry, I'm not in the mood"

"You're never in the mood!"

"Whatever. anyways, what do you want to talk about if it's not that?"

"I have an idea for a really nice date!"

"Go on, you've got my interest"

"Well, you know that Haloween is coming up?"

"Yeah, so what? You wanna go trick or treating or something? that would actually be pretty fun!"

"Trick or treating?! please! that thing is only fun for little kits! I have a BETTER plan!"

"Okay?..."

"So, each year, fashionclan throws a HUGE Halloween ball where all of the most important cats in the clan are invited. This event is very exclusive, It's hard to get a ticket even if you're a part of that clan! The tickets are limited. there are HUGE lines for every single one of them!"

"And...?"

"I managed to get us two tickets to this super-mega-duper-ultra-exclusive event!"

"That's is... awesome Stargalaxy! so... what do we have to do at this... ball event thing...?"

"Oh, classical ball stuff! We dance, We eat, We meet people, that sort of thing!"

"Cool! I guess..."

"Yeah, And I have a great idea for our costumes!"

"Wait, we have to wear costumes?"

"Of course! It's a Halloween ball! We have to wear costumes!"

"Oh, alright. what's the plan then ?"

"I want us to wear couple costumes, so we match!"

"You mean like cookies and milk, or salt and pepper, or french fries and ketchup?"

"No! What kind of a brain do you have! This is a fancy event, We have to dress up fancy! and you can't really make french fries and ketchup into something fancy"

"Okay... so what's your idea?"

"We dress up as Yin and Yang"

"The who?"

"Not the who, the what! it's that circular black and white sign with dots in the middle"

"Okay, I guess I get that. I would still rather dress up as something fun and go trick or treating"

"Oh, you just don't love me!"

Facelicker sighed.

"Fine. we'll do it your way"

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Chapter 26: Stargalaxy should really look into getting a fairy godmother

"No! NO!!!" Stargalaxy pouted. "I'm not wearing that! the skirt is WAY too short, and I specifically asked for a sweetheart neckline, NOT A FLIPPING STRAIGHT ACROSS!!!"

"I'm sorry! but it's simply not gonna stay up if we go for a sweetheart!" Visko-Kitty cried. "The dress is too heavy!"

"Then do something about it!" Stargalaxy screamed.

"Look, do you want this dress or not?!"

"I do. And we specifically hired you to make it! And what do you do? You don't even look at what I want!"

"Well, your design is horrible! Silk doesn't work well with velvet, and the dress is too heavy for a low sweetheart neckline!"

"Well then do something about it! You are a flipping designer!"

Stargalaxy stormed off to take the dress off. Facelicker and Visco-Kitty exchanged looks.

"I apologize for the inconvenience"

"No need. She gets like that often"

"I will come back tomorrow, I will see what I can do to satisfy her"

"Thank you very much. I'll pay you double the price to repay for all the trouble"

"oh, no need. I've seen worse"

Visco-Kitty left. Stargalaxy poked her head through the curtain.

"Is she gone?"

"Yeah"

"Thank the clans," Stargalaxy went out and stretched. "That little idiot should learn a little something about customer service. Seriously, everyone is half-finished with their costume! We are the only one's who barely started! anyways, all of this is way too much stress on me. I'm going to bed. Wake me up at seven, I have a reservation at a restaurant with my sister"

"Who..."

"Glittergaze obviously. who else do you expect me to invite? Uglypaw?"

"N-no. I meant Perfectdance or Barbieplet"

"Well, Barbiepelt has a claw appointment. And Perfectdance already has plans to go on a date with her mate to get away from the kits for at least one afternoon"

"Oh, alright" Facelicker acknowledged to himself that Perfectdance and Memehart never actually did any parenting to Nayankit, Dancekit, and Potatokit instead leaving them to explore the limits of their ipads for the whole day.

"Yeah, see you, dear" With that Stargalaxy padded to the den.

Uglypaw came over and started to pick up the scraps of fabric. Facelicker tried to help her but she stopped him.

"No, If anybody sees this they might suspect something"

"Oh, right. sorry Moon"

Uglypaw wanted to point out that the nickname might also cause suspicion but stayed silent.

"I just hate when Stargalaxy makes plans for something epic. She always expects me to act thankful and be happy about it"

"That's what she's like. She could at least be thankful for the dress"

"Yeah, I just wish I could break up with her already. I just can't stand to be her tom-friend anymore"

"Why don't you do it there?"

Facelicker shook his head.

"I can't. that will be too flashy. It will cause too much drama and attention"

Uglypaw nodded.

"I really wish I could take you to that ball thing instead of Stargalaxy"

"Yeah..."

"What?"

"Nothing. I better get going. see you later"

Uglypaw got up and hurried out of camp. She had a plan. She just wished that it would work. She wished that Facelicker would like what she was going to do.

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Chapter 27: The Ball Gets Interrupted

Stargalaxy and Facelicker exited the limo. They were standing in front of an old abandoned two-leg nest. It was as if it could collapse at any second.

Stargalaxy was dressed in a white dress a long flared skirt and a black choker necklace without pendants. She wore a straight white wig.

Facelicker was wearing a simple black suit with a white bowtie.

"Please act normal" Stargalaxy whispered under her breath.

"I'll try" Facelicker gulped.

They entered the building and stopped in the doorway. mouths gaping. The room was huge. It was all in white and yellow and gold. Crystal chandeliers were lighting the room bright as day. Tall columns held up the ceiling that was so high up that only someone with wings could reach it. There were Halloween decorations everywhere.

Their arrival was announced, and they made their way down into the room.

Everyone stared in awe as Stargalaxy and Facelicker made their way through the room, Many complimented the idea and Stargalaxy's dress. Despite the event being very VIP, there was a fair amount of cats there. Stragalaxy even spotted some of her clanmates. Glittergaze as a dead bride. Barbiepelt and Kenspark, as a sexy police officer and a criminal. Famousstar and Pinkshine, dressed as Sharkboy and Lavagirl (They really looked the part with their pelt colors).

"Excuse me" A voice sounded behind them

They turned to see Pradastar, the cat in charge of fashionclan and the one throwing the party. He was dressed as a vampire. his costume was very detailed.

"Oh, hello there sr" Stargalaxy smiled

"It is really nice to see that you were able to come. May I just say that you are the most beautiful couple"

Facelicker shifted uneasily.

"Why thank you! I do really hope that you and your mate's relationship is just as nice as our's is"

Pradastar looked down.

"Sadly, no"

"Oh, dear, I hope Preppypelt is alright,"

"Yes. she is. She can't be doing better. I found out that she was cheating on me with Edgyboy for a long time. It also turns out that our beloved daughter, Glamshine, wasn't mine but his. of course, I divorced her immediately. She didn't even cry a little when I announced it. She just said that she never loved me. right after we finalized the divorce she ran squealing into his paws and started kissing him. She married him the next day. she changed completely in a matter of days. She is no longer that sweet shy she-cat that I fell for. she cut her hair and dyed it black and red. She got piercings and tattoos. she started wearing leather jackets and torn jeans. she threw out all of her old clothes including the glasses that were her favorite accessory. she started using curse words which was a definite no for her. She has also been complaining about how Preppypelt doesn't really suit her..." He stayed silent for a few moments. "I made sure that neither of them make it to this party. But I do wish I could have the old Preppypelt back"

"Oh, That is really sad. I hope that everything will be nice for you"

"Thank you Stargalaxy, I appreciate it"

"Your welcome. Now Facelicker, do you want to ask me something?"

"Huh? Oh, yeah! wait... what?"

Stargalaxy rolled her eyes.

"You're hopeless. It's not like I'm going to ask myself to dance with me"

"Oh, right. Stargalaxy, wanna dance?"

"Close enough. try again"

"Stargalaxy, would you like to dance with me?"

"Of coarse! that's more like it!"

They entered the dance floor. Stargalaxy moved smoothly like a butterfly, the long flowing skirt of her dress made he movements look even more magical. But Facelicker seemed distracted. He wasn't paying much attention to what he was doing, and he almost stepped on Stargalaxy's paw several times.

"Whatch where you're going!" Stargalaxy hissed.

"Sorry!" Facelicker replied still looking distracted.

"Hey, will you pay attention to me?"

"Yeah, yeah"

He continued being distracted but Stargalaxy chose to keep silent.

They danced for a while more, Stargalaxy trying to get Facelicker to be more active and to come into the center, but Facelicker wouldn't budge.

If only there was something or someone to make him snap out of it! Stargalaxy thought.

And just as she thought that the doors in the ballroom flew agar. Everyone stopped what they were doing and looked up at the top of the double staircase.

The new guest was a black she-cat. She was wearing a gorgeous silver dress with a long layered tule skirt that dragged on the floor a bit. the dress was decorated with an infinite amount of small beads and sparkles that gave the impression that the mysterious guest was wearing the night sky itself. She wore white gloves on her paws. On her head was a dark wig with long curly hair. Her face was hidden behind a silver mascarade mask with crescent designs on it and several feathers on the right side. on the cat's neck was a black ribbon with a single silver moon crescent pendant on it.

The crowd was so silent you could hear the cat next to you breathe. Nobody knew who the unexpected guest was. Stargalaxy was getting jealous of that cat's fashion style. The she-cat was the first to break the silence.

"Good evening everyone. I apologize for taking so long. I hope I am not late".

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Chapter 28: The Mysterious Guest

The mysterious she-cat made her way down the staircase. The cloth in her skirt shimmered and twinkled like the night sky as she moved.

Everyone stayed silent as she stepped onto the floor.

"Oh, Is there something wrong?" The she-cat mewed.

The crowd started to go back to their previous activities. Stargalaxy chased after the she-cat through the crowd.

"Hey, you! In the silver dress!"

"Yes?" The she-cat turned around.

"May I please ask you to leave. You are stealing my attention!"

"Oh, well don't you think the others have a right to decide who they give their attention to?"

"Chose?! Please, missy, I'm the most important cat in this room. well, now that I think about it, I'm the most important cat in the whole entire world!"

"Oh really? Has the world told you that?"

The few cats around them who overheard the conversation started laughing. Stargalaxy felt embarrassed. She was just humiliated by a complete stranger!

"Whatever. Just get out of here, will you?"

"Uuuuum... No. I just arrived, the trip was long, and I am not here to awe a bunch of cats by my outfit"

"Oh. I get what you're saying. Don't even think about it. The crown of the queen of the Halloween ball is mine, and mine only!"

"Oh, I'm not interested in a stupid crown. I'm here for something much more important"

"Really?" Stargalaxy smirked. "what could be more important at a Haloween ball than to win the crown? Please tell me, oh great mysterious she-cat, what is it that you want here?"

"I'm here to see someone" She replied calmly. "Someone who I need to talk to. The sooner, the better".

"Oh wow. What is this? 'Daughter of a Rose'? 'No, Maybe, Yes'? 'The Letter of the Sea'? Because I seriously feel like I'm in a romance movie right now. and not even as the main character!"

"Well, maybe that's because you aren't the main character. Maybe nobody really is" With that, She walked off and disappeared into the crowd.

Stargalaxy stood there baffled. Facelicker walked up to her.

"Let's go dance" She whispered.

"What? But I just wanted to go grab something to eat!"

"NOW!" Stargalaxy dragged him after herself.

And once again, they started twirling and spinning and leaping around the room. Stargalaxy got really into the process. She almost forgot about her horrible encounter when the speaker announced.

"And now, I would like everyone to go grab someone other than who they came with"

Stargalaxy knew exactly who she would dance with next. She ripped herself from Facelickers embrace and ran through the crowd, trying to find Pradastar.

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Chapter 29: The She-Cat In Silver Unmasked (Figuratively Speaking)

Facelicker found himself alone in the crowd. everywhere around him, couples were ripping apart are finding themselves new partners.

If only she was here... He thought.

Facelicker felt a tap on his back. He spun around to find the she-cat in the silver dress standing behind him.

"Excuse me, May I have this dance?'

"S-sure!"

"Thank you Faclicker"

Facelicker was too phased to realize that the she-cat in silver already knew his name.

They started dancing. the she-cat in silver was a natural. she spun easily in his paws. Her dress shimmering with every constellation you could possibly think of. For some reason, Facelicker came to the realization that the she-cat seemed familiar.

"Excuse me, may I ask a question?"

"Yes, of coarse"

"Have we meet before?"

The she-cat paused for a second and then answered.

"Yes. yes, we have met before. We have meet before many times in fact"

Facelicker got confused.

"Who?..."

"Have you still not realized?" The she-cat lifted her head to look him in the face.

At first, Facelicker didn't notice anything. then, he saw it. From behind the mask, two large deep blue eyes were staring at him.

"Moon!"

The she-cat smiled.

"Good to see you too stupid"

"Where in the world did you get all of this?!" Facelicker looked Uglypaw over.

"Oh, this? the dress is the one that Stargalaxy rejected. I found the mask in the den where the tools and a ton of old stuff is kept. Purpleshine let me borrow the wig. She caught me trying to leave the camp, but when she realized what I was doing she actually let me go. We ended up talking a bit, she's actually pretty nice. She let me borrow one of her wigs"

"That's really nice. Wait, just a question. What are you supposed to be?"

"Huh?"

"Your costume"

"Oh, I'm supposed to be a starclan cat"

"Don't know what that is, but you look stunning"

"Thank you. I'll tell you what they are later"

They danced in silence for a while

"You know what Moon? I think I'm ready to do it. I know I was scared earlier, but you gave me some courage. So I'm doing it tonight. I don't care if it starts a sense, I only want to get it done and over wirth"

"What?"

"Oh you know"

"Oh, I get it now. I wish you all the luck there is in the world with that"

"Oh, Moon, there is so much I should tell you...But I don't know how..."

"That's alright" Uglypaw replied. was it just him or was she blushing? "Take your time. I'll go for now"

"Won't you stay and watch me do it?"

"Of course I will. I just know the perfect spot to watch from" Uglypaw pointed to the stage. "The door to the back was left unlocked. I will slip in and watch you from behind the back curtains"

"Isn't that a bit risky?"

"It will be riskier if I stay. I bumped into Stargalaxy when I came in. She didn't recognize me, but It's only a matter of time till someone realizes who I am. Famousstar and Pinkshine might identify the wig as being Purpleshine's or something. It would be better if I go now"

"Alright, good luck Moon"

"You too Facelicker.

Uglypaw leaned in, placed a small kiss on Facelicker's cheek, blushed, and ran up the stairs before anyone noticed.

Facelicker blushed all over. The kiss felt good. He truly WAS ready now.

The speaker announced.

"Lady's and Gentle-tom-s. It has come time to get ready to crown the queen of the fifty-fourth annual Halloween ball! All she-cats interested in joining, please come to the front, and put your name and clan in the box on the stage"

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Chapter 30: 💗Break Up And New Love💗

"It has come time to crown the queen of the Haloween ball!" The speaker announced. every cat in the room, especially the ones that had put their names in the box.

"And this year's queen is..... Stargalaxy of Amazingclan!"

Cheers erupted from the crowd.
Stargalaxy and her way to the stage and had Pradastar place a gorgeous black tiara on her head. It matched her outfit flawlessly.

"Thank you all!" Stargalaxy smiled as the spotlight shined onto her. "I would not have been able to do this without all of you. I would specifically like to thank my beloved clan. my parents who both sadly can't be with me here today but who I'm sure are watching me from above. My beautiful half-sisters, Perfectdance, Glittergaze, and Barbiepelt. I would also like to thank my best friend Purpleshine, who Is always there for me. And above all, I would like to thank my tom-friend: Facelicker. I love him a lot, He means the world to me, and I know that it's the same for him. Now Facelicker, would you like to tell me anything?"

A second spotlight lit up, searched the crowd until it found Facelicker and froze. The crowd stepped apart.

Facelicker's paws became sweaty. He had been preparing for this moment for a long time. He didn't always plan for it to happen in a room packed with cats, but he couldn't exactly be picky right now. He knew exactly what he was going to say. He cleared his trout.

"Yes. I do have something to say"

Stargalaxy nearly squealed with joy. Facelicker had finally made up his mind! and such a nice setting too, with so many watching! finally, after so long...

"Stargalaxy, we are breaking up"

The room fell silent. Nobody spoke.

"W-what?" Stargalaxy's voice trembled.

"I am sorry to say this Stargalaxy. I really am. But I simply can't do this anymore. Our relationship is very uneven"

"Why, why are you saying these... these horrible things?" Stargalaxy sobbed.

"Because Stargalaxy, You make ALL of the decisions and don't even ask me if I agree or not. You don't even bother to ask if I'm alright, or if I want something. It's all you and never me. YOU want to go on a date by the shore. YOU want me to pay more attention to YOU. YOU want to have kits despite me stating many times that I am not ready! And when I don't agree with something, you guilt trip me into getting in and giving what you want. Because you're all that, all get no give"

"N-NO!!!!"

"Really?," Facelicker was also on the verge of tears now "Then tell me Stargalaxy, what is my favorite movie? favorite food? Favorite color? Go on. tell me"

Stargalaxy froze in shock.

"That's right. you don't know. But I told you, you just never bothered to remember. I'm sorry. I have to go now. goodbye, Stargalaxy. I hope you find yourself a prince who will do everything for you, but I don't want to be that prince. I can't be that prince. I am not, that prince" With that Facelicker turned around and headed towards the staircase.

The crowd watched as he disappeared behind the double doors before erupting in an explosion of talking. Stargalaxy just stood there. Crown on her head. The beautiful once pure white dress was smeared with mascara. tears running down her rainbow cheeks.

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Facelicker walked out of the building. he tore off his white bowtie and threw it as far as he could. Uglypaw was already waiting for him on the front steps. She had taken off her mask, revealing her face which wasn't drop-dead gorgeous, but to Facelicker, this was the dearest and prettiest face in the whole wide universe.

"You were brave back there," She smiled. "I don't think the poor thing will be able to shake it off for days"

"Well, at least I said what I wanted to say for a long time, probably even longer than I realize, I just always hid those feelings deep inside me"

"That... sounds familiar," Uglypaw looked away. "Hiding feelings, pretending that everything is fine and they don't exist..."

"Hey Moon, I need to talk to you about something"

"Yeah, I'm all ears"

"Listen, for as long as I knew you, I knew that there was something special about you. the way you bring out the good yet don't forget about the bad. The way you care about my feelings and try hard to help me. Moon, you see, when I'm around you, everything is different. It's like you help me through all of my troubles, you help me gather the courage to look them in the face"

"Me too Facelicker. I've always thought that this world is all bad and no good, but you helped me see that even in the dark you can find a little spark of light, like finding you in a clan that hates everything about me or finding this," She gestured towards the mask that was laying on the steps. "In a pile of things that should have been thrown out ages ago. You light my day up when I'm down and all alone. You showed me what it means to have hope"

They sat in since for a moment.

"Moon, you watched me breaking up with Stargaalxy, right?"
"Yes" She nodded

"Do you remember when I asked her whether she remembered anything about me, do you know the answers?"

Uglypaw closed her eyes.

"I think I know even more than that" Uglypaw started listing "You don't have a favorite movie because you don't really like movies. Your favorite food is a mouse. Your favorite colors are orange and pink, not bright and sparkly shades, but calm and sweet ones like the sunset and a wild cherry blossom. You like walking in the forest and feeling the grass underneath your paws. You like the night. You like long conversations about nothing in particular. you're not a fan of shopping, or clothes in general. You like collecting pretty stones and feathers, It's a guilty pleasure of yours. You enjoy the rain, you like how it sounds and feeling the early drops hit your pelt. You like the lake water crashing on your paws. You enjoy making others happy. You like helping those in need. Your sister is one of the most important cats in the whole wide world to you, and despite you are from the same litter you always thought of her as your younger sister that you had to protect, sometimes you can't sleep when you think of how Alphaheart is treating her. You used to think of Stargalaxy as an extension of your family when you were kits, she was like a little sister to you. I'm sure I can name a lot more"

"All accurate" Facelicker smiled as he looked at Uglypaw as if trying to remember every single little detail about her. "Let me try. You don't have a favorite movie because you haven't really seen one. Your favorite color is yellow, like marigolds. Your favorite food is a shrew. You're afraid of bright lights. You like the smell of a field of wildflowers. Speaking of flowers, your favorites are snowdrops, wild cherry blossoms, and marigolds. You like listening to nightingale songs in green-leaf. You don't fancy getting wet. You like sunlight on your fur. You like hunting, and while no one is looking, you like chasing leaves like a little kit. You like the smell of fresh prey and catmint. There aren't a lot of cats you care about, but those you do care about have really done something special in your eyes to deserve your trust. You hope to someday be able to be free and not have to be pushed around by a bunch of Mary Sue's. You hate Mary Sue's and Gary Stu's for batting you and acting like you're a black spot on the pure white sheet that is their clan, no offense!"

Uglypaw lifted her head. there were tears in her eyes.

"Those are all... those are all correct. except for one thing."

"Oh, have I missed something?!" Facelicker sprang up

"Yeah. you said that I want to be free of Amazingclan, but you missed one thing. I don't hate all Mary Sue's and Gary Stu's. Purpleshine's a Mary Sue. And so is Pinkshine. I don't hate them. There's also one Gary Stu that I... well, like isn't the right word to use here. He means a lot to me. And I wish that I could be free... with HIM"

Uglypaw and Facelicker looked each other in the eyes.

"Oh, Moon," Facelicker's voice trembled.

"I'm sorry, I know it's stupid. I know that you can never return my feelings but..."

"...I love you" Facelicker finished her sentence. "I love you like I never loved any she-cat before. Not my mother, not Omegaheart, not Puerpleshine, not even Stargalaxy! I love you in a different way. I love you because who you are bring me joy, not how you look like. And I know it's stupid for me to say these words but..."

"...Will you be my mate?!" Uglypaw blurted out.

"I was gonna say that!" Facelicker moaned laughing.

"Fine, go ahead" Uglypaw smiled.

"Moon, Will you return my feelings and join me by my side as my mate?"

"Yes!!!!" Uglypaw cried tears of joy. "Yes! of course! I will!"

The two embraced and did not let go of each other for a long time. Cold October air rippled their fur as they let go of each other.

"It feels surprising...normal, to have a mate," Facelicker said

"I know. Judging by how it's presented, it sounds like this big deal, Like you get superpowers or something" laughed Uglypaw.

"So, uh... Should we start getting ready for the whole running away into the sunset thing?"

"Actually, I think I owe you one last thing before we leave the clans".

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Gachacutie sat at the entrance to Cuteclan medicine den, waiting for another bunch of trick-or-treaters to arrive.

Finally, The long-awaited giggles were heard. Gachacutie got out her bowl filled to the edges with candy. She was known for giving out whole candy bars instead of the smaller and cheaper versions. She also let others grab as many candies as he or she pleased, so she was a big hit amongst trick-or-treaters from all five clans.

Gachacutie exited the den and scanned the cats standing in front of her.

There was a neon green apprentice dressed as a skeleton. two twin sh-kits dressed as fairies with their parents, a pink she-cat dressed as a princess, and a black tom with very pale blue almost white eyes dressed as supercat. There was also a sunset-colored apprentice dressed as an angel and a brown warrior tom who looked like her brother dressed as a taco.

"You all look lovely!" Smiled Gachacutie allowing them to grab the candy.

The trick-or-treaters took the candy and ran away laughing. Gachacutie was about to head back inside when a voice called her.

"Wait! you forgot about us!"

Gachacutie turned to see two cats that she hadn't noticed before.

There was a dark grey tom with purple stripes and a black she-cat. he was dressed in a pink dinosaur onesie, she was dressed in a panda onesie. The she-cat kept her onesie's hood low so Gachacutie couldn't see her face.

Onesie's weren't really considered costumes, but they were definitely more comfortable, so Gachacutie let them slip.

Something about the tom's voice seemed familiar.

"Facelicker?"

"Yeah!"

"Oh, so nice to see you! and who is your lovely companion?"

"Oh, She's uh..." Facelicker started to sweat. nobody actually knew about Uglypaw's existence except Amazingcaln cats, who made sure to never let it slip that they had a cat who was not a Mary Sue or a Gary Stu in their clan.

"I'm Moon...feather! Moonfeather! I'm a bit new. I only joined Amazingclan a few weeks ago"

Facelicker turned to look at his mate in amazement.

"How did you come up with that so quickly?" He whispered under his breath.

"Moons of trying to save myself from getting beaten did the trick" Uglypaw whispered back

"So are you taking the candy or not?" Gachacutie was getting annoyed.

"Yes, yes we are!"

The two came up to Gachacutie, and took a candy bar each. Then, they walked off, talking about something.

"They're wired" thought Gachacutie. "Meh. I still have a bowl to refill". And she disappeared into her den, and did not think about it again.

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Chapter 31: Shia has sceletons in her closet

Moon and Facelicker were hurrying through the forest. They couldn't risk a single soul seeing them.

Moon had it better of than her mate. Her black pelt helped her hide in the shadows.

Facelicker had to keep low and stay in the shadows to hide his obvious purple stripes.

They had left everything at camp. They wouldn't have a use for it anymore. Facelicker was very nervous because he didn't have the chance to speak to his sister before he left. Then on the other paw, Omegaheart could have told someone. And couldn't risk being caught.

"How long until the border?" Moon whispered under her breath.

"Not long," Facelicker replied.

Suddenly, a twig snapped in the nearby bush.

The two froze. Someone was spying on them.

"What do you think you two are doing?!" A voice called.

Moon calmed immediately. She knew that voice.

"Nothing Shia, we were just..."

"Running away?"

"No, we uh... Yeah. We're running away"

"Mhm, and why exactly are you doing that?"

"Freedom. So that we don't have to hide anymore. And be something that we want to be. To be ourselves without being bullied for it"

"Without even planning anything?"

"How do you know that we haven't planned anything? Maybe we have been making a plan for moons?!"

"No, you didn't"

Moon sighed. How did Shia always know what she was thinking?!

"Alright, well maybe you did. You brought a Gary Stu with you so that you wouldn't have to work"

"I didn't," Moon blushed.

"Wait, Moon, I'll deal with this," Facelicker stepped forward. "Shia, I am sorry we didn't tell you that we plan to run away earlier. I understand that Moon means a lot to you, but she also means a lot to me. I promise that I will not let anything happened to her. About me being a Gary Stu, I hate that part of myself. I wish with all my heart that I wouldn't have to be one. It's too much stress and attention, I don't get how they handle it".

Silence from Shia's side. Moon had begun to think that Shia did not agree, and was going to report them when she spoke.

"Very well. But I must ask you to take good care of yourselves. Uglypaw," Shia turned to her. "Or should I say, Moon," A smile slipped on her blank face for a moment and then disappeared. "I ask you not to be too judgemental. And for starclan's sake, please be careful out there. I have a secret that I have held in me for my whole life Moon, remember when Stargalaxy said about me killing my own kit? She only said that to scare me, but little did she know that she wasn't far from the truth. I had kits once. Four beautiful little kits that I loved with all of my heart. But I knew that I couldn't be a mother. I had something more important to do. A goal to accomplish. and you know what? I left them. Alone, in the city, in a cardboard box, in the middle of no-leaf with no knowledge whatsoever what would happen to them. I never saw them again. I never found out if they survived or not. It broke my heart to leave them. to know that I couldn't take them with me. To know that I had no other choice..."

Shia looked at the ground. Her ears had dropped. Her bright green eyes shiny with tears. Moon came to the realization that this was the first time she had seen Shia like this. crying, all of her confidence gone.

It's like this was an absolutely different Shia. not the strong, self-confident heroine. But a lonely, heartbroken mother, torn from her kits by horrible circumstances. Moon could have never imagined that there was this side to her.

"You know Moon," Shia continued. "for a long time now, ever since I got to know you, I have seen you as my own daughter. You remind me of myself when I was your age".

Moon smiled, trying to hold back her tears and doing a bad job at it. "Thank you Shia" She whispered.

Shia gave her an acknowledging nod. "Facelicker,"

Facelicker jumped at her voice. "Yes! yes ma'am!"

Shia smiled. "Facelicker," she repeated. "Please take good care of your mate, and kits if you ever have any. for now, you are still a Gary Stu, but I see that you have it in you to become normal"

"Thank you" Facelicker nodded hastily. "I will do my best".

Shia smiled again. Moon and Facelicker smiled back. they exchanged a triumphant look.

"Thank you, Shia. we will never forget you. And if we ever choose to start a family, I will make sure that our kits know about you" Moon and Shia exchanged a sad smile.

"Oh, and one last thing,"

"what is it?"

"I know of a place that you will be safe at. where you can go to to be yourselves,"

"Please, tell us" Moon pleaded.

"Alright. Let me tell you of a place called lostclan..."

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Chapter 32: Stargalaxy probably needs some therapy. just sayin...

Stargalaxy was sad, humiliated, and infuriated at the same time.

She had done so much to fix her relationship with Facelicker, and he just blatantly betrayed her like that. She really thought that he loved her. She thought that he would propose. That they would get married and have a family. that they could have their happily ever after. but no. none of that would be possible now.

He broke up with her. Right there, in her moment of triumph. He humiliated her in front of not one, but all five clans. He made her feel alone and betrayed.

Why? Why did he do that?! What made him abandon her?! Did he not love her anymore?! Had he found another?! Where even was he right now?! No doubt with his new lover if that was the case. He had left early, and... so did the mysterious guest... Could it be? Could that stupid pretty little she-cat in the silver dress be Facelickers new chosen one? The one he lover more than her?

All of those thoughts were tiraiding Stargalaxy's head as she rode home in her limo. As she got undressed and took a bath filled with white and pink bubbles and rose petals and essential oils. And as she lay quietly in her bed. the warm freshly laundered sheets tucked in around her. Vanilla essential candles were lit, filling the room with a soft warm glow.

She didn't cry. There were no more tears left to do so. But the thoughts did not go away. they only got worse.

"It's alright Stargalaxy. everything will be alright" Purpleshine mewed.

"No. It won't. Facelicker doesn't love me. My life means nothing without him" Stargalaxy answered calmly.

"Hey, It's fine. Cat's break up all the time. There is plenty of fresh kill in the forest, You can find someone new! someone more handsome, someone better, someone with more power and skill than Facelicker"

"Purpleshine, I could have any tom in the whole forest if I wanted to. I could find the best tom in the universe, But even he will never compare to Facelicker"

"I understand. But he doesn't want to be with you anymore. You should at least try to move on with your life"

"Great," Stargalaxy moned and turned over in bed "the last thing I need right now is a lecture about life. You're not my mom Purpleshine!"

"I know I'm not. I just want to tell you... someone once told me that everything, bad or good, happens for a reason. It teaches us something we must lead to continuing our journey through our life"

"Great! Great! could you please go if you don't mind? I'd like to be alone"

"Okay. call me if you need me"

Stargalaxy was left alone with her thoughts. She lay awake well past midnight. She kept replaying that moment in her head.

"Stargalaxy, we are breaking up"

She didn't want anything. her life was over. She couldn't live like this anymore. Her dad had once told her how bad he felt the day he lost her mother when she died giving birth. Well, he was lucky. He would never know what it felt like to lose someone but know that they were still here. to see them with another. seeing them being happy. knowing that that could have been you. How in the world could Purpleshine talk about moving on?! She never felt what betrayal felt like!

Then, a thought came to her head. The phrase that the she-cat in silver had said to her,

"Oh really? Has the world told you that?"

The phrase sounded so familiar...

Stargalaxy kept replaying it over and over in her head until she was certain.

Shia had told her that exact phrase before. Shia was also the masked she-cat at the ball. The one that most likely, stole Facelicker. She wasn't sure what, where, or how, but she was certain that her guess was correct.

So what that Shia had white and grey fur and the she-cat at the ball had black? nobody banned temporary fur color!

Stargalaxy was certain that Shia was the one at the ball. that one that if not stole, influenced Facelicker to break up with her. And now, Stargalaxy was going to have her revenge.

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Chapter 33: Breakfast Drama

The sky was grey and there was a little rain.

Stargalaxy woke up in a very good mood. She sat in her bed, waiting for Uglypaw to show up with breakfast. But Uglypaw never showed up. So she got up, bathed, brushed her fur, and opened her closet. She applied some makeup, checked herself up in the floor-length mirror, stayed happy with her look, and went outside

"Stargalaxy! cinnamon roll! how are you feeling?! I heard what happened!" Famousstar swooped onto her as soon as she exited.

"I'm fine" Stargalaxy looked away.

"Oh, right, almost forgot" Famousstar breathed. "Stargalaxy, mind joining us for breakfast?"

"Sure" Stargalaxy smiled. "I am very hungry. Uglypaw never came for some reason"

"That little b***h..."Famousstar hissed. "I will have to speak to her after breakfast".

They entered Famousstar's den. The table was already set, there were pancakes with maple syrup, strawberry jam, and blueberry. there was bacon and eggs, but the eggs were shaped like hearts. there was a tomato, cucumber, and olive oil and salt salad. and coffee, tea, orange juice, and kiwi and strawberry juice.

Pinkshine was wearing a white bathrobe. She was reading a magazine and sipping her coffee latte. She wore her glasses instead of contacts like she usually did at home.

Purpleshine was joyfully munching on a mouthful of pancakes and sipping the kiwi strawberry juice. She wore a blue Stitch onesie, and she wasn't wearing any makeup.

Purpleshine jumped and nearly choked on her food. She blushed and started fidgeting trying to swallow her food, wave Stargalaxy hello, and take off her glasses.

Both she-cats looked undressed compared to Stargalaxy, who was wearing a loose black sweater and a red checked skirt paired flawlessly with a black and gold skirt, as well as two gold necklaces.

"Hello!" Stargalaxy smiled at the gathered sitting down.

"Oh, hello there Stargalaxy! please, feel at home" Pinkshine briefly looked away from her magazine.

"Hey" Purpleshine smiled weakly.

"Such a nice morning, isn't it?"

"Yes, quite nice" Pinkshine sipped her latte.

"Ah yes, any plans for today Pinkshine?"

"Not really" Pinkshine shrugged. "Famousstar and I might go out to dinner later tonight. I'll probably sleep through the day and might go on a walk in the forest"

Famousstar gave Pinkshine a small kiss on the cheek before sitting down.

"Sweet" Stargalaxy smiled sadly. Famousstar and Pinkshine's relationship was so sweet and wholesome, why couldn't her's be like that?

"Oh, darling I'm so sorry," Pinkshine hurried to apologize to Stargalaxy. "I realize how stupid this is. Us talking about going on a date and showing signs of affection even though we all know that you have been through that horrible breakup, we were even there when it happened!"

"I know," Stargalaxy nodded. "It's fine. I'm fine. I know what I plan to do with my future. I want to do something. And if this something goes fine, I will be guaranteed a good life starting that moment on. I will make my life something that others, even leader could only dream of. Everyone will either want to be with me or BE me"

"Sounds...impressive. but how do you plan to accomplish that...exactly? if it's not secret..." Pinkshine put down her magazine.

"Very easily. First, I'll get a new closet full of clothes possibly try out a new style or get even get a personal designer, and I really want to try out the hair growth products that they have. I will make myself not only the most beautiful but also the most stylish she-cat in the world! I will also make sure to date only the richest and most handsome guys to gain more attention,"

"Can you even get more attention than you already have now?" Purpleshine whispered quietly so that no none would hear.

Stargalaxy, having the best hearing in the world, heard what Purpleshine said, but ignored it.

"I will also do the thing that I always wanted to do but never realized it," Stargalaxy cleared her through and made sure that everyone stopped what they were doing and looked at her. "I will be applying for Musicclan Academy Of Music And Arts. I want to become a singer".

The gathered stayed silent for a moment, trying to process what Stargalaxy just said. Then, the whole den erupted in talking.

"Wow!" Pinkshine laughed in surprise "Congratulations!"

"Good thinking there Star," Famousstar smiled. "Pinkshine and I have been trying to get Purpleshine to sign up for something, at least our local college. but no. She doesn't want to hear any of it. She's mad with some crazy idea that she will get herself a small in the forest and make a living by selling her art"

The whole table erupted with laughter. Purpleshine was the only one not laughing.

"Seriously Shiny? what is the fun in that?!" Stargalaxy wiped away tears of laughter.

"I know, Purpleshine, for the clan's sake, you're a leader's daughter! you're practically royalty! and you want to throw away all of your life of comfort and luxury for a small den and some artist career?"

It wasn't really that artists weren't liked in the clans. Quite the opposite. It was good to sometimes see something other on kittygram than she-cats showing off their curves and talking about diets and beauty care products. But artists weren't really the height of society. They generally weren't invited to parties and other social events. and the job didn't pay well at all. To think that Purpleshine, a leaders daughter, would want to throw her whole life away to do art was... strange at the least.

"Dad, I told you. what they teach there is stupid. they barely do any learning and just spend the whole time gossiping and getting drunk and having a million guys per a single she-cat. do you really think that that's the perfect place for me?"

"Yes! you might actually get out of that stupid shell of yours and start doing the part! Honestly honey, if you don't want to go to college for the knowledge, just go there for the toms! I'm sure that there's a cute snack tom that's just waiting for you to come in there and be your only one!"

"Dad. we've had this conversation already. I'm not into guys. I believe my education is complete. that it. may I please be excused?"

A deathly silence rose up in the den.

"Yes," Famousstar finally said not meeting his daughter's eyes. "you can go".

"Oh, and Purpleshine! if anything goes well, do you want to hang out with me tonight?" Stargalaxy asked licking some yogurt from her spoon. "We can go shopping, watch a movie or something".

"Sure" Purpleshine turned her head. "By 'we', you mean me, you, and Omegahert if her boyfriend lets her? right?"

"Nah," Stargalaxy dipped her spoon in for more yogurt. "Alphaheart would never let her go. he is too afraid that she will start talking to other toms. plus, all she talks about is him. And I don't want a recovering over a breakup shopping trip to involve talking about boys. So it will just be me and you".

"You mean," Purpleshine started blushing a bit. "You mean kind of like a date?"

"Nah," Stargalaxy shook her head. "Me? on a date with you? nice joke. you're my best friend Purpleshine! unless you mean a girls date of course"

"Yeah, silly me" Purpleshine shook her head. "See you all later".

Famousstar, Pinkshine, and Stargalaxy sat in silence for a while.

"So, Stargalaxy," Famousstar spoke. "What is that something that you wanted to do to fix your life?"

"Oh. Glad you asked." Stargalaxy smiled strangely. "Say, may I have a word, with Shia"

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Chapter 34: Stargalaxy Goes Into Full Pterodactyl Mode!

Shia was led into camp by Alphaheart and Peppapig. despite being dragged there by force, the look on Shia's face made it look like she was going there willingly.

Stargalaxy scowled when she saw her. she clenched her paws and for a second, she unshaved her flawlessly manicured claws.

Why was she so confident?! Why was she acting so calm?! Why did she have that smug look on her face?! Why did she look like she was in charge here?! Stargalaxy was getting angry far before they even started talking. She liked being the one to give orders. the one that was always in charge and always right no matter the situation. It was an unspoken rule that Stargalaxy was always to be obeyed, and treated as the one and only correct cat. Shia, it appeared had no idea about that rule. or rather she did, but she blatantly disregarded it as something useless and unimportant.

Stargalaxy wondered why she hadn't had this idiot thrown out of the clan a long time ago. she had been living here for more than two moons already, and all throughout this time she was acting like the clan was her own little plaything. something she could control anyway she wanted.

Oh no my dear, you are mistaken. so mistaken! Stargalaxy rubbed her paws together as the two warriors led Shia closer to the stone on which she was sitting. Whatever it is you are doing, I will come out the victor. I will be the one who gets the last laugh.

"Skygalaxy, my dear. so good to see you," Shia purred in a fake happy voice.

Stargalaxy scowled.

"It's Stargalaxy Shia,"

"Yeah, yeah," Shia rolled her eyes and flicked her tail from side to side in disinterest. "Would you be so kind to tell me why you have brought me here dear?"

"Don't act stupid, you know exactly why you're here" Stargalaxy growled "And you may not address me as 'dear'".

"Whatever you please honey," Shia rolled her eyes once more.

"And not that either!" Stargalaxy was seriously losing her temper, but she tried hard to keep a straight face as to not embarrass herself in front of the few cats present in the clearing.

"Alright, how would you like me to address you?" Shia slipped a laugh. "Seriously, I can call you anything you like, your highness"

Stargalaxy liked the "your highness" part, but she wasn't sure about the rest of what was said so far.

"So, your highness," Shia kept speaking. "I'm not sure I exactly understand what you mean. Would you please use some of your oh-so-precious time to explain? preferably in detail"

"I SAID DON'T ACT STUPID!" The first outburst exploded out of Stargalaxy. "You know exactly what you did!"

"Well your highness," Shia cleared her throat. "To put it frankly, I have done a lot of things. would you please be a bit more specific on this topic?"

Stargaalxy's nerves were boiling hotter than lava.

"YOU KNOW WHAT I AM REFERRING TO YOU DUMB EXCUSE FOR A LIVING BEING!!!!" Stargalaxy yelled letting all of her anger and destress consume her.

"You were the one who stole Facelicker from my side, YOU!"

By this point, no one was doing anything other than looking unblinking at the two she-cat's having their heated argument. Stargalaxy was so angry you could almost see smoke coming out of her nose and ears, and her pelt begin to catch fire.

Everyone waited for what Shia would reply. Would she deny it? would say she had nothing to hide? would she just laugh?

instead of all that, Shia adopted a confused look on her face.

"Who?"

"Don't act stupid!" Stargalaxy screamed. "Facelicker! my ex-tomfriend! the cat that broke up with me last night at the ball! you were there! you saw it! you made him do it!"

"Oh, that guy? the one with the purple stripes?"

"Yes! you seduced him, or manipulated him, or did something that made him leave me!"

"To put it blatantly kid, I don't know what you're meowing on about. to me it just sounds like screeching"

A few cats in the small crowd that had gathered laughed. some muttered something to their neighbors.

"I mean, She does sound like a pterodactyl!" Someone said from the crowd.

Stargalaxy didn't see who it was, but she put it onto her mental to-do list: find out who said that, and make sure to hit them so hard they will never see light ever again.

"Shia, You know what I'm talking about," Stragalaxy tried hard to calm her voice down. "You were there at the ball, I saw you, you talked to me, you were wearing that drop-dead silver dress. where did you even get that?!"

"Woah, Woah, Woah! Slow down kiddo. what ball? where did you see me? I don't remember talking to you for the past moon. and what makes you think that I would ever put on clothes of any sort, who do you think I am?!"

"And I don't know who you think I am, but I know a hundred percent that I saw you yesterday at the Halloween ball at fashionclan. you spoke to me. you asked me if 'the world told me that"

Shia frowned.

"I remember telling you that, but we weren't a ball. We were here, in camp. It was the day you tore M- I mean Uglypaw's ear. you were having a tea party with those other three she-cats, can't quite remember their names or their relation to you..."

"Perfectdance, Glittergaze, and Barbiepelt!" Stargalaxy screamed "They are my half-sisters through my mother's side. but that's besides the point. you told me that phrase again! yesterday night!"

"Kid! yesterday night I was in my den, sleeping! I didn't even know that there would be a ball!"

"Yes, you did!" Stargalaxy screeched at the top of her lungs. "You were there! I know that! You talked to me! you did something to Facelicker that made him leave me! Maybe you made him fall in love with YOU, or you manipulated him into leaving me. May I remind you that one of several conditions under which we let you into the clan was that you would have romantic relationships with clan members! and you broke that rule!"

"Did not," Shia frowned. "Why would I even want your stupid mate for myself?!"

"Well, I don't know. I can't read minds! Maybe you had some sort of 'plans' for him, who knows what you're up to?!"

"Which is strange" Shia sighed.

"What is?!" Stargaalxy spat

"That you can't read minds" Shia pointed out.

a few laughs were heard from the crowd.

This was the she-cat who manipulated Facelicker into leaving her. This was the she-cat who humiliated her not once, but already three or more times in front of a crowd. And Stargalaxy did not like that. she did not like that at all. She wanted to end this. once and for all.

"You took my life," Stargalaxy finally spoke. "My tomfriend, his love for me, our future together. and if I can't have my future with him in it, neither can you!"

Stargalaxy raised her paw, mentally preparing for the blow that would rid the world of this bad excuse for a living being. The crowd held their breath in anticipation of whatever would come next.

Stargalaxy tensed and raised her paw a bit harder. one, two, three... now!

But the blow never came. instead, all heads turned to the entrance where a brown tom stood panting.

"Rainbowclan!" the cat howled "Rainbowclan are attacking us!"

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Chapter 35: Unnecessary Battle

Everyone immediately unfroze and started moving around and screaming like they were the ones getting attacked.

"Silence!" Famousstar yelled from epic ledge. "Wingsky, Harrypotter, Memeheart, Alphaheart, Omegaheart, Kenspark, Barbiepelt, Pinkshine, Furbysong, Beyoncesong, Yandereheart, Glittergaze, Purpleshine, and above all Stargalaxy, you are going to go help musicclan. If I did not call your name, you are to stay in camp!"

"Omegaheart can't fight! she's pregnant! she's having my kits!" Alpaheart called.

"Fine," Famousstar growled in displeasure. "We will replace Omegaheart with...."

"Shia!" Stargalaxy called from the front of the crowd. everyone turned to see her in confusion.

"Shia?"

"Yes, Shia. I believe she should go fight in Omegaheart's place. She has been living here with us for quite a long time now. I think it's time she repaid us."

Stargalaxy's plan was flawless. Shia was not a mary sue. not even a little bit. and there would be two clan fulls of them there. Shia wouldn't stand a chance.

"Oh, and, Omegaheart? congratulations! you and Alphaheart are the cutest couple! can't wait to meet your kits!"

Omegahert just nodded in acknowledgment of the complement.

"Well, as you wish Stargalaxy. Shia, you will be taking Omegaheart's place in the patrol. now, you all can leave. once again, everyone who did not get their name called and Omeagaheart are to stay here! did I make myself clear?"


The cats started moving again. Gathering for the patrol, and the rest sat around the clearing.

The patrol ran through the forest with the speed of light. They couldn't waste any time.

They ran into musicclan camp. There were rainbowclan cats everywhere. It didn't look like too much trouble. Stargalaxy could probably fight all of these cats and still come out a winner.

Stargalaxy leaped into action. She skidded in front of Blizzardblue and struck at her. Her opponent fell down dead.

She raced through the battlefield, taking in her surroundings.

She saw Wingsky helping a winged sunset-colored she-cat apprentice to battle two musicclan toms, one with color-changing fur, the other a bright laser yellow. the apprentice seemed to be losing her strength. she made a few desperate wing flaps and fell to the ground like a stone and lay still. the toms yowled in excitement and leaped aggressively at the young she-cat. Wingsky yowled in terror and despair.

Stargalaxy raced to their aid. She managed to scare off the toms, but it was too late. The sunset-colored she-cat was dying of blood loss. Wingsky landed next to them.

"I'll protect her, I won't let anyone get too close until her last breath. I'll make sure she isn't in too much pain. If I have to, I..." Wingsky's voice trailed off.

"Will finish the job?"

"Yes." The tom nodded sadly. "But only as a last resort. You, go. there are others to help. there isn't anything you can do here..."

Stargalaxy nodded and sprinted away.

She ended up face to face with Angelwhite. She scowled remembering what happened last time she had seen her so close. But Then she calmed. After that strike so many moons ago, Angelwhite was left completely blind.

Stargalaxy didn't stick around to chat. She delivered a huge blow. Angelwhite fell dead.

The battle was in full motion. the ground was slippery and rainbow, It would have been pretty if the substance that made it look like that wasn't blood. cats were fighting everywhere. there were injured cats everywhere, nobody caring enough to pull them away to safety, the medicine cat running out of time and medicine.

Suddenly, Stargalaxy remembered something she needed to see. She looked around. had it already happened? She searched the cats laying on the ground. all of the cats were splattered in blood, but even through all the rainbow, she realized that the white and grey she-cat was not among the dead and injured.

There! Stargaalxy saw her! Shia was near the nursery wrestling with a blue tom, and surprisingly, getting the upper paw.

Then, she saw something that distracted her. two rainbowclan cats were racing towards the nursery. They stopped. The green tom knocked out a light brown she-cat with violet eyes and the neon red one reached for her kits. He swiped at them. What was he doing! He was going to kill them!

Stargalaxy sprinted towards the nursery. She let out a loud battle cry as she landed on the neon red tom's back. It was loud. and angry. and sad. and all of the emotions that Stargalaxy was feeling at the moment.

It scared the rainbowclan toms away. and not just them, But also other rainbowclan cats who all stopped what they were doing and ran out of camp.

Stargalaxy looked around. there were still body's on the ground.

"I can't do anything! I'm out of medicine!" Gachacutie looked up from the patient she was trying to help.

"I can go get some!" Purpleshine ran up to her.

"Are you sure you can?"

"Yes! I also thought that we could temporarily relocate the injured cats into our camp. It's not safe for them here right now"

Stargalaxy turned to look at her. No matter what, Purpleshine would always make sure that everyone was safe and cared for before caring for herself.

Gachacutie nodded. "That would be nice"

"I'll lead the way" Purpleshine smiled. "If you let me, I can also carry someone"

Gachacutie nodded again. "Disneyprincess's kits are badly hurt. you can carry one of them"

"Great" Purpleshine smiled as Pomeranianfloof lowered one of his kits in front of her. "What's your name?" Purpleshine purred softly.

"Crys-Crystalkit" the small sparkly silver she-cat coughed up some pure rainbow blood.

"Oh dear," Purpleshine mumbled as she gently patted Crystalkit on the back to help her cough up the blood. "Does anyone have a piece of cloth of some sort, and maybe a glass of water?"

"No," Galaxywing shook her head. "The water looks to be cut. as well as the electricity and heat"

"Oh dear," Purpleshine mumbled again. "can we at least get some blankets to keep her warm?"

"Sure," Gachacutie slipped into the wrecked nursery and emerged carrying four blankets.

Purpleshine took them. She wrapped each kit in a blanket and then ripped the fourth one into three pieces.

"Hold these up to their mouths when they start coughing," Purpleshine instructed. We can't afford to lose any more time, is everyone ready?"

Everyone who could, nodded.

"Great" Purpleshine tried for a reassuring smile. "Follow me"

The cats with Purpleshine in the lead disappeared in the forest.

Stargalaxy and the rest of the cats started fixing the camp. they peeled away blood-stained carpets, replaced lightbulbs, and overall tried make the camp look livable.

But still, despite all of their efforts, the clan still looked...sad.

It grew dark. Going home was not an option, so it was decided that the amazingclan warriors would spend the night, and return to work the next day.

Cuteclan cats tried their best to be welcoming hosts. They brought out some blankets because the heating still did not turn on. The lights would not turn either, so they had to get out some flashlights.

Most of the food supply was either destroyed or taken, all that was left were some canned food and some snacks.

Stargalaxy was not happy. this was the worst day she had had in the past time, not including the Halloween ball. She was cold, hungry, thirsty, and maybe a bit homesick.

The only cat who was having less of a fun time than Stargalaxy was Shia. She had rejected both the blanket and the can of peaches she was offered. She stayed away from the group that was huddled around the flashlight pile.

Stargalaxy looked up at the sky. Could this day get any more worse?

And just as she thought that she got an answer.

yes. yes, it could.

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Chapter 36: A Star Falls From The Sky (And no, The star isn't Stargalaxy)

Just as Stargalaxy thought that something shoot across the sky.

At first, she thought that it was a shooting star. then it got bigger. and bigger. Until it landed right in the middle of the group of cats who leaped away from it screaming.

At first, Stargalaxy couldn't tell what it was. then she realized it. it was a huge, flaming rock.

Everyone's first instinct was to run from camp. but that idea was quickly scrapped when another rock, even bigger than the other, landed right in front of the entrance, blocking them in.

"Common! this way!" Shia called.

Not really knowing why, the cats followed Shia. more flaming rocks started falling, by the looks of it, not only in the camp but outside it as well.

Shia guided them to a gap in the bushes and helped everyone push through outside.

Stargalaxy's guess's were correct. There were rocks falling outside.

The ground was speckled with craters. Everything that could catch fire, was on fire.

"To the river! This way!" Someone called.

The cats turned the direction of the river. They weren't sure if that would work, but it seemed like the one option they had.

Despite being the fastest she-cat to ever exist, Stargalaxy ended up being the last one.

Suddenly, a thought came to Stargalaxy's mind.

If there were flaming rocks here, there had to be some in amazingclan!

Stargalaxy turned away.

"Where do you think you're going?!" Shia called after her in a voice that was so unnatural for her.

"None of your business!" Stargalaxy spat. Just as she did that, a giant rock sailed right in her direction. Shia sprung into action and pushed Stargalaxy to the ground. where Stargalaxy used to stand, a huge crater had formed.

Shia had just saved her life. but Stargalaxy couldn't care a bit. She shook Shia off of herself and stood up to leave. Shia also stood up and blocked her path. Stargalaxy scowled.

"get out of my way!

"Oh wow, so bossy!" Shia purred with sarcasm "Not even gonna thank me for saving your life?"

"I'm going to help amazingclan!" Stargalaxy spat ignoring the last part.

Shia shook her head.

"Alone? Stargalaxy, there are plenty of cats there. enough to get everyone out safely. the only thing you will achieve by going there right now is getting killed by those rocks!"

"Oh wow! so now you care about me?"

"Stargalaxy, I know I sound stupid right now, but I'm sure that if you only try you can become good. you can help make the clans better. what starclan told me makes sense now,"

"You sound like those stupid fantasy movies! 'come to the light side, blah, blah, blah' I AM on the light side. I don't need your help. I am fine! And right now, I'm going to go help amazingclan!"

"Stargalaxy, don't you see what's going on here?" Shia gestured around them. fire everywhere. burning rocks smashing into the ground. craters where there used to be smooth ground. "You can't do anything to help them right now. what you have to do right now, is save yourself and those around you. currently, that being cuteclan," the word sounded strange in Shia's mouth "And the clanmates you have here with you".

"Stop telling me what to do Shia! you're not my mom!" Stargalaxy howled. It turned out louder than she intended. The ground trembled and started cracking. where Shia stood the ground split into two. Shia barely managed to grab onto one side with her front paws. She flailed trying to climb out of the newly formed miniature canyon, holding on for dear life.

"Stargalaxy!" Shia's voice rang with terror. "Help me, please! I'm begging you!"

Stargalaxy froze in shock. She had not intended this to happen. She didn't know what to do. On one side, here she was, the she-cat who ruined her entire life, holding onto dear life. one push, and her revenge would be taken. on the other, she did not intend this. she did not want this! She simply wanted to get Shia out of her way, not to kill her! Stargalaxy wasn't sure what to do. She just stood there.

"Stargalaxy, Please..." Shia's voice started to weaken. "Find lostclan. Find your sister. It's your only hope"

BOOM!

A flaming rock fell right between the two she-cats. The impact threw Stargalaxy backward a few feet, but she managed to hold onto the ground with her super-strength. Shia was not so lucky.

The impact loosened her grip. She stopped holding on. She fell. Her body hit the bottom of the canyon with a thump.

Stargalaxy gathered all of her strength and crawled to the edge. there she was. laying at the bottom. her body still. her green eyes closed.

It was over. It was all over.

The she-cat who Stargalaxy dreaded so much was gone. But if so, why wasn't she happy? A strange feeling that Stargalaxy had never felt before stabbed her heart like millions of cats were tearing it with their claws. Stargalaxy never felt that feeling before. She gathered all of it up. sent it circulating through her body and when it came back to her heart she already knew its name. guilt.

Stargalaxy never felt guilty before. never in her life. It was always others that were the guilty ones, the clan, the world, but never Stargalaxy. But now the feeling was killing her. tearing her up from the inside. She could have helped her. Reached her paw out and pulled her to safety. Shia didn't hesitate to save her. She didn't deserve this. She didn't deserve to live. She should have been in Shia's place. a single tear ran down her cheek. then another, and another.

From all of the overwhelming feelings, Stargalaxy didn't have time to realize that there was something different about these tears. It wasn't just that they were real tears. not the type that she cried when she wanted something or simply wanted others to pay attention to her. these tears were clear. like rain, or the lake, or any other water.

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Chapter 37: You will be sad😢😭

Stargalaxy ran into camp, cats parting to let her pass.

"Stargalaxy!" A familiar voice called. She turned to see Famousstar running after her. "Thank the stars, we thought you were dead!"

Stargalaxy didn't reply, what was there to tell him? In that moment, Famousstar seemed so distant, so far away, even though they were just having a friendly conversation over breakfast just this morning.

"Stargalaxy?" Famousstar's voice brought her back to reality, forcing her to concentrate on him. She let out a sigh.

"What happened here Famousstar?" She looked up at the sky where flaming rocks were still falling.

"We aren't sure," Famousstar replied looking up the direction she did. "One moment, it was peaceful. The next, these things started falling"

"Was anyone hurt?"

Famousstar seemed taken aback by her question. Stargalaxy herself knew how dumb she sounded. Why would she need to care about anyone other than herself? The question simply felt right to ask.

"Well, no. Luckily the camp hasn't been hit yet. The hurt cuteclan cats are here though, Purpleshine,"

Purpleshine! Where was she?! What happened to her?!

"Purpleshine, where is she?!" Stargalaxy formed her thoughts into words.

"Uh..." Famousstar looked at his paws. Stargalaxy had never seen him like this. "We're not sure"

"What do you mean you're not sure?!" Stargalaxy lashed out "she was here, wasn't she?!"

"Yes, she ran into camp carrying a little kit, she had a patrol with injured cats with her. But she didn't stay long. She just made sure that all the wounded were comfortable and well taken care, then she got a strange look in her eyes as if she saw something that scares her. then, the rocks started falling. She emidiatly sprang up and ran out of camp mumbling something about having to warn them, and "not letting it happen to her""

"Where is she now?!" Stargalaxy demanded. It was a stupid question, she knew. Purpleshine could be anywhere.

"I don't know" Famousstar confirmed her thoughts. "I just told you that".

Stargalaxy headed straight for the exit not going deep into though of what she was doing.

"Wait! Stargalaxy!" Famousstar called after her, but he couldn't change her mind right now. The only thing that could do that would be to see Purpleshine alive and well again.

Stargalaxy ran through the territory, trying to catch the scent. She occasionally had to dodge the rocks which were still falling but at much smaller amounts.

She turned her head in the darkness, and then she saw what she was so afraid to think about.

Purpleshine lay on her side, her lower half was being crushed by a smaller rock. She didn't appear to be breathing.

Stargalaxy ran up to her, shaking her furiously, tears clouding her gaze.

"Purpleshine, no, please! Wake up!" Stargalaxy broke down sobbing.

Then, through the sound of the rocks hiting the ground and her own tears she heard another sound. A voice calling her.

"Stargalaxy? Stargalaxy! You're alright! You came!"

"Purpleshine!" A yelp came out of Stargalaxy's throat. She sat up to see Purpleshine's soft lilac eyes vide open, sadness filled them.

"Purpleshine, you're alive!" Stargalaxy still couldn't believe it. "C'mon, get up. We're going home"

Purpleshine blinked and sighed.

"I can't" She replied.

"What do you you, oooh!" Stargalaxy leaned on the rock, rolling it away from Purpleshine's body.

"Let's go now, please?"

Purpleshine shook her head.

"Stargalaxy, I was hit by a flaming rock"

"And?!"

"You know that I won't survive"

"How can you say that Purpleshine?! You cant die! Don't you even think about it!"

Purpleshine shook her head sadly.

"I know what you're going to say. How can I be so selfish?"

"No! Just... please, I... I need you!"

"I'm sorry Stargalaxy. I wish there was another way. Just please don't remember me like this, in this state"

"You're saying that as if you're about to die!"

Silence rang between the two for a few moments.

"Stargalaxy," Purpleshine finally spoke "I am".

Stargalaxy broke down in tears again.

"No, Purpleshine, please, don't give up hope!"

"I haven't," Purpleshine replied. "I hope that you can achieve your dreams. That you all your plans will succeed. That you can be happy, even if I'm not here with you. In the form that I am in at least. And I promise I will always watch over you from the stars"

"Please! Stop saying these horrible things!"

"Death can hurt Stargalaxy, I know that. But you're a strong she cat, and I'm sure that you can live through this"

"But I can't!"

"Please... Stargalaxy... Just... Please don't be sad in our last moments together. Please don't cry, you're not pretty when you cry"

"I don't care!" Stargalaxy wailed. This time, she actually didn't care one bit.

"Please, for me?"

"I ... I'll try..." Stargalaxy took a few deep breaths.

"I'll miss you Purpleshine"

"I'll miss you too Stargalaxy" Purpleshine smiled sadly.

They sat in silence for a while. Stargalaxy wept quietly.

"Well, I think... I think this is the end" Purpleshine mewed weakly. "I can see them Stargalaxy. They're calling me to join them"

"Who?"

"The spirits of our ancestors" Purpleshine smiled.

"No, Purpleshine! Wait! Don't leave me!"

"Goodbye Stargalaxy. I will never forget you"

Purpleshine closed her eyes and breathed quietly for a few moments. Then, she took a deep breath, exhaled, and her body grew completely still.

Stargalaxy lay next to her. Still hoping that this was all a dream. That She was going to wake up in the morning with Facelicker to wish her good morning, and Purpleshine already waiting for her to join her for breakfast.

Stargalaxy was so busy with her thoughts that she didn't even hear the air whistling as a giant rock, much bigger than the ones before, went flying in her direction until it landed.

The impact was so bad that it tore her from the ground and sent her flying.

"Perhaps this is for the better" Stargalaxy thought as she blacked out. "Perhaps I'll see Purpleshine again soon"

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Chapter 38: Stargalaxy Wakes Up In A Very Strange Place

Stargalaxy woks up. "Wuh? Where am I?" she said, blinking a few times to adjust her rainbow eyes to the light. She looks around, still not moving from her place. She was in a strange place. It looked like a twolegplace, but... different. The buildings were tall and seemed to be slightly demolished.

She finally gained the energy to stand up, and wander forwards, exploring her new surroundings. She smelled smoke in the air. Overpowered by curiosity, she decided to follow the scent.

She quickly discovers the source. A tall twoleg nest stood in front of her. It looked like it had been burning for half a moon.

A small flame on a rope quickly darted to Stargalaxy, who jumped back slightly. She ran away.

"Purpleshine? PURPLESHINE!!!" Stargalaxy called out, desperately trying to look for her deceased friend.

"Famousstar! Pinkshine! Facelicker! ANYONE!!!" Stargalaxy calls out again.

Suddenly, a bright light shines from behind the burning and demolished twoleg nest. She slowly turns around. Something in her wanted to... run to it...

Before Stargalaxy could stop herself, she was bounding towards the shining light, leaving the gray, dusty sky behind her. She was now in a sunny, grassy meadow. Stargalaxy wanted to stop running, but her instincts told her to keep going. Finally, after what seemed like a quarter moon, she stopped. She laid down to catch her breath for a few seconds. She looked around again. It was like where she was before, but somewhat less demolished. She even saw a couple of twolegs running about, entering and leaving buildings.

She walked around a bit more, being careful not to be seen by the twolegs. She ended up in an alleyway.

Yuck! she thinks, pinching her nose after getting a huge whiff of the dumpsters. She stood on the opposite side of the alley, trying her best not to get too many dumpster fumes up her nose.

"Is anyone here?" she whispered quietly. "No?"

Stargalaxy got a painful feeling that she was being watched. But she just couldn't put her paw on it. She pushed those thoughts aside. While wandering down the narrow alley, she accidentally stepped on the bones of a small mammal.

Stargalaxy looks down in horror. Oh nononono what have I done?! she inspected, although she didn't want to. It looked like a squirrel. Some of its tail fluff was scattered around the now-crushed skeleton.

Stargalaxy hopped over it, not wanting to look at it any longer. That was when she realized she was hungry.

Stargalaxy had not consumed any meat for a long time. She had been a vegetarian since the day she turned one moon old.

She finally found a small plant nearby her. Overpowered by her hunger, she took a small bite, then two, then five, then ten. Before she knew it, the plant was gone.

Stargalaxy swallowed the last of the leaves. She finally decided to explore more of what was outside of the alleyway. The sunlight reflected on her pretty rainbow fur, making the nostalgia from Amazingclan come flooding back to her.

She sighed sadly. She missed those days.

She kept walking despite her sadness, hiding behind bushes to avoid being seen by twolegs.

She then smelled something delightful. It smelled sweet, like flowers, and freshly-baked. The little plant had barely done anything to fill her, so she bounded to the delightful smell.

She finally reached a bakery, where the smell was even stronger. Some display cases were outside, showing the goods that you could take and then go inside to purchase. Stargalaxy jumped up and snagged herself a loaf of bread. She then ran away, and ate the bread, making sure to savor and enjoy every bite.

Little did Stargalaxy know, that her previous instincts were correct. She was being watched.

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Chapter 39: Killer Cats

(Don't hate on me for changing this chapter)

Two cats jumped out at her. One pinned Stargalaxy down.

"You. What are you doing in our city?"

"I-Wha-" Stargalaxy began, but before she could finish, the brown tom hissed in her face, and clawed at her neck fur, the other cat, a white and brown spotted she-cat, cackled behind her.

"We have established that this city belongs to me and Wanda! No one else!" The brown tom hissed.

"That's right, Willy!" The she-cat hissed from behind the tom pinning down Stargalaxy.

Suddenly, a flash of brown moved by quickly.

It jumped up and headbutted Willy off of her.

Stargalaxy quickly stood up. The figure that had saved her was a brown tabby she-cat.

"RUN!!" The brown tabby screamed as Stargalaxy ran to catch up with her.

They eventually stopped behind a large shrub bush.

"The name's Juniper." the she-cat said. "What's yours?"

"Stargalaxy. My name is Stargalaxy." Stargalaxy said

"Stargalaxy? That's a funny name!"

"What's so funny?!" Stargalaxy hissed.

"Nothin. It's just your name is hilarious. Are you a cartoon princess or something?"

"No!" Stargalaxy winced at the insult.

"Well, ya sure look like one!"

"Listen, get out of here before I rip your guts out!"

"Oh wow. So that's my thank you for saving your life?"

"Thank you!" Stargalaxy sneered. "But I should really be going!" She turned around to leave but Juniper caught up to her.

"Hey! You can't go there!"

"Are you telling me what to do?!"

"No. But you just can't go there!"

"Oh, and why is that?!"

"Because that's Willy and Wanda's territory! And you've met them! You know they're trouble! If they catch you there, you're a goner!"

"Fine. I'll go this way then!" Stargalaxy sneered and turned in the other direction.

"You can't go there either! That's where the dogs are!" Juniper called.

"Shut up!" Said Stargalaxy turning towards a third direction.

"That's also Willy and Wanda's!" Juniper called after Stargalaxy again. "They basically own most of the places that have the good food!"

"Listen, if you're such a smartie-pants, why don't YOU tell me where to go where it's safe?!"

"Sure. It's safe to go nowhere!"

Stargalaxy stopped dead in her tracks so suddenly her claws left marks in the concrete.

"What do you mean it's not safe to go anywhere?" She said turning around really slowly to face Juniper.

"What I mean, is that there's enemy territory all around us," Juniper said calmly.

"And what does that mean exactly?" Stargalaxy said without any interest.

"Do you know ANYTHING about city survival?" Juniper asked instead of an answer.

"Maybe I do." Stargalaxy fought back. "Maybe I don't. I'm just asking."

"Well what it means," Juniper began. "Isn't that everyone who lives in the city owns a part of it. The stronger the somebody, the bigger the territory. The bigger the territory, the bigger the hunting grounds and places to find food and shelter. Once the territory in question is yours, you're free to do whatever with it. You could live there yourself, choose to let others stay, give it away, basically anything that comes to mind. it's yours now. But you also need to make sure that it doesn't get taken from you by stronger strays"

"So I assume we're in your area right now?"

Juniper nodded.

"I own this block and half of the next one. It's not the largest territory but it provides me with all the things I need. Food, water, sleeping space, even entertainment!"

"What sort of entertainment?" Stargalaxy perked up.

"chasing trash bags and bottle caps, climbing stuff, the basic stuff. But my favorite is watching the world around me..." Juniper grew quiet as she spoke the last words.

"What's the fun in that?" Stargalaxy smirked. She just didn't get roughs.

"Oh really? where are you from and how did you end up on the streets? a rich house probably judging by the fur dye. rich cats are so stuck up when they first get to the streets, not gonna lie. They expect life to be fair and for everyone to treat them like royalty and do stuff for them. They get better though with time! If they live past the first three days that is..."

"No!" Stargalaxy hissed. How dare Juniper assume she was some stuck-up kittypet?! And how dare she think that her fur was fake?!

"This isn't dyed! this is my natural color!" Stargalaxy hissed.

"Well, are you sick then?" Juniper asked with a confused look on her face. "Because that is NOT a healthy-looking pelt shade"

"I'm completely healthy! How dare you assume such horrible things about me?! I am a faithful blue-blooded warrior of amazingclan. I am pure. I have never done anything bad in my life, anything that could deem me worthy of such horrible treatment!"

"Oh really?! You seem more like a spoiled cry-kit to me! And your blood isn't blue! its-" Juniper suddenly launched at Stargalaxy and before she had any time to react, struck her shoulder. "-Weirdly colored rainbow" Juniper finished with a confused tone in her voice.

"What do you mean 'weirdly colored'?!" Stargalaxy spat.

"See for yourself!" Juniper toucher her paw to Stargalaxy's shoulder and held it up so that Stargalaxy could see it.

The blood had indeed changed its color. Not drastically it was still rainbow, but the red seemed to stand out from the rest of the colors. It also had a faint smell, almost like iron, but it was hard to tell.

Stargalaxy stared at the few drops of blood, which was slowly soaking into Juniper's fur in horror. Juniper licked the remaining blood clean off her paw and made a face.

"Bleh. Why is your blood so sweet?"

Stargalaxy didn't answer. What was going on?

"What is happening to me?..." Stargalaxy whispered to no one in particular.

If Purpleshine was here, She would have curled her tail around her and told her that it would all be alright. But Purpleshine wasn't here. She would never hear her voice again. See her violet eyes. Feel her pelt against her own. Purpleshine was gone. Forever...

"Stargalaxy? Are you alright?" Juniper asked.

"Leave me alone," Stargalaxy whispered loudly. The memories of her departed friend made her feel all alone. The world, which seemed so small and comfortable now seemed large, unknown, and cold.

Stargalaxy stayed there for many hours. When it got dark, Juniper came back. Stargalaxy heard the brown tabby come over and sit closer to her.

"I told you to leave me alone"

"Yeah, but you can't stay here. If you don't go you'll be noticeable"

"And?"

"And that would be like screaming 'hello! come and kill me right now!'"

"And where exactly do you suggest I go?! you said yourself that there aren't any safe spots for me in the city!"

"Well, you could stay with me"

Juniper's sudden kindness put Stargalaxy in a state of shock.

"I feel somewhat sorry for you. You're clearly way too over-spoiled so won't survive on the streets long with an attitude like yours. I could teach you the basics of survival on the streets. Besides, it sort of gets lonely here sometimes."

"And why would you not want me dead?" Stargalaxy questioned.

"I just don't like death," Juniper answered. "It's... unfair and cruel and very very sad. and living on the streets you get to see a lot of it, too much if I say so myself. my own mother died when I was a kit."

"I lost a friend just yesterday," Stargalaxy laughed "She wasn't supposed to die, she was so young..." Her voice trailed off. "And you're telling me about your dead mother who died ages ago".

"Well there's a connection between what happened to me and how i view life"

"oh really? and how exactly does that work?"

" Well you see, she went out to find food for us one day. she knew that it was risky to do it right after it rained but we haven't eaten anything in a while and she felt she had to do something. so she got one of her brothers to watch me and went out. I remember I didn't want to let her go, as if I already knew what would happen. I remember how she licked me between the ears and said 'it will be alright Juniper. things will get better and we will be happy. just wait for me to come back'. so I waited and waited but she wouldn't come back. my uncle and I went to look for her and..." Juniper sobbed "we found her body on the road. she had a big mouse with her. And so after we buried her, I was sitting there all alone trying to get myself to eat that mouse. but I just couldn't force myself to eat it even though I was very hungry. I was very lonely. the world felt cold and colorless without my mother there. and so I sat there and recalled all of our happy times together, and then I remembered what she told me before she left. and then realized that she wouldn't want it to be this way. she wouldn't want me to be sad and lonely. she wouldn't want me to be sad while I ate this mouse because she just died. she would want me to be happy because I had food. and I looked around myself and for the first time, I realized how beautiful and wonderful the world was. and so I leaped up and just started running around and jumping all over the place and laughing, I realized the absurdity of it all. my mother just died, snd here I was having fun. yet I somehow realized that this would have been what she would have wanted. I realized that while my mother was gone, she was still here because everything in this world reminded me of her. and so since that day, I decided that I would show everyone how wonderful it is to be alive. you may not understand this, but life is worth living. we may not be able to bring our loved ones back from the dead but we can live life how they would have wanted us to live it"

Both Juniper and Stargalaxy stayed silent for a while. What Juniper said about death being cruel was completely true, but what would that whole story have to do with her? Stargalaxy was miles away from home where nothing reminded her of Purpleshine. But something in Stargalaxy felt an odd connection to this nonsue rogue. they both lost someone that they held dear.

"So, is the offer still up then?"

"Yes"

"Then I'm in"

"Great!" Juniper perked up "Now, follow me. I have to see this!"

The two she-cats went into an alley and climbed up some crates, trash bins, and pipes up onto the roof.

The view was breathtaking. There were lights everywhere. The whole city could be seen from that rooftop. Stargalaxy had never seen anything so beautiful.

Three authors worked on this chapter, sorry for not updating in a while!

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Chapter 40: Stargalaxy (attempts to) trains with a rogue cat

"Beautiful, isn't it?" Juniper said softly, as if she could read Stargalaxy's mind.

"Yeah, it is..." Stargalaxy sighed.

After a while, Juniper turned away, swishing her tail as if to tell Stargalaxy to follow her.

Stargalaxy complied and followed Juniper. Juniper led Stargalaxy up some more roofs and through a half-open skylight. it was a small dusty room with a low ceiling. there were several boxes and pieces pf old furniture. The room clearly hadn't been used for a while. There was a huge, messy pile of leaves and old newspapers in the center of the room.

"You sleep here?"

"Yep!" Juniper smiled and curled up in the makeshift nest. "Come on! there's plenty of room!"

Stargalaxy studied the nest. It looked highly uncomfortable. How could Juniper live like this? How could anyone live like this?!

"You coming?" Juniper opened one eye. "Or are you going to stand there for the whole night?"

Stargalaxy sighed. She was in fact really tired and it was already dark. She carefully lied down and tried to get comfortable. That was hard to do because the leaves kept prickling her, even leaving cuts on her fur a few times.

"Quit fidgeting and go to sleep" Juniper grumbled without opening her eyes.

"And what if I don't?"

She did not receive an answer. Looking over she saw that Juniper was already asleep. She looked so peaceful and comfortable, even in the highly uncomfortable nest. Stargalaxy sighed and followed her new friend's example.

The next thing Stargalaxy knew, she was being shaken awake.

"C'mon! Wake up! It's time to go sleepyhead!"

"Wha-?" Stargalaxy shivered. "But it's so early!"

"No it's not! It's just the right time. C'mon, get up."

"Why in the world would you want to wake up so early?!"

"Border marking," Juniper offered.

Stargalaxy grumbled in dissatisfaction.

"Yeah. I don't really like marking my borders too. But it's something that needs to be done if I want to live peacefully."

Stargalaxy didn't answer.

"Alright. How about I offer you a better stimulus to get up"

"And what in the world would that be exactly?" Stargalaxy grumbled.

"Breakfast!" Juniper exclaimed. "Mornings and evenings are the best time for searching for scraps and hunting!" She pushed some half-eaten hot dogs towards her. they were all mushy and torn and the bun was starting to rot.

"Ew! You eat garbage?!"

"Trust me Star, the taste is better then the look and the smell"

"But why would you eat this?!"

"Unless you'd rather starve to death! And not ALL garbage is bad. Some house folk throw out pieces that are still good. Some are so good that if you close your eyes you can imagine that it's not scraps at all! I once found a full, uneaten piece of steak!"

"Imagine? seriously?"

"Yeah!"

"What is this, kindergarten? I'm too old for imagining stuff. and you're barely younger than I am!"

Juniper studied Stargalaxy from ear to toe and sighed.

"For someone who looks so cool and magical, you sure are boring"

"AM NOT!"

"Forget it" Juniper shook her head. "just eat it already."

"No!"

"why?"

"I'm vegetarian! and this has meat in it!"

"Seriously? Stargalaxy, we are cats. we're supposed to eat meat!"

"Well, I'm not!"

"Please, just eat it already. it's really not that bad."

"I said I'm not eating it!"

"Star, you are right. we are not kits anymore. so that means we are long past the time when we can be picky with what we eat"

The two she-cats starred at each other in silence for a few moments.

"Stupid nonsue" Stargalaxy mumbled under her breath.

"What?"


"I called you a stupid nonsue, cause that's what you are!"

"And what does that mean?"

"It means that you're not a Mary Sue. Therefor, you wouldn't understand anything about us!"

"Well maybe I wouldn't, but I don't have to and I don't want to. If the other Mary Sues are just as spoiled and whiny as you are then I hope I never have to face them!"

They stared at each other, both in complete shock. Juniper clasped her mouth shut tightly and her eyes got wide.

"I'm-I'm sorry Stargalaxy. That was very rude of me to say. I didn't mean that you're bad, you're just.... you seem to have lived a very privileged life, and now that you don't have it you aren't willing to accept that things can be different. But Stargalaxy, you have to understand that life isn't always kind to you. Sometimes you have to take matters into your own paws instead of lounging around and expecting things to magically come to you"

Stargalaxy felt conflicted. On one paw wanted to scream and tear Juniper apart. On the other, something inside her told her that Juniper was correct.

She looked down at the scraps. She was very hungry, and this was food. not tasty looking, but it was food. She knelt down and took a bite. the taste was disgusting. but she forced herself to continue eating until the very last bite.


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Stargalaxy and Juniper strolled across the slightly wet sidewalk. Stargalaxy kept shivering and complaining about how cold it was. Juniper didn't seem to notice. She kept looking around as if she was there for the first time, occasionally stopping to admire the light dancing in a puddle or some orange leaves floating downward from a tree.

Stargalaxy tried to see what Juniper saw, but all she could see were simple and ordinary things. She remembered Juniper's advice, try to find something to remind you of your loved one. At first, it didn't help. there was nothing that reminded her of Purpleshine. But then she noticed something laying on the ground. She came closer to find it was an empty bottle of strawberry and kiwi juice. Stargalaxy recalled that Purpleshine was drinking strawberry and kiwi juice on what would be her last morning alive. Stargalaxy kicked the bottle with her front paw. The bottle rolled away only a few feet and didn't go anywhere, but Stargalaxy was too sad to realize that.

"You alright?" Juniper came up to her

"Yeah..."

"You want to talk about it?"

"How could that help me?"

"Well it could help get some weight off your tail"

Stargalaxy sighed.

"My best friend Purpleshine died two days ago. She wasn't supposed to die. she was so young. She had her full life ahead of her. I think that maybe if I went with her to camp she would have lived..."

"I see," Juniper nodded. "You two must have been very close."

"Yeah, sort of. I knew she viewed me as her best friend but I didn't view her as mine. She was always kind and caring towards me, and I asked her to do things I knew she didn't want to do. I stopped her from being happy while she deserved it. If only I could go back in time I would have been a better friend..."

"I can't imagine how hard it is for you right now. "


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"Alright... Stargalaxy." Juniper said, trying not to laugh at the she-cat's name.

"We'll start with the basics," Juniper said. After she said that, she leaped upwards and landed right on top of Stargalaxy.

"You do know how to dodge, right?" Juniper commented.

"Of course I do! I was top of my clan!" Stargalaxy snapped.

"You keep speaking of your clan. What's so good about them?" Juniper asked.

"They were amazing! They fed me, they loved me, and they treated me better than Famousstar!"

"Famousstar?"

"Our clan leader. He was amazing too! He always let me have a fancy dinner in his den with his mate and kit!"

Juniper's eyes clouded for a few seconds, but it faded as soon as it came. "Let's get back to training, shall we?"

"But I know every battle move to ever exist! I thought I told you already!"

Juniper scoffed. Trying to get Stargalaxy to train for battle was like trying to get a hundred butterflies to fly in a straight line, even if she allegedly knew everything already. "Alright, fine then. Suit yourself. But when you get torn to pieces by Wanda and Willy, don't say I didn't warn you."

"Alright, fine then. Have it your way. Train me. But you'll be surprised when you see how much I know!"

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Chapter 41: Tabled Turns

Juniper chuckles. "Alright then, let's test your knowledge!"

Juniper leaps forward.

Somewhat prepared this time, Stargalaxy leaped up and dodged the attack, leaving Juniper to only claw at a small tuft of fur on her tail.

"You're improving!" Juniper praised.

"I thought I told you I knew everything!" Stargalaxy hissed.

"I get it, I get it." Juniper replied, somewhat sarcastic.

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The sun slowly dipped below the horizon. Despite this, the two she-cats didn't seem too tired. They had stopped training, and looked around, taking in the beautiful sights to see.

"There's a beautiful park nearby, a part of it is in my uncle Archie's territory. he lets me go there. We have some time, I think we should explore." Juniper purred.

"How exactly is it exploring if your uncle lets you there all the time?"

"There always seems to be something new, even if it's a scratched fence post."

"Fine." Stargalaxy replied sassily.

They walked into the park, breathing in the pine-scented air. A mouse skittered across the park floor. Juniper dropped into a hunting crouch and quietly stalked the prey. When she was close enough, she leaped up and killed the mouse with a quick blow. Carrying the warm lump in her jaws, Juniper went back to Stargalaxy.

"Want some?" Juniper asked, muffled by the prey.

"No thanks. I'm a vegetarian." Stargalaxy replied, licking her paw.

Juniper placed down the mouse and scratched behind her ears. "Suit yourself."

As Juniper ate her catch, Stargalaxy looked around. The moon was barely visible through the thick trees. Being here like this reminded her of when she was kit, exploring the forest with Facelicker and Purpleshine. It made her happy, but also sad.

Eventually, Juniper finished eating her mouse. She ran in a very specific direction, as if she were trying to guide Stargalaxy somewhere. Stargalaxy follows, having to run fast to keep up with Juniper.

"Wait! Where are we going?"

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Chapter 42: It's a wonderful night to EXPLORE

Juniper and Stargalaxy wandered around the park. It was night, the moon was high in the sky. "Don't you think the moon is beautiful?" mewed Juniper.

"Hmm? The moon?" Stargalaxy looks up at the sky.

"Yeah! don't you think it's pretty?"

"Sure, but it's barely visible through all these thick trees..." Stargalaxy scoffed, squinting her eyes to see if she could make the moon more visible.

Suddenly, Juniper's ears began to twitch. A mouse skittered out of some nearby bushes, and onto the dirt pathway. It didn't sense the two she-cats nearby.

Juniper instantly dropped into a hunting crouch, slowly stalking the mouse. She leaped up. The mouse let out a shrill screech and tried to run away, but Juniper had already caught it in her paws and killed it with a few swift blows.

Juniper returned by Stargalaxy's side, and began to eat the mouse.

Stargalaxy realized that she was hungry herself. She hadn't had a proper meal since... well... probably since she left Amazingclan. But before she could tell Juniper, her stomach grumbled.

Juniper looked up. "Hungry? Do you want me to catch you something?" she offered.

"No thanks, I want to hunt for myself." Stargalaxy meowed as she walked away from Juniper. She sniffed the wind, looking for prey-scent but she couldn't smell anything. she searched for a long while, desperately trying to find something. what was going on? she used to be the greatest hunter in the forest? finally, she gave up and went back to Juniper, only to find her already nibbling on something small and feathery.

"Didn't catch anything?"

"Huh? no. I just already ate it" Stargalaxy scuffed.

"Okay, what was it?"

"Hm?"

"The thing that you caught?"

"Oh, it was ten, no fifty squirrels! large and plump ones!"

Juniper gave Stargalaxy a look that told her she did not belive a single word she just said.

"Just admit you couldn't catch anything and you can have some of this pigeon"

"Never!"

"Fine." Juniper got up leaving the pigeon half-eaten on the sidewalk and turned away. Stargalaxy made sure that Juniper wasn't watching and started devouring the prey in large bites.

Once she was done she looked up to see Juniper still sitting and facing the other direction but something told her that Juniper was watching and listening this whole time and wasn't even trying to hide it. Stargalaxy starred at her paws in embarrassment. Juniper had quite obviously left the biggest portion for Stargalaxy.

"T-Thank you," Stargalaxy mumbled. the word felt alien in her mouth. Stargalaxy had never before said the word out loud and actually meant it.

Juniper sat quietly for a moment before beginning to speak.

"My uncle's den is close by..." Juniper said. "Wanna pay them a visit?"

Before Stargalaxy ever had a chance to reply Juniper sprung up and ran off towards the street. Stargalaxy was having trouble keeping up, until she stopped.

They were in a long alleyway with garages, hoses, and small apartment buildings on either side of them. There were a lot of green and blue plastic trash cans like the ones in the park. the road was a bit uneven with the occasional bumps on it. some of the windows were glowing. Stargalaxy shivered at the tough of how warm it must be in there and how cold she was.

"He should be out soon..." Juniper commented.

Juniper motioned for her to come over.

As she walked over, Stargalaxy started to feel unsteady as she picked up an unfamiliar scent.

A cat walked out of the mound. It was a gray and brown tom. His amber eyes shone brightly, easily visible in the darkness of the night.

"Juniper, I'm so happy to see you! Who's your friend?"

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Chapter 43: The Juniper Family

"This is Stargalaxy." Juniper purred nuzzling the tom. "Stargalaxy, this is my uncle Charlie!"

"H-hello," Stargalaxy said, a slight hint of fear in her voice.

"Haha, no need to be afraid. I don't bite." Charlie chuckled. "C'mon in! Some of our family is supposed to come today! I was just going to go get you but it looks like you are truly in the right place at the right time!"

"Wow! That sounds awesome!" Juniper laughed.

"Oh yeah, and your friend would also be welcome to join"

"Um, thanks?"

Stargalaxy followed Juniper and Charlie under the metal fence into a small area, which seemed to be a tiny highly neglected backyard. a tall skinny apartment building around four stories high loomed above them. a stone pitch-black doorway was at the side of the building. There was twoleg garbage everywhere, one or two dried-up Christmas trees, and a large mound of sticks and trash bags sat in the corner. The grass was shriveled up and dry, and something told Stargalaxy that it had turned that way long before the colder seasons came.

Before they had a chance to go any further, two grey balls of fluff zoomed out from the doorway and ran straight into Juniper nearly knocking her off her paws.

"Ash! Pepper!" Juniper laughed! "Stop, you're gonna strangle me!"

The grey fluffballs calmed down slightly, revealing themselves to be two kits of about two to three moons.

One was a mottled gray tom with amber eyes. There was something familiar about him but she just couldn't place what.

The other one was a dark gray she-cat with amber eyes that had an adventurous spark in them.

"Charlie! What's all that noise?" A she-cat's voice called from inside the mound.

"Rose! Juniper's here! And she brought a friend!" Charlie exclaimed.

A she-cat came out from the doorway. she walked slowly and carefully as if she was afraid to trip.

Archie turned to Stargalaxy. his amber eyes were shining with pride.

"That's my mate, Rose." He told her as Rose nuzzled Juniper.

"It is so good to see you!" Rose purred.

"You too!"

"I can't believe how much you've grown! I still remember you as a small orphaned kitten that you were when you came to live with us. And look at you now! All grown up, a territory of your own, I'm so proud of you!"

"Thank you!" Juniper blushed. "So are there any news?"

"There are! but I don't want to share them until everyone is here"

"I'll wait, then!" Juniper smiled.

"Who's your friend?"

"Oh," Juniper seemed to have just remembered that Stargalaxy was there. "That's Stargalaxy. She's from the forest. She likes with me now"

"H-hi." Stargalaxy mumbled. Rose wasn't intimidating or anything, quite the opposite. She had long soft cream and white fur and light blue eyes the color of a cloudless summer sky. Her voice was calm and soothing, but there was also a soft ring to it.

"Well nice to meet Stargalaxy," Rose purred. "Welcome to the family!"

"I'm not really family am I?" It wasn't a statement. More like a question. And the answer was, no.

"Oh of course you are," Rose smiled. "We're all family here. So make yourself right at home"

Stargalaxy smiled sadly. Rose was being way too kind to her. If she knew who Stargalaxy was she would probably start lecturing her.

"Should we go inside?" Charlie suggested.

"That would be nice, It's getting way too cold to have the gatherings out here" Rose shivered.

"That's a bummer," Sighed Juniper. "It's so pretty out here."

"It sure is." Rose gave her a friendly nudge.

Pretty? what was so pretty in this place? Stargalaxy had lived in the city for a week and had gotten used to the fact that alley cats seemed to sometimes see more to the world than she could, but what could anyone possibly see here? She turned her head in all directions in desperate search of this mysterious source of beauty that Juniper and Rose were admiring so much. She raised her head up half expecting to find nothing unusual there and froze in shock.

The whole sky was speckled with small faintly glowing dots. It was so breathtaking she didn't even notice when Juniper came up to her.

"They're beautiful, aren't they?"

"Mhm," Stargalaxy was too amazed to look away.

"You know what they say? When someone dies, they become a star and watch over their loved ones."

"And you believe that?"

"I don't know. I used to but I'm not sure anymore. Aunt Rose told me that after my mother died. I was crying a lot and I didn't want to do anything. I remember I was crying so much that I wouldn't go to sleep. So she took me outside and we sat down really close to each other, right here in this very yard, and she told me, "You see the stars up there Juniper? One of them is your mama. She's watching over you." and that made me feel better. Even if it isn't true it makes me feel better."

A thought came to the back of Stragalaxy's mind. The thought tingled uncomfortably at the back of her spine. But before the thought could escalate, a voice called them.

"Juniper! Stargalaxy! Are you coming?" It was Rose.

Stargalaxy and Juniper exchanged a quick glance.

"Yes auntie, we're coming!".

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