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ASTRALSIGHT

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~I’m falling apart, I’m barely breathing~[/color][/center]

The young she cat blinked rapidly, focusing on the dark tree trunk in front of her. She looked around anxiously her eyes darting back and forth quickly. Her breathing was shallow, labored. Glancing down towards her pads the color red flashed against her vision. Was she bleeding? if she was she couldn't feel the cuts, couldn't feel anything. Astralsight was far from home, with no idea how she had gotten here. The last thing she remembered was being in the camp. Perhaps one of the other clan cats had been talking to her, the memory was foggy, strangely enough. Though she was used to it, as it was simply a side effect of her visions and hallucinations. She remembered blinking, closing her eyes to the dark shadows that haunted her.

Then colors, behind the lids of her eyes, before opening them. The scene before her had been unfamiliar, not anywhere in skyclan territory. She had been confused, unsure as to how her body had made it so far in what had only seemed a split second. Where was here anyway? How could the she-cat end up somewhere like this? with absolutely no memory of traveling there. The young creature had immediately felt the panic rise in her, the paranoia nearly overtake her.

Something inside her had forced her to stumble on, weaving her way through the fallen branches, leaving a trail of bloody paw prints. Astralsight felt as if some unseen force were pulling her paws forward. Her grey eyes were filled with fright, confusion. It was so dark here, nothing green, grey and black dominated. The sun itself not willing to push itself through the dark recesses of the tree branches. The she-cats breathing was getting more shallow as she continued traveling. So loud everything here must be able to hear her breath. Not that that was much living, at least not that she could spot. It would have been near impossible in her panicked state as it was.

She titled her head to the side, the voices were quiet, a rare occurrence. It was then a slight rustle to her left side surprised her, sending her into the air as she jumped backward, holding back a yowl. She crouched down fearful, grey orbs darting back and forth frantically. Astralsight tried to calm her breathing, slow it down, but without sucess. She whimpered closing her eyes and trembling. She slowly glanced towards her left wondering what had made the noise, not entirely sure she wished to find out.

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Legion padded forward to the fearful girl, slightly hesitant. "I don't tend to meet many acrobats that do a flip when they hear a crackle." he replied, his expression and voice blank from emotion. He never tended to show emotion, for if he did alot of bad things could happen. "My name is Cyrus. Who do you classify yourself as?" Legion asked. He felt a sudden urge within his mind but he kept still. "KillherFancyarapeHelpherShecouldkillyoutrickherintoshowingherhome" the voices echoed through out his mind. He simply ignored them, he wouldn't be in control for long anyway.

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ASTRALSIGHT

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She froze as she caught site of the cat walking towards her. The inside of her mouth going dry with apprehension. It was apparent by his smell that he was definitely not a clan cat. Most likely meant he was a loner or a rogue, neither things the she-cat was dying to meet when she was alone in a strange place. The strings weren't pulling at her paws anymore, or she might have simply walked on without a passing glance at the tom. Frightened eyes took in his appearance, strange coloring, stripes, it was definitely intriguing, much like her own pelt. Not that anyone really noticed her pelt, tiny as she was. Nearly the size of an apprentice, though a warrior she was. At least her long fur hid most of the scars.

Blinking in confusion Astralsight realized that he was speaking to her. Asking her what she classified herself as. Her maw opened slightly, pondering what answer was required of her. My name? my status? It was at that moment the voices returned, rushing into her head with a powerful shout. She winced slightly, then frowned. You ought to tell him what you really are my dear. the whisper was gentle and all too real. Tell him how useless you are, not fit to even be a warrior She forced herself to ignore it. " I-I'm Astralsight," she managed to stutter nervously. Then hesitantly added " a warrior of skyclan"

Eyes dropped to the ground, starring at her bloody pads. " I-I... You startled me. Her maw snapped shut, not daring to say another word. Unsure of this Cyrus character. No doubt he could hurt her... probably even kill her if he wished. It wouldn't be hard, fragile thing she was. Wouldn't that be delightful? after all its what you deserve, lovely The voices again. It was nearly impossible to keep her composure and the she-cat let out a small hiss. Leave me alone she thought to the voices, knowing full well they wouldn't listen, never did.

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Legion looked around before returning his eyes to her. "Astral...' he mumbled. "Cyrus is only one of many, confiding within us, Legion. I apologize, I should have made my presence known. I did not know that you would be deemed safe." he explained. Cyrus once again gazed around. It would rain soon, and the night would turn cold. "I need somewhere to stay Astral. Would you mind if I followed?" he asked.

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ASTRALSIGHT

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Despite the clamour of the voices ratcheting between her ears the she cat was able to notice that he left off the suffix of her name. Simply calling her Astral. A random bit of knowledge surfaced, reminding the young one what her name meant: pertaining to or proceeding from the stars. It was an interesting name for a clan cat after all, perhaps Starclan had been trying to tell her she belonged with them. The voices would agree with that she was sure. Not that she would ever let the voices know what she was thinking. too risky. The ones inside knew a great deal too much already.

She shook her head, focusing on the tom again. He was mumbling something about cyrus, and legion, one of many. Astralsight wasn't able to make any sense of it. She struggled to wrap her head around it, hoping that thinking on it might enable her to better understand. She could feel her paws kneading the ground. They were still bleeding, and now she could feel the cuts. He was apologizing, Legion was, she believed, for not letting her know of his presence? Though for some strange reason she couldn't help but smile as he said she was safe. Then again what else could she be? It wasn't as if the small she-cat could be dangerous to a tom cat like the one standing before her.

"No apology needed, Legion?" The last word went up in tone, a question. Her mew quieted as he asked her if he could follow her, something about needing a place to stay. Follow her? where was it that she was going again? Astralsight had been going somewhere yes? Now if she could only remember where that somewhere was. Had it been home? Perhaps that was where the other cat wished to follow her to. Home? which way was home again? The cat turned around on aching paws in confusion, frantic eyes searching for a way out. She hardly remembered which direction she had been traveling.

Her gaze came to rest on the tom cat, she couldn't let him know that she was helplessly lost, it would simply put her at a further disadvantage. She tried to force a small smile out, hoping she didn't appear absolutely insane. " I wouldn't mind at all, of course you may follow" Her mew was sweet and bell-like, holding none of the fear that was so prominent inside. Taking a deep breathe she closed her eyes before settling on a direction to travel. With a hesitant first few pawsteps she set out slowly, grey orbs staring at the only source of light.

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Legion narrowed his eyes, caution filled his movements. She was a strange, but stable. If anything he could fight back but he figured it wouldn't come to that. He nodded to her statement. Legion watched as she started to walk in a direction, he too slowly padded after. However before he could take a step a voice from behind lingered in his ears "Don't forget Legion. We have unfinished business." he refused to turn around. Simply nodding again he proceeded to jog after Astral.

"What is your affiliation Astral?" he asked.