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The midnight air tousled their overgrown fur. The usual powerful zephyr was only a tempered breeze at this time. It was perfect for kindling a fire. The set of cats snuck through the shade; after Violetsky hauled Stormrunner from the cave, they were on a quest to locate the Two-Legs. Stormrunner had previously been instructed to light branches on fire using the two-leg torches they embarked on at night. However, Violetsky couldn't help but feel cruel. Was this really what StarClan desired? 

"I-I don't have the strength to do this, Stormrunner." Violetsky strumbled as they neared the small barn of Two-Legs. She released the branch from her jowls, the long timber tapping against her paws. "Can't we run instead?" 

The dark gray tom rocked his head. "We've been running for too long." The truth stung bitterly. Realizing he only emphasized the she-cat's melancholy feelings, he appended, "It grieves me too, you know? I vowed myself never to suit my father but I'm about to use his weapon for consumption." 

Violetsky inhaled sharply as she focused on the branch beneath her paws. Despite all of her negative judgments, she elevated the branch. "Let's do this." 

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The smoke tumbled into the midnight atmosphere. The brilliant stars were no longer visible as the blinding flames rose higher into the air. The embers fluttered like glittering fireflies. The pair of cats sat afar, watching as diaster shriveled the air. The stench of smoke scorched their fur. Ashes clung to them like sticky tree sap.
Despite the torture they summoned, they were once again together. They cuddled on the acclivity, attempting to seize their breath. Their eyes were sparkling, reflecting the towering flares. 

Violetsky nuzzled into her friend's thick coat, his scent stinging her senses. "I can't believe what we just did." Neither could Stormrunner. The fire reopened old wounds and spurred new disasters. But at least they had each other. And they would be united on their next journey; to unearth the authentic Rebellion. In reality, they did exist and Violetsky required their support if there was any hope of defeating WolfClan. 

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