[duckie]

Sootflare
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Knowing where he was going to end up dulled the shock ever so slightly and yet, still, the environment that met him as he woke was something to behold. The air was crisp, clean - sharper, almost - and everything... glittered. Not obnoxiously, but in such a way that everything shifted as you glanced around, leaving you dizzy. The stars, too. A clear night sky above. Beautiful.

He quickly climbed to his paws and was soon aware of the form of Lionstar appearing next to him. What a sight. The sight of a starry feline approaching quickly brought Sootflare to attention, giving a curt nod as he was addressed. He was able to relax ever so slightly as Hawkstar's gaze turned to Lionstar, but only for a moment. He tensed in turn with his leader as the lives were taken and instinctively shifted to press his flank against the tom's, helping him sink slowly to the ground.

He did not rise again until Lionsta- Lionstorm did, and turned back to the star cat in front of him.

Sootflare, step forward.

A heartbeat's hesitation passed before he did as he was told, the sounds around reducing to a dull ringing in his ears. This is it. No backing out now.

[ @BILL. ]