It was a bright day, the sun beating down heat in horrid amounts with soft spots of humidity hinting the air. Clouds rarely scattered the bright canvas of blue, and it seemed as if rain was far off from the day, despite raging heat. Cats were scattered around camp, hiding in shade to keep their pelt away from the smoldering heat, and those who went on patrols groaned in protest.
One cat, Lavaclaw, the deputy, had assigned himself to a patrol consisting of three cats, and as they padded through the forest, a distraction interrupted the hunt. Quickly, Lavaclaw chased after a squirrel, heading deep int the forest to find himself staring at bark, the squirrel taunting him on a long hanging branch. He raised a paw to touch the bark to his paw, a look of determination in his yes as he planned to run up the tree, despite the dangers of going on branches and hunting. He didn't fear that however, and placed another paw on the bark, feeling the wood graze under his unsheathed claws. However, suddenly, his body slumped to the ground, chest heading, and breath coming in short, raggedy gasps. His eyes were wide and in panic as the killer said the words Lavaclaw would hear last.
"Dead cats can't speak, I'm afraid."