I summoned the shadows. It was inhumane of me to do so. I had promised myself never to do it again, and the moment I let the power fly from my chest, I felt guilty. Guilty for inflicting pain. I couldn't believe I was breaking all my vows to hurt another. ...but here I was. All I could feel at that moment was frustration. These cats could have just let me go peacefully. Why hadn't they? Why did they need to track me down? I wasn't harming them or their land in any way—I hadn't hunted or removed any of their property. Why was the world such a cruel place? ...right into the eyes of Sharpclaw. ~ ~