100 OneShot Book/Flash

Flash is a oneshot within the publication of the 100 OneShot Book. It features Brightflash.

Detailed plot summary

 * Brightflash wakes up in an alley with her son nestled beside her. They are part of a splintered group of cats called the Kalan. Brightflash reflects on her mate, the father of her son, who often leaves in the morning for hunting but always returns. Despite missing her Kalan, she focuses on the present, where they are living in a city.


 * The family prepares to leave the city for the wilderness, and as they journey towards the forest, they encounter a potential cat community. However, the group is too large, and they decide to explore an area that smells like mud on the other side of a Thunderpath. When attempting to cross, Brightflash's son, Thistle, becomes endangered by an approaching monster. In a desperate attempt to save him, Brightflash pushes him out of harm's way but is struck by the monster herself.


 * The narrative then shifts to a fragmented and disorienting sequence of sensations, memories, and flashes of pain experienced by Brightflash. She hears voices calling her name, including her son's and mate's, but struggles to comprehend the situation. The story ends with the persistent theme of a flashing light and a sense of uncertainty about Brightflash's fate.

Characters

 * Brightflash
 * Bullet
 * Thistle