100 OneShot Book/Last Words

Last Words is a oneshot within the publication of the 100 OneShot Book. It features Chillpaw.

Detailed plot summary

 * Chillpaw finds himself on the brink of a significant life transition - the ceremony that will elevate him from apprentice to warrior. Despite his prowess and readiness for this step, his mind is consumed by a plan that transcends the honor of becoming a warrior.


 * Chillpaw has saved two kits, Bluekit and Redkit, from the clutches of a badger that took the life of Bramblethorn. Uninterested in the kits' admiration and fueled by his own hidden motives, Chillpaw contemplates the impending warrior ceremony.


 * Silverstar, the Clan leader, shows a keen interest in Chillpaw's recovery from injuries sustained during the badger encounter. Her visits spark uncertainty in Chillpaw, as he questions the source of her eagerness - is it familial concern or mentor's pride? The impending ceremony looms in the air, and Chillpaw feels the weight of a decision approaching.


 * A dialogue with the kits reveals their innocent anticipation, particularly Bluekit's curiosity about the words Chillpaw will speak before becoming a warrior. Chillpaw, however, remains stoic and dismissive, focusing on the dark plan he harbors. As the ceremony draws near, Silverstar expresses pride in Chillpaw's growth, but an underlying tension clouds the moment.


 * The day arrives, and Silverstar, in a blend of mentor and leader, congratulates Chillpaw on his journey. Her affectionate gestures, though genuine, are overshadowed by the ominous knowledge of what follows. The kits express excitement, but Chillpaw, still distant, blocks them from witnessing the ceremony, instigating a sense of rejection.


 * As Chillpaw stands by the BranchPile, the gravity of his impending actions sinks in. Conflicted by a strange desire for acceptance and the unwavering need for revenge, he contemplates the words he will say. When Silverstar poses the traditional question, the catalyst for his transformation, Chillpaw hesitates, torn between two worlds. The conflict within him reaches a crescendo.


 * Ultimately, the feral longing for vengeance prevails. In a swift, shocking move, Chillpaw attacks Silverstar, ending her life and initiating a sequence of events that unravel the fabric of AshClan. The Clan, plunged into chaos, reacts with horror.


 * Chillpaw, having achieved his grim objective, found himself surrounded by the chaos and turmoil he had unleashed upon the Clan. The laughter echoed in his mind, the bitter taste of victory mixing with the metallic tang of Silverstar's blood. As his vision dimmed, he couldn't help but reflect on the twisted path that had led him to this moment.


 * The once-frozen heart of Chillpaw now felt an odd emptiness, devoid of the satisfaction he had anticipated. The laughter faded into a hollow silence, and the weightlessness turned into a cold descent. In the final moments, he grappled with the realization that, perhaps, revenge hadn't brought the closure he sought.


 * As Chillpaw's consciousness slipped away, he wondered whether he had truly avenged Lion or merely perpetuated a cycle of suffering. The laughter, once triumphant, now echoed in the void of his fading existence, leaving behind a haunting question: Was it worth it?

Characters

 * Chillpaw
 * Bluekit
 * Redkit