100 OneShot Book/Skeleton

Skeleton is a oneshot within the publication of the 100 OneShot Book. It features Dawnkit.

Detailed plot summary

 * Dawnkit and Shadekit are two young kits in ShadowClan facing the harsh reality of hunger, sickness, and the struggles within their Clan. The narrative delves into their daily life, where food scarcity and the aftermath of a devastating fire have left the Clan weakened.


 * Dawnkit, constantly haunted by hunger, seeks solace in her mother's comforting presence. The kits engage in a makeshift game, blaming WindClan for their predicament. Despite the harsh conditions, Shadekit remains optimistic, citing StarClan's guidance.


 * A faint glimmer of hope emerges when a hunting patrol returns with meager prey, offering some relief to the starving Clan. However, Dawnkit's mother, selflessly prioritizing her kits over herself, refuses to eat, showcasing the dire situation they face.


 * The story takes a tragic turn as Dawnkit's mother succumbs to the hardships, leaving the kits to grapple with the harsh reality of death. Alone, Dawnkit and Shadekit cling to each other for comfort.


 * In the depths of despair, a fellow ShadowClan cat, bearing witness to their suffering, offers them a choice – four seeds that promise eternal sleep, a respite from the relentless pain and suffering. The kits, overwhelmed by exhaustion and hopelessness, reluctantly choose this ominous path, seeking an escape from the cruel world they inhabit.

Characters

 * Dawnkit
 * Shadekit
 * Honeyfur
 * Shrewfoot