100 OneShot Book/Help

Help is a oneshot within the publication of the 100 OneShot Book. It features Rosedapple.

Detailed plot summary

 * Rosedapple, once a hopeful and spirited cat, finds herself facing an overwhelming sense of despair and hopelessness. Rejected by StarClan, her Clanmates, and burdened by the weight of her troubled past, she turns to the ledge, contemplating ending her life. Her mother, father, and other departed loved ones are in StarClan, but they seem indifferent to her struggles.


 * Despite the icy gazes of her Clanmates, Blackmoon remains steadfast by her side, offering support. However, even his unwavering loyalty cannot fill the void within her, especially when he desires something she cannot provide. Rosedapple's silent pleas for help intensify as she grapples with her worsening situation.


 * The narrative delves into Rosedapple's memories, highlighting her past joys and the subsequent tragedies that led her to this moment. Her strained relationships with her mother, Dapplefern, and her former mate, Lightstar, contribute to her sense of isolation and despair. The internal conflict intensifies as she struggles with the idea of bringing kits into a world that seems devoid of hope and love.


 * As she stands on the precipice, Rosedapple clings to the last shreds of hope, yearning for some sign from StarClan. The kits within her belly seem to intensify her misery, and she contemplates the idea of sparing them from a life of rejection and loneliness.


 * The pivotal moment arrives as she takes a step toward the edge, ready to succumb to the river below. However, a white tom intervenes, saving her from a tragic end. The rescue brings her face to face with the broken soul of her savior, a cat with scars and pain etched into every aspect of his being.


 * In this moment, Rosedapple realizes that help has come in an unexpected form. The white tom, despite his own struggles, becomes a lifeline for her, a connection that sparks a glimmer of hope.

Characters

 * Rosedapple
 * Northstar