Chapter 2: Into the Dark

A thin sheet of icy water lapped at Luna's furry paws. Wind rustled the trees' leaves above her. Rocks lay scattered upon the riverbed, forming a pathway across the water. Luna bundled power in her haunches and leapt.

A smooth rock met at her paws when she landed. But it was much smoother than she expected. Her right back paw faltered, dipping into the rushing liquid. A jolt of alarm ran through Luna, but it was too late to recover. She slid form the stone, water engulfing her senses. It felt as if the Arctic had crashed upon her very mind. Chilled to the bone and unable to swim, she screeched with horror. But no one could hear her cries as the moonlight vanished and her world faded into blackness.