She was the only snake in the entire forest. She had killed many great warriors from all the Clans. Her sharp-fanged jaws could swallow a living cat whole, and she spat deadly venom.
Mouthclaw slithered out of her cave, her tongue flickering like lightning. She was ten fox-lengths long and as thick as a badger with a bellyful of cubs. Her eyes were evil red slits, and her scales glittered in the dawn light.
She bared her fangs with pleasure, for LionClan warriors were one of her favourite meals, and then she lunged.
"I have been living at these rocks for a thousand moons. Spare my life, and I shall grant you one wish."