"So we're going on the trip?" asked Brambleclaw

"Yes," Firestar replied "but Applestream is much to young to go, she was just made a warrior yesterday and thats because of her bravery."

"So your leaving her?" asked Brambleclaw

"Yes, and I'm leaving Jayfeather to watch her." Firestar said "We have a medicine cat to go."

"Ok," Brambleclaw said "But can we really trust them alone in the household?" Brambleclaw looked around awkwardly "I mean, she's female, he's male-"

Firestar glared at him for a second "Yes I get Brambleclaw," he cleared his throat and continued "and I don't know, so Onestar has offered to let them stay in WindClan for the week we're gone."

"Ok," Brambleclaw said "I'll tell them."

"Good"

Brambleclaw padded to the warrior room. And opened the door to find Applestream talking with Foxleap.

"Applestream?" he asked

She turned to face him "Yes?"

"Firestar says your much to young to go on the trip." Brambleclaw said "But you get to stay behind with Jayfeather."

She gave a sord of sad look "Yes Brambleclaw." Then she walked with him to the healers room.

"Jayfeather," Brambleclaw said opening the door "Your not going on the trip, Leafpool is. But your staying behind with Applestream and going to WindClan for the week."

"What about the queens and kits?" Jayfeather asked

"Cherrykit and Molekit are going with Poppyfrost to RiverClan camp," Brambleclaw replied "Ferncloud and Daisy will be joining them. After all, this Poppyfrost's first litter. She needs all the help she can get."

Jayfeather walked up to Applestream "You don't mind this?"

"No, not at all." Applestream said "I practicaly grew up with you, Jayfeather."

As Brambleclaw walked out the door, Jayfeather felt her nuzzle into his neck, then pull away.

If only I weren't a healer apprentice, he thought I love her.

"Lets rest," she implied "It's a long way to the WindClan Household tomorow."

"Ok."

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