Squirrelpaw looked up at the night sky. The moon washed over her, illuminating her light brown fur, white chest patch, and gray tail tip. Her green eyes glimmered with wonder as she looked at the stars.
She looked behind her as she felt another presence. Her mother, Sagepond, was looking at the stars too, her light gray fur and yellow eyes a comforting presence to the apprentice. Together, mother and daughter watched the stars.
"What's it like up there?"
"I don't know."
"Is he happy?"
"Yes, he is."
Squirrelpaw smiled with warmth.
"Hello, father," she whispered.
Sagepond nodded. "Hello, Aspenfoot."