It was dawn in the clearing where Swiftpaw sat, hidden by a shrub. Four cats where in front of her conversing lightly. A fifth one approached. The cats in the clearing went abruptly silent. One of them, who was grey, and who Swiftpaw remembered was called Thunder, meowed," What brings you here, Sky?"
Sky replied," I have walked different skies than your clans ever since you cast out my clan. However, I believe it is time to make amends. My clan is in danger, and I need your help to guide my warriors to the lake where your clans live. Will you accept us back?"
There was a moments silence as the cats took in the news brought to them by the silver cat and then a tabby named Wind replied," We should welcome Sky and his cats back. They were no trouble to us when we were still alive and in the forest. However, who will bring his warriors to the lake?
"Sky replied, "I have brought two apprentices, RiverClan and WindClan, since ThunderClan and ShadowClan are at war. I was hoping that these two could bring my clan to the lake without weakening either of your clans. Come out Swiftpaw and Snowpaw."
Swiftpaw came out from behind the shrub and she saw a silvery white tabby come out from the other side of the clearing. "How will these two explain their departure, and how will the clans agree on new borders?" asked the shadowy tom that Swiftpaw was sure was called Shadow.
" Our clan is used to cliffs and caves," replied Sky. "So we can take the caves just beyond WindClan territory. As for explaining their departure, their leaders are here currently." Onestar and Leopardstar stepped out of the shadows.
"Before you leave however, we must discuss this with Firestar and Blackstar at the next gathering," said Onestar.
"How are we even here?" asked Swiftpaw. "This is just a dream for you," replied Sky.
"You will wake up shortly. Thanks are to all of you for helping my clan." He padded away. The next moment, Swiftpaw was prodded into consciousness by Crowfeather, her mentor, who told her to go on the dawn patrol.