Firepaw sighed when he woke up and saw Sandpaw and Dustpaw staring at him.

"Your late, Dustpaw and me have been waiting forever!"

"Yeah, this isn't a lazy kittypet life, you know."

Firepaw groaned inwardly at the thought of having to spend the day with his tormentors. Whitestorm told him that he would have to patrol the border today with them.

The past few days have been okay, his mentor is Bluestar, and he already has a friend. Graypaw was great! He still felt restless, though.

Spottedleaf gritted her teeth as she realized her mistake. She had forgotten to dry the feverfew. 'I guess I'll have to go collect some more', she thought. Padding out of the Medicine Den, she searched for Bluestar. Deciding to check her den, Spottedleaf walked past the High Rock toward the leader's den.

"Bluestar, may I have a word?"

"Yes, come in."

Spottedleaf entered the den slowly.

"I need to borrow an apprentice to gather Feverfew. May I have Firepaw?"

"He's patrolling the borders. If you can wait, then yes."

"Thank you, Bluestar."

Spottedleaf left the den. Yes! I finally get to spend more time with him!

As she waited, she gulped down a small shrew. She sat down, relaxed her shoulders, and as she looked at the wispy clouds, she let her mind wander.