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Chapter One

Deep in the mountain range the sun glittered down on a raven furred feline who padded quickly over the barren stone mountains. She glanced over the peak then turned towards the newly formed HopeClan. "So far nothing," she called down.

Firefang snarled, "We've been searching these ice cold mountains for three moons now, surely we'd find something?

Rosethorn piped up, "Leer told us before we left to search beyond the mountains. I really think it's time we listened to that,"

Sunshaft nodded in agreement, "Yes, and there's little prey here as well. We best get to the other side quickly,"

Shadowlight nodded in return, "Then let's keep moving. I'd like to get past some of these mountains by sundown,"

Everyone seemed to agree as they all trailed behind Shadowlight up the mountain side as Shadowlight continued to travel over the mountain. She raised her head and looked ahead; the mountains seemed endless, would they ever end? Leer said there was an other side, and all they had were Leer's words to follow. They had no other choice.

For three moons they have been scanning the mountains looking for any sign of help, from any cat. But apparently loners can't be found much in the mountains; lack of prey so Shadowlight can easily see why.

Screech often kept up well always beside Shadowlight along with Eagleheart. Screech kept a neutral face as they traveled, but Eagleheart's face was hinted with some concern. Shadowlight frowned, "Something wrong Eagleheart?" she asked her friend.

Eagleheart sighed, "I'm just worried about what's going on back at the forest over the past three moons. I'm worried about your Clans and I'm worried about what happened to Leer after Bone found out. I feel the need to turn back, but I know we must keep going,"

Shadowlight sighed as well, "Don't worry, don't focus on that. If we're going to help them all, we need to find the help. Remember, if we fail, who knows what'll happen?"

There was a grunt behind them, it was from Dawnrise, "Of course, we could always just save our own tails and seek a well supplied shelter and make a new living. We don't need who we left behind! We're free, why go back and risk our lives?"

Emberpath glared at Dawnrise, "Don't say such things!" she hissed. "Those are your clanmates who you've vowed to protect on the day of your warrior ceremony!"

Dreamwhisper nodded, "Emberpath's right Dawnrise, you've agreed to come for the sake of your Clan. I would hate to think my clanmate just came to save herself,"

Dawnrise grunted again, "I was only suggesting for our own well being,"

Everybody was silent for a moment; Shadowlight feared that some of them were actually considering Dawnrise's words. Lifting her head high, she turned and said, "Listen! We can't just give in and run away from Bone! The Clans needs us! Our clanmates are depending on us, remember, we are HopeClan!"

"She's right, we must reach the other side of the mountain quickly and find help," added Sunshaft.

Shadowlight nodded in thanks to Sunshaft who returned the nod. She then swirled around and announced, "Now, let's continue, we're getting closer to the other side,"

Silently, HopeClan continued on until nightfall where they settled at the base of a mountain for the night. Swanpaw lead Sightless too a nest they were putting together. Although throughout the moons they've been wondering, Sightless has been teaching herself to do things on her own despite being blind; like Leer had said. Shadowlight felt terrible for the she-cat. Having her eyesight stripped from her in an instant and be given such a cruel name. Shadowlight wished to change the name, but there was no leader among them who had the right to do so.

Off to the side Stoneclaw organized a hunting patrol consisting of himself, Moonclaw, Dovetalon, Stormtwist and Bloodstripe. Sunshaft came up to them, saying, "Be sure to also keep an eye out for any cats while you're out,"

Stoneclaw nodded, "Will do," and rounded up the hunting patrol, took a whiff of the air and headed in the direction scented with the most prey.

Sunshaft came back and laid down next to Shadowlight, licking her ear saying, "Let's hope they're fortunate out there,"

Shadowlight nodded, "Yes, and let's also hope StarClan sent us some sort of sign. We need a leader," Shadowlight glanced over to Sightless, Sunshaft stared at her, knowing what she was thinking, "Don't worry, a leader will be chosen among us in no time, StarClan won't wait forever to send us a sign,"

Shadowlight sighed, "Three moons seems like forever to me,"

Sunshaft licked her ear again, "Then we'll be seeing that sign soon! Now go to sleep, I'll wake you when Stoneclaw's patrol returns,"

Sunshaft's licking on her ear made Shadowlight feel comfortable as she got herself settled and slowly blinked her way into a welcoming slumber.

AN. Still a bit shorter than usual....but a decent length. Thanks to everyone for reviewing last chapter! Please review for this chapter too! Chapter Two will hopefully be here soon!