I had just finished a border patrol, and decided to go hunting alone. So, I walked out of camp and past the flower field, where there were large apple trees. Puddles of water covered the ground abd the scent of ashes was very faint. The scent of birds and squirells wafted to my nose and replaced the ashes. I followed the scent of a squirell and once I saw it, I ducked as low as I could, and stalked it. Then quickly, I killed it with one swift bite to the neck. Happy about my catch, I grabed it in my jaws and wondered off somewhere else.

Suddenly, I started to feel like I saw being watched as I began to walk. The smell of cats was near... I sniffed the air. There were about two cats. I could tell, because I smelled two different cat scents. I set my prey down and growled, "Who's watching me?" But there was nothing. I better warn the leader. So I picked up my squirell and headed back to camp.

Back at camp, I set down my kill and walked over to Thunderstar's den. "Come on in." He said. I stepped in and he faced me. "Now, what is it?" He asked.

"I think there may be rouges or other clan cats spying." I said respectfully, bowing my head then facing him.

"What makes you think so?" He asked.

"I smelled them. There were two very different scents, so I'm pretty sure there were two cats. I also had this feeling of being watched."

"And where did you smell them?"

"Well, this one day, I think there was only one by the training hollow watching me. I heard twigs snapping. Then, the next day, I smelled two cats a little further off."

"I see. Will you show me?"

"Of course."

"Just wait by the camp entrance. I am gong to get more warriors." He said. I nodded and ran to the entrance and waited.

Finally, he was back. He brought two other warriors: Falconfur and Lizardstripe. "Lets get going." He said, "And Pondmist, you show us where you think they are."

I nodded, "Come on guys." I said, running off with them following.

"So, how many was it?" Asked Lizardstripe as we ran.

"I think two. Hopefully thats it..." I murmured.

"And you think they are rouges or what?" Asked Falconfur.

"I dont know." I said.

I stopped. We finally made it to where I last smelled them. I sniffed the air. The scent was still there, but just not as strong. The other cats stopped when I did, and began to sniff the air, too.

"I do smell cats!" Gasped Lizardstripe. The other cats nodded in agreement.

"I'm going to follow the scent. Stay close behind me, these could be dangerous cats." Said Thunderstar.

"Hopefully they are just kittypets. Those are easy to chase off." Said Falcon fur. I nodded in agreement.

Then Thunderstar stopped. "Lets split up." he said. We all nodded and split.

As I wondered around, I began to catch a scent. But it was leading to the border. Suddenly, close to the border, I saw moving in a patch of grass. Luckily, it wasnt across the border so I could check it out. As I peeked my nose in, I was scratched by a set of claws... Cat claws. I hissed and jumped on the cat. Suddenly, I heard the cat hiss and felt soft, kit-like fur. When I opened up my eyes, I saw the shocked face of a dainty brown and white she-cat with jet black paws... Fawnpetal. I backed up, shocked. "I... I thought you were dead!"

Fawnpetal kept silent, worry lit up in her big hazel eyes. "Please dont tell anyone I'm alive!"

"Why not?"

"Just dont... Please?" She sqeaked out.

"Oh, I'm going to tell! It is bad enough that everyone thinks your dead! Now you just go wondering around the clan? And where's your mate?"

"He's not on clan grounds so it doesnt matter! I dont want anyone to go tracking him down!" She spat.

"Hey, hey, relax! Who said I was going to tell anyone about him?"

"I know you better than that." She sighed and sat down. Then, licked her paw and looked back up at me, "Your a very loyal, strong warrior. You'll tell if there's a rouge near. And now there's one in front of you." She said, then went back to licking her paw a few times before setting it down.

"Your a rouge? You certainly dont look like one."

"But I live like one." She pointed out. "Surviving without the support of a clan, or an owner. But dont worry, not all of us are bad."

"I have no choice." I mumbled to myself. Then, I turned around and let out a yowl to the others, "I found a rouge!" But when I turned back, she was gone. "Mouse dung!" I spat, clawing at the ground.

The others ran up to me. "Where?" Gasped Lizardstripe.

"Err..."

"Listen, we dont have time for this! Is there a rouge here or not?" Growled Thunderstar.

"Well..."

"Is one here?"

"No." I grumbled. But there was...

"Lets just get back." He sighed. The others followed behind. I stared out and wondered where she had roamed off to. How could she do this? Then, I turned around and ran back to camp.

Back at camp, I grabbed a piece of fresh kill and watched the nursery. I saw her kits: Birchkit and Nightkit. Birchkit was pawing at a piece of grass while Nightkit was bugging all the queens. They were clueless that their father was a rouge and there mother was once a medicine cat then she became a warrior, and now... She's a rouge, too. How would they react if they found out? Maybe it would be better if they didnt find out.

My mate walked up to me and playfully muzzled me. "Whats up? You seem lost." He said.

"Er, do you believe that Fawnpetal really died?"

"Of course! Why do you ask?"

"N-nothing."

"Alright... You sure?"

"I'm sure." I mumbled.

"Okay then..." He said. Then, he picked up a piece of fresh kill and sat by me and ate. It was nice to have him by me. But I still wondered why that stupid she-cat wanted to be a rouge... That life wasnt even suited for her! And even though I hated her and her mate, I didnt want her to get hurt. But, she has her mate to protect her! Yeah, I have no reason to worry. Maybe she even likes being a rouge. But, maybe it would be better if I told Thunderstar.

"Well, I have to go do something. Love you." I said, muzzling Graystone. He muzzled me back and I ran to the Leader's den. "Thinderstar." I said.

"What?" He asked.

"I did see a cat. But she ran off."

"You really did?" He gasped. "Come. sit down and tell me about it."

"Okay, she didnt want me to tell but I must. Anyway, it was... Fawnpetal..."

"Thats a lie!" Growled Thunderstar.

"It isnt! She escaped durring the fire!"

"Well, I'll believe it once I see it." He murmured, "Cause your the one who said you saw a tree fall on her."

"Then I'll bring her to you!" I said, determined. In a way, I felt bad for her. Maybe, I should just let her be a rouge with her mate. Maybe she would be happy that way. Maybe... I was being too harsh towards her. Too bossy... No... I had to put that behind me. Loyalty comes first!