Moonflower was staring as the newest member of StarClan arrived. Though she only had eyes for the cat who she was with, Moonflower recognized her immediately. When she had died, this cat had only been a warrior. She had later become the deputy of ThunderClan, and then leader.
Moonflower couldn't bring herself to be happy that her daughter was finally joining StarClan. Of course, it would be selfish to do so because of the company. But there was another reason Moonflower was not glad to see Bluestar finally come.
Moons ago, Bluestar had given up her kits for the good of her Clan. This in itself was not enough to make Moonflower regret her daughter joining StarClan, but the consequences of it were. The one kit that hadn't lived was Mosskit, and Moonflower had been forced to take care of Mosskit in StarClan. Though he was happy, the kit would never be able to grow up, to become a warrior.
Moonflower held a grudge against Bluestar for giving up her kits, and allowing one of them to die. Moonflower would always love her daughter, but she just couldn't see her in the same light after Mosskit had died.
Bluestar tore her eyes away from Oakheart's at last, and saw Moonflower right away. A smile lit up her face and, Oakheart following her obediently, raced towards her mother.
Moonflower, however, did not smile. Bluestar stopped, seeming confused, and perhaps even a bit fearful.
"Moonflower?" Bluestar asked.
"Before you speak to me… There's someone else you must speak to," Moonflower meowed, making a quick decision. With that, she beckoned the small cat sitting beside her forward.
Mosskit was still so small, despite all the time that had passed. He looked up at his parents with big eyes that glowed with wisdom, despite his body's young age. He looked first at Oakheart, and then to Bluestar.
"Oh, Mosskit," Bluestar meowed softly, sadly. Her eyes became wet with tears. "I'm so sorry…"
Mosskit looked at her for a moment, and then nodded at his mother. "I forgive you, Bluestar."
Bluestar wrapped her tail around Mosskit gratefully, and licked him gently on the head. "Thank you, Mosskit."
Moonflower looked from Bluestar to Mosskit, and then finally smiled. "I forgive you as well, Bluestar."
Bluestar smiled at her mother. "Thank you."
