The grey she-cat's fur was ragged and unkept. Although Owlfeather was only three moons younger than the amber eyed she-cat, Doveflight looked like an elder.

"Doveflight what happened to and how's the clan?"

The grey she-cat hung her head then shook it, "The clan hasn't been doing so well after Willowstar died."

Owlfeather stared in disbelief,"Willowstar is…dead? How and when did she die?"

"A moon after you left we think she was murdered but, that's not all. A dreadful leader stepped up and…and…sorry I can't say much I think we're being watched."

"What do you mean? Who is your new leader and are Darkbreeze and Fawnfoot ok?" Owlfeather could see tears swell up in the she-cat's eyes.

"Darkbreeze and I are mates; we have two lovely kits, a tom and a she-cat. Their names are Deerkit and Sunpaw. But Sunpaw died. "

"Wait why is Sunpaw an apprentice and Deerkit is still a kit?"

"Our leader is training kits under six moons! Sunpaw was only four moons old he died in his first battle! I should've been with him it's my fault he's dead", the queen began to cry.

"I'm so sorry…this is like Brokenstar from the stories training kits under six moons. Well is Darkbreeze and Fawnfoot still alive?"

"Darkbreeze died starting an up rise against our leader. He was killed when his neck got snapped as an example."

"M-My brothers dead? Why won't you tell me who your leader is?"

"If I do they'll kill me, Deerkit or both of us. I'm sorry but please help us! We need it before there is more killing. Already our leader has many followers from other clans who help guard the clan and there might be more. Maybe even loners or rouges who want trouble."

"Ok Sparrow and I will help meet me by the Horseplace tomorrow with any others who will be willing to help. One more thing has the clan recovered from the slaughter of Hawkflight's kit?"

"Owlfeather I will go one more thing though I'm sorry."

"For what?"

"For…for everything I wish I stood up for you so we wouldn't be going through this horrid mess."

"I forgive you but, now's not the time for apologies, now's the time for war. Besides I don't mind much otherwise I wouldn't have met a certain friend."

"Thank you so much now you'll be remembered as a hero."

Owlfeather and Sparrow settled down for some sleep.

"Hey Sparrow what were you going to say before Doveflight came and told us the news?" The tom looked away from her gaze.

"Nothing important it's just…nothing."

"Come on tell me I won't get that mad I hope."

"Well I can't stop thinking about you Owlfeather. I-I love you and if anything were to happen to you I don't know how I'd live! I know it's stupid but, I mean every word."

"Want to know something? I love you to."

"Y-You do? Well then I have something to ask you. Do you want to be my…mate?" The beautiful she-cat touched noses with him.
"Their's no one else I'd rather have as a mate other than you." With tails entwined the cats fell asleep together.