As I said last chappie, thanks for all your entries! Or did I say that… IDK but I was thinking it. You guys gave me some really good ideas, and sorry songbreeze12 that I couldn't take any of your kit ideas because I already said the results, but everything else you posted may be used. Like the last true chapter I was reminded I should write because of a review. So thanks you reviewer, I think you know who you are.

What!

-earlier in the day then when it will be-

Lionblaze stared in astonishment after he said Heathertail's name. Then, he noticed everyone else had a look of hostility on his face, so he masked his mixed emotions. Even if she did come here, for whatever reason, he couldn't show he loved her. Cinderheart had been after him lately, and he was going to accept her as a mate until Heathertail and him made up.

So, if he showed his complete love to Heathertail, Cinderheart would know why he suddenly rejected her and probably wouldn't be the happiest of cats… Which wouldn't be good. Heathertail and Lionblaze himself would be known as repeats of Leafpool and Crowfeather. Ugh, that was the last thing he wanted. Yet, maybe if he waited a bit then he could fall in love with her. For the third time.

He remembered to earlier that day when Cinderheart had asked him to go in a walk in the woods with her. If only he hadn't agreed, things wouldn't be so awkward.

Cinderheart brushed her tail lightly down Lionblaze's flank.

"Want to go for a walk?" She asked, and Lionblaze agreed. They walked into the forest together and Cinderheart stopped by the trees in front of the lake.

"Listen," She said suddenly, "We're good friends right?" Lionblaze nodded, wondering where this was going, "Well…" Cinderheart continued, "I sort of want to be… More."

"You mean, like… mates?" Lionblaze asked, surprise showing in his voice.

"Yes." Cinderheart replied and waited for an answer. Oh, what would he say to her? What could he say to tell her-gently- that he didn't feel the same?

"I…" Lionblaze looked at her, "I think of you as a really great friend. More the good, but no more than great. We could never be, you know, mates. I just don't feel like that."

"Oh." Cinderheart answered, "That's okay, I understand, I guess."

"That's great," Lionblaze purred, and licked her cheek, "I'm sorry, but I really hope we're still friends."

"Of course," Cinderheart said sadly, "Just friends."

And then she walked away.

-back to the correct time-

Lionblaze looked at where Heathertail was being kept. In the elders den. Lionblaze then looked over at where Cinderheart was, eating a pigeon with Ivyleaf. He sighed slowly. What a mess.

~~Heathertail~~

Heathertail looked around for Firestar then looked at Brambleclaw, who she knew was deputy.

"May I speak to Firestar?" She asked him, looking at all the faces of warriors around her. The only ones she recognized, aside from Lionblaze, were Jayfeather and Brambleclaw. Or at least, the only cats she could remember.

"I am leader now, you will speak to me." Bramblestar answered calmly. He waved his tail for her to follow him to his new den, and she did as he requested. When he had sat in the den he looked at her again with mixed feelings, she saw. Suspicion, interest, and questioning. "What are you doing in ThunderClan?" Bramblestar demanded.

Heathertail took a deep breath before answering, "I wish to join your Clan. WindClan did not… suit me, I guess you could say. Too much wind all the time, no cover, very cold you know. And when I looked around camp, I felt like the other warriors did not want me there. I didn't belong."

"Hmm," Bramblestar murmured, "I thought WindClan cats were used to all that. The wind and such."

"They are, or they should be. I guess I'm not a moor (not sure if that's how you spell it) cat, I prefer trees to cover and shade me."

Bramblestar looked at her. Heathertail felt as if he was debating her fate. Finally when he did answer it was in an almost reluctant tone, even though he was, after all, leader. "You may stay, and live here as a warrior, but know you will be watched in your first moon here. Since there is no room for you in the warrior's den you will stay with the elders, or the apprentices. I fear Graystripe may be retiring soon so you will have to move into the apprentice den sooner or later."

Heathertail left, saying her thank you and went to rest in the semi-crowded elder's den.

-the next day-

A bright morning's sunshine shone in from the entrance to the elder's den. It made Heathertail stir from her peaceful sleep. She looked up from her partially made nest and sat up groggily. It was a little after dawn and her warrior ceremony would be soon.

No sooner had to the thought occurred that Bramblestar yowled from the Highledge to call a Clan meeting. Heathertail and all the cats not hunting or patrolling came from their dens or the fresh-kill pile. The pile was beginning to shrink with leaf-bare, she noted.

"We are welcoming a new warrior into ThunderClan today." Bramblestar called, "Heathertail, will you please step forward." Heathertail stepped forward and Bramblestar continued, "I have decided you will be staying in the apprentice den to train like a ThunderClan apprentice. You must learn ThunderClan ways and this is the best way to do so. Lionblaze will teach you our ways."

Heathertail nodded, slightly ashamed for having to be trained like an apprentice. She stepped back and a few mild cheers rose from the crowd.

"Next," Bramblestar continued to recite from to Highledge, "After our loss of Firestar I must decide on a new deputy." Brambleclaw paused before continuing, "Brakenfur shall be the new deputy. I hope StarClan approves of my choice."

Loud cheers now came from the Clan, igniting the hollow in a chorus of yowls. They chanted the name of their new deputy as he stepped forward.

"Thank you, Bramblestar, I will do my best."

Bramblestar stared down at Brakenfur, "As you should."

Brakenfur simply nodded like Heathertail had and receded into the crowd. Bramblestar called the ending of the meeting then bounded off the Highledge. He, as many others, congratulated Brakenfur.

**Lionblaze**

Lionblaze peeked into the nursery where Rosepetal and her five kits were laying.

"Have you named them?" He asked Rosepetal, who was busy cleaning her kits. He couldn't help but thinking she was such a small cat to have so many kits.

"Yes I have. This," She said, indicating to a reddish-brown tom-kit, "Is Eaglekit. The dark brown with white spots is Snowkit, the light brown tabby she-kit is Iriskit. Then, that pale ginger she-kit is Honeykit, and the gray she-kit with the oval pattern is Wildkit. I feel sorry for Eaglekit, he's the only tom of the bunch." She sighed happily.

"That's great, they're very beautiful," Lionblaze answered, "I'll be leaving now so they can get some sleep. Bye!" And he raced out of the nursery to let the next cat look at them.

Lionblaze sighed thoughtfully himself.

It's nice to know everyone else's life is going great, he though solemnly.

Okay, a really long chapter, I know. I just felt like I had to fit all that in there so I could get on to more interesting stuff next chapter. Really hope you guys liked it! Read and review, my new r&r. So please do. Hey that sorta rhymed. Maybe…