Wind Runner can see the hurt Gray Wing was in. Of course, she didn't want to cause any more hurt, but he had to know that Clear Sky was not the same brother as he used to be. He's changed for the worst, and Wind Runner wants to protect the rest just as Gray Wing intends to protect. To Wind Runner Clear Sky's abusive and greedy. He uses and abuses.

The rest of the mountain people all disagree. Gray Wing had a flash of hurt in his eyes when Turtle Tail agreed with her. She could never let Bumble's death go. Gray Wing didn't want to believe that Clear Sky killed her. Wind Runner knew that foxes could have been the ones to kill Bumble, but that didn't explain Clear Sky.

She had witnessed a softness in Clear Sky when Gray Wing came to him, but she knows that it won't last. He brings fear to the forest and moor. She had seen Gray Wing love his older brother when he was in a standard, non-possessive state. She doesn't want Gray Wing to be anywhere near Clear Sky but knows that she can't command him when he stays with Tall Shadow. If Gray Wing stays with her, she, as a leader, can tell him that Gray Wing can't see Clear Sky.

Gray Wing's a fantastic fighter and will fight if he has to, but he's a peacekeeper. She knows that's harsh and, to a degree, cruel, but she wants to protect him. She knows that it takes two to tango, but she wants to defend Gray Wing. If that is to separate the two brothers, then that is what she shall do. When Turtle Tail die, she had seen Thunder holding his dad, crying for the loss of his mate.

Clear Sky came, and Wind Runner wants to run in front to stop, but Gorse Fur held her back. She has seen a loving big brother in Clear Sky as he gathers his little brother into his arms. Thunder had to look away, anger in his eyes. She offered a place for Gray Wing in her camp for however long he needed it. Tall Shadow and Clear Sky were surprised at the offer Wind Runner offered. River Ripple offered the same as well.

Wind Runner doesn't like Clear Sky, but she can see that he does care for his clan and brothers. He's a terrible father to Thunder, but he does care in his twisted way. Wind Runner was happy that Gray Wing came to live with her and found love in Slate. Slate is a very loving woman that loves Gray Wing. She doesn't let Gray Wing get close to Clear Sky, but she isn't heartless to let the two brothers talk when they are at gatherings. Wind Runner would protect Gray Wing if her life depended on it. He is her little brother too.