A/N: Hi guys! Sorry it took so long for an update! Life has been super crazy lately. But I assure you that none of my fics have been abandoned x3

Chapter Seven

Stonetail's heart beat fast in his chest as he waited along the river. He had finished up his duties back at camp, before slipping into his nest. It felt wrong sneaking out of camp to meet a cat from another Clan, but Stonetail knew that he had to do this. Glancing across the river, his eyes searched for Silversky's silver fur among the shadows.

Panic rose in his chest as he waited. Did Silversky decide not to come? Had he come all this way for nothing? Just as he was about to turn back to camp, defeated, rustling from the LeafClan border caught his attention. Flicking his ears up, he turned his eyes back towards the border.

Silversky crept out, her fur glowing white in the moonlight. Stonetail stared at her, captivated by her beauty. The LeafClan she-cat was looking around the clearing, her ears low. Snapping himself out of his daze Stonetail hurried to the edge of the border. Giving out a tiny call from across the river, he waited for Silversky to notice before crossing.

Swimming across the river, Stonetail climbed out on the other side where Silversky was watching him with an inquiring look. Shaking off his pelt, Stonetail looked around quickly.

"Come on, we should go downstream where we won't be seen so easily," he suggested.

Silversky gave a brief nod. "Fine. I know a place, so follow me."

Fully aware of the shadows the loomed around him, Stonetail's fur prickled with unease. He was used to the marshes of ReedClan, where the sky was open to him. In the forest things seemed much more closed off. I don't think I could ever be a PineClan or LeafClan cat, he thought with a shudder.

Silversky was quiet as she led Stonetail downstream. Quietly brushing through long reeds that lined the river ahead, the two cats emerged into a small clearing. To Stonetail's relief, not a lot of trees towered overhead, and the river was merely a paw-step away.

"So, what exactly did you want to meet me for?" Silversky asked, turning her silver gaze on him.

Stonetail hesitated. What exactly was he supposed to tell her? He didn't really have a reason. He just wanted to see her. Silversky's gaze bore into him, and Stonetail knew he had to give her an answer. Shuffling his paws nervously, he met her gaze.

"I...I just wanted to get to know you better," he admitted.

Confusion and wariness reflected in her gaze. "You do realize we're from different Clans, right?"

"I-I know that!" he retorted. "But that doesn't mean you can't have friends in different Clans. The code doesn't forbid that."

Silversky tipped her head thoughtfully. "That is a good point. But, why would you want to make friends with a LeafClan cat? Our Clans never really got along you know."

"But that's exactly why!" Stonetail persisted. "We could maybe help bring peace to our Clans."

Huffing, Silversky sat. "First I bring home a fish, and now I'm sneaking out to talk to a ReedClan warrior. You really know how to cause trouble."

Ears hot, Stonetail averted his gaze. "I-I'm sorry if I'm causing you trouble. Although," he turned to cautiously look at her. "Did your Clanmates like the fish?"

"They were pretty shocked to see me carry a fish into camp," she purred with amusement. "But they appreciated the prey. It's been a rough leaf-bare for us, so any kind of food is well needed."

Trying to keep the mood light, Stonetail waved his tail towards the river teasingly. "I could always teach you how to fish."

"I'll learn to fish the moment you start climbing trees," she countered, eyes narrowed.

Purring, Stonetail gave a look of mock horror. "Oh, anything but that."

"Stupid furball," she snorted, her eyes sparkling with amusement.

As the night went on, Stonetail found himself at ease alongside Silversky. Together to two of them talked about their Clan, their kin, and anything else they could think of. Stonetail learned about Brackenwing—Silversky's mother—and how she had died in the battle with ReedClan all those moons ago. Stonetail told her about his littermates, and how things worked in his Clan.

Time went by quickly, until the moon hung high in the dark sky. Stonetail knew they had to get back to their Clans, but the thought of leaving weighed heavy on his heart.

"We should get back," Silversky murmured, shifting her gaze towards the moon.

Stonetail dipped his head. "R-Right, we should."

Meeting his gaze for a long moment, the silver she-cat brushed past him to head back towards her camp.

"Silversky, w-wait!" he quickly called after her.

Stopping, she looked back at him curiously. "What is it?"

Heart quickening, Stonetail twitched his ears nervously. "Do...do you think we could meet again?"

The LeafClan warrior held his gaze, seeming to contemplate her decision. Before Stonetail's heart burst with anticipation, she moved her gaze away.

"Yes, I would like that."

Tail shooting straight up in delight, Stonetail raised his head. "Great! Er...I mean, that's cool. So, uh, when?"

"How about we meet in two days? It will give us enough time to not make our Clanmates suspicious."

Stonetail purred. "That's a good plan. I'll see you in two days then."

Eyes glowing with faint amusement, Silversky turned and disappeared into the forest. Light with both relief and happiness, Stonetail stared after the silver furred she-cat. The memories of the night fresh on his mind, Stonetail turned and headed back towards camp; eagerly awaiting the next time he would see Silversky.