Heyyyyyyyy all you warriors fans!

Wonder where Nightpaw is? Wonder who Aster is? Well you're about to find out! Now-reviews!

MyPatronusIsEmberdawn~ Thanks! Poor Daylight...she's not dead just yet!

Rainstorm of ShadowClan~ He was indeed! Who knows what Daylight will do? (besides me, of course) She's as unpredictable as a hungry badger!

BooksRCoolYeah~ You'll have to seeeeeeee! (me 2)

dragonwritergirl112~ Danger indeed! And THANKS!

Silverstar345~ Thanks! Will do!

Waterpool~ THANKS!

Emojiswagger123~ Thanks so much! Who knows what Nightpaw's name is...dun dun dun! Will she even get a name? And Daylight is a good character, so I gots no hard feelins'. XD

Ashheart~ I completely agree! Thanks!

Ashheart of ThunderClan~ Thanks a lot! Me 2! You'll seeeeeee!

So enough with my yakkety yakking. HERE BEGINS DAY AND NIGHT!

Chapter Five

Lost Soul

Nightpaw yawned, stretching each of her legs as she slowly got up from her nest. She opened her eyes and gasped. Where am I? She found herself surrounded by large, square dens and the ground beneath her paws was hard and scratchy. She could hear barking in the distance as Twolegs emerged from their dens. She turned around quickly, desperate for somewhere to hide, and found a large, silver container tipped on it's side. She dashed into it and nearly vomited from the smell of Twoleg rubbish. She peeked out again and saw Twoleg monsters roll down a black path. When the monsters left, she decided to make a break for it. She managed to get halfway across before a monster rumbled towards her. She shrieked, frozen to the Twoleg path.

"Watch out!" a cat's voice yowled urgently. Nightpaw saw a white pelt flash next to her as a cat grabbed her scruff and dragged her to the other side of the path. The cat who saved her looked around the path with wide eyes.

"Why didn't you move?" he asked curiously. "Every kit here knows that you..." his voice trailed off as he looked up. He had a sleek white pelt and dark grey eyes. Nightpaw watched as he shook himself out.

"Sorry," he stuttered. "Um-as I was saying-everyone knows that you never freeze when crossing a road. Are you from around here?" Nightpaw shook her head.

"I woke up here this morning, far away from my den," she explained. "Who are you?"

"I'm Dusk," he mewed. "And you?"

"Nightpaw."

"Nice to meet you Nightpaw," he meowed. "Since you have nowhere to stay, would you like to stay in my den while you figure out your dilemma?" Dusk nervously pawed at the ground.

"I would love to," Nightpaw started. "But I need to get back to the Clans."

"Well, you're in no state to travel just yet," he said. "Look at yourself! You haven't eaten, you slept on cold ground, and you can barely walk, let alone travel." He's right, Nightpaw realized, hunger and aches crashing over her like a wave.

"C'mon," he sighed, supporting Nightpaw with his shoulder. "Let's get you to the Hole-den"

Daylight slowly walked out of the warriors' den, her fur still buzzing from her dream. If only it were real, she thought angrily. If only... She stopped short, staring at the shocked look on Gingerfang's face. Daylight padded up to her.

"What's wrong?" Daylight asked, with a small hunch.

"Nightpaw's missing!" Gingerfang wailed. "Their's no trace of her scent anywhere!" What a shame, Daylight sarcastically thought.

"Oh no!" Daylight faked anxiety. "What ever can we do?" Gingerfang just turned away and left the clearing. Daylight felt a nudge on her side and turned to find Raincloud. Her mate. Daylight sighed and faked happiness at his arrival.

"Hello," Daylight purred, still remembering Aster. "Still winning my affections, you charmer." he laughed.

"I was wondering if you wanted to go to the lake tonight," he whispered in her ear. "A moonlit walk, just the two of us." Daylight froze, remembering that she had to be asleep to see Aster.

"Sorry," she stammered to her mate. "Have to sleep. Orders from Squirrelstar." Raincloud gave her a confused look and she stared back at him helplessly.

"Fine," he sighed, turning away. Daylight looked to the sky, wondering if Aster was watching her from the Place of No Stars.

Nightpaw entered the hole in the side of the Twoleg den, Dusk's tail guiding her through a long tunnel. When they reached the other end, Nightpaw gasped. It was an abandoned Twoleg den, with fluffy nests and three cats.

"Who's this?" hissed the gray cat hiding in a corner. He narrowed his eyes threateningly at Nightpaw, who laid her ears back and stepped away.

"A friend," Dusk sternly replied to him. "Nightpaw, this is Coal." He pointed to the grey cat with his tail.

"And these cats are Dawn, my sister," he said, pointing to a rosy cream she-cat sitting on a Twoleg nest. "And this is our friend, Silver." Silver cheerfully waved her tail, her silver coat shining in the dim light of the den. Nightpaw instantly felt a connection to the rogues.

"Hi," she confidently greeted them. "I'm Nightpaw. Thank you for letting me stay in your home." Silver smiled.

"Of course," she replied. Nightpaw thought she heard Coal mutter 'bah, whatever' and 'can't take care of her own pelt', but she politely ignored it. Dawn was startlingly silent and passive, her eyes betraying no emotion. Nightpaw uneasily shuffled her paws.

"C'mon," Dusk ushered Nightpaw to a corner where she would be out of view from the others. She gratefully walked into it and cured her tail around her paws. Dusk sat down next to her.

"Do you feel welcome?" he graciously asked.

"Yes, very much," Nightpaw started. "But Coal is..."

"Yeah," Dusk laughed. "Coal will be coal." Happiness danced in his grey eyes as he looked at Nightpaw. His beautiful eyes...Nightpaw shook out her fur, and glanced away uncomfortable. I can't fall in love again, she inwardly yowled. I'll only get broken. Dusk's face fell as he padded away from Nightpaw.

"I'll get you some food," he meowed.

"Thanks!" Nightpaw called after him. She sighed and laid down to rest. I wonder how I got here, she mused. What is Daylight doing right now?

Daylight hurriedly finished her warrior duties. She looked to the sky and saw that it was just after sunhigh. Perfect, she smiled remembering Aster's calm attitude and reassuring presence. I need an excuse to go to sleep early... Daylight turned to see Hardrock, the medicine cat, ushering Rockpaw into his den to rest his strained paw. Daylight sprang over to Hardrock and pretended to yowl in pain.

"I think I sprained a paw!" she moaned. Hardrock raced over to where she was 'limping' and skeptically studied it.

"Well," Hardrock kindly mewed. "If it really is bothering you, you need rest. I'll tell Squirrelstar." Daylight nodded thanks and bounded over to her nest, careful not to put weight on her 'injured' paw. She curled her tail over her nose and drowsily began to sink into sleep.

Daylight woke up only to be surrounded by shadow yet again. Yes! she thought triumphantly.

"Hello!" she yowled to the trees. A pair of icy green eyes stared back.

"Hello," a cat's voice hissed back. Daylight screeched in alarm. Aster had blue eyes. The cat sprang from the shadows, clumps of fur dangling off his skin from previous battles. It started to batter Daylight with his paws and she swiped back desperately. Just as she was beginning to get overpowered, another cat leapt onto the attacking cat's back.

"Aster!" Daylight mewed in relief. With strength coursing though his muscles, Aster hauled the cat away from Daylight. The cat hissed and jumped away running with his tail between his legs.

"And stay away!" Aster menacingly hissed. Daylight sank her muzzle into his neck fur and breathed in his scent. He started to lay down, so she did the same.

"Aster," Daylight murmured. "You saved me." he purred, his vibrations coursing through Daylight. She sighed, and pressed against his pelt. Again, sparks tingled.

"I'll always save you," he whispered. "You shall never be harmed again." He started to lick at her wounds, cleaning them up carefully.

"Aster," she started quietly. "Do you love me?" He looked into her eyes, emotions rippling through his.

"I love you," he breathed.

"I do too," Daylight whispered back.

"Will you be my mate?" he asked her quietly, brushing his tail along her spine. Thoughts of Raincloud flitted in her mind, but she pushed them away.

"Always," she purred.

"What is your wish?" Aster asked.

"I wish," Daylight started. "To be the most beautiful cat who ever lived." Aster sighed.

"You already are to me," he said. "But as you wish." Then Daylight pressed her muzzle into his and she was whisked back to reality.

So, whaddya think? I had fun completing this chappie. You guys are soooooo awesome! 28 reviews! YAY! *does snoopy dog dance*. Sorry about the late update. I was very busy doing weird stuff, as per usual. Random fact of the day:

If you lift a kangaroo's tail off the ground it can't hop.

Weird, right? XD LOL! Anyways, hope you enjoyed this update!

~Midnight the Animal Investigator!