Hollyshade hurried back to Shadowclan camp as the sky began to glow orange and pink.
She had definitely heard something back there.
Who was it this time? She thought, jumping over a log.
As she neared the camp, she heard a cry of alarm. "Where's Blossompetal?"
Hollyshade slowed down as she reached the entrance. Quietly slipping through the thorn tunnel, she sat down in the corner of camp.
"She probably just went on a walk, Ferngaze."
Hollyshade squeezed her eyes shut and tried to block out the voices. Why does this happen? Why me?
"Did you see her, Hollyshade?"
Hollyshade looked up. It was Pinefall, Shadowclan's deputy.
"Hollyshade? I'm just asking because I saw you walk into camp. Did you see Blossompetal in the forest?"
The black she-cat averted the dark brown tom's gaze. "No."
Pinefall sighed. "We'll wait a bit and if she doesn't come back by sun-high, i'll send out a patrol."
Hollyshade glumly rested her head on her paws. How could I have killed Blossompetal? She was so sweet...