"Wow! This place is amazing! Silverkit purred as the sensational scents drifted to her from the lake. Instinct told her that there was still need to be wary, but the warmth of the rocks and the comfort of the breeze brought a feeling of total and complete safety. She felt as free as the sparrow fluttering carelessly above her.

Silverkit! Silverstream's voice sounded in her mind with excitement. Catch the bird. Misty foot will tell you what to do next.

Silverkit gave an imaginary nod and dropped into a hunter's crouch. Alarm buzzed through the Riverclan warriors, but she couldn't concentrate on that now. She focused all her attention to the morning sun's rays on her back until, at last, the sparrow's shadow blocked the warmth.

The blind kit leapt into the air and flipped, claws outstretched, and threw her prey to the ground, ending its life instantly. Pride surged through her paws. Her first prey in the waking world! She picked up her sparrow and carried it to the Riverclan deputy.

"Mistyfoot! Mistyfoot, did you see that?!"

"I...I sure did, Silverkit. Where in the name of Starclan did you learn that?"

Silverkit blinked her sightless eyes. So Leopardstar didn't tell them everything... "Well, when you're blind and alone, instinct takes over." She fibbed, knowing that whatever Leopardstar didn't tell her clan, she did so for a reason.

Mistyfoot chuckled, unaware of her lie, "Well, you're no longer alone...welcome to Riverclan."Sure enough, the sounds of bustling cats reached Silverkit's ears. She tuned in to a group of elders mewing fish tales about the biggest fish in the lake and how one of them caught it single pawed. Shaking her head good naturedly, she dropped her sparrow and focused her senses on the smells of the camp. Every stone, reed, and blade of grass had the scent of her neighbors, each with their own distinct odor mingled with that of the united clan. Mistyfoot suddenly stopped and dismissed the patrol.

"Where are we? Why have we stopped?" Silverkit inquired. Mistyfoot didn't answer, but instead called out, "Leopardstar?"

The clan leader answered, "Enter!" and Mistyfoot whispered, "Pick up your sparrow. Leopardstar may like to see it." Silverkit obeyed and followed the deputy into Leopardstar's den.

"Mistyfoot! Welcome back! The patrol went well, I presume." Leopardstar mewed a greeting to her friend, confusing Silverkit. Why won't she welcome me? Did Starclan convince her to change her mind; am I not worthy for Riverclan?

"Leopardstar, the borders are unchanged, the prey is running healthily, and Silverkit is here." As Mistyfoot finished reeling the news to Leopardstar, Silverkit felt a gust of wind on her face. Of course! Leopardstar wasn't looking at us!

"Silverkit? OH! Please, forgive my rudeness. Welcome to Riverclan!" Silverkit bowed her head politely and almost said, "Thank you," as Hannah had taught her, but Mistyfoot interrupted.

"Silverkit caught a sparrow for the fresh kill pile today. Are you sure she's destined to be a medicine cat?"

Anger flamed through Leopardstar's pelt as she snapped, "YES! Mudfur came to me, remember?" She calmed a bit before adding, "Anyways, Thunderclan's medicine cat apprentice tried to become a warrior, but it didn't work out."

Understanding flowed from Mistyfoot as she nodded, but Silverkit was still confused, "Thunderclan's medicine cat apprentice? What's the matter? Is he..."

"Blind too? Yes. His name is Jaypaw." Leopardstar answered, "Tonight is the night of the full moon. Mudfur told me you'd be six moons today, correct?" Silverkit nodded. "Then get ready for a ceremony. Mistyfur, will you act as her adopted mother in the clan?"

Mistyfoot nodded, "Of course."

"Wonderful! Get her ready, the ceremony will begin at sundown!"