I am so sorry! I never meant for it to take this long, but I was waiting for reviews for a bit then I had to write it but I had no time because all my teachers decided to dump work on me=( I'm really sorry. I honestly don't even like this chapter, I was interrupted too many times so it was hard to write=/

Also I still haven't heard from Echo so it's just hard. Anyway these are the title choices for the next book: Fading Shadows, Dawn Echoes, Soft Echoes, Dark Waters, Empty Warnings

Shout out to Sunny for her suggestion of Dark Waters;) So please vote on one and any prologue ideas? I need them baaaaad. Also tell me anything you want to see because I'm at chapter 26 and I have nothing… that's actually chapter 27;) But in all seriousness I need help because I'm almost getting writers block from this. *Shudders* Moving on:

Graywhisper: It's okay you reviewed! And honestly that's all I care about;) Thank you so much, because I tried hard for it, hope this wasn't too late!

Sunleaf13: Hey you reviewed and as previously stated, that's all I care about ;) Glad you loved the chapter! And really that's why I put Feathertail in, so I would have someone familiar to write from. Yeah I feel like we don't get much from Stormfur and I always liked his character, you get to see him more carefree in this chapter. And yes, I love the Fray too;) Thanks for the review and I hope you love this chapter!=)

Jayleaf1: Thank you so much for all of your reviews! Glad I got that scene right;) The sky was gray just because there was a bunch of clouds out, sorry if I didn't make that clear. And yes that is what Stoneteller is saying, it's harsh but I think that's probably what his reaction would be. Unfortunately I'm not entirely sure how Echo is as she still hasn't contacted me, and yes that is close to when I started thinking of those lyrics. Yeah I guess that happens because first it was just her updating and now it just me. I'll put book five up asap but I can't make any promises, I'm sorry this was late though=( And I'll try to check out your story when I get the chance! Hope you enjoy this=)

Chapter Three

Crisp air surrounds us as we set off on our third day of traveling. The sky is a brilliant blue, marred by only a few fluffy clouds on the horizon. The sun's light is clear and the brilliant atmosphere lifts everyone's spirits.

Brook falls in step beside me as the kits toddle about. We are far enough down that we feel relatively safe letting them walk on their own. I chance a slide glance at Brook. She's been so closed off since we left, and I know why. It's her brother….

She was hurt the way he acted to her, just as I was surprised. As long as I've known him, her brother only ever tried to protect her… but this? Threatening both of us? Telling us we may not have a place left? It's just so unlike him. But I suppose cats do change with power… I sigh at that depressing though and mew, "Brook? Are you okay?"

She looks at me and replies, "Yes," with a tone that states clearly that the matter is closed.

Forcing a smile, I nod. We keep walking and the kits keep frolicking. Watching them puts a soft smile on Brook's face, while I feel a small smirk appear on mine.

"You know Brook I'm surprised at you," I mew, trying to be serious, "Stealing like that?"

"What?" She mews caught off guard.

"Well you've taken my breath away," I wink and we laugh so hard that we distract the kits for a moment.

Once we calm down, Brook replies, "Well I had to; you bring out the wild in me."

I shake my head in slight disappointment, "Weak!" I call.

She nods in agreement, "I know but I couldn't think I was laughing so hard."

"So?" I reply.

Brook pouts slightly, "But you had a long time to think up yours!"

"Fine," I relent, "Take all the time you need."

She thinks for a few moments, and then her eyes sparkling she mews, "Maybe my vision's going, but you're the hottest cat I've seen in a while."

"Nice!" I mew through laughter, "And you also insult me in the process! Love it!"

Brook snorts and mews, "Do you know how long it's been since we've done this?"

I think for a moment, "Whoa…. Was it before Lark and Pine?"

"I think so…" she replies sadly.

"Why did we give up our pickup line battles?!" I cry in anguish. Okay so it's fake anguish, but these are fun!

"It's your turn." She mews as we turn a corner in the stone path.

"Ah!" I mew dramatically, "Your beauty is too blinding! Can't see….."

Brook snickers as the kits turn around with quizzical looks and Feathertail shunts them onward. "Very nice, very nice." Brook mews with a nod once I've stopped acting.

"You know, there's something about you I like, but I can't figure it out…" she mews with her head tilted to one side as we keep walking.

"Why do you keep insulting me?" I ask with a small pout and laugh.

Brook shrugs and replies, "They're the easiest ones to figure out." At this, we just burst out laughing again.

"Do you have any herbs? I just cut myself falling for you." I smirk and she grins slightly..

"Why do you keep complimenting me?" Brook asks in turn, "And you're saying these fast… have you been working on these?" She adds with her head cocked.

"No!" I gasp, "How dare you accuse me of cheating!"

"Well this was your idea in the first place." Brook points out with a shrug.

"I'm so hurt!" I cry out.

The kits stop again and Moon mews, "What are they doing?"

"Nothing," Feathertail replies lightly, "Just being silly."

"I didn't know Mommy knew how to be silly…" Bramble mews wonderingly. Brook looks slightly insulted, but Feathertail has already distracted them so she says nothing.

We continue on with our banter until the sun reaches it throne in the sky and we pause to hunt.

*Feather*

I stare up at Feathertail as she walks with us. I've never seen anything like her before… I love her pelt all sparkly and bright. Her voice sounds like the waterfall, bright and bubbly.

She tells us the most amazing stories, of a world so unlike our own. Of trees and grass, of prey unlike birds, of love and wars and treachery (a new word she taught us)…

She tells the most incredible tales about Daddy when he was young… I can't imagine him ever being a kit!

"Stormfur was always the responsible one," Feathertail mews as we continue on, "So when he fell for your mother…." She trails off a small smile on her face.

"What?" We demand as one, Moon skipping a bit impatiently.

"Well, he completely changed. It was interesting to say the least."

"Why?" Bramble mews with a small frown.

Feathertail laughs her airy waterfall of a laugh and shakes her head, "You're far too young to understand," she mews her eyes sparkling. We shrug and continue trudging on. My paws ache from the hard rock and I eye the edge of the path fearfully. I can still feel myself falling, tumbling into the sky…. I shiver and Bramble nudges me gently.

"Are you okay?" Bramble asks softly.

"I'm fine." I murmur looking up at the jewel-bright sky. As Mommy and Daddy come forward, he nods slightly. Mommy scoops me up in her mouth and Bramble is scooped up by Dad. A little way away Feathertail lifts up Moon. It isn't long until my eyes start to droop and I fall asleep to the swaying of Mommy's steps.

Yeah so…. Sorry. I know the beginning might be a little stupid but I figured sometimes you just want to act like an idiot with your soulmate. Plus it's a really different side of both of them so I thought it would be fun. Feather's pov is what was rushed that's why it's so tiny, I ran out of time.

So recently I've been thinking and I've realized what I want from being a writer is the ability to create real stories and paint pictures for you guys that are real like you're actually there. I want to be able to write in the way that people can get lost in the story, and maybe it will still have a few grammatical errors. I'm in high school so I write for fun, I don't go over this and look at my sentences going: Is this comma right, or do I have enough complex sentences? Everything I put in my writing is for dramatic use so the story itself is more vivid. If I can accomplish this than I think having a few grammatical errors is okay. If I don't then I'm going to work harder and try to be able to. Your feedback on this would be most appreciated=)

Quote time! "But a part of him wanted to say: Forget the world. He didn't want to be without her." ~Percy Jackson, Mark of Athena. Because Percy and Annabeth are straight up amazing, and I internally scream awww whenever I read this;) Also:

"The pizza was a bland, doughy square with not a lot of cheese. Maybe, Percy thought, that's why the Romans didn't eat it. Poor Romans." ~Percy Jackson, Mark of Athena. Because that is just funny=) I love Percy;)

Okay so I'm tired and I'm going to Disney tomorrow so bye. Not sure when the next chapter will be up, but probably not any time soon.

~Midnight