The moment Cinderstar said those words, Breezepaw's heart soared. She instantly forgot about her sadness. Blossompaw was to come too, which made Breezepaw feel even better! As Breezepaw walked with Blossompaw to the Fourtrees, Breezepaw had a lot of time to think. What would happen after the Gathering? Would she be released then, or before the leaders made their reports.
Shadowclan was already at the Fourtrees, with Ravenstar, looking menacing as always. Why must Shadowclan be such an annoyance, sometimes? Breezepaw had to wonder. But, she knew there HAD to be some decent cats in the clan of shadows. She recalled Yellowfang, being once a Shadowclan, so all was not a loss for the menacing clan. (I REALLY like Shadowclan, I am not trying to be rude. It is just that Shadowclan can be known for some brutal cats. We all know which cats I am talking about.) Riverclan then came, with Stonestar in the front. Windclan, please hurry! Breezepaw frantically thought. Her pleading was answered, and the way she wanted it to be was quite different.
Breezepaw expected Windclan to storm in, looking furious, or deeply angered. Breezepaw wanted Rosestar to leap up, and announce that Breezepaw was missing, that she demanded that she was given back. But that wasn't happening anytime soon. Rosestar strode in with her clan, her face calm and steady. Breezepaw studied her clan, hoping one face would look depressed or at least, worried. None were. Windclan hadn't been having too many problems with the other clans. Her heart wanted to stop.
Stonestar made his report, saying a few kits were born: Pebblekit, Mistykit, Carpkit, and Dawnkit. Four kits to the same mother, and that reminded Breezepaw of her siblings. Graypaw, Tinypaw, oh, why do you have to- Breezepaw thought angered. Her thought was cut off, due to Rosestar about to speak. ''All is well in Windclan…'' Rosestar started. Breezepaw's heart sank all the way down to her paws.
''Except, out medicine cat apprentice is apparently missing,'' Rosestar continued, face still steady. A murmur rippled through the cats, who were confused. Well, except Thunderclan, and Rosestar noticed. ''Cinderstar, do you happen to know the whereabouts of Breezepaw?'' Rosestar asked, voice booming. ''As a matter of fact, I do. She is here, settled next to Blossompaw. In some miracle, your Thundercat isn't too bad,'' Cinderstar replied, whiskers twitching. All eyes came upon Breezepaw, and Breezepaw shuddered. She knew Graypaw's eyes were burning in anger. Tinypaw was probably ignoring Breezepaw.
''Cinderstar, why do you have Breezepaw, kept away from her clan?'' Rosestar questioned, face STILL calm. ''Well, the moon was out, and Breezepaw was trespassing on our territory. We did what we must. We couldn't just let her go, no consequences whatsoever. No, she had to be punished. And she was, and she was not harmed in the process,'' Cinderstar answered. ''Well then. I will take Breezepaw back after this Gathering,'' Rosestar meowed. ''Alright, but make sure none of your clanmates wander in our territory,'' Cinderstar said. Breezepaw was relieved, and Ravenstar made his report.
''They were so calm, they are great leaders,'' Blossompaw mewed. ''Well, they weren't yowling at one another, that's for sure,'' Breezepaw answered back, ignoring some looks. A few cats from Thunderclan have been giving her glances of ''Farewell, Breezepaw. You weren't too bad.'' Breezepaw returned the looks back after discussing the topic with Blossompaw. When Cinderstar finished her report, the cats started to chatter. Rosestar and Cinderstar walked up to Breezepaw.
''Well, Breezepaw, don't wander in our territory again,'' Cinderstar mewed. ''Some farewell,'' Rosestar snorted. ''You're still judging me. Well, you've always been like that,'' Cinderstar retorted, a hint of amusement in her voice. Have they known each other since kits, or something? Breezepaw wondered, staring at the two leaders. Rosestar glanced at Breezepaw wearily, and mustered out a ''We will talk about this at camp.'' One moment, Rosestar had been teasing Cinderstar about how she spoke, all cheerful and such. No, she was acting sorrowful and tired, as if she lost a mate in battle.
The moment every cat had returned to Windclan camp, Rosestar and Breezepaw had time to talk in private. ''It has been lonely for Appletail since you left,'' Rosestar started. ''Thunderclan wasn't bad…'' Breezepaw started. ''Well, Breezepaw, we shall forget about this. The past is in the past (DONT YOU DARE BRING UP FROZEN) so do not give Graypaw some 'looks,' '' Rosestar continued. The discussion ended, and Breezepaw padded back to camp.
Everyone treated Breezepaw like an outcast. Graypaw shot her sister murderous looks as Breezepaw padded to the medicine cat den. Breezepaw felt bitter, wishing Blossompaw was by her side. She didn't get to say goodbye to her closest friend. Appletail was waiting for her apprentice. Appletail was sorting Chamomile as Breezepaw entered. (- I don't know why the font is like this)