Okey-Dokey. Here's to say, I haven't forgotten this story. I just haven't had time to put this up, with CYT being so hectic…

But no more excuses! On to the Chapter! (AND THANKS TO MY LOVELY REVIEWERS. Your replies are at the bottom…

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Deathmoon's face never changed, no surprise or disgust flickered across his face, and instead of consoling Ridge, it only made him feel more nervous. It was almost like he already knew…

"I guess I was brought to Thunderclan when I was just a pup, but until one of my clan mates, Mousepaw, told me I was a dog, I had no idea. I was always slightly larger, and always hungry. Mum, I mean Sorreltail, never liked that. And that my teeth were so sharp."

Deathmoon chuckled, but didn't interrupt.

Feeling slightly more comfortable, Ridge started talking. The sun had set, but still he talked, not stopping, starting from as soon as he could remember. He even talked about feelings he himself hadn't realized he had felt until he looked back. Sometimes he rambled, but DM never told him to stop. It was almost as if the old leader knew that Ridge finally needed to tell someone.

When Ridge reached the part about Comet, he paused, unsure. So far he hadn't wanted to share about talking the dead dog. Here, in the wolf pack, they were sensitive about being able to talk to the dead. But he had started, therefore he was going to finish,

When he mentioned the dead dog, Deathmoon's eyes narrowed, but not in disgust, nor amazement. They simply narrowed with thoughts Ridge couldn't dream of guessing.

The moon was at it's apex when Ridge concluded his tale, and they lapsed into a silence. His heart was racing, wondering what Deathmoon was going to say, but wasn't expecting what he did.

"You could be a great leader, even better than Renegade."

Ridge perked his ears, but he didn't feel elated. "But I don't know anything about wolves! How to hunt, how to resist killing my friend, for Starclan's sake!"

The leader said nothing, but his eyes reflected his sadness. "I will tell you then. You belong somewhere, and until you find out where, it will be here."

"The feeling you experienced last hunt is what we call the lust. It is a feeling we get when we are about to hunt so thoughts and desires not pertaining to hunting interfere. If a wolf hunted without that feeling in him, they usually cannot kill the animal they need to eat. Its like a shield, enabling us to survive. We revel in it, unless it is our first time.

"When a wolf first experiences the lust, it is a moment of truth for the pack. The lust makes one the opposite, therefore we can see if the wolf is true. There is no lying in this world that you've ventured onto, Silverpaw. This is not the world you've been raised in."

"I know. But why did you tell me this?"

"I acknowledge and praise your understanding in this matter."

Ridge knew that Deathmoon was trying to distract him from his original question, but he still couldn't help feeling proud.

"Ridge, I am going to tell you something you must tell no one, not even Sparks."

Ridge didn't feel entirely comfortable about keeping something from Sparks, but he agreed, curious.

"The ways of the wolf have always been explained with stories of Shila. One of the reasons a leader is chosen is because Shila chooses them. But Shila never chooses them. It's the leasers who chose Shila."

Deathmoon sat down, Ridge following hastily.

"When a wolf accepts Shila. Shila accepts the wolf. But if we don't have her acceptance, then every wolf will know during the lust. That's why we have the lust. So we don't lie."

"So all the stories Sparks told me aren't real?" Ridge asked.

"They are real for those who believe in them." Deathmoon said. "

"Is that a lie?"

"Only if you think they are. Now, go to bed."

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Ridge awoke to the new dawn feeling as if he finally understood the world around him. He glanced over at Sparks, and a flash of guilt made him cringe, even though it proved he was trustworthy.

Rising, he looked around, noticing that Shadow was gone. Confused, he looked back on the night before, remembering that she hadn't been sleeping in her usual place last night either.

Standing quietly, he padded out to a grassy hill, curiosity getting the best of him.

The wind slightly ruffled his fur, making him fluff up his fur. The slight chill in the air didn't bother him, but what did was where Shadow was.

Knowing that she could be anywhere in the packs territory, he just sat there and thought. He wondered how the pack as now, and how they were faring. He didn't trust Hawkfrost anywhere near the four clans, and knew Brambleclaw might soon join him. Deathmoon had shared some valuable information with him, but he knew he didn't belong in the pack, he belonged with Firestar. And he was going to go back to him.

Turning, he started back towards the clearing, but thought better of it. If he was going to leave, it was going to be a clean break. No soppy good byes.

He made his way towards the border, knowing that once he was out of the territory it was only a week until Thunderclan land. It would be so easy, if only Shadow wasn't suddenly standing in front of him.

She stood silhouetted against the rising sun that was sending shadows across the knee high grass. He couldn't help looking at her warm yet far off looking eyes, and how she stood confidently yet slightly shy.

A lone cry of a predator bird slashed the silent air, and finally Shadow spoke. "I'm sorry. She must've been a good friend."

Confused, Ridge cocked his head. Realization dawned on him that she must've meant Comet, but how she knew he didn't know.

"I never knew her. She just visited me in my dreams." He explained.

"I know."

How she knew all this he didn't know, he hadn't told anyone besides Deathmoon. Was she physic? All this fresh air is getting to you, Silverpaw. Of course she isn't physic! Females were so confusing!

"I heard you talking with my grandfather. I didn't really mean too," she started, then paused. "Well, yes I meant to find you, but not to over hear you. Well, maybe I did, but I really didn't expect myself to actually find you. And, well, I'm sorry." She finished lamely. Guiltily, she sat down and stared at her paws.

Cocking his head, Ridge inquired, "And how much did you hear?"

"Almost all of it, but I left when Deathmoon said he was going to tell you something important, because what he tells you he meant for your ears. Not mine."

"And you didn't consider that what I was telling Deathmoon might not be meant for your ears?" Ridge asked, albeit somewhat angrily.

"It wasn't live threatening or that important," Shadow growled. "It's just your background."

"Oh, and how do you think the entire pack is going to react when they realized this already lowly dog was raised by even lowlier cats!" he cried, outraged.

"I don't think there is anything wrong with it," Shadow pointed out, not fazed.

"Yea, but your not a wolf. It doesn't matter to you." Ridge muttered.

Shadow froze, her eyes turning to ice, her muscles clenching. "Oh, I see how it is. Only care about what others think about you, and not about what how those you care about think about you. You know what? I don't know what I ever saw in you. Ever."

Turning, she strode from the glade. Just as she disappeared from sight, she called back over her shoulder. "And if you are thinking about leaving, leave in two days. They won't send out a search party then." Then she disappeared from view.

Ridge just stood there shocked. She had liked him, and he had just blown it all away. Stupid, stupid Silverpaw!

Dropping on the ground, he stared at the spot where Shadow had disappeared, feeling sick and sorry.

And all around, just plain stupid.

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Inakura: No, I cannot tell who this is…grr, this ain't good. Unless your one of my friends from school…but I don't know! Tell me?

Crowfeather's Loyalty: I cant wait until you have…or have you an I haven't realized yet…uh oh, better go check.

The Sight as in Warriors the Sight or the sight about wolves? Both are good!

JaBoyYa: Yes Firestar lived, and yes he lost a life…As for going back to Thunderclan, you saw a forshadowing in this chapter…Shadow says it. Thanks for reviewing!

Mosspaw of Riverclan: I'll try to. The next chapter will be more interesting, for me…

Crazyhorsegirl: Maybe it is just my school district. Oh well, its over now. Atleast it wasn't tooo difficult. Then again, it took two weeks to take all of them…

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Oceanwind: Mebe, or mebe not… now you know, and although this was probably a boring chapter, it was necessary…but what happens when the pack finds out???

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WildTotodile: That's kind of it, although the wolves don't think of it that way. Its partially that, and partially just "the lust." Thanks.

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I LOVE YOUR LONG REVIEW! THAT MADE ME FEEL WARM AND FUZZY INSIDE, LIKE I WANNA BARK! (I changed it a bit ; )

Yes, btw. I did get my name from Through wolfs eyes! I loved him! Somewhat sarcastic, had blue eyes, I loved him!

Also, I do have a book that I got from Christmas that's part of that quartet, but I haven't started it yet. Is it good?

Dragon, of course, will be making his premiere…soon, and after all these boring chapter get done. Yey! I wasn't the only raving lunatic with a test (not saying that you are a raving lunatic)

I KNOW, I KNOW. This was a somewhat boring chapter…but the clans will come out again, in maybe 2 or 3 chapters, and Ridge will be leaving. Oops, bad BlindSeer. Bad! You aren't supposed to give out spoilers!

Read on, my friends! Happy St. Patrick's Day!