Leaf Paw stalked into the Medicine cats den growling and fluffed up, "what's wrong Leafs?" Cinder Pelt asked as soon as Leaf Paws feet hit the dens entrance way. "It's that stupid new apprentice Crow Paw!" she cried, "He's so-so-so-so, dumb! He doesn't believe in Star Clan! Or, or of the powers of the Moon Pool!"

Cinder Pelt smiled "now Leaf Pool, don't get offended, just take this as another great upside to the fact that Medicine Cats can't have mates." Leaf Paw looked at her funny, lately, as she had been getting older, all Cinder Pelt talked about was the importance of why Medicine Cats couldn't have mates and why that was good.

Leaf Paw shook her head, she hated the idea of falling out with any cat…or was it falling in? Whatever, for all Leaf Paw was concerned, toms were dumb, and Crow Paw was no exception. He was so stubborn and rough, and rude, and mean, and mysterious…and dark… Leaf Paw shook her head again, more vigorously this time. Cinder Pelt limped over to her apprentice, her crippled leg dragging more than usual, "are you okay Leaf Paw?" she asked. "Yes." Leaf Paw lied, she felt guilty for agreeing to take Crow Paw to the Moon Pool tonight. It wasn't even the most important reason, just because he didn't believe…no Leaf Paws mind was made. They were going tonight, whether Crow Paw appreciated it or not.