The grass was wet and cold from the morning. Spottedleaf walked back to ThunderClan camp thinking. Before long, she was at camp. Cats were stirring. Graystripe was arranging patrols. Kits squeaked and ran around, with their mother chasing after them. She couldn't help but let out a giggle. Cinderpelt was outside watching everyone else just like she. Then a streak of orange caught her eye, "Let's talk"
Firestar lead her out into a meadow she had never seen before... Was she in other clan territory? She sniffed, but it was not a clan smell. She wasn't on any territory.
"So," Firestar started, jerking her away from her thoughts, "What's the deal?"
Spottedleaf looked into the deep green eyes of the handsome tom, "Swiftbreeze said that she wants me to leave the life of a medicine cat. Have kits and a mate... With you, Firestar."
There was a look in his eyes,"Spottedleaf... this is your decision. Not mine. I want you to choose what you want, Spottedleaf." It was a look of concern in those green eyes.
"Yes."
"All cats old enough to catch their own prey, please join beneath Highrock for a clan meeting." Firestar's words echoed throughout the whole camp. Apprentices scampered into the clearing followed by warriors. The elders sat outside their dens. "I have an announcement to make," he started. "Spottedleaf has decided to leave all medicine cat duties to Cinderpelt. Spottedleaf is stepping down from the duties, and has decided to join the queens," Firestar looked at every cat beneath him,"As my mate."
The whole clan was silent. Spottedleaf was worried they wouldn't accept her as a non-medicine cat. Mousefur stepped forward, "Spottedleaf shouldn't be allowed to retreat from her duties," Oh no... "But she should have a mate, and Firestar is one lucky tom if you ask me." Thank StarClan for you, Mousefur!
More cats stepped forward, "Spottedleaf needs a life like the rest of us!"
"She would be a great mother!"
"Spottedleaf is worthy of this."
She stared at all the cats giving their approval... I can't believe it! I get a life! She looked at Firestar. He looked right into her eyes. This was it. A new start at happiness.