This chapter is a little shorter than usually, but it will keep you guessing! ;D

I raced through the tall grass. "Hurry up Eaglefeather!" I called to my mentor. We are on our way to patrol the border with FireClan.

"Well if you wait for me maybe I would!" He snapped.

I skidded to a halt, nearly crossing the border. "Okay! I'm waiting!" I shouted back into AirClan territory.

Eaglefeather stalked into the clearing, followed by Iceclaw, Brightwater, and her apprentice, Birdpaw.

Birdpaw nimbly skirted around the warriors and sat next to me. She licked her paw, then ran it over her ear. "Badgerpaw likes you. you know." she said nonchalantly.

I looked at her, flabbergasted. "What?!"

"He likes you. I've seen the way he looks at you." She twitched her tortoiseshell tail.

"Ummm. No, no he doesn't." I said, trying to hide my conflicting emotions.

"Uhhh. Yes, yes he does, but please, go on ignoring it." Birdpaw said sarcastically. She stood up and arched her back in a satisfying stretch, then turned around and deserted me.

Does Badgerpaw really like me? I asked myself, padding slowly after the rest of the patrol. But he can't like me. I mean; what does he even see in me? A different voice answered, You must ignore this ignorant tom. He will just stop you from finishing your quest. I perked my ears with realization. This is the first time the golden warrior has spoken to me in moons. I paused to listen to his advice, Do not become moony-eyed over this fool. You must continue your journey. Should you fall for him, I will abandon you forever. I kept walking, my whiskers twitching in alarm. No, don't leave me, please! I begged. Then do as I say... The golden tabby's voice faded from my mind. Follow me... To the end...

I padded after Iceclaw, visibly shaken. Follow me to the end? What does that even mean? Will he really abandon me if I fall for Badgerpaw? But he's so strong, and sweet and- No! This is exactly the kind of thoughts you must not have! I scolded myself. But he really is kind and caring- he'd make an excellent mate, and father. A loud yowl interrupted my thoughts.

I looked up startled. what I saw shook me to my core. A she-cat, that looked like a replica of me. She had the same thick gray fur, and brilliant blue eyes. I gasped. She was like my twin, my double.

Birdpaw swept her head back and looked at me, clearly surprised. But I understood her questioning look, Who is this FireClan warrior?

Allegiances (So Far)

Leader: Sunstar

Deputy: Squirreltail

Medicine Cat: Raventail

Warriors: Iceclaw

Eaglefeather

Brightwater

Cheetahheart (Rainpaw, Thistlepaw, Thornpaw, and Cinderpaw's mother)

Nightclaw

Wolfface

Whitefang

Furryfoot

Apprentices: Rosepaw

Rainpaw

Badgerpaw

Cinderpaw

Thistlepaw

Thornpaw

Birdpaw

Queens: Foxfur (Baderpaw's mother)

Seaflower