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He stiffened as Jackdaws Cry flicked his tail. Was he still worried there wasnt enough prey to share We would never have dared explore the tunnels if d Runner and Gorse Fur hadnt showed us how. The black tom glanced at them approvingly. Now we have shelter in the worst of the cold season. And escape routes from dogs Dappled Pelt added. Happily, Gray g kneaded the rock. We are lucky to have such strong, loyal cats join us. He gazed at d Runner. She stared back unblinking. How long before she was the one up here, leading the moor cats while he and Tall Shadow watched from below He welcomed the thought. It was tough having to know all the answers. d Runner seemed to relish the challenge of decision making far more than he ever would. Tall Shadows mew jerked his thoughts back to the moment. d and Gorse took new names to be like us and it is with these new names that we shall welcome them. She jumped from the rock and touched noses with d Runner.

Welcome, d Runner. Gray g felt the expectant gaze of the moor cats and jumped down beside her. Welcome, Gorse Fur. He touched noses with the gray tabby tom. Gorse Fur d Runner The moor cats lifted their voices to the sky as, chanting the names of their new denmates, they welcomed them warmly. Jagged Peak broke from the circle and hopped around d Runner, his eyes bright with excitement. Gray g lifted his tail happily. The young cat had always admired the rogue. He must be delighted shed been made part of the group. Tall Shadow padded to the prey heap. Lets celebrate with a feast. She tossed a mouse toward Gorse Fur. We will eat this meal like mountain cats. She carried a thrush to d Runner and dropped it. Then she bent and took a bite and pushed it toward the brown she-cat. d Runner dipped her head in thanks and took a bite, then nudged it toward Gorse Fur. Purring, he tore off a mouthful and passed it to Jagged Peak. Gray g padded to the prey heap, waiting for Shattered Ice to take a mouse before grabbing a small rabbit. Joy flooded beneath his pelt. The moor cats settled and shared prey, meg contentedly. We are one. The thought sent hope surging through him. Whatever happened when he visited Clear Skys camp, the moor cats would survive.


They were united, and together they could weather any storm. He glanced at d Runner, cheg contentedly as she lay between Tall Shadow and Gorse Fur. With her on our side, well be strong for a long time. A soft murmuring woke Gray g out of a light sleep. He blinked open his eyes and peered over the edge of his nest. He could see no one, but soft mews sounded beside the tunnel entrance. We cant talk here. He recognized Rainswept Flowers anxious voice. Well wake Gray g. Come outside. Jagged Peak What were the two cats up to Gray g lifted his head, unease moving in his belly, and watched them move like shadows across the camp and slip out through the gap in the heather. Slowly, he untangled himself from the kits and tipped them toward Turtle Tail. Gray g Pebble Heart mewed sleepily, his eyes closed. Ill be back in a moment, he whispered. He hopped from his nest and padded noiselessly around the edge of the clearing, keeping to the shadows until he reached the gap in the heather. He halted and pricked his ears. Rainswept Flower and Jagged Peak were talking beyond the thick wall. Weve got to make Clear Sky see reason Rainswept Flower hissed. Talking to him t work, Jagged Peak whispered. Gray g still thinks of him as the brother he knew in the mountains. But Clear Skys changed. Ive seen how heartless hes become. Bitterness hardened the young toms mew. Gray g swallowed back a sigh.


Would Jagged Peak never forgive their brother for sending him away Jagged Peak went on. If Gray g turns up in Clear Skys camp and challenges his authority, hell just make things worse. Clear Sky will be furious. I dont think Gray g understands the danger hes putting himself in. The danger hes putting us all in, Rainswept Flower added. The angrier Clear Sky is, the more dangerous hell become. Gray g stiffened. Why hadnt they come to him to share these worries Should he step from the shadows and confront them No. He had to hear what they truly thought, not what they guessed he wanted to hear. He leaned deeper into the heather. Gray gs the last cat who should try to talk with Clear Sky, Jagged Peak fretted. So much has happened between them. Clear Sky will never see past his anger. But we have to do something, Rainswept Flower argued. Or Clear Sky will keep taking territory until theres nothing left. Clear Sky needs to speak to a cat who can remind him who he used to be, Jagged Peak murmured. Someone who can show him how much hes changed. And what hes become. Someone like you Rainswept Flower suggested hopefully. No, Jagged Peak answered sharply. Im lame now. Clear Sky thinks Im no better than prey. Then who Gray g held his breath. Why dont they trust me I know I can change Clear Skys mind Jagged Peaks hushed mew sounded through the heather.


What about you Rainswept Flower gasped. Me Clear Sky has always respected you, Jagged peak pressed. Youve known each other all your lives but youve hardly spoken since hes changed. Talking to you might remind him of his old self. He paused for a moment, then added, You were a friend of Bright Stream. Grief stabbed Gray gs heart at the name. Bright Stream had been Clear Skys first love. Shed been carrying Clear Skys kits when shed died. Memories flooded Gray g so powerfully that he could hardly breathe. Guilt seared his pelt. She had been killed by an eagle while shed been hunting with him and Clear Sky. Between them, theyd let her die. I dont know, Jagged Peak. Rainswept Flower sounded doubtful. I dont think hell care what I have to say. But youll think about it Jagged Peak coaxed. Ill think about it, Rainswept Flower conceded.


Their paw steps brushed the grass. Gray g pressed himself into the heather, until shadow swallowed him. Holding his breath, he stood like a stone while Jagged Peak and Rainswept Flower padded into camp. He waited until theyd settled in their nests, then waited some more. His thoughts whirled. Was Jagged Peak right Had too much happened between him and Clear Sky for words to make any difference No We are brothers Nothing can change that. Surely, everything theyd been through must bind them tighter, not push them apart Gray g slid from the heather. Jagged Peaks wrong . . . Clear Sky will listen to me.
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