QUOTE : Could Smudge’s nest have been built right on top of the old SkyClan camp? That might explain why he had been dreaming so vividly about the fleeing cats. “Smudge,” he began, interrupting a discussion between his friend and Hattie about catmint, “is it okay if I stay with you tonight?” Smudge blinked in surprise. “Of course. But will it be okay with . . . with the other cats in your Clan?” His concern moved Firestar. Smudge might be a kittypet, but he was a true friend. “They’ll be fine, I promise. I just think this will help me figure out, you know, what we were talking about earlier.” “Oh, I see.” Smudge looked alarmed as he added, “But I’m not sure how easy it’ll be getting you inside the nest.” “I don’t need to come inside,” Firestar told him. StarClan forbid! “I’ll be fine in the garden, thanks.” The black-and-white cat nodded. “Okay. Well, come on over.” “I’ve got to find my Clanmates first and let them know I won’t be back tonight.” Firestar jumped down from the fence, back into the forest. Behind him, he heard Hattie meowing inquisitively, “Why does Firestar want to stay in your garden? Why doesn’t he want to stay in mine?