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1 " Two amber eyes watched from the woods. Blinking against the sunshine, Thunder unsheathed his claws. He smelled tom. Tasting the air, he detected the odd scent of frost and stone. This cat wasn’t from around here. He narrowed his eyes, glimpsing the dark shape of a black cat, and growled as the stranger’s gaze flicked toward the sparrow. “Catch your own prey,” he warned. “That was my prey.” The tom padded forward, his paws clumsily scuffing the sandy earth as he stepped from the trees. Thunder’s pelt pricked. “What do you mean?” “I was stalking it when you caught it.” Unease flashed through Thunder. He hadn’t even realized he was being watched. He needed to be more careful on this new territory. But the tom did not seem angry. Thunder suddenly saw how his pelt hung off his skinny frame, and how his shoulders jutted like twigs beneath his fur. He recognized the look of hunger hollowing the cat’s eyes and glanced guiltily at the sparrow. “I didn’t realize.” Should he give up his catch? What about Thistle and Clover? They were hungry too. “Where are you from? "
― Erin Hunter , A Forest Divided (Warriors: Dawn of the Clans, #5)
2 " Jagged Peak padded in. Holly hurried to greet him. “You’re back!” Quiet Rain pushed herself to her paws, nudging Pebble Heart away. “My son!” Jagged Peak paused, eyes wide. “Quiet Rain?” Joy lit up his gaze and he hurried to greet her. "
3 " Clear Sky’s shoulders drooped. “I just want us to be together, like we used to be. Fluttering Bird wants it too.” Thunder felt a surge of sympathy. Was his father still grieving for the young sister he’d lost? “What if you’re wrong?” “I’m not. "
4 " Before what?” Quiet Rain cut her off. Her old ears were as sharp as Thunder’s. “Who’s out there, planning my death? "
5 " Moth Flight! "
6 " I understand now, Fluttering Bird! I must draw the cats close—together once more—so that we can grow strong and spread like the Blazing Star. "
7 " The memory of the dream had followed him into sleep. Fluttering Bird wanted the cats to join together. They must be like the Blazing Star and gather like petals around the heart of a flower. He was sure of it. It made sense. "
8 " I will avenge my littermate,” she assured Gorse Fur. "
9 " I’ll make them follow their hearts, I promise. We’ll be together soon. "
10 " Leaf was staring down into shadow, and Thunder followed his gaze. The land dropped away into a small ravine. Moonlight pooled at the bottom, lighting a clearing ringed by bracken and trees. "
11 " What’s it got to do with you?” Jagged Peak huffed. Star Flower hissed. “He’s the father of my kits! "
12 " The past is the past. The future is fresh. You must forget all you have known, no matter how much you loved it, and choose paths that will carry you to a new dawn." -Bright Stream "
13 " I can push in the sticky-out bits. "
14 " Eat it, Quiet Rain.” He pawed the sparrow closer to the she-cat. “This is the first kindness we’ve met since our journey began,” Quiet Rain murmured. "
15 " Shadow "
16 " Am I a monster?” he whispered hoarsely. "
17 " dizzy with joy. "
18 " Next new moon? At the four trees? "
19 " But why have you called me here?” Storm’s gaze hardened. “We’re growing tired of waiting.” Waiting? For what? "