OKAYYYYYYYY NEW CHAPTER! 

Last one was pretty boring, maybe I'll add a bit more into this one. Maybe.

The election hasn't ended yet, and it's too close to call any winners. But as of now, it is looking more like Trump.

I don't really know exactly whats going to happen in this chapter, I'm just gonna go with the flow. I do expect the end of the book to be the end of this year or early next year.

The answer to the last question was Leafpool! Here's a cookie for all of you, as I don't think anyone got it wrong.

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SANDSTORM

The camp had been really dull lately. There wasn't any activity apart from patrols and the occasional cat getting a meal. The cold had set in early, and you could already see evidence of it on the trees surrounding the camp. Kits stayed with their mothers in the Nursery, apprentices and elders huddled together in their respective dens to keep warm, and most of the warriors just stayed asleep most of the day, unless they had an apprentice to train.

Last night was the gathering, so there was something other than patrols and training sessions for awhile.

I had asked everyone I felt comfortable with asking to go hunting with me, except for Dustpelt and Bluestar. I did not feel like going out with Dustpelt, because that would be weird, so the last option was Bluestar.

Just go talk to her. I'm sure she won't mind. I turned to see Fireheart standing at the entrance to the warrior's den.

And what about you? Do you want to come with us? 

Fireheart smiled. I'll leave you two to it, unless Bluestar wants me to come, but I have a feeling that she won't.

I was very confused, but nodded to Fireheart and continued to Bluestar's den.

When I entered, I saw Bluestar laying on her nest, eyes open, just staring at the wall, as if lost in a dream. "Bluestar?" She blinked a few times, and then looked at me. "Are you okay?"

She shook her head around, rubbed one of her eyes, and then looked at me. "Yeah, I'm just think back to when I was a warrior. Something came up that reminds me of it."

I nodded, and ran a paw across the ground. "Okay... Care for some hunting?"

Bluestar stood up and walked pass me, looking out into the camp. After a few seconds, she turned back around and looked at me. "Sure, is anyone else coming?"

"Not unless you want anyone to come."

Bluestar nodded. "The only person I'd want coming on this hunting session would be Fireheart, but he said he wanted to rest up throughout the day. Said he had something to do tonight."

I must've looked confused, because then Bluestar told me, "He said that I was only cat to know."

I was even more confused now, but I didn't feel like asking anymore questions, because we were already coming up on a good area for hunting.

"I smell a squirrel. You go around it, I'll drive it to you."

FIREHEART

Night had come, and I seemed to be the only one awake, which was perfect. I rose up from my nest at the back of the den, and headed out. Bluestar met me halfway. "Where are we going to keep her for the night?"

I thought for a second before responding. "My nest and Sandstorm's nest are at the back of the den. We could make a den for her there, and she'd be pretty well hidden."

"But what about Sandstorm?"

"I'm pretty sure she won't mind. From what I know, she'd be ecstatic. they've become really good friends." Bluestar nodded, and padded back to her den.

I started walking to Fourtrees, thinking about things that could happen when Silverstream joined. 

I wonder how Crookedstar would respond. His only surviving family leaving his clan, because, as I've been told, his mate and other kit died of green-cough moons ago.

Leopardfur would probably be furious, but that's just how she is. And most of Riverclan would probably be sad.

I don't really know how our clan would react. Bluestar, Greystripe, Sandstorm and myself would be happy about it, because Bluestar seemed excited. Darkstripe and Tigerclaw wouldn't like it, and I'm not sure about Longtail, but I'm pretty sure the rest of the clan won't really care.

By this time I had arrived at Fourtrees, and Silverstream was already there, waiting patiently. She started jogging over to me when she saw me, and I decided to give her a brief idea of what was going to happen.

"You're going to sleep at the back of the warriors den, behind Sandstorm and myself. Nobody should be able to see you. In the morning, Bluestar will call a clan meeting to wake everyone up, and then she will welcome you into the clan. I think most of the clan will be fine with you joining. Aside from my preferences and previous anger, I think you're a great cat. You'll be fine in the nursery." She nodded.

Despite that briefing, Silverstream still looked anxious. I suppose it was best to just get it over with.

"You'll also probably be set as an apprentice to someone for a moon or two, just to learn our ways and the territory."

She looked at me with a worried glance. "Can you ask Bluestar to appoint me to someone who will like me, and not one of the hateful cats?"

I smiled. "I already have. You'll be apprenticed to Goldenflower. She's very accepting, and has been a queen a few times, so that'll be even better for you."

We had reached the camp, and I was very happy that Bluestar had appointed herself to the guard. She smiled at Silverstream and said a quiet hello, and we continued on our way.

After we settled into our nests, I made sure Silverstream was asleep, and then quietly woke up Sandstorm. She woke up groggily, and I pointed to Silverstream.  She looked shocked, but quickly understood, seeming to realize what the warning meant. 

Sandstorm quickly fell asleep against me, and I quietly laid my tail over her back, vowing to wake up early so that she didn't notice.

OKAYZIES!!!

This chapter came out on Wednesday, just as promised.

Bad news to everyone.... my Governor, and are her little lackeys, are making me go back to online schooling. Everything sucks right now.

No, I do NOT need comfort.

But good news, this means I can update more often because I know all of the material taught in a few of my classes. that's what happens when you switch from a charter school to a public one.

I needs a new quiz..........

OKAY! I'LL DO TWO!

1. Who should I like more, Bluestar or Leafpool? Yes, I have been having second thoughts.

2. I'm going to change my background picture. What should it be?

Okay, until next time!

- Maple hates his life right now.