Mosspaw knew Moonpool was nearby. He knew it no longer a day's walk, but a few hours walk. He could feel it inside him, and he knew he would make it there by the end of the day.

As Mosspaw padded around the forest, he saw the leaves falling off the branches of the tree. Together they swirled in the wind, flying past the tip of Mosspaw's nose.

Leaf-fall had arrived. Mosspaw was certain. He knew by the way the nights had begun cooler. He knew by the way the leaves fell.

Though leaf-fall was now spread through the forest, a warm sun still beat down on Mosspaw's back as he padded though the forest.

His morning journey had been prosperous, and he had walked a great distance. He knew he would reach Moonpool by evening, so he decided to find a tree with some shade to nap.

He gazed around then spotted a glorious tree that provided a large amount of shade. Smiling, he padded down to the tree where he layed down.

Mosspaw knew the memories would end soon. He knew his journey would end soon. He had learned practically everything, and he knew soon Skycloud would leave him, he'd find the thing he was searching for, he'd meet the cat, and then he'd go home.

These thoughts ran through Mosspaw's head as he slowly closed his eyes. With the wind blowing on his back, he slowly fell asleep.

It was no surprise to him that he was back in StarClan. He heard the rushing of a water, and he noticed Skycloud sitting by the flowing river, catching a fish.

"Mother!" he called.

She turned her head and smiled. "Mosspaw," she grinned. Leaving the fish she had caught, she padded towards her son, a wide smile on her face.

"What will I learn today?" Mosspaw asked.

Skycloud smiled at his enthusiasm. "Now, Mosspaw, before we discuss, I must tell you, this will be your last meeting in StarClan. This will be your last memory."

Mosspaw felt his heart sank. He knew the day would soon approach, though he did not know it would approach so quickly. "I'm ready, and I would like to thank you for the opportunity. Will I ever see you again?"

"Knowing you, you probably will," Skycloud purred. "I'm pretty sure you can tell what you'll be learning about today."

"My father," Mosspaw said, letting out a slow nod.

Skycloud nodded. "That is right. You'll learn about your father and your siblings. Are you ready, Mosspaw?"

Mosspaw nodded. "I'm ready to learn, Mother," he said, touching his nose to hers.

A flash came, and Mosspaw opened his eyes to see himself in the SnowClan nursery. Skycloud sat in the nursery with Petalnose's four kits around her. Her stomach was growing, and it was now obvious she was pregnant with Blacktail's kits.

As she sat, Mintpaw suddenly raced in. "Did you hear? Did you hear?"

"What?" Skycloud asked.

"A new tom has just arrived! He's going to join our clan! His name is Mossclaw! Isn't it exciting?!"

Mosspaw watched as his mother stepped outside to get a glimpse of her future mate. His mother turned away shortly, and time passed until Icestar introduced the two.

"And this is Skycloud," Icestar spoke. "Her sister died recently, so she's been raising her kits. Skycloud is expecting kits of her own."

"Hi, welcome to SnowClan," Skycloud said, rising.

"Hi. That's very kind of you to raise your sister's kits like that," Mossclaw said.

He watched as the scene changed, this time showing Skycloud's refusal to go hunting with the tom. It continued to change, showing Mintpaw reveal to Skycloud that Mossclaw liked her and how Skycloud had angrily replied she would not let go of Blacktail too easily.

Skycloud continued to deny his hunting requests, and Mosspaw watched as Skycloud's stomach continued to grow. As Mossclaw asked again, Mosspaw expected the usual no, but she surprisingly agreed.

Mosspaw watched as Skycloud briefly told Mossclaw some of her story and how annoyed she looked as Mossclaw told some of his. As Skycloud padded over to catch a squirrel, she fell through thin ice, screaming for help.

Mosspaw watched as Mossclaw leapt in to save the she-cat. He pulled her out and dragged her back to the shore. "Are you alright?" he asked.

"I'm fine!" Skycloud growled. "Why'd you do that anyway?!"

"To save your kits. And you," Mossclaw spoke.

"Leave me alone, Mossclaw," his mother growled, padding back to camp.

Mosspaw was surprised as his mother's attitude, though he had thought the same when he had become better friends with Fernpaw. There had been times when he had been angry.

Mosspaw watched now as Smokefur turned into the leader. He watched Skycloud continue to care for Petalnose's kits, and he watched her slowly grow towards Mossclaw and explain more of her life to him.

The scene changed now, showing Skycloud cry out in pain. Her kits were coming! Mosspaw watched as the tiny Ashclaw was born first, Cindertail following behind. His father stood by the nursery the entire time.

Mossclaw padded up to Skycloud and smiled. "Those are beautiful kits. I'm sure Blacktail would be proud." Mosspaw noticed the tears in his mother's eyes as she looked down on her two newborn kits that she would never properly raise.

Mosspaw saw now the friendship between Mossclaw and Skycloud grow. Cinderkit and Ashkit began to grow. Mosspaw watched how happy and joyous they were. He could hardly imagine it.

He couldn't help but smile to see the lovely warrior Mintpaw has become and how great Petalnose's kits were as apprentices.

He watched as Skycloud and Mossclaw watched the sunset and how she fell asleep beside him. They were in love, and nothing could stop them.

The scene had changed, this time showing a worried look on Skycloud's face, and Mosspaw knew why. She had found out she was expecting him. She had found out that Mossclaw would be the father of Mosspaw.

He watched as Skycloud nervously asked Mossclaw to go on a walk, and he could tell she was going to tell him the news. Before she could, however, they were stopped in their tracks by a familiar cat. Tooth!

Mosspaw had not seen Tooth this angry and vicious before. His teeth were bared, and Mossclaw hissed at the Tooth, claiming that he had to get out of SnowClan territory.

He watched as the two began to argue. Tooth lunged towards Skycloud but was thrown off by Mossclaw who snarled in disgust.

Tooth was obviously stronger than Mossclaw though, for he threw him near the cliff. Mossclaw struggled to keep balance, but his claws began to slip as he held onto the edge.

Skycloud screeched for Mossclaw.

"JUMP OR I KILL THE SHE-CAT!" Tooth growled angrily.

Mossclaw disappeared, and Mosspaw watched the tears gather in his mother's eyes. Oh, but Mossclaw was not dead. Tooth discovered him hanging onto a plant at the edge.

Tooth now pinned down Skycloud and aimed his claws at her throat. "Jump or she dies." Mosspaw noticed the desperation for help in Skycloud's eyes, and she noticed her pain as Mossclaw let go from the plant and fell.

Skycloud pushed him off. "YOU MONSTER!" Tooth was smart though, and he threw her over too.

Mosspaw watched in terror as his mother hit the sharp water below and yowled in pain. She gasped, looking around for Mossclaw. She noticed the tom lying injured in the shallow stream.

"Mossclaw," she whispered.

Before he could reply, Tooth had grabbed Skycloud away and began to drag her away from her love.

"I love you, Mossclaw!" Skycloud yowled. "Please know that!"

Mossclaw looked up, and Mosspaw could tell he was in pain. "

"I love you too, Skycloud! I'll come back for you!" he yowled.

Tooth then layed Skycloud in a bush. Confused, Mosspaw watches in horror as Tooth leapt on his father. Mosspaw had to turn away, and he heard his mother's cries as the river turned to red and she was whisked away by Tooth.

Soon, everything faded, and Mosspaw was back in StarClan, though this time, he was not alone. All of the cats he had seen in the memories were here now, and Skycloud smiled.

"I know it was a terrible ending that went down between Mossclaw and me, but now you know the truth. You know your past, and I couldn't be prouder."

Mosspaw smiled, and he turned towards the cats. "And I get to meet everybody?"

"Yes," Skycloud replied. "You must say your good-byes to us all now that your journey has come to an end."

Mosspaw nodded, and Skycloud disappeared. He slowly padded forward, first coming face to face with Tooth, the cat who had killed his father.

Mosspaw opened his mouth to say something, but he could not. He could not look at this cat the same way again.

"I'm sorry, Mosspaw," Tooth said, lying his tail on Mosspaw's shoulder as he came by.

Now he saw Oceanpaw and Mousekit who smiled at Mosspaw. Mosspaw let out a smile too, continuing by. He now saw Rosefur and Olivetail, Skycloud's parents.

"You've grown up to be such a lovely tom," Rosefur said, letting it a gentle smile.

Mosspaw gave a polite nod and a "thank you" before he moved on. Now he came face to face with Blacktail.

"Blacktail," he breathed slowly.

Blacktail smiled. "I'm glad you finally know who I am now," he said, smiling as Mosspaw walked by.

Mosspaw knew who was ahead. Petalnose. The she-cat as beautiful as ever, and she sat, smiling at Mosspaw.

"Don't be shy," Petalnose laughed as Mosspaw padded closer to her.

"You're very brave," Mosspaw admitted.

Petalnose laughed. "Why, thank you, but we're brave, aren't we? We just need to know when to be courageous."

Mosspaw walked past his aunt, spotting his mother and father now. A smile grew on his face, and he ran.

"MOTHER! FATHER!"

He felt his mother and father close in around him, and he felt Skycloud gently lick his ear. Mosspaw gazed up into his father's eyes and smiled.

"My, Mosspaw, you've grown!" Mossclaw exclaimed.

"I wish I got to know you when you were alive," Mosspaw said to his father.

"But you do," Mossclaw said. "And I'll always be right here," he said, pointing to Mosspaw's heart.

"As will I," Skycloud spoke.

"I love you both very much," Mosspaw admitted.

"We do too," Mossclaw said.

Skycloud nodded. "Good-bye for now, Mosspaw. The cat you seek lurks nearby, and Moonpool is not so far away."

"Good-bye," Mosspaw waved. Everything began to fade, and he smiled as he saw his mother and father one last time.

He woke up under his tree and got up. He let out a yawn and stretched, then looked out ahead. He had a mission to complete.