Mist was awakened by a soft mew, "Mist, Nettlestar would like to see you." It was Cherryshade. "What for?" Mist meowed, confused. "Why now?" She asked before Cherryshade could answer. "Mist, you are a stranger, and it is Nettlestar's job as leader to know why you were here. He is very defensive of his clan, you know. But he let in Shadekit. By the way, you seemed pretty close to him a few days ago. Did you know him as a rouge or something?" Why didn't he go ahead and tell them. Is he ashamed of us? "Yeah, something like that." Mist said, not wanting to tell the full truth until she found out why Shadekit hadn't told them. "Well, we shouldn't keep Nettlestar waiting. Follow me." Cherryshade said, leading the way out of the den.

Inside Nettlestar's den, which was a deep cave inside tall rock that stood at the far end of the camp sat Nettlestar, Amberriver, Frost, and now Mist and Cherryshade. Nettlestar flicked his ear towards them as they entered the den. "Hello, young one." he said to Mist, who dipped her head. "How are you settling in to clan life?" he asked. "Me and my sister are settling in well. We thank you and your clan's hospitality." "It is our pleasure, we would never turn down a kit in need. " Amberriver said joyfully, not seeming to notice Mist's discomfort. "Tell me, were you wanting to join the clan? Permanently?" Nettlestar asked. Frost opened her mouth to answer, her eyes gleaming with joy, but Mist got there first,"I am not sure. Me and my sister haven't talked about that yet. " she said trying to let Frost know that she didn't really want to stay. Unfortunately, Frost did not get the message and said to her sister, "Oh, I don't mind. I honestly like it here, so we can stay." Mist winced. What do I say now? I can't be rude. They have been so kind to us. If only Frost were a bit more considerate.... "Before you decide, I need to know. What were two kits like you doing out there by yourselves? Where did you come from?" Mist could see Frost become uncomfortable, and her eyes flashed towards Mist, asking her for help. Oh now you want my opinion? Mist thought grumpily. "We came from a two-leg place. Our mother left us at the edge of it when we were just a moon old." "Why would she leave you? Certainly the life of a kittypet is easier than the life of a rouge. And at just one moon? Why didn't she come with you?" Cherryshade asked, her voice full of anger and confusion. Mist decided to tell them the full story. Trying to keep her voice still, she began. "She had no choice. They made her get rid of us. If she didn't, we would be killed. If she had came with us, she would be hunted down, and we would be killed. " Mist didn't know how she knew what would happen if Mama had came with them. She just felt sure of it. Maybe she had heard something as a kit. "Frost... Frost probably doesn't remember all of this. I wouldn't either. But, the night before you brought us here, two strange cats appeared in my dreams. They touched their tails right in between my ears and I remembered. No, more than remember. I was there again. A kit, in the loud world of the twoleg place. In a cruel world where they judged kits just shortly after birth, to see if they were worth the trouble." "Who? Who judged them? Who would have killed you?" Cherryshade asked, her voice quieter than normal. "Red and Dark. The leaders of Death Pack." Mist answered. "Death Pack?" Nettlestar asked, suprised, "Are you sure?" "Yes, Ashnose and Blossomstar told me!" Amberriver gasped, "Blossomstar and Ashnose? Mist, Blossomstar was our old leader. She died just 7 moons ago! And Ashnose was the previous medicine cat, who died 1 moon ago. Are you telling me you saw Starclan cats?" "This proves it, Nettlestar. They must be the cats of the prophecy. Why else would Starclan give her those memories. They hardly ever use their powers. We must tell them the prophecy." Cherryshade said to him, her voice urgent. He nodded, and then Cherryshade began speaking again, "When Death arises, those born of ashes and overlooked by the darkness of blood shall be reunited to stop the force that threatens to destroy us all."