After visiting Leafpool, Firestar had confined the tom named Jaypaw to camp, leaving Softpaw to feel guilty. She had been just as guilty as he was, yet he's the only one being punished. She hadn't eaten no matter how many times the others tried to convince her. Ever since the two arrived at camp she hadn't said a word to anyone, not even Mousepaw. She had learned however that Mousepaw, Berrypaw, Hazelpaw, Lionpaw, and Hollypaw were all going to the gathering along with her. Smokepaw didn't feel up to it so he stayed behind with Jaypaw and the others. Mousepaw kept sneaking glances at her as he padded along side her quietly while she stared at her paws.

"Softpaw..." Mousepaw's breath brushed across her causing her to look up at him.

"Please cheer up. It's your first gathering. You should be happy." Mousepaw tried once again to make her feel better.

"I guess you're right..." She muttered trying to straighten herself up.

"Come on! We're almost there! I'm sure you'll love it!" He meowed happily as they sprinted to catch up with their clanmates.