It had been a moon or so since Snowfeather and Lionstripe's arrival to FoxClan. All the cats has been so kind and caring, and the two had become accustomed to life there. Snowfeather's wounds had nearly healed by now, only a faint scar remaining.

Snowfeather still did not have the chance to go to SnowClan and see if Wavekit- thought she probably had a warrior name by now- was there. She wanted to know more about Oceanpaw's death as well.

She could tell Lionstripe could tell this too as she glanced at the SnowClan border while hunting and during patrols.

Snowfeather had hope though now that it was nearly a full moon. The gathering would be taking place shortly, and she hoped Sunstar would allow her to go.

As for other news, Cloverpelt's kits had become apprentices, and Snowfeather had gotten to hear more stories of her family in MoonClan from Rainwhisker and Cloudfoot, the only kin she was able to stand, besides her mother, of course.

Lionstripe had helped Snowfeather feel more welcome in FoxClan. The two had been hunting and growing in their love ever since they had to arrive. Snowfeather was just glad she had finally found the tom she would stay with forever.

Snowfeather awoke in the morning, her eyes droopy from an early morning rise. The two had been going on morning patrol, hoping to somehow feel like they were back in MoonClan, though it just resulted in eternal sleepiness.

She poked Lionstripe until he woke up. He let out a large yawn and stretched, padding outside with Snowfeather. The two padded across the snowy camp to the small fresh-kill pile. Since there were few cats in FoxClan, most cats were well-fed.

The two shared a mouse before heading off with the other cats on morning patrol. Sunstar led it instead of Embertail, a change for once. Padding by the SnowClan border, Snowfeather turned her head in curiosity, though no cats were visible.

Snowfeather left Lionstripe for a minute, padding up to Sunstar. "Sunstar?" she asked.

The ginger she-cat lifted her head. "What is it, Snowfeather?"

"Well, as you know, tonight is the gathering. I was curious to know if perhaps I could come along. There are some SnowClan cats I have not seen in awhile, and I was hoping to speak to them," Snowfeather told her.

Sunstar tilted her head. "I suppose I could make some adjustments. I'm afraid I can't allow Lionstripe to come though. The numbers will be too big then."

"I'm sure he'll be fine," Snowfeather said, turning her head to see him walking with the other cats.

"Alright then," Sunstar said. "It's best not to tell every cat you're going when the ones coming have not even been announced yet."

"I promise, I won't," Snowfeather told her. She fell back, waiting for Lionstripe to catch up with her.

"What was that all about?" Lionstripe asked.

"Just talking to Sunstar," Snowfeather replied. She waited for Lionstripe to say something back, but he didn't, only continuing to walk alongside her.

A very light snow began to fell as they continued their patrol. The CloudClan border and SnowClan border were both fine, and FoxClan had no reason to remark borders.

The snow had stopped falling by the time they had returned, and cats stood anxiously as they awaited Sunstar to announce the cats attending the gathering. Snowfeather shook with excitement as she waited.

After a long and agonizing wait, Sunstar padded up on the rock, yowling for FoxClan's attention. The cats became silent as she began to speak.

"The full moon is tonight indicating that the gathering will be taking place tonight among the clans. It is as this time that I must announce those who will be attending," Sunstar spoke. "Embertail, Cloudfoot, Cloverpelt, Snowfeather, Violetpaw, Lavenderpaw, Chesnutpaw, Willowpaw, and Treepaw will be attending," Sunstar announced,

Cats let out sighs as they found out they weren't chosen, though some, like Snowfeather, cried cheers. She turned to Lionstripe, unexpectedly finding a smile on his face. "Have fun and say safe," he told her.

"Don't worry, I will," Snowfeather said, licking his cheek.

She padded into the warriors den to rest. She had to sleep most of the afternoon in order to stay awake during the evening and night. She closed her eyes, feeling Lionstripe's tail curl around her.

Her eyes then slowly drooped, allowing her to fall in a peaceful rest.

Snowfeather awoke to find that Lionstripe had gone, probably hunting. Cats had gathered as they prepared to leave for the gathering. Snowfeather rushed out of the den, hoping to see Lionstripe, but she found him gone.

"Alright, let's go!" Sunstar instructed. Together, Snowfeather walked with the group of cats, staying near Cloudfoot's side. She didn't know the others too well.

"Have to been to the gathering before?" Snowfeather asked.

Cloudfoot nodded. "Yes, I have. It's not much excitement, just for the apprentices, I guess. I guess it'll be exciting for you since it's your first time."

Snowfeather nodded. "I'm actually hoping to see someone at the gathering."

"Who?" Cloudfoot asked.

"An old friend," Snowfeather replied. She turned her head, looking at the snow that lay on the trees. The stars shined up ahead, a full moon providing light in the forest below.

Snowfeather began to smell the scents of other cats, she gasped as they came into a clearing. It seems FoxClan was the last to arrive, and CloudClan and SnowClan had already arrived.

Snowfeather looked up, seeing a striped and spotted tom, probably the leaders of the two clans.

With still some time to talk, Snowfeather rushed towards the SnowClan side, gazing around for a gray she-cat with green eyes. Cats looked at her oddly as she went by, not that it mattered though.

"Snowfeather, come back! The gathering is about to start!" Embertail hissed.

Snowfeather nodded, turning around. She headed back to the FoxClan side, sighing. It seemed she would never find Wavekit.

"Welcome, FoxClan," the spotted tom said. "Shall I begin?" he asked. Snowfeather watched as Sunstar and the other cat nodded.

"That's Smokestar, SnowClan's leader," Cloudfoot told her.

"SnowClan has been prospering well during leaf-bare. We unfortunately announce that one of or clanmates, Skycloud, and her kit have disappeared, probably dying in the fire that took place this past leaf-fall. If any of you have seen them, please let us know. In other words, we have two new apprentices, Dawnpaw and Mousepaw."

Snowfeather watched as a gray she-cat and a spotted she-cat who looked similar to Smokestar stood up. Crowds cheered for them. Snowfeather still thought the whole situation with Skycloud sounded familiar. She stiffened. Was that the she-cat Tooth had died with? Were these cats the ones who got him to change his heart?

"Thank you, Smokestar," the striped tom said.

"Stripestar, CloudClan's leader," Cloudfoot whispered.

"CloudClan continues to do well as we welcome some new kits into the nursery. Other than that, we've been doing fine," Stripestar told the clans.

"Very good, Stripestar. FoxClan has also been doing well as we continue to recover from the battle. We welcome two new warriors, only one being able to make it tonight, Snowfeather and Lionstripe."

She felt Cloudfoot nudge her, and she stood up. The cheering of the cats made her shiver in excitement. She sat back down, only for the gathering to fall apart moments later. As cats made their way out, some still chatted, and she headed to the SnowClan side.

Immediately, she noticed a familiar gray pelt and evil green eyes. "WAVEKIT!" she yowled. "WAVEKIT!"

The she-cat turned her head. "Do I know you?" she asked.

"What, you don't remember me? It's me, Snowkit. Well, I'm Snowfeather now..."

Wavekit stiffened. "Oh, yes, I remember you. I'm Wavestorm now, by the way."

"Well, I guess you and Oceanpaw got to SnowClan alright," Snowfeather told her.

"Snowfeather, Oceanpaw is--"

"Dead, I know," Snowfeather replied. "She died in battle, killed by my sister."

"What happened to you after you left? Where did you go? How did you end up here?" Wavestorm asked.

"I saw to put those death berries in the prey. You heard me, so I ran off into a different forest. I lived in another clan for awhile, and when it ended, I came here with my mate," Snowfeather said.

"Oh, that," Wavestorm said. "Is your mate Lionstripe?"

Snowfeather nodded. "That's him."

"We'll, hopefully he'll make a great father, better than my ex-mate," Wavestorm mumbled.

"What are you talking about?" Snowfeather asked, unsure of her weird comment.

"Um, Snowfeather, you don't realize you're pregnant, do you?" Wavestorm asked, staring at her stomach. "Just thought you gained a little weight?"

"I, uh," Snowfeather looked down at her stomach, seeing it had grown a bit more than usual. How did she not notice?

"Who is your ex-mate?" Snowfeather asked.

"Oh, haven't heard about that yet? It's Smokestar. I have three kits of my own who are apprentices. He left me for another she-cat, and she had two kits. You just saw the, tonight as he announced they were apprentices," Wavestorm said. Hearing her name, she turned. "I've got to go, Snowfeather. Good luck with the kits."

Snowfeather felt sickness come over her. She stared at her stomach again. "Help me, StarClan, I'm expecting kits," she whispered.