EXCERPT

    "It's the rogue!" Stormpaw's exclamation reached Hazelpaw's ears. Palefang and Hazelpaw crashed through the ferns just as the first drop of rain splashed Hazelpaw's nose.

    A dark blue-gray - nearly black under the trees - she-cat cowered underneath Fallowbriar's withering look.

    "Why are you on ThunderClan territory?" Fallowbriar spat, tail curling in disgust.

    The she-cat flinched away, dark blue eyes widening in fear. "I-I did not mean to encroach upon your territory." Rain was pouring now, getting all the cats wet. "My kits and I-"