Windspirit released his apprentice, watching her go to the fresh-kill pile. It had increased in prey; the hunters must've returned. Greeting the senior warriors, Windspirit selected a mouse from the pile and settled on a soft patch of grass to eat.

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Gazestar woke up and was confused where he was for a couple of seconds. After his trip bac from the moonpool everything had felt like a daze. The room stood and stretched before making his way out of his dark den, the sunlight momentarily blinding him. He looked around for Brackenstripe and had found him near the apprentices. “Good afternoon, Gazestar.” The deputy dipped his head. “Has everything gone well? Patrols been sent out?” He asked glancing to the food pile. “Yes, I just sent out a hunting party, the food pile seems a little low.” Gaze star nodded. “Very well, thank you Brackenstripe. I’ll be back, i’m going to stop by the river.” The large tom trotted out the entrance and made his way through the forest to the water.

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Dawnstar awoke suddenly, drowsiness still trying to crash over her. Shaking her silver pelt, she stretched her tired-stiff limbs and pushed out of her den, blinking. The camp was buzzing with activity. Settling in a warm, soft patch of grass, Dawnstar watched the sun slowly set beneath the horizon, the first stars of Silverpelt beginning to appear.

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Gazestar touched his nose to the water. It was almost as if he missed the tingle from the moonpool. He sighed and sat down near the edge of the water and stared at his reflection. He could never forget what he had seen during his dreams. He slightly smiled and flexed his paws in the cool damp soil.

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Dawnstar shook her fur and stood up, shaking each limb in turn. Her throat was parched; she was unbelievably thirsty. Patting out of camp, she paused to mew to Bearfang, "I'm going out to get water. Keep watch over here while I'm gone!" She plunged into the grass tunnel.

The lithe silver feline patted swiftly through the trees, following the sounds of gurgling water. She emerged in the sunlit clearing- where the MistClan leader, Gazestar, was also drinking. "Gazestar," Dawnstar said smoothly, approaching the water's edge. She bent down to lap up the clear, fresh water.

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Bearfang nodded as Dawnstar left the camps clearing. He wished her safe travels before turning and facing the dens to watch cats scurry around and lira chase each other.

Gazestar raised his head hearing another cat approaching. His eyes went from narrow to an soft welcome. “Dawnstar, how are you this day?” He asked, tail wrapping tightly around his long legs. His ears swiveled in all directions from the sounds of the forest.

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Dawnstar didn't respond, taking her time to lap up more water. After her thirst was quenched, she licked her lips and fixed her gaze on Gazestar. "I feel alright. A bit tired from the journey to the moonpool, but besides that I feel fine." She groomed her ears carefully. "How about you?"

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Gazestar waited patiently for her response. He studied the leader, she was small, yet strong. Her coat had always caught his eye when he had first seen her. “I would have to agree, though, I feel quite stronger.” Gazestar said licking his shoulder clean of dirt.

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Dawnstar studied Gazestar with her sharp eyes. "I hope you become a good leader," She mewed, shaking her lithe limbs. She sniffed the cool wind, searching for some prey to take back to the Clan. "I'll be leaving now, Gazestar. Have a good night." She flicked her tail at Gazestar and disappeared into the brush.

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“Thank you, you as well Dawnstar.” Gazestar smiled. He bowed his head as she walked off. He stayed by the water a while longer sitting about the changes he could do to make his clan stronger. Sighing, the tom stood and walked back to camp.

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Dawnstar plunged through the leafy brush, following the strong scent of a rabbit. Crouching down, she crept forward and leapt, swiftly catching and killing it. Carrying it in her jaws, she trotted back to camp.

“Everything alright, Bearfang?” She asked, dropping her prey in the pile. She yawned softly.

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“Yes, everything is fine.” Bearfang greeted Dawnstar. He was grateful it was peaceful the past couple of moons, especially right now since Dawnstar had just became leader. She didn’t need the added stress. He stood and stretched his hind legs. “May I be excused now?” Bearfang politely asked. The tom had been itching for sleep, he hoped the exhaustion wasn’t noticeable.

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Dawnstar smiled gently at Bearfang. “I’m sorry for keeping you up. You can go rest now.” Dismissing Bearfang with a flick of her tail, she retired to her den, settling comfortably in the soft, warm moss.

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Bearfang shook his head. “No need to apologize, i’m grateful for my duties.” He bowed his head as she walked away. He turned and slipped into the warriors den and laid down in his nest. It took no time for him to drift off to a deep sleep.

Gazestar had eventually checked all dens to make sure everything was in order before sending out a final border patrol to ease his nerves. The tom yawned and realized it was time to rest. He curled into his nest and fell to sleep.

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Dawnstar lay there still for many hours, trying to force herself to sleep. She was unable to sleep, for an odd reason. Whenever her eyes began to close, the image of Gazestar flashed in her mind, waking her yet again from the lull. She sighed, and turned in the soft moss.

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