Moving Forward

m o v i n g f o r w a r d

"going all out to tear me down, but i guess that i should think you lo v e       me?"

A t first, I thought he was trustworthy, dependable. But it was all an act.

I found out near the end of leafbare. I had been sharing tongues with my friend Littlestep when I noticed Badgerheart leading Ravenkit through the fern tunnel. Since kits weren't supposed to leave camp, even with a warrior, I was instantly suspicious.

After apologizing to Littlestep I swiftly followed them, trying to stay quiet. He led her further and further toward the forest, and my heart lurched as I wondered about what he was planning. Badgerheart was taking my only kit to the ThunderClan border. ThunderClan had been rather hostile lately - what was he planning?

From up ahead, I heard Ravenkit pipe up, "Badgerheart, I wanna go back! It's too cold!"

Badgerheart rumbled, "I thought you loved adventure."

"I do, but... it's cold out here!"

"Hang in there, we'll be there soon."