Jayfeather padded out of the herb store, a dock leaf in his jaws, and dropped the herb in front of Berrynose. "Rub that on your pads," he instructed. "it will help the soreness. And next time watch where you're putting your paws."
"Thanks, Jayfeather." Berrynose picked up the leaf and limped out of the den.
When he was gone, Jayfeather settled himself in Leafpool's old nest, letting out a sigh of satisfaction. "Come to think of it," he mewed, "Leafpool organized everything really well. Her system makes perfect sense now."
Alderheart's voice came from Jayfeather's old nest, where he was giving himself a thorough wash. "I'm glad to hear it," he murmured between vigorous licks.
The bramble screen at the entrance to the den swung back as Squirrelflight entered. From the erratic sound of her steps, Jayfeather could tell she was tottering on three legs.
"Look at this thorn!" she exclaimed: Jayfeather imagined she must be holding up one forepaw to show them an enormous thorn sticking out of it. "If I've told the apprentices once to check the fresh bedding, I've told them—"
She broke off, startled: Jayfeather guessed she had noticed that he had taken over Leafpool's nest. He pictured her glance flicking from him to Alderheart in his old nest. For a moment she stood silent; then she let out a long, peaceful purr.
"Yes," she mewed. "This is the way it should be." Squirrelflight is exactly right.
Jayfeather mused, a purr rumbling in his throat. He bit it back. Not that I'd ever tell her so!
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Warriors: Lost Stars - Bonus scene
Fanfictionfor those who don't know, there is a version of lost stars (the first broken code book) that has a two chapter bonus scene. Since it might be hard to get your hands on this bonus scene, I decided to put it here. No Broken Code spoilers here.
