First her mom dies. Things only go downhill from there. Alongside raising her new siblings, Junco must navigate the now dangerous waters of life as a Wanderer. Death and feelings are the worst kind of problems.
Oriole was always very cheerful, and...
Snapdragon looked out at the wide expanse of mountains and earth. The ledge she was sitting on rested above a small cave, where Amber had just finished kitting. The she-cat was now being visited by her mate, who was overjoyed. Snapdragon always enjoyed the happiness of cats with new kits, especially their first litter.
It was bright for the time, the moon was full and stars shone like the pricks of claws through the dark pelt of night. Over the tops of the trees and hills she could see a dark silhouette fly by, a hawk, carrying something in its talons. She curled her dark ginger tail around her paws, and shivered a little. Leafbare will be coming soon. We need to find a good place to stay. Snapdragon's mind drifted to the little kits below her. They will need to stay well fed and warm! This is not a good time to have new kits.
Her thoughts were interrupted by a different kit scrambling up the hill, her fur fluffed against the cold and her tiny paws sending pebbling cascading down the sides. "Oriole, how did you get up here? Where is Branch?"
The tiny kit just stared up at her, amber eyes shining. She padded closer and snuggled deep into Snapdragon's thick fur. With little paws kneading her side, she purred. We will get through this leafbare. And all the leafbares after it. The Wanderers are too strong and close for anything else to happen. I believe in us.
Shifting her tail to cover Oriole, she felt at peace.
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