Home of Lynxmoon

Chapter 3

I pad out of the nursery suddenly I stop dead in my tracks. "Jinx's scent has been caught in our territory once more," Konafall and Redstar speak silently. The cold breeze carries their voices from the entrance to Redstar's den. They both seem unaware of me listening in on their private conversation. I look around camp making sure no one is watching me before slipping into the medicine cat's den which is right next to Redstar's den. Duskmoon and Tigerpaw are herb searching since it will be leaf-bare in 2 moons. I listen carefully to every word they say, hating myself for listening on a private conversation expecially one between Savageclan's leader and deputy! "Do you believe he is coming back?" Konafall asks Redstar. "Why wouldn't he," Redstar replies quietly.

Silence.

I hear movement behind me, I look around for a place to hide. I decide to hide among a pile of fresh moss. I crawl into the moss trying my best not to sneeze. "Lynxmoon," Coldpaw hisses quietly. How did he know it was me?  "Your fear scent," Coldpaw explained as if he where reading my mind. "Im not scared," I snap. Coldpaw rolls his eyes. "What do we do about Jinx?" Konafall's voice sounds heavy with emotion. Jinx killed Kona's mate, I remind myself. Coldpaw and I glare at eachother for a few heartbeats, a look of worry crossing his face "Kill him on sight," Redstar orders in a tense voice. "I'll hold a meeting about this as soon."

Konafall exits Redstar's den with a worried sigh. Coldpaw and I duck down as she passes us. Once the sound of her light paws steps disappear I hiss to Coldpaw. "How long have you been listening on their conversation, " I eye him in suspicion. Coldpaw grins sheepishly. I roll my eyes trying not to laugh. "Don't forget you where doing thhe same," Coldpaw mews with a hint of amusement in his voice. 

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I curl up in my own nest tonight next to Milkyflower. Silenthowl isnt in his nest yet. I glance at his nest, still embarrassed about last night. Milkyflower finally stops chatting about todays events and falls asleep, snoring loudly. "How am I going to get some sleep," I mutter rolling and tucking my nose under my fluffy tail, falling asleep surprisingly.