"They're almost six moons," Silverdrop said. Heartstorm nodded. 

             "I know," he said. "You've told Reedstar and Frogleap?" 

              "I have. They're glad," Silverdrop nodded. "And Frogleap even smiled." Heartstorm chuckled. 

              "They're so big now...," Heartstorm trailed off. "I know Brightkit is so enthusiastic and really good at fighting but... I don't want her to get hurt." 

               "She's going to be fine," Silverdrop said firmly. "I know she will. She talks to me about protecting Bumblekit. She can see that's he's not as.. keen to fight."

              "That's cute," smiled Heartstorm.

              "I know. I wonder who's going to mentor them," Silverdrop pondered. 

              "Well, I know Frogleap will be mentoring Bumblekit," Heartstorm chuckled. 

             "I know," Silverdrop rolled her eyes. "But who will mentor Brightkit?" 

             "I hope it's Eelfrost," grinned Heartstorm. "He'd be a great mentor." 

              "I'd rather Deerflame," Silverdrop put in. Heartstorm rolled his eyes but smiled. 

              "And you're going to be coming back to the warrior's den," enthused Heartstorm. 

               "I'm going to miss the nursery. It's quiet and super comfortable. Although I can't wait to get back to my duties." 

               "I can't wait to sleep in the same den as you." 

                "Hey lovebirds," came a voice. Heartstorm knew immediately it was Eelfrost. 

               "Hey Eely," he teased.

                "Hi Hearty," grinned back Eelfrost, settling down beside him. "Hey Silverdrop." 

               "Hi Eelfrost," Silverdrop answered. 

                "So, do you guys think I'll get to mentor Bumblekit or Brighkit?" asked Eelfrost. 

                "Eelfrost," Heartstorm said. "Bumblekit is going to become a medicine cat." Eelfrost' s jaw dropped and he was speechless for a moment. Then he sprung to his feet and howled. 

               "That's great!" he exclaimed then bent down and whispered in Heartstorm's ear. "When Deerflame and I have kits, I want one of them to become a medicine cat. And maybe Bumblekit will be able to mentor him or her." Silverdrop laughed. 

               "You've got everything planned out," she smiled. 

               "Yup," nodded Eelfrost happily. "So, I'll let you guys enjoy your time. I've got to tell this to Deerflame... unless you want to tell her?" 

               "No, it's ok. I can see you're bursting to. Go tell her," Heartstorm told Eelfrost. Eelfrost grinned. 

              "Thanks," He said before sprinting off. 

                "You know, I think that Eelfrost would actually be a good mentor," Silverdrop shrugged. Just then Bumblekit, Brightkit, Heatherkit and Daisykit burst out squealing and screaming. 

                "You're never going to catch me stupid WindClan warrior!" cried Brightkit, leaping into the water. She paddled furiously away from Daisykit. 

              "I'm not WindClan! I'm a fox!" cried Daisykit. Heatherkit leapt at Brightkit from the side of the stream and they crawled out of the water. They started to wrestle and Daisykit jumped into the fight. Brighkit was the strongest. She threw Heatherkit off and bit Daisykit on the tail before swiping at her head. Daisykit was disorientated. 

              "Run Bumblekit!" cried Brightkit. "I'll keep them back." Bumblekit nodded and hurried away. Heatherkit leapt after him but Brightkit bundled into her. Daisykit bit into Brightkit and tried to pull her off but Brightkit twisted away and was off, after her brother. Daisykit and Heaterkit huffed then chased after them. Heartstorm and Silverdrop watched amusedly. The air was fresh and the sun was up in the cloudless sky. It was clear that new-leaf had arrived. Heartstorm tasted the fresh air and smiled. Prey had come back to their territory and the fresh-kill pile was getting duller by the day. Their camp had been cleared out and every cat was significantly more excited and joyous. Heartstorm loved hearing the kits squealing, birds singing and the rushing of water. He closed his eyes and soaked in the happy feeling.