(IMPORTANT AUTHORS NOTE AT END)

Black swerved to the side as Mouse came crashing down. Black reared up and slammed her paws down, knocking the wind out of her mate. She heard a satisfying 'oof' and released him.

Blazeleap sat with two of his clanmates. One was a Tom that looked like a fox, and his name was Foxclaw. The other cat was a tan she cat with russet paws, ears, and russet rings around her tail. What caught Black's eye was the red bandana around her neck. Her name was Peachfur.

Mouse sat up, swatting a leaf off of his muzzle. "Good job!" Blazeleap praised. Peachfur purred in amusement. "Yeah." She piped up. Blazeleap and his two friends would come around at sunset and watch them train. The three cats offered to help them with Mooneye.

Black sat and thought. Mooneye had been seen lurking around the forest by Foxclaw. Luckily she and her followers hadn't found their new camp. Amber looked over at her, smiling. "I have something to tell youuu." She whispered, making sure Shard couldn't hear.

Black flicked her ears in acknowledgement and led her out of camp. The breeze rustled the leaves and the sun dappled along the forest floor. Amber found a secluded spot and pushed her way through, Black on her tail. "I- I'm expecting Shard's kits." She whispered excitedly once they sat.

Black's eyes widened in surprise. "R- Really?" She squeaked. Amber nodded and ducked her head, suddenly shy. "That's great! But that means you'll have to stay in camp. No skirmishes with Mooneye." She warned.

Amber nodded and sighed, scuffling her paws in the dirt. "Yeah, I know. It won't be fun to stay in camp all day though." She muttered. Black's eye glistened in amusement. "Don't worry, we'll have someone to comfort you." She said teasingly.

Amber looked up at her, a frown on her face. Her blue eyes sparkled with worry. "What will Shard think? Will he be happy? After all, kits are going to be born in the middle of a battle..." She murmured softly.

Black licked the top of her friend's head  reassuringly. "Don't worry. It'll be fine." She soothed, trying to convince herself. Amber seemed to notice and flicked her ears. "Well, let's get back to camp then." She said, heaving herself to her paws and walking back to camp.

Black sighed happily as the wind ruffled her white fur. It was a sunny day, and there was a small breeze. Prey could be heard scurrying around in the undergrowth. All was peaceful. But not for long.

Soon Mooneye would find their new camp. Soon they would go into battle. Soon Amber's kits would be born. All these thoughts raced through her head as she stepped into camp. She took a deep breath. Hopefully we can win and be in peace... Black thought. 

HEYA FELLAS!
Sorry I haven't been updating recently! School started and I absolutely HATE IT. I've been wanting to write the next chapter but I had Writer's block. Um, I've been making a picture for this book though. All of the gang. Rest in peace Smoke. *moment of silence*

Welp, I hoped you enjoyed this chapter. BAIIIIIII! -Snowy