"It's Appledrop" a voice from the crowd called out among the angry howls. The clan suddenly went quiet. Cavernstar looked a little shocked that one of her clan mates actually thought the murder was in the clan.

Appledrop sat where he was in horror "I would never do that! I have kits here!" He begged.

Cavernstar looked at Midnightflame who escorted Appledrop up to high rock before looking out of the clan. "We should vote on this before we decide what will happen" she said quietly.

Hollowkit looked terrified "my dad wouldn't do that! He's innocent" He squeaked before Silverpelt ushered Leafkit and Hollowkit back to the nursery.

Burnblaze narrowed his eyes "Appledrop is a skilled warrior he would be capable of the wound that killed Heathershade. I say guilty"he announced

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