Sunstrike's mysterious disappearance a half-moon ago left WindClan feeling unsettled. The search patrols returned unable to find any clues to her whereabouts, and the other Clans knew nothing.

The other Clans had problems of their own.

"I don't know why Onestar insists we keep looking for her. We won't find anything," Harespring grumbled.

Heathertail was on Harespring's search patrol along with Crowfeather. She sniffed at the thick grass half-heartedly, detecting nothing but the stale scent of a fox. "We should split up," she suggested. "That way, we can patrol this whole border quicker and then head back to camp. Get on with something useful then."

Harespring nodded and the three cats veered off in opposite directions. Heathertail turned to her left and padded along the border. When she looked over her shoulder, the other two cats had disappeared into the distance.

She turned to sniff at a boulder when a low, familiar voice behind her hissed, "Hello, Heathertail."

***

Icecloud's patrol returned and Bramblestar hurried over. "Did ShadowClan have him?"

Icecloud sighed. "No. I almost wish they did. The enemy you know is better then the one you don't know. Did the search patrols find anything?"

"Nothing," Bramblestar replied. "Still not a trace, not even a faint scent. He just...vanished. He must've been kidnapped. There's no other explanation. But the question is, who could possibly kidnap him if not one of the other Clans and WHY would they?"

***
A lean, black tom sat calmly behind her, his amber eyes glowing with satisfaction. Heathertail took a few steps backward and unsheathed her claws.

Heathertail narrowed her eyes. "Breezepelt? What in the name of StarClan are you doing here?! Onestar banished you!"

"Sheathe your claws! I'm here to help!" Breezepelt spat.

"You don't know how to help. What do you really want?!" Heathertail hissed, but she relaxed slightly.

Breezepelt stood and walked towards her until their noses were almost touching. "No. I really am here to help."

"Breezepelt, what could you possibly help wi..."

"Your friend, Sunstrike, that you're looking for? I know where she is."

A/N: Hope you enjoyed! What do you guys think about Breezepelt?