Hi guys!! I'm so sorry this took so long. I just finished my final exams and now I trying to learn how to draw. I mean, I still suck, but I'm getting better. Anyway, here's another chapter. (The song above relates to my life so much.) -S

     John's POV

     I went up to the prey pile and picked up a small mouse since I wasn't very hungry. I sighed and made my way over to an unoccupied section of camp. Slowly, I ate the mouse, taking in the surroundings of camp and desperately trying to memorize all the scents that wielded together. I was so lost in thought that I didn't notice Aaron sit next to me until I was nudged by his paw. "Oh, I didn't see you there, sorry." I apologized. He nodded.

"It's quite alright, John. I simply came over to see if you needed any company, you look sad." He told me, concern evident in his voice. 

"It's just, it feels so weird being around cats who accept me for who I am and all these scents are so new to me. I just don't think I'll get used to it." I confessed. 

     "You've proved your worthy of being here, John. I think you'll get used to everything soon enough." He told me before flicking my ear with his tail and getting up. "If you ever have any concerns or questions, don't hesitate to come to me." I nodded and offered him the rest of the mouse. He took it gratefully and headed off. 

     I heaved myself to my paws and looked and the setting sun, which was sinking below the trees. I sighed made my way into the den where Alex showed me. He was in a moss nest in the middle of the den. I made my way to the farthest corner and settled there. The warm moss caused me to fall into a peaceful sleep.

     Laf's POV

     I saw John get up from his lonely spot in the corner of camp and trudge into the den. He didn't come back out, so I supposed he was asleep. Herc was telling me about how he became so strong and how he met Washington. I was only half listening when Aaron came up. "Hey, Aaron." I chirped. "What's up?"

     "John." He answered simply. "Herc, you need to help him get settled better and let him know that he is and will be continued to be accepted here." Herc glanced up and him and twitched his ears.

     "I think Alex would be better suited for that, Aaron. After all, he seems to have bonded well with him." Herc replied smartly. Aaron's tail twitched and he narrowed his eyes, but he said nothing more and padded away. I poked Herc lightly.

"Why do you treat Aaron like that?" I asked.

"It's fun to see him when he's silently fuming." Herc snickered. I rolled my eyes.

"You are so immature."

"I'm glad you've finally noticed."

     Charles' POV

     I really wanted to join the group we found, but George won't let me. I hate the fact that I'm like a little puppy following him around all the time, but I don't really have a choice. I sat in the moss, occasionally unsheathing my claws and letting them sink into the moss. 

     I'm just his little puppet. I sighed and slowly got up, trying not to disturb the others. Why do I play this game of pretend? I growled quietly I raked my claws through the ground. If I leave them, I'll be killed!  The sun had set and they were both asleep. I'm not tired, so I might as well stay awake and keep watch. I snorted and glared at the darkness, daring anything to come out and attack us. 

     Herc's POV

     I glanced at the sky and then a mockingly disappointed Laf. "I think we should be heading to bed, John had the right idea." I told him, ripping my gaze away from him and to the sky, although it took a lot of effort. "True." He said standing up. He led the way over to the dens and slipped into the one me and Alex shared. 

     As my eyes adjusted to the dim light, I noticed John sleeping in a corner by himself and Alex sleeping in the center. I took my usual nest next to Alex and Laf settled near John, as if he was trying to comfort him in his dreams. "Goodnight, Laf" I mumbled. I barely heard his reply before my eyes drifted closed and I fell asleep on the soft moss.

     Thanks so much for reading!! -S