| abstract | - Amberfur sighed. Her talk with Moonfall felt like when they were apprentices. Always bickering. Yes, Moonfall was her sister, but she didn't feel connected to her. Featherstar was pacing in the clearing. He was certainly excited about Moonfall's return. Though Amberfur explained many times that Moonfall might not come back, Featherstar insisted that he would wait for her in the clearing. Bramblefur came walking outside to get his mate a mouse. He was walking so fast that he didn't notice Featherstar. They crashed, and Bramblefur flew across the clearing. "Seriously," Bramblefur muttered, "Anyone would think that he was having a nervous breakdown." Amberfur continued to sort her herbs. Featherstar barged in and pleaded, "She did say she was going to come, right? Didn't she?" Amberfur mewed, "No, not exactly. It is the kits' choice. If they want to come, then she will come." Featherstar moaned, "Then most likely she won't come. My kit doesn't even understand the Clans and everything. Life is so unfair!" He stumbled outside and let out a wail. Suddenly, a cool, familiar voice mewed, "This wasn't what I expected. I didn't expect Featherstar moaning on the ground instead of welcoming me." The whole Clan looked up, surprised. Standing at the entrance was Moonfall and three other kittens. Feathersar gasped, "You had two more kittens? Without me? Who is the father? Oh StarClan..." Moonfall curled her tail, "Calm down, Featherstar. These were abandoned kittens I found near a Twoleg nest. Featherstar frowned, "A Twoleg nest? Why would you be there?" Moonfall sighed, "I needed to get my strengh back so I could take care of Splash. So I went to the Twolegs." "You became a kittypet?" Featherstar was backing away, alarmed. Moonfall said softly, "It was for the best." She padded up to Featherstar and twined her tail with his. Together, they walked to Featherstar's den to talk. Amberfur guessed that she should take care of the kits. StarClan have mercy. These two abandoned kittens were so familiar. They almost looked exactly like her. Oh no, the Clan couldn't know what she had done. They couldn't. Amberfur's secret was at stake. Yet, what could Amberfur do about that? It was her fault. But no, she would keep her secret. It would never be shown to the Clan. Amberfur concluded, Even though my secret is safe with me, I already know this is true. These two kittens were mine, and I abandoned them. Oh StarClan, forgive me.
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