Now Darkstripe,' Graypaw hissed to Firepaw under his breath, 'is neither young, nor pretty.

His words are nothing more than mist and sunshine, impossible to hold down.

You're a medicine cat. I understand what that means now. StarClan go with you, Leafpool. I'll never forget you.

Now Darkstripe,' Graypaw hissed to Firepaw under his breath, 'is neither young, nor pretty.

The only thing that can hurt me is being apart from you.

That's part of why I tracked you down. I wanted to be as loyal to you as you are to your Clan. I know I can't exactly miss a life I've never known, Graystripe, but I think sharing your life and your path... is the best journey I could possibly imagine.

Graystripe pushed past Tigerheart and Whitestorm and crouched beside his old friend. "I would have taken your place if you had let me". His voice was hoarse with grief.