Heathernose tentatively padded into the nursery. She never would've expected to be here so soon, but here she was. The usually wiry she-cat was filling out, she was starting to show her pregnancy. And her apprentice had been reassigned. Heathernose couldn't help heaving a sigh, moving into the nursery in some ways felt like she was giving up a part of herself. But you're having kits with the tom you love. She tried to remind herself. Heathernose was a notorious over-thinker though, and she just couldn't shake it.

The new queen glanced around, trying to find a clear space to set up her nest. In her mouth, she gingerly carried the feather Lionscar had given her earlier. Hoping to keep it with her in her new nest. She was starting to feel overwhelmed, unsure of where her place was and even where to put her paws. Feeling helpless, like a newly made apprentice, she looked around. Hoping to catch the eye of one of the other queens for help.

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