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Splashleap had remained beside the Streamstone for most of the meeting, mind still running through all that had occurred when they had met Eveningstar at the border. It was likely Kestrelstar would announce the ultimatum, decree, resolution, whatever you wanted to call it, he had made to Eveningstar to the clan, and when he did, something was sure to happen. There had been fallout from a simple declaration of anger, who knew what this would do. She was behind the show of strength, enough cats had died because of Thunderclan hostility, although the harshness was perhaps overboard. After all, they would likely retaliate, leading to losses on both sides. Of course, there wasn't really any other great option. Maybe this was the way they avoided a full scale battle.

Kestrelstar's words were received surprisingly, and pleasantly, well. She had expected more outcries, although it was likely that those firmly set against the decree would simply avoid the border, not looking for a fight. She herself didn't plan on visiting it more often than was necessary, but if one of the woodland cats decided to test the borders again......she wouldn't hesitate to prove her loyalty to the clan again. And again, if need be. She wasn't going to back down from a fight, nor was she going to let others make her.

As the meeting was dismissed, Splashleap got to her feet quickly. Perhaps it would be a good idea to do some hunting. With all the focus on fighting, mentors were likely to be taking their apprentices battle training instead of hunting. Yes, hunting was a good idea. Maybe she could find a few apprentices to take with her, ones who's mentors were less busy? Deciding that was a good idea, the small molly called quickly If any apprentices want to go hunting, I'm planning on going out. Warriors weren't unwelcome, but in her experience apprentices were more eager to be busy and useful.