[BEAR.]

Foxpudge had hesitated at the sound of Buttercupbreeze's call, unsure of whether he should come-- was he really a WindClan cat?

But he obeyed anyway, dragging himself away from the edge of the clearing to join the rest of the Clan below the Breezerock.

At Snailpaw's approach, he couldn't help but smile-- her companionship was always welcomed. "Snailpaw," he greeted her warmly. "It's definitely been.. something." Quiet, with a hint of anxiety and the feeling he didn't belong, even with his new identity. But it seemed Snailpaw made things better. He felt.. like there was something more to look forward to. "I wonder what this meeting's about? Not many get called.."

It didn't take long for the answer to come: Blazingstar was dead. His wounds had become infected. Foxpudge knew it was only a matter of time, no one lived forever, but..

There was no stopping the choked sob that escaped the dark male. Blazingstar had given him more than just a second chance, and he was gone.

Gone and.. there was no coming back from that. Leaders didn't get a tenth chance. If Foxpudge had the choice, he wished whatever resurrection StarClan wasted on him was given to Blazingstar instead.

Hanging his head with grief, he leaned into Snailpaw's side instinctively as droplets of tears ran down his muzzle.

@Skeleton Bliss Girl