The Clan is shaken by Amethystdapple’s loss. Peakspots (149) mourns the loss of his friend. This loss, so soon after Chervilcry’s, has taken such a toll on him that he can barely find his footing as he stumbles into his nest, wailing for Amethystdapple. Fry (86) can hardly process the sight of Amethystdapple’s body before him. Somehow, the world feels colder and crueler now. He makes sure to grab a bit of his mate’s bedding. Her scent comforts Fry as he drifts to sleep that night. Sleepyfoot (45) wonders how the Clan will cope without Amethystdapple in their lives. The world seems dim and lifeless, and Sleepyfoot keeps close to her Clan, seeking out their comfort and company. Primcrest (21) gently licks Amethystdapple’s fur clean, as she did for her in the nursery. It’s partly because of Amethystdapple’s love for her that she’s still alive today. In the days to come, Primcrest barely stirs from her nest. Mossyfleck (21) and Brightfern (21) do their best to comfort her, but it’s not enough. In their grief, Peakspots and Primcrest are bonding. Peakspots had thought that, because Dark-cursed cats are viewed more positively now, Primcrest’s life would be easier. It turns out, she still feels constrained by all the rules placed on her. She wishes she had more freedom to use her powers. Life in the Clan continues. Asterpaw (15) and Poolpaw (15) have both been made full Healers: Astertwist in honor of his insight and Poolbounce in honor of his zeal. They miss Featherspeck, but they see her watching their naming ceremony from the ranks of StarClan. Marshdapple’s kits have also been made apprentices. Frecklepaw (6) has been apprenticed to Gladepatch (55). The healer's den is quite full now! Tornpaw (6) has also been made an apprentice, giving Halfnoise (20) his first apprentice. During an herb-gathering patrol that turns into a skirmish with ChaffinchClan, Frecklepaw saves Mossyfleck from an enemy warrior. And all she got were bruises! Impressive. Also, Elmpaw (9) has come out as a trans tom! Go Elmpaw! And Mossyfleck is feeling a bit frustrated at Creekstar (33) for giving Halfnoise, who’s younger than him, an apprentice but not him. And Primcrest only got an apprentice because she’s dark-cursed. How is that fair?