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unknown territory,” he told Leafstar. “It’s too dangerous. Let me send a warrior patrol—” “No.” Leafstar cut him off. “The Clan mustn’t know that we’re even thinking about this until I know it’s a real possibility.” Hope flashed in Squirrelf light’s heart. “So you’ll come with me to look at the territory?” She searched Leafstar’s gaze, relieved when she saw curiosity there. “I don’t like that you’re deceiving Bramblestar,” Leafstar meowed. “But that’s your issue, not mine.” Squirrelf light ignored the worry sparking at the edge of her thoughts. She was too excited to hear Leafstar go on. “I’ll come with you and see this land for myself and, if it’s not suitable, SkyClan will not move and we’ll never speak of it again.” “I understand.” Squirrelf light whisked her tail. “And I agree. SkyClan should only live where you can thrive.” Leafstar nodded to Hawkwing. “Tell the Clan that I’m escorting Squirrelf light to the border. I’ll return as soon as I can.” “You may not be back for a while,” Squirrelf light warned her. “It’s a long way, and we’ll need to investigate the territory thoroughly before you come to a decision.” “If I’m not back tonight,” Leafstar told Hawkwing, “cover for me.” “What do I tell them?” Hawkwing mewed, his pelt bristling anxiously. Leafstar narrowed her eyes, clearly thinking. After a moment she spoke. “Tell them I’m visiting each of the Clan
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