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When Quail Feather stood at the shoreline, her paws digging into the warm white sands and her fur buffeted by the gentle breeze, she felt as if she were standing at the edge of the world.              The young she-cat had been visiting the beach for some time now, long before she was old enough to be out alone, standing at the edge of the deep blue waters with her breath caught in her throat and her eyes as wide as full moons. As the waves lapped at the shore, as the sharp smell of salt reached her nostrils, she always gazed towards the edge of the horizon, where the mists shrouded the other side of the lake in shimmering grey shadows. Her

    The next day started slowly, peacefully, and Riverfall found herself hoping that the peace would continue for another few days.    Echolight and she managed to sneak away after their morning patrol, quickly making their way through the trees to Bird. The shy, three-legged she-cat touched noses with Echolight and nodded to Riverfall.    Sitting in the hidden clearing, the three talked quietly, sharing casual stories before Riverfall finally asked if Bird was willing to meet the clan. Bird didn’t seem surprised by the suggestion, but that didn’t stop her paws from shaking.    “Echolight knows that I want to meet the cla