Beesting padded with Herbleaf, looking at the ground. "Herbleaf, before we go get my nine lives....can I look at Nightstar's grave? He was one of my best friends...." Beesting asked. Herbleaf nodded. They padded over to Nightstar's grave by the river. It was the very place he asked Bluewhisper to be his mate. At least that's what Bluewhisper said. "My friend....I hope you are proud of me. Even though I am older than you...I hope I will be able to be leader for a long time and honor you." Beesting nodded respectfully at the mound of dirt, then turned toward Herbleaf. "I'm ready." He said.

............................................................................................................Herbleaf and Beesting arrived at the Moon rock before dark. Beesting settled down and fell asleep. In his mind, he saw a

shimmering cat. The cat padded toward him, and Beesting recognized him. "Nightstar!" Beesting yowled in joy, bounding toward his friend. Nightstar smiled. "Oh, Nightstar. You don't deserve to be dead." Beesting said sadly. "I miss you." Nightstar flicked his tail. "Don't miss me. I was a living cat for a long time. You deserve to be leader. Now, I will give you your first life. I give you the life of loyalty. Be loyal to your clan." Nightstar faded away and another cat showed up. "Hello, my name is Wolffang. I give you the life of bravery. Be brave." Wolffang disappeared and another cat appeared. "I give you your third life. I am Dogface. I give you the life of smartness." And then, someone named Snakebite, Lilyheart, Russetfur, Poppyspring, Streamsong,and Tinypaw gave him