Finch followed Smalltail's patrol into the Leafclan forest. The she-cat soon noticed glittery fog rising around her, and as she looked around, she noticed many star-pelted cats. "Woah.. wha's happenin?" Finch looked around at the cats, eventually catching the attention of a beautiful icy blue she-cat. "Good day, loner." The blue cat came over to say hello. "My name is Icestar. I was the leader of Leafclan many moons ago, until I died in my last life." She bowed her head lightly, her gaze fixed on the white and gray loner. "You've seen the ways of the warrior code and accepted Starclan. You've left your kits in the care of Leafclan's Smalltail, as you saw from the sign we sent you." "Yeh, I... I figured I'd be gone soon, with the starry mist followin' me 'n' Smalltail around in that dream 'n' all." Finch said melancholically, drooping her head slightly before looking at Icestar once she resumed speaking. "Is it your desire to be alone? To wander these lands by yourself? Or do you want to be a part of Starclan?" Icestar inquired, her voice cold and unfeeling. "I'd love to join Starclan, but I doubt I'm enough of a warrior. Smalltail showed me some moves to defend myself and to hunt, but... I'm still no clan cat." Finch smiled sadly, but Icestar shook her head. "Your loyalty to your clan friend is enough. After all, you've entrusted her with your family. I'm sure you'd brought them to her regardless of the sign." Icestar wrapped her long tail around her paws and stared unblinkingly at Finch. "Now. Please answer my question. Will you become a member of Starclan?" Finch didn't hesitate long before agreeing to join Starclan. "If it means I can see my kits grow, I will." She smiled. Icestar nodded, the cats around Finch greeting her by shouting her name. "Finch! Finch! Finch!" Finch looked at them all, smiling. "Thank y'all."
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