Boulderstar was in her usual morning cleaning routine, softly stroking her tongue over her fur as a meowing appeared from outside her den. 

"Boulderstar?" It was Amberleaf. She would recognize his meow everywhere. "I was just patrolling the new borders." 

The clan leader smiled to herself. Amberleaf appeared to be just the right cat to follow into he paw prints. She was lucky to have him in her clan. 

Boulderstar got up from her lying position on her stomach and stretched her muscles. She didn't wanna leave her caring deputy waiting outside for too long. She considered it impolite. The female cat stepped outside and gave the beautiful orange-red tom a satisfied smile.

"You have been up early once again, Amberleaf. The sun has just come out to shine above us and yet you have something new to discuss. I am glad to have you on my side." Boulderstar nodded her head to show the fellow cat he should follow her as she made her way towards the food.