Chapter 20

When Wave finally woke up he jumped when he saw Thin waiting just outside his hole.

"Uh hi?" he said.

"Hi. I made up my mind," Thin told him.

Wave pricked his ears. "And...?"

"I think..." she paused for affect (NOTE: Or effect whichever it is.). "Yes!"

Wave lit up. "Really?"

"Yes, really," Thin purred.

"Yes!" Wave exclaimed. He licked Thin's ear affectionately. "Thank you, Thin!"

Thin laughed and held out a yellow flower crown.

"Oh no," Wave said.

"Relax, it's marigold."

"Oh. Phew." He let out a sigh of relief.

Thin carefilly placed it on top of his head. The crown matched beautifully with his stripes.

"Anyways, get ready for the mid-forest meeting!" Thin called to Wave, walking away. "You're coming along!"

***

Thicket Group arrived last to the meeting. The other groups were sitting in the mid-forest, patiently waiting for them. Thin and White jumped onto their branches.

"Ok, now that Thicket Group is here we can start," Wind said. "Firstly, did both of you also get a dream about a leader ceremony?" he whispered.

Fade and Thin nodded.

"Ok, we shall all be called Wind-moon, Fade-moon, and Thin-moon from now on."

He announced a few other things like fighters in training as the snow began to fall.

Fade-moon announced that Thin had kindly allowed Stream Group hunting rights on their territory and they were thankful for that.

Thin dipped her head and said, "I would like to announce that I have a mate now, Wave-stripe."

The crowd of cats cheered for Wave.

Seeing Wave, Thin knew she made the right choice.

No, she wasn't Thin, but Thin-moon.

The leader of Thicket Group.

Leading was how she was special.

Thin regained her confidence as she stood a bit taller on the branch.

Thin's special ability was leading.

And she was proud to say that.