you had returned from patrol after helping a now exiled MapleShade from the wild rivers. Two of her three kits had drowned, you had saved one, Patchkit. Which Patchkit sat between your paws as Darkstar was talking infront of the clan. Appledusk had told her what happened MapleShade: “Appledusk! Please, help me..” Darkstar: “Appledusk, how.. exactly do you know this Thunderclan cat.” Appledusk: “she.. was my mate.. but not anymore, I wouldn’t make that mistake again!” MapleShade: “w-what..” Darkstar closed her eyes for a second then turned to MapleShade Darkstar: "The loss of any kits is a loss to all of us. But you broke the warrior code, Appledusk. How can I ever trust you again?" Reedshine: "There is no cat more loyal to RiverClan than Appledusk. If I am willing to forgive him for his past mistakes, then so should you, Darkstar." Darkstar: "This is not the season for losing warriors, Appledusk, I believe that you are sorry for what you did, and that you have been punished enough by the death of your kits. I will allow you to remain in RiverClan, but know that I and the rest of your Clanmates will be watching you. You will have to earn back our trust.” Appledusk: "I will never forget your mercy Darkstar. Thank you. I promise my loyalty lies only with RiverClan, and my Clanmates." Darkstar: "Rainfall, help Splashfoot and Eeltail to bury these kits. The accident of their birth is not their fault. They may lie in peace in our territory now." Mapleshade: "What...what about me? May I stay with my kits?" Darkstar: "No, you may not. You will leave this territory at once and never set foot across the border again. Like Appledusk, I believe that the loss of your kits is punishment enough. Otherwise, rest assured my warriors would have clawed your fur off for what you have done."