"Don't hurt me please.." It cowered in the shadows of the trees and seemed to be looking back and forth between him and the way to the border.

"Oh, don't worry! I won't do anything to you. Are you lost?" The kit fidgeted around a bit and cautiously poked its head out from the gloom, and Half saw it had warm walnut-colored fur with little off-white spots.

"Maybe... where am I?"

"This is Nightclan territory, little guy! You look like you're from Dayclan. Do you need help to find your way home?"

"I'm not little! I'm a big, strong cat! I don't need help!" It jumped out of the trees, and now Half could see that it wasn't actually much younger than him. He was a new apprentice, and it seemed like it'd get a mentor soon. The kit may have been little, but it sure seemed to have a big spirit! 

"Well then, maybe you can help me keep an eye out for adders. I heard there were some seen close to the border, and if you're so strong, you might be able to help!"