Moon trudged through the woods towards Wc while Ribbon left her to head back to what remained of his clan.
They had searched all of that black night, it seemed that even the stars were afraid to shine for fear of what they would shine upon. Their deputy Whitebeard had stood up to take control of remained of the clan. He had halted the search at dawn on account of Redhill clan and their allies had meeting up and heading back for their camp.
"We cannot stay, our numbers have been wiped out, our leader your mate, you know we can do nothing now!" He said sternly.
Moon opened her beak and almost yelled back, but she knew. "I-I am sorry, Whitebeard, I am not thinking clearly"
"Non of us are, you know if there was any other way but dooming my clan--"
"I know" she said shaking her head.
"I will send Ribbon back with you"
"Thank you"
She had started back, Ribbon trailing behind her when another ragged warrior appeared running after them
She clutched a singed piece of twine from which a small blue stone hung on the end, like a frozen tear.
"This w--"
Moon could not speak, she whispered, "I know"