Dreampaw jumped up and down excitedly, giving her brother a huge hug.
"Have fun at the Gathering," Littlepaw said, trying to be encouraging, though Dreampaw could hear the miserableness to his voice.
"I'm sorry," she mumbled. "I was hoping we would share our first Gathering together too,"
"Hey, Look," he looked up, a smile on his face. Dreampaw wasn't sure if it was real. "It's fine,"
IvyStar, who had been watching the whole ordeal padded over to them.
"Hey Littlepaw," she said gently.
The apprentice looked up and gave a quick respectful bow to his leader. So did his sister.
"Sorry I missed you off. You will be going the Gathering tonight," she declared.
Littlepaw gave. A little squeak of excitement.
"Oh thank you IvyStar!" he gushed.
She nodded then walked off.




