[Fireheart]mewed,"It's not my place to judge you." Greystripe looked up as Fireheart went on." Greystripe, whatever you decide to do, I will always be your friend.

Once a friend, always a friend. Why should borders stop that?

No cat ever had such a friend as you. I'd give my life for you; you know that.

Toklo raked his companions with a hard glance. “Don’t risk your own safety.”“I bet you’ll risk yours,” Lusa said, aware once again of how deeply she trusted this bear.“That’s what I’m here for,” Toklo retorted.

I know things will be different now, but I'll never stop needing you - both of you. No cat ever had such good friends."Graystripe butted him in the shoulder. "We know that, you stupid furball," he mewed.Sanstorm's green eyes shone as she gazed into Fireheart's. "We'll always need you too, Fireheart," she murmured. "And you better not forget that.

Thank you," Fireheart mewed after a few moments.Graystripe shrugged and padded over to him. "There was no choice," he whispered. "I couldn't hurt you, could I?

Graystripe, whatever you decide to do, I will always be your friend.

I learned a lot. Friendship and kinship matter more than adventure. Boundaries only exist in our minds. A heart can travel to the horizon without moving a paw step. And I made the best friend any cat ever had.