Sunbeam smiled as he saw Chrystal dashing to him, sending up snow all around the cat's tents. "Good morning, Chrystal," he bowed, legs spread out. "Morning. Is the snow keeping you cold? Taramoon sent me to look for you," Chrystal bowed too. Sunbeam nodded slowly. "I am aware of the snow situation. I am just as worried as you are, Chrys," he placed his paw on Chrystal's back. "But we must stay strong. The kits are still too young to protect themselves." Chrystal immediately agreed. They padded over to Tolum, Rosebell's kit. He was playing with Frozen, his sister.
Sunbeam sighed. "I had always wished I could have mice to safe up for this troublesome occasion. It was only when mother left and I had to keep you from going too," he whispered, his voice trembling. Chrystal lowered her head. "I had not mean to, my dear cousin. Never in my whole life did I want to harm you. I have always wanted to stay the same. Never did I know mother was so eager to leave us alone," her voice was soft as she spoke. "I only wanted a wish. Freedom," she whispered as she padded over to the shiny lake. Sunbeam sighed and nodded. They had always wanted to live alone.