"Pecanlight..."

"What happened?"

"I nearly died there at the badger attack, but I felt so... different afterwards, Pecanlight. I could not explain it... but it certainly did not feel like I nearly died."

"You were alright. That was just your imagination."

"Wait... Pecanlight, what do you mean?"

"Your injuries were not severe enough to die yet, you fool."

"I thought- I thought I would join you in the stars, for the same reason. I almost felt... relieved."

"Relieved?"

"I... always wanted to be a hero since I was young... I wanted to be in one of those nursery tales about heroes... I wanted to do something to save our clan. I wanted to be good and make every cat proud, and the thing is... I still want to. But... all I have done is being... such a horrible cat. Such a horrible cat."

"... You tried your best, Citrinemoon... I think it is time for you to face the truth."

"Face the truth...?"

"... Yes."

"What if... I don't want to."

"..."

"I love you, Pecanlight."

"Love you as well."