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A shadowy figure stalked through the forest, the canopy of the trees blocking out the most of the bright sunlight that was shining. Her paw-steps were quick and determined, her electric yellow eyes sparking with some sort of emotion. Other paw steps could be heard behind her, which belonged to the rest of the patrol she was leading.

The border patrol had went well. Nothing was out of place. All that was really needed to be done was to re-mark the borders, which they did of course. And, they had done something extra. HopeClan has been looking and acting very weak lately. At the past Gathering, those skinny little kits could barely keep awake, it seemed. And their borders had scents as stale as half a moon in places. Something was obviously happening within their wind-swept borders, and the shadowy leader would not pass this opportunity up.

Pantherstar and the rest of SoulClan was ready for new territory. The Clan was growing and healthy, and they needed (and deserved, of course) the extra space and prey more than the weak-willed cats from HopeClan. She held her head high and proud as she walked with these thoughts in mind, her legs finally carrying herself to her camp.

She trotted towards the large black stone that was the Soulstone, and jumped gracefully atop its peak. Her pure black pelt blended into the rock as if she was part of it. The only thing that stood out were her bright yellow eyes, and at the moment they were wide with passion and pride for her Clan. Kits were playing outside the nursery, apprentices were practicing their hunting crouches, warriors were sharing tongues near the fresh-kill pile, elders were dozing in the sun, and the medicine cat was sorting through herbs. SoulClan was strong. And soon, all three other Clans would know it.

"Let all cats old enough to catch their own prey gather underneath the Soulstone for a Clan meeting!" she yowled, her voice echoing across camp.

Immediately all SoulClan cats looked up, gazes young and old, and padded underneath the ancient stone to loyally listen to their leader.

"I have news for you, my fellow Clanmates..." Pantherstar said, her voice filled with a proud determination. "As all of you who went to Gathering may have noticed, HopeClan, is weak. Their pelts hang off their skeletons, and their voices quiver with sickness."

SoulClan cats all around rippled with both excitement and curiosity, nodding in agreement with Pantherstar.

"And now is our time, SoulClan. We are thriving and strong, which means only one thing..." Pantherstar continued, looking upon her Clan with pride. "We take what is rightfully ours. In a moon's time we shall move the border with HopeClan twenty-five tail-lengths. We need the extra prey and the extra space for this noble Clan. If anyone has any complaints or concerns, come to my den at moonhigh."

But all of SoulClan yowled in agreement, their tails lashing and their eyes bright. Pantherstar nodded in satisfaction, then jumped back down to the floor among her Clanmates. Comments of "Long live Soul Clan!" and "Pantherstar, Pantherstar!" rang out throughout the clearing.

Pantherstar padded to her apprentice Rowanpaw, who was glowing with excitement and pride for his Clan.

"Are we really going to expand our territory?" he asked excitedly, his paws bouncing.

"Weren't you listening?" Pantherstar growled, looking at the ground. She then looked back up with a satisfied smile, then continued more softly, "Yes. Which means your training shall intensify until you're in top condition to fight. Come. We start our increased training schedule now."

Her loyal apprentice nodded quickly and fell in step beside her, the two trotting out into the reaches of SoulClan territory. And all the while, Pantherstar's aura was glowing.

SoulClan's name shall ring out in both fear and awe for generations to come...all shall know of our glory...