The Dark Forest Expedition

Participants
Windecho, Cinderfur, Ravenwillow, Quailwing, Slatesong, Shadepool, Heatherfrost

About
Slatesong hasn't been seen in StarClan for a number of days, but her scent has been picked up near the border. As a result, Windecho organized a search party. Bringing with him Ravenwillow, Cinderfur, and Quailwing, he crossed the border into the Dark Forest.

Meanwhile, Slatesong is conferring with her loyal warriors, Shadepool and Heatherfrost. While they talk, she senses that StarClan have entered the Forest. She sends her warriors to distract them while she watches from the trees. Shadepool attempts to talk things out with the patrol, taunting them throughout the interaction.

A confrontation ensues upon Heatherfrost threatening to fight. Ravenwillow pins Shadepool to the ground, demanding that the two return their lost leader. Heatherfrost attempts to attack Quailwing, seeing him as the weakest of the group, but was intercepted by Windecho, knocking her to the ground. She accuses Quailwing of cowardice, then attacks Ravenwillow, successfully freeing Shadepool. Shadepool, noting Cinderfur's protectiveness of his brother, attacks the younger tom, taunting him.

All attacks come to a halt when Slatesong, who looks oddly youthful, arrives at the scene. Quailwing quickly hurries to help Cinderfur, but freezes when he sees Slatesong. Both Shadepool and Heatherfrost back away, stopping their ambush. Windecho questions why Slatesong ever came here, admonishing her for her recklessness. Slatesong doesn't answer, increasing Ravenwillow's suspicion. The two exchange a look, before Slatesong pushes past the patrol, returning to StarClan.

Windecho firmly believes Slatesong had a good reason, and successfully quells suspicion for the time being.

Quotes
"'Poor lost little stars. Lost your way home?' - Shadepool""'Don't give me away, dearies!~' - Slatesong"

Trivia

 * This is the first appearance of Shadepool and Heatherfrost.
 * Ravenwillow maintains her suspicion for quite some time, but it dissipates after moons of nothing happening.