Over in DayClan camp, Deerflower found herself in a nest, unfamiliar and yet comforting. The days following the flooding had been tough. She'd fallen ill, feverish and had nearly died from that. But StarClan was with her--probably her parents doing-- and she'd managed to pull through. Weak, depressed, but surviving, Deerflower was glad that at least one of her kits and survived with her. Grooming the little bundle she forced herself to hold back the tears. She'd cry when she was alone, only then would she allow herself to grieve for her lost family. For now, she had to be strong for Mudkit as was a mothers duty.

Toadstream followed Loststar deeper into Dayclan territory. They were pretty far in when a rustling in the bushes made the tortoiseshell tom stop in his tracks.

Within a few moments, a ginger and white she-cat emerged out if the undergrowth. Her bold green eyes were hostile but her posture was surprisingly calm. It was as if she were challenging the other cats with only her eyes. "I hope you have a good reason for being here. As far as I know, the flood hadn't reached the Mountain Clans."

Despite his weariness, he met the other she-cat calmly and with determination. He needed to find his family. "No, your right. But, um, I'm from Earthclan and I'm looking for my family. Berryfrost, Stonefang, Deerflower, and Quailchaser." He named off his family in hopes any of them sounded familiar.

The Dayclan Immortal Council member thought for a moment. "Deerflower. She just recently came in with a kit. But the rest of them didnt come here."

Toadstream's eyes brightened, no longer looking as exhausted. "Can you take me to her?"

The Dayclan warrior hesitated. "We are pretty busy. Earthclan wasn't the only clan hit by the flood. We have many cats taking refuge and getting that many cats settled in at once is overwhelming as it is." She wasn't going to allow it but the desperation in Toadstream's eyes made her reconsider. "But I suppose you could come see her. Just this once. Dont think that because you have a sister in Dayclan means you can cross the border at any time you wish. That's not how this works." She mewed with a threatening look before turning and leading them further into the territory toward the camp. "My names Windchaser, by the way."

"My name is Toadstream, and I'm sure you know Loststar." The tom introduced.

"Of course." It wasn't long before they reached the camp. Two tall stone columns bordered the entrance to the camp. Waterfalls thundered at the back of the clearing and stone ruines lined the edges. Cats hustled to and fro with nesting materials and fresh prey in their jaws. Scents filled the air with a mixture of multiple clans. Some cats limped in and out of the medicine den, covered in poultices and wraps. "Deerflower will be in that den over there" she flicked her tail toward a den that smelled heavily of milk and one would instantly know that it was the nursery.

Toadstream padded over to the milk scented den and called into it. "Deerflower?"

Toadstream shared a confused glance with Loststar. "Deerflower. It's me, Toadstream. I'm really here!" He rested a paw on her shoulder. "I'm so glad your alive!" Tears filled his eyes.

Toadstream pressed himself against his sister, purring. "I'm so happy to see you!" Then he noticed how frail and malnourished she was and concern clouded his eyes, "Have they been feeding you?"

Blueberry blues gazed lovingly down at her little one. "It's your uncle. Do you remember him?" She truly hoped that he did. Toadstream had been there since day one, acted as the kits' father in some ways. He'd been her support, along with the rest of their family, but him more than anything. Their parents had been dealing with their newest litter--! Realization set in. Their younger siblings! What'd happened to them! Deerflower's eyes shot to her brother's, "what about mom and dad? Our siblings? Have you seen any of them!"

"No..I haven't seen anyone yet besides you. I didn't think any of us were still alive...." It was sad to think that Deerflower had believed her whole family dead. That her and Mudkit were the sole survivors of such a horrible event. Sure, she knew others from her clan and the other two clans had survived, but she cared more about her family. She wanted them alive! She'd things to be like they were. Tears sprang into her eyes at the mere thought of being all alone, of the three of them being all that was left of their family. They couldn't be the only ones still alive. What about their younger siblings?

(Spiderheart)
"I suppose your right." It wasn't something she wanted to think about or even compliment, but she had to face the fact that her parents had passed before she was ready for them too. Though, was any child ready for their loved ones to go? Deerflower couldn't think of even one individual who would be. Drying her tears, the young mother turned to Loststar, "thank you form bringing him here."

Toadstream purred at Loststar, feeling his heart warm. He brushed her shoulder with his tail before looking down at Mudkit. His purr and smile faded when the kit asked him if he was staying. "I'm not sure, squirt. I've got some thinking to do but I will make a trip here to tell you what I've decided. Deal?"

Toadstream gave a curt nod before replying. "I remember waking up in the forest and seeing destruction. I decided to try and find higher ground and I figured the mountains would be the best. I was very exhausted and practically dead on my paws. I soon found myself lost in Fallclan territory, collapsing with exhaustion. That's when Loststar found me." He looked at the Fallclan leader and smiled fondly before meeting his sister's gaze again. "She took me to her camp where I was properly treated until I was well enough to leave. But then..." he took a breath. "She told me that I was welcomed to stay but...I didnt know if our family was still alive and waiting to reunite so I had to find you all but you are the only one of our family I have found so far."