He exploded out of the bushes, knocking the she-cat over. The other cat grunted under his weight, and he felt a twinge of satisfaction. Seeing his distraction, though, his target was able to throw him off with a blow to his exposed stomach. He fell against a dark, gnarled tree and sank down onto the ground. "Not such easy prey, eh, Nightseeker?" the she-cat teased. "You know you can't beat me." Nightseeker rose to his paws and winced. "Owww. At least I managed to surprise you. I did better than last time." "Yes," Stonestar rumbled. "Three kits have been born recently in IceClan."