She was familiar with every rogue and loner in the area. Knew where to avoid because there were hostile cats, knew what cats could be trusted in times of trouble if she and Misty needed other cats to lean on. Sure, an odd loner would pass through the area from time to time, but usually catching their scents was a one time thing, and they were gone as soon as they appeared. These two toms however seemed to have decided to stick around.

Misty, the more confident of the two she-cats wanted to go check out the cats who had decided to disturb the delicate balance of tolerance between the cats already living here- some cats wouldn't be happy with more cats moving into the area. Lily implored her to stay out of it- what if they were hostile? There was no need to go looking for a fight, the passive she-cat argued. But against Lily's warnings, Misty set out to confront the strangers. And Lily, though doubtful, went with her- after all, how could she let her best friend face that kind of danger on her own?