River (book)/Chapter 21

==Chapter description==
:Fringewhisker competes in a trial to become a ShadowClan warrior. Spireclaw is enthusiastic, hoping the she-cat will prevail so she will become his mate. Multiple cats join the clearing to watch the spectacle as Fringewhisker pushes the tree to the slope. Tigerstar announces Fringewhisker completion, and the Clan erupts into cheer.
:Sunbeam notices a small group unhappy with the outcome, including Berryheart. The black-and-white she-cat believes Tigerstar was inclined to let Fringewhisker join as it would mean more protection for his young kits, but she muses that their leader wouldn't be happy losing one of his own warriors. She reminds everyone that the warrior code exists for a reason and that the Clans might need a reminder. Sunbeam grows anxious of her mother, and she walks away from their conversation. She remembers how she hurt Lightleap's trust by telling the truth, and fears that might happen with her mother as well. Sunbeam worries she might be wrong about her mother, but looks around for Tigerstar. 
:Tigerstar asks her what is on her mind, but she doesn't answer. She asks if she could join the next hunting patrol instead. Tigerstar is confused and tells the she-cat to ask his deputy, Cloverfoot. The leader asks Sunbeam how she is doing, but she quickly shuts him down and heads the other way. Berryheart confronts her daughter about the conversation she had with Tigerstar. Sunbeam admits she only wants the Clans to get along. Berryheart agrees but asks her daughter to listen to her opinions. Sunbeam grows uneasy listening to her mother's request. Berryheart offers her to join the discussion next time.
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==Notes and references==
Category:River (book)
Category:A Starless Clan arc
Category:Chapter subpages