Sunset/Chapter 11

==Chapter description==
:Brambleclaw follows along with the ThunderClan patrol to the island for a Gathering. He notes that ThunderClan are the last to arrive as he spots the other Clan leaders perched on the Great Oak. As the tabby mingles amongst the other Clans, he hopes to see Stormfur and Brook, but instead runs into Mistyfoot. The pair chat as the RiverClan deputy reveals the two Tribe cats intentions to leave for the mountains. Brambleclaw is shocked by the news, asking if the blue-gray she-cat knows when they intend to leave. Mistyfoot tells him she isn't sure but puts it out there that pair would naturally want to return home. She dips her head and parts way with the tabby tom as he is then joined by his sister, Tawnypelt.
:The two siblings catch up, and Tawnypelt reveals that Littlecloud did not learn of the badger attack from Leafpool, but that Russetfur and Cedarheart overheard Hawkfrost talking about it while on a border patrol. Brambleclaw is surprised by the revelation and at first wonders how his half-brother knew, but recalls mentioning while training in the dark forest with Tigerstar. He also realizes that he should apologize to Leafpool for blaming her for spilling ThunderClan secrets. Tawnypelt interjects his thoughts, noting that Hawkfrost had said he was worried for the health of the ThunderClan warriors due to how dangerous badgers could be. The ThunderClan tom becomes distracted by his thoughts as he wonders if Hawkfrost is truly concerned or if he had ulterior motives for telling ShadowClan about the weakness. Brambleclaw spots his brother with other RiverClan warriors, and tries to part ways with his sister to sit with the tom, but Firestar calls for the Gathering to start.
:Leopardstar begins the Gathering, stating that a greencough outbreak had happened in their camp. As a result, they had lost an elder, Heavystep, but that no other cats had been infected. Brambleclaw notices Leafpool beside Squirrelflight looking very stricken and upset by the news. Leopardstar continues her report, noting that Mothwing has taken on Willowpaw as her apprentice. Cries of the young cat's name carry throughout but Hawkfrost interrupts them to allow Mothwing to speak. The golden medicine cat announces that she had a dream where a stream carries two stones down the flow until they are gone. After much prompting from her leader, the medicine cat goes to explain but is interrupted by Hawkfrost as he states that its clear two things don't belong in RiverClan. The Gathering breaks out in hushed whispers as one warrior questions if the dream means Stormfur and Brook. Both Brambleclaw and Tawnypelt are shocked by the accusation, as the tortoiseshell goes to threaten anyone that would harm the two cats, Hawkfrost tells her to stay out of RiverClan business.
:Mothwing begs him to stop, mentioning that she herself isn't quite clear on the dream's true meaning. Hawkfrost simply glares at his sister while Leopardstar settles them and asks Mothwing to instead speak to her first about any visions next time. With a bow of acknowledgement from the medicine cat, Onestar steps forward to report WindClan's news, simply noting that things were peaceful and prey is running well. The tabby motions for Firestar to speak next and Brambleclaw feels anxious, wondering if the fiery tom would mention ShadowClan's attempt for their territory. Firestar begins by thanking WindClan for their help with the badgers, and announcing Sootfur and Cinderpelt's deaths, as well as Leafpool's succession of her mentor. The leader then mentions the altercation at the border with ShadowClan. Beside Brambleclaw, Tawnypelt mutters that she had told Russetfur she was stupid to think of invading ThunderClan. In the Great Oak, Blackstar rises and mentions Twoleg activity by the lake has made hunting difficult for his Clan. Squirrelflight questions why that is reason to steal territory, and the leader answers that when they had settled borders they didn't know the effects Twolegs would have on territory. Leopardstar agrees with Blackstar's points as the tom proposes both ThunderClan and WindClan should give up some of their territory for the others.
:Onestar is against the notion as Firestar calls for silence, but it takes the gathered cats some time to settle. The ThunderClan leader states that they can't agree to that as the boundaries already stand and that each Clan has territory that is best suited to their needs. Hawkfrost interjects, saying that cats can learn. The tom's comment earns him a remark from Crowfeather, who is promptly shut down by one of his Clanmates, Webfoot. Brambleclaw listens as Hawkfrost continues to argue while beside him, Tawnypelt mentions that the RiverClan tom may have put the thought into Blackstar's head to begin with. He stares in shock at his sister, hoping it isn't true about Hawkfrost. He attempts to defend the tom, but Tawnypelt rebukes his attempt. Returning his attention back to the argument, he catches Hawkfrost's continuing point against Firestar saying that if two of the four Clans are to starve, that would go against his thinking. Firestar hits back, commenting that the tabby doesn't look starved but Hawkfrost remains insistent that RiverClan needs more territory. Mistyfoot snaps at him in turn, as Tornear gets to his paws to fight. With that, the Gathering turns into a fight as few cats try to stop the fight. Brambleclaw yowls about the truce, but his cries get drowned out by the yowls of fighting cats. Above them all though, Firestar's voice raises above and argues that they are going against StarClan's will.
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==Notes and references==
fr:Coucher de soleil/Chapitre 11
Category:The New Prophecy arc
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