The Elders' Quest/Chapter 14

==Chapter description==
:Several days after Reedclaw's attempt to depose Leafstar, Tree asks to speak with her, as Hawkwing had hoped the mediator could resolve the tension between the two she-cats. Reedclaw refused to speak to Leafstar, however, but Tree hopes to find a solution with Leafstar. The conversation turns to Hawkwing, and Leafstar begins to speculate if her deputy plans to undermine her. Their discussion breaks off when Gravelnose and Harrybrook bicker over a stale piece of squirrel. Harrybrook complains that he hasn't eaten in days, though Gravelnose insists he was going to give the squirrel to his mate Wrenflight, who is expecting their kits. The medicine cats confirm this, and Leafstar declares that the prey belongs to Wrenflight. When Leafstar points out that there are two uneaten fish on the fresh-kill pile, several cats complain about its taste. 
:While Hawkwing divides the remaining prey between their grumbling Clanmates, Leafstar apologizes to Starlingpaw for her sharp words at the badger fight. The apprentice bluntly thanks her and leaves without being dismissed. Leafstar approaches Hawkwing about attacking the badgers again, but the Clan deputy insists on taking care of it himself. His plan proves successful as Hawkwing later leads the victorious patrol back to camp. Despite being pleased at Hawkwing's victory, Leafstar's suspicions grow about her deputy trying to undermine her. 
:Deciding to provide for her Clan, Leafstar hunts alone. While chasing a rabbit, Leafstar slips on an icy stone and falls into a ravine, hitting her head. She wakes up in the the gorge with Echosong watching over her. Leafstar asks if they were right to leave the gorge and begins to doubt her leadership. Echosong encourages her not to doubt herself, warning of trouble coming. She wakes up to Harrybrook and Rootspring carrying her back to camp, revealing she has been missing for three days. While her Clanmates are relieved, Leafstar can sense their anger. In the medicine den, Frecklewish and Fidgetflake treat her wounds, but Leafstar fears for the future of her Clan.
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==Important events==
*Wrenflight is expecting Gravelnose's kits.
==Notes and references==
Category:The Elders' Quest
Category:Changing Skies arc
Category:Chapter subpages