Shadow (book)/Chapter 3

==Chapter description==
:ShadowClan travels to the emergency Gathering that Tigerstar had called for, with Nightheart reflecting on Tigerstar's takeover of RiverClan anxiously. He listens in on Tigerstar's conversation with Cloverfoot as they discuss RiverClan's situation and Frostpaw's inability to contact StarClan. The Clans gather on the island, and Lilyheart and Bayshine question him for being with ShadowClan, but he dismisses them. As Tigerstar begins the Gathering, Leafstar interrupts, furious with him for taking over RiverClan and comparing him to the first Tigerstar. Tigerstar defends himself, revealing that Owlnose refused to lead RiverClan and stressing that he intends only to help. Bramblestar begins to speak against Tigerstar, but trails off, and Squirrelflight supports Leafstar.
:Harestar states that he understands Tigerstar, but warns that that may change if progress is not made. Leafstar demands to hear from RiverClan, and Icewing says that RiverClan has been doing better under ShadowClan's guidance, causing an outburst of protests. Squirrelflight compares Tigerstar to Darktail and the first Tigerstar, stating that good intentions are not enough. Icewing admits to RiverClan's dishonesty and explains that Frostpaw cannot contact StarClan, earning Nightheart's sympathy as he remembers ThunderClan's struggles over leadership. Squirrelflight suggests that Alderheart go to RiverClan, but Tigerstar insists that his medicine cats can help. Leafstar, lacking adequate support, concedes, suggesting that they rethink if no progress is made within a moon. Bramblestar agrees, warning Tigerstar to release his control when it is time.
:Tigerstar announces Nightheart's decision to join ShadowClan for Sunbeam, and Berryheart speaks up, saying that it is too easy for cats with malicious intent to move Clans. Other cats agree, and Finchlight proposes the idea that cats switching Clans should have to pass three trials, which the leaders agree with. When the Gathering ends, Nightheart confronts Finchlight, who says that his absence has meant that warriors need to work harder, frustrating him. He asks why Sparkpelt will not speak to him if she misses him, and Finchlight has no answer. He leaves his sister, determined to pass his tasks.
==Characters==
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===Minor===
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==Important events==
*The Clans find out that Tigerstar has taken over RiverClan.
*The Clans decide that cats who wish to switch Clans must complete three trials for their new Clan.
==Notes and references==
Category:Shadow (book)
Category:A Starless Clan arc
Category:Chapter subpages