The Blazing Star (book)/Chapter 17

==Chapter description==
:Thunder is hunting rabbits with Owl Eyes and Lightning Tail, and he explains to them what to do to catch one. He tells Lightning Tail to go, and he chases it toward Thunder, and it dodges him and heads toward Owl Eyes. Owl Eyes stops it and Thunder kills it, but their excitement fades as they realize the rabbit is sick, and they hide it away before heading back toward camp. As they collect their prey, Thunder mentions Gray Wing, upsetting Owl Eyes, and Thunder reflects on Gray Wing's importance to them. As they approach camp, Star Flower reveals herself, teasing Thunder. Lightning Tail tries to dismiss her and leave, but Thunder accepts Star Flower's offer to train him. Lightning Tail is agitated by this, expressing distrust in her, but Thunder asserts his authority and orders him and Owl Eyes back to camp.
:Star Flower playfully leads Thunder to a beautiful spot with flowers. Thunder asks her about the Blazing Star, and she tells him that it is a healing herb. He tells her about his past, including his birth and Clear Sky's rejection. Star Flower offers sympathy, but Thunder defends his father, before asking her about herself. She explains that she went to the four trees to learn about the new groups, and Thunder starts to compliment her, but trails off nervously. As they get close, he wonders if she is prepared to join his own group, but before he can ask, she decides it is time to go home. She will not tell him where she lives, though he tries to pursue her as she leaves, losing her. When he gets back home, he finds that Gray Wing has returned and greets him happily, until Clear Sky informs him that One Eye has taken over his camp. Gray Wing leads Thunder to Jagged Peak and Holly's den, where Thunder finds that Holly has caught the sickness.
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==Important events==
*One Eye has taken over Clear Sky's group.
==Notes and references==
Category:Dawn of the Clans arc
Category:Chapter subpages
Category:The Blazing Star (book)