The Place of No Stars (book)/Chapter 7

==Chapter description==
:Bristlefrost and her patrol return to ThunderClan camp, with the warrior noting that sunhigh approaches. She recalls that RiverClan's medicine cat had died, and ThunderClan seemed like it had no chance of getting Squirrelflight or Bramblestar back. Lionblaze tells Bristlefrost to tell her Clanmates about the tragedy that had happened at the Moonpool. The gray she-cat retells how Willowshine had died the moment she entered the Dark Forest. The whole ordeal causes the Clan to question if it had actually occured the way Bristlefrost retold it. The gray ThunderClan warrior realizes that she wouldn't have believed it if she hadn't been there.
:Lionblaze steps forward, prying Bristlefrost to reveal that it had been Shadowsight's idea for some one to enter the Dark Forest. The acting deputy demands for the ShadowClan medicine cat to be punished, but some ThunderClan cats oppose this. Lionblaze recalls what harm Shadowsight had caused, and states that he should've killed Shadowsight when he had the chance. He quickly acknowledges the disgrace of his statement, but declares that Shadowsight and the impostor would be better dead than alive.
:A pause follows. Then, Spotfur challenges that Lionblaze is not ThunderClan's true leader, and the outburst that had just taken place proves that. Lionblaze stares at his daughter, genuinely surprised, so Spotfur responds that Squirrelflight had not been chosen leader by StarClan, and she had been the one to appoint Lionblaze deputy, meaning others have a claim on the deputy position. Commotion follows, with many cats yelling out suggestings on better deputies. Lionblaze frustratingly states that he is offended, asking what other cat should be deputy. No cat listens to Lionblaze, and the outbreak continues. Until an authoritative voice asks what is happening.
:Bristlefrost calls out that Graystripe is back. Graystripe demands what ThunderClan had become while he was away, viewing it as bickering kits wanting power. He denounces their status as warriors, asking where Squirrelflight is. Graystripe orders Bristlefrost to tell him, after no cat replies to his scolding. The she-cat calmly explains what had happened to Squirrelflight, with Graystripe nodding in between, remaining emotionless. The gray tom announces that hunting patrols must be sent out. Lionblaze tries to defend the chaotic situation of camp, stating that things had been difficult, but Graystripe retorts that warriors should be able to cope with difficult situations. He sends Alderheart to RiverClan to help them since they don't have a medicine cat.
:After watching Graystripe reorganize the Clan, Bristlefrost blurts out that he should be the leader. Jayfeather supports this, stating that Graystripe had StarClan's blessing as he had been deputy under Firestar. Lionblaze accepts this, so the new leader tells the Clan that he is happy to serve as their temporary leader for the time being. Graystripe addresses the Clan, stating that their next step will be to give SkyClan and Rootspring a visit concering Squirrelflight's and Willowshine's disappearance and death. Graystripe tells Jayfeather, Lionblaze, and Bristlefrost to accompany him, giving Sparkpelt the job of guarding the Clan. After, Graystripe invites Bristlefrost up to Bramblestar's den to discuss things about Ashfur.
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==Important events==
*Graystripe comes back from his wander.
**Lionblaze is demoted to acting deputy, while ThunderClan promotes Graystripe to acting leader.
==Notes and references==
Category:Chapter subpages
Category:The Broken Code arc
Category:The Place of No Stars (book)