The Elders' Quest/Chapter 17

==Chapter description==
:Leafstar fades in and out of consciousness as memories whirl past: her time in the gorge, Darktail's betrayal and Stormheart's death, and dogs chasing SkyClan away from their temporary camp during their journey. One memory is unfamiliar to Leafstar: a dark gap in-between two boulders. Hawkwing wakes Leafstar up before she can discover what is inside. He summons her to the camp clearing, and Leafstar is surprised to see the camp tidy and the fresh-kill pile full. Reedclaw once again discusses Leafstar's leadership, citing her age as the reason for her recent missteps, though Leafstar argues that it gives SkyClan wisdom. The Clan debates Leafstar's capabilities before Reedclaw calls for a vote. Only Hawkwing, Harrybrook, Rootspring, Tree, and Macgyver vote for Leafstar. Disappointed, Leafstar leaves to retire to her den until Hawkwing reminds her of the Gathering that night.
:At the Gathering, Reedclaw announces that SkyClan has voted to depose Leafstar as their leader in favor of Hawkwing. Tigerstar asks for examples of Leafstar's poor leadership, prompting Reedclaw to relay her reasons. Needleclaw and Hawkwing remind the other leaders that the warrior code has changed so warriors can change leaders, provided the other four leaders agree. While the other four leaders deliberate quietly, Leafstar feels ashamed of SkyClan's problems being projected to the other Clans. She wonders what is best for her and SkyClan, finally deciding to step down voluntarily. The Clans cheer her name while Hawkwing vows to do his best to uphold her legacy. Icestar declares the Gathering at an end, leaving Leafstar's fate in StarClan's paws.
==Characters==
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==Important events==
*SkyClan votes to depose Leafstar, and Leafstar steps down at the Gathering.
==Trivia==
*This is the final chapter with Leafstar's point-of-view in the book, with the rest of the chapters devoted to Tawnypelt and Moonpaw.
==Notes and references==
Category:The Elders' Quest
Category:Changing Skies arc
Category:Chapter subpages