Firestar's Quest/Chapter 30

==Chapter description==
:Firestar faces the mysterious she-cat and asks her if she dreams about a gray-and-white cat. She agrees and asks the tom if he knows who they are. Firestar tells Echo that the cats are SkyClan spirits, and he explains the history of SkyClan to her. Oscar interrupts the two cats numerous times before Firestar invites the she-cat to join them. Without hesitation, Echo agrees to join the new SkyClan camp. Sparrowpaw asks Echo if she is okay leaving her Twolegs. The silver tabby she-cat admits she feels distant from them, but Oscar tries to convince her to stay. Echo dismisses the arrogant kittypet and leaves with Firestar and Sparrowpaw. 
:Echo asks the two cats what Clan life is like, and Sparrowpaw mentions the apprentice route in becoming a warrior. Firestar stops the young tom and tells him she might become a medicine cat instead. Echo curiously asks how she will be able to fulfill the role of a medicine cat. Firestar tells her that Sandstorm will help with the herbs while he will teach her about StarClan. Echo is content with Firestar's answer and heads to the gorge. 
:Sharpclaw reports to the ThunderClan leader that there are no signs of rats. Firestar introduces Echo to the ginger tom, but Sharpclaw grows defensive. Firestar explains that StarClan appoints a Clan's medicine cat and that he will be a great warrior. Echo reassures the warrior that she will do her best to help the Clan, and the tom walks off. Firestar and Echo walk deeper into camp to introduce her to the rest of the SkyClan cats. They visit Clovertail in the nursery, and her kits introduce themselves to the new member as well. Echo grows close with the queens in the nursery while they share their stories of joining SkyClan. Firestar and Echo leave the nursery to visit the old medicine cat den, where they find Sandstorm taking care of Patchfoot's rat bite. Echo compliments Sandstorm on her knowledge, and the ginger she-cat shoots her mate and quick look. 
:The full moon shines over the camp, and multiple cats join under Highrock. Firestar scolds Patchfoot for his recklessness but continues with the Gathering. Leafdapple announces and applauds Sparrowpaw's successful hunting recently, while Sharpclaw mentions Cherrypaw's achievements as well. Sandstorm asks Firestar to thank Petal for her efforts in helping the Clan, and he agrees. Sharpclaw asks about their plan with the rats, and Firestar reminds the tom about the patrols and training they've been rehearsing. The ginger tom cuts him off and tells him they must attack immediately. The ginger leader compromises with Sharpclaw and tells him they will attack when Patchfoot is fit enough. Firestar ends the Gathering by giving Echo her naming ceremony. He provides the she-cat with the name, Echosong, and the camp cheers for her.
:Firestar watches his mate sort the daily duties for the Clan. Cherrypaw complains about the repetitive rat patrols, but Sharpclaw scolds the apprentice. Firestar asks Sandstorm about Patchfoot's condition, and she mentions that he's rejoining Clan duties again. She marvels at Echosong's ability to understand herbs and treatments, but the thought of the she-cat becoming a medicine cat worries Firestar. The silver tabby she-cat joins the pair, and Sandstorm mentions their battle training. Firestar leaves the two she-cats to continue their duties, and Petal asks Firestar if the kits could watch the battle training. Firestar agrees, and the Petal's kits complain that they want to be full members of the Clan. The group arrives at the training grounds, and Firestar watches how Sparrowpaw impressively attacks his opponents. Echosong helps tend to the kit's minor injuries, and Firestar sees confidence growing in the cat's eyes. Sandstorm and Firestar agree that Patchfoot is still in no condition to fight the rats. He watches over the camp and finds the SkyClan cats growing anxious for the battle with the rats. 
:Echosong confides in Firestar and admits StarClan hasn't visited her since joining SkyClan. Firestar suggests the she-cat sleep at Skyrock, where they are closer to their ancestors. Echosong thanks the tom, and he joins her. They jump on the rock, and Firestar asks where the cats on the watch are. He finds Shortwhisker sleeping instead of monitoring the patrols. He wakes the tom, and Shortwhisker quickly asks if the rats are attacking. Firestar scolds the tom and returns him to the warrior's den. Echosong asks the leader about herbs for strength and energy, and she grows more anxious when Firestar answers less than confident. He tells the she-cat to rest on Skyrock and sits with her until she falls asleep. The silver tabby awakes, and Echosong looks upset about StarClan's absence. She tells Firestar about her dreams, and he tells her about SkyClan's history in the forest. He tries to comfort the cat by telling her he was once a kittypet until StarClan leads him to the path of a warrior. He goes on by explaining the history of LionClan, TigerClan, and LeopardClan. He convinces Echo to believe in her dreams and ancestors and leaves the she-cat to begin the next watch. 
:Firestar and Sandstorm wake after a tough night's sleeping. They ask each other if bringing SkyClan to the forest is possible. Sandstorm reminds her mate that there is no room for a fifth Clan and that space drove them out in the first place. Firestar suggests moving borders, but Sandstorm disagrees. She mentions the rampage of Scourge and BloodClan trying to find their place in the forest. Sandstorm encourages Firestar that he is making the right decision in growing the Clan by the gorge. Firestar notices Echosong walking across the river and wonders what she is doing. He follows her to the Whispering Cave, and she finds him following her. Echosong explains that Tinykit told her the rumors about the cave and admits she can hear them. Echosong is excited over the discovery of her warrior ancestors. 
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==Errors==
*Sage is referred to as a she-cat multiple times despite being a tom.
==Notes and references==
Category:Firestar's Quest
Category:Chapter subpages
Category:Super Edition arc