Dawn (book)/Chapter 24

==Chapter description==
:Squirrelpaw follows Stormfur through the mountains, looking for prey. She wonders why he brought her out here to hunt, as the Clans are just about to leave the cave, and she asks why Brook isn't with them. Squirrelpaw questions Stormfur more, but he doesn't reply back. She wonders if he asked Brook to come with them, thinking about her father's kittypet heritage.
:Squirrelpaw alerts Stormfur to a mouse, and she stays hidden, not wanting to reveal herself to it. She inquires if the mouse is a gift for Brook, and when he doesn't respond, demands for Stormfur to tell her what's going on. He states that he's staying with the Tribe, explaining that he's lost his family and Stonefur, and feels as if he has nothing left in the Clans. When Squirrelpaw reminds him that RiverClan needs him, he says that they already have warriors like Hawkfrost, but she protests that he can start his life anew.
:Squirrelpaw spits that she originally thought he would ask Brook to come with them, and Stormfur says that she would feel lost outside of the mountains. He adds that he knows how to live here, and that he has finally found something. Squirrelpaw understands, and they return to the cave, where Leafpaw greets her sister, who is dazed. Cinderpelt soon calls Leafpaw away, and Brambleclaw approaches, wondering if she's coming in. He proceeds to ask her if there's anything wrong, and he soon figures out that Stormfur is staying.
:He inquires if Squirrelpaw will miss him, and she snaps that she will while also saying her heart belongs with ThunderClan and Brambleclaw himself. She braces for his answer, and he says that they must follow their hearts. Stoneteller appears and announces the depature of the Clans, giving them instructions on where to go next. Firestar thanks Stoneteller for his hospitality, and asks the Clan leaders if they are ready. As the leaders confirm this, Stormfur announces that he is leaving, shocking those around him.
:Firestar recalls how Graystripe made a choice that resulted in him being born and how much Stormfur has done to help the Clans, stating that good things come from following your heart. Leopardstar tells Stormfur that she'll miss him, but knows they will cross paths again someday. The Clan cats exit the cave, Stormfur looking after them with sadness reflected in his eyes. Squirrelpaw, seeing him, asks Brambleclaw if he'll be alright, and he agrees. The two follow everyone out of the gorge, where Brambleclaw hopes that they didn't go too far.
:The Tribe cats lead them toward a grassy woodland area with streams, and Tawnypelt wonders where they'll stop. Brambleclaw and Squirrelpaw see movement above them, and they find Stormfur and Brook saying their goodbyes to the Clans. Stormfur easily moves rock by rock, his pelt covered in mud, and Squirrelpaw notes that he looks like he was born in the Tribe.
==Characters==
===Major===
===Minor===
===Mentioned===
==Important events==
*Stormfur stays behind with the Tribe.
*The Clan cats leave the Tribe to continue searching for their new home.
==Notes and references==
de:Morgenröte/Kapitel 24fr:Aurore/Chapitre 24
Category:Dawn (book)
Category:Chapter subpages
Category:The New Prophecy arc