Veil of Shadows/Chapter 7

***Spoiler warning:** Plot and/or ending details follow.*

## Chronology

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Chapter Number: 7 (of 23)
Page Numbers: 88-96

## Chapter description

A voice calls Shadowsight's name as he floats through a dreamless haze. The tom feels strange and as though he'd be asleep for a long time when he opens his eyes. All around him is gray mist, and slowly he makes out the shape of a skinny black tom who he struggles to name. As the cat speaks to him though, Shadowsight recognises him as Spiresight. He is overjoyed to see the tom, but, is confused to see him, believing that he had gone to StarClan. Spiresight explains to him that he had chosen not to, instead choosing to watch over him.
The young tom is happy to see the tom he and his family were in debt to, but, is confused to as how they are talking to each other. Spiresight hesitates for a moment before revealing to Shadowsight what had happened. He explains that three nights prior he had been attacked and while unconscious had been thrown into the ravine which they were currently in. Shadowsight remembers the pain and asks if he was dead but is told that he isn't. He comes to the realisation that he is a ghost, but, finds it hard to believe what Spiresight had told him. The tom briefly panics about his position, but, takes a moment to take in his current situation and where he was. He notes that he isn't on ShadowClan territory.
Spiresight tells Shadowsight he wanted to find help, but, stayed in case he woke up. He notes that he must have begun to heal from his injuries if he was speaking. The tom states that he is hovering between life and death. Shadowsight spots his body, taking in how battered he looked and that he truly looked dead except for the faint rising of his own chest. The young tom thanks Spiresight for all he has done, but, tells him that they need to tell a medicine cat about him so he can have his wounds treated. The two toms work out that Shadowsight's attacker was a Clan cat that masked his scent to hide which Clan he was from.
The two toms talk about the incident, Shadowsight reveals that he was heading to the medicine cat meeting. Spiresight shares his concerns with Shadowsight, noting that he had heard some troubling talk from his Clanmates. The medicine cat also reveals that some of his Clanmates had thought of him to be odd, but, doesn't believe they would try and kill him. The black tom promises to keep the young cat safe and that while they are able to communicate, should try and figure out what happened to him. Shadowsight asks him how are they to do that, prompting Spiresight to press against him, blurring his vision. When it clears, Shadowsight notes that they are at the old SkyClan camp. He sees his parents, Squirrelflight, Rootpaw and Tree gathered. Spiresight explains to him when he asks why there were cats of all the Clans, that they were rebel cats who oppose Bramblestar. Shadowsight tries to get the attention of his father and mother, but, they don't see him. He tries Tree and Rootpaw as well, but, he gets no response.
Shadowsight is desperate as he tries to get the SkyClan toms attention, but, Spiresight tells him not all cats of Sisters blood can see ghosts. The young medicine cat listens to his advice, but, is distracted by his father's voice. He hears Tigerstar address the rebels, stating that his son is dead as he would not have deserted ShadowClan, Dovewing adds that he may have left without telling anyone as they had done. Shadowsight tries once again to get their attention yowling for them. Full of distress, Shadowsight becomes aware of himself and with the urging of Spiresight, returns to the ravine, overlooking his own unconscious body, noting that his breathing was slowing. With terror, the tom wonders how much time he has left.
## Characters

### Major

* Shadowsight
* Spiresight

### Minor

* Tigerstar
* Dovewing
* Squirrelflight
* Rootpaw
* Tree

### Mentioned

* Leafpool
* Jayfeather
* Bramblestar's impostor *(As Bramblestar)*

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## Notes and references

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Revealed in *Veil of Shadows*, page 88
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Revealed in *Veil of Shadows*, page 94
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Revealed in *Veil of Shadows*, page 91
4. ↑ Bramblestar's impostor is acting through Bramblestar's body, and thus is who is listed as mentioned in this chapter.

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