Fireheart (Fire and Ice)

## Chapter 1

*I must warn her about Tigerclaw,* (pg. 22)

"Thank you, Whitestorm," (pg. 23)

"But there aren't any blue squirrels," (pg. 24)

"You can't exactly blame them. They did begin their training before us. If they'd fought in the battle yesterday, they'd probably have been made warriors too." (pg. 24)

"I suppose we do," (pg. 24)

"Me too," (pg. 25)

"Y-yes, Tigerclaw!" (pg. 26)

"Bluestar," (pg. 27)

"I have to tell her where Ravenpaw is, and warn her about Tigerclaw," (pg. 27)

"I only promised to tell *Tigerclaw* he was dead. Bluestar should know the whole story. She needs to know what her deputy is capable of." (pg. 27-28)

"Don't you believe him?" (pg. 28)

"But I'm not trying to make accusations against Redtail! It's Tigerclaw who is the problem." (pg. 28)

"So you think Ravenpaw made the story up because he didn't get along with his mentor?" (pg. 28)

"It's okay. You can stay out of it." (pg. 29)

*Longtail won't be impressed!* (pg. 30)

*Yeah, right.* *Just because he's Clanborn. Longtail sure didn't welcome me like that.* (pg. 30-31)

"I'm fine. Come on. I hear Bluestar calling." (pg. 31)

"Yep!" (pg. 32)

"Bluestar. May I talk to you?" (pg. 32)

"Ravenpaw's not dead. Graystripe and I took him to WindClan's hunting grounds. I . . . I think he may have joined Barley." (pg. 33)

"B-but he was born into ThunderClan!" (pg. 34)

"But he didn't want to leave ThunderClan because he wanted to. It was impossible for him to stay!" (pg. 34)

"Ravenpaw knew a secret about Tigerclaw. I . . . I think Tigerclaw was planning to kill him. Or else tun the Clan against him." (pg. 34)

"That Tigerclaw killed Redtail in the battle with RiverClan." (pg. 35)

"He said he did." (pg. 35)

"I cannot account for Redtail's actions. I only know that Ravenpaw truly believes Tigerclaw was responsible for Redtail's death." (pg. 35-36)

"Are you going to bring Ravenpaw back to the Clan?" (pg. 36)

"Because Tigerclaw might go looking for him?" (pg. 37)

## Chapter 2

"Doesn't matter." (pg. 39)

"You're right," (pg. 39)

"Hello, Wetfoot," (pg. 40)

"Who's that?" (pg. 41)

## Chapter 3

"Didn't you see the looks they were swapping by the end of the meeting? They're both desperate to get their paws on WindClan's territory." (pg. 49)

*Every cat must have nightmares about the Thunderpath,* (pg. 51)

"Leave me alone," (pg. 51)

"Why? We're not on patrol!" (pg. 51)

"A mission?" (pg. 52)

"Will it just be us?" (pg. 53)

"Only a few *moons* ago," (pg. 53)

"Yes, Tigerclaw," (pg. 54)

"He probably thinks we don't need it," (pg. 54)

"We've got to find WindClan and bring it home," (pg. 55)

"Wait for me," (pg. 55)

## Chapter 4

"Sorry!" (pg. 57)

"Yes," (pg. 57)

"I suppose there aren't any trees to block it," (pg. 58)

"Do you smell RiverClan warriors?" (pg. 58)

"Maybe. They might want to make the most of WindClan's absence, especially since they know WindClan will be back soon," (pg. 58)

"Can you smell that?" (pg. 58)

"I guess RiverClan is more used to catching fish," (pg. 59)

"They're coming this way! We'll have to hide!" (pg. 59)

"Badgers? Is that safe?" (pg. 59)

"Are you sure it's abandoned?" (pg. 59-60)

"Perhaps we should wait a bit longer, make sure none of them stayed behind," (pg. 60-61)

"We should look for the WindClan camp. It'll be the best place to pick up their scent." (pg. 61)

"Okay. But keep your head down." (pg. 61)

"Let's check it out. It could be the camp." (pg. 61)

"This is their camp, all right," (pg. 62)

"It looks like they put up a good fight," (pg. 62)

"Let's find the scent trail out of here," (pg. 63)

"We're heading the right way," (pg. 63)

"I wonder if Nightpelt is there yet," (pg. 63)

"I hope so," (pg. 64)

"WindClan must have tried to settle here," (pg. 65)

"Graystripe! Stop!" (pg. 65)

"Look at the Twoleg-place over there! We must be near Barley's territory." (pg. 65)

"Perhaps the dogs chased WindClan out of the woods." (pg. 66)

"Do you think he found Barley?" (pg. 66)

"We'd better keep going. We'll stop when we have to." (pg. 66)

"They sheltered here," (pg. 67)

"Didn't they patrol their borders?" (pg. 67)

"The trail seems to lead under here." (pg. 68)

"They must have either doubled back or crossed the Thunderpath. You look around here, and I'll check out the other side." (pg. 68)

## Chapter 5

"Not sure. I got a whiff, but I can't pinpoint it." (pg. 70)

"Have you any idea what's over there?" (pg. 70)

"Except WindClan," (pg. 70)

"What is it?" (pg. 70)

"I guess not even Brokenstar would want to follow them here," (pg. 71)

"If WindClan is hiding so near the Thunderpaths, they must be fairly desperate not to be found. They're more likely to trust us if we arrive in daylight than if we creep up on them in darkness." (pg. 71)

"Just until it's light. We'll find somewhere to hide and see if we can get some sleep. Are you hungry?" (pg. 71)

"Me neither. I don't know if it's those herbs or because the stench from the Thunderpath is making me feel sick." (pg. 71)

"What's that?" (pg. 71)

"Let's take a look," (pg. 72)

"I can feel air flowing through it. It must come up somewhere over there." (pg. 72)

"Smells like it." (pg. 72)

"Almost," (pg. 73)

"I think we should head that way. I think this tunnel leads right under a Thunderpath. It might take us nearer to the . . ." (pg. 73)

"We must find Tallstar and speak with him," (pg. 74)

"You smelled their marker - who else could it be?" (pg. 74)

"Hang on. We don't want to startle them." (pg. 74)

"Another tunnel? Come on, let's find out." (pg. 75)

## Chapter 6

*They're waiting for a signal from their leader!* *They still follow the warrior code, even though they have to live like this.* (pg. 78)

"We came to find you. Bluestar and the other Clan leaders want you to return to your home." (pg. 79)

"ShadowClan has driven out Brokenstar. He is no longer a threat." (pg. 79)

"You must return as soon as possible. ShadowClan and RiverClan are starting to hunt in the uplands. We saw a RiverClan hunting patrol near the old badger set while we were on our way here." (pg. 79)

"May we travel with you?" (pg. 80)

"This is Graystripe. And I am Fireheart. We are warriors of ThunderClan." (pg. 80)

"Shall we take you back the way we came? I believe it's a shortcut." (pg. 81)

"Which one is he?" (pg. 81)

"It just leads under the Thunderpath. Have you never used this tunnel?" (pg. 82)

"Let me carry him. Just until you have caught your breath." (pg. 83)

"We should try to get the Clan over in small groups. Graystripe and I will stay with any that need help. If you agree, Tallstar," (pg. 84)

"Do you want us to cross with you?" (pg. 85)

"Now!" (pg. 85)

"We'll cross with you," (pg. 85)

"Tell us when it's safe to go, Graystripe." (pg. 86)

*If a monster come now, we're all fresh-kill,* (pg. 86)

"Go on ahead! We'll bring the elders." (pg. 86)

*Thank StarClan!* (pg. 87)

"Come on. Almost there." (pg. 87)

"Is he all right?" (pg. 87)

"What about you?" (pg. 87)

"Don't worry. I'll take the kit next." (pg. 88)

"Tallstar. Perhaps we should stop soon and shelter for the night." (pg. 88)

"We might be better sheltering in the hedgerow. There are rats in these ditches." (pg. 89)

"I don't know how good the hunting will be here. There are too many Twolegs." (pg. 89)

"Ravenpaw!" (pg. 89)

"Thank StarClan you're safe!" (pg. 89)

"He can help us find food," (pg. 90)

*How much he has changed!* (pg. 90)

"Completely." (pg. 91)

"It'll give us some shelter from the rain," (pg. 92)

"You've spent two moons living in a Twoleg tunnel. Does that make you a rat?" (pg. 92)

"Why don't you two show me and Graystripe the best places to hunt around here?" (pg. 93)

"Just show me where they are!" (pg. 94)

"Thank you again. This is the second time you've helped us." (pg. 94)

"Is he happy here?" (pg. 94)

"We'll take it in turns to keep watch tonight, if you like," (pg. 95)

"So what happened after we left you?" (pg. 95)

"Easy?" (pg. 95)

"We said you'd been killed by a ShadowClan patrol," (pg. 96)

"A wise warrior makes friends wherever he can. If it weren't for this loner, we'd still be cold and hungry instead of dry and well fed!" (pg. 96)

"Are you tired?" (pg. 97)

*Each cat has his own destiny,* (pg. 97)

## Chapter 7

"Shall we scout ahead?" (pg. 99)

*Nearly there!* (pg. 100)

"This way," (pg. 100)

"Thank you, Tallstar." (pg. 103)

"You know, it'd be quicker if we followed the river." (pg. 104)

"We could follow the gorge. RiverClan doesn't hunt there; it's too steep for them to get down to the river." (pg. 104)

"If you don't want to come with us, we'll understand. We'll only be in RiverClan territory for a blink. I can't see us meeting any trouble." (pg. 105)

"We won't meet anyone!" (pg. 105)

"And once they've smelled fresh WindClan scent, they might not be so keen to come rabbit hunting in your territory again." (pg. 105)

"Then we're going through RiverClan territory?" (pg. 105)

## Chapter 8

"Come on. We should keep up!" (pg. 113)

"Graystripe was - " (pg. 113)

"Whiteclaw's death wasn't his fault!" (pg. 113)

"Yes, Bluestar. They are safe in their camp. Tallstar told me to thank you." (pg. 114)

"It was an accident! Graystripe would never kill a cat over a border fight!" (pg. 115)

"Just two warriors. Tallstar gave us an escort home; we were tired. . . ." (pg. 115-116)

"It wasn't an alliance. They were escorting us back home!" (pg. 116)

"RiverClan knew we were going to find WindClan and bring them back. They agreed to it at the Gathering. They shouldn't have attacked us - it was a special mission, like the journey to Highstones." (pg. 116)

*Does he think a kittypet is not fit to train Clanborn cats?* (pg. 118)

"I'm starving. Are you coming to get something to eat?" (pg. 118)

"Thanks, Willowpelt," (pg. 119)

"Ceremony," (pg. 119)

"Aren't you excited?" (pg. 119)

"Graystripe, Whiteclaw's death wasn't your fault. It was the worst place for an attack, and the RiverClan cats would have known that. Sandpaw nearly fell over the edge too," (pg. 120)

"Bluestar doesn't blame you. She knows you're a good warrior. She's giving you your own apprentice." (pg. 120)

*I'm a mentor,* (pg. 123)

## Chapter 9

"Graystripe?" (pg. 124)

"Are you okay?" (pg. 124)

"It looks cold," (pg. 124)

"What are you going to do with Brackenpaw today?" (pg. 124)

"I could bring Cinderpaw, and we could travel together." (pg. 124)

"Fine. I'll see you later. We can share a mouse and compare apprentices." (pg. 125)

"Cinderpaw," (pg. 125)

"I thought I'd take you on a tour of ThunderClan territory." (pg. 125)

"Er, yes, we will. Are you hungry?" (pg. 125)

"Oh, okay. We'll eat later. Well, follow me." (pg. 126)

"I thought I said follow me!" (pg. 126)

"You should try to save your energy. We have a long way to go today." (pg. 126)

"Follow me. And this time I do mean *follow*!" (pg. 127)

"This is where most of our training sessions will be held," (pg. 127)

"A river ran here many moons ago. A stream flows beyond that rise there. It's dry most of the summer. That's where I caught my first prey." (pg. 127)

"You'll see it another time!" (pg. 127)

"If I were you, I'd leave fishing to RiverClan. If they like getting their fur wet, then let them. I prefer dry paws." (pg. 128)

"The Owl Tree!" (pg. 128)

"There are stepping-stones farther down, but this is a quicker route. Be careful though! It gets slippery when it's wet or icy." (pg. 128)

"Well done," (pg. 128)

"This way!" (pg. 128)

"Yes. Can you see the hole in the trunk up there?" (pg. 129)

"Smell!" (pg. 129)

"I'll show you what squirrels smell like another time. You won't smell any around here. No squirrel would dare make its nest so near an owl hole. Look at the ground; what do you see?" (pg. 129)

"Try burrowing under the leaves." (pg. 129)

"Bluestar played the same trick on me when I was an apprentice. You'll never forget the stench." (pg. 130)

"An owl pod. Owls eat the same prey as us, but they can't digest the bones and fur, so their bellies roll the leftovers into pods and they spit them out. If you find one of those under a tree, it means you've found an owl." (pg. 130)

"Owls get a better view of the forest than we do. On windy nights, when scents are hard to follow, you can look out for owls and follow where they hunt." (pg. 130)

*She does listen sometimes!* (pg. 130)

"The Great Sycamore," (pg. 130)

"Smallear says he climbed to the top branch when he was an apprentice," (pg. 130)

"Mind you, when Smallear was an apprentice, this tree was probably just a sapling!" (pg. 131)

*Adders!* (pg. 131)

"Cinderpaw! Get down from there!" (pg. 131)

"This place is called Snakerocks," (pg. 131)

"Adders live up there. A bite from one of those would kill a cat as small as you!" (pg. 131)

"Come on. Let's have a look at the Thunderpath." (pg. 131)

"Yep. Follow me!" (pg. 132)

"Stay where you are! There's a monster coming." (pg. 132)

"Sniff the air. Can you smell anything apart from the Thunderpath stench?" (pg. 132)

"Yes. We'd better get out of here." (pg. 133)

"Stay alert. Twolegs sometimes walk here with dogs." (pg. 133)

"Yeah, but he probably didn't nearly get bitten by an adder. Now come on; I'm getting hungry." (pg. 134)

"Good day?" (pg. 135)

"So is Cinderpaw." (pg. 135)

"Me too," (pg. 135)

## Chapter 10

"Could you take Cinderpaw for the day?" (pg. 138)

"Oh, it's nothing important. I just wanted to check out something I saw yesterday. Watch out for Cinderpaw, though; she doesn't listen to orders very well. Don't take your eyes off her or she'll be charging off in every direction." (pg. 138-139)

"Thanks, Graystripe!" (pg. 139)

"It's me, Rusty!" (pg. 140)

"Princess! It's me, Rusty, your brother! Do you remember me?" (pg. 141)

"I don't live with Twolegs anymore. I've been living in the forest with ThunderClan. I carry their scent now." (pg. 141)

*She's probably never heard of the Clans*, (pg. 141)

"I saw you yesterday, in the woods. I had to come back to speak with you." (pg. 141-142)

"Because you're my sister." (pg. 142)

"Thinner than a kittypet, maybe, but not thin for a Clan - a forest - cat. Your scent was in my dreams last night. I dreamed of you and our brothers and sister and . . ." (pg. 142)

"Where is our mother?" (pg. 142)

"What about . . . ?" (pg. 142)

"Do you remember the soft bedding of our mother's basket?" (pg. 142)

"Will this litter be your first?" (pg. 142)

"You'll be fine. You look as if your Twolegs treat you well. I'm sure your kits will be healthy and safe." (pg. 143)

"Do you know about the Clans?" (pg. 143)

"There are four Clans altogether. In the Clan, we take care of each other. Younger cats hunt for elders; warriors protect the hunting grounds from other Clans. I trained all greenleaf to become a warrior. Now I have an apprentice of my own." (pg. 143)

"Go, then. I have to return to my Clan anyway. But I'll come and see you." (pg. 144)

"See you soon," (pg. 144)

*I'll go and hunt*, (pg. 144)

"It seemed a good day for hunting - too good to waste. The Clan needs all the fresh-kill it can get at the moment." (pg. 145)

"I understand, Tigerclaw. I'll take her out tomorrow." (pg. 145)

"Yes. Are you thinking about that RiverClan warrior?" (pg. 145)

"Here. That chaffinch looks like it'll be half feathers, and I'm not that hungry. Want to swap?" (pg. 145-146)

## Chapter 11

"Another day of sunshine!" (pg. 147)

"We're going to Sunningrocks. And we'll catch whatever we can." (pg. 148)

"This way!" (pg. 148)

"This is Sunningrocks. Come on!" (pg. 149)

"Yes," (pg. 150)

"This is the place." (pg. 150)

"Hush. What can you hear?" (pg. 150)

"I think it heard you," (pg. 151)

"Sit still and listen. Next time we hear something, work out where it is and then begin to move toward it very slowly. A mouse could probably hear even the rustling of your fur, so let him think it's just the wind blowing across the rock." (pg. 151)

"Did you hear that vole squeal?" (pg. 152)

"Well, so did every other creature around here. The prey will be hiding for a while. I should have caught it and killed it before it could make a sound." (pg. 152)

"The river's quiet today," (pg. 152)

"Frozen? Completely?" (pg. 153)

"Come back!" (pg. 154)

"Graystripe!" (pg. 156)

"Where's Brackenpaw?" (pg. 156)

"Look, Graystripe, we've got to get out of here." (pg. 157)

"Thanks. I'd have missed this furball if he'd drowned." (pg. 157)

"Come on, let's get back to camp. You're freezing!" (pg. 157)

"Stay with us," (pg. 158)

"Are you okay?" (pg. 158)

"It's not your fault." (pg. 158)

"What?" (pg. 158)

"I'm not sure any cat would believe Graystripe would get his paws wet on purpose in this weather," (pg. 159)

"Come on. Let's run the rest of the way; it'll help Graystripe warm up." (pg. 159)

## Chapter 12

"Aren't you even a bit frightened by Tigerclaw?" (pg. 162)

*Of course, why shouldn't she?* (pg. 162)

"You lie very well," (pg. 162)

"Go and get warm." (pg. 162)

"How are you?" (pg. 163)

"I've saved you some food," (pg. 163)

"I'm not surprised. What did she does you with?" (pg. 163)

"You sure? There's plenty here." (pg. 163-164)

"Are you sure?" (pg. 164)

*He must have a fever*, (pg. 164)

"Right, thanks," (pg. 164)

"Tigerclaw wants to see me. You should be asleep. Did you rest up yesterday?" (pg. 164)

"Then why weren't you in your nest when I got back from - training?" (pg. 164-165)

"I'd better go and find out." (pg. 165)

"Already?" (pg. 165)

"I've been taking Brackenpaw out with me and Cinderpaw every day," (pg. 165)

*I know, and I'm just a kittypet, not a Clanborn warrior*, (pg. 166)

"Yes, she is," (pg. 166)

"The Sunningrocks would be an equally good place to test their skills. The sun there might have burned away some of this mist, too." (pg. 167)

"Yes, Tigerclaw. I'll tell Cinderpaw and Brackenpaw. We'll get started right away." (pg. 167)

"Of course. You've been working hard and learning quickly." (pg. 167)

"There are advantages to the stillness of the air." (pg. 168)

"Exactly," (pg. 168)

"As soon as you like. But take your time; it's not a race. . . ." (pg. 168)

"You've got till sunset," (pg. 168)

*Good*, (pg. 169)

*Now!* (pg. 170)

"You're not meant to ask that! You're not supposed to speak to me at all. I'm assessing you, remember?" (pg. 170)

"Why d'you ask?" (pg. 171)

"I was born a kittypet. But I'm a warrior now. My life is with the Clan. My old life wasn't bad, but it's over, and I'm glad." (pg. 171)

## Chapter 13

"I'll help carry this lot back," (pg. 172)

"Oh, yes," (pg. 173)

"No. Perhaps he's with Yellowfang?" (pg. 173)

"Yes. They've never hunted in the mist before, but it didn't seem to put either of them off. I watched Brackenpaw catch a wood mouse. His stalking was excellent." (pg. 174)

"Her hunting skills are developing well. She has lots of enthusiasm, that's for sure, and she doesn't seem to be scared of anything." (pg. 174)

"She's quick and inquisitive, which makes her a good learner. I think that will make up for her - eagerness" (pg. 174)

"Thank you, Bluestar," (pg. 175)

"He was probably just getting some peace and quiet. He's still feverish, and it can't be easy being stuck in the camp all day." (pg. 175)

"Yes, Bluestar. Thanks," (pg. 175)

"Cold no better?" (pg. 176)

"Brackenpaw did really well in his assessment today," (pg. 176)

"Yeah, he's a great hunter." (pg. 176)

"Graystripe, have you been out of the camp the past few days?" (pg. 176)

"Well, you weren't here when I got in from last night's patrol, and Tigerclaw said he hadn't seen you since sunhigh today." (pg. 176)

"I told him you were probably out looking for peace and quiet, or that you might be with Yellowfang," (pg. 176)

"Were you?" (pg. 176)

"Okay, I think I'll stay here a bit longer." (pg. 177)

"Er, yeah," (pg. 178)

"I'm fine. Just tired after yesterday's assessment." (pg. 179)

"Yeah, thanks," (pg. 179)

"Good idea," (pg. 180)

"Er, I'll start by showing you the best way to stalk rabbit," (pg. 180)

"I have a bellyache. Can you take over the training for the rest of the day? I want to see if Yellowfang has anything for it." (pg. 180-181)

"Thanks, Runningwind," (pg. 181)

## Chapter 14

"Graystripe!" (pg. 185)

"What are you doing? Don't you know how dangerous this is?" (pg. 185)

"You can be sure of that, can you? As if you know all your Clan's movements!" (pg. 185)

"What are you playing at? Could you have chosen worse?" (pg. 185-186)

"You must stop seeing her," (pg. 186)

"I don't understand. RiverClan is completely hostile to ThunderClan at the moment. You heard Leopardfur after Whiteclaw died. How do you even know you can trust this RiverClan cat?" (pg. 186)

"It doesn't matter what Silverstream thinks! What about your loyalty to ThunderClan? You're breaking the Clan code by seeing her!" (pg. 187)

"What else can I think? You can't see her without lying to the Clan. And what if we have a battle with RiverClan? Have you thought about that?" (pg. 187)

"RiverClan doesn't seem to be acting very peacefully. You know they've been hunting on Sunningrocks, in our territory." (pg. 187)

"Okay. What if a RiverClan patrol catches you?" (pg. 188)

"For StarClan's sake, aren't you even a bit worried?" (pg. 188)

"Come on. We'd better get back before you're missed again." (pg. 188)

"I came back to get something from Yellowfang for a bellyache," (pg. 189)

"Yes, Whitestorm," (pg. 189)

"Swiftpaw?" (pg. 190)

"Oh, nothing, just a bellyache, but it doesn't matter if you're busy." (pg. 190)

"No," (pg. 190)

## Chapter 15

"I was looking for you," (pg. 194)

"He's fine! But he won't be if he carries on meeting you!" (pg. 194)

"Oh, really? And what could you do to protect him?" (pg. 194)

"Does that give you the power to control your father's warriors? You're hardly more than an apprentice!" (pg. 194)

"Yes, that's true. And that's why I'm not sure I could protect Graystripe from the anger of his own Clan - or yours - if they find out you're seeing each other." (pg. 194-195)

"But the tension between the Clans is bad enough already! We know RiverClan is hunting in our territory. . . ." (pg. 195)

"Why?" (pg. 195)

"But you've got the river!" (pg. 195)

"That's why you didn't want WindClan to come home!" (pg. 196)

"Does Graystripe know all this?" (pg. 196)

"Whatever problems your Clan has, you still have to stop seeing Graystripe." (pg. 196)

"If you want to be a warrior, you'll have to get used to swallowing these horrible things. When you make your trip to the Moonstone, you have to eat herbs far worse than this." (pg. 198)

"Think of it as practice. Practice for when you become a warrior." (pg. 199)

"But whitecough isn't that serious right?" (pg. 199)

## Chapter 16

"Nothing to report, I'm afraid." (pg. 201)

"What's wrong?" (pg. 202)

"She's sick. You can't go in." (pg. 202)

"What's wrong?" (pg. 202)

"Bluestar can't leave the camp," (pg. 203)

"Catnip?" (pg. 203)

"Yes, I know where to find some!" (pg. 203)

"If I'm quick getting the catnip, I could meet Tigerclaw afterward and bring back his message for Bluestar." (pg. 204)

"Tigerclaw just needs to be told that Bluestar can't come. I'll take the message to him after I've fetched the catnip. Where is he?" (pg. 205)

"Go back to your den, Cinderpaw," (pg. 205)

"Cinderpaw, if there are any ShadowClan warriors around, I need you to stay in camp. Go back to your den," (pg. 205-206)

"Where's Cinderpaw?" (pg. 207)

"Cinderpaw! Where is she?" (pg. 208)

*Graystripe!* (pg. 208)

"Did you hear that cry?" (pg. 208)

## Chapter 17

"She came to find you," (pg. 210)

"I told her to stay in camp! She came by herself." (pg. 210)

*Because I couldn't make her listen to me!* (pg. 210-211)

"She's in here," (pg. 212)

"Yes, Bluestar. I'm here." (pg. 214)

"How do you feel? Shall I fetch Yellowfang?" (pg. 214)

"Very well," (pg. 215)

"Yes. Is there anything you need?" (pg. 215)

"I'm going to see how Cinderpaw is first," (pg. 216)

"I'm no medicine cat. I can't say." (pg. 216)

"Yellowfang," (pg. 216)

"But she's going to live?" (pg. 217)

"But it'll mend, won't it? She'll be training again by newleaf?" (pg. 217)

"Does Frostfur know?" (pg. 217)

"I can do that." (pg. 217)

"Bluestar lost another life," (pg. 218)

"You know, don't you?" (pg. 218)

"Will the rest of the Clan be able to tell as well?" (pg. 218)

## Chapter 18

"I know. I was with her." (pg. 221)

"You weren't exactly in a friendly mood last night, if you remember. Anyway, if you weren't always off breaking the warrior code, you might know what was going on in your own Clan," (pg. 221)

"How is she?" (pg. 221)

*Off to see Silverstream,* (pg. 222)

"Greencough! Will they die?" (pg. 222)

"Surely there's something we can do!" (pg. 222)

*The scent of this catnip must be going to my head,* (pg. 224)

*Of course not!* (pg. 224)

*Perhaps she is kitting, or shut inside.* (pg. 225)

"You've kitted!" (pg. 225)

"Did it go okay? Are the kits all right?" (pg. 225)

"I came to find some catnip. There's greencough in the camp." (pg. 225)

"Three so far." (pg. 226)

"Our leader lost another life last night." (pg. 226)

"Bluestar was granted nine lives by StarClan because she's leader of our Clan," (pg. 226)

"Only for Clan leaders. The rest of us have only one life, like you, and like Cinderpaw. . . ." (pg. 226)

"My apprentice. She was hit on the Thunderpath last night. She's badly hurt. She might still die. And even if she survives, she'll never become a warrior." (pg. 226)

"The accident shouldn't have happened. I was supposed to meet Tigerclaw. He'd ask for Bluestar, but Bluestar was ill, so I offered to go instead. I had to fetch catnip first, and Cinderpaw went in my place. I told her not to. But perhaps if I'd been a better mentor she'd have listened to me." (pg. 226-227)

"I don't know why Tigerclaw wanted Bluestar to meet him in such a dangerous place! He said there was evidence that ShadowClan had invaded our territory, but when I arrived there was no scent of them at all!" (pg. 227)

"Why would Tigerclaw want to hurt Cinderpaw?" (pg. 227)

"I d-don't know. Everything's so confusing at the moment. Even Graystripe's hardly speaking to me." (pg. 227)

"It's too complicated to explain." (pg. 227)

"I just feel like such an outsider at the moment. It's not easy being different." (pg. 227-228)

"Being born a kittypet when the other cats are all Clanborn." (pg. 228)

"Thank you, Princess. But I belong with my Clan now. I could never be happy in a Twoleg nest. I would miss the scents of the forest, and sleeping beneath Silverpelt, hunting my own food and sharing it with my Clan." (pg. 228)

"Then you understand?" (pg. 228)

"Yes I must take the catnip to Yellowfang while it's fresh." (pg. 228-229)

"I hope so!" (pg. 229)

"You won't," (pg. 229)

"I wanted to visit Cinderpaw," (pg. 230)

"I don't know," (pg. 230)

"Yellowfang's old den?" (pg. 230)

"But Graystripe only has a cold," (pg. 230)

"Yes, Tigerclaw. I'll tell Graystripe." (pg. 231)

"But the Greencough has left her," (pg. 231)

"May I go and see Cinderpaw now?" (pg. 231)

"I doubt if Yellowfang has put her anywhere near the cats with greencough. I won't get infected." (pg. 231)

"Good. By the way, I'm teaching you how to catch birds tomorrow. I hope you're ready for a bit of tree climbing." (pg. 231)

"How's Cinderpaw?" (pg. 232)

"I'm sure there's nothing Spottedleaf would have done differently," (pg. 233)

"Frostfur?" (pg. 233)

"I . . . I'm sorry." (pg. 233)

"I should have been able to stop Cinderpaw from going to the Thunderpath." (pg. 233)

"Tigerclaw says you've got to move to the fallen oak, with the whitecough cats," (pg. 233-234)

"Tigerclaw has noticed your disappearances. You should be more careful. Why can't you stay away from Silverstream, at least for now?" (pg. 234)

## Chapter 19

"ShadowClan? I was planning to take Brackenpaw out again tomorrow." (pg. 236)

*Of course!* (pg. 237)

"Just me and Sandpaw?" (pg. 237)

"Does Sandpaw know?" (pg. 237)

"Sandpaw. Whitestorm wants you to patrol with me at dawn tomorrow." (pg. 237)

"O-okay. Meet you at sunrise then." (pg. 237-238)

"Hi." (pg. 238)

"Er, hi,: (pg. 238)

"Let's wait for the night patrol to get back," (pg. 238)

"Any sign of ShadowClan?" (pg. 238)

"Yes, Whitestorm," (pg. 239)

"We'll start at Fourtrees and work our way along the border to Tallpines," (pg. 239)

"Which way now?" (pg. 239)

"Okay, Okay. But you asked for it! (pg. 240)

"So do you." (pg. 240)

"Come on. We'd better get a move on." (pg. 240)

"Great catch, Sandpaw!" (pg. 241)

"Thanks!" (pg. 241)

"What?" (pg. 241)

"We're not going down to look!" (pg. 242)

"Why?" (pg. 242)

"Yes," (pg. 242)

"Come on, let's tell the others." (pg. 243)

"Yes, of getting his paws wet! Graystripe's fallen through the ice once this leaf-bare; he's not keen to do it again." (pg. 245)

"Not at all. But you could at least be grateful I'm still covering up for you!" (pg. 246)

"Yes, I suppose so," (pg. 246)

*Good,* (pg. 247)

"Can I go?" (pg. 247)

## Chapter 20

"What are you doing?" (pg. 250)

"I just wanted to save you from having to make a choice! Although it's true that I'm not sure where your loyalties lie right now." (pg. 250)

"I was trying to protect you." (pg. 251)

"No." (pg. 252)

"Bluestar, I'm sorry. I can't explain." (pg. 252)

*At least that much is true,* (pg. 252)

"Yes, Bluestar. May I go?" (pg. 252)

"I came to see Cinderpaw," (pg. 253)

"Thank you, Yellowfang." (pg. 254)

## Chapter 21

"I never expected..." (pg. 258)

"I'll take him. This is a great gift you've given to ThunderClan. And I'll train him to be the finest warriors the Clan has ever seen!" (pg. 259)

"It's my sister's firstborn," (pg. 261)

"Yes. My sister gave it to me to bring to the Clan." (pg. 261)

"I told her about Clan life - how great it was..." (pg. 261)

"Not long, just since leaf-bare began. But only to see my sister. My loyalty still lies with ThunderClan." (pg. 261)

"We need warriors . . . ." (pg. 262)

"I was born a kittypet. Am I soft?" (pg. 262)

"Thanks for sticking up for me." (pg. 264)

"I'm sorry," (pg. 266)

"Thank you. I promise I'll bring you extra fresh-kill every day." (pg. 267)

"Thank you," (pg. 267)

*They're going to make me take him back,* (pg. 268)

*What if Bluestar asks Tigerclaw to abandon him in the forest? He'll never survive. Oh, StarClan, what am I going to say to Princess?* (pg. 268)

## Chapter 22

"Why didn't you go with him?" (pg. 270)

"I'll try," (pg. 272)

"I like coming to see you. I miss our training sessions." (pg. 272)

"Perhaps if we try some of your exercises, it'll help," (pg. 272)

"You're doing really well," (pg. 273)

"No. I'm so sorry." (pg. 273)

"I'll take you out into the forest again. We'll find the oldest, slowest mouse in the woods. It won't stand a chance against you." (pg. 273)

"Cinderpaw, can you remember what happened when the monster hit you? Was Tigerclaw there?" (pg. 274)

"You wouldn't have realized how thin the verge was there. You must have run straight onto the Thunderpath." (pg. 274)

*Why wasn't Tigerclaw where he said he'd be?* *He could have stopped her from running out!* (pg. 274)

"Getting bigger everyday," (pg. 274)

"As soon as Brindleface lets me. She won't let him out of her sight at the moment." (pg. 274)

"She treats him just like her other kits, thank StarClan. To be honest, I wasn't sure if she'd take to him. He looks so different from her other kits. At least he gets on well with his nursery mates...." (pg. 275)

"I'm just sick of the way some of the other cats look at him, like he's stupid or worthless." (pg. 275)

"But Cloudkit doesn't even know he was born a kittypet. I think he just assumes he's from a different Clan. But if they keep giving him these dirty looks, he's going to realize there's something wrong with him." (pg. 275)

"What if someone tells him before he's ready?" (pg. 276)

"When did you get so smart?" (pg. 276)

I don't know. I'm going to ask Bluestar later. I'm not exactly popular with the Clan at the moment." (pg. 276)

"You're right, Will you be okay till Yellowfang gets back? Do you want me to fetch you some fresh-kill?" (pg. 276)

"I'll see you tomorrow, then. There should be plenty of news from the gathering." (pg. 277)

"I'm going, I'm going. Bye, Cinderpaw." (pg. 277)

"I wanted to see WindClan again. To find out how they've been getting on since Graystripe and I brought them home." (pg. 277)

"Thank you, Bluestar," (pg. 278)

"Is there something wrong with Cloudkit?" (pg. 278)

"I'll come and see you after the Gathering," (pg. 279)

"Yes, thanks," (pg. 280)

"Bluestar said you could go to the Gathering," (pg. 280)

"Are you going?" (pg. 280)

"Are you going to the Gathering?" (pg. 281)

"Yes. I think Bluestar's going to challenge Crookedstar and Nightstar about their hunting." (pg. 281)

"It can't be long till Bluestar gives you your warrior name," (pg. 281)

"I don't know. Bluestar's been ill, and there's RiverClan and ShadowClan causing trouble. I guess she's got other things on her mind." (pg. 282)

"I suppose she's just waiting for the...the right time." (pg. 282)

"Bluestar hasn't said anything yet." (pg. 282)

"I hope so. If he makes it that far." (pg. 282)

"But he has a fever." (pg. 282)

"Come on. Bluestar is calling the cats for the Gathering." (pg. 283)

## Chapter 23

"Hi!" (pg. 284)

"He's fine. He's over there with the others. How's Morningflower?" (pg. 284)

"Hello. I'm fine, thank you." (pg. 286)

## Chapter 24

"You're a mouse-brained fool! They'll soon work out it's you. Bluestar will guess, or some cat from RiverClan'll recognize your scent. Tigerclaw's probably guessed already!" (pg. 291)

"I don't know. But once he starts thinking about it . . ." (pg. 291)

"StarClan sent clouds to cover the moon. Bluestar's called a meeting. Can you come?" (pg. 292)

"Yes, Whitestorm," (pg. 295)

"Hi, Cloudkit. Feeling better?" (pg. 295)

"Well done!" (pg. 295)

"Cloudkit, wait!" (pg. 296)

## Chapter 25

"Will she send a battle party against ShadowClan?" (pg. 300)

"You're going to leave before she gets back?" (pg. 302)

"Who went with Bluestar?" (pg. 302)

"Will you check the apprentices' den to see if Dustpaw's there?" (pg. 302)

"Brokenstar? Are you sure? Tigerclaw has already left for ShadowClan territory." (pg. 303)

"But I'm the only warrior left! What if Brokenstar attacks the camp while I'm gone? He's done it before. He might have left the bones as a trap so that our camp was left unguarded." (pg. 303-304)

"I can't leave you all alone." (pg. 304)

"Brackenpaw!" (pg. 304)

"I have an urgent mission for you," (pg. 304)

"You must find Tigerclaw. He's taken a raiding party to attack a ShadowClan patrol. Stop him and tell him that it was Brokenstar who has been invading our territory! You might have to cross the Thunderpath. I know you haven't been trained. . . . You must find Tigerclaw, or there will be a war between the Clans for no reason!" (pg. 304-305)

"May StarClan go with you," (pg. 305)

"Let all cat's old enough to . . . The camp is in danger. Come here now!" (pg. 305)

"Brokenstar is back. He might be in ThunderClan territory right now. All our other warriors are out of the camp. If Brokenstar attacks, we must be ready. Kits and elders stay in the nursery. The rest of you must be ready to fight-" (pg. 306)

"Brokenstar!" (pg. 306)

## Chapter 26

"You lost the last time we fought, and you'll lose again!" (pg. 307)

"One ThunderClan life is worth ten of yours!" (pg. 308)

"Help me, Spottedleaf! I can't do it!" (pg. 309)

"He killed Spottedleaf, Graystripe! Is Bluestar with you?" (pg. 309)

"You have given him enough wounds to remember you!" (pg. 310)

*Only Brokenstar and one warrior left,* (pg. 310)

*Watch out!* (pg. 310)

"Is this his last life? Why don't you finish him off? He murdered his father, banished you from your Clan, and tried to kill you." (pg. 311)

"Why not? StarClan would honor you for it." (pg. 312)

"But medicine cats are forbidden from having kits," (pg. 312)

"Does he know you're his mother?" (pg. 313)

"Cinderpaw?" (pg. 313)

"Are you okay?" (pg. 313)

"Yes, except Brokenstar. He's badly injured. Yellowfang's seeing to him." (pg. 313)

"Are you okay?" (pg. 314)

"You would've been killed!" (pg. 314)

"Yellowfang is tending to Brokenstar's wounds. Cinderpaw's helping her. Go and guard him." (pg. 314)

"You saved my life. Thank you." (pg. 315)

"He's with Yellowfang. He's been wounded - his eyes." (pg. 315)

"We chased them off." (pg. 315)

"They're in the nursery," (pg. 316)

"He's taken a party to attack a ShadowClan patrol. We found bones on our patrol. They smelled of ShadowClan so Tigerclaw decided to attack. I sent Brackenpaw to stop him when Yellowfang realized it was Brokenstar's scent on them." (pg. 316)

"I was the only warrior left in camp. There was no one else I could send." (pg. 316)

"Graystripe told me." (pg. 317)

"I clawed him pretty badly," (pg. 319)

## Chapter 27

"Bluestar. Sandpaw and Dustpaw fought like warriors when Brokentail attacked. We would have been in much more trouble without their strength and courage." (pg. 322)

"We can eat together as warriors tonight. If that's okay with you?" (pg. 325)

"I'll be back in five rabbit hops. I want to take something to Cinderpaw." (pg. 326)

"I brought it for Cinderpaw. I thought she might want something. She wasn't at the naming ceremony." (pg. 326)

"Hey, Cinderpaw," (pg. 327)

"Here. Yellowfang's not the only one trying to fatten you up!" (pg. 327)

"Are you still thinking about the battle?" (pg. 327)

"Will you be okay here with Brokentail?" (pg. 328)

"Bye, Cinderpaw!" (pg. 328)

"No problem," (pg. 328)

"Have you got anything for this bite on my neck?" (pg. 328)

"It's from Brokentail," (pg. 329)

"Thanks, Yellowfang." (pg. 329)

"You sure you'll be safe?" (pg. 329)

"Yes, Bluestar." (pg. 331)

"Hey, Graystripe," (pg. 331)

"Do you want to go hunting this morning?" (pg. 331)

"N-no, I just thought . . . after yesterday . . . Clawface . . ." (pg. 332)

"Bluestar told me to go hunting with you this morning, actually, so you can explain to her why you're not coming." (pg. 332)

"You don't have to prove anything to me," (pg. 333)

"What's the matter?" (pg. 333)

"Is he missing?" (pg. 333)

## Chapter 28

"I'll find them," (pg. 335)

"Brindleface's kits are missing." (pg. 335)

"Yes! I was looking for Graystripe so we could look for them together, but he isn't here," (pg. 335)

"Thanks. Come on. We should tell Bluestar before we leave." (pg. 335-336)

"Yes, and it's getting heavier. We'd better hurry." (pg. 336)

"You wake him. I'll tell Brindleface we're going and meet you by the entrance." (pg. 336)

"Any sign?" (pg. 336)

"Well, don't worry. I'm going out to look for them. Sandstorm's coming with me. We'll find them." (pg. 336)

"It's going to be hard picking up a scent through the fresh snow. Let's start by checking to see if they've climbed up to the forest." (pg. 336)

"You take that side. And I'll take the other. Meet you back here. Don't be long." (pg. 336)

"Any sign?" (pg. 337)

"They can't have gotten far," (pg. 337)

"Come on, let's try this way." (pg. 337)

"She'll know," (pg. 337)

"I agree. We can't do this by ourselves." (pg. 338)

"Did you hear that?" (pg. 338)

"Where's Cloudkit?" (pg. 338)

"Cloudkit!" (pg. 338)

"Wait there," (pg. 339)

"Yes, Bluestar," (pg. 341)

"Yes, Bluestar. I'll make sure he learns." (pg. 342)

"Watch!" (pg. 343)

## Chapter 29

"It's stopped snowing," (pg. 345)

*Ready for the dawn patrol*, (pg. 345)

"Onewhisker," (pg. 348)

"Brackenpaw. Please take these kits home!" (pg. 350)

"There'll be plenty more battles for you to fight," (pg. 350)

"One day we will. But not today!" (pg. 351)

"If only you were keen too! You'd give the battle cry instead of keeping us here while WindClan warriors die!" (pg. 351)

"Down there!" (pg. 352)

## Chapter 30

"Tigerclaw. Help me!" (pg. 356)

*Graystripe,* (pg. 357)

*He saw.* *He saw me let Silverstream go.* (pg. 363)

"Er, yes, sorry. Just thinking." (pg. 363)

"Yes - fine. Thanks." (pg. 363)

"She escaped, yes, like Crookedstar escaped from you. Why? Did you want me to kill her?" (pg. 364)

"Perhaps Darkstripe should chase after the she-cat and ask her if it's true!" (pg. 364)

"Is she okay?" (pg. 366)

"I'm glad she wasn't hurt," (pg. 366)

"This is something you have to work out by yourself. It's not my place to judge you. Graystripe, whatever you decide to do, I will always be your friend." (pg. 366)