Jayfeather goes about his duties. He overhears Thornclaw report to Brambleclaw that WindClan is very jumpy - and claimed to have seen a ThunderClan cat in their territory. However, WindClan never got a good look at the cat nor did they pick up the scent of it. Jayfeather checks over Sorreltail who is pregnant. Then everyone hears a commotion. Jayfeather tells Briarlight to get ready, it sounds like there is a fox in the territory. Cherrypaw and Molepaw come back to camp, excited. While they were out training with Brightheart a fox came along. As they hid in the brambles a mysterious warrior came along and got rid of the fox. Jayfeather delves into the Molepaw's mind to see what happened. He doesn't get a good look at the cat who saved the apprentices, but he can see that someone did. When he is done with them he tells Lionblaze that he thinks to rumors of a loner in the area are true - and he thinks it is Hollyleaf.
The night of the Gathering comes, and as Ivypool and Dovewing head to it they get into a fight. Ivypool is upset because she feels as if Dovewing thinks only the cats tied to the prophecy can protect the clan. At the Gathering the leaders give their reports. Onestar tries to accuse ThunderClan of crossing the border but Firestar quickly defends his clan and points out that Onestar actually has no proof. Caught in his own admissions, everyone is annoyed at Onestar. As the Gathering breaks up Ivypool can see Tigerheart trying to talk to Dovewing, but she cannot find out what is going on since Hollowflight is trying to talk to her about the Dark Forest. After Hollowflight is called away she is able to talk to Dovewing. At first she is worried that Tigerheart was trying to tell Dovewing about Antpelt but she quickly finds out it is about Dawnpelt's conviction that Jayfeather killed Flametail. Dovewing doesn't want to bother Firestar with this news, though, since she feels it is a lie.
After the Gathering Lionblaze offers to find the stray cat and get rid of it. Firestar agrees. He thinks he is going to find Hollyleaf but instead he finds Sol. Sol asks to see Firestar and unable to see a way to refuse, Lionblaze agrees. At the camp Sol takes credit for saving Molekit and Cherrykit. He also acts like he is everyone's friend. Jayfeather, Lionblaze, Firestar, Cloudtail, and Dustpelt are clearly unhappy with Sol's return but everyone feels like they cannot do anything about it if he did save the apprentices.
Dovewing is surprised to find Sol at the camp. At first she is excited to see someone so legendary, but she notices that not everyone in camp is so welcoming. Then as she listens to Sol talk she becomes convinced he is making up stories. Cinderheart asks her what is wrong and Dovewing admits that she doesn't like Sol. Cinderheart agrees with her, but feels if he did save Molepaw and Cherrypaw then they have to welcome him. Bumblestripe comes over to ask Dovewing if she will go for a walk with him but she tells him no. Hurt, he leaves. Cinderheart tells her to go after him and Dovewing finds herself doing that. They spend the evening together and Dovewing's powers come back. She realizes that while it doesn't feel the same as it did with Tigerheart, it does feel nice to spend time with Bumblestripe. The next day her powers are back fully and Dovewing is happy. Cinderheart and Ivypool assume her happiness is from her walk with Bumblestripe but Lionblaze realizes the truth.
Yellowfang comes to Jayfeather in his dreams and tells him that the clan will need an extra medicine cat in the future, so he should tell Cinderheart the truth of who she is. When he wakes up he tries to go about his duties. He snaps at Briarlight for being interested in Sol. Then he checks on Sorreltail and tells her she needs to rest more now that she is pregnant. He goes looking for Cinderheart but Leafpool overhears and seeks him out instead. She tells him he cannot tell Cinderheart the truth of who she is. She won't let Jayfeather explain and they get into a fight with her leaving. Jayfeather decides that for now Cinderheart should remain in ignorance.
I cannot believe Sol is back! And just after I was asking about him too. Talk about timing! He must have been the cat in the introduction talking about vengeance. I don't believe for one moment, though, that he saved the apprentices. Sol, put himself in danger? Never. That must have been Hollyleaf. Now, Sol let others give him credit for something another cat did? Always. And of course all the young cats don't realize how bad he is. He always has a way of manipulating people. At least none of the older cats are taken in - even if Purdy still is.
And Dovewing seems to be finding happiness in her own clan. This is good. And I am unsure of Cinderheart finding out the truth about her past. I understand the logic that they need more medicine cats, but Cinderpelt always wanted to be a warrior and now she has the chance. I'm not sure that should be taken from her.
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