Clear Sky is out wandering his territory when he runs into Tom. Tom argues to Clear Sky why he should join his group. Clear Sky accepts him, but then Tom brings out another cat, One Eye, and assumes he is welcome too. Clear Sky realizes he has been had and is upset. One Eye attacks Tom for introducing him, saying he can speak for himself. He then catches a bird to show Clear Sky that he is worthy of joining the group. Clear Sky is unsure about Tom and One Eye, and One Eye's behavior is violent and upsetting, but he feels it is better to have the cats in his group then wandering around.
Clear Sky, Acorn Fur, Tom, and One Eye are out in the woods when they hear someone approaching. Tom takes off to confront them and Clear Sky races after, since they are no longer guarding borders. It is Gray Wing, Thunder, and Mouse Ears. Gray Wing is furious to find Tom, since he had stolen Turtle Tail's kits. Clear Sky is shocked that those were the kits who Tom was with. Mouse Ear is angry that One Eye is in Clear Sky's group, and he warns Clear Sky that the rogue is dangerous. Tom taunts the moor cats over Turtle Tail's death, much to Clear Sky's shock. There is also upset over Clear Sky's admission that he is training his cats to fight, but he points out that there are dogs and foxes to consider. Everyone calms down and parts ways, but it was not a pleasant meeting.
Thunder ponders over his father's words and actions as they head back to their group. Tall Shadow and Gray Wing call a meeting. Mouse Ear's friends are upset that One Eye is a part of Clear Sky's group. Likewise, the moor cats are upset that Tom is living with Clear Sky. Gray Wing speaks of the wisdom of training their cats to fight. Jagged Peak wants to learn as well. Thunder goes to dissuade him but Holly tells Jagged Peak that every cat can train. Turtle Tail's kits are confused why everyone is upset that Tom is in the forest. Gray Wing tells them it doesn't matter what their father did in the past. Sparrow Fur is determined to find out what that is. Thunder, Lightning Tail, and Holly train the cats in fighting moves. Mouse Ear trains with Pebble Heart, but the young cat becomes upset. Thunder realizes it is not Mouse Ear who has upset him, but rather a dead mouse that Mud Paws has found. The mouse died from a sickness, and Pebble Heart is worried. Gray Wing and Thunder dispose of the body.
Back at the camp, Gray Wing reports on the sick mouse. The discussion leads to the spirit cats and Tall Shadow asks Gray Wing if they should tell their new rogues about them. Gray Wing feels they should or they will just hear it from someone else. The rogues are shocked to find out about spirit cats, and just as confused over their claw message. Mouse Ear, however, wonders if the blazing star might be a flower with five petals that he has seen growing across the Thunderpath. Excited speculation immediately breaks out and everyone starts talking over each other. Tall Shadow thinks it means returning to the mountains, Owl Eyes thinks it means following a shooting star, and Wind Runner another fire. Jagged Peak starts to say something about the number of petals when Gray Wing cuts him - and everyone else - off. Jagged Peak looks hurt, which makes Gray Wing feel guilty, but Holly immediately cheers him up. Tall Shadow decides to lead an expedition to the flower.
Thunder, Tall Shadow, and the new rogues go to look for the flower when Tall Shadow realizes most of the moor cats are following them. In the end it is decided that Mouse Ear alone of the rogues will accompany Thunder and Tall Shadow. Pebble Heart also goes with them. Gray Wing is upset to be let behind in charge of the camp. As they make their way to the area where the blazing star grows One Eye attacks Thunder, mistakenly thinking Thunder is trying to steal his prey. Thunder is annoyed with One Eye since they are supposed to be at peace. Pebble Heart realizes the prey carries the sickness and tries to stop everyone from touching it. One Eye doesn't listen and Thunder has to wrestle him away from the prey. Clear Sky shows up and asks what is going on. One Eye says nothing, but Thunder explains. Clear Sky is upset the moor cats were investigating the flower without him and he also questions One Eye about the sickness - but One Eye is evasive in his answers. They quickly invite Clear Sky to come with them and he sends his cats - including One Eye - back to their camp. One Eye is unhappy about taking Clear Sky's orders, but he obeys. Mouse Ear tells Clear Sky that he made a mistake in allowing One Eye into his group but Clear Sky bristles under the accusation. The cats cross the Thunderpath and find the flower. Everyone muses as to what it could mean. Thunder notices that the five petals are pointing away from each other. He asks Pebble Heart if he has any ideas. The young kit says no but Thunder suspects he isn't telling the truth. The cats head home with the flower, Clear Sky bringing some for River Ripple as well. Tall Shadow feels that the swamp area is beautiful, much to Thunder's confusion.
First, One Eye is clearly bad news. I wonder if he will be the obstacle to overcome in this book? I feel like the story is floundering a bit, but maybe that is just me and my impatience. Also, all the signs point to the five petals and five clans. Thunder notices the five petals pointing away from each other and even Jagged Peak even seemed to sense the answer lay in the petals.
Clear Sky, Acorn Fur, Tom, and One Eye are out in the woods when they hear someone approaching. Tom takes off to confront them and Clear Sky races after, since they are no longer guarding borders. It is Gray Wing, Thunder, and Mouse Ears. Gray Wing is furious to find Tom, since he had stolen Turtle Tail's kits. Clear Sky is shocked that those were the kits who Tom was with. Mouse Ear is angry that One Eye is in Clear Sky's group, and he warns Clear Sky that the rogue is dangerous. Tom taunts the moor cats over Turtle Tail's death, much to Clear Sky's shock. There is also upset over Clear Sky's admission that he is training his cats to fight, but he points out that there are dogs and foxes to consider. Everyone calms down and parts ways, but it was not a pleasant meeting.
Thunder ponders over his father's words and actions as they head back to their group. Tall Shadow and Gray Wing call a meeting. Mouse Ear's friends are upset that One Eye is a part of Clear Sky's group. Likewise, the moor cats are upset that Tom is living with Clear Sky. Gray Wing speaks of the wisdom of training their cats to fight. Jagged Peak wants to learn as well. Thunder goes to dissuade him but Holly tells Jagged Peak that every cat can train. Turtle Tail's kits are confused why everyone is upset that Tom is in the forest. Gray Wing tells them it doesn't matter what their father did in the past. Sparrow Fur is determined to find out what that is. Thunder, Lightning Tail, and Holly train the cats in fighting moves. Mouse Ear trains with Pebble Heart, but the young cat becomes upset. Thunder realizes it is not Mouse Ear who has upset him, but rather a dead mouse that Mud Paws has found. The mouse died from a sickness, and Pebble Heart is worried. Gray Wing and Thunder dispose of the body.
Back at the camp, Gray Wing reports on the sick mouse. The discussion leads to the spirit cats and Tall Shadow asks Gray Wing if they should tell their new rogues about them. Gray Wing feels they should or they will just hear it from someone else. The rogues are shocked to find out about spirit cats, and just as confused over their claw message. Mouse Ear, however, wonders if the blazing star might be a flower with five petals that he has seen growing across the Thunderpath. Excited speculation immediately breaks out and everyone starts talking over each other. Tall Shadow thinks it means returning to the mountains, Owl Eyes thinks it means following a shooting star, and Wind Runner another fire. Jagged Peak starts to say something about the number of petals when Gray Wing cuts him - and everyone else - off. Jagged Peak looks hurt, which makes Gray Wing feel guilty, but Holly immediately cheers him up. Tall Shadow decides to lead an expedition to the flower.
Thunder, Tall Shadow, and the new rogues go to look for the flower when Tall Shadow realizes most of the moor cats are following them. In the end it is decided that Mouse Ear alone of the rogues will accompany Thunder and Tall Shadow. Pebble Heart also goes with them. Gray Wing is upset to be let behind in charge of the camp. As they make their way to the area where the blazing star grows One Eye attacks Thunder, mistakenly thinking Thunder is trying to steal his prey. Thunder is annoyed with One Eye since they are supposed to be at peace. Pebble Heart realizes the prey carries the sickness and tries to stop everyone from touching it. One Eye doesn't listen and Thunder has to wrestle him away from the prey. Clear Sky shows up and asks what is going on. One Eye says nothing, but Thunder explains. Clear Sky is upset the moor cats were investigating the flower without him and he also questions One Eye about the sickness - but One Eye is evasive in his answers. They quickly invite Clear Sky to come with them and he sends his cats - including One Eye - back to their camp. One Eye is unhappy about taking Clear Sky's orders, but he obeys. Mouse Ear tells Clear Sky that he made a mistake in allowing One Eye into his group but Clear Sky bristles under the accusation. The cats cross the Thunderpath and find the flower. Everyone muses as to what it could mean. Thunder notices that the five petals are pointing away from each other. He asks Pebble Heart if he has any ideas. The young kit says no but Thunder suspects he isn't telling the truth. The cats head home with the flower, Clear Sky bringing some for River Ripple as well. Tall Shadow feels that the swamp area is beautiful, much to Thunder's confusion.
First, One Eye is clearly bad news. I wonder if he will be the obstacle to overcome in this book? I feel like the story is floundering a bit, but maybe that is just me and my impatience. Also, all the signs point to the five petals and five clans. Thunder notices the five petals pointing away from each other and even Jagged Peak even seemed to sense the answer lay in the petals.
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