Thunderstar's Echo/Chapter 10

Detailed Plot Summary
Thunderstar's PoV


 * Thunderstar is on the Great Rock, with SkyClan and WindClan's leaders, Skystar and Windstar. The ginger tom asks where the others are, and Windstar replies that ShadowClan was coming. Skystar remarks that he could hear the cats of RiverClan, and smell fish, which causes all three cats to purr with amusement. Thunderstar notes that Riverstar was very wise and generous, but their diet left them with a distinguishable odor. The two leaders leap onto the Great Rock, and the Gathering begins.


 * The leader of ThunderClan volunteers to go first, stating that they have tons of news. Shadowstar asks if he was going to start with his new kits, purring with amusement. Thunderstar confirms the news, saying they have four healthy kits, two toms and two she-cats. Riverstar congratulates Thunderstar, and Shadowstar and Windstar do so too. Skystar's eyes are shining, and says he can't wait to meet them. The tom only wishes Gray Wing was there to congratulate Thunderstar. The tom is touched by his father's sincere happiness, and continues his news. He reports that the dogs that were terrorizing ThunderClan are no longer a threat, but they paid a price, and that Lightning Tail is dead. Murmurs of dismay arise from the gathered cats, as every cat liked and respected the former deputy. Thunderstar says he kept vigil for his best friend, saying it gave him a chance to say good-bye. The leaders agree this is a good way to honor the dead, and Skystar asks if the leader chose his new deputy yet. Thunderstar scans over his cats, seeing if any were worthy of the position. He thinks that none of them would ever replace Lightning Tail, and thinks he hears a whisper of his friend. The tom thinks that if Lightning Tail were here, he would tell the ginger tom not be such a mouse-brain, and that there was only one cat for the job.


 * Thunderstar makes his decision, and announces that the new deputy of ThunderClan will be Owl Eyes.