Fire and Ice/Chapter 29

Chapter Summary
Fireheart's PoV

Fireheart watches Willowpelt as she rises, gets up, and stretches. He looks at Graystripe’s sleeping form, and thinks about Spottedleaf’s warning, “Beware a warrior you cannot trust.” The ginger warrior tries to break the ghostly silence, and notes to Willowpelt that it stops snowing, and she nods.

Fireheart hears a rustling of noise behind and smells Runningwind and Tigerclaw come out. They wash with Willowpelt, and Fireheart notes that they are ready for the dawn patrol. He partially wants to go with them to run, but a part of him wants to watch over Graystripe, who had insisted that seeing Silverstream didn’t change his loyalties, while Fireheart had disagreed, for when doing so he was breaking the Warrior Code.

Tigerclaw suddenly lifts his head as if smelling something and the breeze carries a WindClan smell. The four warriors stiffen, and see a cat running toward them through the gorse tunnel. It turns out to be Onewhisker who enters the clearing, while Tigerclaw hisses at him. Onewhisker says that ShadowClan and RiverClan are attacking their camp and that WindClan are fighting for their lives; that they are being attacked and outnumbered, and that this time Tallstar refuses to be driven out.

At this, Bluestar gets out of her den, and without even getting onto the Highrock yowls to the Clan to gather. Onewhisker smells of fear, as the Clan gathers and Bluestar announces the news. Fireheart is surprised, as he had thought that Nightstar could be trusted, and yet he had broken the Warrior Code to take WindClan’s home.

Patchpelt protests that they are leafbare weak, and that they’ve risked their lives for WindClan before. A few elders and queens murmur agreement, but Tigerclaw answers saying that if RiverClan and ShadowClan unite, they will soon turn on ThunderClan too, so it would make sense to fight with WindClan. At this, Patchpelt accepts his deputy’s words.

Yellowfang pushes her way through the crowd and tells Bluestar she should stay in camp. From the glance they exchange, Fireheart realizes that Bluestar must be on her last life. Bluestar nods and orders Tigerclaw to organize a head party and a backup party. Tigerclaw takes Darkstripe, Mousefur, Longtail, Dustpelt, and Fireheart for the lead party, and Fireherat is thrilled at this. Onewhisker is also in the lead party. The tabby warrior then tells Whitestorm that he will lead the rest of ThunderClan, including Brackenpaw, in the second party.

Tigerclaw asks if everyone is ready, and ThunderClan raises their heads and let out a battle cry. Tigerclaw charges for the gorse tunnel, and the rest of the cats follow him.

As he is running, Fireheart looks over his shoulder and sees Graystripe with a grim face, and eyes staring blankly ahead. Fireheart wonders if Silverstream will be in the battle, and feels pity for his friend. However, he doesn’t doubt himself fighting, especially as he felt responsible for WindClan after bringing them home. Spottedleaf’s scent fills his nose again, and Fireheart’s fur prickles at her words, “Beware a warrior you cannot trust!”

The snow eventually stops, but it is still hard to go through the drifts. Willowpelt calls to Tigerclaw, saying that they are being followed. Fireheart is afraid that they’ve run into a trap, and Brackenpaw jumps at a creaking branch. The ginger warrior hears light small, paws, and he correctly guesses who it is: he sees Cloudkit, with Brindleface’s two other kits, behind a log.

Tigerclaw spits at them and asks what they’re doing, while Fireheart winces when Cloudkit justifies that he wanted to join the battle. Tigerclaw says the Fireheart should deal with his kin, as he brought the white kit to camp. He is torn between fighting or taking care of Cloudkit. As a solution, he tells Brackenpaw to take them home. He waits for Graystripe to object, but his friend says nothing. Brackenpaw’s tail droops and Fireheart feels guilty, so he says that there will be more battles for the apprentice. Cloudkit protests and the patrol is amused at his words.

However, Tigerclaw is surprised at Fireheart’s decision, and sneers about how he wants to fight in that particular battle. Fireheart is angered by this, and retorts, “If only you were keen too! You’d give the battle cry instead of keeping us here while WindClan warriors die!” The deputy gives him a loathing look, then yowls to the sky and charges toward the WindClan camp.

When the patrols reach the top of of Fourtrees, Tigerclaw orders Fireheart to lead the way to camp, as he knows the way. He wonders if the tabby warrior doesn’t trust Onewhisker to guide them. Fireheart looks at Graystripe for help, but his friend’s head is bowed and his shoulders are hunched. Fireheart prays to StarClan for guidance.

He is surprised when he recognizes shapes of the land beneath the snow, such as a badger set, a rock he and Graystripe had climbed, and other things they had seen on their journey. When they reach the rim of the camp, Fireheart pauses, and tells everyone to wait. When the wind drops, he hears the sounds of battle, and of cats furiously fighting.



Major

 * Fireheart 1

Minor

 * Willowpelt1
 * Graystripe<span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA">1
 * Tigerclaw<span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA">1
 * Runningwind<span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA">1
 * Onewhisker<span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA">2
 * Bluestar<span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA">2
 * Patchpelt<span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA">3
 * Yellowfang<span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA">3
 * Whitestorm<span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA">4
 * Brackenpaw<span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA">4
 * Cloudkit<span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA">5
 * Brindleface's kits<span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA">5

Mentioned

 * Spottedleaf<span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA">1
 * Silverstream<span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA">1
 * Tallstar<span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA">2
 * Nightstar<span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA">2
 * Darkstripe<span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA">3
 * Mousefur<span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA">3
 * Longtail<span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA">3
 * Dustpelt<span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA">3

References and CitationsEdit

 * 1) ↑ Revealed in Fire and Ice, page 298
 * 2) ↑ Revealed in Fire and Ice, page 299
 * 3) ↑ Revealed in Fire and Ice, page 300
 * 4) ↑ Revealed in Fire and Ice, page 301
 * 5) ↑ Revealed in Fire and Ice, page 302