Code of the Clans/Code 3


 * Below contains in-depth information for code one of Code of the Clans. If you are looking for a shorter summary of the entire book, please check the main article.


 * Code Number: (3 of 17)
 * Page Numbers: ?

Chapter Summary

 * Leafpool says caring for weaker members of a Clan is at the heart of their way of life. They are taught to respect elders who fought bravely in the past, and kits who can't hunt yet. Moons ago, however, when blood was spilled over Sunningrocks, you would be shocked by the warlike answer a warrior would give you when you asked them what they fought for. Leafpool continues, saying this would change with a warrior named Splashheart.


 * A shadow of a fish cats on the stones in the river, and Splashheart waits for it to come closer. It's less than a tail-length away and he shoots out one paw, swiping the fat, slick fish out of the water and onto the bank. The gray tom finishes it off with a swift blow. Reedshine compliments him on his catch from behind him. She had mentored him until he received his full name, which was two sunrises ago. He asks her if she wants to share. The dark orange she-cat pads over and sniffs the fish before taking an bite, and Splashheart takes another bite from the other side. This is his second catch as a warrior, and it tastes as good as his first.


 * In front of them is Sunningrocks, casting a black shadow on the river. These rocks got warm easily in the sun, which makes them perfect for lying on and sharing tongues, or watching the river run. Some of RiverClan's elders can remember when the river flowed on the other side of the smooth stones, cutting them off from ThunderClan territory. A great flood came, however, covering the rocks. Afterwards, the river took a new path, cutting through on the opposite side of Sunningrocks, where it is now. This meant that ThunderClan could now claim the place as their own, which they did. Since then, the two Clans have fought over the rocks many times. Right now RiverClan scent is on the far side of the rocks, keeping ThunderClan out.


 * A cat is creeping along the riverbank, hidden by the stones' shadows. However, a squinting Splashheart can tell this cat is leaner and sleeker-furred than a RiverClan cat, who are plump and thick-furred thanks to their prey. He knows this is ThunderClan, and yowls they are invading. Reedshine tells her former apprentice that she'll get help, and orders him to stay on their side of the river until she gets back. His fur's on end as he gets ready for his first battle as a warrior. A ThunderClan cat snarls this is their territory now, and the gray tom retorts never. He is ready to start the battle by himself when his leader, Darkstar bursts from reeds and tells him to wait. He whirls around and protests they can't give their land away to the opposing Clan.