Into the Wild/Chapter 2


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 * Chapter Number: 2 (of 25)
 * Page Numbers: 34-39

Chapter Summary
Rusty's PoV
 * Bluestar shouts at Rusty, telling him that though he said that he is no threat to the Clan, he threatens it every time he takes prey. She tells him that though he hunts for sport, the Clan hunt to survive. Rusty feels shamed for having taken prey, and apologizes to Bluestar profoundly. Bluestar accepts his apology, and then tells him more about her Clan, and the territory.


 * Rusty asks if they are all warriors, to which Lionheart explains in simple terms how Clan hirarchy works. Bluestar then asks Rusty if he would like to find out what it is like to be a warrior, inviting his to the Clan. Greypaw is surprised at her offer, saying that only forest born cats with warrior blood can become warriors, to which Bluestar says that too much of warrior blood has been spilt. Lionheart then tells Rusty that he would only get training, and that he has no guarantee of becoming a warrior after living his kittypet life.


 * Rusty then questions the motives of the forest cats; Bluestar tells him they need more warriors. She tells him that he is still a tom, he had not been to the cutter (vet) to be neutered. Bluestar then tells him that although the Clan may not be able to give him the food or shelter he is used to, he will remain a tom and learn the loyalty of living in a Clan. Rusty asks if he can think about the offer, and Bluestar tells him that Lionheart will be ready to meet him at sunhigh to recieve his answer. The forest cats then depart, and Rusty heads home.