Bluestar's Prophecy/Chapter 16

"She relished using [Snowfur's] warrior name. They could be friends again now that they had left the apprentice den—and Thistlepaw—behind them. They'd hunt together, patrol the borders to check for scent marks and invaders, and never, ever be close to another cat."

— Bluefur's thoughts after becoming a warrior in Bluestar's Prophecy, page 218

Bluestar's Prophecy
Chapter number:	16 (of 45)
Page numbers:	215-228
Point of View:	Bluefur
Chronology

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Chapter Number: 16 (of 45)

Page Numbers: 215-228

Chapter description

Pinestar holds a ceremony to make Bluepaw and Snowpaw warriors, giving them the names of Bluefur and Snowfur. The ThunderClan cats cheer for them, and Stormtail calls their names up at the darkening sky. Bluefur realizes that he is shouting their names up towards Moonflower so that her mother can hear from StarClan. Bluefur momentarily feels a stab of grief, but her sadness soon fades, and she and Snowfur enjoy their moment. It is now newleaf, and Leopardfoot has moved into the nursery expecting Pinestar's kits and taken White-eye there with her for company.

That night, the two young she-cats have their warrior vigil, and at dawn, Pinestar relieves them of their duties and sends them to go to sleep. When Bluefur and Snowfur wake again at sunhigh and head out into the clearing, Sunfall tells the two she-cats that since they missed the hunting patrol, they can help Featherwhisker gather catmint from the Twolegplace. Sunfall explains that he wants to send Featherwhisker with a warrior escort since there has been so much activity with the kittypets recently along the border. The three cats head out into the forest, and Bluefur and Snowfur scan the forest looking for danger, eager to protect their Clanmate. Featherwhisker, amused, asks if they have seen anything.

The three ThunderClan cats soon reach Twolegplace and pad alongside the border markings. Featherwhisker explains that they are going to gather the catmint at an abandoned Twoleg nest. Suddenly, Bluefur sees something dark move in the bushes, and realizes that it is Pinestar. She considers making herself known to the Clan leader, but she remembers how angry he had been when he had found her here speaking with Jake, so she instead hurries after Snowfur and Featherwhisker. While Featherwhisker gathers catmint at the Twoleg nest, the two new warriors stand guard, successfully scaring away one kittypet. However, Bluefur also spots Pinestar and Jake up on a fence, talking together. She notes that Pinestar appears to be being friendly towards the kittypet, not aggressive.

Back in camp, after depositing all the catmint they gathered in the medicine den, Bluefur and Snowfur head out into the clearing again. Pinestar has already returned, and Featherwhisker tells him and Sunfall about the herb-gathering expedition. Sunfall is pleased, but Pinestar appears alarmed. Bluefur wonders if he is worried that they had seen him in Twolegplace. She also wonders what exactly he was doing there with Jake.

Characters

Major

• Bluefur

Minor

• Pinestar
• Snowfur
• Stormtail
• Dappletail
• Sunfall
• Adderfang
• Patchpelt
• Thrushpelt
• Featherwhisker
• Jake
• Unnamed tortoiseshell
• Goosefeather

Mentioned

• Moonflower
• Weedwhisker
• Leopardfoot
• White-eye
• Larksong
• Mumblefoot
• Thistlepaw
• Brambleberry

Important events

Ceremonies

Bluefur and Snowfur's warrior ceremony
Pinestar: Bluepaw, from this moment you will be known as Bluefur. StarClan honors your bravery and your strength, and we welcome you as a full warrior of ThunderClan. Serve your Clan well. Everyone: Bluefur! Snowfur! Bluefur! Snowfur! Reference: Bluestar's Prophecy, page 215