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| − | |quote = I have good news to share today as well as bad. ThunderClan is still strong. We have |
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|speaker = [[Firestar]] to [[ThunderClan]] |
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|ref = ''[[Eclipse]]'', page 315 |
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==Chapter Summary== |
==Chapter Summary== |
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<small>''[[Jayfeather|Jaypaw's]] PoV''</small> |
<small>''[[Jayfeather|Jaypaw's]] PoV''</small> |
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| − | :[[Jayfeather|Jaypaw]] looks up at Firestar and thinks that he doesn't believe himself, and is unsure if the darkness will pass. [[Lionblaze|Lionpaw]] tenses behind him, and Jaypaw feels his uncertainty. [[Hollyleaf|Hollypaw's]] tail |
+ | :[[Jayfeather|Jaypaw]] looks up at Firestar and thinks that he doesn't believe himself, and is unsure if the darkness will pass. [[Lionblaze|Lionpaw]] tenses behind him, and Jaypaw feels his uncertainty. [[Hollyleaf|Hollypaw's]] tail swishes that ground, and [[Dustpelt]] calls if they can get rid of [[Sol]]. Firestar answers that [[Blackstar]] must make his choice, though [[Sandstorm]] wonders if he can even if it affects all of the [[:Category:Clans and Groups|Clans]]. Firestar declares that ThunderClan will continue their regular routine as they have always done, and that whatever change comes, they will listen to [[StarClan]] and use the [[The Warrior Code|warrior code]] as their guide. Hollypaw lets out a slow breath and murmurs the words, 'the warrior code' over and over, as if it gives her solace. Jaypaw envies his sister's faith and ignorance, as she clearly doesn't understand that Firestar is also taking comfort from his words. The gray tabby thinks that he must believe that things will be all right for his Clan, but Firestar shifts on his paws and announces that he has good news. |
:Jaypaw is surprised, and Firestar goes on that ThunderClan is strong, and that there are three new [[Warrior|warriors]]. Jaypaw flinches as Lionpaw and Hollypaw blaze with great excitement, and Firestar calls forth the two [[Apprentice|apprentices]] and [[Cinderheart|Cinderpaw]]. Pebbles crack as the [[leader]] bounds into the clearing from the rocks. the Clan is already making space for the [[Warrior Ceremony|ceremony]], and [[Brackenfur]] darts over to Hollypaw and smooths her fur with his tail, purring that she did well. [[Ashfur (TC)|Ashfur]] weaves past Lionpaw and notes that he will be a fine warrior. Lionpaw promises to make his [[mentor]] proud, and [[Squirrelflight]] shines with happiness while [[Leafpool]] purrs beside her. Jaypaw figures that she is pleased of Cinderpaw, and [[Cloudtail]] weaves around his apprentice, reminding her that he told him that he would soon join his denmates. |
:Jaypaw is surprised, and Firestar goes on that ThunderClan is strong, and that there are three new [[Warrior|warriors]]. Jaypaw flinches as Lionpaw and Hollypaw blaze with great excitement, and Firestar calls forth the two [[Apprentice|apprentices]] and [[Cinderheart|Cinderpaw]]. Pebbles crack as the [[leader]] bounds into the clearing from the rocks. the Clan is already making space for the [[Warrior Ceremony|ceremony]], and [[Brackenfur]] darts over to Hollypaw and smooths her fur with his tail, purring that she did well. [[Ashfur (TC)|Ashfur]] weaves past Lionpaw and notes that he will be a fine warrior. Lionpaw promises to make his [[mentor]] proud, and [[Squirrelflight]] shines with happiness while [[Leafpool]] purrs beside her. Jaypaw figures that she is pleased of Cinderpaw, and [[Cloudtail]] weaves around his apprentice, reminding her that he told him that he would soon join his denmates. |
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:Jaypaw closes his eyes, remembering that he had once dreamed of being a warrior. However, he reflects that the dream never left him, and he lets his jealously surge and ebb away. However, it is replaced by pride for his littermeats, and he purrs his congrats. Hollypaw rubs her muzzle against his cheek and thanks him, and Linonpaw flicks his brother's ear with his tail, noting that he hopes that Icepaw will fulfill her promise of cleaning out the bedding, as he won't do it anymore. Ashfur's tail twitches and he notes that Lionpaw will change his Clanmates' bedding if it needed, and [[Bramblestar|Brambleclaw]] pads forward, teasing that Lionpaw is already acting like leader. Lionpaw protests that he was joking, and Brambleclaw says that he knows. He circles his kits and stops beside Jaypaw, telling him that he is proud of all of them. |
:Jaypaw closes his eyes, remembering that he had once dreamed of being a warrior. However, he reflects that the dream never left him, and he lets his jealously surge and ebb away. However, it is replaced by pride for his littermeats, and he purrs his congrats. Hollypaw rubs her muzzle against his cheek and thanks him, and Linonpaw flicks his brother's ear with his tail, noting that he hopes that Icepaw will fulfill her promise of cleaning out the bedding, as he won't do it anymore. Ashfur's tail twitches and he notes that Lionpaw will change his Clanmates' bedding if it needed, and [[Bramblestar|Brambleclaw]] pads forward, teasing that Lionpaw is already acting like leader. Lionpaw protests that he was joking, and Brambleclaw says that he knows. He circles his kits and stops beside Jaypaw, telling him that he is proud of all of them. |
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+ | :[[Hazeltail]] and [[Berrynose]] bound toward them. Hazeltail congratulates them, while Berryose teases that they can make room for them in the warriors' [[den]]. From where she sits outside the [[nursery]] beside the playing [[Toadstep|Toadkit]] and [[Rosepetal|Rosekit]], [[Mousefur]] calls that she is glad that she isn't in such a noisy den anymore. Warmth glows form her pelt as [[Millie]] squeezes out of the den, a [[kit]] dangling from her jaws. The gray tabby drops [[Briarlight|Briarkit]] between the [[Elder|elder's]] paws, and asks her to watch the kit while she fetch the other two. At the sound of her patchy voice, Jaypaw notes that he will get Millie [[Medicine#Honey|honey]] after the ceremony. Millie adds that she thought her kits would want to see their first naming ceremony, and Mousefur promises to prevent Rosekit and Toadkit from trampling her. |
:Toadkit objects that they are not that clumsy, but falls silent as Firestar addresses the Clan, and starts the ceremony. Lionpaw claws the ground as Firestar says that familiar words, and he asks his warriors ancestors to look down at the three warriors. Hollypaw paces into the clearing, Lionpaw hurrying after her. Cinderpaw follows, paw steps even and strong, and Firestar asks the three young cats if they promise to uphold the warrior code and protect their Clan. Hollypaw, breath quivering, vows to do so, while Lionpaw stiffens with determination and makes the same promise. Cinderpaw agrees to do so also, and she sounds relieved and excited. |
:Toadkit objects that they are not that clumsy, but falls silent as Firestar addresses the Clan, and starts the ceremony. Lionpaw claws the ground as Firestar says that familiar words, and he asks his warriors ancestors to look down at the three warriors. Hollypaw paces into the clearing, Lionpaw hurrying after her. Cinderpaw follows, paw steps even and strong, and Firestar asks the three young cats if they promise to uphold the warrior code and protect their Clan. Hollypaw, breath quivering, vows to do so, while Lionpaw stiffens with determination and makes the same promise. Cinderpaw agrees to do so also, and she sounds relieved and excited. |
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:Jaypaw holds his breath, aware that they are very close to their destiny, and Firestar's fur brushes Hollypaw's as he names her as Hollyleaf. He steps back and notes that StarClan honors her thoughtfulness and loyalty. Lionpaw pads forward, and Firestar tells him that he will be Lionblazae, honored by StarClan for his courage and skill in battles. Firestar says Cinderpaw's name and pauses as she approaches, trembling with excitement. He declares that she will be known as Cinderheart in honor of those warrior who have gone before, and Jaypaw, detecting sadness beneath his mew, wonders if he is remembering [[Cinderpelt]]. He wishes his leader knew tat her spirit was shining through Cinderheart, and Firestar continues that StarClan honors her bravery and determination, and he says that she is a warrior at last. |
:Jaypaw holds his breath, aware that they are very close to their destiny, and Firestar's fur brushes Hollypaw's as he names her as Hollyleaf. He steps back and notes that StarClan honors her thoughtfulness and loyalty. Lionpaw pads forward, and Firestar tells him that he will be Lionblazae, honored by StarClan for his courage and skill in battles. Firestar says Cinderpaw's name and pauses as she approaches, trembling with excitement. He declares that she will be known as Cinderheart in honor of those warrior who have gone before, and Jaypaw, detecting sadness beneath his mew, wonders if he is remembering [[Cinderpelt]]. He wishes his leader knew tat her spirit was shining through Cinderheart, and Firestar continues that StarClan honors her bravery and determination, and he says that she is a warrior at last. |
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| − | :The Clan raises their voices and welcome the new warriors. Jaypaw notes that despite the vanishing sun and Blackstar's decision, ThunderClan will go on. He cheers with them, proud of his littermates and of Cinderheart, who fought hard to be a warrior. He notes that Cinderpelt's destiny has been fulfilled, but wonders about his destiny, and shivers, knowing that the Clans' time is coming to an |
+ | :The Clan raises their voices and welcome the new warriors. Jaypaw notes that despite the vanishing sun, and Blackstar's decision, ThunderClan will go on. He cheers with them, proud of his littermates and of Cinderheart, who fought so hard to be a warrior. He notes that Cinderpelt's destiny has been fulfilled, but wonders about his destiny, and shivers, knowing that the Clans' time is coming to an end and that he and his siblings will be the only ones who can save them. |
==Characters== |
==Characters== |
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Revision as of 13:57, 11 March 2016
| I have good news to share today as well as bad. ThunderClan is still strong. We have proved ourselves in battle, and we know that StarClan still watch over us. There are three new warriors to be named. |
| — Firestar to ThunderClan in Eclipse, page 315 |
- Below contains in-depth information for chapter twenty-five of Eclipse. If you are looking for a shorter summary of the entire book, please check the main article.
- Chapter Number: 25 (of 25)
- Page Numbers: 314-318
Chapter Summary
Jaypaw's PoV
- Jaypaw looks up at Firestar and thinks that he doesn't believe himself, and is unsure if the darkness will pass. Lionpaw tenses behind him, and Jaypaw feels his uncertainty. Hollypaw's tail swishes that ground, and Dustpelt calls if they can get rid of Sol. Firestar answers that Blackstar must make his choice, though Sandstorm wonders if he can even if it affects all of the Clans. Firestar declares that ThunderClan will continue their regular routine as they have always done, and that whatever change comes, they will listen to StarClan and use the warrior code as their guide. Hollypaw lets out a slow breath and murmurs the words, 'the warrior code' over and over, as if it gives her solace. Jaypaw envies his sister's faith and ignorance, as she clearly doesn't understand that Firestar is also taking comfort from his words. The gray tabby thinks that he must believe that things will be all right for his Clan, but Firestar shifts on his paws and announces that he has good news.
- Jaypaw is surprised, and Firestar goes on that ThunderClan is strong, and that there are three new warriors. Jaypaw flinches as Lionpaw and Hollypaw blaze with great excitement, and Firestar calls forth the two apprentices and Cinderpaw. Pebbles crack as the leader bounds into the clearing from the rocks. the Clan is already making space for the ceremony, and Brackenfur darts over to Hollypaw and smooths her fur with his tail, purring that she did well. Ashfur weaves past Lionpaw and notes that he will be a fine warrior. Lionpaw promises to make his mentor proud, and Squirrelflight shines with happiness while Leafpool purrs beside her. Jaypaw figures that she is pleased of Cinderpaw, and Cloudtail weaves around his apprentice, reminding her that he told him that he would soon join his denmates.
- Jaypaw closes his eyes, remembering that he had once dreamed of being a warrior. However, he reflects that the dream never left him, and he lets his jealously surge and ebb away. However, it is replaced by pride for his littermeats, and he purrs his congrats. Hollypaw rubs her muzzle against his cheek and thanks him, and Linonpaw flicks his brother's ear with his tail, noting that he hopes that Icepaw will fulfill her promise of cleaning out the bedding, as he won't do it anymore. Ashfur's tail twitches and he notes that Lionpaw will change his Clanmates' bedding if it needed, and Brambleclaw pads forward, teasing that Lionpaw is already acting like leader. Lionpaw protests that he was joking, and Brambleclaw says that he knows. He circles his kits and stops beside Jaypaw, telling him that he is proud of all of them.
- Hazeltail and Berrynose bound toward them. Hazeltail congratulates them, while Berryose teases that they can make room for them in the warriors' den. From where she sits outside the nursery beside the playing Toadkit and Rosekit, Mousefur calls that she is glad that she isn't in such a noisy den anymore. Warmth glows form her pelt as Millie squeezes out of the den, a kit dangling from her jaws. The gray tabby drops Briarkit between the elder's paws, and asks her to watch the kit while she fetch the other two. At the sound of her patchy voice, Jaypaw notes that he will get Millie honey after the ceremony. Millie adds that she thought her kits would want to see their first naming ceremony, and Mousefur promises to prevent Rosekit and Toadkit from trampling her.
- Toadkit objects that they are not that clumsy, but falls silent as Firestar addresses the Clan, and starts the ceremony. Lionpaw claws the ground as Firestar says that familiar words, and he asks his warriors ancestors to look down at the three warriors. Hollypaw paces into the clearing, Lionpaw hurrying after her. Cinderpaw follows, paw steps even and strong, and Firestar asks the three young cats if they promise to uphold the warrior code and protect their Clan. Hollypaw, breath quivering, vows to do so, while Lionpaw stiffens with determination and makes the same promise. Cinderpaw agrees to do so also, and she sounds relieved and excited.
- Jaypaw holds his breath, aware that they are very close to their destiny, and Firestar's fur brushes Hollypaw's as he names her as Hollyleaf. He steps back and notes that StarClan honors her thoughtfulness and loyalty. Lionpaw pads forward, and Firestar tells him that he will be Lionblazae, honored by StarClan for his courage and skill in battles. Firestar says Cinderpaw's name and pauses as she approaches, trembling with excitement. He declares that she will be known as Cinderheart in honor of those warrior who have gone before, and Jaypaw, detecting sadness beneath his mew, wonders if he is remembering Cinderpelt. He wishes his leader knew tat her spirit was shining through Cinderheart, and Firestar continues that StarClan honors her bravery and determination, and he says that she is a warrior at last.
- The Clan raises their voices and welcome the new warriors. Jaypaw notes that despite the vanishing sun, and Blackstar's decision, ThunderClan will go on. He cheers with them, proud of his littermates and of Cinderheart, who fought so hard to be a warrior. He notes that Cinderpelt's destiny has been fulfilled, but wonders about his destiny, and shivers, knowing that the Clans' time is coming to an end and that he and his siblings will be the only ones who can save them.
Characters
Major
Minor
Mentioned
Errors
- Either Briarkit is called male, or Bumblekit is called Briarkit.[4]
Important Events
Ceremonies
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References and Citations
| Eclipse chapters | |
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| Prologue • Chapter 1 • Chapter 2 • Chapter 3 • Chapter 4 • Chapter 5 • Chapter 6 • Chapter 7 • Chapter 8 • Chapter 9 • Chapter 10 • Chapter 11 • Chapter 12 • Chapter 13 • Chapter 14 • Chapter 15 • Chapter 16 • Chapter 17 • Chapter 18 • Chapter 19 • Chapter 20 • Chapter 21 • Chapter 22 • Chapter 23 • Chapter 24 • Chapter 25 | |