Leafstar/Quotes

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This page contains numerous quotes for Leafstar.

Quotes[]

Billystorm: "I love my housefolk, and they're kind to me. I know they make my life so much easier than it would be if I lived in the Clan all the time. But I could never leave you."

Leafstar: "I would never want you to."

—Leafstar asking if Billystorm was going to stay in the gorge^{SkyClan's Destiny, page 305}

"You have to stop thinking about Billystorm in that way, right now! You have a different destiny, one that involves the future of the whole Clan. And it is a path that you must walk alone."

―Echosong to Leafstar ^{SkyClan's Destiny, page 323}

Skywatcher: "You must feel as though these visitors have been using SkyClan for their own ends."

Leafstar: "Yes! That's exactly how it feels."

Skywatcher: "But they have been loyal to their adopted Clan. They have hunted and fought for you. Remember the rats, and the cruel Twoleg, and the wounded Twoleg kit? Other Clans would help one another in times of great need."

Leafstar: "You mean the forest Clans? They didn't exactly help SkyClan in the end, did they?"

Skywatcher: "Maybe this is your chance to show forgiveness, to prove that SkyClan has recovered and grown stronger from that time, and can show mercy of its own."

—Leafstar confiding in Skywatcher^{SkyClan's Destiny, pages 401-402}

«This is how Clan cats fight. We do not try to kill, and we do not make enemies of the weak or the young.»

—Leafstar's thoughts on Clan cats fighting ^{SkyClan's Destiny, page 450}

Leafstar: "Silence! I will not hear such talk. Have you forgotten our history? SkyClan has endured so much. When Twolegs invaded our old territory and drove us out, when the other Clans refused to share with us—not even that could end SkyClan. And this new attack won't, either!"

Sharpclaw: "I know my history as well as any cat. And I've been wondering why we're so keen to find the spark that remains—if that really does mean the kin of Firestar—when the other Clans are at least part of the reason why we were driven to settle here in the gorge in the first place."

Leafstar: "Yes, the other Clans have failed us in the past. But if StarClan says that we must find ThunderClan, their will is not to be questioned."

—Leafstar and Sharpclaw^{Hawkwing's Journey, page 163}

"Surviving our exile from our first territory is what made SkyClan who we are. Of course, I don't know for sure, but I suspect that the other four Clans, wherever they are, don't have anything close to our spirit, because they've never been through the same troubles. [...] It took a long time—and a visit from Firestar and Sandstorm—before we could find a way to put ourselves right. I'm afraid that if we are driven into exile again, SkyClan may be lost forever."

―Cherrytail about SkyClan's future ^{Hawkwing's Journey, page 167}

"The important thing now is to follow the prophecy. Our Clan is on the verge of being destroyed. If we want to save SkyClan, we must find the spark that remains. Then we will see what the future holds for us."

―Leafstar to SkyClan following the battle of the gorge ^{Hawkwing's Journey, page 215}

"We mustn't lose faith. I know it will be a difficult journey, even if it is a short one. But we must remember what is at stake here: the future of SkyClan."

―Leafstar to Waspwhisker ^{Hawkwing's Journey, page 368}

"The lake was never meant to be our new camp. It was simply somewhere to regroup, while we waited for a new sign from StarClan, or figured out once and for all what they were asking of us. And now, dogs and Twolegs give us trouble, and our young cats have begun to drift away from Clan life. It is past time for SkyClan to leave this place, and resume our quest to seek out the other Clans."

―Leafstar to her Clan about the lake ^{Hawkwing's Journey, page 369}

Leafstar: "I'm going to miss this place. I wanted so much for it to be our home forever. But it isn't."

Hawkwing: "Perhaps something even better is waiting for us."

Leafstar: "I hope so."

—Leafstar and Hawkwing after she announces they're leaving the lake^{Hawkwing's Journey, page 372}

«The SkyClan cats were kind, but she was used to the order and routine of the ThunderClan camp. Leafstar seemed more like an ordinary warrior than a leader. She worked and hunted and patrolled alongside her Clanmates as though she were no different.»

—Twigpaw's thoughts about Leafstar's leadership ^{Darkest Night, page 56}

Hawkwing: "We'll be home soon, hopefully with some more of our Clanmates. (to Violetpaw) There are so many cats I want you to meet."

Leafstar: "I hope you find them."

Hawkwing: "We will find as many as we can. Soon we will be a bustling Clan again."

Leafstar: "We will never be as we once were."

—Leafstar bidding Hawkwing farewell on their quest back to the gorge^{Darkest Night, pages 87-88}

Leafstar: "Get inside! Have you got bees in your brain?"

Tawnypelt: "Maybe it's different for SkyClan, since you're not used to having other Clans around. But we can't let another Clan suffer, if they might need our help."

Leafstar: "Are you implying that SkyClan cares less for other Clans than ShadowClan does? Because that isn't true. We care about all the Clans, but my first responsibility is to SkyClan—and in case you forgot, you're a SkyClan cat now, Tawnypelt. And I just ordered you to go inside!"

Tawnypelt: "I'm sorry, Leafstar, but I can't. I'm going to find out where the fire is, and see if another Clan needs help."

Leafstar: "[...] Very well. Hawkwing, you're in charge."

—Tawnypelt and other ShadowClan warriors wanting to help RiverClan during the fire^{River of Fire, pages 179-181}

Mistystar: "Greetings, Leafstar."

Leafstar: "Greetings. What's all this about?"

Hawkwing: "I thought it would be a good idea if the RiverClan cats stayed in the old ShadowClan camp. Only temporarily, of course. I hope you don't mind that I offered."

Leafstar: "Of course not. After all the help the other Clans have given us, it's the least we can do. [...] Escort the RiverClan cats to the old ShadowClan camp. And see that they have everything that they need."

Mistystar: "My Clan and I thank you, Leafstar. We are in your debt. And you can be sure that we won't trespass on your generosity for long."

Leafstar: "It's good to see you again."

Tawnypelt: "Leafstar, I'm sorry. I meant no disrespect when—"

Leafstar: "Enough! Tawnypelt, you and the other former ShadowClan cats must decide which you want to be: ShadowClan or SkyClan. If you want to be ShadowClan, you must get off SkyClan territory. If you want to be SkyClan, you must never question my judgment again."

Tawnypelt: "Of course, Leafstar."

—Leafstar offering shelter to RiverClan after the fire, and her rebuking Tawnypelt^{River of Fire, pages 188-189}

Tree: "[Echosong] says you must stay."

Leafstar: "Echosong's vision may have led us here, but it will not keep us here. I must do what's right for SkyClan now, not what was right for us when Echosong was alive."

Tree: "She says SkyClan must stay."

Leafstar: "I've heard from every cat now, both living and dead. Thank you for your concern, but I can't risk my Clan on the visions of loners. You don't truly understand what is means to be a Clan cat. No one voice can be louder than another. Only the good of the Clan counts."

—Tree and Leafstar about SkyClan leaving the lake^{The Raging Storm, pages 199-200}

"That doesn't mean you should die there! There was nothing for us at the lake. No land! No prey! No respect! we would have had to fight for every morsel. Is that really how you want to live? Treated like rogues? Have you forgotten who you are? You're SkyClan. The lake was never home. StarClan only wanted us there for some prophecy that was never to do with us. Why should we sacrifice ourselves for Clans who don't even respect us?"

―Leafstar to her Clanmates about leaving the lake ^{The Raging Storm, page 234}

Leafstar: "And what about ShadowClan?"

Tigerstar: "ShadowClan only ever wanted fairness. If I hadn't stood up for what belonged to ShadowClan, nothing would have changed. You would have kept half our land, and my Clanmates would have faced countless moons of hunger."

Leafstar: "That's one way of looking at it."

—Leafstar and Tigerstar at a Gathering^{The Raging Storm, page 319}

"The Clans are on edge. Who knows what will happen next? We've had no word from StarClan. Bramblestar is spreading panic and fear, throwing around accusations about codebreakers. If he's trying to use StarClan's silence to make ThunderClan more powerful, we need to be on the alert. SkyClan needs strong, reliable warriors. There's no time for your antics. You need to try harder. You owe it to your Clan, to your mentor, and to yourself."

―Leafstar to Rootpaw ^{The Silent Thaw, page 131}

"This will be a difficult time for the other Clans. Our home is beside the lake now, even if StarClan's message doesn't include us, we must support every Clan in whatever they decide."

―Leafstar to SkyClan ^{The Silent Thaw, page 175}

Leafstar: "Wait a moment, Bramblestar. You've only just returned from the Dark Forest. Perhaps you should let the other leaders handle this."

Squirrelflight: "You should be glad to have him back!"

Leafstar: "I am. But let's not forget, he was away from us for a long time."

Squirrelflight: "What does that mean?"

Leafstar: "Isn't it possible he might have been tainted by his time there?"

Squirrelflight: "Tainted?"

Mistystar: "The Dark Forest breeds evil. We've witnessed it time after time."

Tigerstar: "Oh, have we? Because I trained there during the Great Battle, and somehow I emerged a sensible cat."

Mistystar: "(snorts)"

Harestar: "That may be up for debate, but I, too, trained there. I'm not sure you understand what you're implying, Leafstar."

Leafstar: "I understand perfectly well, thank you. There's never before been a living cat who spent so much time in the Dark Forest, has there? Even in the Great Battle, the warriors returned home after their training—at least, that's what I understand? [...] And don't forget Ashfur lived in Bramblestar's body for over a moon. I'm only saying—we can't be sure his influence is gone."

—Leafstar to the other leaders after Bramblestar's return^{A Light in the Mist, pages 79-81}

Leafstar: "I'm worried about Tigerstar."

Squirrelflight: "Me too. He was edgy even before the RiverClan trouble. He always seemed to be demanding meetings or proposing missions. Now he wants to start running RiverClan."

Bramblestar: "He's trying to help."

Squirrelflight: "I wish he'd confine his help to his own Clan."

Leafstar: "I can't imagine why he thought any Clan would support his idea of taking over RiverClan."

Bramblestar: "He didn't say he plans to take over for good."

Leafstar: "Does a hawk say it wants to hunt? Does a fish say it wants to swim? From what I hear, ambition is in Tigerstar's blood. He can't help himself."

Bramblestar: "Tigerstar and I share blood."

Leafstar: "Of course. But Tigerstar leads ShadowClan, like the first Tigerstar did. I would never imply that you..."

—Leafstar discussing her worries about Tigerstar to Bramblestar and Squirrelflight^{Sky, pages 230-231}

Leafstar: "I'm surprised you dare show your face! How can you excuse yourself for taking over RiverClan? This was a foolish act. It will never benefit you or ShadowClan! I've heard the stories of what happened when the first Tigerstar took over RiverClan, and I'm sure you haven't forgotten them. You should be ashamed to follow in the paw steps of your famous ancestor! Don't imagine that any cat here would ever let that happen again."

Tigerstar: "I'm not the first Tigerstar! I would never make the same mistakes. And I'm not taking over RiverClan. I'm helping RiverClan sort out their problems."

Leafstar: "Oh, really? And hedgehogs fly. What actually happened, is that ShadowClan invaded RiverClan's camp and forced them to fight. I'm sure that the warrior code would never permit that. So what's your excuse, Tigerstar?"

—Leafstar rebuking Tigerstar at the Gathering^{Shadow, pages 26-27}

Leafstar: "It's strange that the one cat in RiverClan who could communicate with StarClan has disappeared."

Tigerstar: "What are you insinuating?"

Leafstar: "The longer it takes for RiverClan to choose a leader, the longer you can keep your warriors on their land."

Tigerstar: "Do you think I want to be there?"

Leafstar: "Of course you do, or else you'd never have crossed their border in the first place."

—Leafstar arguing with Tigerstar about RiverClan^{Thunder, page 132}

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