Changes: Lost Stars/Chapter 2

Revision as of 21:28, 17 June 2019

Spoiler warning: Plot and/or ending details follow.

Below contains in-depth information for chapter two of Lost Stars. If you are looking for a shorter summary of the entire book, please check the main article.

Chapter Number: 2 (of 24)

Page Numbers: 24-49

Chapter description

Leafstar calls a meeting underneath Tallrock, making Rootkit poke his head out from the nursery and then scramble into the camp clearing. Leafstar is shown to be standing on the tallest boulder in the camp that was covered in lichen and had an opening at the bottom for her own den. Rootkit hurries towards Tallrock only to be knocked over by his sister, Needlekit. The two playfight, ending with Rootkit telling his sister that he wants to hear what Leafstar is going to announce. She tells him she knows what their leader is going to say, and he replies that he does too.

The tom watches as his Clanmates leave their dens to gather. He sees Turtlepaw and Kitepaw exiting the apprentice's den to join their mentors, Blossomheart and Sagenose. Rootkit notices Plumwillow, Hawkwing, the Clan's deputy, and SkyClan's two medicine cats, Frecklewish and Fidgetflake, all assemble to hear Leafstar. A voice asks him if he knew what day it was, and Rootkit turns to see his mother, Violetshine standing a few paces away from them. The tom tells her that he does, saying that he and Needlekit are six moons old and are going to be made apprentices. Violetshine says he was right and then fusses over him, telling him he looks as though he was dragged through thorn thicket.

Leafstar then calls to the cats gathered below her and holds apprentice ceremonies for the two kits, naming them Rootpaw and Needlepaw with Dewspring and Reedclaw as their mentors respectively. He touches noses with Dewspring and promises the older cat that he would work hard. The Clan cheers his name, and Rootpaw thinks its the beginning of his Clan life. He cheers for his sister Needlepaw and he looks around seeing the excitement in his Clanmate's eyes. However, his mood drops when he sees his father, Tree, sitting at the edge of their Clanmates with an expression of detached curiosity. Rootpaw wonders if his father is proud of him, but reflects that his father was always seemingly detached from Clan life. Despite the many moons he had lived amongst them.

Rootpaw is congratulated by Kitepaw and Turtlepaw, the latter adding that their mother looks proud whilst Tree doesn't. Rootpaw picks up on Turtlepaw's easing tone and reacts, insisting that Tree is proud of them in his own way. Needlepaw also reacts before Kitepaw cuts in saying that Turtlepaw was only joking, adding that he also thought Tree was weird. Needlepaw jumps to the defense, saying weird is good and that her father is the best cat in forest at settling arguments. Kitepaw states that he hasn't done that recently, making Rootpaw point out that there hasn't been any need for him to settle matters and that thanks to Tree there was peace between the Clans.

The two older apprentices invite the newly made 'paws to make their nests, but before Rootpaw follows, he goes to ask Dewspring first. The gray tom agrees and tells him to afterward eat something and find him so they can tour the territory. Reedclaw agrees with this, and Rootpaw and Needlepaw bound off. Rootpaw spots Wrenkit and Tree nearby. When the tiny kit spots Tree, she shivers and cuddles up with her mother. Rootpaw rolls his eyes, knowing that Tree frightens the kit by telling her that her dead siblings were watching over her.

Tree walks over to his offspring, remarking that they are apprentices now. Needlepaw responds that it's great and they are going to tour the territory. Tree laughs and tells them to remember to not fight the foxes. He notices Rootpaw's moodiness and asks what wrongs, which the young tom replies nothing is wrong. Tree presses on, and Rootpaw mutters that he shouldn't have told Wrenkit about her dead siblings.

Tree backs himself up but Rootpaw snaps at him, saying cats don't say weird stuff like that. He glances up to see Tree's hurt look as he responds that the Clan ways aren't the answer to everything. Rootpaw ignores this, eating the last scraps of his mouse and thinking about he will be a committed warrior and prove his Clan wrong.

Characters

Major

Rootpaw^[1]

Minor

Mentioned

Bellaleaf's two unnamed kits^[7]

Important events

Ceremonies

Rootpaw's apprentice ceremony

Leafstar:	From this day forward, this apprentice will be known as Rootpaw. Dewspring, you are an efficient and loyal cat. You'll be Rootpaw's mentor, and I know you'll pass your excellent qualities onto him.
Everyone:	Rootpaw! Rootpaw!
Reference: Lost Stars, pages 27-28

References and citations

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 Revealed in Lost Stars, page 24
↑ ^2.0 ^2.1 ^2.2 ^2.3 ^2.4 Revealed in Lost Stars, page 25
↑ ^3.0 ^3.1 ^3.2 ^3.3 Revealed in Lost Stars, page 26
↑ ^4.0 ^4.1 Revealed in Lost Stars, page 27
↑ Revealed in Lost Stars, page 28
↑ ^6.0 ^6.1 Revealed in Lost Stars, page 31
↑ Revealed in Lost Stars, page 32

e Lost Stars chapters
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

e Warriors cliffnotes
The Prophecies Begin	Into the Wild • Fire and Ice • Forest of Secrets • Rising Storm • A Dangerous Path • The Darkest Hour
The New Prophecy	Midnight • Moonrise • Dawn • Starlight • Twilight • Sunset
Power of Three	The Sight • Dark River • Outcast • Eclipse • Long Shadows • Sunrise
Omen of the Stars	The Fourth Apprentice • Fading Echoes • Night Whispers • Sign of the Moon • The Forgotten Warrior • The Last Hope
Dawn of the Clans	The Sun Trail • Thunder Rising • The First Battle • The Blazing Star • A Forest Divided • Path of Stars
A Vision of Shadows	The Apprentice's Quest • Thunder and Shadow • Shattered Sky • Darkest Night • River of Fire • The Raging Storm
The Broken Code	Lost Stars • The Silent Thaw • Veil of Shadows • Darkness Within • The Place of No Stars • A Light in the Mist
A Starless Clan	River • Sky • Shadow • Thunder • Wind
Super Editions	Firestar's Quest • Bluestar's Prophecy • SkyClan's Destiny • Crookedstar's Promise • Yellowfang's Secret • Tallstar's Revenge • Bramblestar's Storm • Moth Flight's Vision • Hawkwing's Journey • Tigerheart's Shadow • Crowfeather's Trial • Squirrelflight's Hope • Graystripe's Vow • Leopardstar's Honor • Onestar's Confession • Riverstar's Home
Novellas	Hollyleaf's Story • Mistystar's Omen • Cloudstar's Journey • Tigerclaw's Fury • Leafpool's Wish • Dovewing's Silence • Mapleshade's Vengeance • Goosefeather's Curse • Ravenpaw's Farewell • Spottedleaf's Heart • Pinestar's Choice • Thunderstar's Echo • Redtail's Debt • Tawnypelt's Clan • Shadowstar's Life • Pebbleshine's Kits • Tree's Roots • Mothwing's Secret • Daisy's Kin • Blackfoot's Reckoning • Spotfur's Rebellion
Graystripe's Adventure	The Lost Warrior • Warrior's Refuge • Warrior's Return
Tigerstar and Sasha	Into the Woods • Escape from the Forest • Return to the Clans
Ravenpaw's Path	Shattered Peace • A Clan in Need • The Heart of a Warrior
SkyClan and the Stranger	The Rescue • Beyond the Code • After the Flood
Stand-alone graphic novels	The Rise of Scourge • A Shadow in RiverClan • Winds of Change • Exile from ShadowClan • A Thief in ThunderClan
Field Guides	Secrets of the Clans • Cats of the Clans • Code of the Clans • Battles of the Clans • The Ultimate Guide • The Ultimate Guide: Updated and Expanded Edition
Short stories and plays	After Sunset: We Need to Talk • After Sunset: The Right Choice? • Brightspirit's Mercy • Spottedleaf's Honest Answer • The Clans Decide • The Elders' Concern

[tbc124-1] 1.0 ^1.1 Revealed in Lost Stars, page 24

[tbc125-2] 2.0 ^2.1 ^2.2 ^2.3 ^2.4 Revealed in Lost Stars, page 25

[tbc126-3] 3.0 ^3.1 ^3.2 ^3.3 Revealed in Lost Stars, page 26

[tbc127-4] 4.0 ^4.1 Revealed in Lost Stars, page 27

[tbc128-5] Revealed in Lost Stars, page 28

[tbc131-6] 6.0 ^6.1 Revealed in Lost Stars, page 31

[tbc132-7] Revealed in Lost Stars, page 32

[1]

[2]

[3]

[4]

[5]

[6]

[7]

@@ Line 18: / Line 18: @@
 : Leafstar then calls to the cats gathered below her and holds [[Apprentice ceremony|apprentice ceremonies]] for the two kits, naming them Rootpaw and Needlepaw with [[Dewspring]] and [[Reedclaw]] as their mentors respectively. He touches noses with Dewspring and promises the older cat that he would work hard. The Clan cheers his name, and Rootpaw thinks its the beginning of his Clan life. He cheers for his sister Needlepaw and he looks around seeing the excitement in his Clanmate's eyes. However, his mood drops when he sees his father, [[Tree]], sitting at the edge of their Clanmates with an expression of detached curiosity. Rootpaw wonders if his father is proud of him, but reflects that his father was always seemingly detached from Clan life. Despite the many moons he had lived amongst them.
-: Rootpaw is congratulated by Kitepaw and Turtlepaw, the latter adding that their mother looks proud whilst Tree doesn't. Rootpaw picks up on Turtlepaw's easing tone and reacts, insisting that Tree is proud of them in his own way. Needlepaw also reacts before Kitepaw cuts in saying that Turtlepaw was only joking, adding that he also thought Tree was weird. Needlepaw jumps to the defence, saying weird is good and that her father is the best cat in [[the lake territories|forest]] at settling arguments. Kitepaw states that he hasn't done that recently, making Rootpaw point out that there hasn't been any need for him to settle matters and that thanks to Tree there was peace between the Clans.
+: Rootpaw is congratulated by Kitepaw and Turtlepaw, the latter adding that their mother looks proud whilst Tree doesn't. Rootpaw picks up on Turtlepaw's easing tone and reacts, insisting that Tree is proud of them in his own way. Needlepaw also reacts before Kitepaw cuts in saying that Turtlepaw was only joking, adding that he also thought Tree was weird. Needlepaw jumps to the defense, saying weird is good and that her father is the best cat in [[the lake territories|forest]] at settling arguments. Kitepaw states that he hasn't done that recently, making Rootpaw point out that there hasn't been any need for him to settle matters and that thanks to Tree there was peace between the Clans.
+:The two older apprentices invite the newly made 'paws to make their nests, but before Rootpaw follows, he goes to ask Dewspring first. The gray tom agrees and tells him to afterward eat something and find him so they can tour the territory. Reedclaw agrees with this, and Rootpaw and Needlepaw bound off. Rootpaw spots [[Wrenkit (SkC)|Wrenkit]] and Tree nearby. When the tiny kit spots Tree, she shivers and cuddles up with her mother. Rootpaw rolls his eyes, knowing that Tree frightens the kit by telling her that her dead siblings were watching over her.
-: {{CS|m}}
+:Tree walks over to his offspring, remarking that they are apprentices now. Needlepaw responds that it's great and they are going to tour the territory. Tree laughs and tells them to remember to not fight the foxes. He notices Rootpaw's moodiness and asks what wrongs, which the young tom replies nothing is wrong. Tree presses on, and Rootpaw mutters that he shouldn't have told Wrenkit about her dead siblings.
+:Tree backs himself up but Rootpaw snaps at him, saying cats don't say weird stuff like that. He glances up to see Tree's hurt look as he responds that the Clan ways aren't the answer to everything. Rootpaw ignores this, eating the last scraps of his mouse and thinking about he will be a committed warrior and prove his Clan wrong.
 ==Characters==

Warriors Wiki