Moth Flight's Vision/Chapter 34

"We have give you the gift we will give all leaders: the gift of nine lives. From now on, you shall be known as Windstar."

— Half Moon hailing Windstar by her new name in Moth Flight's Vision, page 447

Moth Flight's Vision
Chapter number:	34 (of 37)
Page numbers:	436-447
Point of View:	Moth Flight
Chronology

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Chapter Number: 34 (of 37)

Page Numbers: 436-447

Chapter description

Moth Flight, Dust Muzzle, Spotted Fur, and Wind Runner have arrived at the entrance to the Moonstone. Moth Flight tells Dust Muzzle and Spotted Fur that they must wait outside, and she alone can take Wind Runner to visit StarClan. She is hesitant, but reassures herself that her bond with StarClan is special enough to make it through with her mother. She begins to guide a severely wounded Wind Runner down the tunnel, hoping that her mother can hold on. The path leads into a cave, and Moth Flight sets Wind Runner down next to the Moonstone. Wind Runner is still; Moth Flight frantically fears if it is too late. Suddenly the Moonstone lights up, and starlight floods into the cave through a gap in the ceiling.

Moth Flight hears Micah's voice telling her that everything will be fine. He tells Moth Flight that she has done well, and she leans into his side. Micah states that Wind Runner belongs to StarClan now. He tells her that one day, she will gather the petals of the blazing star, but not yet. She asks what he means, and he only tells her to watch. StarClan cat begin to appear around the Moonstone, one of them being Gray Wing. He steps forward and commends Moth Flight on her courage in bringing Wind Runner to the cave, and tells her that she is special because her ability to interpret signs. Moth Flight is impatient and urges StarClan to heal Wind Runner. Gray Wing responds that they cannot save her, but can instead give her a gift. Moth Flight fears that they are going to let Wind Runner die.

Gray Wing steps forward and says that he gives Wind Runner a life for determination. The she-cat jerks, and Petal then gives Wind Runner a life for friendship and loyalty. Moth Flight tells StarClan to not hurt her mother; Micah gives her a reassuring blink. Turtle Tail then gives her another life, and when Wind Runner sees that Branch is up next, she angrily hisses at him. Moth Flight is confused as to who he is, and Branch gives the she-cat a life for trust. Willow Tail, Morning Whisker, and Emberkit then give her lives for forgiveness, resilience, and love.

Half Moon takes Emberkit's place, and Wind Runner dips her head in respect when she realizes that it is Stoneteller- a cat who Gray Wing had often spoken of. The white cat tells Wind Runner that she is the first, and touches noses with her. Wind Runner thrashes; collapsing to the floor, still. Moth Flight glares at Half Moon, and exclaims that StarClan has killed her. She is desperate with rage, but her mother suddenly moves and stands up, her wounds healed. Half Moon welcomes Wind Runner as the first-ever leader to receive nine lives, and joy floods Moth Flight. Half Moon hails Wind Runner by her new name, Windstar, and StarClan cheers.

Characters

Major

• Moth Flight
• Windstar

Minor

• Spotted Fur
• Dust Muzzle
• Micah
• Gray Wing
• Petal
• Turtle Tail
• Branch
• Willow Tail
• Morning Whisker
• Emberkit
• Half Moon

Mentioned

• Gorse Fur
• Jagged Peak
• Unnamed gray she-cat

Important events

• Windstar is the first leader to receive the gift of nine lives from StarClan.

Ceremonies

Windstar's leader ceremony
Gray Wing: Wind Runner, with this life I give you the determination to bring unity to all the Clans. Petal: With this life, may you learn to love friendship and loyalty above all things. Turtle Tail: Don’t be afraid, Wind Runner. We are giving you a gift. A gift for all the Clans. With this life, I give you stubbornness to keep going in the face of future troubles. Wind Runner: What are you doing here? Branch: I know you hate me for leaving you. Wind Runner: You’re a coward, Branch! You abandoned me before I could even hunt properly! There’s nothing I want from you! Branch: I didn’t mean to leave you. Wind Runner: Yet you left me all the same! It was the kindest thing you ever did for me. If you hadn’t disappeared, I’ve never have met Gorse Fur. He’s a better cat than you could ever be! He has given me love and loyalty, and kits that I’m proud of. Branch: You deserve a cat like Gorse Fur far more than you deserved me. With this life, I give you the confidence to open your heart to other cats. I give you trust. Wind Runner: You lied to me. Willow Tail: I know. I led my Clanmates into battle for no good reason. I’m sorry. With this life, I give your heart the grace to forgive all cats, however weak or wrong they may be. Wind Runner: Morning Whisker? Morning Whisker: Hi, Wind Runner. […] Not yet. Wind Runner: Are you happy? Are you well? Morning Whisker: Yes. Half Moon and Gray Wing have taught me how to hunt. Wind Runner: You hunt? Morning Whisker: We hunt, and warm our pelts in sunshine and share tongues, just like you. Wind Runner: Is Emberkit with you? Morning Whisker: With this life, I give you resilience, to keep going, whatever troubles life brings. Wind Runner: Emberkit? Emberkit: Hello, Wind Runner. Wind Runner: It is so good to see you. Emberkit: I wish I could have stayed with you longer. But I’m happy to be with StarClan. There are moors for me to play on. One day I’ll show them to you. With this life I give you love. Wind Runner: Who are you? Half Moon: Half Moon. Wind Runner: Are you Stoneteller? Gray Wing and Jagged Peak have spoken of you often. Moth Flight too. I am honored to meet you. Half Moon: You are the first. May you carry StarClan in your heart always. Wind Runner: The first? […] Moth Flight: No! You killed her! I brought her here to be saved! Half Moon: Have faith, Moth Flight. Moth Flight: […] I don’t understand. Half Moon: Remember your dreams. […] You are the first of the stars that will rise. We have given you the gift we will give all leaders: the gift of nine lives. From now on, you shall be known as Windstar. StarClan: Windstar! Windstar! Windstar!
Reference: Moth Flight's Vision, pages 440-447

Deaths

• Windstar: First life; battle wounds caused by Clear Sky