Fire and Ice

Content Warning: This section of the guide includes discussion of death.

Tallstar (WindClan’s leader) approaches Fireheart and Graystripe. Fireheart explains that Brokenstar was driven away and that ShadowClan now has a new leader. He urges Tallstar to bring WindClan back to their traditional territory, because unless WindClan returns soon, they risk losing it to RiverClan and ShadowClan. WindClan agrees to begin the journey immediately, accompanied by Fireheart and Graystripe.

The journey is difficult, especially since many members of WindClan are sick and weak, and they must cross the dangerous Thunderpath. Members of WindClan are touched and appreciative of the care and bravery that Fireheart and Graystripe display toward them. Along the journey, they encounter Ravenpaw, who now lives with another “loner” cat named Barley, outside any clan structure. Although WindClan is suspicious, Ravenpaw helps them find food and shelter.

Fireheart, Graystripe, and Ravenpaw can eventually speak together alone. Ravenpaw explains that he safely made his way to this area after fleeing during the battle, and Fireheart explains that they led Tigerclaw to believe that Ravenpaw is dead. Ravenpaw is thriving in his new life, and Fireheart happily concludes that “he had made the right decision in helping Ravenpaw to leave ThunderClan” (95).