Quotes from Erin Hunter

Sorry. I've been in a foul mood since you left. I'm no better than a jealous kit.

Then Cedarstar turned to Foxpaw, repeating the same words and giving her the name of Foxheart. "StarClan honors your energy and commitment, and we welcome you as a full warrior of ShadowClan.

It's just . . . zebra . . .

he pictured the soft sparkle in her pale green eyes when she had licked his stinging paws, and his fur began to prickle with a sensation he had not felt before.

As Firestar entered, Sandstorm drowsily raised her head. "I thought of some names," she murmured. "How do you like Squirrelkit and Leafkit?

The clamor grew louder and louder until Jayfeather stood up, lashing his tail. "For StarClan's sake, shut up and listen!" he snapped.

Don't forget that my mother wasn't Clanborn, either. RiverClan won't forget it, that's for sure, but it doesn't make me weak or stupid.

I have come to tell you something very important," Firestar meowed. "When water meets blood, blood will rise.

Maybe it's the craziest thing I've ever done. But I love you, and I've realized that you mean more to me than my Clan. I've never thought about a life outside ShadowClan, but now, to be with you, maybe it's time I did.

As she spoke, the anger in Bramblestar's face was fading, replaced with a thoughtful expression. "I understand

Tail held high, Brokentail's tiny sister pattered forward into the circle to stand beside him. "I give you a life for love of kin," she mewed, the wisdom in her voice startling Yellowfang as it came from so small a body. "And as Clan leader, remember that every Clan cat is your kin.

Something is happening inside StarClan. All the Clans will be affected. This time will cannot rely on other Clans.

You don't have to try so hard! You're only doing it because you feel sorry for me!

Oh, Sunbeam, I want us to be together so much

With this life," said Willow Tail, "I give your heart the grace to forgive all cats, however weak or wrong they may be.

Gray Wing dreamed.

Your collar is a mark of the Twolegs, and that noisy jingling will make you a poor hunter at best. At worst, it will bring the Twolegs into our territory, looking for the poor lost kittypet who fills the woods with his pitiful tinkling." All the cats howled in agreement. Longtail went on, well aware that he had the support of his audience. "The noise of your treacherous bell will alert our enemies, even if your Twoleg stench doesn't!

Fireheart tried to hide his misgivings as he led the three RiverClan warriors down the tunnel and into the camp.

Lies bring shadows in which darker things can hide, never fear the truth, however blinding it may be.

will avenge your death," he promised softly.

It's not many cats who'd try foxhunting before they were even out of the nursery.

Toklo!" Lusa shrieked. "Do something! They're going to kill Taqqiq!" We should be so lucky, Toklo thought

have brought him for you, Fireheart," she meowed

His Clanmates had been without a deputy for too long; now they had one, and Brambleclaw knew he would do anything to justify StarClan's faith in him. CHAPTER 19 As Leafpool set out for her meeting at the Moonpool, her