Blue Star led everyone back to the camp in a hurry. The cats who stayed behind were awakened by their noise. When Bluestar and the others walked through the gorse bushes at the entrance, the awakened cats walked out of the nest sleepily.

Half-Tail greeted: "Is there any news?"

Liu Dai asked: "Are the ShadowClan here too?"

Blue Star looked solemn. "Yes, they are there too," she said. She walked around the willow belt and jumped up to the high rock. In the past, she would have loudly called everyone to a meeting, but now there was no need - the cats had already gathered under the high rock. Tigerclaw also jumped up and stood next to Bluestar.

Bluestar said: "There was a little friction between the Clans tonight. I think Crookedstar and Nightband may form a new alliance."

Graystripe struggled Earth squeezed a small space to sit down next to Fireheart, and then asked: "How is this possible? Hasn't Night Belt already reached an agreement with Blue Star?"

"Night Belt?" A low hissing sound came from far behind the cats.

Bluestar explained: "He has been chosen as the leader of ShadowClan. He is going to the Moonstone tomorrow night."

"No one can do this without StarClan's permission in advance." You can't speak on behalf of your tribe at the forest meeting." One Eye muttered, but all the cats present heard it.

Bluestar nodded to the old she-cat and replied: "He has the approval of ShadowClan, One Eye. We cannot ignore what he said tonight." One Eye Nose He made a snort, looking very dissatisfied. Bluestar raised his head and said to everyone: "At the meeting, I advocated bringing back WindClan, but Crookedstar and Nightbelt didn't agree with this proposal."

Graystripe said loudly: "They don't Maybe they formed an alliance because of this issue, right? They almost came to war over the fishing rights issue." Fireheart turned to him and said, "Didn't you see them? Did they exchange glances after the meeting? They were all jealous of the Wind Clan's territory."

Sandpaw, who was sitting next to White Wind, asked, "Why?"

White Wind. Answer: "I suspect ShadowClan is deliberately hiding their strength. Nightbelt's ambition is beyond our imagination."

Willowbelt said loudly: "But what's the benefit of RiverClan doing this? There are enough fish in the river. They have no worries about food and clothing. It’s not a long way to go to the highlands to catch rabbits that are good at running!”

Spotted Tail was the most beautiful cat in the clan in the past, but now his voice has become hoarse and deep due to age. She spoke, "At the Gathering, some of the older cats in RiverClan said Twolegs had taken over part of their river."

Frostfur said, "That's right. They said Twolegs were taking over part of their river." The tents were set up by the river, which scared away the fish. They could only hide in the bushes and watch with hunger."

Lanxing thought for a while and said: "Now we must be cautious and not take any action that may bring the Shadow and River clans closer. Runningwind, Dustpaw, you are responsible for night patrol."

A cold wind blew by, and the dead leaves on the trees It makes a clicking sound. The cats whispered to each other as they returned to their lair.

At night, Fireheart had a dream! The dream was pitch black. Not far away is Reggae Road, which roars and stinks. The screams of the monsters on the reggae road were deafening, and the dazzling lights made him unable to open his eyes.

Suddenly, through the noise, he heard the faint cry of a cub. The heart-rending wails were mixed with the roars of the monsters.

Fireheart woke up with a start. The cry was still in my ears and could not be subsided for a long time. In the silence, only the thunderous snoring of the warriors around him could be heard. Someone was talking in sleep in the center of the lair, and it sounded like the sound of tiger paws. Fireheart's heart was filled with ups and downs, and it was difficult to return to sleep. So he walked quietly outside the nest.

It was dark outside the nest, and the stars were shining brightly in the sky. It was late at night. With the wails of the kits still ringing in his ears, Fireheart walked toward the infirmary. The smell of black stripes and long tails wafts in the air, they are on duty.

Fireheart took a few steps back and forth, feeling gradually calmer. He said to himself: "Everyone must be dreaming about Reggae Road." He strolled back to the lair, found his own nest, lay down, closed his eyes, and only listened to Graystripe mumbling in his sleep.

Fireheart was awakened from his sleep by Graystripe's voice. He realized that Graystripe was stabbing him. Fireheart said dissatisfiedly, "Don't make trouble!"

Graystripe whispered: "Wake up!"

Fireheart asked: "Why? We don't have to patrol today!"

"Bluestar wants to see us, now."

Fireheart followed Graystripe out of the lair, dragging his limbs and feeling groggy. A touch of morning glow has appeared on the horizon, and there is a gentle morning mist in the jungle around the camp.

The two of them trotted all the way to Blue Star's lair and whispered.

"Come in!" Tiger Palm's voice came from the lair. Fireheart couldn't help but feel frightened as she thought about what she had said to Bluestar on the way to the Forest Gathering. Did Bluestar tell Tigerclaw? Graystripe pushed aside the moss hanging by the door and walked into the lair, followed nervously by Fireheart.

Blue Star sat with her chest held high and her head held high, her eyes sparkling. Tigerclaw stood in the middle of the smooth gravel. Fireheart observed his expression carefully and found that his eyes were as cold and indifferent as ever.

Bluestar said straight to the point: "Fireheart, Graystripe, I have an important task for you."

Fireheart repeated: "Mission?" All worries disappeared and I immediately felt extremely relaxed and excited.

Blue Star ordered: "I want you to find the Wind Clan and bring them back home."

Tigerclaw scolded: "Don't be too happy yet, this mission It may be dangerous. We don't know where the Wind Clan is, and you can only rely on the scent they left to find it - and maybe enter the enemy's territory."

Blue Star said: "Go up. When you followed me to the Moon Stone, the place we passed was the territory of the Wind Clan, so you should be familiar with their scent! In addition, you are also familiar with the location of the Twolegs' territory in the highlands."

Fireheart asked: "Are we the only two?"

Tigerclaw said: "The other warriors need to stay in the camp. The leaf-falling season is coming, and we must collect as much food as possible. There won't be much prey to be caught in the next few months."

Blue Star nodded and said, "Tiger Palm will help you prepare for this trip." Fire Heart is like a thorn in the back: Blue Star trusts Tiger Palm as always. Why don’t you trust Tiger Palm yourself?

Bluestar continued: "You have to leave as soon as possible, and I wish you good luck!"

Graystripe assured her: "We will definitely find WindClan."

Fireheart calmed down and nodded in agreement.

Tigerclaw walked with them outside: "Do you still know the way to WindClan's territory?"

"Oh, remember, Tigerclaw. We just-"

Fireheart hurriedly interrupted Graystripe: "I just went there a few months ago." He glared at Graystripe and reminded Graystripe to be careful what he said. Graystripe almost let it slip that they and Ravenpaw had been there a few days ago.

Fireheart was so nervous that he couldn't breathe when Tigerclaw didn't say anything. Did Tigerclaw notice Graystripe's momentary lapse in speech?

After a long while, Tigerclaw asked, "Can you still recall the smell of WindClan?"

Fireheart secretly sighed.

They both nodded. Fireheart pictured himself searching for WindClan in the gorse bushes.

Tiger Palm paused, and then said: "Go to Yellow Fang to get some herbs before setting off. It can help you increase your physical strength and endure hunger. Don't forget, Night Belt is going to the moon tonight. Stone, don't run into him on the road."

Fireheart replied: "Yes, Tigerclaw."

Graystripe patted his chest and said, "We will never let Nightbelt find out. "

Tiger Palm said: "I hope so, go ahead!" He said no more, turned and walked away.

Graystripe said dissatisfiedly: "Not even a word of blessing."

Fireheart said half-jokingly: "Maybe he thinks we don't need it." Two cats passed by The venue walked towards the infirmary. Fireheart wondered to himself: Tigerclaw treated them no differently than he treated other warriors - wasn't he as sinister as Ravenpaw thought? It was already noon and the weather was still very cold. However, as the days shortened, Fireheart's fur grew longer and thicker, so he didn't feel very cold.

The infirmary is located at the end of Fernway Passage. At the end is a dark and narrow open space. In the corner of the open space is a large cracked stone. In the crack of the stone is the infirmary. Spottedleaf used to live in it. Fireheart thought of the gentle tortoise-shell doctor, and his heart ached. Ever since Spottedleaf's death, Fireheart has been thinking about her.

Graystripe shouted: "Yellowfang! Let's get some herbs for our trip!"

A low and hoarse response sounded from the cracks in the rock, and Yellowfang emerged from the cracks. Come out and ask: "Where are you going?"

Fireheart said happily: "We are ordered to find WindClan."

Yellowfang said loudly: "After becoming a warrior It's your first mission, right? Congratulations! I'll get you some herbs." He turned and left, and soon came back with a small bundle of hay leaves in his mouth. She put the herbs on the ground and said, "Use slowly!"

Fireheart and Graystripe ate the herbs without any taste in their mouths. Graystripe spat, "It still tastes so bad." Fireheart nodded, his face twitching slightly. The last time they went to Moonstone with Bluestar, Spottedleaf gave them this herb.

Graystripe swallowed the last mouthful of the herb, pressed his nose against Fireheart's shoulder and said, "Okay, slow eater! Let's go!" He said goodbye to Yellowfang, and from there Rushed out of the crack.

"Wait for me." Fireheart said, standing up and walking out.

Huang Ya shouted from behind: "Goodbye! Good luck to you, young people!"