Graystripe worriedly wants to check on his kits in RiverClan, Stormpaw and Featherpaw. Tigerstar interprets this as a sign from StarClan that the meeting is finished. ThunderClan and WindClan refuse the proposal, and Firestar begins to tell the cats of Tigerstar's treachery, but he is stopped as clouds move in, covering the moon, and lightning flashes. At the next Gathering, Tigerstar proposes to unite the other three Clans with ShadowClan to form one larger Clan, TigerClan, and reveals that Leopardstar has already agreed to join RiverClan with ShadowClan. Darkstripe is exiled from ThunderClan and is suspected to join his former ally, Tigerstar, in ShadowClan.

She later recovers and reveals that Darkstripe fed the berries to her, telling her they were a treat, so she would not tell Firestar about a meeting she'd witnessed between Darkstripe and Blackfoot, the ShadowClan deputy. Later, Firestar finds Sorrelkit poisoned with chewed up deathberries in her mouth. Upon returning, Firestar turns his suspicions to Darkstripe, a former ally of Tigerstar, who has been showing signs of alliance with ShadowClan. Lion and tiger will meet in battle, and blood will rule the forest. Bluestar, former leader of ThunderClan, gives him this prophecy: Four will become two. His leadership ceremony is interrupted near the end when a hill of bones appears in his dream, followed by a river of blood. Fireheart becomes the leader of ThunderClan, receiving his nine lives and the name Firestar from StarClan. Although surprised by how small Scourge is, Tigerstar offers him a share of the forest territory in return for BloodClan helping him to become leader of all four Clans. Looking for a shorter overview? Find one here! Tigerstar travels with Boulder to make a deal with Scourge, leader of a group of alley cats from Twolegplace who call themselves BloodClan. 'A suspenseful adventure story that urges readers onward.'

Certain to please any young reader who has ever wondered what dreams of grandeur may haunt the family cat.' Lion and tiger will meet in battle, and blood will rule the forest.' The time has come for prophecies to unfold, and for heroes to rise. In order to save his friends, Firestar must uncover the meaning of an ominous proclamation from StarClan: 'Four will become two.

ThunderClan's darkest hour is upon them, as Tigerstar's quest for power plunges the forest into terrible danger. Special thanks to Cherith Baldry Blurb Fire Alone Can Save Our Clan. Dedication This book is for Vicky Holmes and Matt Haslum, who helped find Fireheart's destiny.

Warriors book 6 the darkest hour