Chapters 18-19 Summary and Analysis

Hollypaw is perplexed about her brother's decision to become a medicine cat, but Firestar approves, even though he is somewhat bemused by the request, and he tells the youngster that Leafpool will be his new mentor. And Leafpool agrees to take Jaypaw on as her apprentice.

Hollypaw's off to fetch Brightheart. Jaypaw is concerned that his present mentor may be hurt when she learns of the decision. Jaypaw promises that he'll make sure that she knows his decision has nothing to do with her, that this is something has to do." Meanwhile Hollypaw gives youngsters Icekit and Foxkit some advice on fighting techniques. "Tuck your head in, Foxkit, and give her a good nip!" Firestar approves Brackenfur as Brackenfur as Hollypaw's new mentor and Hollypaw is overjoyed. Hollypaw flicks her tail happily. Not only is Brackenfur a great fighter...