Chapters Ten through Twelve Summary

In chapter ten, Waterlily is now around fifteen years old and Rainbow has done many things to ensure Waterliliy's continued high rank as a beloved child, such as giving her a Buffalo Ceremony marking her change from childhood to adolescence. Soon after this ceremony, Rainbow receives word that he being considered for the Kit Fox society. This is a high honor within the camp circle. The news of Rainbow's honor reaches a far off camp circle where Rainbow's close friend Palani lives. Palani sends word that he wants Rainbow and his family to come for a visit. Rainbow quickly makes plans to leave for Palani's camp circle soon after he has learned that he is accepted into Kit Fox.

Waterlily's family arrives at Palani's camp and they are told about a Sun Dance celebration that is going...