The following day, Leafpool and all of the resistors silently walked to the Moonpool. Each cat was terrified from what would happen if Thornstar caught them, but they all remained calm and brave. When they had reached the Moonpool, Onestar, the old WindClan leader addressed the cats.

"Today we gather here to rebel against the new Leader Thornstar," called Onestar, "Leafpool has told of a Prophecy that speaks of three cats that could bring down Thornstar. We must keep an eye out for three cats that show signs of soul, strength, or intelligence. It is our only hope. We should gather as many cats from around the area as we can. Sandstorm, you may speak."

"Thornstar thinks he has most of the ShadowClan Warriors on his side, and what he doesn't know is that we have Tawnypelt and Littlecloud," meowed Sandstorm, "since he believes that the two of you are on his side, I ask you to spy on him for us. I don't want you taking risks, just give us the information that you happen to hear when you are performing the duties he gives you."

"Yes," said Tawnypelt as Littlecloud nodded in agreement, "I will do anything to help; I am surprised he believes I am still on his side when he murdered my brother, and my love, Rowanclaw."

Sandstorm beamed at the two ShadowClan cats, "There is some other things that I need to address with you all. Stormfur and Brook, would you be willing to go to the Tribes and see if they will help us?"

Both Stormfur and Brook looked very uncomfortable until Stormfur spoke up, "I am afraid that this isn't a very good time for the Tribe, I am truly sorry, but we must help in a different way. Perhaps we could get Ravenpaw and Barley, I am sure that they would be willing to help."

"Very well," said Sandstorm, "but do hurry, and be careful. That is a very far journey, and then maybe you can tell us what has become of our old home."

"Yes," said Brook, "we will set off immediately after the meeting."

"Dustpelt, Birchfall, Sorreltail, and Whitewing," meowed Sandstorm, as she addressed the ThunderClan Warriors, "I want you all to search the east lands and the north lands for anyone who will follow us, and Daisy could you talk to the kittypets that you used to live with. They would be most welcome."

They nodded and set off to their duties. "And Crowfeather," said Sandstorm, "I would like you to take Whitetail and Nightcloud to Sundrown Place and convince Midnight the Badger to bring her family to fight for us."

"We can do that," said Crowfeather, "but I would like to take Mistyfoot with us to, I remember her asking me what Sundrown Place was like at a gathering, and I know that she would like to see it for herself."

Mistyfoot was sitting near Crowfeather and looked extremely happy.

Sandstorm allowed this and then began to scan the cats, "That leaves us with two more jobs, Rippletail, Reedwhisker, Mosspelt, and Voletooth. Will you all search the west lands and the south lands for any who will follow us? And the final job is for anyone who hasn't been mentioned. I want the rest of you to keep watch for anything funny going on around here. I have already got Brackenfur, Cloudtail, and Brightheart watching for the cats that could be the prophecy, and all the apprentices are to remain calm in times like these. Ferncloud and Squirrelflight are watching over the newborn kits, and Onestar, Leafpool, Longtail, and I are organizing these meetings. Are there any questions?"

"Yes," said Ferncloud, looking terribly sad, "what about my brother, Ashfur?"

"Ferncloud, you know he went to follow Thornstar," meowed Sandstorm sadly, "and I forbid you to tell him anything of these meetings. If he wants to join us than he must prove he is no longer loyal to Thornstar."

Leafpool then went to stand beside her mother, "I would like to conclude this meeting by honoring who we have lost in these times. Firestar, Brambleclaw, Spiderleg, Barkface, Mousfur, Mothwing, Beechfur, Weaselfur, Tornear, and Owlwhisker. We have lost to many and it has to stop. My apprentice Jaypaw, and Willowpaw are going to be working on the wounded as Littlecloud and I, the only remaining medicine cats, are far to busy. The meeting is over, all of you can go to your duties now, and be careful."