I gaped at him. Shocked meows rippled through my Clan.
"You didn't exile Crowfeather." accused Ashfoot, looking at her son, who snarled. "And he was going to run away with Leafpool. Why such a harsh punishment for Heathertail?"
Onestar bristled. "I make the descicions, Ashfoot. Don't question them."
Ashfoot growled softly, but fell silent. I drew myself up.
"If that is your wish Onestar, then I will leave." I meowed, my voice cold and strong. I betrayed none of the panic inside me. Where would I go?
"Onestar, get your Clan off ThunderClan territory." Firestar ordered.
With a mutinous look, my father gathered WindClan, and left. I touched my nose to Lionblaze's one last time. "Goodbye." I said softly.
"Heathertail!" he cried urgently. I looked at Firestar, who gazed calmly back. Lionblaze turned to his leader. "Firestar. Do something! Let her join ThunderClan!"
"Certainly not!" came a shocked voice. Sandstorm pushed her way forward with Brambleclaw, the deputy, next to her. "That would only aggravate WindClan. And remember, this is what the battle is all about."
"Sandstorm!" protested Squirrelflight, glaring at her mother. Sandstorm curled her lip.
"Heathertail." Firestar said. "What are you going to do?"
"I don't know." I replied.
"Well, you certainly can't go back to WindClan, and you can't go to ShadowClan. You may stay in our territory, if you wish. But I am not able to offer you a place in my Clan."
"Thank you, Firestar, and I understand that." I told him. He dipped his head.
"We'll return to camp now." he ordered.
"I'm staying with Heathertail." Lionblaze declared.
"No, you're coming back with us." growled Brambleclaw. Sandstorm sniffed.
"He can stay. I want no more fighting, especially not between Clanmates." Firestar said wearily. He looked at Lionblaze.
"Thank you." he murmured.
ThunderClan turned and left, leaving me and Lionblaze alone.