When Mapleshade realizes that the Dark Forest has failed, she makes a bold and reckless decision. Time displacement. Why Didn't anyone think of this before? Now, Jayfeather, Lionblaze and Dovewing are stuck in the past in the old forest, right after Firestar has just received his 9 lives. The three now must find a way back home to fight the battle with before it's to late.

"Many moons ago, ShadowClan was weak and defenseless." The elder started, as he began grooming his paws. Stonepaw narrowed his eyes at that. "Even softer than ThunderClan." "What?" The fur on the dark tom's spine began bristle. "Quiet down now," Fogpelt rasped, his pale eyes glowed in amusement, "And listen closely, this is the story of ShadowClan's rise to power." (Ocs needed!)