Redpaw is the subject of a prophecy- one his clanmates tell him nothing about. If he is destined to be a great warrior and save the forest, why does he long so badly to be a medicine cat? Will he ever live up to his family's expectations of him? And what advice will his best friend, a young ShadowClan apprentice, have for him? Will he truly ever be able to fulfill his destiny?

After Brightpaw is attacked by her own leader, Clanmates Lightningclaw and Silverheart help her escape to ThunderClan, where her wounds will be treated and she will be kept safe. Here in ThunderClan, Brightpaw must cope with the changes and her new responsibilities.