Chapter 4
In the leader's den, Jayfeather spilled out the story of what Seedmist had said to Molefrost.
"I can't believe Molefrost didn't tell me." Bramblestar mumbled.
"Do you think it was because he was afraid of Seedmist, Jayfeather?"
Jayfeather nodded.
"Bramblestar?" Squirrelflight mewed, walking into the den.
"What is it, my trusted deputy?" Bramblestar asked in a smooth, silky tone.
"I'm expecting kits!" Squirrelflight squealed joyously.
"That's great news!" Bramblestar exclaimed, then his tone drooped.
"Then who'll be deputy?" He asked.
"How about Lionblaze?" Squirrelflight suggested.
"I guess." Bramblestar meowed.
"Lionblaze will be the deputy while you care for your kits."
Jayfeather brightened at the idea of his brother becoming the temporary deputy.
"But what if you die?" Jayfeather asked.
"Lionblaze won't become leader, and he won't die because he can't get hurt in battle. He'll still go by the name of Lionblaze, though." Bramblestar replied.
"But what if he gets sick?" Squirrelflight asked.
"I know Jayfeather will save him." Bramblestar answered his mate/deputy.
Squirrelflight nodded.
"Lionblaze it is, temporarily." She mewed.
And before Squirrelflight padded out of the den, Jayfeather noticed something quite peculiar about her.
She was glowing.
