The time for lies and secrets is over," she meowed. "The truth must come out. Starclan was wrong not to tell you who you were a long time ago.

The only thing that can hurt me is being apart from you.

Well, I'm more lopsided than a one-legged badger.

You're a medicine cat. I understand what that means now. StarClan go with you, Leafpool. I'll never forget you.

The time for lies and secrets is over," she meowed. "The truth must come out. Starclan was wrong not to tell you who you were a long time ago.

I have to stay here and bury her," he whispered. "Here, between RiverClan and ThunderClan. After this, not even her own Clan will want to mourn her.

There will be three, kin of your kin, who hold the power of the stars in their paws.