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We’ve made it.

I can barely believe it,

but we’ve made it.

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 At least,
I hope that’s true.

Our destination.

I hope this is where

StarClan wants us.

Because with all THAT this

journey has taken out of us…

Guided by StarClan…

Look at But will the

that lake! It’s beautiful. territory be right
It’s all for us?
beautiful.

…We’ve arrived at
our new home.

2 3
 Maybe…
maybe we can make a
new start here.
…I don’t think
any of the Clans could Maybe Tallstar
survive another one. can heal.

None of this would’ve

been necessary if not
for the Twolegs.

I’m Mudclaw. Deputy

of WindClan.

We’d lived near them

for as long as any cat could
remember.

Second in command to
Tallstar, our leader.

As long as we
stayed away from their dens,
everything was fine.

The journey has

weakened him.

4 5
 But then they Everything the Clans
came into the forest — had worked for. Everything generation after
we had built, generation…
Our forest

— with their roaring, …Gone in a heartbeat.

stinking metal monsters,

We had to find a new home.

All of us. And for that
to happen…

and they drove us

out.

…All four Clans had to

work together.

6 7
 ON THIS JOURNEY I LEARNED
THINGS I HAD NEVER KNOWN
It meant we had to
ABOUT THE WORLD.
cross territory we’d never
seen before…

…Put kits and elders

through distress they never
should’ve had to deal with…

…Until we found a
place far away from
the Twolegs and their
monsters.

Saw things I never

knew existed.

I can’t...

And as we
traveled…

8 9
 Whatever I have to do
to secure the future of
my Clan —

…As more and more dangers

revealed themselves…

Build a new home in

this strange, unfamiliar
place?

Marshkit!

Defend against any

…I grew more and threats to our safety?
more resolved.

10 11
 What gets decided now — how
Whatever it the new territories are
takes… divided —

will affect all four Clans

for generations to come.
…I’ll do it.

WindClan needs to And I can tell, just from

remember. looking at the tired, hungry
cats around me…

…Journey or not,
other Clans...

can’t. Be.

Trusted.

12 13
 …It’s time to meet
with the other Clan
leaders.

I had hoped a solid night’s

Oh no…
rest would give Tallstar
some energy.

They’re ready to send a

patrol out to explore
the new territory.

>kaff kaff<

I CAN SEE NOW — THAT

HOPE WAS FOR NOTHING.

Tallstar…

Mudclaw…you’ll need
to…represent WindClan.

The journey took…

so much out of me…
I doubt I could even…
stand up right now.

14 15
 Are you This new home is…
sure? I’m only Will they a chance…for the Clans
a deputy. even listen to live together…in peace
to me? and friendship.

Well…
that’s a noble
thought.

Every cat…

But friendship
I know isn’t as important as
you’ll… make sure…
in every Clan… making sure WindClan has
respects you, the territory, the prey,
Mudclaw. WindClan is that we need.
treated fairly.

Mudclaw —
wait.

The other Clans must

respect our borders, right
from the beginning. I have
to see to that.

>sigh<

As you say.
Represent…
WindClan.

Stand firm.

You need to…

keep the peace,
Mudclaw.
But remember.
The other Clans …not our
enemies. That is an order.
are…
From your leader.

16 17
 Between his It would help if I had
Barkface. illness and how much the proper herbs, but I don’t
the journey took out of know where to find them.
him…
Not in leafbare.
Not here.

Come here.

And even if I did

have all the
herbs I need…

Tallstar seems
so weak.

isn’t there
something you can do Take two warriors and
to help him recover? I think you should go FIND some herbs.
prepare to become leader.
Very soon.

Tallstar has always

been strong, Mudclaw, But No. No. And be careful.
he’s getting old. Not yet. We don’t know what
dangers we’re facing here
yet.
18 19
 Tallstar may not
…But I’m not
be able to attend…
about to let WindClan
get left out of this.

Cats of all
Clans!

Today there are

decisions to be made and
tasks to be carried out.

Hunting patrols
will go out right WindClan will take
away. the hills and RiverClan
can fish in the lake.
ThunderClan —

20 21
 Show a bit
Not for of respect!
Mudclaw, what
much longer.
are you doing, giving
orders like this? Tallstar was the
leader of our Clan when
you were a kit mewling in
the nursery.

That’s
enough.

The last time I

looked, Tallstar Why is Onewhisker
was still leader of closing his eyes to the
WindClan! facts?

Some cat has

to take charge of I’m not
WindClan. a kit now! I’m
the deputy.

Do you want the

other Clans to divide the And Tallstar hasn’t
territory among themselves done much to lead
and leave us since we left the
us out? forest.

Onewhisker, I know Mudclaw

you’re worried about is only doing his
Tallstar. duty.
As if we
would!

22 23
 We’ve been
He doesn’t need to too scattered for
act like he’s leader too long.
already.

Doesn’t he see that all

the responsibility is on
my shoulders?

Why is Onewhisker so I’m the one who needs to

angry? hold WindClan together.

Until we get our new

territory established,
WindClan will stay over here —
farthest from the
And why is Firestar concerning himself horseplace.
with WindClan’s leadership, anyway?
It’s none of his
business. We don’t need to
be mixing with other
Clans anymore.

Got it?

Yeah, all
right.
Fine.
Right,
listen up.

24 25
 I Still can’t believe Onewhisker I was thinking
hissed at me like that. a nice juicy squirrel might
give him some strength.

And in front of every

cat.

Mudclaw —
may I go and hunt
for Tallstar?
I respect
Tallstar.

I do.
Yes…
of course,
Onewhisker.

Who does he think

will look out for WindClan But some cat has
while Tallstar’s sick? to take charge.

And it doesn’t do any cat

any good to pretend Tallstar can
act as leader right now.

That’s a
good idea.

26 27
 Onewhisker’s a good hunter.
Prey is
plentiful in the
It doesn’t take him long. woods.

If he’ll
eat…
Thank you…
Onewhisker.

I’m…grateful.

It’s as if I can see

the last of Tallstar’s strength
bleeding out of him.

28 29
 I spend the rest
of the day with my guts When the leaders
clenched. decide to meet again, it’s a
welcome distraction.

Every time I hear a cat speak,

I fear it’s going to be news of
Tallstar’s death.

I’m
Tallstar’s
afraid so.
dying, isn’t
he?

I’m going
to need your support,
Onewhisker.
We must find out
about this new place so
that we can start establishing
our new territories.

We’re going to send a

patrol with one cat from each
Clan to explore the lakeshore
and the land around it.

Of course, anything
you need.

30 31
 Whatever this patrol Every WindClan
discovers WILL BE cat has to understand
incredibly important. that.

Crowfeather.

Brambleclaw
from
ThunderClan,
Tawnypelt
from
Crowfeather ShadowClan.
from WindClan,

A word.
Listen.

I know you grew close

Mistyfoot to those other cats when
will go for you made your way to the
RiverClan. sun-drown-place…

32 33
 …But the time for
friendships with other He says he
But does
Clans has passed. knows it.
he believe it?

It’s going to be
up to you to find the
best territory for
WindClan.

Mudclaw.

Tallstar’s
calling for
you.

Even if you have to

fight for it.

Yes, I know
that, Mudclaw.

Barkface…

leave us…

Remember that No cat needs

WindClan comes first. for a moment,
to question my
will you?
loyalty.

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 Of course. I’ll… How are you We have all…
I’ll go and try to feeling?
find some coltsfoot. traveled
together and…

It’ll help overcome so

with your much.
breathing.

There
should be…

peace between
the Clans.
Think you’ll be
able to get up
tomorrow?

Firestar and…
ThunderClan…
I would like
to…
have always
been…
spend the end of
friends to my…final life…
WindClan.

We’ll be I may be… but

settling into our there’s nothing thinking
new territory weak… wrong… that the other
soon. Clans…
with my
hearing.

Mudclaw, you
didn’t…
can become
need to warn
I know you’re friends…
Crowfeather…
looking forward to
seeing it. against the as well.
other Clans.

36 37
 Tallstar, I — I’m not going to let
I’m not sure you know that happen in our
what you’re saying. new home.

ThunderClan
might have helped
As we wait for word
us once…
from the patrol sent
around the lake…

You made me
deputy to help protect
WindClan.
…But Firestar
has always treated …Life must go on.
WindClan’s territory That’s what
like his own! I’m doing.

I hate arguing But what else can I do?

with Tallstar. I HATe it. I have to protect WindClan!
MEEOW!

Which means we
must hunt.

I need
Onewhisker. your help.

38 39
 The three of us work well Tornear is good…
together. but he’s my littermate.

Nice.

It would probably look better if

I made Webfoot my deputy.

Or…maybe an
older cat.

It hasn’t been that long since

Webfoot was my apprentice.

No you
don’t!

So many decisions
to make.
I’ll miss Tallstar…
but I am looking forward
to leading WindClan. We could
use some fresh ideas.

Gotcha!

Might start training the

apprentices a little harder in
fighting techniques.

40 41
 It was a good hunt.

I hope prey stays

that plentiful.

Time to take my
place.

Can’t let any cat think

WindClan isn’t properly
represented.

Cats of all
Clans! Gather
around!

Brambleclaw.

Hey —
I think that’s
Crowfeather over The scouting
there. patrol must be
back!

Come up to the
stump so we can
hear you.

42 43
 Brambleclaw had his say.
But I’d rather hear it
from a WindClan cat.

Hey.
Crowfeather.

Come over Tell me what

We’ve found territories here. Talk
that are suitable for you saw on this
with me. patrol.
all the Clans.

Reeds and water

for RiverClan,

pine forest for

ShadowClan,

About
what?
Is it like
Brambleclaw
said?

leafy
woods for
Onewhisker told
ThunderClan,
me to report all
this to Tallstar.

Tallstar’s
moorland for resting. You
WindClan. can tell me.

44 45
 Whatever. Yes, there’s I can’t remember the
a perfect place for a last time my insides …It’s as if my whole life
WindClan camp. weren’t clenched tight. has become worrying.

Worrying about
WindClan…about
Tallstar…about new
deputies…about…

A hollow on the Good. But we need to

moor. No cat could ask make sure WindClan has
for a better spot. as much territory as the
other clans.

We will, Mudclaw. And which Clans will

There’s plenty of our territory border?
room.

It’s looking like

RiverClan…

No, you
Okay. You’ve
…and listen.
done well.
ThunderClan.

Tomorrow, the
Clans will move to their
new territories. Be ready.

46 47
 I already No cat can say Hawkfrost didn’t
decided the island make a good temporary deputy.
isn’t suitable for a He stepped up while Mistyfoot
camp — was missing.

Look, all I
And I don’t appreciate was trying to
you trying to get do — True. But now that
Leopardstar to change she’s back, and he’s just
that decision. a warrior again?

I think we’re looking There’ll be trouble

at trouble in in ThunderClan, too, unless
RiverClan. Firestar finally accepts that
Graystripe must be dead.

I don’t want
to hear it.
You need
to remember who
RiverClan’s deputy is,
Hawkfrost.

Because it’s
not you.

He needs to appoint
another deputy to take
Graystripe’s place.

Soon.

48 49
 I can’t sleep at all.
Yeah. Probably Did StarClan come with us If not, will they be able
Brambleclaw. to our new home? to find us?

He’s
Tigerstar’s kit, Just like
you know. Hawkfrost.

How can I get my nine lives

when I become leader, if
Just between you If I were a Clan leader? I wouldn’t StarClan isn’t here?
and me — Tigerstar almost want either one of them as deputy.
destroyed the Clans. Or give them any kind of power.

Silverpelt looks the same

as it did in our old home.

Once we’re in our own territory

again, we won’t have to worry
about conflict in the other
Clans.

True. Thank StarClan

Tallstar would tell me Right now…I don’t
we don’t have that kind of Yes…thank to have faith in StarClan, think I have any other
trouble in WindClan. StarClan… I know. choice.

50 51
 Listen —
listen —

Tallstar!
It’s Tallstar! Tallstar
is dead!

Why is Onewhisker up on
the leaders’ stump?

Oh no!

I was there when

Tallstar died, and
he said —

Is it true?
Is it?

What’s that?

52 53
 Tallstar is dead? Yes! Mudclaw
leads us now! Mudclaw!
Why did no cat Mudclaw, you’re
tell me? our leader now.
Mudclaw!

And why is Firestar

trying to take charge of Listen to what I’m
WindClan business again? trying to tell you,
please.
Just before
he died, Tallstar
made Onewhisker
his deputy.

We will
all grieve for
Tallstar,
but we need you to
help us settle in
our new home.

What?

54 55
 This is as much I was there. I heard
of a shock to me as it is I did. Tallstar make Onewhisker
to you, Mudclaw. his deputy.

I’ll need your

support and experience And I would like
every paw step of you to carry on
I hear Brambleclaw’s
the way. being WindClan’s
words. But his face tells
deputy.
me he’s unsure.

Firestar tells Maybe even

us that his friend guilty.
Onewhisker is to be
leader!

Another
ThunderClan cat,
what a surprise!

Did Firestar
promise to make
you deputy of
ThunderClan?
You don’t think Did any other
I believe this load of cat witness this
fox dung, do you? convenient change of
mind?

What did you

just say?

56 57
 How dare you I will follow I know Brambleclaw
doubt my word? Onewhisker. does not lie.

Or my
warrior’s? If he says
that Tallstar made
Onewhisker deputy...

I believe him.

Are you going to Do we let ThunderClan

sit here and accept choose our leader Onestar, I greet
this? for us? you as the leader
of my Clan.

Thank you,
Crowfeather.

But don’t call I haven’t received

me Onestar yet. my name or my nine lives
from StarClan.

How many of our

warriors do you think will
follow you, you sniveling, crow-
food-eating traitor?

58 59
 We should be
And you sitting vigil for him,
never will! not bickering over who
will take his place!

Come down I believe what the

here and fight ThunderClan cats tell us.
me if you dare. This was Tallstar’s
choice…
Then we’ll see who
will make the better
leader for WindClan.

…And you
must accept it.

Stop!

Sheathe
your claws,
Mudclaw!

Do you want to
start a fight with
Tallstar’s spirit still
watching over
us?

60 61
 Very well.

This is wrong.

But if you
think I’ll serve as
your deputy, you’re
wrong.

Every bit of it,

from nose to tail-tip.

62 63
 How could Tallstar
have made Onewhisker his What did I do to
deputy? disappoint him? The vigil is a time for
us to share memories of
Tallstar...

…but the only

thing I can hear is a
roaring in my ears.

And why?

64 65
 I don’t understand. Maybe not,
Would Tallstar really do but Onewhisker has
this? Betray me like this? always been a good
It makes no sense. Clanmate.

And you know

You think he’d
I’ve never trusted
lie to our faces
Firestar.
like this?

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