Into the Wild (Warriors, #1)

by Erin Hunter

“Now Darkstripe,” Graypaw hissed to Firepaw under his breath, “is neither young, nor pretty. . .

eyes turned to the direction it had come from. A massive dark brown tabby staggered through the gorse tunnel. Between his sharp teeth the warrior held not prey,

but the lifeless body of another cat. He dragged the tattered creature into the center of the clearing.

but I managed to take Oakheart’s life while he was still gloating over his victory.”

“Tonight, in fact. The Gatherings are very important because they allow the Clans to come together in peace for one night.

“Well, I’m more lopsided than a one-legged badger,” mewed Graypaw, breaking off from his careful stalking to stagger comically across the clearing. “I think I’ll have to settle for hunting stupid mice. They won’t stand a chance. I’ll

“You’ll need the whole of StarClan on your side for this one,” answered Graypaw. “Call out if you need a hand. If she looks like she’s going to get you, I’ll sneak up behind her and whack her on the head with a stiff rabbit.”