Dawn Quotes

“This is not an end. It is a beginning. You will need the courage of a lion to face this journey.”
― Erin Hunter, Dawn

“Our father was a great warrior. Our mother is proud and strong. They shared only one flaw: that their only loyalty was to themselves above all other cats. We're not like that. We understand what it means to be loyal to our Clan. We have the courage to live by the warrior code. And because of that we'll be the most powerful cats in RiverClan one day, and our Clanmates will have to respect us then.”
― Erin Hunter, Dawn

“More water will flow before we join StarClan. This is not an end. This is a beginning. You will need the courage of a lion to face this journey.”
― Erin Hunter, Dawn

“I would like to choose my own warrior name. If it is all right, I wish to be known as Crowfeather.” Crowpaw spoke so quietly, his voice was almost lost in the pounding water. “I wish to keep alive the memory of . . . of the cat who did not return from the first journey.”
― Erin Hunter, Dawn

“Squirrelpaw felt fur brush against hers as Stormfur bounded past. He headed straight for Brook, and the two cats touched noses with such tenderness that Squirrelpaw felt a rush of pity. It was all too clear that Stormfur had more heartbreak ahead of him, when the time came to leave the Tribe she-cat for a second time.”
― Erin Hunter, Dawn

“Hawkfrost leaped to Onewhisker’s side, and together they shielded Tallstar from the attack.”
― Erin Hunter, Dawn

“The boundaries between the Clans run deep,” Cinderpelt reminded her. “Traditions are all we have to cling to.”
― Erin Hunter, Dawn

“Where’s Feathertail?” Graystripe’s gaze flicked past Stormfur as if he expected to see the pale-gray she-cat waiting at the foot of the rocks. Squirrelpaw stared at her paws. Poor, poor Stormfur. He brought the worst news of all, to RiverClan as well as ThunderClan.”
― Erin Hunter, Dawn

“Stormfur dropped the mouse, suddenly looking exhausted. When he lifted his head, his eyes were shadowed with uncertainty. “I’ve decided to stay with the Tribe.”
― Erin Hunter, Dawn

“Stormfur yowled. He wove like a fish”
― Erin Hunter, Dawn

“I see you’re more accustomed to forest hunting.” Hawkfrost’s condescending mew made Leafpaw jump. She spun around to find the RiverClan warrior calmly watching her, his tail curled over his paws. “Haven’t you got anything better to do?” she challenged him. “Like hunt for your own Clan?” “I’ve already caught three mice and a thrush,” he meowed. “I think I have earned a rest.”
― Erin Hunter, Dawn

“The heart of the forest—and the roots of life for the four Clans—had been ripped out. Nothing would ever be the same again.”
― Erin Hunter, Dawn

“She turned to look up at Brambleclaw and saw a flicker of something in his amber eyes. Was he feeling jealous? “Oh, Brambleclaw,” she breathed. “My heart is with ThunderClan; don’t you know that?” She lightly brushed her tail along his flank. “My heart is with you.”
― Erin Hunter, Dawn

“Above them, the eagle folded its wings and started to drop toward the ground. “Birchkit!” Ferncloud’s shriek tore through the air.”
― Erin Hunter, Dawn

“Squirrelpaw staggered blindly through the mud, keeping her eyes fixed on Brambleclaw’s tabby pelt. As long as he was in sight, she felt she would be safe.”
― Erin Hunter, Dawn

“This is no longer our home,”
― Erin Hunter, Dawn

“Every journey begins with a single pawstep, and this one is up to us.”
― Erin Hunter, Dawn

“He won’t last the winter if we stay here, though,” Mousefur”
― Erin Hunter, Dawn

“I’ve lost Graystripe; I don’t want to leave another friend behind.” Ravenpaw shook his head. “My home is here, but I’ll never forget you, I promise. I’ll be waiting for you always.”
― Erin Hunter, Dawn

“We need a rest and a meal more than you can imagine,” Firestar meowed. Ravenpaw gazed at his friend’s mud-stained pelt. “Oh, Firestar,” he murmured, “I think I can imagine.”
― Erin Hunter, Dawn

“I’m not frightened of joining StarClan,” Crowpaw spat back. “The forest is dying anyway. At least in StarClan, Feathertail will be waiting for me!”
― Erin Hunter, Dawn

“How did you get to be so wise?” Squirrelpaw asked her sister fondly. “How did you become so brave and noble?” Leafpaw teased, flicking Squirrelpaw’s flank with her tail.”
― Erin Hunter, Dawn

“Graystripe’s gone?” Firestar whispered. He sat down, drawing his tail around him. Leafpaw’s legs trembled. Her father had never seemed so far away, so far beyond her reach to comfort him.”
― Erin Hunter, Dawn

“Leafpaw thought she saw two silver pelts glowing beneath the stars. She was almost certain that two cats stood there, looking down at Crowfeather; one was slightly taller than the other, but their pelts were marked by the same mottled shadows, as though they were kin. Feathertail and Silverstream? Leafpaw blinked, and when she opened her eyes, the silver cats had vanished.”
― Erin Hunter, Dawn

“would like to choose my own warrior name. If it is all right, I wish to be known as Crowfeather.” Crowpaw spoke so quietly, his voice was almost lost in the pounding water. “I wish to keep alive the memory of . . . of the cat who did not return from the first journey.”
― Erin Hunter, Dawn

“Stop acting like you’re in charge!” Mothwing hissed angrily to her brother. “Maybe not now,” Hawkfrost spat back. “But one day!”
― Erin Hunter, Dawn

“Brambleclaw looked baffled.”
― Erin Hunter, Dawn

“Squirrelpaw could not help thinking that the RiverClan cat looked almost Tribe-born.”
― Erin Hunter, Dawn

“Hills, oak woods for shelter, running streams.”
― Erin Hunter, Dawn

“Squirrelpaw forced herself not to look back. They had left their homes. The journey had truly begun.”
― Erin Hunter, Dawn