Yellowfang's Secret Quotes

“This would never have happened in my day,” Archeye commented from where he sat in front of the elders’ den. “What’s next? Kit warriors?”
― Erin Hunter, Yellowfang's Secret

“Brokentail, I give you a life for compassion. Use it to shelter the weakest in your Clan, the kits and elders and the sick. Use it to show mercy to your enemies and to choose the path your paw steps will follow.”
― Erin Hunter, Yellowfang's Secret

“You have to be a medicine cat....”
― Erin Hunter, Yellowfang's Secret

“I give you a life for clear sight,” she meowed. “Brokentail, know yourself and your destiny, but know too that destiny can be changed if you choose the right path.”
― Erin Hunter, Yellowfang's Secret

“Cedarstar was the first of the nine cats to step forward. He bowed his head to Brokentail and meowed, “I give you a life to live by the warrior code. Remember it well, Brokentail, and let it be your guide. Wiser cats than you or I have lost their way without it.”
― Erin Hunter, Yellowfang's Secret

“Oh, yes?” Lizardstripe mewed. “What a miracle. If I’d known toms could have kits, I would have made Mudclaw have these brats of mine himself.”
― Erin Hunter, Yellowfang's Secret

“The fourth cat stepped forward; Yellowfang didn’t know his name. He was a skinny gray tom, and he studied Brokentail carefully before he spoke. “I give you a life for truth. Without it, kin is set against kin, Clan against Clan. Hold fast to truth in all your dealings and let it guide your words.”
― Erin Hunter, Yellowfang's Secret

“Stonetooth took his place. “I give you a life for duty,” he meowed. “Remember what you owe to your Clan as well as what your Clan owes to you.” He touched noses with Brokentail, who flexed his claws briefly and then was still.”
― Erin Hunter, Yellowfang's Secret

“His name is Brokenkit,” she meowed, her voice faltering. Lizardstripe nodded, stretching out a paw to touch the bend in his tail. That was where every cat would think his name came from. But Yellowfang knew the truth. She named her son for the feeling in her chest as she left him there, as if her heart were cleaving in two, as if her life had broken down the middle.”
― Erin Hunter, Yellowfang's Secret

“THUNDERCLAN”
― Erin Hunter, Yellowfang's Secret

“tabby warrior looked like a baby crow with a black frill”
― Erin Hunter, Yellowfang's Secret

“Raggedstar!”
― Erin Hunter, Yellowfang's Secret

“Cedarstar is very sick,” Yellowfang mewed. “I’m not sure I can help him.” Raggedstar nodded. “I know you’ll do your best,” he told her, for once not sounding hostile. Cedarstar arched his back in a fresh spasm of agony. His eyes blinked, then focused on Raggedpelt. “My last life!” he gasped. “StarClan is calling me. Raggedpelt, lead my Clan well.” His body contorted again and he struggled for breath.”
― Erin Hunter, Yellowfang's Secret

“lives”
― Erin Hunter, Yellowfang's Secret

“The most important thing to remember about frogs is that they jump.”
― Erin Hunter, Yellowfang's Secret

“Boulder stretched out one forepaw. “I’ve got a thorn in it,” he announced cheerfully.”
― Erin Hunter, Yellowfang's Secret

“Raggedpelt spotted her the moment she pushed through the brambles. He barely even looked at her; his eyes were all for the kit, and they were full of hope and excitement. He came bounding across the clearing to follow Yellowfang into the nursery. Lizardstripe was there tending to her own two kits, born a few days earlier. Her pale brown tabby fur and white underbelly seemed to glow in the darkness of the nursery den. She looked at Yellowfang with narrow, unfriendly eyes. Yellowfang had never really liked or trusted Lizardstripe, but she had no choice. Lizardstripe was the only nursing queen at the moment. Yellowfang dropped the kit at Lizardstripe’s paws and he let out a furious shriek. “What,” growled Lizardstripe, “is that?” “It’s a kit,” Yellowfang replied. “It’s my kit,” Raggedstar”
― Erin Hunter, Yellowfang's Secret

“Heatherstar of WindClan told this ridiculous story”
― Erin Hunter, Yellowfang's Secret

“I like my name,” Boulder announced, obviously unaware that he had done anything unusual. “Can I keep it?” The Clan leader paused for a couple of heartbeats. Finally, to Yellowfang’s surprise, he nodded. “Very well. From this time on you will be known as Boulder.”
― Erin Hunter, Yellowfang's Secret

“Foxheart”
― Erin Hunter, Yellowfang's Secret

“What happened?” Sagewhisker demanded. “The rats happened,” Scorchwind growled.”
― Erin Hunter, Yellowfang's Secret

“There’s something about Brokenkit …”
― Erin Hunter, Yellowfang's Secret

“Then Cedarstar turned to Foxpaw, repeating the same words and giving her the name of Foxheart. “StarClan honors your energy and commitment, and we welcome you as a full warrior of ShadowClan.”
― Erin Hunter, Yellowfang's Secret

“I’m part of a ShadowClan patrol. I’m going to fight for my Clan!”
― Erin Hunter, Yellowfang's Secret

“Foxheart. “StarClan”
― Erin Hunter, Yellowfang's Secret

“Yellowfang crouched among the thorns with Deerleap on one”
― Erin Hunter, Yellowfang's Secret

“I give you a life for strength. This is the time you and your Clan will stand or fall. You need to be stronger than ever.”
― Erin Hunter, Yellowfang's Secret

“Tail held high, Brokentail’s tiny sister pattered forward into the circle to stand beside him. “I give you a life for love of kin,” she mewed, the wisdom in her voice startling Yellowfang as it came from so small a body. “And as Clan leader, remember that every Clan cat is your kin.”
― Erin Hunter, Yellowfang's Secret

“I give you a life for judgment,” he meowed. “ShadowClan stands at a place where the path ahead divides. Choose to follow the right path, for the good of your Clan.”
― Erin Hunter, Yellowfang's Secret

“Dawnstar, the former ShadowClan leader who had given a life to Raggedstar. “I give you a life for honor,” she told Brokentail. “Honor is expected from all cats, but most of all, from a Clan leader. Use the honor of leadership carefully.”
― Erin Hunter, Yellowfang's Secret