Chapters 22-23 Summary and Analysis

A conflict erupts between Jaypaw and Lionpaw. Lionpaw has been going on about the battle against the dogs for days, and Jaypaw simply doesn't want to hear it all again. Lionpaw's war stories have made Jaypaw envious and he's still struggling with his new vocation of medicine cat.

Leafpool notes that they are low on herbs, but suggests that they wait for the next moon to go out collecting. Jaypaw is in favor of going out now, before the frost kills whatever herbs may be available in the forest. Leafpool declines to follow his advice and the youngster is once again burning with resentment.

But now it looks as if they have a sick cat on their hands. Mousefur has greencough and is running a fever. Leafpool decides that there's no time to lose and sends Jaypaw along with...