Longtail finds himself developing feelings for the "kittypet pretending to be Warrior" after the revelation that Tigerclaw, the power hungry Deputy, was a murderer conspiring to kill Bluestar. Longtail finds he's been to judgemental of Fireheart, and accidentally gets closer to the ginger cat. Meanwhile, Fireheart struggles to find himself trusting Longtail again, but at the same time is drawn to him.