Young Salmonkit is destined to become leader one day. After all, she has everything you could ask for in a warrior: eagerness to learn, limitless friendliness, intelligence, and natural talent. She makes a friend in Crazystar, the leader of ThunderClan, who warns her of an upcoming battle from the darkest force of all. But will her plans to lead her Clan in the Great Battle be spoiled by a tragic ending?