Hollyfreckle, the new deputy, is surrounded by prophecies. But one simple prophecy seems to ring out: Follow the trail of willows and find the ones who disappear. Hollyfreckle guesses that it means one thing, follow a trail of willow trees to find Eagleflight, Lightningstorm, and the other cats who disappeared during the fire.
Hollyfreckle is ready to take on her new responsibilities, but she doesn't know if she can take care of Birchpaw and follow the Willow Trail. Meanwhile, a hidden clan seems to be following ThunderClan. And they don't seem friendly.
Also, Daisyleaf is falling ill. Her apprentice, Dewpaw, doesn't seem ready to take on duties if Daisyleaf dies. It seems impossible that the clan could fall, but through all the loss and hatred, Gingertail thinks that something is wrong with her apprentice, Birchpaw. Hollyfreckle is afraid that something is taking over her son, something that might end in a battle between Birchpaw and herself.
If you had a destiny, would you follow it?