The story follows two Thunderclan cats, Flamepelt and her apprentice Dawnpaw. Dawnpaw a newly made apprentince,is determined to be a great warrior maybe even a deputy, but not a leader the thought of a responsibly for looking after the whole clan makes her worry. Flamepelt is a young warrior with kits personality. As Flamepelt experience weird dreams and a prophecy she doesn't understand, she realizes she is willing to go along with this prophecy for the good of her clan.