The warriors' chant send a surge of satisfaction through the cat once known as Spark. Around him, cats ranging from plain gray to calico milled around him, calling him by the new name: "Bluefire!"
At the same time, sorrow pierced his heart like a thorn.
This is how they hailed my mother, he thought. No cat hailed three small kits, though.
As if reading his mind, Firestar whispered in his ear, "When you finish your vigil, come to my den. We have much to talk about."
Bluefire nodded. Oh, Starclan. Could ever two such different cats meet? Yet I am his mentor's son.
He felt some cat jostling his shoulder. "Congratulations, Bluefire," said Redfern.
Pride swelled in his chest, negating the sorrow. To have such a cat as my friend... and more.
Hours later, he stood and stretched. The vigil hadn't required any movement; it was more of a time to reflect. He needed that time.
Somehow he had to balance his old self with this new cat named Bluefire.
This will help, he thought. If Firestar could tell him his history, it would be one more piece of the whole.
