Jayfeather padded up to the russet-furred tom standing next to the Moonpool, gazing starstruck at the cats in front of him. "Redberry," he meowed. "I give you a life of wisdom. Use it to guide your clan through dark times."

Redberry surged with energy. He could see everything.

One by one, the cats gave him his lives.

His dead sister, Bluekit: "I give you a life of love. Remember to always guide your clan with love, and remember that all cats are special in the eyes of StarClan."

An old friend, Beeflower, the deceased medicine cat of ShadowClan: "I give you a life of mercy and understanding. Remember the latest addition to the warrior code, and never judge anyone at first glance."

Another old friend, Hollytuft: "I give you a life of compassion. Use it always, and never be afraid to help those who truly need it."

His father, Spiderleg: "I give you a life of energy. Use it to serve your clan with the upmost enthusiasm without weariness."

His mother, Daisy: "I give you a life of hope. Use it to uplift your clanmates when dark times loom."

His mate, Grasspetal: "I give you a life of strength. Use it when you feel like you want to give up. Never surrender. Your clan needs you to be strong."

His daughter, Doepaw: "I give you a life of courage. Use it often; I trust that you will."

Finally, Redberry looked up weakly to find the blurry image of a black she-cat with bright emerald eyes and white streaks raining down her pelt. "Stealthstar!" he cried.

Stealthstar smiled. "Yes, Redberry. I may be resting in my nest as a Twoleg, but I have been granted permission to grant you your last life."

The black she-cat's image flickered, briefly revealing a tall image of a sleeping Twoleg, then quickly changing back. She touched noses with her former apprentice. "I give you a life of remembrance. Remember me, Redberry. Remember those who have preceded you. Remember their triumphs. Remember their mistakes. Guide your clan through this knowledge of the past, and I promise that you will be the greatest leader ThunderClan has ever known."

The life passed, and the russet tom gasped. "I will never be a better leader than you were, Stealthstar."

The she-cat smiled and shook her head. "Always the most modest cat. I'm going to miss you, Redberry. I will always be Stealthstar, and you will always be my apprentice, Redberry. But my name is Stealthheart. And in the name of StarClan, I now name you Redstar. StarClan welcomes you as the newest leader of ThunderClan."

StarClan's chants faded out as Redberry felt himself drift away from the presence of StarClan. The last thing he heard before his eyes drifted open to find the medicine cat, Greenwillow, in front of him, was the last whispered voice of his former mentor.

"Remember me."