Theory- New Leader?

Hello dear readers! I'm here today to discuss who might be the next ThunderClan leader! Lets get started!

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Well, lets go over what we already know. Well, one of the Erins have said that it will be totally unsuspected. That gives us a huge lead, right? So lets go over The Forgotten Warrior allegiances. (It has to be someone that is already in the clan, right? Unless some prophecy is uncovered) Possible spoilers ahead!

Allegiances-

Leader: Firestar

Deputy: Brambleclaw

Medicine Cat: Jayfeather

Warriors:

Graystripe

Dustpelt

Sandstorm

Brackenfur

Sorreltail

Cloudtail

Brightheart

Millie

Thornclaw

Squirrelflight

Leafpool

Spiderleg

Birchfall

Whitewing

Berrynose

Poppyfrost

Hazeltail

Mousewhisker

Cinderheart

Lionblaze

Foxleap

Icecloud

Toadstep

Rosepetal

Briarlight

Blossomfall
Bumblestripe
Dovewing
Ivypool
Apprentices:
Molepaw
Cherrypaw
Queens:
Ferncloud
Daisy
Elders:
Mousefur
Purdy

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Okay, so I crossed off some cats that we probably already know aren't going to be the new leader. (sorry if this list is inaccurate, I got it off a site :P) I mean, face it. Jayfeather, of course, is destined to be a medicine, so he's off the list. If Leafpool were to be the new leader, that would be like pure torture to her! Think about it. Briarlight can't really walk, and is mostly confined to the medicine cat den. Cherrypaw and Molepaw are way too young, and Ferncloud and Daisy are happy within the nursery walls. As for Mousefur and Purdy, I think it pretty self explanatory. So lets zero in on the most unusual cats.

Possibilities- 

Cinderheart

Whitewing

 Brackenfur

Sorreltail

Brightheart

Millie
Graystripe
Squirrelflight

Now I know I'm kind of picked out a few who would really be suspected, but lets carry on. 

Cinderheart- Shows great deal of courage, and Vicky Holmes even said she would love for her to be leader.

Whitewing- Never picks up a fight, has had an apprentice, is caring yet fierce, a great type of leader. 

Brackenfur- Has been thought to be a great deputy many times by Firestar and Brambleclaw. He shows a great authority and leadership traits and has trained many apprentices.

Sorreltail- Quite unsuspected, yes? She shows the becoming of a fantastic leader.

Brightheart- She has gone through so much. She saws great courage, and independence and refuses to let others get her down. Why shouldn't she be a leader?

Millie- Kind, considerate, and didn't ever challenge Cinderheart or Hollyleaf when the truth came out.

Graystripe- Has a lot of experience from being deputy and a senior warrior, and is well known throughout the clans.

Squirrelflight- Feisty, but mighty. She will speak when she wants to speak, and never lets others down.

But that's enough about pros, lets get onto to their flaws!

Cinderheart- She should lay low right now. After her clan found about her past life, they're a little too uneasy around her at this moment.

Whitewing- She may be more of a mother than a leader, like how a Queen cares for her kits. And in my opinion, just isn't ready yet. She is still very young.

Brackenfur- I see no cons in him, but he is a very obvious choice for a deputy.

Sorreltail- Alas, she is a Queen now!

Brightheart- Sometimes she second guesses herself, and seems to question her actions, but other than that, I can't seem to find anything else!

Millie- Though she may be a great cat, she isn't full welcomed into the clan yet, as we have learned in The Forgotten Warrior. (sorry forgot what page number)

Graystripe- Too obvious. I mean, your Firestar's best friend. And plus, some cats may not still trust you. (which is stupid in my opinion, but he had a RiverClan mate and spent some time there with his kits, and took a kitty-pet as a mate. That would just create for gossip about ThunderClan)

Squirrelflight- Bit too outspoken, I must say. And gets offended easily. Little too fired up.. But would be a totally unsuspected choice for a leader, in my opinion!

So the decision is still unknown... But for me, I would love to see Brightheart as a leader. What about you? I only narrowed in on some of the cats, so feel free to say your own opinions about others.

Welcome, Warriors!

Welcome one, welcome all. Though I will probably change the name of this blog, for now it is called Warriors101. No, it is not about me. Here, you will be able to learn anything about warrior cats! As you can see, I have already posted some information about the first two books from the Original Series. Enjoy! You have more information coming!

Fire and Ice

Fire and Ice is the second book in the Original Arc.

Blurb:

 Fireheart is a ThunderClan warrior cat now, but danger still lurks in the forest - and possibly closer than he thinks. With the chill of winter setting in, the cats of rival RiverClan are growing restless, while WindClan turns weak and faces threats from all sides.

As tensions build up to an explosive climax, Fireheart faces not only imminent battle, but betrayal from within his own Clan. 

           "Fire alone can save our Clan..." 

Dedication:   

For my son, Joshua, whose smiles kept me happy as I wrote, and Vicky, my editor, without whom Fireheart would never have become a warrior.

Praise: 

"Action-packed adventure. Certain to please any reader who has ever wondered what dreams of grandeur may haunt the family cat."

-Publishers Weekly

"A suspenseful animal adventure that will leave readers eying Puss a bit nervously." 
-Kirkus Reviews

"Hunter’s world keeps getting more finely drawn, and her characters more complex. With enough backstory for newcomers to find their way, established fans will be on edge for the next title."
-Kirkus Reviews 

"After having left his life as a kittypet, apprentice Firepaw of the ThunderClan has been given his warrior name of Fireheart and his first mission-to find the WindClan and assist them back to their traditional hunting grounds. While he and his friend Graystripe are successful in their quest, Fireheart knows that trouble is brewing, and he isn't sure that the ThunderClan's deputy can be trusted. As events escalate, a warrior from RiverClan is accidentally killed, an apprentice is injured, and Fireheart brings into the Clan a kittypet kitten - his nephew - without thinking of the consequences. Finally, he must decide who to trust and who to fight."
 -Lisa Prolman, School Library Journal

 "Firepaw, the former kittypet who became a ThunderClan warrior in Into the Wild, faces danger and treachery within and without his clan as he struggles with his identity. Because some clan members refuse to accept him, he feels like an outsider. Also, it appears that ShadowClan and RiverClan are forming an alliance to usurp land belonging to the displaced WindClan. ThunderClan's leader sends Firepaw and his friend Graystripe to lead WindClan back to its home, but intrigue among the clans and among individuals within them spells trouble for Firepaw. Characters remain true to their feline natures, adding to the plausibility of events in this tension-filled story. Readers will be happy to learn that another episode is in the works."
 -Sally Estes, Booklist

 "A fast-paced animal adventure. Recommend this series to fans of animal fantasies such as Redwall and Dark Portal."
 -Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) 

General Information

Author- Kate Cary

Cover Artist- Wayne McLoughlin

Jacket Designer-  Karin Paprocki

Publish Date- May 27, 2003

Into the Wild

Into the Wild is the first book in the Original Arc. The cat on the cover is Firepaw.

Blurb: 

 Fire Alone Can Save Our Clan...

For generations, four Clans of wild cats have shared the forest according to the laws laid down by their warrior ancestors. But the ThunderClan cats are in grave danger, and the sinister ShadowClan grows stronger every day. Noble warriors are dying - and some deaths are more mysterious than others.

In the midst of this turmoil appears an ordinary house cat named Rusty... who may turn out to be the bravest warrior of them all.  

Dedication: 

For Billy—who left our Twoleg home to become a Warrior. 
We still miss him very much.
And for Benjamin—his brother
who is with him now in StarClan


Special thanks to Kate Cary 

The Praise:

"The author has created an intriguing world with an intricate structure and mythology, and an engaging young hero. The supporting cast of players is large and a little confusing, but there are standouts who give dimension to the tale. The difficult life of a feral cat is described in some detail, and a fair amount of violence is included. The ending is left ambiguous-there is definitely more to come. This is not as elegantly written as Brian Jacques's "Redwall" series (Philomel), but it's another option for fans of animal adventure / fantasy stories."

 -Mara Alpert, School Library Journal

"In this first spine-tingling episode in the planned Warriors series, Firepaw learns the ways of the wild life, facing many dangers and treachery both within and without his new clan. Intelligence notwithstanding, the cat characters are true to their feline nature, making this sure to appeal to fans of Clare Bell's long-popular Ratha's Creature (1983) and its sequels and also to followers of Brian Jacques' ongoing Redwall series.

 -Sally Estes, Booklist

"Action-packed adventure. Certain to please any reader who has ever wondered what dreams of grandeur may haunt the family cat."

-Publishers Weekly

"A suspenseful animal adventure that will leave readers eying Puss a bit nervously."

-Kirkus Reviews

General Information

Author- Kate Cary

Cover Artist- Wayne McLoughlin

Jacket Designer- Karin Paprocki

Publish Date- January 21, 2003