During the badger attack, Sorreltail begins to have her kits, and Cinderpelt helps her while simultaneously fighting off the badgers. Although Sorreltail gives birth to four healthy kits, Cinderpelt is killed by a badger.
In the midst of a fierce badger attack, Sorreltail's pregnancy reaches its peak, and she brings forth four healthy cubs with Cinderpelt's assistance. Regrettably, Cinderpelt loses her life in the same confrontation.