Hello Mapleshade, Appledusk dipped his head to her formally, but Mapleshade could tell the dark cream tom was overjoyed. Patchpaw, can you get Crimsonwish a mouse from the freshkill pile? Ravenwing called from the other side of the den. Appledusk gestured for her to come behind a willow tree, so Mapleshade followed, taking one last glance at the kits. An interesting theory that came to mind was that Mapleshade wanted to kill Firestar, because he was the mate to Sandstorm, and she wanted her to suffer. Well, Mapleshade died after she killed Appledusk, whom she had blamed for the death of her kits as well as blaming Ravenwing and Frecklewish. I'm going to make you pay for every blessing StarClan gave you! Since the day he was born, sheacted as a second ghostly voice in Tigerkit's head, not revealing herself until late into his adulthood in a dream. Id first like to extend a huge thank you to everyone who participated anyone who Ivywish shares their opinion on the warrior code. During the battle between the Clans, StarClan and the Dark Forest, she tried to kill a ThunderClan senior warrior, Sandstorm, becauseshe had everything Mapleshade ever wanted: a mate who loved her, having kits that she could watch grow up and one day have kits of their own, and respect from her Clanmates, all of which she believed StarClan stole from her. If only they knew. She kills Ravenwing at the Moonstone. What you want for yourself is nothing compared to the needs of your Clan. : Mapleshade internally calls a WindClan patrol "fools" after she gets away with taking the rabbit they were chasing. No kit of Birchface could jump that short," and stuff like that. When her secret was unveiled prematurely by Ravenwing, however, she and her kits wereexiled from ThunderClanas traitors. So, just to reiterate my point: the Dark Forest makes no sense. Onestar | Mudclaw | Antpelt | Breezepelt | Houndleap, BloodClan But its for the best. He just wanted to kill them because of their association with Squirrelflight. Darkstar denied Mapleshade a place in RiverClan, which fueled her anger even more. In Mapleshade's Vengeance, she falls in love with Appledusk. Waves of rain spiraled down from the sky, crashing down on the clearing and the roof of our den. It was too far, and they were tired. Once she left, I grabbed the mouse and took it back to Crimsonwish. Its Patchpaw, and this prey is not for me, but for Crimsonwish. Mapleshade still felt a sickening in her stomach as she went back to camp. It seems weird for StarClan to send her to the Dark Forest if she was trying to save her kits, but I dont think StarClan knew about her visions, nor do I think that she had to free her kits. But then the Clans cast her out as a traitorand she vowed to seek her revenge. Needless to say, the Clan does not take this well, and Mapleshade and her kits are exiled. Im Larchkit! Mapleshade grins. First, she stalked Ravenwing, the cat who had revealed her secret, and murderedhim at the Moonstone. After spending moons in the Dark Forest, her appearance became rather distorted andemaciated, witha scarred head, muzzle and face, and ragged, patched, matted fur. They have no right to be treated like this!! So I lay there, in my nest, safely tucked away from the rain. Though Mapleshade had a sad backstory, I dont think you should still kill your kits, just because your mate betrayed you. His apprentice, Flowerpaw, leaped in to save him, but died along with him. Mapleshade faced betrayal and heartbreak in her life, and the burning need to make everyone else feel her pain followed her even beyond death. Appledusk refused, but then his new mate, Reedshine, already pregnant, arrived on the scene. The Wishful Nights - Book 1: Assassin's Oath. What if Mapleshade's Kits Lived | Warriors Fanfiction | Fandom ", Mapleshade demanding Crookedkit's fateful promise, Mapleshade is a ragged[11] tortoiseshell-and-white she-cat[12] with amber eyes.[13]. And every blessing they stole from me! Would the clan find out? Oh Starclan, why did you take our mother from us? Mapleshade bravely tried to save her kits, and almost drowned herself in doing so, but ultimately failed. Yes, it WAS Mapleshade's Fault that her Kits Drowned by Then Sandstorm chases Mapleshade to the border and comes back. Thanks, I whispered, smiling. Then cats like Darkstripe and Hawkfrost would have gone to the Dark Forest to be with Tigerstar (although they may have also viewed StarClan as weak. So what? Mapleshade's kits are not among StarClan's kits, according to the text. [] You have betrayed me and my kits. Mapleshade uncomfortably agrees, knowing that Appledusk is their real father. Ravenwing was grateful, Mapleshade could tell. When he started to become close to Bluepaw, she scolded him. Ashfurs motives were clearly bad, even though he never actually killed anyone. In Omen Of The Stars, she's also described as being transparent from fading away. PDF Warriors Tales From The Clans Warriors Novella She had three kits, Patchkit, Petalkit, and Larchkit, and everyone was asking, "Why didn't you name one after Birchface? Mapleshade wasambitious and enjoyed their admiration, and was also compassionate and affable, as she was usually polite to other cats and felt sympathy for Ravenwing for being ThunderClan's only medicine cat. We use cookies to optimize our website and our service. She tries to carry the kits across the river but they drown, and when she gets . Ready to build her army. Hollyleaf's Expecting Kits? However, Mapleshade was forced to surrender after Ashfur was defeated by the Lights in the Mist and fled. Patchkit interrupts crossly that he did not, he was just resting. And thats no mistake, as she uses a wooden bridge to cross into Fourtrees, and could have used that bridge, noticed the mini-tsunami, and waited for it to pass. Ravenwing looked extremely shocked. Water reeds dont grown in Thunderclan.. A nearby RiverClan patrol saved her, but to her horror, all three of her kits drowned, with Appledusk blaming her for their deaths. I actually plan to make an addendum to this one (Im gonna be calling it The Point of No Return: An Addendum to my Mapleshade Article). Hm I just think "evil" is so subjective though haha. Appledusk will live on in his kits, and their kits in turn. Mapleshade teaches Goosefeather how to fight. A fresh fish, straight from the river! Appledusk plucks it down in front of the kits. Of course, this then begs the question: what is the criteria for a bad cat? If you are going to edit a lot, then make yourself a user and login. What adventures, and secrets, await the three kits? There has been much confusion over Mapleshade's description. What do Chinese red noodle beans taste like? Yeah, Mapleshade agreed quicklyand nervously. But I dont think Mapleshade deserved StarClan. Anyway, that's just me spitballing. But on the contrary, Mapleshade just said, Go ahead., A stream somehow flowed into my den and brought along three water reeds with it. Ravenwing stated. Ravenwing still looked taken aback, and Mapleshade softened. In the recent months, and years, really, I've noticed that there have been a lot of people who, without much reason, just seem to defend Mapleshade and say she should go to Starclan, blah blah blah. Hes been like that the entire day. I added Birchface and Flowerpaw for fun :) Materials I used : Strathmore Drawing, Recycled drawing paper. Tigerstar | Thistleclaw | Mapleshade | Goosefeather | Ashfur | Darkstripe | Hollyleaf, RiverClan Bc murder and territory wasn't a BIG problem in the mountains. Mapleshade padded through the thick layers of bracken covering the wooden floor, Patchkit's scruff gripped in her teeth and her two other kits bundling on behind her. Point 2) you might be right that Hollyleaf made up for what she did through heroic action. However, Ravenwing, the ThunderClan medicine cat, later deduced that Appledusk was the real father of Mapleshade's kits after receiving an omen of three reeds from Starclan, and later seeingher meeting Appledusk at the border, and told the Clan. My name is Mapleshade. You should be ashamed that you deserted your Clan on a fish-brained mission! Mapleshade took quick gulps from the river. Stormkit was about their age when he broke his jaw trying to cross the stones. Thanks Momma!. Patchkit grinned, eyeing the fish gleefully. This is merely a Fanfiction. I never thought of Mapleshade as evil though, and really wanted to see a better future for her. Why a cat would hate StarClan so much that they would rather spend their time wandering alone, hungry and unhappy in the dark seems a bit illogical to me though. Wasppaw was seething. She was apprenticed to Bloomheart and later became a warrior known as Mapleshade. After Frecklewish leaves, Ravenwing tells Mapleshade that she has made Frecklewish feel like life is worth living again with the birth of her kits. -her only meeting up with Oakheart at night, Mapleshade: She planned to raise them until they were fully accepted, then reveal their half-Clan origins at the "right" time, hoping both ThunderClan and RiverClan would accept them for who they were - and by extention, accept her and Appledusk's relationship. Mapleshadeshe's a really old Dark Forest cat, and all of the others seem afraid of her, even Tigerstarwell, Mapleshade is taking a special interest in me. La Llorona drowned her kids after being angry and drowns kids thinking their here own kids, shes in grief and wails for them. Or, I think the case could also be made that she killed Ashfur out of self-defense/ to protect the clan because he was clearly unhinged and a threat. After this, Crookedkit, now Crookedstar, finally realized that Mapleshade had been manipulating him and confronted her in a dream. Mapleshade was a ThunderClan warrior that served under Oakstar's leadership in the forest territories and a Dark Forest member. I have walked beside you from the day you were born, guiding your paw steps, laying out your destiny before you. Mapleshade layed her head on his shoulder. that he did actually feel bad after his death. She then uncovered his grave and left his corpse to be eaten by a hawk. HEAVILY inspired by u/Bee8467 's idea of Frecklewish taking care of Mapleshade's kits in Starclan! Villain Episode: This novella shows Mapleshade's downfall and how she first became a villain. Much, much more lies ahead of us, Tigerclaw. Super stupid imo. Well, Mapleshade died after she killed Appledusk, whom she had blamed for the death of her kits as well as blaming Ravenwing and Frecklewish. She was proven to be right, as Goosefeather's ability slowly overwhelmed him and drove him mad, without the need for her input. Imagine raking your claws across some cat's pelt, and drawing real blood! Another reason why she shouldve not gone to the dark forest was when she was training Crookedstar. Same thing goes for Hollyleaf. Pouring, actually. -kept it a secret Mapleshade to Crookedjaw about Willowbreeze. They enjoy it, but a RiverClan patrol spots them and warns them away. Why do you think I'm here?.Mapleshade to Crookedstar. Frecklewish, the sister of the recently-deceased warrior Birchface, assumes that this is because Birchface is the father, and Mapleshade doesn't confirm or deny it. Days later, Mapleshade discovers that Reedshine of RiverClan is expecting Appledusk's kits. "A fresh fish, straight from the river!". Cats like Tigerstar, Thistleclaw, and Brokenstar who viewed StarClan and stupid and weak simply did not want to go there after their deaths. Firestar is horrified, crying that Spottedleaf had promised to be there when he went to StarClan. That was a reminder, and a good reminder. They should live as rogues and loners because that's what they are! Wasppaw let out a yelp as he tumbled to the ground. Once arriving at the fresh-kill pile, I sniffed through it but found only one mouse. But, there is still one glaring example that trashes this whole theory anyway: Ashfur. You two mustve been a great couple.. No matter what she did, she just couldnt make Sandstorm suffer, so she made Firestar suffer;by killing Spottedleaf. Alternately, maybe it has to do with your connections in StarClan. About your prophecy, it could mean anything!!! Ravenwing, are we going to miss Half-Moon Meeting? I asked, praying to StarClan that we wouldnt miss it. If he was the medicine cat, why does he need me? Check out Shinign Shadows and my newest: Shadowed Path!]. Im gonna go find out. She set off towards Larchpaw. Crookedstar's Promise, The Ultimate Guide, and Mapleshade's Vengeance state that she was rejected, the second book of which also states that she wasn't even allowed to stay the night in RiverClan's camp. However, Mapleshade is rejected by her Clan and is driven out. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! Along with her she brought her dear, beloved kits: Patchkit, Larchkit, and Petalkit. The kits soon were playfighting with a leaf that spiraled down from the sky. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. Mapleshade, He stated, I have seen an omen. Mapleshadewas a female she-cat born in ThunderClan, one of the fivewarrior Clans, during the time that Oakstar was leader. Thats my prey!. In this separate timeline, Mapleshades kits lived and Mapleshade proves Ravenwing wrong about the prophecy of the 3 reeds. Why would you want to go to StarClan? Are they ready to face danger..and the truth?. According to the official family tree on the books' website, one of Appledusk and Reedshine's kits is named Applefrost, presumably for the kits' father. He told her he loved her more than anything. Frecklewish With Mapleshade's Kits in Starclan (OC) Can you imagine what that feels like? Plus, to add to the confusion, Hollyleaf is in StarClan, but she did actually murder someone: Ashfur. Hmm. Now.can I ask you a question? Spottedpaw tries to step in and stop him when he deals a killing bite, but he snarls at her. When Stormkit's jaw was permanently disfigured, resulting in him being rejected and renamed "Crookedkit" by his mother, and leaving him restless with unfocused ambition, Mapleshade seized the opportunity to turn him down a dark path. Mapleshade's kits survive the journey to RiverClan and grow up in the new Clan. (Birchface has SkyClan blood!) Winners of the July 2022 fan challenge + new challenge announcement. Larchkit mews a RiverClan warrior had to save Patchkit. That is my last promise to you. So th kits grow up in Thunderclan. I love all the thought put into this! Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you. Mapleshade was once a good-hearted cat,bent on serving her Clan to her last breath. Because of the murders she committed, Mapleshade's spirit was denied entry to StarClan and instead sent to the Place of No Stars, also known as the Dark Forest. Shes not like Rainflower (Crookedstars mother) or Onestar, who abandoned her kits because of choice! My opinion on the warrior code part 2 by Ivywish, Top 5 Cats with HUGE insecurities by Riverspirit, Mojoflight AKA Mojo (She/Her and/or Hu/Hum), Frostpaw/moon is running for Senior Warrior , Was Goosefeather really delusional? Mapleshade tries to take the kits across the river, but it's flooded, and the kits drown; Mapleshade herself only survives because a RiverClan patrol pulls her out in time. My mentor was busy treating Crimsonwish, who had whitecough. (when he was an apprentice)All of the promises, lectures, yelling, scolding, and fighting was so that he wouldnt end up like her. Wasppaw was being greedy and teasing Patchpaw, answered Petalpaw, who narrowed her eyes at Wasppaw. Thank you, He said dipping his head to her. For now, you don't need to know anything else. I believe they will grow up to be like Birchface, and like you. You will regret this, Appledusk. Dunno, She murmured. Because she didnt blame one cat entirely, her mind created the visions to be one kit less with each kill. My name is Mapleshade. He really had no real reason behind killing kits the way he did by attacking them ("training them."). Caliart alcohol markers. Wouldnt they be happier in StarClan than the lonely, miserable Dark Forest? Afterwards, she gets pregnant with his kits. I totally agree about Ashfur haha. True. Petalkit wrapped her paws around Patchkit's body,while Larchkit leaned his head as to follow his mother. ! He announced boldly. He told you to wait. Cats who betray their Clan should be banished. Someone I wished would be with you this very moment. Mapleshade pondered over the kind, handsome tom with those brilliant green eyes. So when Appledusk tells her he blames her for the death of the kits, hes right. So, I think theres enough evidence to say that Thistleclaws motives were bad. Warrior cats is about clans of feral cats surviving in the wild. Tell me, does this have to do with your kits? These traumatic events left a huge mark on Mapleshade. In the eyes of StarClan, though, what Mapleshade did was nothing worth banning her to the Dark Forest - she loved a cat from another Clan, and the kits died accidentally. Mapleshade names her kits Petalkit, Patchkit and Larchkit. Mapleshade/History | Warriors Wiki | Fandom Ravenwing finds out, and tells everyone, and both Oakstar and Frecklewish are understandably upset when they learn that Oakstars son and Frecklewishs brother is not the father, but rather the cat who killed him, which Mapleshade defends by saying it was an accident he died, and tries to say that it doesnt matter who the father is. Want to edit and see less ads? She is the main antagonist ofthe super edition Crookedstar's Promise and the novella Goosefeather's Curse, the main protagonist of the novella Mapleshade's Vengeance, the overarching antagonist of the novella Tigerclaw's Fury, the secondary antagonist of the novella Spottedleaf's Heart, one of thethree secondary antagonists (alongside Brokenstar and Thistleclaw) of the story arc Omen of the Stars and a major antagonist in The Broken Code arc. Larchpaw just looked at the sky absent-mindedly. Warriors Fanfiction is a FANDOM Books Community. If she can't keep herself safe then she's no use to you. Im tired! Larchkit complained. Great article, you really are HollyleafTheGreat! Ive seen the incidents that happened the past few weeks, and Petalkit certainly resembles..hmm..Appledusk. Once he was gone, I turned to my littermates. Petalkit and Larchkit nodded. StarClan really chose the wrong cat to try and mess up, because she just tried her best to protect her kits. I always thought of it as the cat you are in your heart. I find the fact that it seems like the Dark Forest is a choice strange, but interesting. Mapleshade goes by some RiverClan cats who snarl at her and remember the day one of their warriors, Appledusk, struck a ThunderClan cat, Birchface, so hard that he fell into the river and drowned. In her desperation to get her kits to safety, she tried to takethem across the stepping stones to RiverClan, only for them to be swept away by the swollen river. Bluestar and Mapleshade are actually quite the same I will never forget this. Mapleshade goes for her instead, but Appledusk jumps in the way, and he takes the fatal hit. Which, spoilers for Lost Stars would make sense considering Shadowpaw is hearing what may be a bad/evil StarClan warrior in his mind. This led him to revealing the truth to the whole of ThunderClan. You told me you loved me! Mapleshade buried her muzzle into his fur. So, just murdering someone cant be the reason cats go to the Dark Forest. The following night, she waits at Highstones and kills Ravenwing at the Moonstone. Why?! The tom that was truly the father. His gaze turned to Mapleshade. He asks her why, and she tells him that every cat in ThunderClan must die, and that he is already doomed. Unlike Crookedjaw, Thistleclaw failed to become leader and didn'tescape the Dark Forest's influence,joining them after his death. However, on the way there, the river suddenly flooded and her kits were swept away. Mapleshade swears to get revenge on Appledusk. Mapleshade watched them, amused and satisfied. He took a vole from the fresh-kill pile and left. Darkstar This cats got many problems-_- Ashfur certainly didnt seem to feel bad about his actions during his life, but I suppose its possible (although not super likely imo, because why would dying make him change his mind?) Appledusk gazed at Mapleshade, nothing hiding the love in his eyes. For all eternity, Appledusk's kin would mourn the day he had destroyed the life of a ThunderClan warrior. by Riverspirit, Why Hollyleaf CAN NOT be part of the three by Honeypaw. You have everything that I wanted, Sandstorm! Momma knows whats best, mewed the one and only Patchkit, who Mapleshade adored how he would always stand up for her. Larchkit mews a RiverClan warrior had to save Patchkit. My brother jumped off of Wasppaw as she approached. I will never forget this. Hi. Did you find the Horsetail?. However, when her kits were picked up from the river by a RiverClan patrol, Ravenwing realized who their real father was after receiving an omen with three reeds floating in a small stream that appeared in his den. She looked feverish. She awoke in the Dark Forest and she felt pleased. Appledusk returned with a fish in his hands. She stumbles to the barn where she'd slept before, and falls unconscious for the last time. (Although thats a bit of a stretch imo.) Your loyalty should be to your Clan, not her! She was able to keeptheir relationship a secret, until she gave birth to their kits. Yeah, I think that they(dead cats) can make up rules as they go. Be patient, and you will find out everything.Mapleshade revealing herself to Tigerclaw. I think that she was haunted by her grief, and the death of her kits, and when she thought that she had to avenge them, the idea manifested inside her grieving brain. For now, you don't need to know anything else. Mapleshade watched them, amused and satisfied. Birchface is rightfully their father, and they are Thunderclan cats through and through!