But, there is still one glaring example that trashes this whole theory anyway: Ashfur. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! In the same moment, Mapleshade was attacked from behind and mortally wounded by Perchpaw. I have walked beside you from the day you were born, guiding your paw steps, laying out your destiny before you. You will live to regret this day forever, ThunderClan, and that is a promise. Mapleshade teaches Goosefeather how to fight. Lets start off by setting the scence (MAJOR spoilers for Mapleshades Vengeance): Mapleshade, a ThunderClan cat, is secretly mates with Appledusk, a RiverClan cat. Needless to say, the Clan does not take this well, and Mapleshade and her kits are exiled. Why did Mapleshade hate Sandstorm? Spottedleaf, dying, tells him that that was never meant to happen and that she couldnt journey with him anymore. I find the fact that it seems like the Dark Forest is a choice strange, but interesting. But then the Clans cast her out as a traitorand she vowed to seek her revenge. Momma, where are we going? Petalkit squeaked. A mate that loved me, kits that I could watch grow up and have kits of their own, the respect of my Clanmates! Hi. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. She admired them quickly. Birchface will greatly be missed. The kits looked satisfied. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! Mapleshadewas a female she-cat born in ThunderClan, one of the fivewarrior Clans, during the time that Oakstar was leader. There has been much confusion over Mapleshade's description. They are perfect, Appledusk murmured. Ravenwing was checking the herb pile and the roof, and when I asked to help him, he said he was fine. Patchyface, thats my prey, because I caught it. She awoke in the Dark Forest and she felt pleased. Thistleclaw was arrogant, aggressive, and had a thirst for leadership. After his death, Tigerstar joined Mapleshade in the Dark Forest. He told you to wait. Appledusk leaped on to the stepping stones and on to the river. It's later revealed by StarClan that ever since the Great Battle, the Dark Forest had been nearly empty, most of the evil spirits having been destroyed in the battle or faded away afterwards. However, Mapleshade also had a hidden arrogant, naive and selfish side to her, as seen when she acted possessive over Appledusk and disregarded his concerns regarding their relationship, and at one point resisted the urge to attack Frecklewish when the other she-cat attempted to bond with who she thinks are her brother's kits. Although now that I'm thinking about it more, Brokenstar could be in the "murdering for fun" group. That place is full of weak-willed cowards who clung to the warrior code like ants to a leaf in a puddle. If a motivation to murder was what mattered, then Ashfur (and maybe Hollyleaf) would also be in the Dark Forest. Crimsonwish lay in another wide hole in the den, sleeping away peacefully. 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 watched as the three kits ran up to sniff it. Dog Pack | Rats (Rat Leader) | Sharptooth. The reasons why she didnt go to the bridge was I hope you never see Ravenwing in StarClan. They had returned from the visit with Appledusk, and Frecklewish was watching the kits while Mapleshade went for some air. From here, she could cause more suffering than when she had been alive, and fighting her battles alone. Patchkit interrupts crossly that he did not, he was just resting. Hollyleaf's Expecting Kits? They have no right to be treated like this!! 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. And, by murder, of course I mean not killing in self-defense or in battle, but rather killing someone due to a personal grudge, or (although we havent seen this happen in this series) just for the thrill of killing another person. So, how can Ashfur be "not evil" in his heart, but Mapleshade is? Much, much more lies ahead of us, Tigerclaw. Nothing, remember? Mapleshades heart beat quickly. I promise you they will grow up just like Birchface, youll see.Ravenwing nodded, understanding. The pixel artwork is fanart based on the canon description; undefined traits are left to the artist's, This section summarizes Mapleshade's significant. Wasppaw was being greedy and teasing Patchpaw, answered Petalpaw, who narrowed her eyes at Wasppaw. When Appledusk is killed, Reedshine is already carrying his kits. I never thought of Mapleshade as evil though, and really wanted to see a better future for her. Crookedkit agreed. As for point 3) yes, I agree that is really a terrible reason, and I honestly cannot believe that it is actually the case. How to Market Your Business with Webinars. His apprentice, Flowerpaw, leaped in to save him, but died along with him. Mapleshade still felt a sickening in her stomach as she went back to camp. Mapleshade vows vengeance on Ravenwing and Frecklewish, blaming them for her kits' deaths. Seasons later, Mapleshade started working for Ashfur in the hopes of being able to live again. Its Icetufts Birthday! If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. First, Goosefeather,a medicine cat who had the ability to always see the spirits of both StarClan and the Dark Forest. Which, spoilers for Lost Stars would make sense considering Shadowpaw is hearing what may be a bad/evil StarClan warrior in his mind. Mapleshade tries to stop them talking, but Ravenwing reveals he had a omen, and thinks it's about the kits, that the kits do not belong in ThunderClan. Mapleshade then moved onto Tigerkit, the grandson ofOakstar, who previously banished Mapleshade and her kits, and nephew of Frecklewish, one of her victims in life. Even in death and after exacting revenge, she could not let go of her pain and hatred, and targeted her enemies' descendants, even going so far as to turn her back on StarClan, whom she previously had faith in. Her third kit vanishes, and she thinks they're free, but also can't find them. Deathberries come from the dark-leaved yew bush and can be characterized by their bright red color. Of course, this then begs the question: what is the criteria for a bad cat? Mapleshade was convinced StarClan was giving her an opportunity and said yes, they were Birchface's kits. Thistleclaw was absolutely insane and he let his insanity take him over the edge. Tell me, does this have to do with your kits? Id first like to extend a huge thank you to everyone who participated anyone who Ivywish shares their opinion on the warrior code. Mapleshade could never make the Clans suffer enough for what had been done to her. Larchkit nodded. We will see what Oakstar says about this. She cuffed Wasppaws ear and he protested, following her to the leaders den. Appledusk returned with a fish in his hands. Would the clan find out? Were you watching, my precious kits? His apprentice, Perchpaw, attacked Mapleshade and gave her wounds that would later on end her life. We have all night, after all. She was proven to be right, as Goosefeather's ability slowly overwhelmed him and drove him mad, without the need for her input. Yeah, Larchkit chimed in, Hes nice! Patchkit nodded along with them. In this story, Mapleshade drowns instead, forcing her kits; Patchkit, Larchkit, and Petalkit, to go to Riverclan with their real father, Appledusk. We don't know how magic and stuff works in this world. Yes. Appledusk nodded quickly. warriorcats. What do Chinese red noodle beans taste like? Water reeds dont grown in Thunderclan.. Yall May ask why send the others to the Place of No Stars? Well my friends, heres the key: Oakstar Banished a newly queen and her three kits, resulting in them dying. He should be in the Place of No Stars for all eternity. This is a story about Mapleshade. Mapleshade suppressed a purr; Larchkit always made her laugh. People empathize with Mapleshade and defend her with the fact that her kits drowned. 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. Hello Mapleshade, Appledusk dipped his head to her formally, but Mapleshade could tell the dark cream tom was overjoyed. Appledusk confesses to the Clan about what happened, and he vows that his loyalty is only to his Clan; he blames Mapleshade for the kits' death, and RiverClan has no interest in letting her stay. With the future RiverClan leader in her thrall, Mapleshade trained him to become the warrior she had been, while steadily stealing everything he loved most. The Wishful Nights - Book 1: Assassin's Oath. She has a breakdown before she ran into the tunnels, but I think that was less about guilt about murdering Ashfur, and more about just general guilt surrounding breaking the warrior code and having everything she thought to be true collapsing around her. Out of nowhere, Larchpaw leaped on him and pinned him to the ground, although his claws were sheathed. But don't worry, I made them pay. Why do you think I'm here?.Mapleshade to Crookedstar. Mapleshade watched as the three kits ran up to sniff it. To be rejected twice? Why does every single second everyone spends is inspecting my kits?!?! She could have acted sorry. His apprentice, Perchpaw, attacked Mapleshade and gave her wounds that would later on end her life. The medicine cat apologized one more timeabout him judging the kitsbefore he left. If only you were here. Mapleshade herself was not at fault for their deaths, and plenty of cats who loved a cat from another Clan have gone to StarClan. Ashfur still attempted to murder kitties. 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. The tom that was truly the father. "Huh," Larchkit says. Hesuma friend of your fathers, Mapleshade added quickly. 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?) Mapleshade, He stated, I have seen an omen. Under Mapleshade's influence, Tigerstar killed many Clan cats in his quest to rule the entire forest, eventually uniting ShadowClan and RiverClan as TigerClan briefly. Hm I just think "evil" is so subjective though haha. You two mustve been a great couple.. -one of the kits dying The other bridge was way too far away. They go to a place beyond StarClan, where they still get to live eternally, but cannot speak with living cats anymore. We use cookies to optimize our website and our service. Mother was shocked and angry. Someone I wished would be with you this very moment. Mapleshade pondered over the kind, handsome tom with those brilliant green eyes. Permissions beyond the scope of this license may be available from thestaff@tvtropes.org. 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. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This has too many spoilers, Why cant I stop reading Blogclan?! Upon taking her and the kit's bodies to RiverClan camp, Appledusk blamed Mapleshade for crossing the river which resulted in the kit's deaths, and rejected her in front of his Clan. However, on the way there, the river suddenly flooded and her kits were swept away. So, first off, this article did not change my mind about her (though it has good points). The ThunderClan medicine cat Ravenwing also sees them, and tells her that he's figured out that the father of the kits is Appledusk, not Birchface. Deathberries, also known by Twolegs as yew berries, are a type of poisonous fruit resembling red olives. I thought I would examine some examples of cats who we know what their lives were like, and why they went to the Dark Forest or not after they died, and show how there seems to be no consistent rule about who goes there. It will be my first time!! Are you from Riverclan? He looked at me, reassurance in his eyes. 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. You, out of all warriors, should know that. Next, she helped another Dark Forest cat, Silverhawk, train the ambitious warrior Thistleclaw, while she did the same with Crookedjaw. She became mates with Appledusk, a warrior of RiverClan, and was expecting his kits. It was a plump, juicy one, and I had to resist eating it greatly. Hey guys, today I figured that Id share something that has been bothering me about the series the apparent inconsistency between what cats are and are not sent to the Dark Forest. Im not sure about being as tall as the trees, but I know your heart is bigger than any tree I have ever seen., Petalkit bounced happily. Mapleshade watched them elatedly, her heart about to bust with love. Mapleshade then turned her rage toward Appledusk. And now you treat me worse than prey. "He loved too much". Appledusk returned with a fish in his hands. No! Thats my prey!. Mapleshade taunts Tigerclaw in his mind for losing against a kittypet after failing to kill Bluestar. She is banished from ThunderClan. Along the way they learn important lessons about life, war, love, and death. Hawkfrost almost destroyed an enetire clan and was on the same path as tigerstar, he was ready to kill without mercy.I feel like thats enough to go to hell, 2)Hollyleaf didnt go to the dark forest because she was able to make up for what she did, and she faught to the death for her clan instead of the dark forest, 3)Ashfur didnt pretend to feel bad but starclan gives us the reason he went there.he did what he did out of love.I dont think that justifys anything but thats the reason, 4)Crowfeathers sidequest kind of shows us that you dont choose, he was almost killed and woke up in the dark forest, but he didnt choose to go there and was afraid until ashfur came and asked what the heck was going on with him, All in all i think the concept of starclan and the darkforest are pretty akin to our own, if your evil you go to hell, if your good you go to heaven, About your 1) point, my intention was never to argue that any cat in the Dark Forest was a good cat, who didn't deserve to be in the Dark Forest, just to point out there is no defined metric as to why cats go to the Dark Forest, beyond a nebulous sense of "oh, well they're bad.". They bounded beside Mapleshade, and the tortoiseshell queen could tell her kits were excited. Mapleshade was a ThunderClan warrior that served under Oakstar's leadership in the forest territories and a Dark Forest member. If she can't keep herself safe then she's no use to you. Although I love Mapleshade, she deserves to go to the DF, and Appledusk to StarClan. She also killed Frecklewish, who watched her kits drown, and Ravenwing, who revealed her secret as a result of an omen from StarClan, killing three cats in total. I went through the agony of bearing your kits! Oh Appledusk. Mapleshade buried her muzzle into his fur. Well, Mapleshade died after she killed Appledusk, whom she had blamed for the death of her kits as well as blaming Ravenwing and Frecklewish. However, she ended up falling in love with a RiverClan tom namedAppledusk, which was forbidden by the Warrior Code. Once exiled, Mapleshade crosses the stepping stones when the rivers going to flood. Frecklewish used Mapleshade's kits to feel better about her brother's death and when that didn't work out she wanted them gone in spite of the warrior code. Appledusk refused, but then his new mate, Reedshine, already pregnant, arrived on the scene. 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. Created by Meks. La Llorona drowned her kids after being angry and drowns kids thinking their here own kids, shes in grief and wails for them. Mapleshade has kits with a Riverclan tom, Appledusk, and lies about it to the clan. Darkstripe was loyal to a murderous cat, he tried to kill a child. I could take over the body of a nice, young she-cat-that would do me just fine. Kill Frecklewish.Kill Appledusk (all succeeded).Kill Reedshine and her unborn kittens (failed).Make murder victims' descendants suffer (succeeded).To exact total vengeance on ThunderClan and RiverClan (failed)Make Crookedstar evil (failed)Make Tigerstar evil (succeeded)Come back to the living world via possesion (Failed). Caliart alcohol markers. Well, I think youre right! He was only foiled first when Brambleclaw killed Hawkfrost to save Firestar, and second when Squirrelflight revealed that the kits werent hers biologically and tricked Ashfur into thinking their deaths wouldnt hurt her. She takes her kits across the river, but they drown. Appledusk Not mourning for his kits and acting innocent when confessing to Darkstar that he was the father of the kits, getting another mate, and treating her worse than prey. Mapleshade was a ThunderClan warrior that served under Oakstar's leadership in the forest territories and a Dark Forest member. She had three kits, Patchkit, Petalkit, and Larchkit, and everyone was asking, "Why didn't you name one after Birchface? Petalpaw raced to the warriors den, possibly to get my mother; who, coincidentally, was Wasppaws mentor. Welcome to r/WarriorCats! About your prophecy, it could mean anything!!! I dont want your fat, greedy self eating this precious piece of prey.. Darkstripe betrayed his clans twice one of which was with blood clan to try and destroy clan life so yeah that's a major offense. Patchpaw, can you get Crimsonwish a mouse from the freshkill pile? Ravenwing called from the other side of the den. She had two sons and a daughter, naming the daughter Petalkit and the sons Patchkit and Larchkit. StarClan really chose the wrong cat to try and mess up, because she just tried her best to protect her kits. Are they ready to face danger..and the truth?. It was too far, and they were tired. First off, she wanted a better life for her kits. she went insane, and, yes, unlike Ashfur she did murder kitties, but she also "loved too much". You now know the truth about everything, as well as not being murdered by Appledusk; you just fell in the river. Oakstar banished Mapleshade, and her troubles became worse when her kits drowned in the river following her attempt to escape to RiverClan. Plus, to add to the confusion, Hollyleaf is in StarClan, but she did actually murder someone: Ashfur. Read 44. -mother to three kits I went through the agony of bearing your kits! There's a massive difference what Mapleshade did to any of Greystripe's killings. Mapleshade gave her kits a warm look, "I promise." Then, she bounded towards the still-raging waters. Onestar | Mudclaw | Antpelt | Breezepelt | Houndleap, BloodClan At a Gathering, there are tensions between ThunderClan and RiverClan due to a recent battle where two ThunderClan cats died (including the leader's son Birchface), but this doesn't stop Mapleshade of ThunderClan from talking to her secret mate Appledusk of RiverClan. Well, Mapleshade died after she killed Appledusk, whom she had blamed for the death of her kits as well as blaming Ravenwing and Frecklewish. He insists that the Clan needs to know the truth, and tells them. Of c-course! The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes. She then uncovered his grave and left his corpse to be eaten by a hawk. Super stupid imo. Petalkit didnt really listen to the conversation, Mapleshade observed, because she was staring wide-eyed at all te scenery. She kills Ravenwing at the Moonstone. Appledusk gazed at Mapleshade, nothing hiding the love in his eyes. Spottedpaw dreams herself into the Place of No Stars, and goes to find Thistleclaw. Mapleshade after she is exiled from ThunderClan. To be a loner when all you tried to do was love? It was believed by some that she would be leader one day. [] You have betrayed me and my kits. And this is Patchkit and Petalkit.. Appledusk had promised to meet her at the ThunderClan-Riveclan border at sunhigh. 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. Press J to jump to the feed. Mapleshade decides her third cat to kill will be Appledusk. Mapleshade is a sturdy, large, matted, sleek, tortoiseshell she-cat with a scar on the bridge of her nose, a fluffy white tail, and amber eyes. Im Appledusk, The dark cream tom replies. Who are these little ones?. First, she stalked Ravenwing, the cat who had revealed her secret, and murderedhim at the Moonstone. Art by GrayPillow People empathize with Mapleshade and defend her with the fact that her kits drowned. It was entirely, 100% her fault. Today was also the day of Half-Moon, where us medicine cats go to the Highstones. So, I think theres enough evidence to say that Thistleclaws motives were bad. She feels like she's found a place where she belongs, and is ready to wreak vengeance for all eternity. Well, he's the only cat to die and make it back to the Clans in a living body. Warriors Fanfiction is a FANDOM Books Community. 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. Nettlebreeze says that Mapleshade deserves to go to the Dark Forest. And, the most unfair thing of all was that Featherwhisker kept Bluestars secret a secret, when the other medicine cat couldnt keep their snout in the right place, resulting in Mapleshades kits death, heartbreak, and grief. Your disloyalty makes me sick. You will live to regret this day forever, ThunderClan, and that is a promise.Mapleshade when she is exiled from ThunderClan. Enter a Melbet promo code and get a generous bonus, An Insight into Coupons and a Secret Bonus, Organic Hacks to Tweak Audio Recording for Videos Production, Bring Back Life to Your Graphic Images- Used Best Graphic Design Software, New Google Update and Future of Interstitial Ads. Days later, Mapleshade discovers that Reedshine of RiverClan is expecting Appledusk's kits.
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