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ThunderClan:

Leader:

Bluestar

• In shock over Tigerstar's ascension.

• Her decline has begun in full swing.

• Won't let any cat in her den, refuses to leave it most of the time.

• Refuses to trust any cat in ThunderClan.

Deputy:

Whitestorm

• Enraged by Tigerstar's intentional prodding.

• Has returned to handling most of Bluestar's duties.

• Tries to comfort and be there for Bluestar. It doesn't seem to be working.

• Has started a project for another exit out of camp between the warrior and medicine dens.

Medicine Cat(s):

Spottedleaf

• Remaining calm.

• Primarily helping the warriors not overwork themselves in the heat.

• Helping Yellowfang grieve.

Yellowfang

• Slightly overwhelmed and feeling some minor effects of her age.

• Complains about the heat constantly, making it every other cat's problem.

• He needed to die, but he was her son all the same.

Warriors:

Sandstorm

• Frustrated about being stuck in the medicine den.

• Tends to think of Fireheart to fall asleep.

• Learned from Graystripe that Fireheart stays with Ravenpaw and Barley, but hasn't seen him despite her secret visits to the barn.

• Being less stubborn to make things easier on Yellowfang.

Graystripe

• Takes over for most of Whitestorm's deputy duties.

• Spends most of his free time with Silverstream, Featherkit, and Stormkit. If not with them, then with Sandstorm or training Brackenpaw.

• Working with Dustpelt and Brackenpaw to make the new tunnel as quickly and as stable as possible.

• Hates the increasingly scorching heat because of his long fur and plumper physique.

• Takes water-soaked moss to Silverstream to help her cool down.

Dustpelt

• The main builder that Whitestorm and Graystripe turn to.

• Has built a small bond with Brackenpaw over the construction.

• Trying to avoid paying mind to Tigerstar's new leadership and focus on preparing for the fire that Whitestorm and Graystripe keep speaking of.

• Is tired of combining clay and mud.

• Still wishes he had a mate.

Longtail

• Nervous that he'll be exiled next for following Tigerclaw and Darkstripe previously.

• Tries to continue his training of Swiftpaw. Attempting to change any prejudice he may have placed in the apprentice.

• Starting to change his mind on Fireheart due to everything that's happened with Tigerstar and Darkstripe.

Mousefur

• Often joins Longtail with Thornpaw when Longtail trains Swiftpaw.

• Assures Longtail that he's safe from being exiled.

• Loyalty to Bluestar is waning. Unsure if Bluestar will recover from her current emotional state after hearing her objections of StarClan.

Runningwind

• One of Dustpelt's main assistants. Runs to gather materials when it runs low or takes dug soil out of the way when it piles up.

• Often goes on patrols with Mousefur and Thornpaw when not assisting Dustpelt.

Frostfur

• Helps where she can.

• Worried about Lionheart's leg. Tries to dissuade him from helping dig.

• Is happy that Cinderpaw seems to be going back to her normal self.

Apprentices:

Brackenpaw

• Has found a hobby-like interest in construction thanks to Dustpelt.

• Happy that Cinderpaw is coming back.

• Hopes that Fireheart is okay and still misses him.

Cinderpaw

• Offering to help around camp, albeit timidly.

• Still misses Fireheart and has a crush on him, but she's trying not to let it get to her.

• Sometimes, and accidentally, creeps out Sandstorm by watching her from a distance.

• Means well.

Brightpaw

• Often goes with Graystripe and Brackenpaw for training due to Whitestorm being so busy.

• Has helped lighten up the nursery by playing with Cloudkit, Bramblekit, and Tawnykit. Some days it doesn't work, but she's just happy to see them happy.

• Glad to see her sister come back out of her shell.

Thornpaw

• Prefers to help dig or go on patrols over helping in the nursery or the elders' den.

• Happy that Cinderpaw is showing signs of healing.

• Slightly jealous of Brackenpaw's scars.

Swiftpaw

• Often takes Bramblekit and Tawnykit out of the nursery if they want to.

• Somehow ended up as the queens' messenger to the medicine cats.

• Wants to go on more patrols, but doesn't mind helping dig.

Queens/Kits:

Brindleface

• Thrilled that Cloudkit is getting more energy back.

• Sometimes encourages Ashkit to play with Silverstream just to piss off Graystripe.

Ashkit

• Somewhat happy that Cloudkit is getting out of his depression. Doesn't super care about it overall.

• Helps dig when Brindleface lets him.

• Absolutely loves being able to nuzzle and interact with Silverstream almost whenever he wants.

• Jealous of Graystripe, Featherkit, and Stormkit.

Fernkit

• Almost enamored with Featherkit and Stormkit.

• Has built a small bond with Silverstream over Featherkit and Stormkit.

• Sometimes helps dig if Brindleface lets her.

• Sometimes watches Dustpelt order other cats around during the tunnel construction. She thinks he's cool.

Goldenflower:

• Happy that Bramblekit and Tawnykit are getting away from their sadness.

• Worried that ThunderClan will see Tigerstar in Bramblekit and Tawnykit, especially Bramblekit.

• Tries to throw back any glares her kits receive.

• Grateful that Graystripe and Sandstorm treat Bramblekit and Tawnykit well.

Bramblekit

• Still misses Fireheart.

• Curious about Featherkit and Stormkit.

• Annoyed that Snowkit won't play with him how he wants or listen to him at all.

Tawnykit

• Is in a better mood due to Bramblekit's improved mood.

• Sometimes gets curious about Featherkit and Stormkit. Has yet to actually touch them.

• Tries to get Bramblekit to play more softly with Snowkit.

Silverstream

• Annoys the other queens with how often she and Graystripe act out or voice their love.

• A bit surprised at how helpless her kits are, but loves knowing and feeling like a cat needs and loves her.

• Excited for when Featherkit and Stormkit will open their eyes. She's trying to guess when, but "now" when said every few hours isn't a valid answer according to the other queens.

• Adjusting well to ThunderClan.

• Misses the water dearly, especially with the constant heat waves.

Featherkit/Stormkit

• Still blind, deaf, and wriggly. They're not even a week old; what did you expect?

Speckletail

• Has slightly softened up about Snowkit staying in the nursery.

• Has improved at using body language to communicate.

Snowkit

• S'all right.

Willowpelt

• Waiting for the moment that she can start spoiling her grandkits, much to Graystripe's dismay.

• Is the one to watch over Featherkit and Stormkit when Silverstream needs to use the dirtplace or leave the nursery.

• Helps Whitestorm relax with cuddles and emotional support.

Elders:

Lionheart

• Helps dig despite Frostfur's attempts to dissuade him.

• Spending more and more time in the medicine den.

• Loves asking his kits to do stupid tasks when they enter the elders' den. Thornpaw is not amused.

Patchpelt

• Helps every now and then with digging.

• Finding more reasons to dislike Pinestar after Tigerstar's rise to leadership.

Halftail and Dappletail

• Hoping Bluestar stays the leader they know she can be.

• Concerned about what will happen if she doesn't.

• Miss Cloudkit's energy for the elders' den.

Smallear and One-eye

• Wondering when Cloudkit will be returning to the elders' den.

• They're old!

RiverClan:

Leader:

Crookedstar

• Trying and failing to get past Tigerstar's words.

• Trying to stay strong for RiverClan.

• Hopes that he's made the right decisions.

• Wishes Silverstream, Graystripe, and their kits well. Wants to see his grandkits.

Deputy:

Stonefur

• Still a bit stunned over being given the deputy position.

• Trying his best to do RiverClan proud.

• Wondering why Bluestar abandoned him and Mistyfoot.

• Finds consolation in Mistyfoot's comfort with his newfound position.

Medicine Cat(s):

Mudfur

• Glad that Silverstream's kits were born healthy.

• Knows that Spottedleaf and Yellowfang can handle Silverstream and her kits.

Warriors:

Leopardfur

• Seething at her sudden demotion.

• Understands why she was demoted, but is confused and upset why her loyalty to RiverClan was treated like a bad thing.

• Holds no ill will against Stonefur. Helping him learn the ropes of being deputy.

• Questioning Bluestar and Crookedstar's leaderships and loyalties.

Blackclaw

• Avoiding Stonefur and Crookedstar when possible.

• Planning to apologize to Mistyfoot.

• Hopes that Mistyfoot will take him back.

Whiteclaw

• Confused and upset about Leopardfur's demotion.

• Wonders if he'll find another cat.

• Sincerely hopes that Graystripe and Silverstream are happy.

Loudbelly

• Questioning Crookedstar's choices.

Apprentices:

Shadepaw

• Trying to follow Stonefur's example.

• Happy that her mentor was given the deputy position.

Heavypaw

• Unsure about Crookedstar's leadership. Stays quiet about it.

• Confused why so many things are changing in RiverClan so suddenly.

Queens/Kits:

Mistyfoot

• Happy that Silverstream lived.

• Hopes that Silverstream found the happiness and love that she wanted.

• Wants to meet Featherkit and Stormkit.

• Feels far more comfortable now that Leopardfur is no longer deputy. Supports Stonefur as best as she can.

• Suspects that Bluestar must have given her and Stonefur up for a reason.

Primrosekit, Reedkit, Perchkit, Pikekit

• Still energetic kits.

• Miss Silverstream playing with them.

Mosspelt

• One of the few openly supportive cats towards Graystripe and Silverstream.

• Wishes the two ThunderClan warriors and their kits well.

Elders:

Graypool

• Prays that Bluestar recovers from the shock of the Gathering.

• Supports Silverstream and Graystripe. Hopes to see their kits one day.

WindClan:

Leader:

Tallstar

• Cautious of ShadowClan.

• Wants to maintain the relationship between WindClan and ThunderClan. Aware that Bluestar may make it difficult.

• Curious if Crookedstar would be willing to initiate a friendly relationship with WindClan.

• Wants to bring up Gorsekit's potential future to Morningflower.

Deputy:

Deadfoot

• Relieved that Fireheart finally stopped pestering him after he said that he would like more kits one day.

• Still suspicious of Fireheart. Trusts Tallstar's judgement on the orange tom.

• Unsure about initiating a relationship with RiverClan.

• Cautious about ShadowClan.

• Hesitant to agree with Tallstar's announcement that Clans should mix.

Medicine Cat(s):

Barkface

• Training Ravenpaw and Fireheart in medicine.

• Still bummed that Ravenpaw won't return to the Clans, but saves rabbits and hares for the loner.

• Finds Fireheart's ability fascinating. Also pesters Fireheart about using it too much.

Warriors:

Fireheart

• Joined WindClan after nearly a moon of exile.

• Still getting used to WindClan's moors. Not great at hunting rabbits and hares on the moors yet.

• Misses ThunderClan deeply.

• Misses Sandstorm and Graystripe the most.

• Occasionally spends time at Barley's barn.

• Annoyed that Tallstar asks to see Jake often, but obliges.

Onewhisker

• Pleased that Fireheart has joined WindClan, even if temporarily.

• Annoyed that Gorsekit wants Fireheart to mentor him instead.

• Appreciates his friendship with Fireheart.

• Cautious about ShadowClan.

• Stands by Tallstar's decision for WindClan to be more inclusive.

Tornear

• Remains friendly with Fireheart and ThunderClan due to the lack of housing Brokenstar.

• Iffy on the idea of Clan mixing.

Runningbrook

• Remains friendly with Fireheart and ThunderClan due to the lack of housing Brokenstar.

• Friends with Ravenpaw due to his constant visits.

Mudclaw

• Still holds a more positive opinion on ThunderClan due to the lack of housing Brokenstar.

• Refuses the idea of the Clan's mixing.

• Upset as he believes Tallstar won't take his opinion of Clan mingling into consideration.

Apprentices:

Webpaw

• Follows Mudclaw's opinion on Clan mixing.

Tawnypaw

• Just wants to be a good apprentice and get her warrior name.

• Trying to stay out of the political drama.

Whitepaw

• Supports Onewhisker with his opinion on Clan mixing.

• Calm and patient for an apprentice.

Queens/Kits:

Ashfoot

• Tries to support Deadfoot as best she can.

• Has noticed Fireheart being strangely excited for any of her and Deadfoot's kits.

Morningflower

• Has become good friends with Fireheart.

• Appreciates that Fireheart cares for Gorsekit as if he were truly WindClan.

• Likes to tease Onewhisker that Fireheart will mentor Gorsekit instead of Onewhisker.

Gorsekit

• Enjoys playing with Fireheart.

• Hopes that Fireheart will be his mentor, despite being told that it isn't possible.

• Has started to raise his rear when hunting like ThunderClan cats, much to Fireheart's chagrin.

Elders:

N/A

ShadowClan

Leader:

Tigerstar

• Pleased that his plan worked so effortlessly.

• Expecting Bluestar to lose her mind.

• Thinking over when he should meet with Scourge.

Deputy:

Blackfoot

• Fully supportive of Tigerstar.

• Ignores Darkstripe's glares at his position.

• His loyalty saved him from being killed by Tigerstar.

Medicine Cat(s):

Runningnose

• Not feeling great vibes from Tigerstar.

• Regretfully admits that Tigerstar is at least better than Brokenstar.

Warriors:

Wetfoot

• Holds no ill will against ThunderClan due to not housing Brokenstar, but is loyal to his leader regardless.

• Wonders if Tigerstar can back up his words.

Littlecloud

• Isn't sure if Tigerstar is lying or capable of being who ShadowClan needs.

• Hasn't been feeling the greatest.

Whitethroat

• Shares Littlecloud's doubts.

• Stomach has been upset despite Tigerstar's promises.

Boulder

• Slightly afraid of Tigerstar.

• Avoided being killed by Tigerstar by giving him information on BloodClan and Scourge.

• Follows more out of fear than loyalty.

Darkstripe

• Joined ShadowClan after realizing Tigerstar became leader.

• Remains Tigerstar's #1 simp.

Apprentices:

Oakpaw

• Too timid to take a solid stance on Tigerstar's abrupt leadership.

Brownpaw

• Apprenticed to Littlecloud due to Stumpytail being dead.

Queens/Kits:

Dawncloud

• Strongly dislikes Tigerstar. Gets a similar feeling to Brokenstar from him.

Darkflower

• Remaining loyal to her Clan, even if something feels off.

Tallpoppy

• Shares the other queens' opinions and concerns.

Elders:

N/A

Cats outside of the Clans:

Princess

• Has been extremely happy that Fireheart visits her more often.

• Was nervous about Cloudkit, but relaxed once Fireheart assured her that Cloudkit was safe and healthy.

• Has been missing her other kits since her twolegs gave them away.

• Has been enjoying speaking to Jake through Fireheart's ability. Princess thinks Fireheart is very similar to Jake.

Smudge

• Just as elated as Princess that Fireheart visits him again.

• Loves his and Fireheart's catch-up talks.

• Overjoyed that he and Fireheart sometimes play with one another again.

• Knows that Fireheart belongs with the Clans, but can't help asking for him to stay anyway. He knew the answer would be no.

Hattie

• Less interested in Fireheart than Smudge or Princess, but still finds a forest cat interesting.

• Rarely participates in Smudge and Fireheart's play or talk sessions.

• A little jealous that Smudge likes Fireheart's attention so much.

Ravenpaw

• Still visits WindClan to learn from and help Barkface.

• Tries to get Barley to come with him at times, but respects his mate's preference for privacy and solitude.

• Has been thinking more about kits since Fireheart's visit before his exile.

• Extremely relieved that Fireheart joined WindClan.

Barley

• Still wishes Ravenpaw would be a little more careful when going to WindClan.

• Isn't entirely against the idea of kits. Unsure how he and Ravenpaw can make that happen.

• Extremely relieved that Fireheart joined WindClan.