Tigerstar | Blackfoot | Darkstripe | Jaggedtooth, Rogues I added Birchface and Flowerpaw for fun :) Materials I used : Strathmore Drawing, Recycled drawing paper. A little while after that I was asleep. He told you to wait. Mapleshade is a large, thick-furred,tortoiseshell-and-white she-cat with amber eyes, anda long, thick, fluffy, white tail. Mapleshade quickly leaned over to him and whispered, They are ours. Appledusk beamed at her. Mapleshade taunts Tigerclaw in his mind for losing against a kittypet after failing to kill Bluestar. She suddenly heard someone approaching. Cats like Tigerstar, Thistleclaw, and Brokenstar who viewed StarClan and stupid and weak simply did not want to go there after their deaths. His apprentice, Perchpaw, attacked Mapleshade and gave her wounds that would later on end her life. In her desperation to get her kits to safety, Mapleshade tried to take themacross the river to seek refuge in RiverClan. To be a loner when all you tried to do was love? Hes been like that the entire day. -kept it a secret Hawkfrost especially since he found it easy to manipulate Mothwing and make fake signs.). To be honest, I was a little stung by that comment. Ashfur still attempted to murder kitties. Mapleshade was once a good-hearted cat,bent on serving her Clan to her last breath. The tom that was truly the father. by 1.9K 94 23 "Hollyleaf?! This leads me to my final theory, which is the only thing that I think truly makes sense: cats choose to go to StarClan or the Dark Forest. And, while its a little bit fuzzier with Thistleclaw, he did tell Tigerpaw to attack Tiny, and may have had him killed if Bluefur hadnt stepped in, and also the whole Spottedleafs Heart thing, which is controversial and problematic and I dont want to get too into it here, but overall we can agree was gross and bad. The medicine cat apologized one more timeabout him judging the kitsbefore he left. The irony in this is that Birchface was killed (albeit accidentally) by Appledusk, the real father of Mapleshade's kits, during a battle between ThunderClan and RiverClan at the Sunningrocks. They are perfect, Appledusk murmured. Be patient, and you will find out everything.Mapleshade revealing herself to Tigerclaw. 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). Heartbroken and enraged, Mapleshade left, swearing vengeance. Crookedstar spent much of his life being swayed by Mapleshade's vengeful spirit, but once he realized the darkness behind her words, he turned away from her and focused on leading his Clan. 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. True. You will regret this, Appledusk. Greystripe was killings in battle, 2 . It means that really StarClan has little or no power to stop cats from joining them. 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. She tried her best to rescue them, alongside a patrol of RiverClan cats, but unfortunatly failed as all three kits drowned. : Mapleshade internally calls a WindClan patrol "fools" after she gets away with taking the rabbit they were chasing. Plus, well be there soon.. While Appledusk was gone, Mapleshade decided to keep her kits entertained. Days later, Mapleshade discovers that Reedshine of RiverClan is expecting Appledusk's kits. Check out Shinign Shadows and my newest: Shadowed Path!]. You get rejected from StarClan if you truly are evil. 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. Much, much more lies ahead of us, Tigerclaw. I will not let my kits be treated like this! The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. Mapleshade didnt really care; she just regretted what she said about Birchface being the father. 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. To be a loner when all you tried to do was love? I have walked beside you from the day you were born, guiding your paw steps, laying out your destiny before you. She awoke in the Dark Forest and she felt pleased. Narrator about Mapleshade's failed accomplishment. 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. She goes to the Place Of No Stars and promises revenge on the Clans. There, her lust for vengeance unsatisfied, she plotted against ThunderClan and RiverClan, the clans who cast her out. If the argument there is that Ashfur suffered a mental breakdown from breaking up with Squirrelflight, which prompted his murderous actions, and so, therefore, he cannot be accountable for what he did, since he simply "loved too much," then, that completely fits the bill with Mapleshade as well. Or evil? If he was the medicine cat, why does he need me? This led him to revealing the truth to the whole of ThunderClan. Is Birchface really their father? And, thats not all! Patchyface, thats my prey, because I caught it. La Llorona drowned her kids after being angry and drowns kids thinking their here own kids, shes in grief and wails for them. During the Great Battle, Spottedleaf was killed by Mapleshade while protecting Sandstorm, fading away forever, which devastated Firestar. That is my last promise to you. Lets start off by setting the scence (MAJOR spoilers for Mapleshades Vengeance): Mapleshade, a ThunderClan cat, is secretly mates with Appledusk, a RiverClan cat. He rejected her in front of RiverClan, who then refused to let her stay. Same thing goes for Hollyleaf. 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. -river clan mate Thanks, I whispered, smiling. The fading part I got, thought was cool, until StarClan warriors in living memory were "faded" after death. Wasppaw was seething. 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. In this separate timeline, Mapleshades kits lived and Mapleshade proves Ravenwing wrong about the prophecy of the 3 reeds. I shouldnt have been so quick to judge. Art by GrayPillow People empathize with Mapleshade and defend her with the fact that her kits drowned. Appledusk returned with a fish in his hands. HollyleafTheGreat takes a look at Mapleshades involvement in the death of her kits. Is that how you treat fellow apprentices?! She stumbles to the barn where she'd slept before, and falls unconscious for the last time. Ive seen the incidents that happened the past few weeks, and Petalkit certainly resembles..hmm..Appledusk. What you want for yourself is nothing compared to the needs of your Clan. 3. A mate that loved me, kits that I could watch grow up and have kits of their own, the respect of my Clanmates! Although listed as a RiverClan cat in The Ultimate Guide, Mapleshade was never truly accepted into RiverClan. The ones that deserve to go to the dark Forest are Oakstar, Appledusk, & Darkstar. Mapleshade is oneof the two overarching antagonists (alongside Thistleclaw) of Erin Hunter'sWarriorsbook series. I will never forget this. He sees her killing Frecklewish with adders. Vicky cleared this up, confirming that Mapleshade is indeed a tortoiseshell, and changing Patchkit's description slightly to match her. You will find much better company in the cats here, Tigerclaw. Mapleshadewas a female she-cat born in ThunderClan, one of the fivewarrior Clans, during the time that Oakstar was leader. 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. I will never forget this. Petalkit sniffed the newcomer. The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user. The Wishful Nights - Book 1: Assassin's Oath. She looked feverish. Ravenwing was checking the herb pile and the roof, and when I asked to help him, he said he was fine. She spends the night in a barn, and believes she can hear her three kits crying out for her. Imagine raking your claws across some cat's pelt, and drawing real blood! Patchkit wailed in his head, What did Mapleshade do to deserve this? -mother to three kits Appledusk's apprentice jumps on Mapleshade and bites her neck, badly wounding her; she vows to take revenge on Reedshine and Appledusk's bloodline before crawling away. Welcome to r/WarriorCats! Sol | One Eye | Slash's Group (Slash, Bee, Snake) | Stripes's Group (Stripes) | Jacques and Susan | Darktail | Rain | Dodge's Group (Dodge) | Jaggedtooth | Willie's Group (Willie), Non-Cats The black tom approached her with calm manner. Mapleshade is evil. she went insane, and, yes, unlike Ashfur she did murder kitties, but she also "loved too much". His spirit will not die. You have betrayed me and my kits. Mapleshade watched them elatedly, her heart about to bust with love. Thats my prey!. Mapleshade, who is not known to have died, attempted . And, Mapleshade would have naturally hated StarClan for causing the exile of her/her kits by sending the omen to Ravenwing. Does Frecklewish really belong in the Dark Forest? I should have had all that!.Mapleshade attempting to murder Sandstorm. So I lay there, in my nest, safely tucked away from the rain. [] You have betrayed me and my kits. Bewildered, I set the mouse down and padded up to him. I really like your analysis! 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. Petalpaw smiled back. The kits soon were playfighting with a leaf that spiraled down from the sky. But, this cant be the only criteria for entrance into the Dark Forest because other cats like Darkstripe, Thistleclaw and Hawkfrost are also in the Dark Forest, but none of them actually succeeded in murdering anyone. Bc murder and territory wasn't a BIG problem in the mountains. A more likely explanation I think is that she and Ashfur pretended to feel bad about their actions to get into StarClan. Also, they have the shape and body of a RiverClan cat. Are they ready to face danger..and the truth?. People empathize with Mapleshade and defend her with the fact that her kits drowned. She shook her head, trying to rid off the intruding thought, but it was no use. 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. 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. [image description: a brown and white tabby cat sits beside ribbon, some is on its head] HIP HIP HOORAYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!! When he started to become close to Bluepaw, she scolded him. Through the reeds, their wide eyes saw the thick-furred she-cat slowly and carefully step into the water. In Omen Of The Stars, she's also described as being transparent from fading away. In this story, Mapleshade drowns instead, forcing her kits; Patchkit, Larchkit, and Petalkit, to go to Riverclan with their real father, Appledusk. And, yeah I put Mapleshade in the murdering because of a purpose category (wanting to get revenge because of the death of her kits,) but not the murdering for fun category. A fresh fish, straight from the river! Appledusk plucks it down in front of the kits. She descended to the Dark Forest, and from there, Mapleshade continued to affect the lives of the living, such as attempting to ruin Crookedstar's life by making him give her a fateful promise, helping Tigerstar rise as ShadowClan's leader, and training Goosefeather. I dont want your fat, greedy self eating this precious piece of prey.. If Ashfur and Hollyleaf has a lot of loved ones in StarClan who wanted them there, maybe they were called there, in a manner of speaking. You will live to regret this day forever, ThunderClan, and that is a promise.Mapleshade when she is exiled from ThunderClan. As she nurses, she asks Frecklewish to fetch her water. They go to a place beyond StarClan, where they still get to live eternally, but cannot speak with living cats anymore. I love them, and I love you too. Thank you StarClan, Mapleshade thought. After Frecklewish leaves, Ravenwing tells Mapleshade that she has made Frecklewish feel like life is worth living again with the birth of her kits. So when Appledusk tells her he blames her for the death of the kits, hes right. Mapleshade goes for her instead, but Appledusk jumps in the way, and he takes the fatal hit. I looked for revenge whenever I could! Patchkit interrupts crossly that he did not, he was just resting. Mapleshade uncomfortably agrees, knowing that Appledusk is their real father. Firestar is horrified, crying that Spottedleaf had promised to be there when he went to StarClan. Warrior of the Week Gallery #30 - Mapleshade, The Journey So Far: The Place of No Stars. It is unclear why Oakstar wanted to know the father of the kits, but he was likely looking for punishment for her. My next post will be about 5 cats that people think deserve the Dark Forest but dont (and one that absolutely does). 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. You should be ashamed that you deserted your Clan on a fish-brained mission! Tigerstar | Brokenstar | Hawkfrost | Thistleclaw | Mapleshade | Darkstripe | Shredtail | Snowtuft | Antpelt | Breezepelt | Clawface | Redwillow | Silverhawk | Juniperclaw | Darktail | Houndleap | Sparrowfeather | Rushtooth | Maggottail, The Kin Darktail | Rain | Sleekwhisker | Raven | Nettle | Juniperclaw, TigerClan When Appledusk is killed, Reedshine is already carrying his kits. As aresult, shewas held in high esteem by her Clanmates, who believed she would one day become deputy and then leader. Someone I wished would be with you this very moment. Mapleshade pondered over the kind, handsome tom with those brilliant green eyes. Again, it is possible that like Ashfur, she felt bad after she died, but I still dont think that its very likely. I dont remember if it was raining, or if it were flooding season for the river, but many people say Oakstar would have known, and to that I say so would Mapleshade. No one messes with any of us.. Created by Meks. But I dont think Mapleshade deserved StarClan. She is pregnant with his kits, and when she gives birth, Frecklewish assumes theyre her brother, Birchfaces, because no living cat claims them and Birchface has died at the paws of Appledusk. There is no reason hed know and she wouldnt, but she didnt care. I promise you they will grow up just like Birchface, youll see.Ravenwing nodded, understanding. Mapleshade has mistakenly been mentioned with green eyes. Point 2) you might be right that Hollyleaf made up for what she did through heroic action. Once he was gone, I turned to my littermates. "A fresh fish, straight from the river!". Frequently, the blame falls on everyone but Mapleshade. 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?) Want to edit and see less ads? Wasppaw! Mapleshade was a ThunderClan warrior that served under Oakstar's leadership in the forest territories and a Dark Forest member. While he fell in love with Snowfur, Thistleclaw despised her sister, Bluestar. Other than that, enjoy Villains Wiki!!! Judging their character at only four moons old?! Enraged, Mapleshade attacked and killed Spottedleaf, causing her to fade away forever. Hesuma friend of your fathers, Mapleshade added quickly. But don't worry, I made them pay. I never thought of Mapleshade as evil though, and really wanted to see a better future for her. His apprentice, Flowerpaw, leaped in to save him, but died along with him. Larchkit mews a RiverClan warrior had to save Patchkit. You told me you loved me! We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Spottedpaw is bewildered, and when Mapleshade orders Thistleclaw to get rid of her, he leads her away from the scene. Appledusk returned with a fish in his hands. And we know that, after their death, Mapleshade was haunted by their cries and kills three people to free them. Yes, Mapleshade purred. Mapleshade watched them, amused and satisfied. from the story Warriors: The Return Of The Greatest Heroes by CrazyFlamefur (Flamefur) with 2,660 reads. Their lives didn't matter to her, even though she spent so much time with them. First, she stalked Ravenwing, the cat who had revealed her secret, and murderedhim at the Moonstone. Mapleshade then saw an idea light up Appledusks eyes. She admired them quickly. They are so young and full of potential. Thank you! Great article, you really are HollyleafTheGreat! Darkstar denied Mapleshade a place in RiverClan, which fueled her anger even more. Ravenwing looked extremely shocked. I will never forget this. Join us, Warrior! Tell me, does this have to do with your kits? It was a plump, juicy one, and I had to resist eating it greatly. She was able to keeptheir relationship a secret, until she gave birth to their kits. . How to Market Your Business with Webinars. Thats why I think you are right on. What adventures, and secrets, await the three kits? Y-You're supposed to be dead!" But then the Clans cast her out as a traitorand she vowed to seek her revenge. While Wasppaw was still pinned down by Larchpaw, Petalpaw came out with my mother, Mapleshade. "He loved too much". Mapleshade to Crookedjaw about Willowbreeze. Do you make that promise? 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 have walked beside you from the day you were born, guiding your paw steps, laying out your destiny before you. What If Mapleshade didn't make her kits go into the river? Warriors Fanfiction is a FANDOM Books Community. Birchface is rightfully their father, and they are Thunderclan cats through and through! Why did Mapleshade hate Sandstorm? Mapleshades heart beat quickly. You will live to regret this day forever, ThunderClan, and that is a promise. However, on the way there, the river suddenly flooded and her kits were swept away. Stormkit was about their age when he broke his jaw trying to cross the stones. 674 takers Report. Petalkit didnt really listen to the conversation, Mapleshade observed, because she was staring wide-eyed at all te scenery. She "loved [her kits] too much" which is what drove her to insanity, and to get revenge on the cats that caused their deaths. I love all the thought put into this! Who are these little ones?. Mapleshade was both heartbroken and enraged, and vowed revenge. She became cold, vicious, ruthless, manipulative,and obsessively vengeful, her psychedistorting to the point of insanity. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! Then, she kills Appledusk, but is killed by Perchpaw. Your disloyalty makes me sick. Unlike Crookedjaw, Thistleclaw failed to become leader and didn'tescape the Dark Forest's influence,joining them after his death. She should be ashamed that she caused so much trouble. A nearby RiverClan patrol saved her, but to her horror, all three of her kits drowned, with Appledusk blaming her for their deaths. She brings him to the Dark Forest and reveals she's been watching him throughout his life. Consider creating an account! She was delighted to see another cat go through the same pain that she had. 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. I started to take it over to the medicine cat den, but someone interrupted me. I'm not trying to say here that I think Mapleshade should be in StarClan, or that her actions are better than Ashfur's (they're not because she actually did kill cats while Ashfur didn't.) Mapleshade gave birth to Larchkit, Petalkit and Patchkit, and the Clan assumed Birchface was their father. Its Icetufts Birthday! They had returned from the visit with Appledusk, and Frecklewish was watching the kits while Mapleshade went for some air. He was purring as leaped on to the river, which made Mapleshade burst with happiness. Mapleshade to Crookedstar in in Crookedstar's Promise. Mapleshade was then attackedby and chased away by Sandstorm, and retreated withthe remaining Dark Forest residents, her quest for revenge still unfulfilled. I guess Im not his favorite. After this she only hears two of her kits crying for her, and she thinks she needs to kill three cats total to properly avenge them. Why do you think I'm here? Darkstripe was loyal to a murderous cat, he tried to kill a child. Approximate individual price is $12.99 USD, and the three-pack bundle is $38.97 USD. No! Yeah, Larchkit chimed in, Hes nice! Patchkit nodded along with them. She tells him that she's expecting his kits, and he promises that they can still see each other when things calm down. But my siblings saved me. But they face distrust due to their half-Clan heritage. Only if you want to, though., Mapleshade was bewildered, but honored. Mapleshade took quick gulps from the river. Sure, she's an excellent villain that breaks a lot of stereotypes, but that doesn't justify the murder of 3 cats. Tigerstar | Thistleclaw | Mapleshade | Goosefeather | Ashfur | Darkstripe | Hollyleaf, RiverClan Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! 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. However, Mapleshade ended up breaking the Warrior Code by falling in love with Appledusk, a cat from RiverClan. That would be great for Patchkit. 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. So, how can Ashfur be "not evil" in his heart, but Mapleshade is? And, Mapleshade would have naturally hated StarClan for causing the exile of her/her kits by sending the omen to Ravenwing. Long before she troubled the dreams of Crookedstar or Tigerclaw, Mapleshade was a warrior of ThunderClan. Mapleshade encourages him to rise as the rightful leader of ShadowClan, but warns him to be patient. Im sorry. Much, much more lies ahead of us, Tigerclaw. Appledusk blamed Mapleshade for getting their kits drowned and turned Mapleshade away. ShadowClan -her only meeting up with Oakheart at night, Mapleshade: Out of nowhere, Larchpaw leaped on him and pinned him to the ground, although his claws were sheathed. He should be in the Place of No Stars for all eternity. Just as she had promised to Reedshine, Mapleshade's desire for vengeance would never sleep. They enjoy it, but a RiverClan patrol spots them and warns them away. Scourge | Bone | Jaggedtooth | Fury | Brick | Hoot and Jumper, The Dark Forest Mapleshade is listed number 4 on the Best of the Worstlist of Warriors villains. ", Mapleshade demanding Crookedkit's fateful promise, Mapleshade is a ragged[11] tortoiseshell-and-white she-cat[12] with amber eyes.[13]. They should live as rogues and loners because that's what they are! This is due to the fact that,unlike most of the other major villains, whose evil actions are driven by a lust for something they've never had, Mapleshade's evil actions are driven by grief and anger over something she has lost. What do Chinese red noodle beans taste like? Mapleshade doesnt say anything, and everyone assumes she doesnt like talking about her dead mate, and that they are Birchfaces. ! He announced boldly. Its Patchpaw, and this prey is not for me, but for Crimsonwish. The wind whispered through the trees as Mapleshade bounded through the Thunderclan territory. Ravenwing. Spottedpaw dreams herself into the Place of No Stars, and goes to find Thistleclaw. Spottedleaf, dying, tells him that that was never meant to happen and that she couldnt journey with him anymore. But, I still dont feel like this theory is very strong. by Riverspirit, Why Hollyleaf CAN NOT be part of the three by Honeypaw.
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