She takes her kits across the river, but they drown. Although I love Mapleshade, she deserves to go to the DF, and Appledusk to StarClan. I dont want your fat, greedy self eating this precious piece of prey.. I mean, it makes sense conceptually at least; if StarClan is cat-paradise, then it makes logical sense to have an opposite of paradise: a cat-hell where bad cats go when they die. 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. But you have not won, Mapleshade. Heres a small Riverspirit lists characters that had insecurities that affected their lives. 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. Heartbroken and enraged, Mapleshade left, swearing vengeance. Ravenwing looked extremely shocked. I looked for revenge whenever I could! Well, I caught it just for you!! 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. -kept it a secret Mapleshade suppressed a purr; Larchkit always made her laugh. Nothing, remember? You have betrayed me and my kits. Birchface will greatly be missed. The kits looked satisfied. My name is Mapleshade. Mapleshade's kits are not among StarClan's kits, according to the text. Could be that going to the Dark Forest is based partially on what kind of person you were, and partially on magical turbulence, so to speak. Mapleshade then saw an idea light up Appledusks eyes. They bounded beside Mapleshade, and the tortoiseshell queen could tell her kits were excited. His gaze turned to Mapleshade. She trusts me now, and I'm so close to the truth! Wouldnt they be happier in StarClan than the lonely, miserable Dark Forest? I find the fact that it seems like the Dark Forest is a choice strange, but interesting. 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. Anyway, that's just me spitballing. Mapleshade vows vengeance on Ravenwing and Frecklewish, blaming them for her kits' deaths. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. 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. When Crookedstar'slast remaining daughter, Silverstream, fell in love with the ThunderClan tom Graystripe, and died giving birth to their kits, Mapleshade declared Crookedstar's "punishment" complete. 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. 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 became mates with Appledusk, a warrior of RiverClan, and was expecting his kits. I dont want you to be tired when we leave.. Yeah, agreed Mapleshade, pretending to be wistful. Thank you! Join us, Warrior! Once she left, I grabbed the mouse and took it back to Crimsonwish. Then mayyybbeeee you could make the argument that Hollyleaf did not go to the Dark Forest because her motives were good she murdered Ashfur to protect her family and Clan because the secret of their parentage getting out would damage them somehow. Pouring, actually. Mapleshade watched them elatedly, her heart about to bust with love. She spends the night in a barn, and believes she can hear her three kits crying out for her. Warriors Fanfiction is a FANDOM Books Community. Onestar | Mudclaw | Antpelt | Breezepelt | Houndleap, BloodClan Spottedpaw is bewildered, and when Mapleshade orders Thistleclaw to get rid of her, he leads her away from the scene. People empathize with Mapleshade and defend her with the fact that her kits drowned. Judging their character at only four moons old?! She is banished form RiverClan territory. I nodded, trying not to drop the herb. He soon realizes that she's evil. Let me know what you think and what you think of my theory/analysis! Ravenwing figures out that Mapleshade's kits are Appledusk's kits too. And this is Patchkit and Petalkit.. That is my last promise to you.Mapleshade swears revenge against her former mate, Appledusk, for turning his back on her. Mapleshade decides her third cat to kill will be Appledusk. Mapleshade is one of thefewmajor female villains in the. Hey. 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. 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. Thanks Momma!. Out of nowhere, Larchpaw leaped on him and pinned him to the ground, although his claws were sheathed. Ive seen the incidents that happened the past few weeks, and Petalkit certainly resembles..hmm..Appledusk. Imagine raking your claws across some cat's pelt, and drawing real blood! So tell me, is Birchface really the father of this litter?, Mapleshade suddenly felt anger surge through her. It is known that Mapleshade and a few others had survived the Great Battle, as she's later seen with Silverhawk in The Broken Code. It was a plump, juicy one, and I had to resist eating it greatly. She traps his apprentice as bait, and just when she's trying to get him to fight her, his new mate Reedshine shows up. His apprentice, Perchpaw, attacked Mapleshade and gave her wounds that would later on end her life. She is banished from ThunderClan. 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. 1. Do you make that promise? In the same moment, Mapleshade was attacked from behind and mortally wounded by Perchpaw. From here, she could cause more suffering than when she had been alive, and fighting her battles alone. Mapleshade was both heartbroken and enraged, and vowed revenge. Petalpaw raced to the warriors den, possibly to get my mother; who, coincidentally, was Wasppaws mentor. So, how do you like Appledusk?. When Mapleshade said she would raise them alone, Oakstar's daughter, Frecklewish, assumed that her deceased brother, Birchface, had fathered Mapleshade's kits. While Appledusk was gone, Mapleshade decided to keep her kits entertained. I guess Im not his favorite. Yes, Mapleshade purred. Me too! Larchkit exclaimed. Hmm. She looked feverish. One thing which in my mind seems like a pretty obvious bad thing that could get someone sent to the Dark Forest is murder. She tries to carry the kits across the river but they drown, and when she gets . I added Birchface and Flowerpaw for fun :) Materials I used : Strathmore Drawing, Recycled drawing paper. She then kills Frecklewish using adders. She is too late, and the she-cat fades from beneath her. Im tired! Larchkit complained. Mapleshade grins. Im Larchkit! 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. Then, maybe it isnt a question about action, but rather about motive. As they bring her back to camp, unsure if they can save her life, Mapleshade hears only one of her kits calling for her. When this is revealed, she is exiled and attempts to go to Riverclan. Crimsonwish lay in another wide hole in the den, sleeping away peacefully. So, I think theres enough evidence to say that Thistleclaws motives were bad. Much, much more lies ahead of us, Tigerclaw. The kits soon were playfighting with a leaf that spiraled down from the sky. Same thing goes for Hollyleaf. Its been two days since my apprentice ceremony, and I was just out fetching more horsetail for Ravenwing. Birchface is rightfully their father, and they are Thunderclan cats through and through! 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. A little while after that I was asleep. That is my last promise to you. ShadowClan Deathberries come from the dark-leaved yew bush and can be characterized by their bright red color. His spirit will not die. Patchkit interrupts crossly that he did not, he was just resting. Are Mapleshade kits in Starclan? After spending moons in the Dark Forest, her appearance became rather distorted andemaciated, witha scarred head, muzzle and face, and ragged, patched, matted fur. Registered users will be able to edit pages, will only see ads on the Main Page, and more. You will live to regret this day forever, ThunderClan, and that is a promise.Mapleshade when she is exiled from ThunderClan. This is just what I wanted. Couldnt Mapleshade wander into non-territory and cross a safer way? There has been much confusion over Mapleshade's description. warriorcats. Well, Mapleshade died after she killed Appledusk, whom she had blamed for the death of her kits as well as blaming Ravenwing and Frecklewish. It was too far, and they were tired. to be fair more than half of arc 4 suffers from continuity errors and really badly inserted plot devices (looking at you, fourth cat and hollyleaf). 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. As if that wouldn't be enough, M. thunderclan patchkit mapleshade +12 more # 6 -Scarlet stream- (Hollyleaf vampir. Petalpaw smiled back. She left vowing that they would regret what they did that day forever. His apprentice, Perchpaw, attacked Mapleshade and gave her wounds that would later on end her life. Ravenwing was grateful, Mapleshade could tell. She admired them quickly. COULDNT HAVE DARKSTAR AND THE OTHERS BEEN AS GENEROUS TO HER?! (Although thats a bit of a stretch imo.) La Llorona drowned her kids after being angry and drowns kids thinking their here own kids, shes in grief and wails for them. Are you from Riverclan? There, she tricks Frecklewish into leaping at an adder and getting bitten in the face. My name is Mapleshade. "It smells good!". I blinked. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! Not like, on a personal basis but more like how a bad storm can affect where an airplane can fly. 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. Spottedpaw dreams herself into the Place of No Stars, and goes to find Thistleclaw. So th kits grow up in Thunderclan. Not wanting to lie to her Clanmates, but also not wanting to put her kits in danger, Mapleshade neither confirmed or denied this assumption, instead letting Frecklewish spread the false rumor. Yes. Appledusk nodded quickly. Frecklewish asks if Birchface, Frecklewish's brother, the warrior who Appledusk killed, is their father. Mapleshade was then attackedby and chased away by Sandstorm, and retreated withthe remaining Dark Forest residents, her quest for revenge still unfulfilled. The ones that deserve to go to the dark Forest are Oakstar, Appledusk, & Darkstar. Mapleshade could never make the Clans suffer enough for what had been done to her. She promised Crookedkit that she would make all his hopes come true in return for one thing: that he would hold his Clan more precious than anything else in the world. She was delighted to see another cat go through the same pain that she had. : Mapleshade internally calls a WindClan patrol "fools" after she gets away with taking the rabbit they were chasing. Nothing is known about her kithood, but it's said she was a bold, loyal and skillful warrior, known for her courage in facing enemies such as foxes, badgers and other cats. Hi. Mapleshadebravely triedto save her kits, and almost drowned herself in doing so, but ultimately failed. To be a loner when all you tried to do was love? 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. He sees her killing Frecklewish with adders. 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. She is often described as ginger-and-white, and once to have white patches, as well as often described as tortoiseshell. At the Gathering, Mapleshade sees Reedshine with Appledusk and is jealous. Imagine getting to taste real fresh-kill again! Check out Shinign Shadows and my newest: Shadowed Path!]. Only if you want to, though., Mapleshade was bewildered, but honored. It was believed by some that she would be leader one day. Warrior cats is about clans of feral cats surviving in the wild. Next, having learned from Nettlepaw that Frecklewish had watched Mapleshade and her kits crossing the river and blaming her for not saving them, Mapleshade lured the other she-cat to Snakerocks and got her eye bitten by an adder, blindingand eventually killing her. Or evil? 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 promise you they will grow up just like Birchface, youll see.Ravenwing nodded, understanding. 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. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Im Appledusk, The dark cream tom replies. Mapleshade has mistakenly been mentioned with green eyes. Hes been spending alot of time in the medicine cat den, and I really need an apprentice. During her exile, Mapleshade had visions of her drowned kits, initially wailing for help and then urging her to commit murder. So.you know Birchface? Larchkit asks. You have betrayed me and my kits. Waves of rain spiraled down from the sky, crashing down on the clearing and the roof of our den. The tom that was truly the father. To be a loner when all you tried to do was love? So what? She had three kits, Patchkit, Petalkit, and Larchkit, and everyone was asking, "Why didn't you name one after Birchface? He rejected her in front of RiverClan, who then refused to let her stay. 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. Go eat it while your mother and I talk.. Larchpaw just looked at the sky absent-mindedly. Created by Meks. Mapleshade laughed softly. She should be ashamed that she caused so much trouble. What you want for yourself is nothing compared to the needs of your Clan. Patchkit interrupts crossly that he did not, he was just resting. Appledusk gestured for her to come behind a willow tree, so Mapleshade followed, taking one last glance at the kits. Frequently, the blame falls on everyone but Mapleshade. I should have had all that!.Mapleshade attempting to murder Sandstorm. After his death, Tigerstar joined Mapleshade in the Dark Forest. And, about 4) when I read that passage, I interpreted it as a nightmare/hallucination brought on by the guilt he felt about being a bad father, and not that he was actually sent to the Dark Forest. Art by GrayPillow People empathize with Mapleshade and defend her with the fact that her kits drowned. Days later, Mapleshade discovers that Reedshine of RiverClan is expecting Appledusk's kits. There, her lust for vengeance unsatisfied, she plotted against ThunderClan and RiverClan, the clans who cast her out. My point here is that I think "Ashfur went to StarClan not the Dark Forest because he loved too much" is a really weak argument and doesn't actually justify him being in StarClan since it is directly contradicted by another instance in canon, which is Mapleshade's situation. If she can't keep herself safe then she's no use to you. But my siblings saved me. Ravenwing still looked taken aback, and Mapleshade softened. 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. She "loved [her kits] too much" which is what drove her to insanity, and to get revenge on the cats that caused their deaths. Mapleshade grinned. I just was so overwhelmed with all the judging everyone has done of my kits. She awoke in the Dark Forest and she felt pleased. from the story Warriors: The Return Of The Greatest Heroes by CrazyFlamefur (Flamefur) with 2,660 reads. In Mapleshade's Vengeance, she falls in love with Appledusk. Patchyface, thats my prey, because I caught it. You will find much better company in the cats here, Tigerclaw. You have everything that I wanted, Sandstorm! After this, Crookedkit, now Crookedstar, finally realized that Mapleshade had been manipulating him and confronted her in a dream. 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. She shook her head, trying to rid off the intruding thought, but it was no use. And now you treat me worse than prey. 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. I will never forget this. honestly, I'll never understand why Ashfur wasn't in the Dark Forest. Appledusk had promised to meet her at the ThunderClan-Riveclan border at sunhigh. I will not let my kits be treated like this! I was very sad when he died.. Warriors: Mapleshade's Vengeance also includes a teaser to Warriors Super Edition: Crookedstar's Promise. Oh Appledusk. Bluestar and Mapleshade are actually quite the same Mapleshade deeply loved her kits, especially Patchkit, who seemed to be the most attached to her. Mapleshade was a ThunderClan warrior that served under Oakstar's leadership in the forest territories and a Dark Forest member. Thats my prey!. But instead she chose to be lazy and take the fastest and most dangerous way, even if there was no flood. Warrior of the Week Gallery #30 - Mapleshade, The Journey So Far: The Place of No Stars. 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. Wait here, He announced, disappearing into the bushes. Y-You're supposed to be dead!" If only you were here. Next, she helped another Dark Forest cat, Silverhawk, train the ambitious warrior Thistleclaw, while she did the same with Crookedjaw. Yes, it WAS Mapleshade's Fault that her Kits Drowned by HollyleafTheGreat Fan Articles November 2, 2020 59 comments 4 min read HollyleafTheGreat takes a look at Mapleshade's involvement in the death of her kits. 2. True. 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?) No one messes with any of us.. Make more articles! They can kill a cat in seconds. Momma, where are we going? Petalkit squeaked. I nodded and countinued to stare at the rain. Mapleshade watched as the three kits ran up to sniff it. Mapleshade briefly trained him in his dreams, buteventually didn't bother with him anymore, as she knew he was "already doomedby StarClan". They have no right to be treated like this!! Be patient, and you will find out everything. Why would they immediately start judging her kits?! He asks her why, and she tells him that every cat in ThunderClan must die, and that he is already doomed. Patchkit had to be carried for too . Oh yeah, and he tried to kill a kit sooooo. Consider creating an account! 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). She tried her best to rescue them, alongside a patrol of RiverClan cats, but unfortunatly failed as all three kits drowned. Once exiled, Mapleshade crosses the stepping stones when the rivers going to flood. Mapleshade quickly leaned over to him and whispered, They are ours. Appledusk beamed at her. Their lives didn't matter to her, even though she spent so much time with them. It is unclear why Oakstar wanted to know the father of the kits, but he was likely looking for punishment for her. Also, WHY COULD DARKSTAR NOT HAVE BEEN AS GENEROUS AS CROOKEDSTAR?! During the Great Battle, Spottedleaf was killed by Mapleshade while protecting Sandstorm, fading away forever, which devastated Firestar. Stormkit was about their age when he broke his jaw trying to cross the stones. Appledusk and Mapleshade sat together, watching from afar while their kits ate the fish. HEAVILY inspired by u/Bee8467 's idea of Frecklewish taking care of Mapleshade's kits in Starclan! Thanks, I whispered, smiling. I always thought of it as the cat you are in your heart. I believe we will make it to the Half-Moon Meeting. Ashfur, however, is a bit more complicated he never actually breaks the code he's only ever given the chance to make threats to murder in the case of trying to murder Jayfeather and his siblings. So, first off, this article did not change my mind about her (though it has good points). Mapleshade teaches Goosefeather how to fight. Welcome to the Warriors Wiki! Does Frecklewish really belong in the Dark Forest? Patchkit grinned, eyeing the fish gleefully. What adventures, and secrets, await the three kits? Larchkit nodded. She became obsessed with seeking vengeance for her kits' deaths and achieved this by killing Ravenwing, Frecklewish, and Appledusk, but not before being fatally wounded by Perchpaw, Appledusk's apprentice. 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. Patchpaw, can you get Crimsonwish a mouse from the freshkill pile? Ravenwing called from the other side of the den. Powered by WordPress. Did you find the Horsetail?. First, Goosefeather,a medicine cat who had the ability to always see the spirits of both StarClan and the Dark Forest. 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.

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