He just wanted to kill them because of their association with Squirrelflight. I already asked Oakstar, and he said it was okay. . She stumbles to the barn where she'd slept before, and falls unconscious for the last time. Im truly sorry, Birchface. Patchkit wailed in his head, What did Mapleshade do to deserve this? Few who knew the noble RiverClan leader in life could have ever guessed the dark shadow that haunted his every step. Mapleshade gave her kits a warm look, "I promise." Then, she bounded towards the still-raging waters. I was right. 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. You will live to regret this day forever, ThunderClan, and that is a promise. -river clan mate The Official Warrior Cats Wiki is a FANDOM Books Community. Although I was trying not to let my personal bias cloud my analysis in the post. Unlike Crookedjaw, Thistleclaw failed to become leader and didn'tescape the Dark Forest's influence,joining them after his death. 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. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! Oh my dear kits, you will be the best kits Thunderclan has ever seen. What you have done here is more terrible than anything a Clan cat has done before. This is a Fanfiction written by Starlingclaw the NightWing. The kits soon were playfighting with a leaf that spiraled down from the sky. His gaze turned to Mapleshade. 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. I dont want your fat, greedy self eating this precious piece of prey.. In Omen Of The Stars, she's also described as being transparent from fading away. 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. Mapleshade and her kits were then exiled by Oakstar astraitors. Appledusk blamed Mapleshade for getting their kits drowned and turned Mapleshade away. The ones that deserve to go to the dark Forest are Oakstar, Appledusk, & Darkstar. In this story, Mapleshade drowns instead, forcing her kits; Patchkit, Larchkit, and Petalkit, to go to Riverclan with their real father, Appledusk. That place is full of weak-willed cowards who clung to the warrior code like ants to a leaf in a puddle. She should be ashamed that she caused so much trouble. If only I could truly raise them with you., Mapleshade closed her eyes and smiled sadly. She finds herself in a dark place and wonders aloud if it's StarClan; a voice tells her that it's the Dark Forest, and she feels glad, not upset, that she ended up there. Ravenwing was grateful, Mapleshade could tell. Larchkit mews a RiverClan warrior had to save Patchkit. Hm I just think "evil" is so subjective though haha. If only they knew. The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network. And every blessing they stole from me! You, out of all warriors, should know that. He told you to wait. But with Firestar it's more indirect so I doubt it would count against him that much considering that's the worse he actually did. Be patient, and you will find out everything. Mapleshade's kits survive the journey to RiverClan and grow up in the new Clan. Mapleshade bravely tried to save her kits, and almost drowned herself in doing so, but ultimately failed. 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. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! After many moons of secret meetings, Mapleshade became pregnant with Appledusks kits, giving birth to them in ThunderClan. Only if you want to, though., Mapleshade was bewildered, but honored. Birchface will greatly be missed. The kits looked satisfied. Mapleshade was then attackedby and chased away by Sandstorm, and retreated withthe remaining Dark Forest residents, her quest for revenge still unfulfilled. The Clan kits that Oakstar gifted her may have been intentionally chosen not to be present, so she may have been banished. If it is for Crimsonwish, Im gonna take it. 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. Long before she troubled the dreams of Crookedstar or Tigerclaw, Mapleshade was a warrior of ThunderClan. Oh, that would be wonderful., Theyll be the best ThunderClan warriors ever, He whispered. 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. Anyway, that's just me spitballing. I compare Mapleshade to La Llorana the weeping woman form Mexican legends. She sees him in Mapleshade's training sessions, pummeling a light brown tabby she-cat. Hollyleaf's Expecting Kits? Thanks, I whispered, smiling. She then kills Frecklewish using adders. He looked at me, reassurance in his eyes. Stormkit was about their age when he broke his jaw trying to cross the stones. Well, I caught it just for you!! Thank you! Do you make that promise? The Wishful Nights - Book 1: Assassin's Oath. His spirit will not die. 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. 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. Then, maybe it isnt a question about action, but rather about motive. Super stupid imo. Mapleshade was convinced StarClan was giving her an opportunity and said yes, they were Birchface's kits. Deathberries, also known by Twolegs as yew berries, are a type of poisonous fruit resembling red olives. Mapleshade opened her mouth to speak, but Larchkit took over for her. Imagine that! 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. Though Mapleshade had a sad backstory, I dont think you should still kill your kits, just because your mate betrayed you. ", Mapleshade demanding Crookedkit's fateful promise, Mapleshade is a ragged[11] tortoiseshell-and-white she-cat[12] with amber eyes.[13]. I am an admin of this site. They can kill a cat in seconds. But don't worry, I made them pay. According to one of the authors, Vicky Holmes these were actually hallucinations caused by Mapleshade's grief and feelings of betrayal, which drove her mad. 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, however, bested him in single combat and made an impression upon him by revealing her tragic past. Mapleshade killed to avenge her Oakstar should have gone to DF like exiling a queen and kits really dude. You told me you loved me! Through the reeds, their wide eyes saw the thick-furred she-cat slowly and carefully step into the water. Although I love Mapleshade, she deserves to go to the DF, and Appledusk to StarClan. Your Clanmates are lying injured in camp yet you sneak off and risk your life to save a warrior who can't even outrun a Twoleg! Mapleshade is oneof the two overarching antagonists (alongside Thistleclaw) of Erin Hunter'sWarriorsbook series. Mapleshade was a ThunderClan warrior that served under Oakstar's leadership in the forest territories and a Dark Forest member. Well, he's the only cat to die and make it back to the Clans in a living body. Join us, Warrior! Yes, Mapleshade purred. And now you treat me worse than prey. I should have had all that! Petalkit wrapped her paws around Patchkit's body,while Larchkit leaned his head as to follow his mother. Needless to say, the Clan does not take this well, and Mapleshade and her kits are exiled. Were you watching, my precious kits? The reasons why she didnt go to the bridge was And now you treat me worse than prey. All-in-all, Mapleshade is one of the most ruthless and dangerous of the Warriors villains, but at the same time, she is also one of the most sympathetic. Mapleshade, who is not known to have died, attempted . He really had no real reason behind killing kits the way he did by attacking them ("training them."). I felt bad for ya girl. Why?! I shouldnt have been so quick to judge. I went to the back of the den, placing the Horsetail in one of the clefts in the rock. Mapleshade had found a place where she truly belonged. Meanwhile, Mapleshade was also targeting cats in ThunderClan. Im sorry. Are Mapleshade kits in Starclan? Thank you, He said dipping his head to her. I love all the thought put into this! Im gonna go find out. She set off towards Larchpaw. Y-You're supposed to be dead!" 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. Patchpaw, can you get Crimsonwish a mouse from the freshkill pile? Ravenwing called from the other side of the den. Its Patchpaw, and this prey is not for me, but for Crimsonwish. I could take over the body of a nice, young she-cat-that would do me just fine. We are going to met someone special.. Out of nowhere, Larchpaw leaped on him and pinned him to the ground, although his claws were sheathed. Ravenwing still looked taken aback, and Mapleshade softened. The final reason that I can think of is that maybe cats can do bad things like murder or have motivation to murder, but that if they repent/feel guilty for their actions, then they can be accepted into StarClan and dont have to go to the Dark Forest.