Why would they immediately start judging her kits?! Mapleshade, however, bested him in single combat and made an impression upon him by revealing her tragic past. I went through the agony of bearing your kits! Onestar | Mudclaw | Antpelt | Breezepelt | Houndleap, BloodClan They arrived at the sunningrocks. Its Icetufts Birthday! And thats no mistake, as she uses a wooden bridge to cross into Fourtrees, and could have used that bridge, noticed the mini-tsunami, and waited for it to pass. Darkstar This cats got many problems-_- Water reeds dont grown in Thunderclan.. 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. I could take over the body of a nice, young she-cat-that would do me just fine. He took a vole from the fresh-kill pile and left. A little while after that I was asleep. Larchkit, Pachkit, and Petalkit were adorable and didnt deserve to drown and die instantly. Couldnt Mapleshade wander into non-territory and cross a safer way? Why the Dark Forest makes no sense : r/WarriorCats - reddit Unlike Crookedjaw, Thistleclaw failed to become leader and didn'tescape the Dark Forest's influence,joining them after his death. 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. A moon later, she has kits. The Dark Forest: A Place For Evil Twisted Cats This is where my issue with the Dark Forest is since who is sent to the Dark Forest or not seems rather arbitrary. . 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. Then, maybe it isnt a question about action, but rather about motive. Super stupid imo. Only if you want to, though., Mapleshade was bewildered, but honored. Mapleshade watched as the three kits ran up to sniff it. As aresult, shewas held in high esteem by her Clanmates, who believed she would one day become deputy and then leader. Ashfur still attempted to murder kitties. However, on the way there, the river suddenly flooded and her kits were swept away. She is banished form RiverClan territory. She became mates with Appledusk, a warrior of RiverClan, and was expecting his kits. Like, if it is true that all of Ashfur's actions came from "loving too much," then couldn't you argue the same thing for Mapleshade? That was a reminder, and a good reminder. Warriors: Mapleshade's Vengeance also includes a teaser to Warriors Super Edition: Crookedstar's Promise. Mapleshade doesnt say anything, and everyone assumes she doesnt like talking about her dead mate, and that they are Birchfaces. 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. Did you find the Horsetail?. Its Patchpaw, and this prey is not for me, but for Crimsonwish. Warriors: The Return Of The Greatest Heroes - 44. Hollyleaf's Expecting Be patient, and you will find out everything.Mapleshade revealing herself to Tigerclaw. 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. You have betrayed me and my kits. And, thats not all! Mapleshade then saw an idea light up Appledusks eyes. Using his apprentice, Perchpaw, as bait, she lured him to RiverClan's border and challenged him to a fight. Also, they have the shape and body of a RiverClan cat. Copyright 2023. Well, I caught it just for you!! From here, she could cause more suffering than when she had been alive, and fighting her battles alone. 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. To be a loner when all you tried to do was love? I should have had all that!.Mapleshade attempting to murder Sandstorm. Appledusk tries to save them, but cannot. "Huh," Larchkit says. When her secret was unveiled prematurely by Ravenwing, however, she and her kits wereexiled from ThunderClanas traitors. Mapleshade padded through the thick layers of bracken covering the wooden floor, Patchkit's scruff gripped in her teeth and her two other kits bundling on behind her. There has been much confusion over Mapleshade's description. Ravenwing looked extremely shocked. Spottedpaw tries to step in and stop him when he deals a killing bite, but he snarls at her. Mapleshades thoughts were interrupted by a groan. So, if murder was a criteria to get someone in the Dark Forest, this would make sense for cats like Mapleshade, Brokenstar, and Tigerstar who all murdered others during their life. Tigerstar | Thistleclaw | Mapleshade | Goosefeather | Ashfur | Darkstripe | Hollyleaf, RiverClan For now, you don't need to know anything else. [image description: a brown and white tabby cat sits beside ribbon, some is on its head] HIP HIP HOORAYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!! Hmm. 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. Thanks! Of course, this then begs the question: what is the criteria for a bad cat? You told me you loved me! Be patient, and you will find out everything. Your disloyalty makes me sick. He should be in the Place of No Stars for all eternity. Or perhaps join ShadowClan or WindClan? But, if tricking StarClan like that is so easy, then why didnt the other cats in the Dark Forest, like Darkstripe, Hawkfrost, or Thistleclaw do that? 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). Well, Mapleshade died after she killed Appledusk, whom she had blamed for the death of her kits as well as blaming Ravenwing and Frecklewish. She left vowing that they would regret what they did that day forever. To be rejected twice? 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. Mapleshade bravely tried to save her kits, and almost drowned herself in doing so, but ultimately failed. Tell me, does this have to do with your kits? 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. Its been two days since my apprentice ceremony, and I was just out fetching more horsetail for Ravenwing. Because she didnt blame one cat entirely, her mind created the visions to be one kit less with each kill. You will find much better company in the cats here, Tigerclaw.Mapleshade's changed opinion on StarClan. Well, he's the only cat to die and make it back to the Clans in a living body. In the second paragraph (I think) Mapleshade was murdering, but im not sure if that counts as for fun. 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. You will live to regret this day forever, ThunderClan, and that is a promise.Mapleshade when she is exiled from ThunderClan. Mapleshade was convinced StarClan was giving her an opportunity and said yes, they were Birchface's kits. Hesuma friend of your fathers, Mapleshade added quickly. Yet he goes to StarClan and Mapleshade doesn't even though they both have similar motives (wanting to punish the cats that hurt them.) Art by GrayPillow People empathize with Mapleshade and defend her with the fact that her kits drowned. Like how you never thought of Mapleshade as evil. Ravenwing was grateful, Mapleshade could tell. She became mates with Appledusk, a warrior of RiverClan, and was expecting his kits. 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. 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. Consider creating an account! She had three kits, Patchkit, Petalkit, and Larchkit, and everyone was asking, "Why didn't you name one after Birchface? She looked feverish. Mapleshade deeply loved her kits, especially Patchkit, who seemed to be the most attached to her. 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. I always thought of it as the cat you are in your heart. She screeched. Go eat it while your mother and I talk.. But, there is still one glaring example that trashes this whole theory anyway: Ashfur. That place is full of weak-willed cowards who clung to the warrior code like ants to a leaf in a puddle. Days later, Mapleshade discovers that Reedshine of RiverClan is expecting Appledusk's kits. Though Mapleshade had a sad backstory, I dont think you should still kill your kits, just because your mate betrayed you. Mapleshade watched them, amused and satisfied. 2. Villain Episode: This novella shows Mapleshade's downfall and how she first became a villain. They bounded beside Mapleshade, and the tortoiseshell queen could tell her kits were excited. Patchyface, thats my prey, because I caught it. The Official Warrior Cats Wiki is a FANDOM Books Community. Imagine how she would've reacted if she'd gone to StarClan instead of the Dark Forest, since she'd be re-united with her kits. Why?! Caliart alcohol markers. Mapleshade to Crookedjaw about Willowbreeze. Wasppaw! Hes been like that the entire day. Frecklewish asks if Birchface, Frecklewish's brother, the warrior who Appledusk killed, is their father. They are so young and full of potential. But don't worry, I made them pay. 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. Can you imagine what that feels like? Brokenstar | Tigerstar | Blackstar | Jaggedtooth | Darkstripe | Darktail | Sleekwhisker | Clawface | Redwillow | Juniperclaw, ThunderClan His spirit will not die. But I dont think Mapleshade deserved StarClan. I looked for revenge whenever I could! Larchpaw just looked at the sky absent-mindedly. I just was so overwhelmed with all the judging everyone has done of my kits. 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. One thing which in my mind seems like a pretty obvious bad thing that could get someone sent to the Dark Forest is murder. You now know the truth about everything, as well as not being murdered by Appledusk; you just fell in the river. That place is full of weak-willed cowards who clung to the warrior code like ants to a leaf in a puddle. It's worth putting up with him for now, if he can do the same for us. 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. Crimsonwish lay in another wide hole in the den, sleeping away peacefully. warriorcats. Mapleshade decides her third cat to kill will be Appledusk. from the story Warriors: The Return Of The Greatest Heroes by CrazyFlamefur (Flamefur) with 2,660 reads. Mapleshade buried her muzzle into his fur. So th kits grow up in Thunderclan. Crookedkit agreed. Her third kit vanishes, and she thinks they're free, but also can't find them. Mapleshade suppressed a purr; Larchkit always made her laugh. http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Recap/WarriorCatsMapleshadesVengeance. Scourge | Bone | Jaggedtooth | Fury | Brick | Hoot and Jumper, The Dark Forest TVTropes is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. [] You have betrayed me and my kits. Spottedpaw is bewildered, and when Mapleshade orders Thistleclaw to get rid of her, he leads her away from the scene. 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. I looked for revenge whenever I could! Books Mapleshae Test Warrior Cats Mapleshade. You must promise me that you will be loyal to your Clan above all other things. Petalkit sniffed the newcomer. Ashfur fully intended to murder both Firestar (by his own admission) and Squirrelflights kits. 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. Mapleshade nearly killed Sandstorm, but was stopped by Spottedleaf, the spirit of the former ThunderClan medicine cat. And, I would classify Ashfur trying to kill innocent cats to get revenge on Squirrelflight as "evil." I will not let my kits be treated like this! Well, everyone knows that. Mapleshade felt a little nervous, but she assured herself nothing was wrong.Ravenwing leaned closer. She made him watch his mother drown, his brother fallin love with a ThunderClan she-cat, and his mate and all but one of hisdaughtersdie of sickness. We are going to met someone special.. Darkstar denied Mapleshade a place in RiverClan, which fueled her anger even more. . They should live as rogues and loners because that's what they are! Although I love Mapleshade, she deserves to go to the DF, and Appledusk to StarClan. Mapleshade has kits with a Riverclan tom, Appledusk, and lies about it to the clan. PDF Warriors Tales From The Clans Warriors Novella Birchface will greatly be missed. The kits looked satisfied. As for point 3) yes, I agree that is really a terrible reason, and I honestly cannot believe that it is actually the case. Then Sandstorm chases Mapleshade to the border and comes back. Patchkit had to be carried for too . Mapleshade gives her news to the Clan the next day, and when asked about the father she says only that she's raising the kits alone. They are perfect, Appledusk murmured. But its for the best. 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. Momma, She whispered, do you think I will be as tall as the trees one day?, Mapleshade purred. His apprentice, Perchpaw, attacked Mapleshade and gave her wounds that would later on end her life. I started to take it over to the medicine cat den, but someone interrupted me. Who did Mapleshade kill? - KnowledgeBurrow.com She traps his apprentice as bait, and just when she's trying to get him to fight her, his new mate Reedshine shows up.