Nightstar (RC)

Nightstar is a muscular, sleek black-and-white she-cat with yellow eyes.
Nightstar was the second leader of RiverClan in the forest territories. Originally a loner, Night and her brother Mist lived near an island by the river. At one point, Night had a mate and a litter of kits, but their deaths caused her to distance herself from creating bonds with others. She befriended River Ripple when he washed downstream, and she and Mist taught him how to hunt fish and swim. Night was hesitant when River Ripple decided to form his own group like the mountain cats, but her friendship with River Ripple convinced her to stay. She eventually became RiverClan's first deputy, and she watched over the Clan when Riverstar and Drizzle journeyed to the Cats of the Park. Following Riverstar's death, Night succeeded him as Nightstar. She ascended to StarClan after her death.
==History==
===In the Dawn of the Clans arc===
====Thunder Rising====
:When Ripple washes from the river, Night inquires if Ripple was a water rat while she observes him. Ripple introduces himself, asking if he could stay around, and Night explains that the land was for cats who lived alone. She adds that he was welcome to stay, as long as he did not steal prey from other cats. However, she offers for him to join her hunt, and he would be introduced to her brother, so all three could hunt together. Ripple accepts, and Night then introduces herself. Later, Thunder spots River Ripple and Night hunting in the forest. Since the silver tom helped them during the fire, Thunder's prepared to leave them when a black tom attacks him. 
====The Blazing Star====
:While staying at River Ripple's camp, Gray Wing watches Night and River Ripple scooping out fish onto the bank. Deciding that it is time for him to go home, Gray Wing suggests that River Ripple, Night, and Dew could come back with him, although River Ripple declines based on the fact that they are supposed to be isolating themselves from the deadly sickness. At the battle against the rogue One Eye, Night, River Ripple, and Dew charge across the moor from the direction of the river. Post battle, Night is one of the cats who appear to be least injured, and so helps Gray Wing dig One Eye's grave.
====A Forest Divided====
:When Thunder and River Ripple bring Quiet Rain and Sun Shadow to Tall Shadow's camp after they travel from the mountains, Tall Shadow asks River Ripple if he accepted Dappled Pelt and Shattered Ice into his group, and the silver tom says he did, mentioning that Night and Dew have been teaching Dappled Pelt to swim.
====Path of Stars====
:When Lightning Tail complains to Violet and Thunder about Ember's uncooperativeness, Thunder changes the subject, and wonders how River Ripple is doing with his rogues. He is worried about the river cats, and thinks how they are a small group, consisting of only River Ripple, Night, Dappled Pelt, and Shattered Ice. During the gathering to make the rogues a part of the groups, Thunder spots Night, Shattered Ice, and Dappled Pelt.
===In the Super Editions===
====Riverstar's Home====
:Night meets Ripple shortly after he arrives while struggling to fish. She gently teases his inexperience before introducing herself. Ripple introduces himself as River Ripple, and Night offers to teach him how to fish. Night fetches her brother, Mist, and the sibling pair instruct him how to catch fish. The three cats share their prey, and River Ripple explains how he came from a park. When he asks if Night or Mist have mates, Night briskly explains she used to have a mate and kits. However, she offers for River Ripple to stay in the area. Night and Mist live on the other side of the river in open dens, but they visit River Ripple in his nets occasionally to share prey or exchange herbs. Night and Mist go on a wander while Hawk and his rogues bully River Ripple, and the black-and-white she-cat apologizes that she wasn't there to help. However, she warns River Ripple against taking food from the Twolegs.
:Night warmly greets River Ripple when he escapes from his Twolegs after moons of being a kittypet, and River Ripple is thrilled that she is excited to see him. While they share prey, River Ripple asks if she is every lonely, and she explains that she has her brother Mist and is hesitant about getting closer to other cats since her family died. Night later confronts River Ripple for speaking with Turtle Tail, Gray Wing, Rainswept Flower, Gorse, and Wind, insisting they should keep to themselves. Night later goes for a wander in newleaf to mourn the anniversary of her kits' deaths. When she comes back, River Ripple asks Night about forming a group like the mountain cats. Night is hesitant since she prefers being a loner, but River Ripple agrees not to set borders or order cats around. The black-and-white she-cat agrees to give it a try.
:She teaches River Ripple how to swim, and River Ripple teaches her how to meditate like the Cats of the Park did. While catching a rabbit, the pair run into Whistle, a ragged and starving loner. River Ripple asks him to join their group, much to Night's ire. Their small group grows over the next moon, with Sage, Silver, Croak, Woodlouse, and Hollow joining. Night is pleased with their small group, though is still untrusting of newcomers. Night confronts River Ripple when he brings Cleo and her kits, Hunter and Scout, into their camp since they are former kittypets, but the silver tom vouches for them. While teaching Cleo how to swim, Casper viciously attacks Night. Croak cleans up her wound, but it soon becomes infected. River Ripple fetches Dappled Pelt, one of the mountain cat healers, who successfully treats Night's wounds. However, Night challenges River Ripple for offering Dappled Pelt to join their group, since allowing Cleo to join led to Casper's wrongful attack.
:After the fire in Clear Sky's forest, Night, River Ripple, and Hollow search for prey in the burnt forest. However, Nettle and Quick Water confront them for trespassing. Night is doubtful about a potential war with the mountain cats. Later, Night and River Ripple follow Hollow when he returns to the forest to reclaim their lost prey, but they are confronted by Thunder and Clear Sky. The night of the Great Battle, River Ripple tells Night that the spirit cats want him to become a leader of his own group. He is worried she will leave him, but Night eventually agrees to help him lead. When Dew asks to join their new group, Night agrees to let her join but follows her around after the gray she-cat offers to hunt. Night participates in the battle against One Eye, and she warmly welcomes Shattered Ice and Dappled Pelt when they ask to join their group on the island. Later, Night and River Ripple discuss potential trainers for Drizzle, Pine, Trout Fur, Willow Stream, and Snow Tail. Night accompanies River Ripple and Dappled Pelt to the Moonstone for his nine lives, but waits outside the Mothermouth. After his ceremony, Gray Wing tells Riverstar to take Night as his deputy.
:When Riverstar's former mentor Arc abruptly arrives with a request for help, Night confronts Riverstar when he will come back. Riverstar asks for her to become leader if he fails to return in two moons, but Night worries she'll return to being a loner if he does not come back. Riverstar wonders if she has feelings for him, and he begins to apologize when Night sharply reprimands that he is her best friend. Riverstar promises that he will return. During his absence, Night establishes new dens for the apprentices, warriors, and for Riverstar. After Riverstar, Drizzle, Arc, and the other Cats of the Park defeat Slash and his rogues, Drizzle presses Riverstar for them to go home before Night earns her nine lives. He, Drizzle, and his new mate Finch arrive the day of Night's expected ceremony. Night's furious that he took so long, and she explains how there's been trouble with Skystar and SkyClan. Night, Riverstar, and Drizzle later search for Moss Tail, Dawn Mist, and Pine Needle in the Twolegplace. After Riverstar and Finch's kits are born, Night insists she'll be the first to welcome them to RiverClan.
:Night participates in the skirmish against SkyClan, and she fights against Thorn, shoving him in the river. She later grapples with Nettle. After SkyClan retreats, RiverClan shoves the tree-bridge into the river to prevent them from returning. Night stands proudly with Riverstar, and the Clan leader is glad to have her as his friend.
====Moth Flight's Vision====
:When Moth Flight takes Micah go to RiverClan to learn about herbs from Dappled Pelt, they spot Night downstream from them padding onto the shore. As get closer to the camp, Night blocks their path, eyeing the medicine cats suspiciously. She asks them what they are doing there, but Micah greets her cheerfully and explains that Dappled Pelt invited them to come and learn what she knows about healing. Night narrows her eyes, noting that she still thinks it is a bad idea to let other Clan cats into their camp, but Dawn Mist argues that they are only medicine cats. Begrudgingly, Night escorts them to their camp. Once they arrive, Night flashes Moth Flight a look and growls that she hopes that she can hunt for herself, as she is not going to feed WindClan or SkyClan cats. River Ripple tells his Clanmate that it does not matter what Clan they are from, as their hunger is no different, but Night is not convinced. Dawn Mist whispers to Moth Flight not to mind Night, as she enjoys being bad-tempered, and Drizzle adds that Night had said that she was as dumb as a water vole. As Dappled Pelt explains herbs to Moth Flight and Micah, they are interrupted as Night exclaims Drizzle fell into the river and is not breathing. That night, as Micah and Moth Flight rest in their nest, Moth Flight eyes Night, who is watching them warily from the other side of the clearing.
===In the Novellas===
====Thunderstar's Echo====
:Night becomes the deputy of RiverClan under Riverstar. When Thunderstar is trying to select his new deputy at a Gathering, he looks around the clearing and spots Night, Gorse Fur, Sparrow Fur, and Sun Shadow, the other Clans' deputies. Thunderstar notes that she and the three others are entirely trusted by their Clan leaders and respected by their Clans.
==Character pixels==
==Official artwork==
==Kin==
===Members===
Brother:
:Mist: 
Former mate:
:Unnamed tom: 
Kits:
:Unnamed kits: 
===Tree===
==Appearances==
*Riverstar's Home
*Thunder Rising 
*The Blazing Star
*A Forest Divided 
*Path of Stars
*Moth Flight's Vision
*Thunderstar's Echo
*Shadowstar's Life 
==Trivia==
===Interesting facts===
*She and her brother Mist have different markings.
===Continuity===
*On Kate's blog, she believes that Nightstar and Nightheart are likely the same cats.
==Quotes==
==External links==
*Nightstar's profile on the Warriors official website 
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==Notes and references==
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Category:She-cats
Category:Leaders
Category:RiverClan cats
Category:Deceased characters
Category:StarClan cats
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