Stick/PR

==Personality and traits==
:Stick is prideful and stubborn, but fair and loyal to his friends. Stick lets his anger get the best of him at times. He also defends his way of life, openly refusing to become a Clan. He'd rather fight than reason with others, only fighting to win, and shows no mercy during battle, thinking that it is kill or be killed. Stick also has good experience with rats, coming up with the idea on how to get rid of them quickly. He is also very knowledgeable about the Twolegplace, teaching SkyClan about the Twolegplace.
:Stick has a hatred for Dodge and his cats, thinking that they had an agreement beforehand, but Dodge begins causing trouble again, making Stick fearful of Dodge and his group. He is overprotective of his daughter, Red, and demands to know where her whereabouts are. Stick does not want to make enemy with Twolegs, but fears them when they get angry, despite him not trying to make them angry. He has a soft side to Twoleg pets, not wanting to hunt them, as he shows mercy towards a Twoleg rabbit. Stick hates Harley ever since he knew of his relationship with Red. Stick develops a vendetta towards Dodge due to Red's betrayal, and Stick gets angry every time Red is mentioned. During the attack with Dodge, Stick faces Red and Harley, letting his anger take over, and kills Red in the process, which devastates him. While reuniting with SkyClan again, he isn't as happy to see them as his friends were, and refuses to help them when their apprentice was stolen by Dodge.
==Relationships==
===Velvet===
:Stick sorrowfully thought that it would be easier to raise Red with Velvet around, but Red defended her mother over her father. When suggesting that Stick should talk to his former mate, Stick angrily stated that Velvet is dead to him, though this is not true, as every time Stick saw Red, he always remembered Velvet. While visiting Velvet, a suggestion by Shorty, Stick remembered his times with Velvet, but the she-cat told him that they only shared Red, nothing else, forgetting her past with Stick. As Stick tried ask for advice from her about Red, Velvet told him that he was stubborn, but should let Red be her own cat. She also added that just because she chose the life of a kittypet, didn't mean she loved him any less. However, she did get angry when Stick would attack Dodge's group, and turn his daughter into a scrap of food to be fought over. Velvet added that what she and Stick did was a mistake, and she thought that Red would be safe with Stick. 
===Red===
:Red was Stick's daughter, and the brown tom was overprotective of her, wanting to know where her whereabouts are, especially when Dodge started to cause trouble again. He blamed himself since she wasn't raised by her mother. Stick thought that he failed Red as she needed a mother, despite Red being grown up and independent. Again, Stick wanted to know his daughter's whereabouts, but it ended in another argument, where Stick found out about Harley and Red, and in the end, Stick disowned his daughter, saying Harley could have her. Stick thought his daughter betrayed him and his group for Harley, even adding that she must have told them their sleeping places and told Dodge of the Twoleg raid. Eventually, with Red leaving Stick's group, it had become personal to Stick.
:Stick grew more paranoid about Red, as he thought that she had betrayed his group for Harley, though Velvet told him that she had feelings for Harley. Velvet told Stick that his pride and stubbornness put Red in danger, but he tried to reason with his former mate, thinking she could talk to Red, but Velvet told him that he knew where Red was. Upon seeing Red in Dodge's camp, Stick grew increasingly suspicious, thinking that Harley was asking her for information, but he still got angry and sad to see her in another group, thinking of the times he had taught her to catch squirrels. Stick thought that Harley tricked and threatened Red into joining his group, which angered him. Stick wanted to attack Dodge while Red was out of camp, thinking of her safety. During the attack, Leafstar knew that Stick was doing it for Red, not Dodge. While facing her father in the battle, she retorted to Stick that she joined Dodge's group to be with Harley because she loved him, not because she was a prisoner. In anger, Stick attacked Harley, but Red leaped in the way, where she took the killing blow. Stick was devastated and shocked over his daughter's death.
===Cora, Shorty, Coal, and his group===
:Stick had a friendly relationship with his own group, allowing other cats to join and leave, and together, they talk and told stories, joking with each other. Stick was very close with his own group of cats, leading them, but also being their friend. He cared deeply for them and wanted what was best for them, especially when Dodge started to cause trouble again. However, he would let his anger get the best of him and yowl at them for when Red started disappearing. He was fair and loyal to his own group, as noted by Leafstar. His group had become warriors together, but refused to change their names, with Cora citing a name won't change who they are. 
:Despite having his own personal feelings shown openly, they cared deeply for him as well, wanting to know what he was thinking, especially of Red. He checked to make sure they're okay, as Dodge was lurking the alley ways. They cared enough for each other, especially when Percy was taken by Twolegs, and worried for one another. As a group, they all planned together on what to do with Dodge. With his anger taking over, sometimes Shorty would have to calm him down, such as when Stick almost killed Onion, a member of Dodge's gang. Shorty would give him advice, seeing Stick lost in his own anger, but Shorty doesn't get bothered by Stick's anger. Together, Cora and Shorty tried to convince Stick to tell the truth, though at first refusing, he told the truth of why his group was in SkyClan to Leafstar. His group worked together to help fight off the rats, and the Clan was grateful for their help. Though there were some disagreements, Stick always ended up with a solution.
:While in SkyClan, Stick and his friends stuck close together on the Twoleg raid, noting still to be at unease. They also stuck together during the victory. As a group, Stick and his friends taught SkyClan the ways of the Twolegplace, with Sharpclaw tagging along as a leader for the patrol alongside Stick. Finally, Cora and Shorty convinced Stick to tell the truth to Leafstar, in which he agreed. Stick and his friends were happy to be back in the alley, and they all reunited with Percy, who had been taken by Twolegs, and Snowy, who stayed behind and didn't join SkyClan. His group later faced Dodge together with the help of SkyClan to fight Dodge. Shorty and other members argued against Stick when he refused to help SkyClan, showing that sometimes Stick's companions didn't listen to his command.
===Harley===
:When first meeting Harley, Stick thought the tom was going to kill Red, but Harley told him that he wouldn't let anything happen to her, though Stick doesn't believe him. He hated the rogue from the start, because of his relationship with Red, stating that Harley can have Red, when Harley wanted to protect her from the Twolegs. Ever since his confrontation with Red, Stuck thought that she betrayed them and told Harley everything of their sleeping places. While seeing Harley try and encourage Red in his own group, this made Stick's hatred for him fuel. With the mention of Harley, Leafstar realized that Stick had a personal grudge against him. Stick told SkyClan that Harley must have tricked Red into joining his own group, despising him for it, and wanted to teach him a lesson. Seeing him with Red made Stick stiffen, having a faint snarl appear in his throat. While faced in the midst of battle, Harley was attacked by Stick through his anger, but instead, Red saved her mate by jumping in the way, catching the killing blow. Harley became more bitter towards Stick after his mate's death. 
:While leading SkyClan through the Twolegplace moons later, Stick met Harley, who he still held a grudge against, and argued that Harley's word is worth nothing when Harley promised SkyClan that they won't be hurt. Following Dodge's death, Harley established himself as leader of the group, and wanted peace between his and Stick's group, despite their past experiences.
===Dodge and his group===
:Stick and Dodge were rivals from the start, having an agreement of hunting during the night and daytime, but when Dodge started to cause trouble again, Stick became more angry and fearful of them, but he was done with Dodge's threats. When Stick accidentally met Misha and Skipper trying to attack a Twoleg pet, he protected the pet over them, and when they threatened him with Red, Stick got angry with them. Stick openly blamed Dodge for the Twoleg raid, despite the others thinking it was Twolegs. Stick realized that Dodge was clever and one step ahead of him. Dodge had become a personal problem for Stick, ever since Red's betrayal for his group, thinking that Red helped him plan the Twoleg raid. Upon seeing Onion, one of Dodge's lot, Stick almost killed her, but was reluctant after Shorty told him not too. Stick asked for Leafstar's help to fight off Dodge and his group and led SkyClan in the Twolegplace as they accepted his plea for help.
:Stick's group and SkyClan attacked Dodge and his crew, and Stick faced Dodge, saying that he came himself, but mocked Dodge by saying that he wasn't like him by having Twolegs do his dirty work. Stick faced Dodge in battle, but in the end, Dodge was told to stay on his side of the Twolegplace and not to bother Stick. At first, Dodge told Stick that it wasn't over, but Leafstar yowled at him, saying that if they continued to battle, they could lose what they love. Moons later, when an apprentice was stolen by Dodge, Stick knew it was useless to go to him, thinking that there was nothing that SkyClan could do to get their apprentice.
===Leafstar, Sharpclaw, and SkyClan===
:When having trouble with Dodge's group, Shorty suggested to Stick that they should go find the cats from downriver, thinking of Firestar and Sandstorm, but it was SkyClan they end up finding. Leafstar invited Cora, Shorty, Stick, and Coal to visit their Clan and learn about their way of life. First, they joined a training session with some apprentices, warriors, the deputy, and Leafstar herself, where every cat learned something new from each other, enjoying the session. Leafstar defended Stick when he said that his group had their own way of life, refusing to become a Clan. Leafstar discussed with her senior warriors, Sharpclaw, Echosong, and Stick about their previous rat problem, and Stick suggested that he could help them, which they agreed. Sharpclaw sided with Stick, having him organize patrols for the planned rat attack, and thought of his rat experience was what they needed for the raid. Leafstar later trusted Stick to organize patrols with Sharpclaw together.
:After creating a pile of waste, SkyClan was amazed by his quick work, and Snookpaw told the Clan that Stick knew what he was doing, though Mintpaw wished he was there for their previous rat attack, thinking her father could still be alive. Stick and his group assisted SkyClan with the rat raid and won. Sharpclaw told Leafstar that they owe their victory to Stick, and Leafstar told her deputy that maybe they could stay permanently. Leafstar was glad that Sharpclaw and Stick got along so well, and how Stick and his friends were settling in the Clan well. Some cats seemed suspicious of the newcomers, and Billystorm noted that Stick had been leading some cats to the Twolegplace, with Leafstar not wanting to believe it. Leafstar acknowledged Stick and his friends during a Gathering for their help, and Stick thanked for their hospitality. Sharpclaw was the first cat to think Stick and his friends should become warriors. During their warrior ceremony, Leafstar made them warriors, though didn't talk to them first. He thanked Leafstar on the behalf of his friends after the ceremony, stating they could learn from one another.
:While discussing on doing a raid for Shrewtooth and Petalnose's old Twoleg, Cora and Coal were against fighting Twolegs, but Stick told them they can't hurt it, but they can frighten the Twoleg. Stick assisted with scaring the Twoleg alongside his friends, and it succeeded. However, with the victory, Stick and his friends felt unease still with the Clan, such as by sharing prey with SkyClan. Together, Stick and Sharpclaw led their cats to the Twolegplace, and Stick taught them the Twolegplace, though it was behind Leafstar's back. Stick asked Leafstar for help, but when Leafstar wanted to think about it, Sharpclaw challenged her, siding with Stick. Leafstar realized that Stick wanted the battle because of his daughter, not Dodge. She also told him that they fight according to the warrior code, but Stick thought that fighting was the only answer. Leafstar stopped the battle after Red's death, growling to Stick's and Dodge's groups that they all must respect each other, or they could lose what they love. Stick's cats later thanked Leafstar for all of her help before leaving. 
:They reunited when SkyClan is driven from their home, and Stick let them stay for the night. Sparrowpelt explained to Hawkwing on why Stick and Leafstar didn't like each other much, despite their help in the past, and he stated that when Stick wanted Leafstar to kill Dodge, she refused. Pebbleshine said that it doesn't sound as if Dodge was doing it anymore, and Sparrowpelt replied that it was Stick's problem. When Curlypaw was taken by Dodge, Stick refused to help, but Shorty and the others offered their help, and Stick annoyingly led them towards Dodge's camp. 
===Firestar===
:He first met Firestar when the flame-colored tom wandered into their alley exhausted and hungry. Firestar, at first, thought they were rogues that were bad like BloodClan. The ThunderClan leader thought they were going to kill him as BloodClan did to the Clans a while ago, but Stick and Cora showed him kindness and sympathy, offering him prey and shelter for the time being. Firestar didn't know to trust them or not, but did, and another one of his lot, Shorty, showed Firestar where his mate, Sandstorm was. When suggesting for help by Shorty, Stick at first thought that no kittypet would help them, but Shorty stated of the cats downriver, when they first met them long ago. This made Stick reflect his time meeting Firestar and thought that he had never seen no kittypet as tough as Firestar. When first meeting SkyClan, Stick realized that Firestar must have found them, and told SkyClan that he knew Firestar while the tom was in the Twolegplace moons ago.
==Notes and references==
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