Dovewing

Dovewing is a sleek, pale gray she-cat with green eyes and a torn ear.
Dovewing is a ShadowClan warrior under Tigerstar's leadership in the lake territories, previously a warrior of ThunderClan under Firestar's and Bramblestar's leaderships. Dovekit was born to Whitewing and Birchfall alongside her sister, Ivykit. Jayfeather and Lionblaze realized she was the third cat in the Kin of your Kin prophecy, having the ability to see and hear far from her natural limits. As Dovepaw, she was mentored by Lionblaze and went on a journey, making jealousy spark between her and Ivypaw. During the journey, she fell for a ShadowClan warrior, Tigerheart, and the two grew close afterward. When she became a warrior, Dovewing ended her relationship with Tigerheart, but the feelings for him remained. Though she grew close to Bumblestripe, a cat from her own Clan, she did not feel the same way he felt about her.
After the Great Battle, she lost her powers and was affected the most out of the Three. She became mates with Bumblestripe, but broke up with him later on. When Tigerheart took refuge in ThunderClan due to Darktail's Kin taking over ShadowClan, she grew close to him once more, even becoming pregnant with his kits. After having a dream, Dovewing left ThunderClan to the guardian cats where she gave birth to Shadowkit, Lightkit, and Pouncekit. Eventually, she returned to the lake with Tigerheart and joined ShadowClan to be with him. Following Bramblestar's revival, he was adamant about punishing the codebreakers, and Dovewing was revealed to be one of them. To atone for her mistakes, Dovewing went into self-imposed exile, but she soon returned to ShadowClan after Tigerstar and Shadowsight brought her back. 
She later gave birth to hers and Tigerstar's second litter of kits: Birchkit and Rowankit. Dovewing became distraught after Rowankit died from an outbreak of greencough. She later left on a quest guided by Whistlepaw's vision, mostly to heal from the loss of her kit, and grew closer to her sister, Ivypool, along the way, the two finally mending their relationship. After Splashtail's defeat, Dovewing's youngest kit, Birchpaw, becomes a warrior by the name of Birchfeather, and Dovewing is shown to be quite upset at the idea of her son leaving ShadowClan for Ridgeglow, a SkyClan she-cat. She and Tigerstar opt to not talk to Birchfeather as a form of tough love, a method of which upsets Birchfeather and Tawnypelt, who encouraged him to come forward to Dovewing and Tigerstar.
==History==
===Power of Three===
:Dovekit is born to Whitewing and Birchfall alongside her sister, Ivykit. Jayfeather and Lionblaze suspect either she or her sister may be one of the Three, as it was revealed their sister, Hollyleaf, was not.
===Omen of the Stars===
:Dovepaw is apprenticed to Lionblaze. She and Ivypaw aspire to do everything together, but soon Yellowfang reveals to Dovepaw her role in a prophecy. During the drought, Dovepaw wonders why no one points out the brown creatures blocking the lake water, though because of her powers, only she can see them. Jayfeather and Lionblaze realize she is the Third cat, and she and Lionblaze go on a journey to free the water, where she befriends Tigerheart. After they return, Dovepaw has difficulty letting go of the bonds she created with the cats from other Clans. Her attempts to sneak into WindClan territory with Ivypaw to check on Sedgewhisker end in punishment.
:When Dovepaw discovers that her sister is training in the Dark Forest, Ivypaw insists it makes her a better warrior. Meanwhile, Dovepaw meets Tigerheart at night in secret. However, when Dovepaw tells Tigerheart about Jayfeather's supply of catmint, he uses this knowledge to aid ShadowClan. Dovepaw feels betrayed and ends their meetings. She earns her warrior name, Dovewing, and is chosen to go on a mission to the Tribe, where she struggles to block out all the new noises and smells. There, she witnesses Swoop get carried off by an eagle, and her powers fail from the resulting trauma. 
:Bumblestripe develops feelings for Dovewing, though she runs into Tigerheart, and she agrees to meet with him again. After telling Squirrelflight, Brambleclaw, and Leafpool about their powers, Dovewing breaks off her relationship with Tigerheart, due to recognizing her loyalties to the prophecy. During the battle against the Dark Forest, she informs ThunderClan about the position of the Dark Forest warriors, and is present when Firestar dies.
===A Vision of Shadows===
:She and Tigerheart grow closer when he and his parents stay in ThunderClan after Darktail and his rogues take over ShadowClan. Dovewing argues with Ivypool about how she should've supported Twigpaw in finding SkyClan, but Ivypool brings up her relationship with Tigerheart. While hunting with him, Dovewing reflects on how life with Bumblestripe was always simple. However, immediately after Purdy dies, Bumblestripe asks Dovewing to start a family with him. Dovewing is furious, saying it's not the time for that discussion. Later, Dovewing volunteers to go on a patrol with Tigerheart and Molewhisker to find Twigpaw. 
:Twigpaw and Finpaw discover Dovewing and Tigerheart meeting in secret on SkyClan territory, discussing their troubled relationship. Later, Dovewing goes missing, and Ivypool searches for her. Moons later, she returns with her kits, Shadowkit, Lightkit, and Pouncekit, but announces that Tigerheart is dead. However, he is revived as Tigerstar and ShadowClan's new leader. Before leaving for ShadowClan, Dovewing takes her kits to ThunderClan to meet Ivypool and her litter.
===The Broken Code===
:A mysterious voice warns Shadowpaw of codebreakers, including his mother, Dovewing. This terrifies him, and when Shadowpaw asks his father why Dovewing broke the warrior code, Tigerstar explains Dovewing left ThunderClan to be with him in ShadowClan. Shadowsight tells the other medicine cats about the codebreakers, and Bramblestar believes they must be punished. Dovewing agrees to leave the Clan in exile for a few days, but Tigerstar and Shadowsight bring her back. When she learns of the impostor, she decides to continue with her exile in order to not raise suspicion.
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===A Starless Clan===
:She has given birth to her second litter of kits with Tigerstar, naming them Rowankit and Birchkit. She, along with Tigerstar, are devastated at the loss of Rowankit and they mourn the loss of their young kit.
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===Changing Skies===
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===Super Editions===
:In Bramblestar's Storm, Dovewing struggles the most without her powers, feeling blind and deaf without them. When Bumblestripe comments how brilliant of a mother she will be one day, Dovewing distances herself from him. Later, Bumblestripe leads Bramblestar to the tunnels where Dovewing had been trying to use the echo to rekindle her powers back with her echo. Eventually, Dovewing breaks up with Bumblestripe.
:In Tigerheart's Shadow, Dovewing has dreams that ThunderClan isn't safe for her to give birth after she learns she is pregnant. She asks Tigerheart to leave with her, but ShadowClan needs him as deputy. Though Dovewing leaves without him, Tigerheart later finds her with the guardian cats, where she gives birth to their kits. Dovewing is hesitant to return, as she and her family would be shunned regardless of the Clan they chose. However, she eventually decides to return. When Tigerheart dies saving Hollowkit, Dovewing refuses to believe he is dead, dragging his body to the Moonpool. She chooses to join ShadowClan as to not separate her family.
===Novellas===
:In Dovewing's Silence, Dovewing is shocked at the divide amongst her Clanmates, scorning those who trained with the Dark Forest. Her ears become buzzy, and she is unable to hear outside the camp anymore. She notices Lionblaze and Jayfeather are also in denial about losing their powers. She worries about Ivypool as a Dark Forest trainee and hopes the decided oath will reform trust. However, she becomes frustrated when some refuse to forgive, creating a patrol to fight a fox with the former trainees to prove their loyalty. She, Lionblaze, and Jayfeather meet with Midnight and Rock who reveal their powers are no longer needed.
:In Tawnypelt's Clan, Tawnypelt struggles to connect with Dovewing and questions her dedication to ShadowClan. When Shadowkit has a vision of trouble coming to the Tribe of Rushing Water, she agrees to go with him and Tawnypelt to the mountains. The two she-cats bond over their motherhood and grief for the past. In the mountains, Dovewing allows Stoneteller to speak with Shadowkit in private with Tawnypelt's encouragement. After helping to save the Tribe from a falling tree, the three return home.
==Detailed description==
===Scars gained===
*Torn ear caused by a fallen branch in The Silent Thaw.
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==Family==
:Dovewing's parents are Birchfall and Whitewing, and her sister is Ivypool. Her mate is Tigerstar, and Shadowsight, Lightleap, Pouncestep, Rowankit, and Birchfeather are their children. For more of Dovewing's family, click here!
==Personality==
:Dovewing is a caring, loyal, devoted and brash cat.Revealed on She is rather headstrong and believes that she does things for the right reason, even if it makes her feel guilty. As a young cat, Dovewing is rather naive and strong-willed, although she can be rather insecure and scared, as seen when Jayfeather first told her about her powers. She is also not very good at fighting, as compared to her sister, Ivypool. It can also be noted that Dovewing feels some sort of anxiety from drifting apart with Ivypool, especially when she realizes Ivypool had also been hiding secrets from her. Dovewing shows aspects of usual selflessness, not wishing to be special and wanting to be just like her sister. She is sometimes quite timid and can be anxious, especially in stressful situations. Dovewing can also be defensive and deeply caring for her Clanmates, willing to protect them in harsh circumstances.
==Relationships==
===Bumblestripe===
:Bumblestripe was Dovewing's former mate. As apprentices, they trained together, and after Dovepaw returned from saving the lake water, Bumblepaw and his littermates lined feathers in Dovepaw's nest as thanks. During Dovepaw's warrior assessment, she rescues Icecloud from a hole and Bumblestripe admires her bravery. He reassures Dovewing on ShadowClan's behavior during a Gathering, and she praises him for being a great brother to Briarlight. On their walk back to ThunderClan, Blossomfall tells Dovewing that Bumblestripe likes her. After Dovewing's return to the mountains, she experiences nightmares about Swoop's death, and Bumblestripe brings these up to Jayfeather and asks if he can help her. While collecting moss with her mother, Whitewing comments how Bumblestripe likes Dovewing and how she should find a mate one day, implying that Bumblestripe would make a fine mate for her daughter. Dovewing is unsure if the prophecy would allow her to have a family, but she knows that Tigerheart would understand. When Bumblestripe asks Dovewing if she would like to go on a walk with him, she declines, and Cinderheart scolds her for hurting his feelings. Upon Cinderheart's encouragement, Dovewing goes after Bumblestripe and they spend time talking and looking at the stars. Though Dovewing notes spending time with Bumblestripe doesn't feel the same as spending time with Tigerheart.
:Bumblestripe also praises Dovewing when she found Sorreltail giving birth out in their territory, and is proud of her. After a training session, Bumblestripe reveals that he hopes to become Dovewing's mate, and Dovewing begins to seriously consider him over Tigerheart. However, Bumblestripe's attitude changes during a training session as they practice climbing trees; he scolds her every move and tells her to shut up when she makes a scathing remark about why they're practicing. Dovewing wonders why she chose him over Tigerheart and that she only chose him because he's a ThunderClan cat. Bumblestripe does apologize for his attitude and they move on, but Dovewing resumes meeting Tigerheart in secret. When Blossomfall nearly pushes Bumblestripe into a tree and Dovewing rebukes him for not paying attention, Rosepetal scolds Dovewing for her mean attitude towards Bumblestripe. Despite Dovewing not wanting Bumblestripe's affection, Rosepetal orders her to apologize to him. This leads to another argument between the two as Bumblestripe sharply insists he gets that she doesn't like him. Dovewing is defensive when she spots Bumblestripe watching her and Tigerheart speak at the Gathering. Dovewing breaks up with Tigerheart, and she and Bumblestripe fight together during the Great Battle. After the battle, Dovewing has officially chosen Bumblestripe over Tigerheart.
:The pair become mates, though Dovewing struggles over the loss of her powers. After Dovewing praises Bumblestripe's mentor with Seedpaw, Bumblestripe brings up the idea of having kits of their own, and Dovewing is uncomfortable about the idea, insisting they must focus on the flooding. Bumblestripe shows Bramblestar that Dovewing has been attempting to gain her powers back, which upsets Dovewing, though Bramblestar insists that her mate is merely worried for her. After the battle against the badgers, Dovewing and Bumblestripe break up. Moons later, while Dovewing is grieving Purdy's death, Bumblestripe asks if they can rekindle their relationship and start a family, to which Dovewing sharply declines. After Dovewing has Tigerstar's kits and joins ShadowClan to be with him, Bumblestripe is hurt and holds resentment towards her.
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===Toys and Plush===
====Dovewing Large Plush Cat====
*Dovewing large plush cat. 
*One of the three prophesised cats, Dovewing is a loyal and devoted she-cat destined to save the Clans. Complete with her beautiful green eyes and soft silver coat, the plush is the perfect addition to your Warrior Cats collection.
*Approximate individual price is $34.99 USD, and the three-pack bundle with Frostpaw and Hawkfrost is $104.50 USD.
====Shadowsight & Dovewing - Mini Collector Figures====
*Series 6
*This mother and son duo have both suffered the pain and uncertainty of a star-determined destiny. Dovewing struggled in her youth with the pressures of being one of the Three destined to save the Clans, while Shadowsight saw into the shadows and was manipulated at every turn by a StarClan cat with darkness in their heart.
*Also included in a three-pack bundle with the rest of Series 6: Tallstar, Leopardstar, Lionblaze, and Hollyleaf.
*Approximate individual price is $12.99 USD, and the three-pack bundle is $38.97 USD.
==Trivia==
:Did you know Dovewing looks just like Ivypool, just missing the white splotches on her pelt? For more trivia about Dovewing, click here!
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