Onestar/PR

==Personality and traits==
:As a young cat, Onewhisker was friendly and humble, though he wasn't hesitant to lie or speak hastily under stress. He was also very self-conscious and paranoid that his Clanmates, especially Whitetail, would discover his connection with Smoke and Darktail. He privately thought that the life of a kittypet wasn't so bad, though his heart belonged to WindClan. During his early leadership, Onewhisker often felt incompetent in his position, until he, however, eventually grew more confident after receiving his nine lives. Early in Onestar's leadership, he was close to Firestar and gave ThunderClan territory, but after criticism of him being too lenient with the other Clan, he immediately began acting much more aloof and harsher and refused any kindness from ThunderClan. 
:As leader, Onestar was proud and haughty while internally conflicted and weak-willed. Onestar often used anger to hide his regrets and weaknesses, and this was also driven by his secret kit, Darktail, whom he had with Smoke. He was frequently plagued with paranoia over this secret, and when Darktail arrived at the lake, Onestar felt increasingly helpless over the whole situation. Although he deeply regretted the secret, he did not know how to explain to others of it or stop its terrible effects on all the Clans. Onestar dreaded that his secret would come at the cost of more than just his life—his Clan, as his son was intent on destroying everything he loved. During a battle against the Kin, Darktail told Onestar that he would surely end up in the Dark Forest for his actions after his last life, and in his terror, he withdrew from the battle. Instead of telling others of his secret or his reasons for retreating, he turned the blame to Rowanstar and again used hostility to hide guilt.
:Eventually, after another fight with the Kin, Onestar finally decided to tell the other leaders of his secret regarding Smoke and Darktail. After his confession, feeling that he should take responsibility, he joined with the other Clans to defeat Darktail once and for all, and in the final battle, he killed Darktail but died himself. He ascended to StarClan after his death and gave Harestar a life for honesty in light of his own lifelong secrets.
==Relationships==
===Whitetail and Heathertail===
:Whitetail was Onestar's apprentice. After she became a warrior, Onewhisker considered Whitetail a good Clanmate and capable friend. It was only during their searches for Crowpaw did Onewhisker ever consider her anything more than a friend. After realizing their shared feelings, Onewhisker broke things off with Smoke. Onewhisker kept Smoke and Darkkit a secret from Whitetail, unsure how he could explain it.
:Onestar and Whitetail eventually had a litter of kits, Galekit and Heatherkit, though only Heatherkit survived. When Heathertail and Breezepelt became mates, Onestar only mildly disapproved of his daughter's choice, though he was relieved that she at least chose a WindClan cat. He also grew concerned when Heathertail and Breezepelt named one of their daughters Smokekit after her pelt color, her name eerily reminding him of Smoke. Upon Darktail's return, Onestar began to fear for his kin's safety, and he pushed their worries to the side, with dismissal and anger. After Onestar's secret was revealed, Whitetail wished that he had trusted her sooner, though her love for him was unwavering. He ascended to StarClan thinking of his family.
===Smoke and Darktail===
:Smoke was Onestar's former mate in the forest territories. He met Smoke as an apprentice, when Brushpaw and Tansypaw shows him the Twolegplace. Onepaw became infatuated with her, and he frequently visited the Twolegplace to tell her grand stories of his adventures. He believed Smoke was the one cat who understood him. While he did have feelings for Smoke, Onewhisker broke things off once he realized his feelings for Whitetail. When Smoke revealed she was expecting his kits, Onewhisker declined to have their unborn join WindClan out of fear of his Clanmates finding out the truth. When their son Darkkit was born, Smoke brought Darkkit to Onewhisker the night before the Clans left for the Great Journey, hoping he would take their son with them after Smoke's Twoleg died. Onewhisker refused, believing Clan life was too dangerous for them and worrying what his Clanmates would think. He hastily promised to come back for them, though Smoke vowed to teach their son to hate the Clans if he didn't come back.
:Onestar continued to think of his former mate and their son seasons later. A moon after WindClan and ThunderClan defeated the stoats, Onestar journeyed to the old forest to look for Smoke and Darkkit. He learned from Melody, formerly Tansypaw, that Smoke was killed by a monster and Darkkit, now Darktail, grew up with a violent streak. Onestar began to grow paranoid that Darktail was out for vengeance, Upon reuniting with Darktail, his son vowed retribution for Smoke's death. Darktail taunted Onestar that he would end up in the Dark Forest for killing his own son, causing Onestar to isolate WindClan from the others Clans. Only after admitting the truth to the Clans did Onestar find the courage to defeat Darktail, dragging himself and his son into the lake.
===Tallstar===
:Tallstar was Onestar's predecessor. Towards the end of the Clans' time in the forest, Tallstar began to rely on Onewhisker. As the WindClan leader began to weaken while on his last life, Onewhisker admired Tallstar's resolution, and Tallstar began to physically rely on Onewhisker during the Great Journey. Shortly before his death, Tallstar appointed Onewhisker deputy of WindClan, wanting WindClan to forge a path of friendship. Even after Mudclaw's rebellion, Tallstar felt certain of his decision. He granted Onewhisker a life for judgment.
===Mudclaw===
:As warriors, Onewhisker considered Mudclaw a respected warrior, though he wasn't hesitant to challenge his aggressiveness. When Mudclaw began taking a more leadership stance during the Great Journey, Onewhisker felt disapproving of his deputy's actions. Tallstar began confiding with Onewhisker about WindClan's future under Mudstar, causing Onewhisker to privately doubt the deputy. His private frustration grew with Mudclaw, especially when Onewhisker suggested to Tallstar that Crowpaw, Mudclaw's apprentice, should earn his warrior name. When Mudclaw began taking Tallstar's place in meetings, Onewhisker challenged his impetuous behavior. After Tallstar abruptly appointed Onewhisker deputy of WindClan shortly before his death, Onewhisker asked Mudclaw to continue on as his own deputy, though Mudclaw aggressively refused. Mudclaw continued to taunt Onewhisker, believing Onewhisker was too soft to properly lead WindClan, especially during the fragile time in their new territory. Believing that WindClan needed a better future, Mudclaw led a rebellion alongside Hawkfrost and several other warriors to kill Onewhisker and Ashfoot, though Mudclaw was killed by a falling tree. To Onewhisker's surprise, Mudclaw appeared at his nine lives ceremony, and he granted the new leader a life for determination, apologizing for everything.
===Firestar===
:Onewhisker befriended Fireheart when he and Graystripe when the ThunderClan warriors returned WindClan to their home, never forgetting what Fireheart did to bring his Clan home despite their Clan rivalries. Fireheart relied on his friendship with Onewhisker to speak to Tallstar to arrange a truce between their Clans. Onewhisker trusted Firestar as if he were one of his own Clanmates and spoke with him candidly. Firestar even sacrificed one of his nine lives to save Onewhisker and a ShadowClan kit. Tallstar cited Onewhisker's friendship with Firestar as one of the reasons for choosing him as WindClan's new leader. 
:However, his Clanmates grew concerned over obvious closeness with Firestar; Hawkfrost even convinced other warriors that Firestar might be intended to use Onewhisker as a puppet leader to control WindClan. Despite being grateful for ThunderClan's help when Mudclaw led a revolution, Onewhisker realized that he needed to be his own leader. In attempts to show WindClan's strength, Onestar began to aggressively distance himself from Firestar. He often accused Firestar, and later Bramblestar, of meddling in WindClan's matters. Onestar even went as far as to ally with RiverClan to attack ThunderClan. He continuously rejected Firestar's attempts to reforge their friendship, but internally, Onestar often wished that he could still be friends with the ThunderClan leader.
===Crowfeather===
:Crowfeather was Onestar's nephew, the only surviving son of Ashfoot's litter. While acknowledging his kin's hostile behavior, Onewhisker knew that Crowpaw had potential and Onewhisker was the one who suggested to Tallstar that Crowpaw should earn his warrior name. However, after Crowfeather's affair with Leafpool, Onestar struggled to trust him again. Crowfeather's anger and bitterness at his kin following the Great Battle was one of the reason why Onestar did not choose him as deputy. When Crowfeather asked ThunderClan for help against the stoats, Onestar temporarily exiled Crowfeather for betraying WindClan, though Crowfeather eventually convinced him to let ThunderClan assist. Seasons later, Crowfeather picked up on Onestar's frantic behavior when he feared that Darktail had returned. Onestar briefly thought about confiding with the wise warrior before angrily dismissing him.
===Harestar===
:Onestar appointed Harespring as Ashfoot's successor to demonstrate his faith towards the former Dark Forest trainees, a decision that Crowfeather resented. However, Onestar grew annoyed whenever his deputy questioned him, even if he knew his deputy was right. Harespring dutifully caried out his leader's orders under his increased paranoia, only offering little objections. However, Harespring and Kestrelflight provided ShadowClan with lungwort to cure their sickness against Onestar's orders. Despite being furious at his deputy for betraying him, Onestar knew that Harespring was loyal. Harespring praised Onestar for revealing his secret to the Clans. After Onestar's death, he granted Harespring a life for honesty. Harestar stood up for his predecessor's courage in defeating his son Darktail.
===Morningflower, Ashfoot, and Gorsepaw===
:Morningflower and Ashfoot were Onestar's siblings. Onewhisker attempted to reassure his sister Ashfoot after her son Crowpaw went missing. As WindClan's newest leader, Onewhisker appointed Ashfoot as his new deputy, wanting someone loyal, sensible, and experienced. Ashfoot was the only one who knew of Onewhisker's secret about Smoke and Darkkit, having met Smoke previously shortly after Darkkit was born. Ashfoot advised Onestar to be mindful of his friendship with Firestar, as some of their Clanmates were concerned about it. He frequently took her advice, and Onestar greatly grieved for her death during the Great Battle.
:Onewhisker mentored his other sister Morningflower's only surviving son, Gorsepaw. Gorsepaw was killed by Tigerstar due to the apprentice's bond with Firestar, and Onewhisker was unable to save him. Onewhisker's anger towards his apprentice's death continued for many moons after, though he was delighted to see his former apprentice healthy in StarClan. During Onewhisker's leadership ceremony, Gorsepaw granted him a life for compassion.
==Notes and references==
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