Ash Viceroy

"As much as I wanted to, my morals told me not to let you get run over."
- Ash after saving Wilbur.
Ash Viceroy is the secondary protagonist of Book 4, alongside Wilbur, he is a small cat who lived in upper Oregon before his death. He is rather cowardly and shy, disliking any sort of physical contact, becoming extremely upset and angry if this is ignored. Ash is quick to call others out on things that don't make sense or their rude behaviors. He can easily cut ties with someone if he believes they are wrong in their thinking and wasting his time.
He currently resides in Heaven, watching his brother and distant family as he rests and thinks about his short time on the planet.
== Background ==
Ash was born in Upper Oregon with his mother, as his father left to return to his original child and family. He grew up mostly on his own, as his mother was often out running errands for him, and watching his younger brother, as he was too young to help. Ash liked to talk with Paris, even though he was too young to communicate properly, the two got along well. One night, a large storm hit his home, causing the family to be separated. Ash ended up in Marion, Oregon. He resided there for months before eventually taking the journey off towards Salem, where he would meet Wilbur.
== Book 4 ==
Ash met Wilbur after he had fell down the hill, ending up where Ash was resting at the time. Wilbur, after some questioning, quickly trusted Ash and told him of his plans to prove the existence of the Gods. Ash, skeptical, agreed to follow him. The two ventured off after resting for the night and came across various things. Ash protected Wilbur from a dog attack before meeting Avery Akatsuki in the woods. Avery tells the two about a book, and that becomes their goal. Wilbur locates instructions on how to gain information on Heaven, summoning Caterpillar and using Ash as a host for the demon. Afterwards, the two fight over Wilbur's constant instructions and refusal to abide by Ash's rule of not touching him. Ash storms off, allowing Wilbur to journey alone.
Ash returns to Wilbur after he passes out in Clockwork City, the two beginning to fight nearly immediately. They are stopped by Apollo Leven, an angel who came down to take Wilbur after defeating Almond. Wilbur drags Ash along with him, the two meet Vira, Ash is shocked to find that the Gods were real. Wilbur ran off to grab the Book, Ash staying along to talk with Vira. After the alarms go off, Ash is warped to where Wilbur stood, the brown cat grabbing Ash and forcing him to run. As Heaven collapsed, trying to trap the two, a large gap opened in the ground. After Wilbur jumped, Ash followed, however... Wilbur had fallen under control of the Impulse, allowing Ash to fall and die upon hitting the ground.
== Trivia ==
* Ash was originally designed to have a stronger resemblance to Ashton.