Dappleheart

Dappleheart is a small, black and white spotted tom with blue eyes and a shoulder scar.
Dappleheart is a ThunderClan warrior is serving under Patchstar's leadership in the lake territories. He was born to Dawnflight and Treefur at the exact moment Dapplestar died at the claws of a coyote, and named after the leader who sacrificed himself for Dawnflight and her kits. As Dapplestar died, his spirit transferred to the newborn Dapplekit. He was apprenticed as Dapplepaw to Firesight, as a contrast to when Goldenstorm mentored Dapplewhisker. But before passing his warrior assessment, he was attacked by BloodClan warriors. During the attack, his brother, Stormpaw died in his name. He earned his shoulder scar and Leafstep remarked the resemblence. He eventually earned his warrior name, Dappleheart.
He mentored Stonepaw and fell in love with Lichenpelt, but when he learned about his reincarnation, Dappleheart believed they couldn't be together. Dappleheart was visited by Goldenstar in his dreams, restoring all his memories from his previous life. Finally, Dappleheart understood what his destiny remarked and he became mates with Lichenpelt. He helped Smallcloud defeat Clawstar, killing his ghost and fulfilling his purpose. Dappleheart fathered Lichenpelt's kits, Frecklekit, Fallkit, and Fernkit. 
== History ==
===Storm of Secrets===
:Dapplekit is born to Dawnflight and Treefur during a coyote attack, along with his sister, Primrosekit who unfortunately dies at birth. Dapplekit in particular bears a striking resemblance to the deceased leader, Dapplestar, whom he is named after as Dapplestar died protecting Dawnflight the moment Dapplekit was born. Ebonysong reveals to Leafstep that Dapplekit is Dapplestar's reincarnation, and she chooses to keep the secret until the time is right. Though, at the new territory, Leafstep tells Dawnflight, who remarks that it doesn't matter and Dapplekit is her son no matter what. After Dawnflight's death, Dapplekit is briefly fostered by Lakefrost.
===A Vision of Stars===
: Now an apprentice mentored by Firesight, he is eager to become a warrior and becomes friends with Lichenpaw and Bramblepaw. Though, his siblings are reluctant around him and Stormpaw bares particular hostility. During his time as an apprentice, Clawstar would often harass the young cat and Dapplepaw was hesitant that it was actually StarClan who spoke with him. He felt as if he had some sort of distant memories with the tom, but couldn't quite grip onto them. When Maplepaw dies at the claws of Paledrop, Dapplepaw is deeply traumatised but is reassured by Stormpaw that it's not his fault.
:When Stormpaw falls sick, Dapplepaw shows deep concern for his brother. Before his warrior assessment, he is attacked by Scar for trespassing and Stormpaw defends him, being killed in the process. Dapplepaw falls heartbroken and becomes rather close with Breezepaw, comforting her when she falls blind. He eventually becomes warriors with Lichenpaw and Bramblepaw, becoming Dappleheart. 
:He is given Stonepaw as his first apprentice, and grows closer to Lichenpelt. Eventually the two admit their love for one another but Dappleheart is reluctant due to his destiny. Later on, Goldenstar reveals to him that he is Dapplestar's reincarnation and Dappleheart feels conflicted whether to live as he wanted, or to continue Dapplestar's prophetical duties. After talking to both Dawnflight and Patchstar, he realizes he wants to be his own cat, and he is restored all his memories of his past life by Goldenstar where he ultimately accepts his true destiny. Dappleheart then gets together with Lichenpelt and chooses to live his own life. After Goldenstar's death, Dappleheart is sour and upset, but accepts that Goldenstar was treading a dark path.
:He shares his experiences of his past life, which helps the apprentices and astonishes Breezetail. Though Claw is at first furious with Dappleheart, he later accepts him for being granted another chance, and Dappleheart shares tongues with him about Raven and Vulture. Claw offers his loyalty and Dappleheart attempts to rid himself of Clawstar's curse. He is helped into the dark forest by Roseheart and Smallcloud, where they are targets of a sudden attack. Clawstar attempts to kill Roseheart but Dappleheart hauls him off of her and kills Clawstar. Smallcloud suppresses a shocked gasp as her stick paints a crimson red glow, and is worried that Dappleheart ruined her chances of joining StarClan, sharing passive aggression. 
:Lichenpelt becomes pregnant with hers and Dappleheart's kits, giving birth to Fallpaw, Fernpaw and Frecklepaw.
== Character pixels ==
== Killed victims ==
*Clawstar 
== Ceremonies ==
== Personality and relationships ==
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==Family==
:Dappleheart's parents are Dawnflight and Treefur. His siblings are Stormpaw, Breezetail, Woodkit and Primrosekit. His foster mother was Lakefrost and his mate is Lichenpelt, who he had: Fallkit, Fernkit and Frecklekit. For more of Dappleheart's family, click here!
== Appearances ==
== Trivia ==
===Interesting Facts ===
* He is named after Dapplestar and is ultimately his reincarnation.
* When Dappleheart goes to StarClan, he will share both his lives as Dapplestar and Dappleheart.
=== Author Statements ===
* Frosty only created Dappleheart because they were bitter how the Erins treated Cinderheart's reincarnation.
===Mistakes===
*In the official family tree, it states Dappleheart and Owlwhisker are mates. This is heavily retconned as the two are cousins.
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==References and Citations==
Category:Characters
Category:ThunderClan cats
Category:Main Characters
Category:Toms
Category:Living characters
Category:Warriors
Category:Deputies
Category:The Fractured Curse characters