Rileypool

Rileypool is a broad-shouldered pale gray tabby tom with dark gray stripes, one dark gray ear, and blue eyes. 
Rileypool was a warrior of SkyClan under Leafstar's leadership. Riley was born to Violet with Bella, Lulu, and Patch. Having learned the ways of a warrior from Ravenpaw, Barley and Ravenpaw led Riley and Bella to the gorge, where they were apprenticed. Rileypaw was mentored by Nettlesplash, and after battling Darktail's rogues, he earned his warrior name, Rileypool. He journeyed with his Clan to try to find ThunderClan, but succumbed to a sickness and died.
==History==
===In the Super Editions===
====Hawkwing's Journey====
:When Echosong shares with her prophecy to SkyClan about finding ThunderClan, she wonders if they can seek out Barley and ask him if he knows the other Clans' locations. Bellapaw agrees, and Rileypaw adds that Barley would be glad to help, but Hawkwing thinks that they are the farm cat's kin, and know him better then every cat. After the return of the second unsuccessful patrol to find ThunderClan, SkyClan is attacked by raccoons again. The next morning, when Sharpclaw calls a Clan meeting to discuss the attack, Hawkwing follows Rileypaw and Stormheart down the trail to where his father waits at the foot of the Rockpile.
:During the battle against the rogues, Pebblepaw, Parsleypaw, Bellapaw, and Rileypaw bundle out of the apprentice den, to fight. Hawkwing snaps that the fight is no place for apprentices, but the four young cats fall in behind Hawkwing, who is impressed by their bravery. Later in the battle, after Hawkwing and Pebblepaw relieve the nursery of attackers, the former spots Rileypaw and Bellapaw struggling with two much bigger rogues. One has Rileypaw pinned down, and is about to sink his claws into the young tom's throat. Hawkwing hurtles himself onto the rogue's shoulders, thrusting him away from his Clanmate, and as soon as he is freed, Rileypaw leaps up to help Bellapaw. Hawkwing scares the rogue off, then turns to see the two littermates driving off the second attacker. Rileypaw thanks Hawkwing, and gasps that he thought he was dead for sure. The warrior asks the littermates if they are okay, and although they have scratches, both simply nod. Hawkwing instructs them to then go help the elders, Clovertail, and Fallowfern, and the young cats bound off.
:After SkyClan is forced to retreat from battle and give up the gorge, most members of the Clan come to Ebonyclaw's garden, and it is noted that Rileypaw had seen Stormheart struck down at the foot of the Rockpile at the very start.
:When a Clan meeting is held to decide SkyClan's next move, Echosong shares her dream of a territory with a lake. Leafstar declares that SkyClan will leave to find ThunderClan, and to start, Bellapaw and Rileypaw would lead them back to where they used to live.
:The next day, Leafstar calls another Clan meeting, and beckons with her tail to Bellapaw, Rileypaw, Pebblepaw, and Parsleypaw. The four young cats step out of the crowd, exchanging glances that are half excited, and half bewildered. Leafstar announces that they Clan needs every one of their warriors, and she tells them to come closer. The four apprentices walk pad up to their leader, and Leafstar asks each of their mentors in turn if they think their apprentice is ready. After the first three mentors, Nettlesplash notes, without waiting to be asked, that Rileypaw has earned his warrior name. Leafstar continues with the warrior ceremony, and Rileypaw is given his warrior name of Rileypool, along with Bellaleaf, Parsleyseed, and Pebbleshine.
:The next day, SkyClan heads out on their journey, but soon after starting Macgyver, a daylight warrior, finds the Clan and decides to leave his Twolegs to travel with them. She asks where they are going, and Leafstar answers that Rileypool and Bellaleaf will lead the Clan back to where they came from, as Barley might be able to show them ThunderClan's direction.
:About a quarter moon after, while hunting, Blossomheart asks Hawkwing if he thinks they will ever find Barley. She notes that they have been traveling for days, but did not think it took Barley that long to get to the gorge when he and Ravenpaw brought Bellaleaf and Rileypool to SkyClan. Hawkwing agrees, and comments that since Rileypool and Bellaleaf were very young when they made the journey, they might not actually remember the way. Blossomheart mews that they followed the river but assumes that Barley does not live on the river bank, and she guesses that the littermates might not remember when to leave the river. Leafstar calls to SkyClan, interrupting their conversation, and the Clan leader announces that Bellaleaf thinks she recognized a landmark. The Clan sets of again, Bellaleaf and Rileypool walking with Leafstar from the front of the Clan, and as the cats continue on, Bellaleaf points to a large Twoleg den in the distance and exclaims that it is Barley's barn.
:She and Rileypool purr in excitement, and Rileypool mews that he knew they would find it. The Clan draws closer to the barn, and eventually Rileypool and Bellaleaf break away from the rest of the Clan and bound up to the barn door. They yowl the name of their kin with excitement, and Barley peers out through a gap at the bottom of the door. The black-and-white tom asks Rileypaw and Bellapaw what they are doing, before Rileypool proudly corrects him that they are now Rileypool and Bellaleaf. Barley congratulates the littermates, then upon seeing how many cats are standing in front of him, questions what they are all doing here. The SkyClan cats explain the story and spend the night in the barn, then leave the next morning.
:About a moon later, when the SkyClan cats take a break near a small Twolegplace, Bellaleaf bounds up to the elder Clovertail and Plumwillow, who would kit soon. Rileypool is at her shoulder, and she offers to hunt for them.
:Approximately another moon later, after SkyClan discovers a territory by a lake, Blossomheart, Hawkwing, Curlypaw, and Bellaleaf are on a hunting patrol, and they discuss the Twoleg dens on the far side of the lake. Bellaleaf mentions that Rileypool was part of a patrol that went there yesterday, and he told her that all of the Twoleg dens are abandoned. A moon after coming to the lake, Rileypool is seen playing with Curlypaw and Fidgetpaw in camp. The gray warrior is pretending to be a badger, and the apprentices squeal in joyful terror. After living by the lake for another moon, Echosong leaves SkyClan to find ThunderClan, accompanied by Harrybrook and Rileypool's sister, Bellaleaf. 
:Later, when Curlypaw tells Hawkwing that she wants to talk to him in private, the gray warrior remembers that his apprentice had been gazing mistily at Rileypool for the past few days, and he guesses that she will ask his advice about toms. Their conversation is delayed by getting chased from dogs, but when Curlypaw finally does get to talk to Hawkwing, she tells him that she has decided to become a kittypet. Hawkwing is shocked, having thought that it was going to be about Rileypool.
:The next day, Leafstar calls a Clan meeting to announce that they would be leaving the lake area to continue searching for ThunderClan. When Sagenose points out the dangers, Rileypool agrees that SkyClan has lived through plenty of threats, but if any cats stay by the lake, they would not be part of the Clan anymore. The younger warrior questions Sagenose on if he wants to be a kittypet, and the latter only irately lashes his tail in response. Waspwhisker tells Leafstar that the whole Clan will come with her, and a murmur of agreement rises from the cats. Some of them, like Rileypool and Tinycloud, look excited at the thought of seeking out the other Clans.
:The next morning, Rileypool wakes Hawkwing and urgently mews for him to quickly come out, as there are Twolegs in the forest. The dark tom answers that he should come in the den and hide, like they usually do when Twolegs get too close; but Rileypool tensely tells him that it is different, with many Twolegs. However, he is cut off by a yowl from outside. Hawkwing peers out of the den and sees five Twolegs in the camp, and the Twolegs start capturing some of the SkyClan cats. Leafstar orders all of the cats to meet by the long grass by the lake, and by the time Hawkwing, Plumwillow, and her kits have come to the meeting place, Rileypool and Sagenose have already arrived, their fur bristling and eyes wild. Rileypool exclaims in disbelief that the Twolegs took Waspwhisker, and he asks what the Twolegs will do with him. Once the Twolegs have left with a number of the SkyClan cats, Leafstar meows that they must leave the lake, and that their captured Clanmates will not be able to come back. Rileypool lets out a wail and questions if they will lose all of their Clanmates. That day, SkyClan leaves the lake and starts looking for ThunderClan again.
:A moon and a half later, Macgyver suddenly falls ill, and two sunrises later, Blossomheart and Rileypool have also succumbed to the same mysterious illness. All three cats lay together in a nest of moss and dead grass, curled up and seemingly unaware of anything that goes on around them. Their pelts are noted to give off a dry heat, though they still shiver with cold, even huddle together for warmth. Hawkwing and Firefern discuss what the sickness may be, and while the latter goes to fetch more borage, the Clan deputy gazes down at the three sick cats. Although Macgyver had gotten sick first, Rileypool seems to be the weakest, as he is most often unconscious and finds it difficult to eat even when his food has been chewed for him by another cat.
:Two sunrises later, the sick cats are no better, and more cats have fallen ill, but Rileypool's condition is especially bad. The gray tabby's breaths are hard to see, and he cannot eat anymore, or even lap at soaked moss for a drink. That day, Leafstar calls a Clan meeting to announce that she would stay with the ill cats, while the rest of the Clan should go on without her to look for Echosong. However, just as she says that, the medicine cat, along with Bellaleaf and Harrybrook, find the Clan. The medicine cat immediately goes to where the sick cats are, followed by Harrybrook and Bellaleaf, and Bellaleaf lets out a wail when she sees Rileypool curled up motionless among the moss and leaves. She cries that he is dead, but Echosong holds her paw close to Rileypool's nose, and the faint ruffle of the medicine cat's fur reveals that the gray tom is still breathing. Echosong says that he is still alive, but barely, and Bellaleaf thanks StarClan, then begs Echosong to help him.
:Echosong checks on the other sick cats and finds the correct herbs. Bellaleaf, who had been crouched beside her brother ever since she returned, asks if they will get better. Echosong is unsure, and when Bellaleaf wishes she could help, Hawkwing tells her to lead a hunting patrol. The ginger warrior glances at Rileypool, clearly reluctant to leave him, then she rises to her paws and agrees. Once Bellaleaf has gone, Echosong admits to Hawkwing that she isn't very hopeful for Rileypool or Firefern, as both are very ill.
:While the last starts fade in the sky the next morning, the cats of SkyClan crouch around the bodies of their dead Clanmates. Hawkwing is comforted that some of the sick cats have started to recover, but he is saddened once more when he looks at the bodies of Rileypool and Firefern, who passed away from the illness. The Clan deputy thinks that neither cat will ever hunt again, mentor an apprentice, or take a mate or have kits. As the sky starts to brighten, Echosong takes a few steps forward to stand beside her dead Clanmates, and she hopes that StarClan lights the paths of Firefern and Rileypool; that they will find good hunting, swift running, and shelter when they sleep.
:The medicine cat's words end the vigil, and the SkyClan cats begin to rise. Leafstar rises and stands beside Echosong, and she states that they have lost two valuable Clanmates, but must continue believing in the Clan. The Clan leader meows that Rileypool and Firefern believed that StarClan would guide them to a brighter future. Sparrowpelt, Sagenose, Bellaleaf, and Rabbitleap are chosen to bury the bodies, and Hawkwing directs them to carry Firefern and Rileypool out of camp and bury them. The four cats carefully lift the bodies of their Clanmates and bear them away.
===In the Novellas===
====Ravenpaw's Farewell====
:After Violet saves Ravenpaw and Barley from hostile kittypets, she brings them to her Twoleg nest to show them her kits, Riley, Bella, Lulu and Patch. Riley plays with Ravenpaw's tail and he compliments Riley on his fighting, reminding Ravenpaw of Graystripe as a kit. Barley decides that they should return to the barn, and Violet promises to visit them one day, but says that the kits now must nap.
:Many moons later, at the beginning of newleaf, Ravenpaw and Barley run into Riley, Bella and Violet. Violet explains that her kits insisted on seeing them and adds that Lulu and Patch had gone to a new home. Riley and Bella ask for something to eat, and Barley leads them toward the barn. The two are very curious and are obsessed with stories of the Clans ever since Smudge had told them about it. Riley announces that he wants to join ThunderClan since he is brave, good at fighting, and stalks quietly. Ravenpaw leads them inside the barn, and offers to let the kits watch him hunt, and they enthusiastically agree. When Ravenpaw thanks StarClan after catching a mouse, Riley asks what he said, but Ravenpaw meows that it was nothing. Riley declares to Violet that Ravenpaw hunts like a real warrior, insisting even after Ravenpaw explains that he is not one. He adds that Smudge said kittypets could still be warriors, like Firestar. Violet interrupts that ThunderClan is gone and tells her kits that they will go to home at dawn. Both Riley and Bella are displeased by this.
:The next day, Riley begs Ravenpaw to let them become warriors before he and his sister are led away by their mother. Later that night, Silverstream visits Ravenpaw in his dream, telling him to take Riley and Bella to SkyClan. When he wakes up the next morning, Ravenpaw announces to Barley his plan to take to kits to SkyClan since they have daylight-warriors and might be more accepting to them. Barley thinks that it is a crazy idea, but Ravenpaw replies that the kits want to choose their own path, and hopes that his friend will come. However, Barley says that Ravenpaw is a fool for listening to some inexperienced kits' dreams.
:Ravenpaw goes to Violet's home and tells the family of his plan. Riley and Bella are eager to leave right away, though Ravenpaw adds that SkyClan will decide whether or not to train them. Violet realizes that her kits will never be happy as kittypets and allows them to go. Riley and Bella say good-bye to Violet, and Riley vows that he would think of her every day. As they leave for the barn, Riley and Bella race ahead, gleefully exclaiming that they will be warriors.
:During their journey to find SkyClan, the kits beg Ravenpaw for stories about the other clans. Ravenpaw makes up a story that ShadowClan queens teach their kits to jump like frogs, and it keeps Riley and Bella distracted, causing the group to come too close to a dog. After being chased up a tree by the dog, Riley muses that it might not have been a good idea. Ravenpaw briefly agrees, before remembering how Silverstream had told them that this was Riley and Bella's only chance of choosing their own path. He compliments the kits' bravery and tells them that all warriors get scared.
:The next day, Ravenpaw discovers Bella eating Twoleg food. Ravenpaw drags her away, and explains that warriors cannot take Twoleg food or trust Twolegs. Riley objects that Bella did not know she was not supposed to take Twoleg food. Ravenpaw argues that they should have listened to him and he leads them out of the trees. Riley and Bella bristle as they trot behind Ravenpaw, but Ravenpaw thinks that they need to respect their mentor, or SkyClan won't accept them, realizing that he must start teaching the kits the warrior code.
:After another night's sleep, Ravenpaw offers to teach the kits few battle moves, and he begins by showing the hunting crouch. Riley is confused by this, objecting by saying that it's only for hunting, but Ravenpaw tells him that it works well for pouncing on enemies too, and demonstrates on Bella. Riley purrs, impressed, and Ravenpaw lets them try by using a stick to gauge their leaps. Ravenpaw next shows them the front-paw blow. Bella practices on Riley, but Ravenpaw tells Riley that he can use the duck-and-twist move to get out of Bella's reach, and praises the young cats on their good work.
:Farther along the river, they reach an abandoned Twoleg den and the kits chase each other inside. As the kits play, Ravenpaw discovers Barley had followed them. Riley and Bella fill in their uncle about their adventures so far and insist they should keep going. Barley tells Ravenpaw that, as he had said earlier, the kits deserve to choose the life they lead. At dusk, the cats rest by a low waterfall, Riley and Bella play at the edge of the water. Riley splashes into the pool, but emerges with a fish in his jaws. Barley teases that the fish landed in his mouth when he fell. A few days later, Ravenpaw notes that Riley and Bella are more quiet than usual, as if aware that the real adventure will soon begin. Riley begs Ravenpaw to tell them more about the warrior code. Later that night, hostile kittypets threaten the traveling cats, and after they leave, the cats settle down again.
:The next morning, a SkyClan patrol comes up to them and tells them to leave. Ravenpaw asks to talk to Leafstar, and Cloudpaw goes to fetch the SkyClan leader. Leafstar appears and introduces herself, and Barley asks if Riley and Bella could join SkyClan, and adds that they have already started their training. Leafstar turns down their offer and says that SkyClan do not need new warriors, and Ravenpaw is disappointed, thinking that Leafstar did not even give Riley and Bella a chance. Riley argues that they could train like the daylight-warriors too, but Barley hushes him. Leafstar tells Ravenpaw that they are enthusiastic, but asks why Firestar couldn't take Riley and Bella to ThunderClan. Ravenpaw explains that the Clan had to leave the forest, but Leafstar, though sympathizing for Firestar and Sandstorm, still apologizes that they cannot accept unknown cats to train as warriors. As the SkyClan cats leave, Riley mutters that they were not even given a chance to show their battle moves. Barley tells the young cats that he is proud of them and tells Ravenpaw that they would be great warriors, and Ravenpaw agrees, though he is disappointed.
:The next morning, Ravenpaw, Barley and the kits learn that the kittypets from the night prior are attacking SkyClan's camp in the gorge, but the intruders leave after SkyClan charges at them. Riley mews his confusion at why SkyClan let the kittypets go into the camp, and Ravenpaw explains that the kittypets were probably just there to cause trouble. Ravenpaw has a dream from the SkyClan ancestors, and Ravenpaw explains they will help SkyClan. Riley is eager to help, and Ravenpaw is proud of Riley's loyalty to a Clan that was hostile toward him. They encounter a SkyClan patrol and Echosong leads them into the gorge. After Ravenpaw explains the battle strategy from his dream to Leafstar, Sharpclaw lets Riley and Bella help, ordering Riley to go with Cherrytail, Waspwhisker, and Duskpaw to pile up stones for the new markers. Later, Riley and Bella bound up to Ravenpaw, announcing that they had a great day. When a brown tom calls to them, Riley explains that it is Rabbitleap, who they are on patrol with that night.
:As the cats go to fight the kittypets, Ravenpaw loses sight of Riley and Bella farther along the line, and hopes that the young cats will remember everything he taught them. Ravenpaw begs StarClan to keep them safe. After the battle, Ravenpaw tells the kits that he is so proud of them, and Barley adds that they both are. Leafstar calls to the young cats to join her on Skyrock. The two young cats scramble up the boulder and stand at the top, and Leafstar tells them that they have proven that they belong here. Leafstar welcomes Rileypaw and Bellapaw to SkyClan as apprentices with Nettlesplash to mentor Rileypaw. Ravenpaw rests beneath the trees, and before he passes away, he feels glad that Rileypaw and Bellapaw will live as warriors now.
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===Violet===
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Mother:
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Sisters:
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Brother:
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Niece:
:Wrenflight: 
Nieces/Nephews:
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Uncles:
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Grandmother:
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==Appearances==
*Ravenpaw's Farewell 
*Hawkwing's Journey 
*Pebbleshine's Kits 
==Trivia==
===Interesting facts===
*He has rogue blood through Violet.
===Author statements===
*Vicky stated that none of Violet's kits are related to Firestar in any way.Revealed on Vicky's Facebook 
===Mistakes===
*He is mistakenly said to be almost the exact same color as Graystripe, who is dark gray.
*He is mistakenly called dove-gray.
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==Notes and references==
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