Stick/History

==History==
===In the Super Editions===
====Firestar's Quest====
:Stick and Cora discover Firestar, ThunderClan's leader, when he is lost and very weak in the Twolegplace. When Firestar tells them he'll move when he wants, Stick retorts that he'll move when they say and calls Firestar a flea-brain. When they reach a spot where many other cats' scents are, Firestar slips into a puddle. Stick tells him to keep his paws out of the water, and that he didn't want to drink water another cat had been swimming in. While Firestar eats the sparrow Cora brings to him, Stick says he can tell Firestar hasn't eaten in a long time, and asks if he's come a long way. Firestar introduces himself, and Stick tells Firestar their names.
:When Firestar asks about finding Sandstorm, and Cora says they haven't seen her, Stick tells him other cats come to the clearing sometimes, and that they might've seen her. Firestar asks if they'll introduce him to the other cats, and Cora says he'll be fine. Stick adds that they don't usually hang around with the other cats. He and Cora decide to wait with Firestar to introduce him to the other cats. Stick goes with Cora to a shady spot beneath a tree, shares tongues for a while, and then curls up for a nap with her. Though Firestar is tempted to sleep, he doesn't because he isn't sure he can trust Stick and Cora to wake him, thinking that they probably didn't realize how much finding Sandstorm meant to him.
:When the cats arrive, Stick tells Firestar about some of them, including two cats named Snowy and Shorty. Stick introduces Firestar to Shorty, who had seen Sandstorm, and had helped her fend off some Twoleg kits. Stick brings a mouse to Firestar in the morning. When Firestar asks where Shorty is, Stick says he doesn't know, and tells Firestar that if he promised to help find Sandstorm then he would.
====SkyClan's Destiny====
:Stick is woken up by Shorty who tells Stick that it is happening again, motioning towards the rough ground near the Twoleg nests. Stick follows Shorty to the corner of a Twoleg fence, and the brown tabby rogue tells him that Skipper, Dodge, and Misha are there, with Stick, whose fur begins to bristle, says that they shouldn't be there. As he spots them cornering Percy and Coal to the fence, Stick wonders where his daughter, Red, is. Stick bounds up with Shorty at his side as Coal protests that it took them all night to catch the prey. Dodge tells them that they had an agreement as it was almost sunrise, but Stick spits that it's still dark. Dodge growls that if he can't keep to the rules, he would force him too. Stick tells Dodge that he has had enough of his threats, stating they were there first. After Dodge motions to Misha, she slashes out Percy's eye, and then, Stick hurls himself at Dodge, knocking the tom to the ground. All of a sudden, a door slams open by a Twoleg, and two dogs run out. While Dodge and his cats scamper off, Stick helps Shorty carry Percy to safety and he reassures Percy that he isn't going to die as the dark tabby yowls in pain from his slashed eye.
:Stick then asks where Red is, with Coal replying that he has no idea. He adds that she went off on her own, and Stick angrily asks him why he let her out of his sight and that he's going to look for his daughter. Cora tells him that Red is full grown and can take care of herself. Stick blames himself, thinking that she should have been raised by her mother, and Cora snaps that it isn't Stick's fault Red's mother isn't there. Stick declares that if Red is not back by sunhigh, they will go and look for her. Leaving the others with Percy, Stick races across the rough ground and jumps on top of a shed, looking over the place he has always called home. He reflects of how everything had change due to Dodge and his group looming the alley ways. Stick then worries for his daughter, thinking that she is out there.
:While searching for food, a pile of Twoleg debris has been cleared, and Stick knows that it was Dodge, claiming that his rival was trying to starve his own group. Red suddenly appears, and Stick tells his daughter to stay in the clear, since there are dangerous cats lurking around, but she retorts that she can take care of herself. As she checks on Percy, Coal tells Stick that he can't tame Red, but Stick protests that he wants to keep her safe. Coal tries to reassure him that he has done the best he could, but Stick replies that it isn't enough. Later, Stick spots Misha and Skipper stalking a Twoleg's pet rabbit, and he yowls to them that it is a pet, not prey. Misha taunts him, saying that he is scared of Twolegs and half-kills the rabbit despite Stick's protests. Stick is about to put the rabbit out of its misery, but its Twolegs come out as Misha and Skipper disappear. Fearful, Stick runs away from the angry Twoleg after the rabbit scampers off. He meets up with Misha and Skipper as she taunts him, but Stick growls to her that she has set him up, but she refutes that. Skipper then remarks that he has seen Red a lot lately and threatens her, to which Stick growls to leave Red out of it. He says that they shouldn't make threats they can't keep, but Misha assures him that they aren't threats, they're promises.
:Later, Stick dreams of the Twoleg rabbit's dead body, but is bewildered as he thought he had not killed it previously. As an angry Twoleg flings open the door, Stick wakes up to find himself next to Red, Cora, and Shorty, and stiffens when Percy yowls in his sleep that Misha and Dodge are coming. Stick angrily thinks about Dodge; he doesn't want to give into Dodge's pressure, but wonders how he and the others can hunt without fighting frequently. Stick thinks it's good to have his daughter back, and believes as she doesn't put herself at risk with Dodge and his cats, it's okay for her to hunt afield. Later, he reflects that his group should leave, but knows that his group was there first, and doesn't want to give anything up. A sound appears in the alley, and Red wants to investigate it, with Stick wanting to come with her, but Red snaps at him, asking if he doesn't trust her. Stick protests that he's trying to help her, but Red furiously states that she isn't stupid and knows how to stay away from Dodge. Stick wishes that Velvet was there, but Red snaps again, not wanting Stick to blame her mother. Stick spots a flash of brown and gray, realizing of one Dodge's lot is there where she is heading.
:However, all of a sudden, Twolegs begin pouring in the alley way, carrying sticks and making a bunch of noise. Stick runs to where Cora and Shorty are huddled against a can and yowls for them to run. As his group scatters, Stick worries that Red is all alone with a strange cat after her. He bolts after Red, and believing the strong cat is about to kill her, he leaps, but Red protests. Harley, one of Dodge's lot, is told by Red not to attack him, and Red says that she knew Stick didn't trust her, but Stick replies that he thought she was in danger. Stick, angry with Harley, growls that he doesn't believe him when the rogue states that he'd never let anything happen to Red. After finding out that Harley knew about the Twolegs, Stick angrily argues with Red over it; thus, Stick states that Red is no daughter of his and is about to slash her, but Harley knocks him off his paws. Stick grimly states that Red is all his and he leaves in disgust and horror. When he comes back to his group, Cora sorrowfully tells him that Percy was captured by Twolegs.
:Bewildered that Percy was taken by Twolegs, Stick growls that it was Dodge's fault, not the Twolegs, despite Cora and Shorty meowing that Twolegs are their enemies. Stick tells them that Dodge arranged it so Twolegs could drive them out, and that they will fight against Dodge for the right to their home. He realizes that Dodge is always one step ahead, but wants his cats to find where Dodge lives. He can't understand how Red betrayed them for Harley, and tells Shorty that he thinks that Red betrayed them for Dodge, but Shorty doesn't believe it. The two are interrupted by one of Dodge's rogues, Onion, and Stick attacks her, demanding to know where Dodge is. After almost killing her, Shorty protests to Stick that Onion has told them what they need to know. Still angry with fury, Stick reluctantly lets Onion go. Once Onion disappears, Stick heads towards the stream, but Shorty realizes that it has become personal for Stick with Red and Dodge. Stick is determined to secure their home, even if it means fighting against Red. Shorty knows that Stick doesn't mean that and suggests that he should speak to Velvet, Red's mother and Stick's former mate, as it may be his only chance to save her. Stick tells him that Velvet is dead to him, but Shorty knows that is not true, as Stick sees Velvet every time he looks at Red. 
:Following Shorty's advice, Stick goes to visit Velvet in the Twolegplace. She's surprised to see him, and Stick tells her that he thinks their daughter needs their help. Memories flash through his mind, and he wonders aloud how they grew so far apart. Velvet only replies that they share Red, and she that he chose his own lifestyle. Stick explains how a member of Dodge's group has stolen Red, but Velvet tells him if he means that she has fallen in love with another cat in a different set of rules. Velvet says that Red would never betray him and loves him, and encourages him to speak to Red, knowing where she is. Stick thinks to himself that Velvet knows him too well, and though he thought that Velvet could talk to Red, Velvet reprimands that she is a kittypet, not wanting to live the life he has. She meows that he's just angry that Red could do something he didn't want her to and states Stick should leave her be, or Red will hate him. Shorty ends up following him, and is concerned that their cats are ending up hurt because of Dodge, including Percy. The two sneak into Dodge's camp to spy, and Stick angrily thinks that Harley is encouraging his daughter upon seeing Red among them, though it seems like the other members are reluctant to have her in their camp. When suggesting they should find help, Stick snarls in disagreement, but Shorty suggests asking the cats that are in the forest downstream, referring to Firestar and Sandstorm, to which Stick agrees.
:Instead of finding Firestar, Stick, Shorty, Cora, and Coal meet SkyClan and are introduced to Leafstar. He tells them that Firestar must have found them after all, though SkyClan learns that Stick previously knew Firestar and Sandstorm. Leafstar welcomes them to visit, and his group thinks they can learn a lot from staying in SkyClan. With four extra cats, Leafstar reflects that it means more mouths to feed, but maybe they all could exchange hunting and fighting tips. The SkyClan leader invites them to a training session, and Stick takes interest, thinking it could be a good use for them. He spars with Sharpclaw, the SkyClan deputy, and says he would have to remember the move that was shown. Stick suggests that the cats could try racing up a cliff, citing his time in the Twolegplace of climbing up walls, but Leafstar seems uneasy about it. After the training, a discussion occurs, and Stick mentions that he and his cats sleep during the day and hunt at night. While asking if they were a Clan, Stick refuses that they have their own way of life, to which Leafstar agrees. Stick takes an interest in the daylight-warriors, though his group seems confused about it at first. 
:Leafstar becomes suspicious of Stick and his friends, with Sharpclaw silently noting as well, but Leafstar also wonders if it was a good idea to have them join, as they could use information against them. Cora promises Leafstar that they have not come to harm to them. When rounding up the senior warriors for a discussion, Stick asks to be part of it. While the discussing the rats, Stick doesn't understand at first, thinking it's only a few rats, but Leafstar and the others explain of their previous battle with them. Stick offers to help, since he hunted rats in the Twolegplace. After suggesting to try and pull a heap apart, some of SkyClan's warriors are against it, but eventually think that it can work. Sharpclaw sides with Stick and his experience with rats, suggesting he organizes patrols for the planned attack. At first, Leafstar doesn't think it is a good idea, but agrees to it, letting Stick and Sharpclaw organize the patrols together. Stick builds a waste pile in SkyClan's training area, and all of the young warriors are amazed by his. Snookpaw says aloud that Stick knows what he's doing, and Mintpaw wishes that Stick were there in the first battle, then maybe her father wouldn't have died. Sharpclaw interrupts his leader when he says that every cat should be there for Stick's training session, but Leafstar and the Clan disagree, wanting to hunt.
:The morning of the raid on the rats, many cats are nervous, but Stick reassures them that the rats won't know what hit them. Leafstar commands her cats to their respectful places in the raid, and Stick joins Sharpclaw's patrol. Leafstar is thankful for them since the raid would be a lot harder if Stick and his friends weren't there. With the battle brewing, Stick yowls that everyone should kill or be killed, wanting them to not show mercy. Eventually, SkyClan wins the battle against the rats thanks to Stick's help. After the battle, Sharpclaw notes that they owe their victory to Stick, and Leafstar thinks, that although it has only been a quarter-moon, Stick and his friends would stay permanently in the Clan. Leafstar later ponders why Stick and his friends would risk their pelts in battle for SkyClan, wanting to know what they're really up too.
:As Leafstar reflects on her Clan, she realizes that Stick and his friends have settled in the Clan well, being kind to the oldest and youngest cats in the Clan. She is also relieved that Sharpclaw and Stick get along so well, thinking Sharpclaw's brusque manner could be off-putting to others. Though still wanting to know why the newcomers are there, she appreciates that Stick is fair and loyal to his friends. During day of the full-moon Gathering, the Clan describes their ancestors to Stick and his friends, and Stick is mystified by it. Billystorm, a daylight-warrior, is suspicious of the Twolegplace cats, and notes that he's seen Stick leading some of them into the Twolegplace. Harveymoon and Macgyver return from their brief exile and meet Stick. The two seem suspicious of Stick and his friends, but the Clan tells them that Stick and his friends have been great contributors to the Clan. During the Gathering that night, Leafstar thanks Stick's group for their help against the rats, and Stick replies by saying that he and his friends are grateful for their hospitality. 
:Stick accompanies Sharpclaw on a patrol the next morning. And later, Leafstar doesn't want to believe that Stick and Sharpclaw were in the Twolegplace with other SkyClan cats. During a hunting patrol with Cora, Leafstar wants to find out what Stick and his friends are up too, as Cora seemed suspicious throughout the whole patrol. Sharpclaw pulls Leafstar aside and urges her to make Stick and his friends full warriors of SkyClan. During their warrior ceremony, Stick allows them to become warriors, but refuses a warrior name, the other agreeing with him. After the ceremony, Stick thanks her personally on the behalf of his friends. When Stick is chosen to lead a patrol, some cats argue over it. When finding out of Shrewtooth's past with the same Twoleg as Petalnose, SkyClan thinks they should hurt it, but Cora and Coal are against it. Stick, however, says that fear can paralyze a cat, and they can't hurt the Twoleg, but can frighten it. Later, SkyClan takes revenge on Shrewtooth and Petalnose's former Twoleg alongside Stick and his friends, and they win by frightening the Twoleg. The kits think highly of Stick, often playing as him and his friends during one of their games. During Egg's apprentice ceremony, he refuses to add -paw to his name, citing that Stick and his companions did the same. Billystorm wants to go with Leafstar to the Twolegplace to find what Stick and Sharpclaw are up too, but Leafstar doesn't understand why he would accuse Stick and Sharpclaw, since they're Clanmates.
:Leafstar later follows Sharpclaw and Stick to the Twolegplace, realizing that Stick has been teaching some of SkyClan ways of the Twolegplace. He tells that a cat's eyes reflect light, and the cats would be spotted in the shadows when they're eyes are gleaming. Leafstar confronts them and demands to know what is going on, and Sharpclaw says that Stick has brought knowledge they don't have, which could make SkyClan stronger in the future. Finally with some pressuring from Cora and Shorty, Stick tells Leafstar that he and his group needs help, which is why they went to find SkyClan, not wanting to join it. He says that SkyClan is the only hope they have, and Leafstar considers it, but needs to think. However, Sharpclaw challenges her and defends Stick's plea for help. 
:Leafstar finally agrees and gathers a patrol of cats to the Twolegplace, with Stick leading them there. Stick suggests resting for the night after dealing with a dog and trekking through the Twolegplace during the day. The next morning, Stick thinks that if they all hurry, they can make great time to his side of the Twolegplace, and the Clan agrees, hating getting their fur soaked. When coming to the alley of their part in the Twolegplace, Leafstar realizes the Twolegplace cats are happy to be back, and Stick is reunited with his friend, Percy, who was taken by Twolegs before finding SkyClan; he also reunites with another member, Snowy. After Shorty asks if they've seen Red around, Snowy says she is with Harley, and Stick openly shows his distaste for Harley, spatting that he must have tricked Red, or threatened her, to join his group. Stick wants to teach the rogue a lesson, and Leafstar notes that Stick has a personal grudge against Harley, but still wants to help Stick and his friends fight off Dodge. Stick loudly wants to deal with Dodge, and he wants to get rid of him. Cherrytail notes that it wasn't part of the warrior code and questions to him how far they should chase out before Dodge agrees not to come back. Stick offers SkyClan that they will wait till nightfall, but in the meantime, they can hunt. 
:The morning of the attack, Stick leads SkyClan to where Dodge lives, and Leafstar sees Red with Harley, but Stick stiffens at the sight of them, a faint snarl appearing in his throat. Leafstar says they are fighting according to the code, but Stick argues that they fight to win. During the attack, Stick growls that he wants Dodge, but Leafstar knows he wants his daughter. Stick faces Dodge and mocks him by saying that he isn't like him as Dodge had Twolegs do his dirty work. He faces Red and Harley in the battle, but argues with them, stating that he's freeing Red. However, Red retorts that she isn't a prisoner and chose to join Harley because she loves him. Stick yowls that it isn't love and attacks Harley, but Red leaps in the way of her mate and takes the killing blow from Stick; this shocks and devastates Stick. Sharpclaw yowls that too much blood has been shed lately, but Stick retorts that anything less is a sign of weakness. Leafstar angrily yells back at him that the battle is over, and Stick and his cats should learn from when they were in SkyClan and defend what's theirs, with reprimanding Dodge in the process. Dodge growls that Stick isn't going to get away with it, but Leafstar tells the rogue leader that Stick suffered enough from it, and they should stop, before they lose what they love. Stick and his group return back to their side of the Twolegplace after the battle, thanking Leafstar for everything.
====Hawkwing's Journey====
:Shorty calls out for Stick, and he asks what brings them to this part of the Twolegplace. Before Leafstar can respond, Shorty says that this is the whole of SkyClan, and that rogues drove them out of their territory. Stick is surprised, and another voice says that's terrible. Leafstar explains that they plan to stay for the night, and that they'll help the cats hunt. Stick agrees, and he beckons some more cats forward, cats who are around Hawkwing and Pebbleshine's age. 
:When a few of the cats go out hunting, Leafstar asks Stick about things. He says that Dodge has agreed to keep to his side, but soon there were more skirmishes, and he's afraid that Dodge has stopped listening. Leafstar suggests marking their borders, and Stick angrily responds that they are not a Clan. He turns away when Pebbleshine offers him a mouse, and Hawkwing asks Sparrowpelt why Leafstar and Stick don't like each other, with the latter explaining the story of Leafstar and Stick's past to him.
:Curlypaw is taken away by Dodge's cats, and when Bellaleaf is questioned about Stick's cats, she meows that they ran away. Stick shrugs and says that if Dodge had their cat, there was nothing they could do about it. Leafstar hisses that they do not abandon their friends, and that they were Clan cats. He shrugs again, and Shorty scolds him, saying he will come, and Snowy says she will go too. Leafstar chooses cats from her Clan to go find Dodge, and she asks Hawkwing if he could go without losing his temper. He says yes, and Leafstar agrees to let him go and prepares to say another thing. She is interrupted, however, by the presence of Harley, and Stick snarls that he's not welcome. Harley brings a message: that Leafstar will take her whole Clan to discuss the situation. Stick snorts and asks if Harley thinks Leafstar is flea-brained. Harley gives his word that they would not be harmed until the meeting was over, and Stick challenges his word. Harley responds that the offer did not apply to Stick or his cats, and if anyone stepped into their territory, they would be in trouble. Stick snorts, but lets Leafstar leave with her cats.
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