Ashfoot/History

==History==
===In The Prophecies Begin arc===
====Fire and Ice====
:Ashfoot is a WindClan queen. When WindClan flees from the forest, Tallstar stumbles across a dirty tunnel, and Ashfoot asks him why they have come here of all places. He reminds her that they had been driven from every place they had tried to settle, and that they might find peace here. Ashfoot echoes him in disbelief however, reminding him that they are too close to fire and monsters, and that her kit will not be safe. Deadfoot paces forward, and reminds her that their home had not been safe either.
:When one of the apprentices cries out in fear, a Twoleg throws an object in the cats' direction. It grazes Ashfoot's shoulder, but she remains silent as she wraps herself around Eaglekit. When all is quiet, Ashfoot gets back to her paws, wincing at the pain in her shoulder. She tells Tallstar that she fears for their safety, since she is unable to smell prey anywhere. Tallstar then reaches forward and rests his muzzle on her head, telling her that he knows she is hungry, but that they are safer here than in their own territory. Tallstar then sends Deadfoot and Onewhisker to look for rats. Ashfoot recoils at this, spitting out that rats are no better than crow-food. She is hushed by Thrushwing, who reminds her that rats are better than nothing. Ashfoot remains silent as she leans over and licks Eaglekit between their ears.
:Deadfoot and Onewhisker soon find a suitable tunnel, and Ashfoot complains that they would have wet paws day and night. Tallstar insists they keep going. As they enter the tunnel, Ashfoot narrows her eyes, but says nothing.
:Fireheart and Graystripe cross the Thunderpath with WindClan, and Ashfoot offers to carry Morningflower's kit as to allow the mother a chance to rest and not have to worry about her kit.
===In The New Prophecy arc===
====Dawn====
:When the journeying cats are resting in a Twoleg tunnel, Ashfoot comments that she recognizes the tunnel, because it is the same tunnel the WindClan cats had used for shelter after being driven out by Brokenstar.
====Starlight====
:When the Clans separate, Ashfoot and Onewhisker say goodbye to Thornclaw, a ThunderClan warrior, suggesting that they had formed a strong bond over the time-span of the journey.
:Onewhisker is pronounced leader, and he appoints Ashfoot to be his new deputy. At first, Brambleclaw does not know who Ashfoot is until he spots a gray she-cat with a look of shock on her face. Crowfeather bounds over to her and presses his muzzle against hers while the other WindClan cats begin to chant her name. Brambleclaw then recalls that she was Crowfeather's mother, and that he had seen her twice before at a Gathering even though he never spoke to her. He notices that she is a popular choice, and privately he approves of Onewhisker's wise choice. Onewhisker touches noses with her, and she thanks him, telling him that she was surprised to have been chosen. Onewhisker tells her that this was why he chose her, and gives her ear a quick lick. He tells her that he wants a cat who is humble, and will help make WindClan strong again. Ashfoot vows that she will try to be that cat.
:Ashfoot tells Brambleclaw and Onewhisker that there had to be another Moonstone close by, because StarClan would not have brought them to the lake otherwise. She points out that they need to find it quickly, because until then, WindClan's loyalty will have to be enough to keep Onewhisker as leader. During Tallstar's vigil, Ashfoot and Crowfeather settle down on either side of Onewhisker, as if to shelter him while he grieves. Meanwhile, Firestar remarks to Brambleclaw that Onewhisker had been wise to choose Ashfoot as his deputy, and Brambleclaw silently agrees with him.
:When Leafpaw visits the WindClan camp, she sees Ashfoot and Onewhisker talking with a couple of warriors near a scatter of boulders in the center of the dip. Leafpaw later visits the WindClan camp again to tell Barkface about the Moonpool, and she sees Ashfoot and Onewhisker sharing a rabbit together. When Barkface hears the news, he relays it to Onewhisker and Ashfoot. As Leafpaw is leaving WindClan's camp, the leader and deputy bow their heads in quiet conversation.
:During a Gathering, Brambleclaw is surprised to find that Onewhisker has brought Mudclaw, but not Ashfoot.
:After Mudclaw's rebellion, Firestar, Onewhisker, and Ashfoot are seen together on the lakeshore. They join Brambleclaw to check out the tree that had fallen on Mudclaw. Hawkfrost drags Mudclaw's body up the lakeshore, and Onewhisker comments that he was a great warrior. Ashfoot hisses, reminding him that Mudclaw had been a traitor. Later, she inspects the fallen tree under which he had died, telling Onewhisker that he was definitely meant to be leader of WindClan, and that StarClan had sent the lightning to kill the cat who would have taken his place.
====Twilight====
:Ashfoot sits on a tree root beside Russetfur and Mistyfoot at the Gathering. Onestar announces that Ashfoot, Crowfeather, and Tornear had driven a fox from their territory the day before, and the Clans erupt into cheering, calling out the warriors' names.
:Crowfeather meets Leafpool, and he comments that Ashfoot said that he was as daft as a new apprentice, since he is so distracted by his affections for the ThunderClan medicine cat.
:At another Gathering, Ashfoot makes her way to the center of the island beside Barkface, and later sits on a tree root beside the other deputies.
:When Brambleclaw and Squirrelflight come to report that Leafpool is missing, Ashfoot waits expectantly in the middle of WindClan's camp. When Onestar reports that Crowfeather is missing, Ashfoot desperately asks if the ThunderClan cats had seen him. Onestar snaps at her to be quiet, but she does not flinch. When Squirrelflight reports that Leafpool is missing, Ashfoot exclaims that she was a medicine cat. She asks despairingly where the two cats could have possibly gone. Brambleclaw then offers to follow their scent trail, and Ashfoot agrees to go with them. Onestar tells her to bring another warrior, and she beckons to Tornear.
:The four cats leave camp and head to the border, where Crowfeather and Leafpool had last been scented. Ashfoot is the first to pick up the scent trail, and leads the cats as they make their way through the territory. When they lose the scent trail, Squirrelflight is reluctant to stop, but Ashfoot painfully admits that there is nothing more they can do. The four retrace their steps, and Ashfoot and Tornear say goodbye to Brambleclaw and Squirrelflight at the border.
:Ashfoot comes to ThunderClan's aid, along with her Clanmates, during the badger attack. Without the help of Ashfoot and WindClan, ThunderClan very well could have been wiped out by the badgers, and ThunderClan is thankful for their assistance.
====Sunset====
:After the badger attack, Ashfoot bleeds from one shoulder. She is later seen at a Gathering, sitting with the other deputies.
===In the Power of Three arc===
====The Sight====
:When Leopardstar talks about Twolegs, she wonders if the Twolegs will ever invade their territory, like back in the forest. Ashfoot asks why they would do that.
====Dark River====
:When a group of RiverClan cats cross the border, Ashfoot is at the head of a WindClan patrol with Breezepaw, Crowfeather, Heatherpaw, Tornear, and Whitetail. She demands to know what they were doing on WindClan territory, and Reedwhisker explains patiently that they have just been chased by the horseplace dog. Ashfoot aggressively yowls at them to leave WindClan territory however, telling them that they may have lost their land, but that they cannot have WindClan's. After an argument breaks out, Ashfoot once more orders the RiverClan patrol to leave. As they are padding away, she yowls after them that there will be extra patrols along the border after this.
:During a border skirmish between ThunderClan and WindClan, Ashfoot fights Spiderleg, tag-teaming him with Tornear. Thornclaw comes to rescue his Clanmate, butting Ashfoot's shoulder with his head. As Spiderleg recovers, Thornclaw hurls himself at Ashfoot and they fight each other viciously. When the battle begins to drag on, Ashfoot calls the retreat, and her warriors follow her back onto ThunderClan territory. Dustpelt calls after her to stay on the moor, where her Clan belongs. Ashfoot retorts by reminding him that Firestar had given WindClan the woods, and all controversy should be taken up with him instead.
:While Jaypaw is in the WindClan camp, Ashfoot comes pounding through the entrance tunnel with Breezepaw and Heatherpaw, yowling that she had just seen a RiverClan patrol heading back into RiverClan territory. Jaypaw tries to defend RiverClan after Onestar accuses them of taking Gorsetail's kits and asks what reason they would have had for being on WindClan territory, but Ashfoot retorts that they had been trying to steal the kits.
:When ThunderClan and WindClan are on the verge of battle, Ashfoot squares up to Brambleclaw, as she stands beside her son, Crowfeather.
====Outcast====
:As Squirrelflight and Hollypaw wait to speak with Crowfeather and Onestar, Ashfoot emerges from the entrance to WindClan's camp. She is joined by Onestar, as the cats were out on patrol.
====Eclipse====
:When a ThunderClan patrol tries to talk to Onestar, a patrol made up of Ashfoot, Harespring, and Owlwhisker, approach them. Ashfoot denies Brambleclaw's request to see Onestar, aggressively telling him to go home. Ashfoot is as adamant as Brambleclaw, again ordering him to go home, and spitting that Onestar did not owe them any favors. After an argument breaks out, Harespring leaps at Brambleclaw, but the ThunderClan deputy firmly pins him down, saying that he came in peace. Ashfoot is very upset by this exchange, and she begs Brambleclaw to let him go. As Harespring leaps back up, Ashfoot stands between him and Brambleclaw, telling the ThunderClan cats that they really need to go because Onestar has nothing to say to them. Brambleclaw reluctantly nods, then leaves WindClan territory with the rest of the ThunderClan patrol.
:At the Gathering when Blackstar reveals that ShadowClan no longer follows StarClan, Ashfoot exclaims there have always been four Clans in the forest.
====Sunrise====
:When Lionblaze visits the WindClan camp to ask about Ashfur's murder, he sees a group of cats huddling around Barkface, including Ashfoot and her son, Crowfeather. When Onestar talks to Firestar, Ashfoot pads up to stand beside her leader, remaining silent and watching the ThunderClan cats calmly. Onestar claims to know nothing of the murder, and sends Ashfoot to escort them home. The deputy, still remaining silent, beckons to Tornear and Breezepelt, then leads the ThunderClan patrol out of the camp.
:As they return to camp, the cats remain silent, and Ashfoot sets a brisk pace. When they reach the hillside above the stream, Ashfoot tells Tornear and Breezepelt to go back to camp, and that she will see Firestar the rest of the way. Breezepelt demands to know why and Ashfoot reminds him that he has a hunting patrol to go on, and asks him if he thinks the rabbits will just run into camp. Reluctantly both cats leave, and Ashfoot watches them until they disappear over a rise. After her Clanmates depart, Ashfoot tells Firestar that she had to speak with him alone because she has something important to tell him. She tells him that a couple sunrises ago, she had been leading the dawn patrol along the stream, when she had spotted Sol. Firestar tells Ashfoot that he thought Sol had left the lake, but Ashfoot says that he was definitely here a few days ago. Firestar then demands to know why Onestar would not tell him, and Ashfoot shrugs uncomfortably. Lionblaze notes to himself that she is a fair cat, and she could not be happy about the tension between ThunderClan and WindClan. Her loyalty to Onestar would not let Ashfoot speak openly, but she is able to speak to Firestar without her leader around.
:She tells Firestar that Ashfur's death was his problem, not Onestar's. She mews that Firestar could not expect Onestar to be happy because the ThunderClan cats barged into their camp, accusing his cats of murder. Brambleclaw begins to protest, but Firestar assures Ashfoot that they were not accusing WindClan of murder, and that they were only there to ask quesitons. He then asks her when exactly she had seen Sol, and she tells him she had seen him a quarter-moon ago, in the woods near the lake. She then comments that he could not spot them however, since he was eating fresh-kill. Firestar then thanks Ashfoot for her help. She wishes them well, and Lionblaze sees the sympathy in her eyes as they leave.
:When ThunderClan sets out to look for Sol, their patrol meets Ashfoot on WindClan territory. After a brief greeting, Ashfoot tells them that she thought they would go looking for Sol, and Brambleclaw tells her that there were questions that needed answers, namely whether Sol killed Ashfur or not. Ashfoot then tells him that she has something to show them, and leads them to the Twoleg fence beside the horseplace. She flicks her ears at a piece of fur in the fence, and Brambleclaw realizes that it belongs to Sol. She then wishes them good luck, and goes back to her own territory. Before she leaves, Brambleclaw asks her why she did it, and she tells him that she wants her Clan to be safe, and that Sol should be dealt with before he causes more trouble.
===In the Omen of the Stars arc===
====The Fourth Apprentice====
:After a six moon time lapse, Ashfoot remains the deputy of WindClan. During a Gathering, Lionblaze spots her walking next to Crowfeather, and reminds himself that she is the WindClan warrior's mother. He drops back, hoping they have not noticed him, and slips away. Later, when Firestar wishes to send a cat from each Clan up the river, Onestar exchanges a glance with Ashfoot, and agrees to come. They send Whitetail and Sedgewhisker.
:Ashfoot brings Whitetail and Sedgewhisker to the stream to join the water patrol. She greets Brambleclaw in a friendly way and tells him that it is good to see him. Russetfur and Mistyfoot are on edge, however, and begin to get in a vicious fight. Before things can get out of control, Ashfoot steps forward and reminds them that they are all working together now, and that the patrol must do whatever they can without risking their lives. As the patrol leaves, Ashfoot yowls after them, wishing that StarClan light their path and bring them all home safe.
:When Breezepelt accuses a ThunderClan patrol of crossing the border, Ashfoot asks him what happened. Breezepelt tells her it was just a misunderstanding about getting the water, and Ashfoot advises Jayfeather to keep his warriors on their side of the lake, to avoid future misunderstandings. Swallowing his anger, Jayfeather complies, then leads the patrol away.
====The Forgotten Warrior====
:During a Gathering, Ashfoot is noted as taking a place under the Gathering tree along with the other deputies, Brambleclaw, Rowanclaw, and Reedwhisker. When WindClan attacks ThunderClan, Dovewing uses her power to see the cats who are fighting in the battle. She notes that she is unable to see Ashfoot, and realizes that not all of WindClan are attacking. Dovewing thinks that Sol had only managed to trick some of WindClan, but was not able to pull the wool over Ashfoot's eyes.
===In the Super Editions===
====Onestar's Confession====
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====Firestar's Quest====
:During a Gathering, Tallstar announces that Ashfoot has given birth to a litter of three kits.
====Crowfeather's Trial====
:After she is slain in battle, Harespring places a stone in a gap, and mews that it was for Ashfoot, and she had served her Clan well. Crowfeather feels a pang of grief hit him, recalling that her throat had been ripped out by a Dark Forest warrior. He believes that since both Ashfoot and his father Deadfoot were previous deputies, he should be entitled to the position, not Harespring.
:Seeing Crowfeather irritable and moody, Onestar calls him over, and accurately says that he knows losing his mother must be hard on him, his eyes full of sympathy. Crowfeather is surprised at his leader's compassion, and nearly breaks down before admitting that he does. Onestar nods, and suggests that he try spending time with Nightcloud or Breezepelt and find comfort with them. Crowfeather gets angered at this, since he cannot forgive Breezepelt for his actions and is too awkward around Nightcloud. Onestar persists, saying that many cats thought he would choose Crowfeather to succeed Ashfoot, rather then choosing Harespring.
:In his dream, Crowfeather sees Ashfoot sitting by the stream. He is stunned to see his mother, but notices that she does have the starry glitter a StarClan cat does. As Ashfoot spots him, she gets up and bounds away, and Crowfeather yowls for her not to leave him, racing after her. He loses her, however, leaving Crowfeather alone in the dark. He asks why she is not in StarClan, and Ashfoot does not respond, instead filling the darkness with a piercing screech, which jolts Crowfeather awake, shocked, and wonders if Ashfoot was trying to send him a message.
:Heathertail brings up the topic of ghost cats, which makes Crowfeather think of Ashfoot, Feathertail, and Leafpool—cats he has loved.
:While in the tunnels connecting ThunderClan and WindClan, Crowfeather thinks of his dream with Ashfoot, and her eerie glowing white light that surrounded her.
:Crowfeather meets Ashfoot in another dream, and this time he is able to catch up to her. He says that he misses her so much, but asks why she is not in StarClan. Ashfoot responds that she cannot leave him yet, as there tasks he needs to do before he loses everything. Crowfeather asks if she is referring to Breezepelt, annoyed that yet another cat wants him to bond with his son. Ashfoot shakes her head, and gestures to a dead black cat, who Crowfeather realizes is Nightcloud, which jolts him awake from his sleep.
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====Bramblestar's Storm====
:At the Gathering, Blackstar mentions that Ashfoot was one of the WindClan cats slain in the Great Battle. Onestar has chosen Harespring to succeed her. When the cats who had died in the Great Battle appear as StarClan cats in front of Bramblestar at another Gathering, Ashfoot is one of the cats noted to be among them.
===In the Novellas===
====Blackfoot's Reckoning====
:When ShadowClan chases WindClan from their home, Ashfoot and Morningflower fiercely defend the nursery from Clawface.
====Mistystar's Omen====
:Ashfoot is on the WindClan patrol that catches Mistystar's patrol when they cross the border. Ashfoot is kind to the patrol, and tells them she heard about Leopardstar's death. She mews that she truly sorry, feeling sad for RiverClan's loss. She asks if they forgot to replace the border markers, and although Ashfoot's tone is gentle, Mistystar detects a hint of reproach to it. She apologizes sincerely, and Ashfoot seems like the only cat to accept it. Despite the border incident, Ashfoot lets the RiverClan patrol keep the squirrel with no complaint. She tells them to get off their land and to re-mark their borders. Mistystar agrees, and the deputy tells Antpelt to put his claws away. Ashfoot then leads her patrol back to WindClan's camp.
===In the Stand-Alone Graphic Novels===
====Winds of Change====
:After Tallstar's death, Ashfoot cheers for Mudclaw's as WindClan's newest leader. However, Firestar reveals that Tallstar named Onewhisker his deputy instead before he died. Ashfoot is named Onewhisker's deputy, and attends Tallstar's vigil. While Mudclaw admits Ashfoot is a good warrior, he does not think she is a good deputy. Mudclaw watches Ashfoot struggle to organize the warriors as they settle into their new home. While on his way to meet up with Hawkfrost, Ashfoot greets Mudclaw while standing vigil and warns him to be careful of foxes.
:She and Barkface exchange an uneasy look when Onewhisker struggles to decide whether or not they should mark their new borders. A fox nearly attacks Onewhisker and Ashfoot in camp, but Tornear calls a warning and Ashfoot and the other warriors chase it off. At the secret meeting, Hawkfrost concludes that both Onewhisker and Ashfoot must die in order for Mudclaw to secure his place as WindClan's leader, and pressures Mudclaw to make him deputy. During the fight, Mudclaw attacks Ashfoot by slashing her across the face. She is also attacked by Hawkfrost and Rowanclaw, but Brightheart and Thornclaw help her. Ashfoot claws Oakfur, and Mudclaw's supporters flee when more ThunderClan warriors arrive to help.
===In the Field Guides===
====Battles of the Clans====
:Ashfoot finds two stray kittypets on WindClan's territory, and brings them before Onestar who decides to teach them about a warrior's way of life. When the two kittypets and Onestar come back from the other Clan territories, she welcomes them and remarks that they now know about the other Clans' strength, but still need to learn about WindClan's strength. She points out Webfoot, who is the Clan's best storyteller. She calmly assures the kittypets that they have nothing to fear from WindClan. Ashfoot explains that WindClan fight in the noblest way, out in the open, because the outcome is based strictly on strength. She says that open battles carry the weight of destiny, quoting Graywing the Wise.
===In the Short stories and plays===
====Beyond the Code: Brightspirit's Mercy====
:When Hollyleaf, Jaypaw, and Lionblaze are at the WindClan border, Ashfoot heads the patrol that meets them. Breezepaw acts hostile towards the ThunderClan patrol, and Ashfoot tells him that she will handle this. She then asks Lionblaze why he is so close to the border, and if Firestar knew he is here. Hollyleaf then tells her that they have brought fresh-kill. Breezepaw warns Ashfoot not to touch it because the ThunderClan cats might have put deathberries in it, but Ashfoot ignores him and asks why they would bring WindClan food.
:After Jaypaw's explanation, Ashfoot reminds him that this is not mentioned in the warrior code, but Jaypaw insists that it is the right thing to do. Finally, Ashfoot takes the prey, and thanks them for the gift. Breezepaw begins to object, but Ashfoot reminds him that if StarClan had not wanted ThunderClan to catch prey, they would have kept every living creature hidden from sight; this was a better catch than they had had in a long time, and a clear blessing from StarClan. Breezepaw then tells her that he will not eat any of it. Ashfoot looks at Breezepaw, and tells him that, be that as it may, he still needs to help carry it back to camp. As they leave, Ashfoot reminds the ThunderClan cats that WindClan is still their enemy, and that they are not to cross the border. Jaypaw hastily agrees, then leaves with his littermates.
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