Codstar/PR

This page contains Codstar's personality and relationships.

## Personality

"For a new leader, you have a good eye."
Spiritbomb to Codstar, *Arc Three*

As a kit, Codkit was shy, nervous, gentle, and polite. He is often seen as the complete opposite of his littermate, Beetlekit, who was tough, bold, independent, and challenging. After Ivyshadow's betrayal, Codkit grew more socially distant from his Clanmates, often snapping at cats including Beetlekit which caused the two of them to grow further and further apart. This kept up until late apprenticehood, where Codpaw decided that he needed to put some effort into getting close with his Clanmates and being more sociable. Because Snowstar did not have a deputy at the time, Codpaw always helped him order the other apprentices and even some of the warriors. Once he earned his warrior name, Codstone kept this act steady and rebuilt his bond with Beetleflower. He was often complimented, and many considered how he may as well be the next leader after Snowstar, or overall, just a good deputy. During the fire, Codstone helped comfort his Clanmates and escort them home alongside Snowstar when necessary.

After Snowstar had passed and appointed him as the new leader, Codstar realized just how much control he had to have in order to help his Clanmates push through the harsh realities and dangers the other Clans, as well as nature itself, had imposed. Using this self-control to the best of his ability, he often commanded his cats to do things for the greater good, even if it meant he had to snap at them at times. When he is unsure of what to do, Codstar can sometimes lash out, but always tries to find a way to make it up by speaking calmly shortly afterwards, or even apologizing. Many of his Clanmates see him as weak, sometimes childish, and a complete shadow of his grandfather, and he wants to try to prove himself worthy of being NeedleClan's new leader, while at the same time showing he is capable of independence and being his own cat rather than someone else's. Despite this, he still shows a high amount of respect towards Snowstar.

Codstar often struggles with his own self-doubt. At times, he will end up pacing, muttering, staying awake during some nights, or talking to himself, over his stresses as Clan leader. Although he understands that stepping down similar to Lambcloud would be so much easier, he refuses to, as he knows that he must protect his Clan no matter what it took. He also suffers under the shadow of his father and the blood of his mother, often being teased for being half-kittypet, and the son of a traitor. Despite this, he pushes through, often seeking accountability for his actions rather than shame itself.

## Relationships

### Kin

#### Snowstar

"He was so proud to lead each and every one of you. Even though not everyone was a good friend of his, he didn't mind that. All he asked for was your safety and benefit."
Codstar on Snowstar after his death, *Arc Three*

Snowstar was Codstar's biological grandfather, and he often found himself leaning on Snowstar for assistance when he needed it during his kithood and throughout warrior age. Codstone often defended Snowstar when no one else would, and because of this his bond with Snowstar formed and proved itself to be incredibly strong. When Snowstar was kidnapped by Twolegs, Codpaw was devastated, and always had to find comfort in his Clanmates. As Snowstar was his closest family member, this never worked, and Codpaw fell into a small state of depression, refusing to take his warrior name. However, once Snowstar returned shortly before the fire, Codpaw grew happier, and after they arrived at SwiftClan's camp to shelter, Codstone became a warrior. Even after Snowstar passed several moons after, Codstar still often looks up to him, finding him to be a dependable role-model and carrying his legacy while still respecting his Clanmates' desires.

#### Honeysmoke and Beetleflower

"Of course, Codstone. You and I are family. I'd never abandon my family. You've always got me. I'd never leave you."
Beetleflower to Codstone, *Arc Three*

Honeysmoke was Codstar's mother, and one of the closest cats that Codstar has. She has been with him since kithood, always standing by his side. When Ivyshadow betrayed the Clan, Codkit had ran away, and Honeysmoke was the first to search for him. Once he returned, however, Honeysmoke had shown gratitude for the cats who returned him, Carnation and Blue, and promised to protect him as long as she could, and that she'd be by him forever. Codkit, throughout his time as a kit all the way to warrior age, had shown a very close bond with Honeysmoke, often relying on her judgment when he needed to rant. Although, he was often still unsettled by her past history of arson. Despite this, he tried to push it aside, and still saw her as a reliable source of wisdom. When she had went missing during the NeedleClan fire, Codstone was desperate to find her, but knew he had to help his Clanmates first. He eventually found her on his way home from his leader ceremony. Rather than taking her time to grieve over the death of her father, Snowstar, she congratulated him on receiving his new rank as leader and showed pride in having him as a son.

Beetleflower was Codstar's second littermate, the first being a stillborn kit named Fallenkit. As kits and throughout their apprenticeship, especially after Cloudeyes and Ivyshadow had betrayed the Clan, Beetlepaw and Codpaw grew distant, always arguing. However, Codpaw tried to get closer with his brother once more when times got tough, and in the end, they got along. Beetleflower later even agreed that Codstone would make a good deputy, and though he was jealous of his brother at times, he always tried to get on his good side, and Codstone the same to him. When Codstone found out that Beetleflower had been training in the Dark Forest, he was both horrified and worried. He never stopped his brother, although he tried to convince him to. He was mainly worried over his brother getting hurt more than anything else. Once Codstar became leader, Beetleflower showed no hesitance in congratulating his brother.

#### Gulfspring

"You need to understand that Gulfpaw's still with you. You just need to change, for him! Become the good friend you once were to him. The cat he loved. And... and maybe, things will change..."
Codpaw to Scorpionsting, *Arc Three*

Gulfspring was Codstar's half-brother, and his closest sibling of the bunch. He had been an apprentice when Codkit was born, and since then always comforted Codkit over his doubts and was there to support him when Ivyshadow and Cloudeyes had attacked Snowstar. After Gulfpaw was killed by Fatekeeper's dogs, Codkit was horrified, having lost a close half-brother. As a young apprentice, he met Gulfpaw again, who had killed Tupelobill. Gulfpaw questioned why Codpaw was leaving Tupelobill behind, and Codpaw replied that the tom didn't deserve grief. Moons later, Gulfpaw gave Codstar his first life, and he killed Tupelobill's spirit in vengeance after the ghost had killed Gulfpaw, renaming his half-brothers spirit Gulfspring at last.

#### Ivyshadow and Tupelobill

**Gulfpaw**: "You're not getting Tupelobill?"

**Codpaw**: "Tupelobill doesn't deserve grief."

**Gulfpaw**: "But you're grieving."

Gulfpaw and Codpaw after Tupelobill's death, *Arc Three*

Ivyshadow and Tupelobill were both two traitors NeedleClan had sheltered for some time. While Ivyshadow lived in NeedleClan, he was aggressive and defensive, only showing sweetness to Honeysmoke and his kits, both biological kits and stepchildren. Once he was exiled from the Clan alongside Cloudeyes after both had attempted to attack and kill Snowstar, he showed no more mercy towards Honeysmoke, but still loved both of his children. Codstone, however, never loved his father back, no matter what he tried to do to prove himself. He felt overwhelmed by the shadow his father casted, and always tend to force his guilt onto Beetleflower, which he later apologized for.

Tupelobill was a former friend of Codstar's, and his half-cousin. As a kit, Codkit looked up to Tupelopaw for some time, but began to grow uneasy by the cat's ferocity, especially when it directed itself at Snowstar. At his eventual death, Codpaw witnessed Tupelobill kill his father, Birchfern, before being killed by Gulfpaw's spirit, who was Codpaw's half-brother. Codpaw only returned with the body of Birchfern, refusing to believe that Tupelobill deserved any mourning at all. After death, Tupelobill still remained a threat, taking one of Codstar's lives once he became leader and killing Gulfpaw and causing him to fade away. However, with remorse, Codstar ended him once and for all.

Codstar later encountered Ivyshadow again as the tom had attacked his patrol with Snakeheart and Jayfall; Subzero's spirit appeared as well. He watched in horror as Snakeheart was killed, but not before killing Ivyshadow by piercing his throat. Codstar considered the death of his father fair, but still felt like he missed him despite everything he had done to NeedleClan.

#### Grayrunner and Hailfall

"Hailfall. I have had my doubts in you in the past. I am positive that the past is behind me now, and it should be for the rest of NeedleClan. With every death comes a new dawn for NeedleClan, and that's who we stand to be."
Codstar appointing Hailfall as his deputy, *Arc Three*

Grayrunner and Hailfall are both the kits of Snowstar, and the latter currently serves as Codstar's deputy. Graykit, Hailkit, and Codkit all ran away after the betrayal of Ivyshadow and Cloudeyes, and Graykit got hit by a car. However, Codkit kept running, ending up with Carnation and Blue instead, not even realizing what happened to Graykit. Once he returned, he was greeted by Hailkit, and dismay hit him when he realized Graykit was missing. After Snowstar returned sometime during Codpaw's late apprenticeship, Graykit came along as well. However, Codstone later got upset with Hailfall after they missed Grayrunner's warrior ceremony. Later, he forgave her, and made her his deputy, trusting her for the job.

#### Jayfall

**Jayfall**: "I don't deserve my warrior name."

**Codstar**: "You and your siblings deserve your names more than anything, Jayfall."

Jayfall to Codstar after his warrior ceremony, *Arc Three*

Jayfall is Codstar's half-uncle, though younger than him. Codstone was the first to see him as a kit, and the two quickly became close. He was there to comfort Jayfall after he became a warrior, however after he realized that Jayfall had attacked Emeraldclick, Codstar became worried about keeping Jayfall in the Clan. Still, he did his best to comfort him, despite his anger resulting from Snowstar's death and Rainshade losing her memory. Jayfall had joined the patrol to search for Scorpionsting, along with Firesong, Okapicrash, Orcapaw, Hailfall, Ravenlight, and Blackberryjewel, willing to fulfill Codstar's request to find her.

#### Bloomflood and Emeraldclick

**Emeraldclick**: "SHUT UP! If you're 'too busy' for me, why don't you just *LEAVE?!'"*
**Codstar**: "Codstar: "You know what? Fine. I will. You're not the Emeraldclick I used to know.""

Emeraldclick and Codstar breaking up, *Arc Three*

Bloomflood and Emeraldclick were Codstar's former mates, being broken up by Emeraldclick. Codstar met the two of them shortly after becoming a warrior, quickly growing close to them after Emeraldclick tried to help Codstone confess his feelings towards Bloomflood. They continued to meet until Bloomflood mysteriously disappeared, having had their daughter, Dahliakit. After he became leader, Codstar was confronted by a furious Emeraldclick, who broke up with the tom as Codstar no longer had the time to visit him. Afterward, his second life was taken in a collapsing tunnel triggered by Emeraldclick, an act of vengeance. Despite knowing Emeraldclick did it, Codstar still held no grudge against Emeraldclick, loving him all the same as he loved him before.

#### Horsespirit, Silvermist, Claytongue, and Silenthunt

"What do you think? Out of all the cats in the Clans, your stupid sister got chosen as a mentor. TWICE! And it's all because 'oh, she needs more experience and patience!' At least you got Blackberrypaw. But your sister is apparently oh-so-special in Codstar's eyes."
Horsespirit snapping at Tumblemouse, *Arc Three*

Codstar's relationship with his kits is rather complicated. He originally had Goldengaze step in as a surrogate, due to wanting kits to love and cherish having lost both his mates. When they were made apprentices, he apprenticed Horsepaw to Laurelthorn, causing frustration to emit from the young apprentice and making him quickly grow distant from his father. Even after siding with Horsespirit later on and exiling Laurelthorn after the she-cat had attacked Tumblemouse, he still showed remorse. His relationship with his other kits was strained, but not negative. After Snakeheart's death, Horsespirit for once showed remorse, curious as to what happened. However, he never bothered checking on his father.

### Other

#### Carnation and Blue

"Rose, I do have a question. Many moons ago, I was here with two cats named... uh... Carnation and Blue. Recognize those names at all? I want to see how they are doing. They helped me get back to NeedleClan, after all."
Codstone to Rose on Carnation and Blue, *Arc Three*

Carnation and Blue were two kittypets that temporarily took in Codkit after he had run away from NeedleClan, shortly before being returned after being convinced by Ivyshadow. While he lived with the two. Codkit lived a rather luxurious life compared to his previous one; much less fighting and overall, very peaceful. He did not refuse when the two returned him to NeedleClan, however. Sometimes, Codstar still wonders if the two kittypets are okay, even if the last time he saw them was many moons before.

#### Nickflow

"I think we understand that, Codstone. And of course, everything is going to be unstable. We just had a fire that destroyed our territory."
Nickflow to Codstone, *Arc Three*

Nickflow was Codstar's mentor. Despite this, the two never really formed a close bond. Nickflow had always snapped at Codpaw when they had trained, but the apprentice always pushed it away as he figured it was due to her grief of losing her mate, Eeltalon. Codstar never showed any remorse when Nickflow had disappeared, but he still mourned, accepting that she was now a deceased Clanmate.

#### Scorpionsting

**Codstar**: "I'm sorry that you lost your mate. I've lost mates, too. One died, and another left me in the dust. I know how it feels, Scorpionsting. But you need to start behaving. What you did back there was uncalled for."

**Scorpionsting**: "I... I know.... I don't think... I'm... myself anymore. I don't care, I just want to see him again. Don't tell me anything... I'll find it out myself. I... will try to act normal but I just feel corrupted."

Codstar to Scorpionsting, *Arc Three*

Scorpionsting was a well-known Clanmate: the former mate of Gulfspring, and one who had murdered cats prior, including Doespeckle, a senior member of DeerClan. Codstar's relationship with the she-cat was always negative: as an apprentice, he viewed her as a careless mother, constantly worried about her warrior duties rather than her kits of which still were in the nursery. As a warrior and throughout his leadership, Codstar's relationship with her almost formed to be greater than before, until the reveal of Florettwist's kits, where Scorpionsting snapped at her daughter and stormed off in the midst of a Clan meeting. Furious with her, Codstar dismissed the meeting and snapped at the she-cat, telling her that she needed to start behaving, or else. After the murder of Florettwist, Codstar grew furious, knowing Scorpionsting was the one who did it. He had asked a patrol to hunt her down and bring her to camp, forcefully if necessary.

#### Sockstripe, Violetcry, Aspenwillow, and Saphound

**Sappaw**: "Swim, fishy, fishy, fishy... swim."

**Codpaw**: "Swim?! Who are you?! What do you mean?!"

Sappaw to Codpaw before attacking him, Violetpaw, Aspenpaw, and Sockpaw, *Arc Three*

As an apprentice, Codpaw had met Sockpaw, Violetpaw, and Aspenpaw on a DeerClan border. While Violetpaw was introverted and Aspenpaw was funny and kind, Sockpaw was rather rude to Codpaw, and the two often bickered. The four apprentices began to make their way towards Twolegplace, and eventually back around to Starry Central, where Codpaw crept off. He encountered Sappaw, who had attempted to attack and kill him. He bursted into the clearing and the apprentices, including Sockpaw's Clanmate Stagpaw, helped fight off the hostile BoulderClan apprentice, and the injured apprentices all parted ways, having not seen each other since.

#### Firesong

**Snowstar**: "Are you sure you want to join?"

**Fire**: "I do."

**Codstone**: "Fire is a fine cat. It'd be a wise choice..."

Fire before joining NeedleClan, *Arc Three*

Firesong was Codstar's first apprentice, and a friend he met as an apprentice. He first met him a few days after being attacked by Sappaw, as a loner named Fire. He befriended the tom, after being comforted due to Spruceroots snapping at him just earlier that day. After the NeedleClan fire, Snowstar let the tom join the Clan, renaming him Firepaw. Firepaw requested Codstone and Rookstalker, his two friends, mentor him, and Snowstar accepted. When Codstar went to receive his nine lives, Firepaw accompanied him, and shortly after earned his warrior name, Firesong. Firesong had joined the patrol to track down Scorpionsting, wishing to fulfill Codstar's request.