Sootheart

Sootheart is a scrawny, skinny brown tabby tome with amber eyes and a small scar on his nose.

## Allegiances

### Past:

Pine undergrowth camp
 Wanderers

## Book Appearances

### Living:

Dusk Fury

Sootheart is a Pineclan warrior under Duskstar's leadership in the Valley Territories. He was born as **Soot** to Clawthroat and Ebonyfoot with his brother Tigerhawk. His family joined Pineclan, and he became **Sootpaw**, being mentored by Bloomwing. He became **Sootheart** and mates with Turtleclaw.

## **History**

### **Post-New Clans**

Soot was always the smaller of his parent's litter, but he and his brother Tiger grew up with loving parents. However, peace wouldn't last as the family joined a new group known as Pineclan. Soot, now Sootpaw, was given Bloomwing as a mentor. While he struggled to be a good fighter, he proved himself skillful. Though Sootpaw almost died fighting Flyfeather and saw his brother kill Graystorm, feeling bad for him but becoming somewhat scared of him.

While healing, Sootpaw started talking to Turtlepaw, who was there due to having greencough. As the two talked more, they grew closer to the point where they kept hanging out. Finally, they fell for each other while Sootpaw tried to help his brother.

### **Dusk Fury**

#### **Fallen Storm**

Sootpaw was able to hold his own against Lizardbug fairly. Sootpaw looks silently at Clawthroat's body, looking back at the many moons they spent together, realizing how much time they still could have had; he didn't eat anything that day. Sootpaw looks angrier knowing that Tigerhawk will never again hunt and battle by his side and that he may never see him. Sootpaw nervously accepts the name Sootheart for his loyalty and charisma.

Turtleclaw and Sootheart become mates.

## **Ceremonies**

**Sootpaw's Apprentice Ceremony**

**Sootheart's Warrior Ceremony**

## **Personality and Relationships**

### **Personality**

Sootheart is very logical. He could be better but makes up for it with his skill in hunting. Sootpaw is also a family cat and liked spending time taking care of his young sister, Shortkit. Sootheart has a big heart for helping any cat, even if they don't ask for it. But he is self-conscious of his size and skill and hopes to prove himself as more than just a nice cat.

### **Tigerhawk**

Sootheart is Tigerhawk's littermate; the two brothers were always close, and even though he was much bigger and stronger than his brother Tigerhawk made sure his brother knew he cared about him. While Sootpaw was calmer and Tigerhawk wild, they fiercely cared for their brotherly bond. This was the main reason Tigerhawk attacked and killed Graystorm. Sootpaw made sure to help his brother with the trauma he faced, ensuring Tigerhawk knew his family was still here for him. However, with their father's death Tigerhawk left and while Sootheart was angry he solemnly understood why.

### **Turtleclaw**

Turtleclaw is Sootheart's mate; both had become apprentices though Sootpaw had mostly stayed with Tigerpaw. It wasn't until he recovered from the battle with Foamclan that the two toms started talking while Turtlepaw was covered from greencough. Turtlepaw's heroic attitude made Sootpaw fall head over heels for him, and Turtlepaw, likewise, fell for Sootpaw's calm and nice demeanor. The two quickly became mates after becoming warriors.

### **Talonflame**

Talonflame is Sootheart's friend; Talonpaw had also been in the medicine den, and his energetic personality was something Sootpaw had never seen. Talonpaw found it sweet and funny that his logical brother stammered every time he was with Sootpaw, which made Talonpaw reach out to Sootpaw, not just to bully Turtlepaw to show him he was welcome. Talonflame still teases Sootheart, who is now mates with his brother.