Yellowfang

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***Spoiler warning:** Plot and/or ending details follow.*

The pixel artwork is fanart based on the canon description; undefined traits are left to the artist's interpretation.

## Affiliations

### Past:

 ShadowClan (*exiled*)
 Rogue
 Loner
 ThunderClan

## Book appearances

### Living

*Yellowfang's Secret*, *Bluestar's Prophecy*, *Redtail's Debt*, *Into the Wild*, *Fire and Ice*, *Forest of Secrets*, *Tigerclaw's Fury*, *Rising Storm*

### Dead

*Rising Storm*, *A Dangerous Path*, *The Darkest Hour*, *Starlight*, *Sunset*, *The Sight*, *Dark River*, *Eclipse*, *Long Shadows*, *Sunrise*, *Leafpool's Wish*, *Omen of the Stars*, *Bramblestar's Storm*, *Thunder and Shadow*, *Shattered Sky*, *Tigerheart's Shadow*, *River of Fire*, *Squirrelflight's Hope*

**Yellowfang** is a dark gray she-cat with a broad, flattened face, round orange eyes, and long, matted fur.

Yellowfang was a ThunderClan medicine cat under Bluestar's leadership in the forest territories. Previously, she had served as both a warrior and medicine cat under Cedarstar's leadership in ShadowClan and then just as a medicine cat under both Raggedstar and Brokenstar. She was born **Yellowkit** to Brackenfoot and Brightflower, alongside her littermates, Rowankit and Nutkit. She was later apprenticed to Deerleap, as **Yellowpaw** and soon earnt her warrior name, **Yellowfang**. Growing up she had an ability that allowed her to feel other cats' pain and this combined with a natural inclination to herbs attracted the attention of ShadowClan's then medicine cat, Sagewhisker. While completing her training, she became mates with Raggedpelt and bore him one surviving kit, Brokenkit. She gave up her son up and continued in her position as ShadowClan's medicine cat. Yellowfang later became the mentor to Runningnose and watched her son become leader following his father's death. Brokenstar later exiles from the Clan after blaming her for the death of two ShadowClan kits.

Following her exile, she meets Firepaw and is taken as ThunderClan's prisoner. However, after the death of their medicine cat, Spottedleaf, she decides to remain with them and takes up the position. She later took on Cinderpaw as her apprentice, following the young cat's accident rendering her unable to complete her warrior training. Yellowfang later blinds Brokenstar, following his attempt at attacking ThunderClan's camp and has her Clan take him as their prisoner. However, when he helped plot an attack on ThunderClan, Yellowfang killed him by feeding him deathberries. Later on, a fire ravaged through ThunderClan's camp, Yellowfang died from breathing in too much smoke and ascended to StarClan. From StarClan, she gave Firestar one of his nine lives and advised future ThunderClan medicine cats with numerous prophecies. During the Great Battle by killing Brokenstar a second time. Yellowfang trains Puddleshine as a medicine cat and is present when both Leafpool and Squirrelflight are judged by StarClan.

## History

*Looking for a longer overview? Find one here!*

### *The Prophecies Begin*

"*A medicine cat has no time for doubt. Put your energy into* today *and stop worrying about the past. You have a duty to your Clan. Stop dithering and get on with it!*"
―Yellowfang scolding Cinderpelt Rising Storm

Yellowfang, injured and starving after being exiled from ShadowClan, attacks Firepaw on ThunderClan territory. She insists the young apprentice should kill her, but Firepaw takes pity on her and provides her fresh-kill. Yellowfang is taken prisoner, and Firepaw is tasked with taking care of her. At a Gathering, Brokenstar warns the Clans of ShadowClan's former medicine cat who killed some of their kits. When ShadowClan attacks the camp, Spottedleaf, ThunderClan's medicine cat, is killed and Frostfur's kits are missing. The Clan believes Yellowfang committed the crimes, but she actually left to rescue the kits. She recruits her old Clanmates in ShadowClan to drive out Brokenstar and his followers, and Bluestar grants Yellowfang the position of ThunderClan's medicine cat.
After treating Cinderpaw's leg injury, Yellowfang takes Cinderpaw as her apprentice, and the two form a close bond. When former members of ShadowClan attack the camp, Yellowfang blinds Brokenstar and reveals to Fireheart that Brokenstar is her son. She asks Bluestar to take Brokenstar as a prisoner, but later convinces him to eat deathberries after Brokentail plots with Tigerclaw against ThunderClan. She discloses the truth about Brokentail's parents, but he refuses to believe her as he dies.
She gives Cinderpaw her full name, Cinderpelt, and rebukes her for lingering on Silverstream's death. During a fire, Yellowfang and Fireheart go back to the camp to rescue Patchpelt, Halftail, and Bramblekit. Yellowfang is separated from Fireheart, and she drags Halftail to her den. However, both become weak by smoke inhalation, and Yellowfang collapses in her den. Fireheart finds her dying, and Yellowfang insists she wished Fireheart was her son instead of Brokentail and apologizes for not living long enough to see him fulfill his destiny. She goes to StarClan and grants Firestar one of his nine lives, the life of compassion.
### *The New Prophecy*

"*You will tread a path that few medicine cats have walked before you.*"
―Yellowfang to Leafpool Sunset

Yellowfang presents Leafpaw a prophecy about how blood will spill blood. Later, Yellowfang, Bluestar, and Lionheart comfort Leafpool and vow to be with her through the path few medicine cats have traveled.
### *Power of Three*

"*Curiosity must be tempered with patience. Knowledge is wasted on those without the wisdom to know how to use it. And wisdom comes only with time.*"
―Yellowfang to Jaypaw Eclipse

In StarClan, Yellowfang scolds Jaypaw for using his powers to spy on other medicine cats' dreams, although Jaypaw insists even StarClan cannot do anything to stop him. She senses the eclipse coming and insists StarClan should tell Jaypaw, Lionpaw, and Hollypaw the "truth". When Hollyleaf reveals the truth about their parentage at a Gathering, Yellowfang attacks Bluestar for withholding the truth for so long. She later provides Jayfeather a crow's feather to give a hint about the identity of his biological father.
### *Omen of the Stars*

**Yellowfang**: "*I will send an Omen. An Omen of the Stars.*"

**Bluestar**: "*Which cat will you send it to? Lionblaze or Jayfeather?*"

**Yellowfang**: "*Neither. I will send it to the third cat.*"

—Yellowfang and Bluestar about the prophecy The Fourth Apprentice
Frustrated by the lack of progress made by the Three, Yellowfang sends the Third cat an omen of the stars. She shares Jayfeather's suspicions of the Dark Forest, so she, Spottedleaf, and Jayfeather go to there to speak to Tigerstar. However, they run into Brokenstar, who prevents them from continuing on. Yellowfang argues with Sagewhisker and Fernshade about Russetfur's death and adamantly insists ThunderClan must stand alone in the coming fight with the Dark Forest to survive.
When Jayfeather wishes to return to the mountains, Yellowfang tries to convince him otherwise by showing how important he is for securing the peace. She also attempts to convince Jayfeather that ThunderClan needs another fully trained medicine cat, possibly hinting at Leafpool. Despite hinting that Jayfeather should reveal Cinderheart's past life as Cinderpelt, Yellowfang later admonishes Jayfeather for doing so.
When the medicine cats confront StarClan, Yellowfang continues to insist that they must stand alone, but quietens when Whitestorm snaps at her. She argues again at the other later attempt to unify StarClan, but Sunstar silences her. She participates in the battle against the Dark Forest and kills Brokenstar after he murders Ferncloud. She comforts Firestar after Spottedleaf's second death and welcomes Brambleclaw as ThunderClan's new leader.
### *A Vision of Shadows*

"*I'd forgotten the impatience of youth. I came only to praise you for speaking out. [...] I wondered at first if you had what it takes to be a medicine cat, but now that I see that you are willing to say what you believe, I trust that StarClan made the right choice after all.*"
―Yellowfang praising Alderpaw Thunder and Shadow

She praises Alderpaw for finding his voice at the half-moon meetings and urges him to continue to speak out for what he believes in. Yellowfang mentors Puddleshine in his dreams and agrees that ShadowClan should reclaim their land from Darktail. When Needletail criticizes Rowanclaw solely for ShadowClan's downfall, Yellowfang shines a light on Needletail and several other apprentices who joined Darktail.
### *Super Editions*

*This section summarizes Yellowfang's significant Super Editions appearances. If you're looking for a full list, find one here!*

"*I know my path will cross with Brokenstar again. And one day I will do something to stop this tide of fire and blood that he has unleashed on the forest.*"
―Yellowfang vowing to stop Brokenstar Yellowfang's Secret

In ***Yellowfang's Secret***, Yellowkit is born to Brackenfoot and Brightflower alongside Nutkit and Rowankit. Yellowpaw trains as a warrior with Deerleap as her mentor and grows angry at Sagewhisker when her grandmother, Silverflame, died despite Sagewhisker's treatments. When she becomes a warrior, Yellowfang and Raggedpelt become close despite their arguments as kits. However, during battles, Yellowfang becomes immobilized with pain despite not being injured. Sagewhisker reveals that Yellowfang has the power to feel other's pain and insists she must become her apprentice. Yellowfang doesn't want to give up her life with Raggedpelt, but eventually agrees, and Raggedpelt isn't fond of her decision. However, they agree to be mates in secret.
Yellowfang gives birth to three kits alone in the forest, though her two daughters die shortly after. She names the surviving kit Brokenkit and gives him reluctantly to Lizardstripe to raise. She tells Raggedpelt the truth, and he forces her to forget about their son. Despite this, Yellowfang attempts to befriend Brokenkit, but he isolates himself after being teased by his foster littermates. Yellowfang also befriends Nightpelt and Cloudpelt, and takes Runningkit as her apprentice after Sagewhisker's death.
When Brokentail becomes deputy, Yellowfang warns Raggedstar of their son's violent nature that would ruin the Clan. Raggedstar, who had been blinded by his pride for his son, finally realizes the truth in Yellowfang's words. However, Brokentail kills Raggedstar, and Yellowfang accompanies Brokentail to receive his nine lives. Later, Brightflower's newest litter goes missing, and Yellowfang finds the kits' bodies with Brokenstar. He convinces the Clan that Yellowfang killed them and exiles her. Yellowfang wanders into ThunderClan territory and vows to stop Brokenstar.
## Detailed description

Yellowfang is a skinny, battle-scarred, and grizzled, dark gray she-cat with wide-set, rheumy, and rounded orange eyes. She has a broad, flattened face, a snub nose, bony haunches, and long, dull, patchy, thick, and matted fur. Her ears are torn and ragged, and she has cracked, blackened, yellow teeth.

## Killed victims

This list shows the victims Yellowfang has killed:

* Brokenstar *(Physically and spiritually)*

## Personality and Relationships

*Main article: Yellowfang/PR*

Yellowfang is a grouchy, harshly-spoken she-cat at the best of times. However, underneath her tough exterior, she is shown to have a heart to a select few cats. For more of Yellowfang's personality and relationships, click here!
## Family

*Main article: Yellowfang/Family*

Yellowfang's parents are Brightflower and Brackenfoot. Her former mate is Raggedpelt, and Brokenstar, Wishkit, and Hopekit are their children. For more of Yellowfang's family, click here!
## Appearances

* *Moth Flight's Vision* Template:Vo
* *Yellowfang's Secret*
* *Bluestar's Prophecy*
* *Redtail's Debt* (Allegiance only)
* *Into the Wild* (First appearance)
* *Fire and Ice*
* *Forest of Secrets*
* *Rising Storm* †
* *Tigerclaw's Fury*
* *A Dangerous Path* Template:Mo
* *The Darkest Hour*
* *Firestar's Quest* Template:Mo
* *Starlight*
* *Twilight* Template:Mo
* *Sunset*
* *Leafpool's Wish*
* *The Sight*
* *Dark River*
* *Eclipse*
* *Long Shadows*
* *Sunrise*
* *The Fourth Apprentice*
* *Fading Echoes*
* *Night Whispers*
* *Sign of the Moon*
* *The Forgotten Warrior*
* *The Last Hope*
* *Bramblestar's Storm*
* *Thunder and Shadow*
* *Shattered Sky*
* *Tigerheart's Shadow*
* *River of Fire*
* *Squirrelflight's Hope*
* *Graystripe's Vow* Template:Mo
* *Secrets of the Clans* Template:Retcon
* *Cats of the Clans*
* *The Ultimate Guide*

## Trivia

*Main article: Yellowfang/Trivia*

Did you know that Yellowfang has psychic hyper-empathy, the ability to feel the pain of those around her. For more trivia about Yellowfang, click here!
## Quotes

**Yellowfang**: "*I'm going to become Sagewhisker's apprentice. I'm so sorry.*"

**Raggedpelt**: "*Not funny.*"

**Yellowfang**: "*I'm not joking.*"

**Raggedpelt**: "*Is it because you're a coward? Did the fight with WindClan scare you too much?*"
**Yellowfang**: "*Never! I just cannot inflict pain on other cats, not anymore. Sagewhisker says this is my destiny.*"
**Raggedpelt**: "*You'll lose me as well as your life as a warrior. I thought you cared! I thought you wanted to spend your life with me. I-I even thought we might have kits one day.*"
**Yellowfang**: "*I thought the same. I care for you so much! But I don't have a choice.*"
**Raggedpelt**: "*You always have a choice. And I thought you had chosen me.*"

—Yellowfang to Raggedpelt about becoming a medicine cat Yellowfang's Secret

**Raggedstar**: "*I've made a terrible mistake, haven't I? Our son wants to do nothing but lead ShadowClan into battle. I should never have made him deputy! What can we do to stop him?*"

**Yellowfang**: "*He's* our *son now, is he? I have never been allowed to be his mother! You said you would only keep my secret if I never called him my son. What can I possibly do to change him? Brokentail is your problem, Raggedstar.*"

—Yellowfang to Raggedstar shortly before his death Yellowfang's Secret

"*Runningnose. You have been a dear and loyal friend, but I cannot stay here. Not as long as Brokenstar rules. This is not the ShadowClan I pledged to serve. They are lucky to have you. May StarClan light your path, always.*"
―Yellowfang to Runningnose Yellowfang's Secret

"*I have no Clan now, no destiny, no place to be, and no duties to tend to. Let the future bring what it will.*"
―Yellowfang Yellowfang's Secret

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"*I wished you'd been my son, but I could not have borne a cat like you. StarClan gave me Brokentail to teach me a lesson.*"
―Yellowfang to Fireheart Rising Storm

**Leafpool**: "*But medicine cats are forbidden to have kits. What I have done is wrong.*"

**Yellowfang**: "*Wrong according to one code, but there are other ways to judge what we do. We are not allowed to have kits because we are supposed to love all our Clanmates equally, and the first Clan cats were afraid that we could treat our own kin ahead of any others. But when your kits are born, Leafpool, you will learn that your heart has space in it to love more than you could possibly imagine. Loving your kits does not mean you have less love for your Clan.*"

—Yellowfang comforting Leafpool Leafpool's Wish

"*Have a safe journey. And tell Russetfur that I'm sorry.*"
―Yellowfang Night Whispers

"*Beautiful, isn't it? All this depends on you, Jayfeather. You're not just protecting ThunderClan now but all the Clans including this one...Sometimes the right choice can be the hardest one.*"
―Yellowfang to Jayfeather Sign of the Moon

"*Brave, loyal Yellowfang, who fought enough battles for nine lifetimes.*"
―Rock Cats of the Clans

"*She was cranky, stubborn, impatient---and the most loyal cat you could ever meet. Her whole life was a quest for loyalty---first to ShadowClan, to her role as their medicine cat, to the son she bore in secret.*"
―Rock describing Yellowfang Cats of the Clans

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## External links

* A First Time for Nine Lives on the *Warriors* official website Template:Imo (backup link)
* Which Warrior is Worthy - The Return on the *Warriors* official website Template:Poll (backup link)
* Outpacing other 'Paws (and Mentors) on the *Warriors* official website (backup link)
* Clan or Kin? on the *Warriors* official website Template:Mo (backup link)
* Kin of Your Kin on the *Warriors* official website Template:Mo (backup link)
* Forbidden Romance on the *Warriors* official website Template:Mo (backup link)
* The Role of a Medicine Cat on the *Warriors* official website Template:Mo (backup link)
* The Cats of *The Prophecies Begin* on the *Warriors* official website (backup link)
* Missing the old days on the *Warriors* official website Template:Mo (backup link)
* Where it all began on the *Warriors* official website Template:Mo (backup link)

## Notes and references

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Revealed in *Rising Storm*, page 284
2. ↑ Revealed in *Into the Wild*, page 90
3. ↑ Revealed in *Into the Wild*, chapter 12
4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Revealed in *Into the Wild*, page 91
5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Revealed in *Into the Wild*, page 268
6. ↑ Revealed in *Yellowfang's Secret*, page 7
7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Revealed in *Rising Storm*, page 283
8. ↑ Revealed in *Yellowfang's Secret*, allegiances
9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 Revealed in *Yellowfang's Secret*, page 41
10. ↑ Revealed in *Yellowfang's Secret*, page 122
11. ↑ Revealed in *Yellowfang's Secret*, page 320
12. ↑ Revealed in *Into the Wild*, page 99
13. ↑ Revealed in *Yellowfang's Secret*, page 249
14. ↑ Revealed in *Yellowfang's Secret*, pages 300-301
15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 15.2 15.3 15.4 15.5 Revealed in *Into the Wild*, page 81
16. ↑ Revealed in *Yellowfang's Secret*, page 241
17. ↑ Revealed in *A Dangerous Path*, page 12
18. ↑ Revealed in *Forest of Secrets*, page 176
19. ↑ Revealed in *Shattered Sky*, chapter 10
20. ↑ Revealed in *Yellowfang's Secret*, page 352
21. ↑ 21.0 21.1 Revealed in *Into the Wild*, allegiances
22. ↑ Revealed in *Sunrise*, page 290
23. ↑ 23.0 23.1 Revealed in *Yellowfang's Secret*, page 13
24. ↑ Revealed in *Leafpool's Wish*, page 25
25. ↑ Revealed in *Into the Wild*, page 155
26. ↑ 26.0 26.1 26.2 Revealed in *Rising Storm*, page 33
27. ↑ 27.0 27.1 Revealed in *Into the Wild*, page 157
28. ↑ Revealed in *Fire and Ice*, page 24
29. ↑ Revealed in *Night Whispers*, page 4
30. ↑ Revealed in *Into the Wild*, page 112
31. ↑ Revealed in *The Fourth Apprentice*, page 87
32. ↑ Revealed in *Forest of Secrets*, page 294
33. ↑ Revealed in *The Last Hope*, chapter 26

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