Eelpool

**Eelpool** is a black and white she-cat with yellow eyes.

## History

Eelkit is born to Doepetal and Blizzardfish, along with her brothers Nettlekit and Cricketkit. Nettlekit is born weak, and is the smallest of the litter. Despite the efforts of Sedgefall, Nettlekit passes two days after birth. Blizzardfish and Sedgefall bury him outside of camp, and Eelkit grows up with a very close relationship to Cricketkit.
Eelpaw is apprenticed, and given Quickfire as a mentor. Quickfire has a reputation for being one of the fastest warriors in WindClan, and Eelpaw is nervous in her ability to keep up with him. After advancing in her training, Eelpaw discovers how fast she truly is, and she develops a close bond with Quickfire.
One morning, the WindClan cats are awoken by a group of foxes raiding the camp. Eelpaw fights alongside her brother, Cricketpaw, and her fellow denmates, Icepaw, Hawkpaw, and Frostpaw. She suffers a deep shoulder wound, but the apprentices manage to take down one of the foxes. The rest of the foxes are killed or driven out by the other warriors, and Sedgefall treats Eelpaw's wound in the medicine cat's den. Cricketpaw visits his sister frequently to keep her company, and catches her prey every day to accelerate her recovery.
Eelpaw is made into a full warrior of WindClan, and given the name Eelpool. Her brother is given the name Cricketbriar. She strengthens her friendship with Iceheart, who had moved out of the apprentices' den a few moons prior.
Later, Doepetal dies of Greencough. Eelpool is deeply saddened, and stays with her brother and her father for comfort.
When Scorchstar brings two loners, Nick and Hotaru, into camp, Eelpool is initially skeptical of their intentions. She gossips about the two unfamiliar cats with Cricketbriar and Frostpetal, but notices that Iceheart is actively showing the loners immense kindness. She speaks to the two cats, and finds that they are polite to her and the others. Later, Hotaru's brother attacks WindClan, and Eelpool sees Iceheart becoming overpowered by his strength. Hotaru becomes injured, and Iceheart grabs his scruff to drag him out of the battle. Thunder cracks across the sky, and a heavy rain pours down onto the moor. Eelpool runs over to Iceheart, telling her that she is risking her life by leaving WindClan grounds with him. Iceheart says nothing, and gives her friend a sorrowful look before disappearing in the storm's fog.
Eelpool is worried while Iceheart is away, and Cricketbriar attempts to console her. She tells her brother that she had never seen Iceheart look at her that way before, and that she just wants to speak with her one last time if she truly wishes to leave forever. Eventually, Iceheart is brought back by Scorchstar and a patrol of warriors. She is scolded by him, and Eelpool lifts her spirits by engaging in old banter with her friend. Iceheart apologizes for leaving her stranded on the battlefield, and Eelpool just thanks her for coming home.
As RiverClan grows as a threat to the forest, Eelpool is uneasy. Fearing conflict, she confides in Cricketbriar frequently to ease her worries. Her brother, the more fearless of the siblings, assures her that he will not let anyone lay a claw on her without getting through him first. Eelpool is grateful for the close relationship she has with her brother, and fears that she may not have him when the conflicts are all over.
Eelpool is given an apprentice, Mintpaw. Mintpaw is deaf, and Scorchstar tells Eelpool that training this apprentice will truly challenge her as a warrior. Despite not being able to hear, Mintpaw can sense vibrations in the earth that the typical cat cannot feel, and can predict movements long before they happen. Eelpool learns to communicate with her apprentice via tailtip flicks and expressions, which allow for them to communicate quickly while training.
## Trivia

### Theme Songs

* **Trade Mistakes** by Panic! At the Disco

*And I may never sleep tonight, as long as you're still burning bright. If I could trade mistakes for sheep, count me away before you sleep. I'll stay awake 'till I trade my mistakes or they fade away.*