Silverberry

**Silverberry** is a silver she-cat with a darker front left paw, tail tip, and right ear, green eyes.

## Appearances and Mentions

### Beyond the River

#### Allegiances

Silverberry is listed under Allegiances, Allegiance Update 1, Allegiance Update 2, Allegiance Update 3, Allegiance Update 4, Allegiance Update 5, Allegiance Update 6, Allegiance Update 7, and Allegiance Update 8 as medicine cat apprentice of WindClan, being mentored by Hivepelt.

Silverberry is listed under Final Allegiances as medicine cat of WindClan.

#### Chapter 6

It is the night of a gathering. When WindClan arrives, Hivepelt and Silverberry join the other medicine cats below the great rock. The others look at them warmly, and Silverberry and Otterpelt begin talking to each other happily.

#### Chapter 22

When the RiverClan cats reach the WindClan camp after the attack, Shimmerstar turns to her warriors and quietly tells them to help the wounded if they can, as Hivepelt and Silverberry would appreciate the help.

### Shadows of Blood

#### Allegiances

Silverberry is listed under Allegiances as medicine cat of Windclan with an apprentice, Starpaw.

Silverberry is listed under Allegiance Update 1 as medicine cat of Windclan with an apprentice, Starfaith.

Silverberry is listed under Allegiance Update 2, Allegiance Update 3, and Allegiance Update 4 as medicine cat of Windclan.

#### Chapter 7

At the gathering, Swiftpaw tells Bloodpaw that Starpaw is Silverberry's apprentice. He points out the silver she-cat sitting behind Starpaw. Ryeheart is sitting near Silverberry.

#### Chapter 14

Bloodpaw asks why Dewstorm and Starfaith were alone, thinking the other medicine cats would be with them. Spicewhisker tells him that Dewstorm and Starfaith stayed behind to talk alone for a moment. Starfaith told Silverberry she'd catch up, and the rest of them left.

#### Chapter 20

Deserve praises Papercut for his successful idea to attack the medicine cats- Dewstorm and Starfaith, at highstones. Tornadowind grumbles that Starfaith was killed, but Silverberry is bound to take another apprentice soon due to her old age.

Deserve says the medicine cats must be eliminated and puts Bloodfur in charge of the mission. Bloodfur decides that all of the medicine cats are probably like Hawkfeather and agrees to it.

#### Chapter 21

Bloodfur is determined to get vengeance on his clanmates, but decides he'll take care of the medicine cats first. He plans an attack on the medicine cats tomorrow with some of Deserve's soldiers during their moonstone meeting.

#### Chapter 22

Bloodfur, Mottledface, and the soldiers go to the moonstone cave and attempt to kill the medicine cats in their sleep, but they all awaken.

After Otterpelt is killed, Silverberry spins to face Mottledface furiously, calling him a murderer and guessing they're the same ones who killed Starfaith. Mottledface laughs and she attacks him, but he pushes her to the ground, joined by Papercut. The two continue slashing at Silverberry, who is in critical condition, but they aren't finishing her off. The sight of it sickens Bloodfur, and when Mottledface and Papercut run to attack Ryeheart and Spicewhisker, Bloodfur kills Silverberry and puts her out of her misery. He thinks he did the right thing.

Bloodfur looks back at the bodies of Otterpelt and Silverberry before leaving with the others.

#### Chapter 23

The clans hold an emergency gathering to discuss the attack on the medicine cats two nights ago. Gladestar mentions that Silverberry died and is anxious about WindClan having no medicine cat. When Bloodfur feels guilty about the attack, he tells himself that the only cat he killed was Silverberry, and she was suffering.

Dewstorm joins WindClan and takes Silverberry's place as medicine cat.

#### Chapter 26

Bloodfur and other allies of Poisonedsap go to Deserve's camp. Revengeheart tells Deserve that Otterpelt and Silverberry are dead, and Poisonedsap agrees that they were successful in the attack.

#### Chapter 28

When reflecting on his horrible behavior, Bloodfur recalls the feeling of his claws ripping open Silverberry's throat.

#### Chapter 32

When arguing about whether Bloodfur should go to the dark forest or not, Crowmask comments that he killed Silverberry.

### Starfaith's Fate

#### Allegiances

Silverberry is listed under Allegiances as medicine cat of Windclan with an apprentice, Starpaw.

#### Chapter 1

When Blazingkit and Petalkit question Starkit about looking at the stars, Starkit tells them they aren't just stars, Silverberry says they're the warriors of StarClan watching over them.

It's noted that after Weaselnose and Dreamwhisper died, Starkit felt alone and afraid without her parents, until Silverberry promised her that Weaselnose and Dreamwhisper were watching over her from StarClan, as well as countless other StarClan warriors. The thought comforts and fascinates Starkit.

That night, Starkit is gazing at the stars when she sees Silverberry sitting outside her den, her eyes fixed on the sky. Starkit crosses the clearing to her and excitedly asks if StarClan is speaking to her. Silverberry is startled, but quickly relaxes. Starkit guiltily apologizes, worried she interrupted StarClan, but Silverberry tells her it's alright, her eyes warm as she inquires about her not sleeping. She and Starkit gaze at the stars in silence for a long moment before Silverberry comments that it's beautiful. Starkit agrees, and Silverberry explains that every single star is a fallen warrior watching over them, and StarClan is guiding their pawsteps, helping each cat fulfill their own destiny.

Starkit asks Silverberry what it's like talking to StarClan. She murmurs that it's a difficult feeling to explain, peaceful, yet exciting. She's honored to have the gift to be a medicine cat. Every time she visits the Moonstone or heals an injured clanmate, she feels an amazing feeling like no other.

When it's time to be apprenticed, Starkit and her siblings head to the base of the boulder where Gladestar sits. Silverberry gazes at Starkit warmly, and she meets her gaze, excited to train as her apprentice. Gladestar apprentices Starpaw to Silverberry, noting that Silverberry wishes to train her in the ways of a medicine cat.

Starpaw pads to Silverberry, who touches noses with her. Silverberry gazes at her warmly, purring that she's looked forward to this day and hopes she won't disappoint Starpaw. Starpaw purrs that she'll be a great mentor, and Silverberry responds that she'll be a great apprentice, and can already see that she has the true spirit of a medicine cat.

Starpaw eagerly asks when they start training, and Silverberry purrs as she suggests now, adding that she'll need a nest in the medicine den. Starpaw hurries after her.

#### Chapter 2

Silverberry emerges from the medicine den and asks Starpaw if she's ready to head to the Moonstone. When Gladestar sees, she pads over and wishes her a safe journey. After Featherblaze says the same to Starpaw, Silverberry's eyes shine as she tells Starpaw they'd better get going.

On the way to highstones, Silverberry asks Starpaw if she's nervous, and she admits she is a little. Starpaw curiously asks about her first visit to the Moonstone. Silverberry warmly says she'll never forget it, and recalls that she was more nervous than anything. She worried that StarClan wouldn't accept her, fearing she wasn't good enough. Starpaw asks why, as she's a great medicine cat.

Silverberry purrs that she wasn't always, and it took her longer than most apprentices to memorize herbs. she felt like a failure and considered becoming a warrior apprentice instead, but her mentor, Hivepelt, was kind and patient with her. He believed she could be a good medicine cat as long as she continued to work hard and believe in herself. She adds that Hivepelt was right, for in time, she mastered her skills. She looks at Starpaw fondly, noting that now she's passing those skills on to her.

Silverberry reassures Starpaw before they cross the thunderpath. When they reach the other medicine cats, Silverberry dips her head, hoping they haven't waited too long. Otterpelt assures her they haven't. Silverberry proudly introduces her new apprentice, Starpaw. Silverberry seems to notice she's uncomfortable and reassures her that in time, the other medicine cats will feel as though they're her own clanmates, promising she's one of them and belongs here. Otterpelt agrees. Silverberry follows Starpaw into The Moonstone tunnel.

Inside the cave, Silverberry softly prompts her apprentice about the Moonstone being amazing. Silverberry proceeds to warmly hold the medicine cat apprentice ceremony, confidently presenting Starpaw to StarClan. Afterwards, Silverberry touches her nose to Starpaw's ear and tells her to touch her nose to the Moonstone and close her eyes.

In StarClan, Hivepelt introduces himself to Starpaw as Silverberry's mentor and comments that she made a great choice in her.

When Starpaw awakes, Silverberry is beside her, looking at her expectantly. After Starpaw tells her she met StarClan, Silverberry asks if they told her anything. She says Dreamwhisper said she'll be a great medicine cat, and Silverberry's eyes gleam as she says that's one prophecy she knows will come true. She then turns to speak with Otterpelt.

Silverberry is gathered by the tunnel with the other medicine cats when she tells Starpaw it's time to go. Otterpelt says goodbye and touches her nose to Silverberry's. She and Starpaw begin making the journey home.

#### Chapter 3

In the medicine den, Silverberry quizzes Starpaw on borage, chervil, and dock leaves. Starpaw identifies the dock, recalling how Silverberry gave some to Wetbelly for his sore pads after the gathering. Starpaw nervously asks if she's doing well, and Silverberry purrs that she's a very fast learner, faster than she ever was, and promises she's doing excellent. Starpaw happily thanks her.

They are interrupted when Driftrunner arrives with a sprained paw, embarrassed as he explains that he was chasing a rabbit and tripped over a rabbit hole. Silverberry is mildly amused, shaking her head and reminding him how he's been told to watch where he's going, and needs to slow down despite being one of the fastest cats in WindClan. Driftrunner apologizes, and Silverberry sniffs and studies his paw, asking Starpaw for elder leaves.

Silverberry chews the leaves into a poultice and applies them to Driftrunner's paw. When he winces, Starpaw is alarmed and asks if she should get poppy seeds. Silverberry assures her the elder leaves will take care of that, and upon asking Driftrunner, he confirms he isn't in a lot of pain. Silverberry tells him he'll feel better in a couple days and to rest his paw until it heals. Until then, she will tell Monarchwing to keep him off patrols. Driftrunner is disappointed, but agrees that she knows best. Silverberry assumes that Gladestar will have Petalpaw train with Firetail and Blazingpaw until he's recovered. Driftrunner limps out of the den, thanking Silverberry and Starpaw.

Starpaw apologizes for overreacting, and Silverberry tells her not to be sorry, for she was just worried, and seeing a cat in pain is never easy. She warmly adds that Starpaw has a natural instinct to help others, and that's what a true medicine cat needs. Starpaw feels honored by the praise and thanks her. Silverberry notices they're running low on goldenrod and asks Starpaw to go collect some.

After speaking to her siblings, Starpaw remembers that Silverberry asked her to collect goldenrod. While out looking for it, she remembers the last time she was out looking for some with Silverberry.

#### Chapter 4

Silverberry and Starpaw are on their way to the quarterly Moonstone meeting. Starpaw notes that Silverberry was right- the other medicine cats have become her friends.

Silverberry tells Otterpelt and Spicewhisker that Willowtail is expecting kits. Otterpelt guesses that Icetail is the father, and she nods, purring, then asks what's keeping Ryeheart.

The medicine cats go into the cave, and Starpaw crouches in her usual spot beween Silverberry and Dewpaw.

When Starpaw awakes, Silverberry is sitting watching her worriedly and asks if she's alright, seeing that her fur is ruffled. Starpaw awkwardly says she's fine, and Silverberry looks unsure. But before she can question her further, Hawkfeather pads over and begins speaking with Silverberry. Starpaw decides she doesn't want to tell Silverberry, nervous about what she'll think about her being half-clan. Starpaw realizes she's more comfortable telling Dewpaw than Silverberry.

The medicine cats leave the cave.

### Mistybreeze's Choice

#### Allegiances

Silverberry is listed under Allegiances as medicine cat of WindClan with an apprentice, Starfaith.

## Quotes

*"Murderer! You're the same fleabags who killed Starfaith, aren't you?"*

-Silverberry to Mottledface during the moonstone attack in *"Shadows of Blood",* chapter 22

*"Every single star is a fallen warrior watching over us. StarClan is always guiding our pawsteps, helping each cat fulfill their own destiny."*

-Silverberry to Starkit in *"Starfaith's Fate",* chapter 1

*"It's a difficult feeling to explain. It's... peaceful, yet exciting at the same time. It's wonderful. There are always warriors, but few cats have the skill and faith that is needed to become a medicine cat. It's a gift that I'm honored to have. Every time I visit the moonstone or heal an injured clanmate, I feel a feeling like no other. It's truly amazing."*

-Silverberry to Starkit about being a medicine cat in *"Starfaith's Fate",* chapter 1

*"Not always. It took me longer than most apprentices to memorize the uses of different herbs. I felt like a failure and considered becoming a warrior apprentice instead. But my mentor, Hivepelt, was kind and patient with me. He believed that I would be a good medicine cat as long as I continued to work hard and believe in myself. And he was right. In time, I mastered my skills. And now, I'm passing those skills on to you."*

-Silverberry to Starpaw in *"Starfaith's Fate",* chapter 2

*"Don't worry, it's only a bit awkward the first time. In time, you'll feel as though they were your own clanmates. You're one of us, and you belong here."*

-Silverberry to Starpaw about the other medicine cats in *"Starfaith's Fate",* chapter 2

*"Dock leaves can also be chewed up and used for scratches. You can recognize borage by it's hairy leaves, and the strong scent it has."*

-Silverberry to Starpaw in *"Starfaith's Fate",* chapter 3

*"Starpaw, you're a very fast learner, faster than I ever was. You're doing excellent."*

-Silverberry to Starpaw in *"Starfaith's Fate",* chapter 3

*"How many times have you been told to watch where you're going? I know you're one of the fastest cats in WindClan, but sometimes you need to slow down!"*

-Silverberry to Driftrunner in *"Starfaith's Fate",* chapter 3

*"Don't be sorry. You were worried. Seeing a cat in pain is never easy. You have a natural instinct to help others, and that is what a true medicine cat needs."*

-Silverberry to Starpaw in *"Starfaith's Fate",* chapter 3

## Gallery

Silverberry designSilverberry during the medicine cat attackAncient art of Silverberry with Starfaith and DewstormSilverberry on the cover of Starfaith's Fate
## Character Development and Origins

Silverberry was first created to be Starfaith's mentor in Starfaith's Story. She was described as a soft silver she-cat with a dark gray tail and front left paw, and pale green eyes. She was the WindClan medicine cat who was killed by the fox while trying to defend Starfaith.

She was later given parents, Bouldercrash and Whitefrost, and a brother, Soakedears.

In the planning stages of *Shadows of Blood*, the WindClan medicine cat was a cat named Cherryfeather. Starfaith and Silverberry were the SkyClan medicine cats.