Ghostleap

> *"I'm going to be a father..? Oh thank you, Hollyfrost!"*
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**Ghostleap** was a lean, long-legged smoke black tomcat with piercing, light green eyes, a wide muzzle, large muscles, and a thin tail. He had a pelt that was mainly black, with patches of smokey grey mixed through, with short whiskers and long ears. His cheeks were wide, and he had a very strong jaw, with tiny paws.

**Ghostleap** had the scent of a bonfire.

**Ghostleap** was introduced as an apprentice during Marigoldstar's Reign. He was a very relaxed tomcat, though he typically found himself in fights with other apprentices for little things such as a prey dispute or hunting. He was the first cat to attempt to take in the smell of a lily flower, almost causing his death. He later grew into a respectable and simple tomcat, trying his best to make up for his place in the clan. He met Hollyfrost and treated her like a queen after she'd joined their clan after escaping her mother's wrath. When Hollyfrost became pregnant, he was thrilled. He did everything in his power to give her the love and support necessary to raise their kits, excited for when they'd come. When the threat of Sprucesun returning to the territory presented itself once more, Ghostleap was first to rise to action to deal with him. He left camp to confront the tom alone and was greeted with a harsh surprise. The to the cat was toyed with, before being slaughtered by Birdcall as a present to his mate, Sprucesun. His remains scattered across the camp and his pelt draped over Birdcall's back, Ghostleap was left to become carrion food. When he was found by Hollyfrost, he was buried where he lay.

Pansybloom, his daughter, was often mocked about Ghostleap's death by Sprucesun's son, Owlchirp. He was also noted to be a very close friend of Minkcall's. Though he was a very minor character, otherwise. He did not make many appearances and was barely mentioned after his death.

## Personality

**Ghostleap** was a very feminine tomcat when he was alive. He spent most of his time grooming himself and making sure his friends and family were all accounted for and happy. He had little sense of humor and took many things very seriously. He was very impulsive and quick to jump into action, especially if it was to please someone. He spent the majority of his time in camp, talking with cats about things he's done and possibilities for the future of their clans. He thought very highly of himself and was rather full of it until he met Hollyfrost. He loved his mate with every inch of him and worked to prove to her the world was worth living, worth saving and worth committing to. He had always wished to be a father but never imagined actually getting the chance. When Hollyfrost revealed to him he was pregnant, he was absolutely thrilled. He sped to get her any gifts he could and show her all the love in the world. He was a very affectionate and understanding cat, one very easy to speak with. He loved spending time with his friends and kits of the clan, especially learning about what it meant to be a queen and the qualities of life they had. He offered to stay in camp with the kits when she wanted to go out, etc to give her a better time raising them. He was rather relaxed after he met Hollyfrost.

## History

*Marigoldstar's Reign*

**Ghostpaw** was first introduced outside camp, exploring his territory and picking flowers to scatter along the dens of his denmates. Cats didn't much appreciate this, but he liked doing it anyway. He was 11 months old. The next time we see Ghostpaw, is him getting into a dispute with other young apprentices in his clan. He gets into a fight and is harshly harmed as well as his attacker. He is scolded by older guards and is sent back to camp without dinner for the night. We next see him bad-mouthing other clans and their practices. He is once again scolded by older cats. We meet him once more returning a mysterious plant to camp, to give to Hollypaw. He explains to Minkpaw he discovered it on a patrol, and after taking in the scent Ghostpaw has a severe reaction. It's revealed by the healers that this plant is a lily, and they are incredibly poisonous to cats. They dispose of the plant and Ghostpaw is saved. He is later shown flirting with Hollypaw, showing her plants and attempting to impress her through hunting.

*Tansystar's Reign*

When he's received his full name, Ghostleap is seen mooning over Hollyfrost. He expresses his love for her, and she accepts. They become mates. Ghostleap spends most of his time speaking about how much he looks up to her and everything he wants to do with her, raising a family, ruling the clan, etc. He talks to her family members about his intentions to keep her safe and wishes to learn more about her. When she becomes depressed, he speaks to her family to learn what exactly is wrong that she refuses to express to him. He gets close with her once more and expresses he will always be there to support her. She appreciates this and opens up to him, he welcomes her and takes her seriously.

When Hollyfrost expresses to him she's pregnant, he shows her intense excitement. He gives her gifts, as much attention as he can show her. He protects her and wishes to keep the forest as clear as possible. When he learns of the news of Sprucesun returning to the forest to wreak havoc, he chooses to speed off into the forest to kill the tom to end his terror. He instead though, is met by Birdcall. He attacks the tom and is easily bested by the tomcat. He's killed easily and is decapitated and spewed about the clearing as a gift to Sprucesun. Hollyfrost later finds him during a search party, and his remains are buried and he is grieved very harshly.

*Hiddenstar's Reign*

He is mentioned by Owlkit when he mocks Pansybloom about her dead father. She lashes out in an attempt to defend his honor, but it doesn't work out well. They're both scolded and sent back to their parents.

## Friendships / Rivalries

Crush: Hollyfrost

Friendships: Hollyfrost, Hailfire, Littlebird, Minkcall.

Enemies: Birdcall, Sprucesun.

## Skills / Faults

*Skills*

* He was very skilled at climbing trees.
* A very cunning tomcat, he had little to no fear when it came to protecting his mate.
* Strong sense of smell and strong night vision.
* Very silent stalker.
* Great camouflage.

*Faults*

* He was very impulsive.
* He wasn't a very strong fighter and didn't know as many battle moves as necessary.
* Had ADHD, and was never properly trained because of it. Did not know many basic moves.

## Backstory

**Ghostleap** was born in Clan of Falling Skies' territory. He grew up alongside Minkpaw and Hollypaw.

## Trivia

* He wasn't much inspired by anything, but he completely shed his originally planned personality after some roleplay time.
* Built mainly for the purpose to give Hollyfrost a mate, and no other reason.
* No listed family members, and little to no backstory.

## Quotes

> *"I sure am glad I'm not some stupid fish cat."*
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-Ghostpaw about Clan of Rippling Streams apprentices.

> *"I'm going to be a father..? Oh thank you, Hollyfrost!"*
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-Ghostleap to Hollyfrost after learning she is pregnant.

> *"I will rid of that fiend if it means defense to my future family. Don't hold out on dinner for me, dear. I'll be back by sunrise."*
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-Ghostleap before leaving camp to hunt out Sprucesun.