Hawkfeather

## Book Appearances

### Living

Deserve's Beginning, Shadows of Blood, Beyond the River, Starfaith's Fate, Rainheart's Love, Mistybreeze's Choice, Milkblaze's Suspicion

### Dead

Starfaith's Fate

**Hawkfeather** is a spotted brown tabby tom with yellow eyes.

## Appearances and Mentions

### Deserve's Beginning

#### Allegiances

Hawkfeather is listed under Allegiances as medicine cat of ShadowClan with an apprentice, Dewpaw.

### Milkblaze's Suspicion

#### Allegiances

Hawkfeather is listed under Allegiances as medicine cat of ShadowClan with an apprentice, Dewpaw.

### Beyond the River

#### Allegiances

Hawkfeather is listed under Allegiances, Allegiance Update 1, and Allegiance Update 2, Allegiance Update 3, Allegiance Update 4, Allegiance Update 5, Allegiance Update 6, and Allegiance Update 7 as medicine cat of ShadowClan.

Hawkfeather is listed under Allegiance Update 8 and Final Allegiances as medicine cat of ShadowClan with an apprentice, Dewpaw.

#### Chapter 6

It is the night of a gathering. ShadowClan is the last to arrive. Hawkfeather settles among the other medicine cats. It is noted that he is very young, and only became the sole medicine cat of ShadowClan a few moons ago when his mentor died.

#### Chapter 17

When Iceslide and the rest of RiverClan arrive at the gathering, ThunderClan and ShadowClan are already gathered. Though unnamed, Hawkfeather is sitting among the roots of the great oaks beside Flowerwing and Spicepaw.

#### Chapter 27

Stormstar announces that Hawkfeather has taken on Dewpaw as an apprentice.

### Rainheart's Love

Hawkfeather is listed under Allegiances as medicine cat of ShadowClan with an apprentice, Dewpaw.

#### Chapter 1

After Bloompaw nearly falls from the tree, it is mentioned that Bluerain took her back to camp to get thyme from Hawkfeather and Dewpaw for her shock.

#### Chapter 3

When the group returns to camp, Dewpaw rushes across the clearing to them and calls over his shoulder in alarm to Hawkfeather, telling him they need herbs. He and Hawkfeather hurry over.

Poppywing tells Bluerain hold on and that Hawkfeather and Dewpaw will fix her up. Rainheart anxiously wonders if they can't, and fears she'll join StarClan.

Just then, Hawkfeather joins them and crouches by Bluerain as he asks what happened. Before Rainheart can gather himself, Poppywing tells him it was a fox. She asks if she'll be alright. He gives Bluerain's shoulder wound a sniff, then studies her belly. He assures them that she'll be fine, and Rainheart lets out a sigh of relief, relaxing. Hawkfeather tells Bluerain they'll get her to the medicine den.

As he gently nudges Bluerain to her paws, Poppywing steps to his side and says she'll help. Hawkfeather gives her a nod of gratitude before Bluerain leans against him, and together he and Poppywing slowly guide her to the medicine den. Rainheart watches them for a moment, letting out a shaky sigh as he notes that she'll be alright.

When Poppywing returns to Rainheart, she promises him that Bluerain will be alright, and Hawkfeather is taking care of her.

When the clan gathers for Stormstar's vigil, Hawkfeather sits beside Dewpaw and casts him a sympathetic look. After Depthwater speaks, Hawkfeather gently prompts Silverblossom, asking if she'd like to speak. She gives a small nod and slowly steps forward, looking distant as she speaks.

Early the next morning, Cliffshade exclaims "Look, they're back!", and Rainheart goes into the clearing. Hawkfeather has just entered the camp, followed by Depthwater. They have just returned from the moonstone. Hawkfeather speaks loud and clear for every cat to hear as he announces that StarClan has granted Depthwater nine lives. He dips his head to him and steps back, telling the clan to welcome home the new leader of ShadowClan, Depthstar.

#### Chapter 4

Rainheart and Poppywing are relaxing together, watching their clanmates contently. Hawkfeather and Dewpaw are organizing herbs by the entrance to the medicine den, laying out oak leaves in the sunlight.

#### Chapter 6

When Poppywing begins kitting, Rainheart tells her to hold on, and he'll get Hawkfeather. He shoots out of the den and across the clearing to the medicine den. He staggers to a halt in the entrance of the den and tells Hawkfeather and Dewstorm to come quick. The medicine cats look up at him in surprise from where they're sorting herbs, and Hawkfeather starts to ask what's wrong. Rainheart gasps that Poppywing is kitting and spins before he can hear their response, rushing back across the clearing.

When Rainheart returns to Poppywing, he tells her that it's okay, and Hawkfeather is coming. He hears quick pawsteps behind him and turns to see that Hawkfeather and Dewstorm have arrived. Hawkfeather crouches beside Rainheart while Dewstorm asks Poisonedsap to take her kits outside.

Hawkfeather suggests to Rainheart that he wait outside, as he doesn't think he wants to see her like this. He opens his jaws in protest, but realizes that he's right. He doesn't want to see Poppywing in pain. He sits down outside the den and looks over his shoulder, unable to see Poppywing, only the backs of the medicine cats.

While pacing outside the nursery, Rainheart pokes his head in and starts to ask Hawkfeather how it's going. Hawkfeather sharply responds for him to keep his fur on, adding that he acts like she's the first cat ever to kit.

Rainheart silently decides that Hawkfeather isn't going to tell him anything. He huffs out a sigh and steps back, sitting down. A moment later, Dewstorm pokes his head out and quietly tells him not to mind Hawkfeather, as he gets cranky when he's focused.

After Poppywing lets out a loud yowl followed by a cry of pain, Hawkfeather tells Dewstorm to get some cobwebs, his voice rich with panic as he adds for him to hurry. When Rainheart pokes his head into the den and asks what's going on, Hawkfeather snaps at him to get out from where he crouches over Poppywing, sniffing her and gently pawing her belly. Dewstorm tells Rainheart that they need room to work, and they'll save her.

Outside the den, Bloomfire tries to calm Rainheart, telling him that Hawkfeather and Dewstorm will take care of everything. Flameheart tells him that Hawkfeather and Dewstorm are good medicine cats, and they've handled plenty of kittings before. Rainheart thinks that's true, but is still anxious. He trusts them, but it doesn't make him any less afraid for Poppywing.

Suddenly, Hawkfeather's face appears at the entrance of the nursery, and he starts to speak to Rainheart, but he bolts past him into the nursery. He shoves his way past the medicine cats to crouch beside Poppywing.

When she dies, Hawkfeather murmurs that he'll tell the clan. Rainheart's agony melts into fury. He silently notes that he trusted him. He stands shakily and faces Hawkfeather, hatred blazing through his grief stricken body as he snarls that he calls himself a medicine cat, and he's supposed to save cats. Hawkfeather hesitates and meets Rainheart's gaze solemnly, telling him quietly that medicine cats cannot always save their clanmates, sometimes they have no choice but to accept the fate StarClan has laid down.

His words only fuel Rainheart's anger. He's unable to contain his fury that Hawkfeather would dare say it was Poppywing's fate to die. He snarls that this wasn't fate, and she wasn't supposed to die. He forces his heavy paws forward and moves toward Hawkfeather, who backs up warily as Rainheart hisses that she was supposed to have his kits, and they were supposed to name them together and raise them together.

Dewstorm quietly urges him to come here, and he'll give him some thyme. Rainheart thinks that Dewstorm is a fool if he thinks some herb is going to fix this. His tail lashes madly as he silently notes that Poppywing is dead, and nothing can heal his heart. He glares at Hawkfeather angrily, snarling that he killed her. He notes that Hawkfeather could have saved her, but instead let her bleed to death.

Hawkfeather's eyes fill with unease as he sees how out of control he is. He backs up against the wall of the den and eyes him warily, telling him that they did everything they could. Rainheart thinks that if he had, she'd still be alive. He feels rage seize his body and bares his teeth, crouching and unsheathing his claws, digging them into the earth. His muscles burn to take out his agony on something, and Hawkfeather is just the thing. The medicine cat tenses, preparing for his attack, and Rainheart growls as he glares at him, breathing heavily. Suddenly his fury fades into heart wrenching agony once more. He knows that Hawkfeather isn't to blame. He trembles and shuts his eyes before bolting out of the nursery.

### Shadows of Blood

#### Allegiances

Hawkfeather is listed under Allegiances and Allegiance Update 1 as medicine cat of ShadowClan with an apprentice, Dewstorm.

#### Prologue

Rainheart is pacing outside the nursery where Poppywing is kitting. He pokes his head into the den and starts to ask Hawkfeather how she is. He cuts him off and tells him to keep his fur on, adding that he acts like she's the first cat ever to kit. Rainheart huffs out a sigh and backs out of the den. Dewstorm apologetically tells him not to mind Hawkfeather, as he gets cranky when he's focused. He assures him that Poppywing is going to be fine.

When Poppywing lets out a louder yowl and cries, Rainheart hears Hawkfeather tell Dewstorm to hurry and get some cobwebs, panic edging his voice. Rainheart pokes his head into the den and asks what's going on. Hawkfeather orders him to get out as he crouches by Poppywing and paws at her belly, adding "Now!". Rainheart asks why and struggles to see her past Hawkfeather's body, asking if she's okay. When no one answers, him, Dewstorm shoulders him out of the den and says they need room to work, and they'll save her.

Outside the nursery, Bloomfire tries to calm Rainheart, telling him that Hawkfeather and Dewstorm will take care of everything.

Poppywing can just make out the blurred shapes of Hawkfeather and Dewstorm beside her. She whimpers and asks what's wrong as Dewstorm paws cobwebs at her, but the bleeding doesn't seem to slow. She asks where Rainheart is. Dewstorm tells her gently that he's outside, and not to worry, she's going to be fine. Hawkfeather mutters under his breath "StarClan willing".

When Poppywing says she wants Rainheart here, Dewstorm hesitates and looks at Hawkfeather, who shakes his head, saying he's only going to panic and get in the way. Dewstorm gives him a long look and says the bleeding isn't stopping. Hawkfeather shoots him a look and growls, asking what he's saying. Dewstorm responds that he's saying they should let Rainheart see her before she dies. Hawkfeather snarls "No!", and Dewstorm flinches. He asks how he can give up so easily, adding that a medicine cat does not give up. Dewstorm lashes his tail and snaps at him, asking if he thinks it's easy for him, his eyes lighting with defense. He says there's nothing they can do. She's in the paws of StarClan now, and if she is to join them, Rainheart deserves to see her one last time. Poppywing can hardly believe her ears, realizing she's going to die.

Hawkfeather and Dewstorm stand, ears flattened and tails lashing as they stare at each other through narrowed eyes. After a moment, Hawkfeather looks outside the den and calls Rainheart. He immediately bolts into the den and shoves the medicine cats aside as he crouches by Poppywing.

After Poppywing dies, Hawkfeather turns away and murmurs that he'll tell the clan. Rainheart stands and feels fury and hatred for the medicine cat blaze through him. He snarls that he calls himself a medicine cat, adding that he's supposed to save cats. Hawkfeather meets his gaze solemnly and quietly tells him that medicine cats cannot always save their clanmates. Sometimes they have no choice but to accept the path StarClan is lain down for them.

Rainheart is furious as he says that it wasn't fate, and she wasn't supposed to die. He steps toward Hawkfeather, who backs up warily as Rainheart goes on angrily. He snarls at Hawkfeather that he killed her. The medicine cat looks uneasy now as he backs up against the wall of the den and tells Rainheart they did everything they could. Rainheart bares his teeth and crouches, unsheathing his claws. Hawkfeather tenses, almost certain that Rainheart is going to attack. But after a moment, Rainheart races out of the den.

When Bloomfire enters the nursery, Hawkfeather and Dewstorm are speaking quietly to each other. She asks about the kits, and Hawkfeather quietly says none came. When Bloomfire and Dewstorm discover Bloodkit hidden in the bloody moss, Hawkfeather stares at him, his eyes widening as he whispers that the kit was born in blood, and it's an omen. He will destroy their clan. Dewstorm raises his head and shoots him a bewildered glance, telling him not to be ridiculous. He says if anything, it's a good sign and a miracle. Hawkfeather growls no, and that kit is trouble. Dewstorm growls "Enough, Hawkfeather".

During Rainheart and Poppywing's vigil, it's noted that Hawkfeather and Dewstorm had groomed Poppywing's body. After the clan agrees to name the kit Bloodkit, Hawkfeather asks if every cat is okay with this. The clan turn their attention to Hawkfeather, who steps forward, bristling. He says that kit was born in blood, and to make matters worse, they decide to call him "Bloodkit". Depthstar twitches his tail and asks Hawkfeather what he's saying.

Hawkfeather goes to the meeting rock to join Depthstar and says this is an omen from StarClan, and it's not good. Depthstar hesitates and starts to tell him to listen, but Hawkfeather cuts him off, his eyes a light with unease. He insists that the kit is trouble, and he knows an omen when he sees one. He raises his head to the sky and claims that one day, Bloodkit will do great harm to their clan.

#### Chapter 1

When Bloodkit says hello to Poisonedsap's kits, Stonekit says that they don't want to play with him because of something Hawkfeather said. Poisonedsap cuts him off with a warning growl, and he says no more. Bloodkit wonders what Hawkfeather said about him, his tail drooping. He silently notes even the medicine cat hates him.

Bloodkit worries that Depthstar won't make him a warrior, and might make him become a medicine cat. But he notes that Hawkfeather doesn't like him, and wonders what he'll do.

When Swiftkit is pushed into the thorns, Depthstar calls for Hawkfeather to come quick. Hawkfeather bounds over and sits by Swiftkit with cobwebs, telling him not to worry, as it's only a few thorns and nothing serious. He begins plucking thorns out, and Swiftkit yelps.

Hawkfeather asks what happened, but before Swiftkit can speak, Poisonedsap interrupts and snarls that Bloodkit pushed him into the thorns. Depthstar tells Bloodkit that causing unnecessary injuries and wasting Hawkfeather's herbs is unacceptable.

After Bloodkit is forced to apologize, Hawkfeather tells Poisonedsap they'll take Swiftkit to the medicine den. He took a lot of thorns, and he'll just give him a couple poppy seeds. When she glares down at Bloodkit, Hawkfeather follows her gaze and murmurs to Flameheart to keep an eye on that kit. He then leads Poisonedsap to the medicine den.

#### Chapter 2

When Bloodkit pokes his head in the medicine den, he sees Hawkfeather and Dewstorm sleeping in their nests on the far side of the den. Across from them, Poisonedsap and Stonekit sleep, while Swiftkit is in a nest close to Dewstorm.

When Bloodkit asks Swiftkit how he's feeling. Swiftkit says he's tired, adding that Hawkfeather gave him poppy seeds, and they sure do make you sleepy.

#### Chapter 3

When Bloodkit's ear is torn open trying to stop Swiftkit and Stonekit from fighting, Bloomfire anxiously yowls for Hawkfeather to come quick, ignoring Poisonedsap's glare. Dewstorm arrives instead and tells them Hawkfeather went out to look for catmint, then handles the situation himself.

#### Chapter 4

When Poppywing tells Bloodkit that she has a prophecy for him, he asks if she's sure she doesn't want Depthstar, Hawkfeather, or Dewstorm. She tells him no, and this prophecy is for him alone.

#### Chapter 5

As Stonekit is apprenticed, Hawkfeather and Dewstorm quietly groom Maplefur's body.

#### Chapter 6

When Bloodkit goes into the clearing for his apprentice ceremony and freezes, Hawkfeather and Dewstorm are sitting outside the medicine den, looking at Depthstar.

When Foxshadow asks Cliffshade what he thinks of Bloodkit, he growls that he thinks Hawkfeather's right.

When Dewstorm says Bloodkit will make a fine apprentice, he looks toward the medicine den nervously. Hawkfeather casts Dewstorm a narrowed look, and Bloodkit sees that Hawkfeather doesn't agree.

After Bloodpaw is apprenticed, he looks back at the medicine den. Dewstorm gives him a nod of approval, but beside him, Hawkfeather's narrow eyes are fixed on Bloodpaw, his tail twitching. He murmurs something to Dewstorm before turning away and padding into his den. Dewstorm flashes him a glare before following. Bloodpaw stares after the medicine cats, wondering what Hawkfeather has against him and what he ever did.

#### Chapter 7

When Cobratail puts Cliffshade and Foxshadow in charge of guarding the camp while they're at the gathering, he adds that Hawkfeather and Dewstorm won't be here, so if there's an emergency, for them to come let them know.

At the gathering, Hawkfeather and Dewstorm sit together a little ways away from the deputies, speaking to some other medicine cats. Bloodpaw sees Hawkfeather talking to Otterpelt.

When Frostedstar speaks for RiverClan, he says that Otterpelt expects that she will have an apprentice soon, as one of their kits has taken an interest in the ways of a medicine cat.

Hawkfeather asks Otterpelt if it's Sagekit, noting that she spoke highly of her at the last moonstone meeting. Otterpelt purrs yes, adding that Sagekit won't stay away from her den, and she can't keep her away any longer.

#### Chapter 9

When Cougarfoot asks Brownstripe why he isn't training Bloodpaw properly, Brownstripe says that he doesn't think it's a good idea to use battle moves on a cat may use them against them some day, adding that he remembers what Hawkfeather said. Bloodpaw's heart sinks as he wonders why Hawkfeather would think he'll use battle moves on his clanmates.

When Bloodpaw returns to camp, Bloomfire rushes over, alarmed that he's bleeding, and says she'll fetch Hawkfeather. Bloodpaw starts to tell her not to, but she yowls for Hawkfeather, and Bloodpaw flinches, silently and sarcastically thanking her.

Cliffshade comments that Bloodpaw is covered in blood, and Greenpine adds "wait until Hawkfeather sees".

Hawkfeather asks what's going on as he pads out of his den. Bloodpaw's heart sinks as he desperately wonders if Dewstorm is around, not wanting to see Hawkfeather.

Bloomfire anxiously tells him that Bloodpaw is hurt, nudging him forward and adding that she thinks he was attacked. Bloodpaw mumbles that they were only training. Hawkfeather nods and turns away, telling Bloodpaw to come on. Bloodpaw lets out a hard sigh before following Hawkfeather into the medicine den. He doesn't like being alone with him, as there's clear tension between them. He sits down quietly, and Hawkfeather begins pressing cobwebs to his wounds.

It's quiet for a moment before Hawkfeather growls and asks Bloodpaw why he would start a fight, adding that he's supposed to train with his claws sheathed. He asks why he would want to hurt his clanmates. Bloodpaw's eyes widen as frustration burns through him, seeing that Hawkfeather thinks he started the fight. He opens his jaws to speak, but Hawkfeather goes on to say that tomorrow is the battle against ThunderClan, and his herbs can't afford to be wasted on reckless apprentices.

Bloodpaw is unable to contain the anger boiling inside him as he blurts out that he didn't start it, asking why he would want to harm any cat. He says he never would have done it if Revengepaw hadn't unsheathed his claws first. He digs his claws onto the ground, and Hawkfeather glances down at them. Bloodpaw hisses and asks why they all think he's such a bad cat, adding that Revengepaw's the one he should be worried about.

Hawkfeather twitches his tail as he tells Bloodpaw he's been healed, and to get out of his den. Bloodpaw starts to tell him to listen to him for once, but Hawkfeather snarls at him to get out of his den. Bloodpaw steps back, stunned. After a moment, he spins and races out, going straight to his nest, feeling miserable as he thinks "how dare he?".

#### Chapter 11

When a yowl sounds from the nursery, Dewstorm pokes his head out and announces that Rosebreeze is kitting. He looks around and starts to call to Hawkfeather, but he says he's coming and races into the nursery, and Dewstorm follows him back in.

Brownstripe asks if he can come in, but Hawkfeather tells him no, because he and Dewstorm need room. He tells Brownstripe he can come in soon enough. Brownstripe sighs and sits down.

Soon, Hawkfeather pads out of the nursery and congratulates Brownstripe with a nod, who is anxious. Hawkfeather tells him he's a father to three she-kits. Brownstripe's eyes light with delight, and he says "Really? Let me see!". He hurries into the den and calls to Rosebreeze.

#### Chapter 12

In pursuit of a frog by the marsh, Bloodpaw leaps after it and crashes through the other side of the grass. To his surprise, Hawkfeather is there and spins to face him, nearly jumping out of his pelt and yowling out, dropping the herbs he'd been carrying.

Bloodpaw awkwardly stumbles to the ground in front of him and sheathes his claws, exclaiming Hawkfeather's name. Hawkfeather leans away from him, staring with wide stunned eyes, his fur fluffed up twice his size. He gasps and asks if he's trying to give him a heart attack.

Bloodpaw awkwardly apologizes and ducks his head, stammering that he was chasing a frog. Hawkfeather still looks in shock, and Bloodpaw can only imagine how he had felt, quietly gathering herbs, then having the cat he despised leap out at him.

Hawkfeather eyes him warily, still looking on guard as he asks if he should be with his mentor. Bloodpaw tells him that Brownstripe sent him to hunt on his own. Hawkfeather nods and glances down, his tail lashing slowly, and Bloodpaw shuffles his paws in awkward silence. He dares to break the silence and stares at Hawkfeather nervously as he asks what he's doing.

Hawkfeather flattens his ears and growls that he was gathering herbs until Bloodpaw scared him out of his fur. Bloodpaw looks down and sees the leaves he dropped and starts gathering them together, offering to help, but Hawkfeather spits at him to be careful, and Bloodpaw draws back nervously.

He apologizes and hesitates before asking if he can help with anything. Hawkfeather hesitates, his tail swishing slowly as he studies him and says he supposes he can look for more horsetail. Bloodpaw agrees, then hesitantly asks what it looks like, and Hawkfeather huffs out a sigh, asking what he thinks and calling him a mouse brain, flicking his tail at the leaves by his paws.

Bloodpaw dips his head and begins sniffing along the marsh for the plant. He notices Hawkfeather constantly eyeing him, as though he expects Bloodpaw to attack when his back is turned. He tries to ignore his menacing stare. He picks a stalk of horsetail and returns to Hawkfeather with it, feeling that it's time to ask him the question that has been burning in his mind since he was a kit.

Bloodpaw comments to Hawkfeather that he's never liked him and meets his gaze, asking why. Hawkfeather bristles for a moment and stares back at Bloodpaw steadily, though seeming hesitant to respond.

Bloodpaw twitches his tail and asks what he ever did wrong. Hawkfeather lowers his head, and Bloodpaw thinks he sees guilt in his eyes, but it only lasts for a moment. He murmurs "Nothing. Yet". Bloodpaw is about to press for more information, but the medicine cat picks up his herbs and starts walking away, saying that Bloodpaw should get back to his mentor.

Bloodpaw stares after Hawkfeather, his mind whirling with questions. He wonders why Hawkfeather thinks he'll do harm one day, noting that he'd never hurt anyone.

#### Chapter 13

It's noted that it has been two moons since Bloodpaw's encounter with Hawkfeather. Just one day later, he was found dead in their territory with horrible teethmarks in his throat. The clan was shocked and ready to accuse ThunderClan, however no ThunderClan scent was found near the body. Depthstar concluded that Hawkfeather must have been killed by a rogue. Patrols have been increased since then, and every cat is on the lookout for trespassers and Hawkfeather's potential killer. Dewstorm has taken his place as full medicine cat of ShadowClan.

Bloodpaw guiltily feels a little safer with Hawkfeather gone, no longer having to catch his accusing stare, but notes that he didn't deserve to die.

Song tells Bloodpaw that Dewstorm has helped with many kittings, and even handled some on his own while Hawkfeather was busy.

#### Chapter 14

Depthstar tells Bloodpaw that after tonight's attack, he's fairly certain that Maplefur and Milkblaze were killed by rogues, just as Hawkfeather and Starfaith were. He meant to tell Strawberrystar this at the next gathering and apologize for their actions.

#### Chapter 16

When Ashcloud comments that it's a bad idea to give Bloodfur an apprentice, another cat agrees, telling him not to forget what Hawkfeather said about him.

Bloodfur notes that things have been alright for a while, and he thought that after he helped save Dewstorm, the clan would think differently. He guesses he was wrong and that whatever Hawkfeather said about him, the clan won't let it go. He wishes he knew what it was.

After Bloodfur's fight with Revengeheart, some cat comments that Hawkfeather was right.

#### Chapter 17

Bloodfur notes that since the fight with Revengeheart, even Dewstorm is acting uneasy around him. He's always shown Bloodfur kindness before. But now Bloodfur begins to fear he'll receive the same hostility from Dewstorm as he did Hawkfeather.

After Brownstripe and Diamondrain are killed, Depthstar can no longer dismiss the fact that the clans are under attack, noting the rogue attacks they've suffered, including how they lost Hawkfeather.

When suggesting that Bloodfur is responsible for the murderers, Poisonedsap asks which cat Hawkfeather warned them about, looking at Bloodfur.

Mottledface leaps to his paws and tells the clan that he saw Bloodfur leap out at Hawkfeather when he was an apprentice, and that was just a day before he was killed. As the clan yowls at Bloodfur, Poisonedsap raises her voice and says Hawkfeather warned them about him, and the kit born in blood couldn't have been anything but a bad omen.

After Depthstar tells the clan to stop, Ashcloud says they should have listened to Hawkfeather.

When explaining the story of Rainheart and Poppywing to Bloodfur, Flameheart tells him that Hawkfeather believed he was a bad omen because he was covered in blood.

#### Chapter 18

When Bloodfur asks Revengeheart if he knew the truth about his parents, he responds no, however Poisonedsap told him about Hawkfeather's omen when he was a kit. Bloodfur is immediately angry that he never told him. Revengeheart growls that he saw no point in telling any cat, saying that omens are a load of fox dung and there is no StarClan. He thinks Hawkfeather was a fluff brained medicine cat that just wanted to stir up trouble, noting that it's a good thing he's dead.

When Bloodfur rants angrily, he says that he can't believe the whole clan lied to him and treated him differently his whole life just because of Hawkfeather. He calls him a stupid furball and says "If he were still alive, I'd rip his-", but is cut off by Revengeheart.

#### Chapter 20

When recalling what Poisonedsap told him, Deserve notes that the ShadowClan medicine cat deemed Bloodfur a bad omen because of his birth.

When Deserve asks Bloodfur to take charge of his plan in killing the medicine cats, Bloodfur decides that they're all probably like Hawkfeather. He thinks he told the other medicine cats about him, and surely they think he's a bad omen too.

#### Chapter 28

When reflecting on his horrible behavior, Bloodfur thinks that Hawkfeather was right, he tried to destroy the clan.

#### Chapter 32

Flameheart tells Bloodfur he's known since the day he was born that he wasn't the cat Hawkfeather thought he was.

When Timberstorm apologizes to Bloodfur, he says they were wrong to judge him just because of Hawkfeather's interpretations.

### Starfaith's Fate

#### Allegiances

Hawkfeather is listed under Allegiances as medicine cat of ShadowClan with an apprentice, Dewpaw.

#### Chapter 2

As Starpaw and Silverberry near highstones, they see the silhouettes of the other medicine cats sitting around the entrance to the Moonstone cave, waiting. When they reach them, the other cats look at the newcomers, and Silverberry says she hopes they haven't been waiting long. Otterpelt tells her they haven't been.

Hawkfeather rests his gaze on Starpaw and asks who she is, though it sounds like he already knows. Silverberry introduces Starpaw, and Hawkfeather says he is the ShadowClan medicine cat. He then nods to Dewpaw beside him, introducing him as his apprentice.

Starpaw is uncomfortable and shy around the others. Silverberry tells her that in time, she will feel as though these cats are her own clanmates.

Hawkfeather says they should all go inside now, rising to his paws and looking toward the cave. He says they can't sit around all night, as StarClan is waiting. His words send chills up Starpaw's spine and excite her.

In the Moonstone cave, after Silverberry gives Starpaw her medicine cat apprentice ceremony, the other medicine cats purr and give her looks and nods of approval. Hawkfeather and the others settle around the Moonstone and dream with StarClan.

After Starpaw wakes up, she sees that the other medicine cats are waking. Hawkfeather is blinking away sleep.

When the medicine cats leave the cave, Hawkfeather says "May StarClan light your path" to Silverberry and Starpaw. The medicine cats go their separate ways.

#### Chapter 3

Dewpaw tells Starpaw how after Deserve killed Snakekit, the clan wanted to throw Boost and Song out, but he and Hawkfeather argued against it, as they weren't to blame for their brother's actions.

Dewpaw tells Starpaw that he asked Hawkfeather if he could go out looking for chervil, wanting time alone. He later adds that he'd better get back to camp, as Hawkfeather will have his tail if he doesn't find some.

#### Chapter 4

Starpaw notes that she enjoys seeing the other medicine cats, and before long considered them her friends. She notes that Hawkfeather is a bit stern at times, but very wise and often kind to his fellow medicine cats. Dewpaw is lucky to have him as a mentor.

When Starpaw and Silverberry reach the cave, Hawkfeather greets them and dips his head. Dewpaw is beside him.

Hawkfeather wonders if an emergency might be keeping Ryeheart, and says if he doesn't arrive soon, they'll just have to visit StarClan without him. His tail tip twitches impatiently. When Ryeheart arrives, Hawkfeather rises to his paws and asks what kept him.

In the Moonstone cave, Hawkfeather leads the medicine cats in crouching by the Moonstone, and is the first to dream his way there.

Before Silverberry can question Starpaw about her behavior, Hawkfeather pads over and begins speaking with Silverberry.

Hawkfeather interrupts Dewpaw and Starpaw's conversation, impatiently telling them it's time to go. The medicine cats leave the Moonstone cave.

### Mistybreeze's Choice

#### Allegiances

Hawkfeather is listed under Allegiances as medicine cat of ShadowClan with an apprentice, Dewstorm.

## Quotes

*"For StarClan's sake, Rainheart, keep your fur on! You act like she's the first cat ever to kit!"*

-Hawkfeather to Rainheart in *"Shadows of Blood"*, prologue

*"StarClan has granted him nine lives. Let us welcome home the new leader of ShadowClan, Depthstar."*

-Hawkfeather returning from the moonstone with Depthstar in *"Rainheart's Love"*, chapter 3

*"No! How can you give up so easily? A medicine cat does not give up!"*

-Hawkfeather to Dewstorm in *"Shadows of Blood"*, prologue

*"Medicine cats can not always save their clanmates. Sometimes we have no choice but to accept the fate StarClan has laid down."*

-Hawkfeather to Rainheart in *"Shadows of Blood"*, prologue

*"That kit was born in blood. It's an omen. He will destroy our clan."*

-Hawkfeather in *"Shadows of Blood"*, prologue

*"No, Depthstar! That kit is trouble. I know a sign when I see one. One day, Bloodkit will do great harm to our clan!"*

-Hawkfeather in *"Shadows of Blood"*, prologue

*"Why would you start a fight, Bloodpaw? You're supposed to train with your claws sheathed. Why would you want to hurt your clanmates? Tomorrow is the battle against ThunderClan. My herbs can't afford to be wasted on reckless apprentices."*

-Hawkfeather to Bloodpaw in *"Shadows of Blood"*, chapter 9

*"You've been healed. Get out of my den."*

-Hawkfeather to Bloodpaw in *"Shadows of Blood"*, chapter 9

*"Great StarClan, Bloodpaw! Are you trying to give me a heart attack?"*

-Hawkfeather to Bloodpaw when he startles him in *"Shadows of Blood"*, chapter 12

*"Nothing. Yet."*

-Hawkfeather to Bloodpaw when he asks what he ever did wrong in *"Shadows of Blood"*, chapter 12

*"We should go inside now. We can't sit around all night. StarClan is waiting."*

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

## Gallery

Hawkfeather designHawkfeather and Dewstorm watch Rainheart grieve for PoppywingBloodpaw scaring HawkfeatherMaplefur sneaks by Hawkfeather and Dewstorm in the Grow For Me spoof PMV.Wiki Style Hawkfeather (BASE BELONGS TO THE WARRIORS WIKI. I only colored it for fun and take no credit for lineart)

## Character Development and Origins

Hawkfeather was created as a warrior, the son of Tanglestripe and Tawnyshade, and the brother of Greenpine.

He was originally mates with Purpledawn.