Hickoryfrost

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> "Tell me why I'm being hated by those who are supposed to watch over us when all I've done was strive to be the best version of myself?"
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## Physical Description

Hickoryfrost is a hickory brown tabby she-cat. She has a pure black back stripe that starts from three lines at the top of her head. It goes down into a single large black stripe, which branches out down her sides. Each tabby stripe is pure black and fades into dots. Her belly is creamy white, with little black pieces. Her pelt is smooth, and always well-kept. Despite all the swimming she does, her belly fur stays quite soft and fluffy.

Hickoryfrost's blazing green eyes are a sight to see. They almost glow. This RiverClan warrior's eyes tend to show her emotions. She is well-read, but Hickoryfrost doesn't like to admit it.

## Personality

Hickoryfrost is the sass-talking mama of RiverClan. She may not have had any kits of her own, but who wouldn't want to be adopted by this amusing she-cat? If you're not yet sold, Hickoryfrost is a good listener, open to conversation. Don't be surprised, however, if she'll interject to tell a story or dole out a lecture!

This brown tabby isn't all rainbows and sunshine. Catch her on a bad day, and you'll find she can be snappy, short-tempered, and blunt. Stubborn as heck, Hickoryfrost isn't a pretty sight to see somedays!

Despite all this, Hickoryfrost is known to be helpful and empathetic. The deputy is faithful in herself and others. Finally, she may be humble and modest, but Hickoryfrost won't let /you/ be that way!

> "You really do make a difference, darlin', ya know that? You make the quality of life so much better for some cats." *~Hickoryfrost to Beechstorm*
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## Mentorship/Apprentices

Hickoryfrost has had many apprentices in her life, practically collecting them! Here are her 5 (so far!!)

* Heatherpaw was this master mentor's first apprentice. She was one of Hickory's mate Mosslight's littermates. Hickoryfrost trained her well and easily, as Heatherpaw enjoyed the river. Unfortunately, Heatherpaw's sweet life ended due to a fox attack. This caused Hickoryfrost long-lasting faith issues that still subtly affect her to this day.
* Hickoryfrost's second apprentice will always be known to her as the spitfire, Hawkfire. The young she-cat was Hickory's first blind apprentice, a challenging experience. However, Hickoryfrost was not Hawkfire's sole mentor, as she also trained in the Dark Forest. Only a few moons after Hawkfire was released from her training, she commited yeetus feetus self-deletus off a cliff. Boo :(
* Rainpaw was the third. She came after the Great Journey, so it was a bit of a learning experience for both the menntor and the apprentice! Regretfully, Rainpaw ended up dying at the Adder River. She suffered a deadly bite from an adder (the adder of inactivity).
* Swiftbird was Hickoryfrost's forth and favourite apprentice. She was energetic and fun, and the two enjoyed races out to the river. There was a brief time when Swiftpaw disappeared to WindClan and Hickoryfrost dearly missed her. However, the intelligent apprentice completed her training and earned the name Swiftbird. The pretty brown warrior is now enjoying life in RiverClan with her mate Coalheart and their beautiful kits.
* Shellpaw is Hickoryfrost's most recent apprentice. The young apprentice is excitable and curious, always taking in lots of information and learning. Shellpaw was also blinded by a fox, (argh PTSD much Hickory??) but quickly bounced back as active as ever.

## Senior Warrior Life (60 Moons-62)

After Mosslight's death, Hickoryfrost became closer to her friends. She and Beechstorm had a moment together, as well as Adderpounce. Now the brown tabby knows the meaning of life is to cherish the moments you do have.

However... not all friendships went down well. The morning after Mossy's death, Badgerstar became enraged at Hickoryfrost and attacked her. She managed to knock him out and he returned to his normal state afterwards (he just had to cry a puddle on her first ;) ).

About a week's worth of sunrises later, Hickoryfrost follows Badgerstar out of camp. She observes him from behind a tree, and the most heart-breaking thing happens- he tries to commit yeetus feetus self-deletus :-( Of course, Hickoryfrost does not let him do so and pulls him out of the icy river. Exhausted, Badgerstar asks a favour of Hickoryfrost: when or if they return, she will become his deputy. They trudge home where she is publicly announced his successor.

## Deputyship

Hickoryfrost had decided on something- she needs to help Badgerstar climb out of his pit. So, the new deputy gathers some of his closest friends to plan a party of sorts.

## Quotes

"Tell me why I'm being hated by those who are supposed to watch over us when all I've done was strive to be the best version of myself?" Hickoryfrost to Mosslight on the subject of StarClan.

You really do make a difference, darlin', ya know that? You make the quality of life so much better for some cats." Hickoryfrost to Beechstorm

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