Fadedstar

art by Marsh / MarshaMallow

## Description

Fadedpath is a she-cat with semi-thick pale golden fur. She has a white blaze/stripe down her muzzle and white toes. She has large green eyes and a somewhat small build.

## Personality

Fadedpath is a kind-hearted cat. She could be considered a social butterfly, and she generally tries to radiate positivity. She is known for trying to make cats happy, especially the ones who seem the most emotionally guarded, such as her friend Cobraglare. She is determined and loyal to her clan. Fadedpath can be a bit demanding at times, even stubborn, when she firmly believes in something. She can also get sensitive or overemotional, but she's usually the voice of reason when others are feeling angry or upset themselves. She takes what her friends say to heart and has a deep trust in them. She lacks some confidence and can usually benefit from being surrounded by others, though she's slowly gaining a sense of independence. Over the moons, she has become a lot more opinionated, and a bit more stubborn. She sticks closely to the code and StarClan, seeing them as proper guidance to live by. She is fiercely defensive of DustClan and does not take any threat to her Clan lightly.

## History

Fadedkit was born alongside two other kits, who died shortly after birth along with their mother, leaving her as the only kit of her litter. Fadedkit developed a tight relationship with her father, Beetlespeck. She befriended Ashkit, Fallenkit, and Cobrakit during her moons in the nursery. Towards the end of her kithhood, she was informed by her father's unofficial mate that her father had passed. He told her that Beetlespeck passed away, leaving Fadedkit to learn about how her father died through Clan chatter.

Fadedpaw was apprenticed to Buzzardsneer, a younger warrior. He gave her confidence and support, and ultimately shaped her into the warrior she is today. She also became closer with her friends from kithood, but their group eventually drifted apart. Fallenpaw was taken by twolegs, and Ashpaw left for GladeClan. She decided to focus more on her training to distract herself from the loss of these close friends.

Now a warrior, Fadedpath enjoys the company of her two remaining friends: Cobraglare and Fallenwalker. She enjoys training her apprentice Roanpaw and doing warrior stuff. Before her ceremony, Boarstar suggested her old name, Fadedskies, causing her to immediately request a different name. She asked for the name Fadedpath, which Boarstar agreed to.

Fadedpath is a reincarnation of Fadedskies, a DustClan cat from moons ago during Ashstar's time. Fadedskies was similar to Fadedpath, but Fadedskies was a more calm and mother-like figure who didn't have as much of a warrior's drive and mostly focused on her mate, Ashstar. Fadedpath struggles to balance her reincarnation with her own individuality, though she's gotten better at it with age.

Fadedpath and Clayfur developed an intense disliking for one another. Fadedpath commanded respect while Clayfur broke the code. While she never personally hated the she-cat, only her actions, she was very direct about her disappointment and anger towards Clayfur when she was with Foamsplash. She believed that their relationship was selfish, a danger to themselves, a danger to their future kits, and a danger to DustClan as a whole. Fadedpath felt strongly about forbidden romances after she saw what happened with Boarstar and how her relationship tore apart the family and ultimately led to her death. Not wanting to separate a family, she begrudgingly agreed to allow Foamsplash join DustClan, with Gingerstar's support. However, the leader and deputy had to meet with Ravenstar to arrange Foamsplash's switch. Fadedpath has always harbored a strong distaste for the ReedClan leader, ever since they met when DustClan was staying in ReedClan's camp when Fadedpath was a deputy and Ravenstar was deputy. She's also always mildly disliked ReedClan for their past actions, especially the deal Hawthornstar arranged following the SeaClan vs. Society battle in which he gave the Society back territory that wasn't theirs to give- the LionClan camp. Much to her annoyance, Ravenstar separated Gingerstar from Fadedpath so she couldn't get speak out about her proposals and defend Gingerstar. This resulted in ReedClan asking DustClan to turn a blind eye to their actions. In exchange, Foamsplash would be allowed to go to DustClan with no problem. Gingerstar agreed, which only fueled her anger towards Ravenstar and ReedClan as a whole, as well as her annoyance towards Clayfur's decisions.

Fadedpath is currently quite on edge and defensive of her Clan, keeping a close eye out for any possible threats. She is sticking close to the code, StarClan, and her beliefs/morals right now, hoping to keep DustClan protected and strong.

## Relationships

* Fadedpath holds Curlingstar in high regards. She respects the tom for his outspokenness, strong beliefs, and his past actions during the Society conflict. She enjoys complaining about annoyances at previous gatherings (typically about ReedClan, Ravenstar, or the Society) with him. The two fought together in GladeClan during the final battle with the Society, which strengthened their bond.
* Fadedpath has a strong disliking for Ravenstar, and tends to hold a grudge against her. She first met the she-cat back when DustClan was forced to stay in ReedClan's camp following an attack by the Society, when Ravenstar was still Ravenwhisper. The ReedClan deputy was taking Forestwatcher out for a walk, which irritated Fadedpath, considering Forestwatcher was still healing and not yet cleared to go out. Ravenwhisper's quick dismissal of Fadedpath's concerns and overall attitude led to a bad first impression. The two once discussed for a bit following one of the gatherings, and Fadedpath was appalled by some of her suggestions, which included involving the gangs to rid of the Society. It was clear that the two had very different morals. She views her as somewhat of a snake, which is why she felt uneasy as Gingerstar was pulled away to talk separately during their meeting regarding Foamsplash. She has a deep distrust for Ravenstar. To this day, she harbors a strong disliking towards Ravenstar, her attitude, and her decisions.
* Considering Ashmoon was her mate in a past life, she's always felt very close to the tom. While she once pursued him romantically as an apprentice, she now regards him as a close friend. Despite his leaving for GladeClan, which her fellow friends viewed as a betrayal, she still cared deeply for him and only wished for his happiness. Although she doesn't have those romantic feelings any more, she can often be spotted smiling while he speaks and blushing at any appraisal from him. She strives to match up to her childhood friend as a deputy and would do anything to support him.