Violet

**Violet** is a tortoiseshell and white she-cat with blue eyes. Wears a purple collar with a bell.

 Appearances and Mentions

### Beyond the River

#### Allegiances

Violet is listed under Allegiances, Allegiance Update 1, Allegiance Update 2, Allegiance Update 3, Allegiance Update 4, Allegiance Update 5, Allegiance Update 6, and Allegiance Update 7, Allegiance Update 8, and Final Allegiances as a cat outside the clans.

#### Chapter 3

Iceslide sneaks out of camp to see his kittypet friends, wondering how they are. He hasn't seen them in moons. When Iceslide jumps up onto a fence in twolegplace, he notes that Truffle and the other kittypets taught him how to master this skill.

After Parrot surprises Iceslide, he tells him that everyone is at Juicy's house today. They go there and find Juicy, Violet, Princess, and Dime. Violet is laying under the chair that Princess is sleeping on. When Iceslide joins them, she perks up and trots over to him, bumping her head against his. Iceslide gazes into her eyes and notes that he forgot how pretty she was. He purrs and tells her that he couldn't stay away. After Juicy tells Iceslide he ate the tuna he left for him, Violet nudges Iceslide and asks what he's been up to. His pelt burns at how close she is to him.

As Iceslide catches up with the others, he notes that though he shouldn't be hanging out with kittypets, he'd grown quite fond of them, and they know him better than his own clanmates. He also feels more comfortable with them. When thinking of the kittypets attributes, he notes that Violet is, well, certainly a lot. At sunset, Iceslide reluctantly leaves twolegplace.

#### Chapter 5

When Iceslide is forced to go on patrol, he's frustrated and thinks about how he could have spent the evening with Juicy, Parrot, Dime, Princess, and Violet. He begins daydreaming about Violet, and his paws itch to go to twolegplace and see her. He could stay there all day.

#### Chapter 7

Upon seeing Blizzardfur with Coralshine, Iceslide begins wondering if he'll ever have a mate, thinking that Violet is the only cat he really likes. He wishes they could be together and decides to talk to her about it the next time he's in twolegplace.

He's just decided to go now when Lilynose startles him and asks if they can go hunting. Iceslide reluctantly agrees, just wanting to be with Violet. Afterwards in the camp, Iceslide proposes to Frostedcloud that he go hunting, though really he is going to twolegplace. He is excited to see his kittypet friends, and most notably Violet.

When Iceslide reaches Juicy's home, he sees Violet and Parrot laying near the lawnchair where Juicy is on, looking content. Violet perks up when she sees them and pads over. Iceslide purrs loudly and hurries to her, touching his nose to his and feeling happiness fill his heart at being so close to her again. He tells her that he missed her and asks how she is.

She licks his head and says she's fine, and better now that he's here. She asks if he's alright, and Iceslide gazes at her warmly as he says he is now.

When Iceslide is confused by Parrot's catnip toy, Violet explains that catnip is the stuff inside it, amused. As Iceslide gets high, Violet purrs in amusement, saying she thinks he's had enough and he can't be like this when he gets home. She gently nudges him to his paws, but he stumbles to the ground again, reaching for the catnip toy, but Parrot takes it away.

Violet settles beside him, and he purrs as her pelt brushes against his. She softly tells him to rest and that it'll wear off soon. Iceslide purrs loudly and relaxes against her, closing his eyes.

Once he's better, he hesitantly asks Violet if they can talk alone before he goes back to camp. They go around the side of the house by some bushes, and Iceslide confesses his feelings for her. Violet rubs her head against his and purrs that she's loved him for a long time. They want to be mates, but don't know how. Violet hopefully suggests that he lives here, and if he looked hungry enough her twolegs would take him in.

Iceslide doesn't want to leave his kin and friends, proposing she join RiverClan. She's startled, not wanting to hunt for survival and be cold and alone. He reminds her that she'd be with him, but she sadly says that she belongs here. She adds that he wouldn't want to be with her anyway.

Violet looks down as she tells him that she can't have kits, as she's been fixed. She expects him to turn away, but Iceslide is sympathetic and licks her head, telling her that he doesn't want kits anyway, and she's great, so there's no problem. She is startled, then lets out an amused purr and rubs her head against his, telling him that he's a very special cat.

After a moment, she steps back and tells him that he should return to his clan. Iceslide sadly wishes he could stay there, and she agrees, staring at him longingly. They touch noses before Iceslide turns away. He asks her to tell Parrot and Juicy that he said goodbye. He leaps onto the fence and gazes at her. She stares back at him, purring before she turns away and disappears around the corner of the house.

When Frostedcloud discovers Iceslide's secret, He fears that he'll never see Violet again. After his warrior name is reverted, he wishes he'd stayed in twolegplace, where he'd be with Violet and not in this mess.

#### Chapter 8

While training with Frozenripple, Icepaw wishes he could run to twolegplace and never return to RiverClan. He could be happy with Violet, and realizes that he wouldn't have to be a kittypet, he could just live around there.

Icepaw crouches by the river, his heart aching. He notes that it's only been one day, and he already misses Violet, Juicy, Parrot, Truffle, all of them. He wonders what they're doing.

When Winterlight talks to Icepaw in the apprentices den, she asks if he's found someone special. Icepaw notes sadly that he has, but the warrior code won't let them be together. He lies and says no, but Winterlight says she's seen them together. Icepaw is alarmed when he thinks she's seen him with Violet, but she really means Lilynose.

After Winterlight leaves to go hunting with Ravenfeather, Icepaw hopes that he can be happy like that with Violet one day.

#### Chapter 9

When Iceslide is made a warrior again, he notes that he'd been an apprentice for just over a moon, and staying away from twolegplace had nearly driven him mad. He misses Violet and his other friends deeply.

While on a hunting patrol, Iceslide considers going to twolegplace. His paws long to run there to Violet, to Juicy, and all his good friends. But he decides he can't take the risk. He looks toward twolegplace longingly, silently vowing that he'll find a way to get back to them as soon as possible.

#### Chapter 10

When Iceslide and Sunripple talk about the warrior code and how it holds them back, Sunripple says that there's no cat in RiverClan like Dreamwhisper, and jokingly adds nor Truffle.

Iceslide silently notes there's no cat in RiverClan like Violet, and his heart throbs as he thinks about her, missing her so much. He admits to Sunripple that he's met a she-cat too, but hasn't seen her in over a moon. Sunripple sympathizes with him, but knows he'll find a way.

Later when Iceslide lays awake in his nest, he thinks about Violet and wonders what she's doing right now, if she misses him, if she's worried, and if she's okay. He wonders if he'll see her again.

#### Chapter 12

Iceslide is sitting in the camp, looking toward twolegplace anxiously. He can't take it and needs to see Violet again. Seeing all the couples around the camp doesn't help, and he begins to feel lonely, wishing he were with Violet. As he and Lilynose head for twolegplace, he can hardly contain his excitement about finally seeing Violet again.

After Iceslide finishes the tuna, he tells Juicy they're on their way to Violet's and apologizes, as they need to get going. Parrot says they'll go with him, and Iceslide hesitates, really wanting to see Violet alone, but figures since Lilynose is already there, they might as well come too. They set off, and when Lilynose is startled that they're going deeper into twolegplace, Iceslide tells her not to worry, as Violet's place isn't that far. Lilynose asks who Violet is, he says that she's a great cat, and Lilynose will like her.

He's excited as they run into Violet's yard, looking around desperate to catch a glimpse of her beautiful tortoiseshell fur. Juicy sniffs at the grass and says he's sure she's around here somewhere. Iceslide calls her name and walks around. A large blue pit filled with water takes up most of the yard. Violet had explained to him that it was called a "Pool" and twolegs like to swim in it.

Juicy guesses she's locked inside and tells Iceslide that he'll go try to find her, adding that he can stay here and they'll surprise her. After Juicy leaves, Iceslide sits, distracted by thoughts of Violet as Parrot asks him to swim in the pool.

After Iceslide swims, Juicy calls to him, saying to look who he found. Violet says his name and he hears the familiar jingle of the bell on her collar as she bounds toward him behind Juicy, her eyes lit with joy. Iceslide bounds forward to meet her, and they press together, nuzzling each other happily. He presses his nose into her fur and tells her he's missed her so much. She says she missed him too and starts licking his face. Parrot chuckles teasingly, but Iceslide doesn't care, as he's with Violet and that's all that matters. She looks at him anxiously and asks where he's been, adding that she thought he might not like her anymore.

Iceslide says of course he likes her and nuzzles her, adding that he loves her, and she purrs that she loves him too. He turns to introduce Lilynose to Violet, only to see her staring at them with an anguished look on her face.

Violet says hello to her, friendly, asking who she is. Lilynose swallows and steps back, saying "no one that matters" and races out of the yard. Iceslide tells his companions he has to go and touches noses with Violet before racing after Lilynose.

When Lilynose and Iceslide argue, she says that she doesn't understand how he could love a kittypet.

After Lilynose is hit by a car, Violet and Juicy help Iceslide carry her body as far as the RiverClan border. From there, Iceslide continues on his own.

#### Chapter 14

Iceslide goes to Juicy's yard and sees that he's not out on the patio where he usually is. He sees that Juicy's chair has a layer of snow and notes that kittypets probably don't like the snow, they want to stay inside where it's warm and dry. He decides to look for Violet and the other kittypets who might be out, heading toward Violet's home.

#### Chapter 16

Iceslide and Bone Shred are leading the rogues through twolegplace when Juicy, Violet, and Parrot round the corner of a fence and run into them. Bone Shred and many of his cats hiss and arch their backs, and the kittypets are alarmed. Iceslide looks at Bone Shred anxiously at tells him it's okay, and he knows them.

Violet stares at Iceslide, then looks past him at the bristling strangers, stammering as she asks who they are. Parrot and Juicy are afraid.

Iceslide promises his friends that there's nothing to be afraid of, and as Bone Shred's fur flattens, he introduces him and explains that he's leading he and his cats to a new place to live. Bone Shred rumbles a greeting and says they're just passing through.

The kittypets don't respond, looking nervous. Iceslide insists that they're fine, explaining why Bone Shred wears his skull and that he nor any of the others will hurt them.

Iceslide tells his friends that they need to go now, blinking warmly at them and saying "see you". His gaze rests on Violet, and she returns it, but looks uneasy. Juicy and Parrot hurry away.

Violet hesitantly steps forward and asks if she can travel with them for a bit. Bone Shred flicks his ear, but says nothing. Iceslide happily says of course, wanting to spend time with Violet every chance he gets.

They continue down the sidewalk, and as Iceslide pads ahead of the group, Violet falls in beside him and whispers, asking what he's doing. Iceslide blinks and tells her he's helping these cats, and they're starving. Violet is uneasy and tells him she thinks he's making a mistake, and those cats are trouble. She tells him to just look at the one with the skull.

Iceslide gently licks her ear and promises there's nothing to be afraid of, and they're just cats like she and him. Violet looks down and says she supposes so, but tells him to be careful. She touches her nose to his before saying she'll get going now, telling him to take care. She looks at him for a moment longer, then turns and runs toward her twoleg nest.

When Shredded Ivy flirts with Iceslide, he silently apologizes and thinks that he only has eyes for Violet, adding that she doesn't even know him.

#### Chapter 17

When Sunripple comments that he wishes he could see his kits, Iceslide sympathizes with him, noting that it must be hard being apart from Dreamwhisper. He begins thinking of Violet, noting that he can't wait to see her again.

#### Chapter 19

After the gathering, Iceslide realizes that he'd better not sneak out much with these rogues about, and wonders when he'll find the time to see Violet.

#### Chapter 20

Iceslide is padding around Violet's twoleg nest in the snow, calling her name and looking around hopefully for her. He notes that several days have passed since he went with Sunripple to meet Dreamwhisper. He knows it's unlikely that he'll find her outside, as kittypets hate the snow and cold. But he hasn't seen her since the morning he led Bone Shred's rogues through twolegplace, and he can't stop thinking about her. He tries to pick up her scent, but can't because of the snow. He calls it stupid snow.

He looks up and sees what Juicy calls a "window". He's unsure about jumping up on the windowsill, but decides that he has to try if he wants a chance of seeing Violet.

When he looks inside, he spots Violet curled up on a purple cushion. For a moment he admires her beautiful tortoiseshell pelt, unsure if he should wake her. But he decides that he didn't come all this way for nothing, and she'll be happy to see him. He checks for twolegs, then scratches at the window, noting how strange it feels on his claws. When she doesn't wake up, he scratches again.

She raises her head sharply, her eyes wide as she looks around. Her eyes light up when she sees him, and she quickly hurries over and jumps up on the inside of the windowsill to face him. She exclaims his name and asks what he's doing here. He purrs "to see you, of course". He wishes he could break through the stupid window to nuzzle her, but being face to face with her is enough to make him happy. He says he's missed her so much, and Violet's eyes glisten as she says she's missed him too. They place their paws on each other, the window between them.

Violet sympathetically says she wishes she knew how to open the window and let him in, as he must be freezing. He purrs in amusement and reminds her that he lives outside, and he's used to it. She rolls her eyes and calls him a crazy clan cat, and they laugh. After a moment, she grows serious and asks him how this is going to work, especially through the winter.

Iceslide tenses, wondering if she's having doubts about their relationship. He promises to visit as much as he can, saying it'll be difficult through leaf-bare, but once green-leaf returns, they can be together all the time, and it'll be great. As she blinks at him warmly, he goes on to say that it doesn't matter how far apart they are, they're in love, and that makes them closer than anything.

Violet looks touched at his words and purrs that he's right, adding that she wishes she could nuzzle him, calling him a lovable furball. Iceslide purrs in agreement. He longs to stay, but knows that he's been away from camp long enough, and has to get back before he's missed. He tells her he'd better go now. Her eyes flicker with disappointment, but she purrs that she understands and tells him to take care. He says "You too" and they gaze at each other for a long moment before he jumps down and bounds through the snow.

#### Chapter 21

Iceslide longs to go see Violet again and get a break from the troubles of the forest, but fears that if he tried, it would be the last thing he ever did, as the rogues would no doubt kill a cat out on their own.

When Sunripple admits he's worried about Dreamwhisper's safety, Iceslide is suddenly grateful for how far away Violet is, as she's safe in a twoleg nest, and the rogues can't hurt her.

After meeting with Bone Shred, Iceslide says he'd better get going, as he wants to visit the kittypets and warn them about the rogues. He begins padding away when Bone Shred calls him, and he looks over his shoulder. Bone Shred says that his loyalty should stay with him. Iceslide blinks, puzzled and wondering what's wrong with being friends with the kittypets. For a moment, he isn't sure what to say. Then he responds that his loyalty is to all of his friends.

#### Chapter 22

Not long after they get back to camp, Iceslide goes straight to twolegplace. He has to warn his friends about Bone Shred and his rogues. He doesn't know if any are still lingering around here, and the thought of something happening to Violet fills him with dread.

After learning that Bone Shred's rogues have killed Juicy and Princess, he asks about Violet, and Parrot tells him she's fine and has been wanting to see him.

After saying goodbye to Parrot, Iceslide heads for Violet's nest. He can't believe what the rogues have done in twolegplace, and it's all his fault. He's anxious about Truffle and Dime and refuses to let them die too.

When he gets there, he scratches on the window, and she jumps up to see him, greeting him quietly. He asks if he's okay, adding that he's so sorry about Juicy and Princess. Violet nods, her eyes filled with sadness as she says she'll be okay. She stares at him as she tells him that her housefolk have decided to keep her inside permanently. With the deaths of the other kittypets in the neighborhood, they're afraid to let her out. Iceslide grows uneasy and asks what she's saying.

Violet says that they can't see each other anymore, her eyes filled with sorrow. The world is too dangerous out there for her. In the nest, she's safe and warm and cared for. Iceslide exclaims "No!", staring at her desperately, his heart aching as he says there has to be a way.

Violet asks him to stay with her, her eyes pleading as she says he could live out the rest of his days in peace. They could be together all the time, and he'd be safe. Iceslide's heart is screaming at him to say yes. But to live out the rest of his days in a twoleg nest would be a nightmare, even if Violet was with him. He'd miss everything about being outside and free. He could never explore ever again.

He meets her gaze numbly and says he can't, his voice cracking, and he swears his heart did too. He says he's so sorry.

Violet's eyes flood with sadness as she says she guesses this is goodbye. Iceslide thinks "Oh, Violet" and stares at her, wishing there wasn't a window between them so that he could nuzzle her and feel her against him one last time, but that will never happen again now. He tells her that he loves her.

Violet tells him that she loves him too and to please take care, her eyes glistening. They stared at each other for a long moment, reluctant to look away. After what feels like moons, Iceslide forces himself to turn away. He leaps down from the windowsill and slowly pads through the snow, his heart breaking as he leaves the cat he loves forever.

#### Chapter 29

Violet is one of the cats that Iceslide thinks about while waiting for Bone Shred to arrive. He silently calls her "my love" and notes that she can never go outside again because of him.

## Quotes

*"I know what you mean. I've loved you for a long time."*

-Violet to Iceslide when he confesses his feelings for her in *"Beyond the River",* chapter 7

*"I'm a house cat, and you're a clan cat. We won't be together all the time. You could live here? My twolegs would take you in if you looked hungry enough."*

-Violet to Iceslide in *"Beyond the River",* chapter 7

*"Me? In the wild? Killing mice and fish for survival? Being alone and cold?"*

-Violet to Iceslide when he proposes she join RiverClan in *"Beyond the River",* chapter 7

*"You don't understand. I can't have kits. You see, most twolegs take their cats to the vet. I don't know what happens there, but once they come back, they're unable to have kits."*

-Violet to Iceslide in *"Beyond the River",* chapter 7

*"I'll be okay. Iceslide, I... My housefolk have decided to keep me inside permanently. With the deaths of other kittypets in the neighborhood, they're afraid to let me out."*

-Violet to Iceslide in *"Beyond the River",* chapter 22

*"We can't see each other anymore. The world is too dangerous out there for me. In here, I'm safe and warm and cared for."*

-Violet ending her relationship with Iceslide in *"Beyond the River",* chapter 22

*"I love you too, Iceslide. Please take care."*

 -Violet saying goodbye to Iceslide in *"Beyond the River",* chapter 22

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