Raindance

**Current:** Willowclan

**Rank:** Unofficial Medicine Cat Apprentice

**Apprentice:** Rainpaw

**Warrior:** Raindance

**Medicine Cat Apprentice:** Raindance

**Father:** Silverstripe

**Sister:** Minnowtail

**Mate:** Barkfur

**Sons:** Thrushpaw, Barkpaw

**Daughter:** Reedpaw, Wishkit

**Grandmother:** Mossflame

**Apprentice:** N/A

## Personal Information

**Raindance** is a medium haired silver she-cat with white classic tabby markings and paws, she has a dark gray stripe down her back and green eyes. She is paralyzed from the waste down.

Raindance, a resilient and determined she-cat in Willowclan, faced adversity with courage and grace. Despite being paralyzed, Raindance became an inspiring symbol of perseverance within the clan, demonstrating that even in the face of physical limitations, one can still contribute to the community.

Born during the end of winter, Raindance exhibited a spirited and adventurous nature from a young age. Being very close with her mother, Iceblossom and sister, Minnowtail. She initially was given Foxstep as a mentor, who acted as an almost father-figure type mentor to the she-cat, though he became part of a journey on the search for a cure to The Foaming Sickness, for the remainder of her apprenticeship her father, Silverstripe mentored her. During her apprenticeship her mother unfortunately came down with The Foaming Sickness and in wanting to protect her kits, the she-cat committed suicide, an event that traumatized Rainpaw.

The she-cat was given the name, Raindance for her bright spirit and bubbly personality, even after the diffculties faced. Unfortunately, just a moon after becoming a warrior the she-cat was bitten by an adder while trying to protect the clan's medicine cat from attack. Luckily, Milkberry was able to stop the venom from spreading too far but when all was said and done, Raindance couldn't move her hind legs. To make matters more dire, it was soon discovered that she young cat was also expecting kits. Despite the challenges, Raindance's spirit remained unbroken and with the help of Milkberry, she gained the ability to walk. Sadly, before her kits were born, her mate, Barkfur was killed by a sick Thornclan cat who had come down with foaming sickness. The pain of losing her mate and close friend led to an early labor and one of the four kit she managed to give birth to, Wishkit was born dead. The surviving kits are now apprentices. Though many hoped that the she-cat would perhaps regain her ability to walk after giving birth, Raindance remained paralyzed and Willowstar had to remove the she-cat's position as a warrior and change it to a Medicine Cat Apprentice, though the role is not offically recognized by StarClan.

Instead of withdrawing from the clan, Raindance found solace and purpose as a storyteller and assistant to Milkberry, helping her with tasks. Nestled beneath the Great Willow in a small offshoot of the Medicine Cat den, she can often be found sharing tales of bravery and resilience with the clan's kits, instilling in them the values of courage and determination. Raindance's den has become a gathering place, not just for healing but also for inspiration.

The clan embraces Raindance as a valuable member, celebrating her unique contributions to the community and admiring Raindance's ability to adapt, using her front paws to move around with surprising agility and grace.

During clan gatherings beneath the willow trees, Raindance shared their experiences, emphasizing the importance of unity and support within the clan. Their presence served as a constant reminder that every cat has a role to play, regardless of physical abilities.

Raindance's story became woven into the fabric of Willowclan's identity, symbolizing the strength that can arise from adversity. The clan learned to appreciate and celebrate diversity, recognizing that each member contributes in their own unique way. Raindance's story and life serves as an enduring inspiration, reminding Willowclan that courage and determination can overcome even the most challenging obstacles.