Dodger

## Dodger Starseer

Dodger is a white tom with black and brown splotches, green eyes, and heavy scarring.

Dodger was one of the first members of the Pinewood Clowder, and it's first Starseer. He earned the title of Starseer following his retirement to the elder's den after the fire which scarred him.

## Year 1

Dodger takes a natural interest in herbs, which infuriates Snip. StarClan establishes Dodger as assistant medic to Snip, which dissolves their rivalry. Over time, they become friends with each other. He discovers a fountain in the center of the mall, filled with old copper coins, dubbed The Skypool. He becomes mentor to Dove because of his kind and gentle nature.

When the clowder cannot decide if Scab should stay despite his ability to contribute, Dodger finds an omen in the form of an old oak tree protecting medicinal herbs. The clowder interprets this to mean that Scab should stay.

Dodger becomes mates with Penelope, despite their differing lifestyles, and have two kits together: Pablo and Pedro.

In winter, a fire sweeps through the mall the clowder resides in. While attempting to save Casper, Dodger sustains serious burns and ultimately fails to rescue the kit. Dodger retires due to the pain from his wounds, although he will be welcomed back if his wounds heal. This causes Dodger to think that he is worthless and become depressed. Penelope sticks by him despite this.

## Year 2

Dodger is gifted with the title 'Starseer'. His worries are eased by knowing that he can still interpret StarClan's will despite his injuries.

Along with Stormfog, Olive, and Dove, Dodger receives a prophecy from StarClan telling them to ally with Blitz's Clowder to face off against The Court. They are unsure how to ago about this.

In the Autumn, Penelope and Dodger have another litter of kits: Nemorino and Daphne. The following winter, Daphne, Nemorino and Penelope come down ill. Lily manages to heal Nemorino, but Daphne succumbs to the illness. Dodger spends his time caring for Penelope despite the amount of energy it costs him. He misses his daughter dearly.

## Year 3

Dodger gives Dove on mentoring and parenting. He stays in camp with Lucy and her kits while the rest of the clowder goes off to fight The Court. When the Clowder returns with Penelope's body, Dodger is completely despondent over the loss, as well as the loss of Snip as he thinks she is dead, though she is simply a prisoner of The Court. He spends most morning at Penelope's grave. He barely eats or sleeps in his grief.

## Year 4

Dodger receives a gift from StarClan in the form of a dream, where he is allowed to see Penelope. She immediately tells him that StarClan has offered their son Nemorino as a sacrifice to Euthamia. As soon as he wakes he gathers a patrol and hunts down Nemorino - they find Euthamia about to kill him. The patrol manages to scare her off, and they bring Nemorino back to camp. Dodger, however, is shaken and uncertain about StarClan's willingness to sacrifice his family when all they've ever done was live well and follow their word. He prays to StarClan, not out of faith, but out of fear. He begins spending long period of time completely motionless.

Dodger also worries that StarClan will punish Nemorino for falling in love with Aster, a nonbeliever. He dedicates himself to keeping his son safe from StarClan, even if it means ruining his relationships.

StarClan visits Dodger in a dream again and apologizes for their deeds, explains that those who suggested the sacrifice have been punished, and extend an olive branch to Dodger in the form of three boons. Dodger chooses to give extra lives to each of his sons, and asks them to keep Nemorino away from Aster. He, however, does not forgive StarClan.

When Pablo and Pedro seem to die before coming back to life, Dodger realizes that StarClan did indeed give them extra lives. He is unsure whether to be grateful or scared. He becomes suspicious of Nemorino's constant sneaking out, but doesn't know who he's going to see.

## Year 5

Dodger tries to investigate where Nemorino is going. When Nemorino lies that he's going out for hunting practice, Dodger doesn't push the issue, but stays suspicious. While exploring the territory, he chases off a calico tabby molly, but determines there is no true threat and writes off Nemorino's antics as some kid thing.

He recieves a dream from StarClan about someone getting slapped while the heavens chant Nemorino's name, but Dodger isn't entirely sure what it means. He guesses that it means Aster will hurt Nemorino and it's up to him to stop it. Later, StarClan tells him to spend time with all of his sons. This makes him deeply paranoid.

## Year 6

When Speck starts worrying about the clowder being happy with her as leader, Dodger consoles her, although he's not sure if he should share what happened to his sons. He wants to tell her about his own experience with StarClan causing him paranoia, but he can't, remembering what she was like as a kit. He is proud of his son Pedro when he is appointed to Patrol Deputy. He grows closer to his granddaughter, Gianetta.

When Flare and Caja retire, Dodger appreciates having some company.

When the Flood sweeps through the mall, the retired cats are loaded onto kayaks to help them float. However, the kayak flips over. Dodger waits for the others to flee the kayak, and is later found dead in the water. Pedro remarks that he looked like he wasn't afraid of death.

## Family

**Mate** - Penelope †

**Children** - Pablo, Pedro, Nemorino, Daphne †

**Grandchildren** - Gianetta, Dandelion