Ravenshade

## Description

**Ravenshade** is a black she-cat with pine-green eyes.

*Design by c-horse4*

## Extra Story

It was night-time, and the entire camp was so quiet that the only sound Ravenshade could hear was crickets hopping in the tall grass. She liked to sleep outside some nights because the nursery could be stuffy, and the fresh air helped clear her thoughts. Before Falconkit passed away, both of her kits used to sleep outside with her, but now Willowpaw slept with her friends in the apprentices’ den. Even if she was given the chance to sleep outside with her mother, Ravenshade doubted she would. Ever since Falconkit’s death, both Fisherclaw and Willowpaw had been very distant. Ravenshade was also distant, but she found comfort in spending time outside, either by herself or with her best friend, Silva. Ravenshade perked her ears as she heard footsteps approaching and turned to see Badgerface walking towards her.

“Hello, Father,” she said, and he dipped his head.

“Good evening. I was wondering if you had heard of,” he paused and lowered his voice, “the gathering tomorrow?”

Ravenshade’s eyes widened. “Gathering? What do you mean?”

“You should start paying more attention, Ravenshade. Firewing has been planning this for weeks. The meeting is about the future of FireClan and preparing for the rebellion.”

Ravenshade dug her claws into the dirt. “FireClan? He can’t possibly be serious about that. How many cats are attending this gathering?”

Badgerface flicked his tail, clearly getting more irritated by the second. “He is serious, and FireClan is the dawn of a new era. There are at least fifteen of us showing up for the meeting tomorrow, but we are recruiting more cats.”

Ravenshade glared at him and spat, “Why are you even mentioning this to me? We haven’t been on the best terms, you know. Go talk to Sparrowtail, your *favorite* daughter.”

Badgerface sighed. “Look, Ravenshade. I know we, uh, haven’t gotten along very well since your mother... um.... But you are still my daughter. It would feel wrong of me to leave this Clan without even offering for you to come with me. You remind me of myself, very strong and a great warrior. Bramble-”

“Wow, Badgerface,” hissed Ravenshade, cutting him off. “You can’t even apologize to me without mentioning yourself. I am not interested in joining Firewing’s stupid “Clan. BrambleClan is the place that took all of us in, or did you already forget that? You could have died, but this Clan was generous and welcomed you. I haven’t forgotten their kindness. I will be staying here, with my mate, and with my daughter. By the way, you haven’t even talked to me or offered your condolences about my son.”

Badgerface snarled, “Do you think I’m that cruel? Falconkit was my grandson. I was grieving, but you’re right. This was a mistake. I thought I could count on my eldest daughter to make the smart decision, and I was wrong."

Badgerface stormed off, leaving Ravenshade shaking with anger.

 \* \* \*
As Ravenshade stood in the crowd, watching the rebellion take place, she first made eye contact with her sister. Sparrowtail’s gaze was calm and showed no emotion. The sisters stared at each other for several seconds, before Sparrowtail broke eye contact and turned her gaze back to Firewing. As the “FireClan” cats started to leave the vicinity, Ravenshade cried out as she saw a small cream cat walking with the group.

“Willowpaw!” she screamed and tried to break free, but Fisherclaw held her back. Willowpaw’s ears flicked, meaning she had heard her mother’s cry, but did not turn back. She darted into the pack of cats walking and disappeared from sight. Ravenshade fell to the ground and started shaking, but she wasn’t sure if she was angry or sad.

Fisherclaw leaned into her and whispered, “Don’t worry. She’ll be back. They’ll all come back.”

## Episode Appearances

***Games***
Severance, Severance v2
***Books***
Firewing's Pride