Bramblestar/History

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#### *Forest of Secrets*

Bramblekit and his sister, Tawnykit, though unnamed, are born to Goldenflower and Tigerclaw. Fireheart notes that he is a dark tabby when he and Cinderpaw bring Graystripe and Silverstream's kits to ThunderClan camp, following their mother's death. The two kits, Stormkit and Featherkit, are nursed alongside Bramblekit and his sister until a RiverClan patrol arrives at ThunderClan to take them back to their mother's Clan. Bramblekit and Tawnykit nuzzle at their mother's flank as their foster siblings are taken.
#### *Rising Storm*

Fireheart is spooked by Bramblekit's appearance as he leaves the nursery with his mother. The ginger warrior note's Bramblekit's uncanny similarities with his father, Tigerclaw. Goldenflower defends her kits, having seen Fireheart's reaction to her son. She states that is afraid for them as the Clan as they will suffer for their father's crimes. Fireheart ensures her that they will be safe in ThunderClan. He later confides in Cinderpelt about his thoughts on Bramblekit and she tells him that he shouldn't worry as the Clan will be raising him, not Tigerclaw.
Later, fire spreads through the ThunderClan camp, Fireheart and Yellowfang realize that Halftail, Patchpelt, and Bramblekit are missing. Fireheart finds the missing kit clinging to the branches of a smoldering tree. The warrior manages to grab the young kit before he falls and Fireheart jumps from the branches before it collapses into camp, blocking its entrance. Bramblekit follows the ginger tom as he drags Patchpelt away from the flames and as they catch up with ThunderClan at Sunningrocks. Later, Fireheart mentions he had saved Bramblekit to a dying Yellowfang and he wonders if he should have.
#### *A Dangerous Path*

Bramblekit is seen by Fireheart playing with the other ThunderClan kits. The young tom bowls over Snowkit who squeals as they play. Fireheart knocks the tabby of the white kit and demands to know what he was doing. Bramblekit responds that they were only playing, which Fireheart questions. Goldenflower appears and stands beside her son, reminding him of the rule that if someone squeals they are to be let go. Bramblekit apologises for his behaviour and asks Snowkit to play with him again.
Fireheart asks Goldenflower if she had told her kits that their father is now ShadowClan's leader. The queen tells him that she hadn't, believing that the pair would boast about it and then be told the whole story about Tigerstar. She stands up for her son, stating that its not his fault that he shares his father's appearance. Goldenflower tells Fireheart that he should tell them about their father. The deputy feels guilty about his thoughts on Bramblekit, unable to see the kit and not Tigerstar. As the two cats talk, Bramblekit runs over with his sister in tow, asking their mother if they can go see the One-eye in the elders den. Goldenflower tells that, of course, they can go and to bring One-eye fresh-kill as a sign of good manners. The young tabby and his sister rush off, fighting over who will give the elder a mouse.
Later on, Fireheart returns to camp and Bramblekit bounds up to him with a mouse. The young tabby tells the deputy that he had caught it by himself and his mother watches him fondly. Bramblekit asks if he can take his prey to the elders and Fireheart tells him that it sounds like a good idea and that One-eye may think its worth a story.

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#### *Lost Stars*

Bramblestar commends Bristlepaw for her actions after saving Rootpaw from drowning and sends her on the patrol to inform SkyClan of the incident. The tabby leader later has a conversation with Squirrelflight and his medicine cats about what they had seen at the half-moon meeting. When Jayfeather catches Bristlepaw commenting on StarClan, Bramblestar tells the gray tabby to calm down and she is only young and likely didn't mean what she was saying. He adds that she and her littermates should learn more about StarClan and tells them that they are to go to the Gathering that night. Shadowpaw sees Bramblestar and his father, Tigerstar, in a vision after being struck by lightning.
At the Gathering, Bramblestar joins the other leaders as they begin speaking to the Clans. When Tigerstar begins complaining about borders, he steps forward and tells the other tom that they shouldn't be focusing on the past, and instead focus on the current cold weather. He shifts the attention away from the ShadowClan leader and asks Leafstar how SkyClan has been faring. Following SkyClan's news, Shadowpaw steps forward and delivers what he had seen at the moonpool. Bramblestar asks the young tom if he recognised the voice that spoke to him but is told that he doesn't. The ThunderClan leader asks the tom's mentor if his previous visions had been true and Puddleshine confirms that they have been, but, this was a different circumstance altogether. Bramblestar thanks Shadowpaw for sharing what he had been told and comments that it takes a lot of courage to stand before a Gathering.
Bramblestar welcomes Rootpaw when he arrives in ThunderClan camp bringing prey to Bristlepaw. Rootpaw returns the Clan leader's gaze and feels as though a shadow was hanging over him. He spares a glance around at the other ThunderClan cats, but, doesn't see anything odd about them. The SkyClan apprentice continues to feel apprehensive about Bramblestar as he and the SkyClan warriors leave ThunderClan territory. Later on, Bramblestar wishes Bristlepaw good luck on her warrior assessment and then names her a warrior with the name Bristlefrost when she passes.
A spirit tells Shadowpaw that great consequences will befall the Clans if they continue to ignore the code. It states that Bramblestar will get sick which shocks the young medicine cat who protests that Bramblestar never did anything. The voice mocks the ThunderClan leader and states that the problems for the Clans will strike him first. Shadowpaw mulls over the spirit's words, but, recalls that when he had seen Bramblestar last he had seemed strong and healthy and that if he suddenly became ill, it would prove StarClan's warning. Before he wakes, the apprentice sees Bramblestar's body at his paws covered in snowflakes.
Bramblestar's attitude begins to shift as he orders his warriors not to return to camp without something to show for their efforts. Squirrelflight questions him and he snaps at her, claiming she had always had a soft spot for weak cats. Realising what he has said, Bramblestar quickly backtracks and apologises for what he has said and owes it to the stress of seeing his Clan starve from lack of prey. He decides to lead the hunting patrol himself, however, Bristlefrost notices that instead of walking with his usual grace, he is stomping down hard. Bramblestar trips over a tree root and Squirrelflight calls out to her mate, asking if he was alright. He responds with more harshness, but, collapses to the ground before he can finish his reply. The ginger she-cat rushes to his side, along with Bristlefrost. The deputy notes that he is still breathing but she is unable to wake him. Squirrelflight states that they need to get him to Jayfeather and Alderheart to treat him. Stemleaf carries him back to camp, noting that his body felt like ice.
Back at camp, Alderheart assesses Bramblestar's condition, worried about the sudden onset of his illness. Jayfeather attempts to help as well, and as he does Bramblestar briefly regains consciousness and asks to speak with Alderheart. He tells the younger tom that he had had a dream that he had seen the Clans fighting one another and that the sky had no stars and after a while, all he could hear was the howls and screeches of the raging battle. Bramblestar asks the two toms if it was true that StarClan had forsaken them. Alderheart tells his father the truth much to Jayfeather's disagreement. Bramblestar commends his son for telling the truth and demands that action is taken and the other Clan leaders are informed. He asks Alderheart to fetch Squirrelflight to inform her of the decision before he is cut off by a violent spasm. He begins convulsing and wailing silently before going limp in his nest. Squirrelflight voices his decision on his behalf when she meets with the other Clan leaders and their trusted cats at the Moonpool.
Bramblestar is kept in the medicine cat den as his condition continues to decline. Cats of ThunderClan begin questioning what will happen if he dies while Squirrelflight remains adamant that he will recover. Tigerstar appears in ThunderClan camp wishing to speak with Bramblestar. However, Squirrelflight covers for him, not wishing to let ShadowClan know of his condition. Tigerstar then reveals he is aware of Bramblestar's illness and that his son knows how to cure the leader. Shadowpaw reveals that to cure Bramblestar they must let the illness run its course and the best treatment is to take the leader to the edge of the moor and cool him down. Squirrelflight shuts down the suggestion despite Alderheart's consideration of it. However, as Alderheart and Jayfeather continue to try and treat their leader, Bramblestar continues to grow weaker.
After deep consideration, Squirrelflight allows them to try Shadowpaw's suggestion after consulting the other Clan leaders and medicine cats. Alderheart and Jayfeather accompany the ShadowClan cats when they take Bramblestar's body to the moor between ThunderClan and WindClan territory. As moonhigh comes and passes, Bramblestar gets weaker and by the end of the night, the ThunderClan leader succumbs to his illness. His body is returned to ThunderClan and a vigil is held in his honor as all of ThunderClan mourn his passing. The following morning, as the elders prepare themselves to bury Bramblestar's body, it ripples. Most cats stare in disbelief as his body continues to ripple before standing before them. As he stretches himself, he pads up to Squirrelflight and greets her warmly. However, the real Bramblestar becomes a ghost, and in a panic flees from ThunderClan territory to seek the help of Tree. However, the tabby encounters Rootpaw instead and tries to get his attention, but, scares the young cat away instead.