Honeywhisker

## Appearances

### Comic Pages

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Honeywhisker is the current medicine cat who trained under Deerheart. He is currently serving under the leadership of Goldenstar, having previously served under the leadership of Birchstar.

#### Appearance

Honeywhisker is a grey tabby tom with bright yellow eyes. He wears a yellow flower slighly tainted with dry blood.

#### Family

Honeywhisker is the son of Rainfoot and Stonetail, and the brother of Rosethorn.

#### Comic Involvement

Before the massacre, Honeykit makes a quick appearance walking alongside his sister, Rosekit. The two are walking with the rest of the clan to the gathering.

Moons later, when Puddlekit is brought into the medicine den, Deerheart calls upon Honeypaw to get a look at the kit. He rushes to meet his mentor and the family in the den. As Deerheart explains the situation, Honeypaw grasps at Puddlekit's face to inspect his eyes closer, trying to pry them open. Redstripe explains that Deerheart already did this and Honeypaw quickly apologizes but is reassured by Deerheart because he wanted him to see. After Redstripe asks what this means, Deerheart informs them that Puddlekit is likely blind and will be for life. This causes panic in the family as well as Honeypaw, who questions his standing as Deerheart's apprentice. The medicine cat consoles them each, letting Redstripe and Thorntail know that this doesn't mean anything is wrong with Puddlekit and he will live as normal a life as possible. He tells Honeypaw that he wouldn't ever trade him for another cat who doesn't want to learn medicine and he seems relieved.

Honeypaw is then seen in the medicine den with Deerheart, Robinpaw, Coldpaw, Bushberry, and Pinewhisker. Deerheart concludes that the snake Robinpaw was bit by wasn't venomous, and Honeypaw asks how he knows. Deerheart explains that venomous snake bites have two puncture holes, but Robinpaw's has multiple holes.

Later that night, Honeypaw is seen asleep beside Coldpaw and across from Robinpaw in the medicine den. Honeypaw notices Coldpaw stand and leave the den, and appears to be confused as to why he did so. He gets up and follows Coldpaw, following him out of camp. He approaches him, asking where he's going. This startles Coldpaw, but Honeypaw disregards this and asks if he saw something. Coldpaw tells him that he saw a cat in the den, to which Honeypaw becomes distraught. He goes off to explore, and finds a trail. He calls to Coldpaw to come follow him. Coldpaw does, and Honeypaw begins to ask him something before Coldpaw claps a paw over his mouth to get him to stop talking after Coldpaw heard something. The two then see two kittypets, Xander and Clover, exploring their territory. They observe the intruders for a moment, and Honeypaw asks Coldpaw what they should do. After Xander gets angry with Clover and yells at her, Coldpaw expresses that he's considering attacking him. Clover refuses to leave, and Xander then crouches down and yells at her. Coldpaw launches out of the bushes and knocks Xander over. Clover screams in fear, Honeypaw steps out of the bushes to separate them and Xander kicks Coldpaw off of him, making him hit his chin on the floor. Honeypaw then convinces the kittypets to leave, and they do. He tells Coldpaw that he didn't need to attack Xander, to which Coldpaw disagrees.

Honeypaw is next seen supporting Redstripe as she enters camp, with the help of Coldpaw. Honeypaw holds a wad of moss to Redstripe's wound. He tells Deerheart to get cobwebs for the bleeding, which he does. He and Coldpaw continue to support Redstripe as it is revealed that Birchstar is behind the deaths of Redstripe's kits. Birchstar threatens to kill Puddlekit, Redstripe, and anyone who stands in her way as Coldpaw and Honeypaw begin to cry in fear, before launching into the bushes and abandoning the clan.

Moons later, while Deerheart checks up on Crowflight, Honeypaw is taked to keep Rockkit and Fernkit occupied. He suggests playing a race, where they all must look for something cool to gift each other around camp, whoever finds it first wins, and the kits run off excited. Honeypaw loses the race, he gives the kits a few strawberries and they give him a yellow flower. Rosethorn suddendly calls him over, Honeypaw tells the kits to stay put and goes to talk to his sister. She expresses her distain towards how small the patrols hunting down Birchstar are, claiming they're easy to be picked off, Honeypaw suggests her telling that to Thorntail, and she replies that she did, and complains about Thorntail not listening to her concerns. She then expresses how much she misses Birchstar, as despite all she did, Rosethorn feels that she would have listened to her. This horrifies Honeypaw, and as Deerheart calls him, he awkwardly ends the conversation.

Later, as the clan prepares to hunt down Birchstar, Honeypaw stays in camp with Deerheart and a few other cats.

Deerheart leaves the medicine den to check up on Crowflight, and Honeypaw wonders if the clan found Coldpool yet. Just as he wonders this, Coldpool comes back with another cat, who Honeypaw recognizes as Clover. Crowflight suddendly begins to have her kits, and is urgently brought into the medicine den. Honeypaw panics and asks what he should do, and Deerheart tells him to check up on Fircloud, Fernkit and Rockkit. Honeypaw heads out just in time to see Rosethorn talking with Birchstar as Coldpool and Clover panic over Pinewhisker's missing eye. He hurries back into the medicine den, warning Deerheart about Birchstar. He panics and tells Honeypaw to stay with Crowflight and that he'll go get Fircloud and the kits, quickly leaving the den. However, Deerheart freezes, looking to his left, as Birchstar leaps onto him, biting his neck. Honeypaw screams in terror as Deerheart's blood spills onto him, staining his fur and his flower. Birchstar calls Honeypaw a traitor and leaves, and Honeypaw hurries desperately to Deerheart's side, putting pressure against his wound. Deerheart insists that it's too late for him, and Honeypaw protests, Deerheart once again and urges Honeypaw to help Pinewhisker and Crowflight, giving him his full name, Honeywhisker. Deerheart tells Honeywhisker how proud he is, and trails off before dying. Honeywhisker lays by his body and cries in despair.

Later that night Honeywhisker has already treated Pinewhisker's and Puddlepaw's wounds, and is now helping Crowflight give birth. He finds however that he cannot heal whatever is killing her. Honeywhisker comes out of the den and tells Frostflower to follow him. Frostflower begs to know if Crowflight and the kits are okay, Honeywhisker hesitates but eventualy tells him that while the kits are well, Crowflight won't make it. Frostflower is devastated, but quiets down as Honeywhisker tells him that Crowflight wants him to help her name the kits before she joins StarClan. He watches as they say their last goodbyes and name the kits, being particularly moved by Doekit being named after Deerheart. Crowflight trails off during her final words, and Honeywhisker cries silently, feeling that he could have saved her.

A moon passes, Honeywhisker goes into the nursery, greeting Doekit as he enters. He checks up on Frostflight and suggests to take him on a walk for some fresh air. As they leave the nursery Honeywhisker sees Rosethorn by the fresh-kill pile, he relives Deerheart's death - how she was talking to Birchstar and did nothing to help Deerheart - he wonders if he should tell someone, but tries to convince himself that he saw it wrong, and that his sister would never do that, his thoughts are interrupted by Frostflower, who expresses his fears over a war with ThunderClan. Honeywhisker comforts him, and rationalizes that ThunderClan isn't evil, not even Batstar, and that they would never do that. He gazes at Rosethorn one last time, and states that they should worry about Birchstar, who is the only enemy they're certain they have.

ThunderClan soon launches an attack on WindClan, and a huge battle ensues. During the battle Honeywhisker wanders into the leader's den, where he finds Goldenstar and Rosethorn both soaked in blood, overhearing Rosethorn saying she'll kill Goldenstar as many times as it takes. He's taken aback, and asks what happened to Goldenstar. Goldenstar quickly exclaims that Rosethorn took one of her lives, which Rosethorn denies, she tries to convince Honeywhisker that nothing happened, but this was the confirmation he needed. He tells her that he didn't want to believe it, but he but he couldn't deny what he saw. He desperately demands an explanation, questioning how Rosethorn could possibly still be on Birchstar's side while Rosethorn frantically states that Birchstar listens to reason, and says that, beacuse of her, Honeywhisker is still there. Honeywhisker pauses, asking her what she means by this, and Rosethorn reveals what she and Birchstar were talking about before she attacked Deerheart: Birchstar had set out to kill Coldpool and Honeywhisker that night, but Rosethorn talked her out of it, convincing her to spare Honeywhisker's life and kill Deerheart instead, as Rosethorn didn't want him dead and losing Deerheart would hurt Honeywhisker a lot more. She desperately tells him that Birchstar spared him, that *Rosethorn* spared him, however, all Honeywhisker that can take from her story is that Rosethorn was responsible for Deerheart's death. She tries to explain herself after he accuses her, but Honeywhisker screams at her, slashing her across the face. A fight breaks out between them, during which Honeywhisker accidentally slashes her throat. He quickly realizes what he's done and rushes to her side, frantically apologizing while trying to keep pressure on her wound, begging Goldenstar for help. While trying to save Rosethorn, Honeywhisker is quickly reminded of not only Deerheart's death, but everything else Rosethorn and Birchstar had done to him. He tearfully apologizes to Rosethorn and backs away from her, watching her slowly bleed out and screaming in agony once she's gone.

#### Killed Victims

*The following is a chronological list of victims that Honeywhisker has killed:*

* Rosethorn

#### Personality

Honeywhisker appears to be cheerful and interested in learning, but also insecure about messing up. He is always very friendly and understanding towards other cats, and rarely ever raises his voice or treats someone poorly. Ever since the deaths of Deerheart and Crowflight, he became a bit more melancholic, still treating everyone respectfully, but carrying massive feelings of guilt for not being able to save them.

#### Relationships

Deerheart: Honeywhisker appears to respect and care about his mentor, as well as his education. He treats Deerheart casually, insinuating that Deerheart is somewhat laid back in his training. Honeywhisker is said to see Deerheart as an older brother. Deerheart's death was devastating for him, and he carries the flower stained with his blood so that he always has a part of Deerheart with him. A little morbid, but it's all he has left of him.

Coldpool: It has been confirmed by the comic's creator that Honeywhisker has a "teeny tiny little crush" on Coldpool.

Rosethorn: They are said to have been close as kits but to have drifted apart as they grew older, partially due to their very different personalities. But Honeywhisker still always loved her and would do anything for her. Ever since the night of Deerheart's death he has been avoiding her, he is traumatized by that night but wants to believe that Rosethorn would never hurt him like this.

Frostflower: Since Crowflight's death Honeywhisker has been helping Frostflower deal with the grief, making them become a bit closer.

#### Fun Facts

* Honeywhisker gets his coat colors from Stonetail.
* Honeywhisker is gay, as confirmed by the comic's creator.
* Honeywhisker's yellow flower was originally going to be a flower crown. It was changed due to being too complicated for a comic.