Bloomfire

## Book Appearances

### Living

Shadows of Blood, Beyond the River, Deserve's Beginning, Ebonypaw's Loss, Starfaith's Fate, Rainheart's Love Bloodfur's Gift, Mistybreeze's Choice, Milkblaze's Suspicion

**Bloomfire** is an orange she-cat with white paws, muzzle, and chin, dark ginger ears, green eyes.

## Appearances and Mentions

### Beyond the River

#### Chapter 17

At the gathering, Stormstar announces that they have several new warriors, and after naming Maplefur, Rosebreeze, and Milkblaze, he adds that two more apprentices earned their names just yesterday: Rainheart and Bloomfire.

The clans cheer their names, and Iceslide sees the siblings sittin among the ShadowClan warriors, looking ready to burst with pride. Bloomfire's tail is wrapped around her paws, her eyes shining as the cats call her new name.

### Milkblaze's Suspicion

#### Allegiances

Bloomfire is listed under Allegiances as a warrior of ShadowClan.

### Deserve's Beginning

#### Allegiances

Bloomfire is listed under Allegiances as a warrior of ShadowClan.

### Rainheart's Love

#### Allegiances

Bloomfire is listed under Allegiances as a warrior of ShadowClan.

#### Chapter 1

Bloompaw wakes up Rainpaw at dawn for a training session. He tries to go back to sleep, but she prods him, telling him that Greenpine and Ashcloud are waiting outside. When Rainpaw gets up, she purrs and leaves the den. He follows. Bloompaw stands beside Ashcloud, her tail whisking back and fourth.

She and Rainpaw exchange an amused look when they see the affection between their mentors. They think it's awkward. When Rainpaw excitedly asks if Poppypaw and Bluerain are joining them, Bloompaw chuckles. Bluerain gazes at her kits warmly and says she'd like to see how their training is coming along, adding that she's proud of them. She says that afterwards they should tell Carrottail about the training session. It is noted that Bloompaw and her kin visit him often in the elders den to try to cheer him up and remind him that he's cared for.

As they leave the camp, Bloompaw playfully teases her brother about his obvious feelings for Poppypaw. He insists that they're just best friends.

In the forest, Bloompaw is climbing a tree. When attempting to catch a thrush, she nearly falls and is stuck dangling from a branch, struggling to hold on. Rainpaw is terrified for her. Poppypaw climbs up and helps her down safely. Bloompaw is relieved, but shaken, and Bluerain takes her to camp to get some thyme from the medicine cats.

When Rainpaw realizes that he does love Poppypaw, he notes that Bloompaw was right.

####  Chapter 2

The apprentices are about to have their assessments. Bloomfire is sitting near Flamepaw, who looks nervous. He worries that he won't pass his assessment, adding that Stormstar is going to be there. Bloomfire gives him a nudge and says it's impossible for him to fail. She tells him that he'll do great, and Stormstar will see that. Then they can be warriors together. Flamepaw looks at her warmly, thanking her and saying he can't wait.

Rainheart is happy for his sister, noting that she and Flamepaw be mates before long. Though Flamepaw was still an apprentice, he was only a few moons younger than her. They had spent their apprenticeship together up until a few moons ago when Bloomfire earned her warrior name. Flamepaw couldn't wait to join her as a warrior and be able to hunt, patrol, and share a den with her.

Poppywing comments that Bloomfire will be happy when he's earned his warrior name, adding that they make a good couple. Rainheart agrees.

While Rainheart and Poppywing are hunting, they hear shrieks and snarls. When they reach the clearing, they find the cats fighting two foxes.

Copperpaw and Timberpaw are pressed against the bushes at the side of the clearing, their fur bristling as Flamepaw and Bloomfire crouch in front of them protectively, glaring at the foxes.

The fox lunges at Bloomfire and she shrieks as it drags her forward by her hind leg. Rainheart is terrified for his sister and about to start toward her when Flamepaw lets out a furious screech at the fox to let her go and attacks it. It snarls and releases Bloompaw. She tumbles to the ground, blood trickling from her hind leg. Copperpaw and Timberpaw run to her side and look down at her anxiously.

The fox shakes Flamepaw loose and sends him flying straight into Copperpaw, knocking him off his paws from where he was crouched beside Bloomfire.

After the fox chases Stormstar away, Milkblaze tells them that they need to leave and to help the wounded. Flamepaw and Copperpaw help Bloomfire to her paws, letting her lean on them as she winces from the pain in her hind leg.

As they head back through the trees toward camp, every cat is silent and solemn, processing the fact that their leader will not return with them.

#### Chapter 3

Rainheart tenses when he catches sight of Bloomfire. She's laying on her side as Dewpaw presses cobwebs to the bite in her leg. Flamepaw is crouched beside her, his eyes lit with anxiety as he tells her not to worry, and everything is going to be okay. He covers her head and ears with licks, adding that she was very brave.

Bloomfire dryly purrs back "So were you", her eyes dull with pain and exhaustion.

When Carrottail urges her to retire, he says that they could spend the rest of their days in the elders den, watching Rainheart and Bloomfire be the best warriors in ShadowClan. He adds that they can tell stories to their grandkits, because StarClan knows they're both having some. He gives Rainheart an amused look, and he grows hot with embarrassment.

During Flamepaw's warrior ceremony, Bloomfire watches from behind him in the crowd, her eyes shining with pride. When he's made a warrior, Bloomfire purrs his new name and rushes to his side, giving him a nuzzle. Flameheart purrs loudly and twines his tail with hers.

Rainheart notes that they're finally warriors together, his heart warm with happiness for his sister. He guesses that he'll be seeing a lot less of her now that she can spend time with Flameheart. They move aside as Depthstar goes on to name Copperpaw.

####  Chapter 4

Bloomfire calls Rainheart, breaking him out of his thoughts, and he looks up to see her and Flameheart padding toward them, their pelts brushing. Stripedpaw trots happily alongside his mentor. Bloomfire's eyes shine with happiness as they reach them, and she tells him that Flameheart is going out for a hunting session with Stripedpaw. She says that she's going along and asks if he and Poppywing would like to join them.

When he and Poppywing agree, Flameheart purrs "Great!" and turns away, telling Stripedpaw to come on. He adds that he'll get to learn from four warriors today. Stripedpaw's tail is high in the air as he says "Awesome!" and hurries after his mentor. Bloomfire, Rainheart, and Poppywing follow.

In the forest, Flameheart praises Stripedpaw and asks him to show him his hunting crouch. He watches as Stripedpaw drops into a crouch and asks "Like this?", his eyes flashing up to his mentor. Flameheart crouches beside him and studies his position, praising him, but reminding him not to let his tail touch the ground, as if it brushes against leaves or twigs, he'll give himself away. Stripedpaw says "Oh, right" and quickly lifts his tail from the ground.

Rainheart sits between Bloomfire and Poppywing, watching Flameheart demonstrate a hunting crouch to Stripedpaw. Rainheart wonders if he'll ever have an apprentice. Bloomfire lets out a purr and comments warmly that Flameheart is such a great mentor. She gazes at him, prompting "Isn't he?" Poppywing agrees, looking at Rainheart warmly as she says that he will be too.

Bloomfire flicks her ear back at a rustling sound and turns her head, looking up into the branches of the tree. She comments that there's a bird up there. Poppywing's ears prick forward as she says "Is there? Not for long!" And starts climbing the tree.

When Poppywing returns to the ground, she hesitates before turning to the others and asking if they'll excuse them, as she'd like to speak to Rainheart alone. Flameheart says of course and dips his head, turning away and flicking his tail. He tells Stripedpaw to come on, and they'll try hunting frogs in the marsh. The apprentice hesitates before following. Bloomfire casts Rainheart and Poppywing a worried look before joining Flameheart and Stripedpaw.

Poppywing watches them until they disappear into the trees.

#### Chapter 5

Bloomfire calls Rainheart and pokes her head into the nursery where he's visiting Poppywing. She tells him that Cobratail wants to know if he'd like to join a patrol. She adds that he spends so much time in here, he's starting to smell like a queen. Rainheart lets out an amused purr and says very funny, then hesitates, saying he should stay with Poppywing. Poppywing says that she loves seeing him, but he can't avoid his duties. She'll be here when he gets back.

After some hesitation, Rainheart agrees. As he follows Bloomfire into the clearing, she looks at him in amusement and comments that any cat would think he's the one having kits. He shoots her a look, and she purrs that she's just teasing, her eyes warming as she says she's happy for him. Rainheart thanks her happily, gently nudging her and asking if Cobratail really wanted him for a patrol, or if she was just trying to get him out of the nursery.

She purrs that he does and leads him to the center of the clearing where Cobratail and some other warriors are.

#### Chapter 6

Rainheart was chosen to go on the dawn patrol with Bloomfire, Timberstorm, and Rosebreeze. He's noted to have been distracted most of the time, daydreaming about what his kits would be like. But no cat got angry with him, as they all seemed to understand his excitement. It's sunhigh when they return to camp.

When Rainheart paces outside the nursery, Bloomfire says "Great StarClan, Rainheart, stay still for a moment!", and he pauses, resisting the urge to continue pacing. He sees his sister sitting with Flameheart not far from him, her eyes gleaming with amusement. Rainheart admits that he can't help it, his heart pounding in his chest as he says he's so nervous, but excited. He pauses to ask the medicine cats how Poppywing is.

Dewstorm purrs and tells Bloomfire to talk to her brother, as if he doesn't get his mind on something else soon and stop pacing, he's afraid his paws are going to fall off. As Rainheart sighs, Bloomfire purrs "of course" and waves her tail at him, telling him to come here.

He reluctantly pads over and sits beside his sister, silently noting that she'd be nervous too if her mate was kitting. He looks over his shoulder sharply as Poppywing yowls softly. Bloomfire asks what has him so worried, and he slowly returns his attention to her as she adds that she's never seen him like this. He hesitates, the anxiety churning in his stomach. He decides to confess his fears to his sister. He admits that he's worried about Poppywing, and asks what if something goes wrong, and will the kits like him. Her eyes soften as she starts to respond, and Rainheart interrupts, staring at her anxiously as he asks if she thinks he'll be a good father.

Bloomfire promises that of course he will. She pauses, her eyes gleaming teasingly as she comments that he's a bit young to be having kits. He lets out an amused purr, feeling his stress ease. He points out teasingly that she will be too, curling his tail as he adds that every cat in ShadowClan has noticed she and Flameheart. Her eyes widen, and Flameheart lets out a purr, giving his chest a few embarrassed licks. She purrs "Maybe". Another yowl comes from the nursery, but Rainheart tries to ignore it. He doesn't want to think about Poppywing in pain. He's enjoying conversing with his sister. He's grateful for her company and silently notes that he needs her more than ever now, to distract him. He perks up at a delightful thought and looks at Bloomfire and Flameheart happily, saying that if they hurry up, maybe their kits can play together and train together. Bloomfire exchanges an affectionate look with Flameheart, and she purrs "maybe". Rainheart is amused as he thinks it's much more than a maybe.

When Rainheart nearly attacks Dewstorm, Bloomfire gasps his name and grabs him, pulling him backwards. He stumbles back and spins, finding himself glaring into Bloomfire's alarmed face. Beside her, Flameheart stares at him in shock. He rasps that something's wrong and he has to be there, unable to hide his fear. He turns toward the den again, but Bloomfire intercepts him and sits down, wrapping her tail around him and telling him it's alright, her voice filled with concern. He tells him that Hawkfeather and Dewstorm will take care of everything, and it'll be okay. She gently begins lapping at his fur, but he's unable to relax. He keeps his anxious gaze fixed on the nursery as he trembles against his sister, his fur bristling in fear as he silently wills StarClan to let Poppywing be okay.

When Poppywing lets out another cry, he jerks away from Bloomfire, stepping toward the nursery, wondering what's happening in there. Hawkfeather allows him in, and he races in.

The second Rainheart races out of the nursery, Bloomfire leaps to her paws in alarm, starting to ask what happened, but he ignores her and runs out of the camp.

When standing outside the fox den, Bloomfire asks what he's doing here, and he's startled to hear his sister's meow behind him. Part of him wants to turn to her and cry into her fur, and let her comfort him as she had earlier. But the truth is that she can't comfort him, no cat but Poppywing can. That isn't all. He knows that he couldn't go through with this if he saw Bloomfire's face. It would change his mind, and he has no will but to do anything but be with Poppywing once more. He rasps that he can't live without Poppywing, his head low as he refuses to look at her.

Bloomfire says that she has great news, one of his kits is alive, he was hidden in the blood and moss. She tries to sound happy, but her voice shakes. She's afraid for him, and it makes Rainheart's heart ache even more.

He's surprised at this news, but feels agony pierce his heart at the thought of Poppywing. He growls that he doesn't care, feeling his heart twist with misery as he speaks words that he thought he'd never say. He says that the kit means nothing to him now. He opens his eyes and looks down into the shadows of the den as he says that all he wants is Poppywing.

For a moment, it's silent. Then Bloomfire speaks, her voice shaking as he suggests they go back to camp. The sound of his sister's voice is killing him. Rainheart knows that if he's going to do this, it has to be now. He rasps at Bloomfire to name the kit Bloodkit, hardly understanding his words as he speaks his heart. He adds that that's all he is, a scrap of Poppywing's blood.

He tells Poppywing that he's coming, his voice cracking as he adds that they can be together in StarClan. The thought of being with her again gives him courage, and he leaps forward. Bloomfire yowls his name, but he ignores it and runs further into the tunnel.

### Shadows of Blood

#### Allegiances

Bloomfire is listed under Allegiances and Allegiance Update 1 as a warrior of Shadowclan

Bloomfire is listed under Allegiance Update 2 as a queen of Shadowclan, mother to Flameheart's kits: Cardinalkit, Heatkit, Foxkit, and Applekit.

Bloomfire is listed under Allegiance Update 3, Allegiance Update 4, Allegiance Update 5, Allegiance Update 6, and Final Allegiances as a warrior of ShadowClan.

#### Prologue

Bloomfire says "Great StarClan, Rainheart, stay still for a moment!". Rainheart stops pacing and looks at his sister, who sits with her mate, eyes gleaming with amusement. Rainheart says he can't help it, as he's so nervous, but excited. Dewstorm purrs to Bloomfire and suggests she talk to her brother, as if he doesn't get his mind on something else soon, he's afraid his paws are going to fall off.

Bloomfire's eyes gleam as she says of course and waves her tail as Dewstorm disappears back into the den, telling Rainheart to come here. Rainheart reluctantly turns and sits by his sister. She asks what has him so worried, adding the she's never seen him like this. He admits he's worried about Poppywing and fears something will go wrong, or the kits won't like him. Bloomfire starts to say his name, but he goes on and anxiously asks if she thinks he'll be a good father. Bloomfire's eyes soften as she promises of course he will, then teases that he's a bit young to be having kits.

Rainheart lets out an amused purr as he points out that she will be too, curling his tail as he adds that every cat in ShadowClan has noticed she and Flameheart. Bloomfire's eyes widen, and Flameheart gives his chest a few embarrassed licks. She purrs "oh, well, maybe". Rainheart perks up at a delightful thought and says that if they hurry up, maybe their kits will play together and train together. Bloomfire and Flameheart exchange an affectionate glance, and she wraps her tail around him as she purrs "Maybe".

When Dewstorm refuses to let Rainheart in the den, he nearly attacks the medicine cat, but Bloomfire says his name and grabs his butt, pulling him backwards. He stumbles back and spins to see her alarmed face. He says that something is wrong and he has to be there. He turns toward the den again, but Bloomfire wraps her tail around him and tries to sooth him, telling him Hawkfeather and Dewstorm will take care of everything, and it's going to be okay. She gently laps at his fur, but he doesn't relax, staring at the nursery anxiously.

Bloomfire and Flameheart are sitting together, looking at the nursery anxiously. When Rainhearts bursts out of the den, Bloomfire says his name and leaps to her paws, starting to ask what happened, but she shoots past her without saying a word and leaves the camp. She looks at the nursery anxiously, almost certain of what happened. She steps toward the nursery, then hesitates and looks back at the camp entrance where Rainheart left. She thinks he needs some time. She sighs and pads into the den, preparing herself for the worst.

Her heart lurches when she sees Poppywing's body. She whispers "Oh no". Dewstorm looks at her and asks where Rainheart went. She tells him that he left the camp and that she thinks he needs some time alone. She gazes at the body sadly, then slowly sits with the medicine cats, asking about the kits. They tell her none came. It's very quiet, and Bloomfire stares at the bloody moss under Poppywing. A scrap of moss shifts, and she blinks, wondering if she imagined it. The moss shifts again and squeaks, and she exclaims "Look!", hope filling her heart as she wonders if it could be. The medicine cats look at her in bewilderment as she carefully paws at the moss. It cries again, and she pulls the scrap closer to her to discover it's a kit. Dewstorm hurries to Bloomfire's side, and she pulls the kit close with one paw as she and Dewstorm lick the kit clean of blood.

Bloomfire studies the kit, then stands and says she has to tell Rainheart, he'll be so happy. She races out of the den. Flameheart looks up when he sees her and stands, quietly asking what's going on and if Poppywing is dead. She gives a small nod and tells him one kit survived, and she needs to tell Rainheart.

She races through the forest and follows Rainheart's scent. She's confused when she finds the scent leading toward the ThunderClan border. She recalls that just yesterday, Cougarfoot's patrol found that a fox had moved into an old badger den by the border. Depthstar advised all cats to stay clear of the area until they decided how to tackle it. Bloomfire thinks Rainheart must have forgotten and dashes forward, feeling more and more anxious as she grows closer to the den. She stops dead in her tracks when she nears it and sees Rainheart sitting outside the den with his back to her. The stench of fox fills her nose, almost making her feel sick.

She warily rasps his name and takes a step toward him, asking what he's doing here. He rasps that he can't live without Poppywing. Bloomfire flattens her ears nervously and steps closer. She tells him she has great news. One of his kits is alive. He was hidden in the blood and moss. She tries to sound happy, but her voice shakes. Rainheart growls that he doesn't care, and that kit means nothing to him now. All he wants is Poppywing. Bloomfire swallows, her fur bristling with tension at being so close to the fox den. She urges them to go back to the camp. Rainheart tells her to name the kit Bloodkit, as that's all he is, a scrap of Poppywing's blood. Bloomfire barely hears as he quietly tells Poppywing he's coming, and they can be together in StarClan.

Bloomfire yowls his name as he jumps into the fox den. She instinctively shoots forward to save her brother, but the moment she hears the snarl from the den, she halts and forces herself to step back. She realizes that he's trapped in there now, and the fox will corner him. There's nothing she can do. She closes her eyes and hangs her head, her tail drooping as she listens to the fox kill Rainheart. She longs to run away from the horrible sound, but her paws feel frozen to the ground. When it goes silent, Bloomfire finds the strength to move her paws and staggers backwards, shaky with each step as she thinks "Oh, Rainheart".

During the vigil for Rainheart and Poppywing, Bloomfire sits near the edge of the clearing, her head bowed. Flameheart sits beside her with his tail wrapped around her. It's noted that the moment Bloomfire had delivered the tragic news about Rainheart had been horrible. The clan had already been stunned and upset by Poppywing's death. Bloomfire and Rainheart's bother, Bluerain, had taken it the hardest. She had wailed out in grief and tried to leave the camp to find Rainheart's body. To stop her had been the hardest thing Bloomfire had ever had to do.

When cats argue about who will care for Rainheart's kit, Depthstar draws in a deep breath and says that he has considered something and has consulted Cobratail about it. He agrees with his suggestion. Bloomfire looks at Depthstar curiously, wondering who he's chosen. She hopes it isn't Poisonedsap. Something about her rubs her the wrong way. She thinks perhaps Sunflower or Diamondrain.

When Depthstar says Bloomfire's name, she jumps a little, her eyes widening when she meets his gaze, Suddenly every cat in the clan has their eyes on her. She asks "Y-yes?". Depthstar twitches his tail and asks if she'd like to raise Rainheart's kit. Bloomfire is speechless for a moment. Bluerain murmurs that she and Flameheart would be fine parents. Bloomfire says she wasn't prepared for this and hesitates, looking at Flameheart and asking what he thinks. He twitches his ear and says he's wanted to raise kits, but he always imagined that they would be theirs. He pauses and says that if they do this, they would have to raise him to believe that he's theirs. They could never have kits of their own.

Bloomfire flicks her tail and says they don't need to lie to him. Flameheart tilts his head and quietly asks if she'd rather have him know that his mother died giving birth to him and his father didn't want to stay with him. Bloomfire's heart sinks, and she thinks for a moment before quietly agreeing, raising her head to Depthstar and saying they'll take him. Depthstar dips his head and thanks her.

When Depthstar asks Bloomfire what she'll name him, she immediately says Bloodkit. There are several gasps, and even Flameheart casts her a startled look, echoing the name. Bloomfire quietly says that it was Rainheart's last request, and she cannot ignore it. It's quiet for a moment, then Depthstar says alright, Bloodkit it is.

#### Chapter 1

Bloodkit is watching Swiftkit and Stonekit play fight. Bloomfire says his name, and he jumps a little, turning to see her laying behind him, gazing at him sympathetically as she suggests he play with his denmates. He hesitates and shifts closer to her, quietly saying that they play so rough, and they probably won't like him anyway. Bloomfire tells him not to be silly and licks his head, saying of course they'll like him. She encourages him to go on and say hello.

Bloodkit watches as the kits circle each other, worrying that he'll get hurt. Bloomfire murmurs "go on" and gently nudges him with her nose, and he hesitantly pads over to him. When Swiftkit says he'll play with him, Bloomfire purrs behind him.

When seeing the friendliness in Swiftkit's eyes, Bloodkit notes that only Bloomfire and Flameheart have ever looked at him with such acceptance. As they play mossball, Bloodkit decides that Swiftkit, Bloomfire, and Flameheart like him, and maybe that's all he needs.

As Bloodkit wonders what's wrong with him, Swiftkit asks if he's asked Bloomfire. Bloodkit says she told him he's done nothing wrong, but he doesn't believe her. When Swiftkit asks if he really thinks his mother would lie to him, Bloodkit decides that she and Flameheart would never lie to him. He puts a lot of trust into them and knows that no matter what, they'll always give him the truth. He feels a pang of comfort in knowing this.

After the thorn incident, Flameheart suggests they get back to the nursery, as Bloomfire is waiting. Bloodkit growls anxious and asks if she'll be mad at him. Flameheart promises she won't, and he can tell them both what really happened.

#### Chapter 2

When Flameheart pads into the nursery with Bloodkit, Bloomfire is laying in her nest, looking ready to go to sleep. She asks what happened, adding that she heard Swiftkit had an accident. Flameheart sets Bloodkit down in front of her and tells her Swiftkit had a little quarrel with some thorns, but he'll be alright.

She looks at Bloodkit and asks if he's alright, and Bloodkit looks down, unable to meet her gaze. He wonders if Flameheart will tell her what happened, if she'll be mad, and if she'll believe him if he tells her the truth. Bloomfire says his name and stares at him, her eyes growing round with concern.

When Bloodkit doesn't respond, Flameheart tells her that the clan thinks he pushed Swiftkit into the thorns. Bloomfire exclaims that he'd never do that, and Flameheart agrees. He says the clan wouldn't hear him out, and asks Bloodkit to tell them exactly what happened. Bloodkit shuffles his paws and asks what it matters, as the clan still thinks he did it. Flameheart tells him to nevermind that, as they know he didn't. He says if he tells them exactly what happened, they can tell Depthstar, and he'll understand.

He explains what happened, guilty as he says he never meant for Swiftkit to get hurt. Bloomfire begins lapping at his fur and says that of course he didn't. After Flameheart leaves to speak to Depthstar, Bloodkit looks up at Bloomfire anxiously and asks if he can go see Swiftkit. She gazes at him and says of course.

When Bloodkit returns to the nursery, Bloomfire is still laying in her nest, Flameheart sitting close to her. They look at him as he runs in. After Flameheart tells him Depthstar believes him, Bloodkit lets out a delighted purr and races at Bloomfire, pressing himself against her pelt and crying out in joy. She purrs and nuzzles his head. Bloodkit purrs loudly as his parents cuddle him.

#### Chapter 3

Bloodkit and Swiftkit are racing around the nursery, playing tag. Bloomfire gasps as they leap over her, and warily tells them to watch out for Diamondrain's kits, as they're too young for such rough play. Diamondrain says it's alright, purring that she's keeping an eye on those rascals. Bloomfire purrs and tells her to wait until hers are that age, as they're nothing but trouble.

Bloodkit looks over his shoulder and stops, saying "Hey!", and Bloomfire lets out an amused purr, her eyes glowing with affection. Swiftkit barrels into him and pins him on his stomach, triumphantly yowling that he got him. Bloodkit exclaims that it's not fair, as Bloomfire distracted him. Swiftkit gets off him, and Bloodkit shakes out his fur.

As Swiftkit and Stonekit fight, Bloodkit is unable to watch anymore and looks back at Bloomfire anxiously, begging her to do something and make them stop. Bloomfire looks uncomfortable and exchanges a look with Diamondrain, who lowers her head and begins licking her kits. He looks from Bloomfire to Diamondrain in disbelief, wondering why they won't do anything. He looks back to the fight and tenses as he sees Poisonedsap looking at the queens, eyes gleaming in satisfaction. He wonders if she said something to them.

When Bloodkit's ear is torn open, Bloomfire leaps to her paws and says "Hey!", pulling him close with her paw. She wails as she asks if he's alright and covers him with fierce licks, pointing out his ear. She yowls for Hawkfeather to come quick, ignoring Poisonedsap's glare. Dewstorm arrives, and Bloomfire goes with the kits and Poisonedsap to the medicine den.

#### Chapter 4

That night, Bloodkit cuddles against Bloomfire in their nest, ready to sleep. She purrs good night and licks his head, adding sweet dreams. He purrs good night and curls into a ball, resting his chin on his paws.

Bloodkit awakes to a paw prodding his side, and he thinks it's Bloomfire. A voice tells him to wake up, and his eyes snap open, his heart skipping a beat as he realizes it's not Bloomfire, or any voice he recognizes.

Before Swiftkit follows Poisonedsap and Maplefur into the forest, he sees that Bloodkit is laying curled up asleep against Bloomfire.

#### Chapter 5

Poisonedsap murmurs to Swiftkit that if he tells any cat that he saw her kill Maplefur, she'll kill every cat in the nursery. His blood turns to ice as she names Diamondrain, Coldkit, Mistykit, Bloomfire, and his friend Bloodkit.

Swiftkit dares to say that she can't take on both queens. Her eyes gleam as she sits down and asks who said she was doing it alone. She says she's been in ShadowClan for many moons, and has made allies. Swiftkit's eyes widen as he wonders if it's possible there are more traitors in ShadowClan aware of her monstrous plot for revenge. Before she leaves, she tells him not to forget what she told him, as they will die.

Later that day, after Swiftkit snaps at him, Bloodkit turns away and heads back to Bloomfire and Diamondrain.

When Poisonedsap and her kits head into the clearing for their apprentice ceremony, Bloomfire steps to Bloodkit's side, and he looks up at her as he hopefully asks if they can join them. She purrs "Of course", and he eagerly runs to join Swiftkit, only to have Poisonedsap growl at him. He steps back warily, and Bloomfire sits beside him. She murmurs to him to take no notice of Poisonedsap, as she rarely has nice things to say to any cat.

As Depthstar begins speaking, Flameheart joins them. Bloodkit looks up as he and Bloomfire touch muzzles.

#### Chapter 6

Bloodkit misses having Swiftpaw in the nursery, but notes that on the bright side, Poisonedsap has returned to her warrior duties. Somehow the nursery feels safer without her. Bloomfire and Diamondrain seem relieved to have her gone too.

Bloodkit is thinking about Swiftpaw when Bloomfire rests her tail on his shoulder, and he snaps out of her thoughts, turning to see her looking at him in concern. She asks if he's alright.

Bloodkit looks down and tells her that Swiftpaw doesn't talk to him, and he doesn't think he wants to be his friend anymore. Bloomfire's eyes soften with sympathy, and she says she's sure that's not true. She licks his head and tells him Swiftpaw is an apprentice now and has more duties and responsibilities. She pauses before adding that they'll be seeing each other more often soon enough.

Bloodkit blinks and tilts his head, asking what she means. She lets out an amused purr and says to not tell her he's forgotten, reminding him he's being apprenticed today. His heart nearly shoots up into his throat when he remembers that today he's going to start training to be a warrior. He squeaks excitedly.

When Depthstar calls a clan meeting, Bloomfire lets out a purr, and Bloodkit turns to see Flameheart poke his head into the den and tell him it's time. Bloodkit starts toward Flameheart, but Bloomfire gasps "come here!" and pulls him close and begins lapping at his fur, saying his fur is a mess. Bloodkit squeaks "Okay, okay" and pulls away, adding that he has to go.

Flameheart lets out a purr and tells Bloomfire he looks fine. He turns away and waves his tail, asking if he's ready. Bloodkit says of course and bounds after him eagerly, Bloomfire following.

As Bloodkit heads to the meeting rock, he silently notes that the clan hates him. He was okay when he had Flameheart, Bloomfire, and Swiftpaw to like him, but he didn't think about this. If he's going to train to be a warrior, he'll have to face them.

After Bloodpaw is apprenticed, Flameheart, Bloomfire, and Dewstorm are the first to start chanting his name. Afterwards, Bloodpaw hears Bloomfire call out to him and turns just as she and Flameheart reach him. He purrs as she nuzzles him and tells him she's so proud of him. As Swiftpaw rushes over, Bloomfire and Flameheart pad away.

When Brownstripe begins telling the story of Deserve to Bloodpaw, he says that Boost and Song were taken into the clan, and their mother abandoned them outside the camp. Bloodpaw says he knows, as Bloomfire told him.

#### Chapter 9

When Bloodpaw returns to camp, Bloomfire gasps his name, and he sighs, thinking "oh no". She races over to him, her eyes wide with alarm as she asks what happened, seeing that he's bleeding. She sniffs at his pelt and asks if he's hurt before adding that she'll fetch Hawkfeather.

Bloodpaw starts to tell her not to, but Bloomfire yowls for Hawkfeather, and he flinches as every cat in the clearing looks at him. He silently and sarcastically thanks Bloomfire. When Hawkfeather pads out of his den and asks what's going on,

Bloomfire anxiously tells him that Bloodpaw is hurt, nudging him forward and adding that she thinks he was attacked. Bloodpaw mumbles that they were only training. Hawkfeather nods and turns away, telling Bloodpaw to come inside.

#### Chapter 10

During the battle with ThunderClan, Bloodpaw sees Bloomfire's pelt across the clearing, and Flameheart by her side as they face two ThunderClan warriors.

#### Chapter 11

During Bloodpaw's dream, he sees Flameheart and Bloomfire among the cats standing below the great rock, staring up at him in horror. He wails to them and asks why they won't move. The blood rises higher, and Bloodpaw lets out a wail as the cats below vanish under the surface.

When Bluerain asks if he knows they're kin, Bloodpaw looks at her curiously, asking really, and she nods, her eyes shining with warmth as she says she was his father's mother. Bloodpaw blinks, confused and asking if she means his mother, as Flameheart told him his mother's name was Mossbranch. He thinks he sees alarm light Bluerain's eyes for a second, and she corrects herself, saying she meant his mother, Bloomfire. She purrs and says old age must be making her forgetful.

Afterwards, He begins to think about Bluerain's words, wondering how she can mistake her daughter for a tom. It's strange even for an old cat. Bloodpaw spots Flameheart and Bloomfire clearing snow near the apprentices den and thinks of an explanation for Bluerain's mistake. He races over and calls Bloomfire. His parents turn to him, purring, and Bloomfire nuzzles him and asks what he's been up to.

Bloodpaw tells her he brought moss for the elders, then pauses, asking if she had a brother. She looks startled, fur prickling, and exchanges a glance with Flameheart, who looks uneasy. Before she can answer, Rosebreeze yowls, and Dewstorm announces she's begun kitting.

Bloodpaw sits near his parents, his question forgotten as he looks at the nursery.

That night at the gathering, Bloodpaw sits near his clanmates, looking around nervously. Swiftpaw, Bloomfire, and Flameheart haven't come, and he feels alone and vulnerable.

After Tornadopaw and Darkpaw make fun of him, Bloodpaw wonders why his parents gave him such a stupid name. He decides that he needs to know.

When the gathering is over, Bloodpaw races into the camp and heads straight for the warriors den. The question has been burning in his mind all night. He wonders why he hasn't asked them before, noting that he should have. He weaves around the sleeping cats and prods Flameheart, whispering his name.

Flameheart awakes and blinks up at him drowsily, starting to ask what's up. Bloodpaw hisses that he needs to ask him something.

Bloomfire awakes and asks what's going on. Bloodpaw opens his jaws to speak, but Cliffshade hisses at them to be quiet. Bloomfire suggests they go into the clearing where they won't disturb anyone. Bloodpaw turns and leads his parents out of the den and to the side of the clearing.

Flameheart prompts him, and Bloodpaw stares at him, saying he needs to know and asking why they called him Bloodkit. They look hesitant to respond and exchange a look. Bloodkit desperately asks why, saying that every cat mocks him because of it, and it's the reason he's been hated his whole life. Bloomfire murmurs that he's not hated. but Bloodpaw insists that he is. He begs them to tell him why.

As Bloomfire hesitates, Flameheart jumps in and says that the answer is obvious, they named him Bloodkit because of his red tabby fur. Bloodpaw asks why they couldn't have called him Redkit or Russetkit, as they would have matched his pelt too. He asks why blood was the first thing they thought of.

Bloomfire steps forward and licks his head, murmuring to him to calm down. She tells him that a name is just a name, and it doesn't define him. He was always meant to be Bloodkit. It was written in the stars. Bloodpaw replies "sure" and looks down.

Flameheart turns away and softly tells him to go to sleep, as he has training tomorrow. Bloomfire follows, and Bloodpaw stares after them.

#### Chapter 12

Bloodpaw notes that recently, even Flameheart and Bloomfire push him away, constantly asking him to give them time to be alone. Bloodpaw is hurt by this and can't understand why they don't want him around.

Depthstar is about to end the clan meeting when Bloomfire stands and announces that she has something to say. Depthstar sits back down as several cats turn to look at her, and he prompts her to go on.

Bloodpaw looks at his mother, blinking. She and Flameheart sit close together, looking excited and proud. He wonders what's going on. Flameheart and Bloomfire exchange a warm look before Bloomfire speaks and purrs that she and Flameheart are expecting kits.

Bloodpaw stares in shock, realizing this is why they wanted him to give them time alone. His heart races with delight for the first time in moons, silently noting that he's going to have brothers and sisters, more kin.

He lets out a purr and bounds over to his parents, pushing through Greenpine and Ashcloud to press his head against Bloomfire's. He blurts out that it's great and he's so happy for them. He turns and bumps his head affectionately against Flameheart's shoulder, and they purr loudly. Bloomfire wraps her tail around Bloodpaw and nuzzles him, purring that he's going to be a great brother.

#### Chapter 13

Bloodpaw is sitting outside the nursery impatiently. He longs to see what's happening inside, wondering if Bloomfire will be alright, how many cats there will be, and if they'll be healthy.

Poisonedsap tells her kits they'll go back to the nursery as soon as Bloomfire's kits arrive. When Falconkit asks how long that'll take, she narrows her eyes and says it depends on how well the kitting goes. Bloodpaw gets nervous. He anxiously asks if something will go wrong and if Bloomfire will be okay.

When Poisonedsap doesn't respond, his stomach churns with anxiety. Song assures him that Bloomfire will be fine and is in good paws. Bloodpaw still feels easily, asking if Dewstorm will be able to handle it on his own. Song reassures him that Dewstorm has plenty of experience.

Soon, Dewstorm steps out of the nursery, looking weary but happy as he tells Bloodpaw that he can go in.

Bloodpaw's heart quickens with excitement, and he hesitates before ducking into the nursery, brushing past Dewstorm. The moment he enters the den, warmth spreads through him. Bloomfire is laying in her nest with four kits at her belly, her eyes closed contently. Flameheart sits over them, then turns and says Bloodpaw's name. Bloodpaw has never seen him so happy.

Bloomfire opens her eyes and blinks warmly at Bloodpaw, telling him to come meet his brothers and sisters. Bloodpaw's heart swells as he pads closer and peers down at the kits. After Flameheart introduces Cardinalkit and Foxkit, Bloomfire murmurs that the dark ginger and white tom is Heatkit, rasping her tongue over his head. She adds that the yellow tabby she-cat is Applekit.

Bloodpaw purrs loudly and admires the kits, happy that he has more kin in the clan, and they'll like him. He says they're amazing and touches his nose to Bloomfire's, and Flameheart wraps his tail around him. For the first time in moons, Bloodpaw feels a warm sense of belonging. He notes that even if he doesn't have the clan, he'll always have his family. They're all he needs.

#### Chapter 14

When Depthstar calls a clan meeting, the queens and elders pad out of their dens, blinking away sleep. Though unnamed, Bloomfire is one of them.

When Depthstar explains how Bloodpaw helped to save Dewstorm, Bloodpaw sees Flameheart and Bloomfire sitting near the nursery, eyes blazing with pride.

After Bloodfur is made a warrior, Flameheart and Bloomfire cheer his name. The next thing he knows, they're at his sides weaving around him. Bloomfire tells him she's so proud of him and licks his ear. Bloodfur's heart swells with pride.

#### Chapter 15

When the kits tackle Bloodfur and urge him to show them a hunting crouch, Bloomfire watches them warmly from where she lays in her nest at the back of the den, purring that Bloodfur can't show them anything if they're clinging to him like fleas. The kits quickly scramble off of him.

When Bloodfur leads the kits out of the nursery, Bloomfire follows and sits outside the den, watching her kits warmly.

#### Chapter 16

Bloodfur notes that two moons have passed, and it's finally time for Bloomfire's kits to begin training.

When Depthstar calls a meeting, the kits race out of the nursery, and Bloomfire follows them more slowly, calling that she has to clean them up first. Flameheart joins her and purrs that they look fine.

After the ceremony, Flameheart and Bloomfire call Bloodfur and approach, eyes shining with pride. As Bloomfire nuzzles Cardinalpaw, Flameheart purrs that he's so happy Depthstar let him mentor one of them, as he knows he can trust him more than any other warrior. Bloodfur promises to train him well, and says he's in good paws. Bloomfire purrs of course he is.

When Bloodfur says he crossed the thunderpath to fetch Spicewhisker moons ago, Cardinalpaw perks up and says that Bloomfire's told him that story, and how he saved Dewstorm's life.

After Bloodfur's fight with Revengeheart, he sees Flameheart and Bloomfire standing near the warriors den, shock lighting their eyes.

#### Chapter 17

When thinking about the fight with Revengeheart, Bloodfur remembers the stunned looks on the faces of his parents and Cardinalpaw, knowing he let them down. It's noted that even though they had understood the situation and forgiven Bloodfur since, he's still ashamed.

After Brownstripe dies, orphaning he and Rosebreeze's kits, Bloodfur silently thanks StarClan that both his parents are still alive.

After Brownstripe and Diamondrain are killed, Bloomfire wonders who could be doing this and why.

When Bloodfur is accused of murder, Bloomfire exclaims that's not true, fury lighting her eyes as she says he would never kill any cat. Blackstorm spits at her to prove it.

After the clan backs off, Bloomfire calls his name as she rushes over and presses against Bloodfur, but he ignores her and stares at Flameheart and asks what Poisonedsap was talking about. He dares he ask if he is his son, and what she meant by being born in blood. Flameheart doesn't speak, but his eyes are filled with the emotions of a father about to lose everything. Bloomfire whispers of course he's his son, but Flameheart shakes his head and murmurs that Bloodfur was going to find out sooner or later.

Bloodfur stares at him, numb with disbelief. Flameheart turns away and tells Bloodfur to come. He slowly pads after him, and Bloomfire starts to follow, but Flameheart turns and quietly says he'll tell him alone. Bloomfire hesitantly agrees and sits down.

After Flameheart tells Bloodfur he's not his father, Bloodfur asks if Bloomfire had another mate. Flameheart hangs his head as he reveals Bloomfire isn't his mother. Bloodfur's heart skips a beat, as he hadn't been prepared to lose both parents. His mind whirls as he asks who his parents are.

Flameheart draws in a deep breath and solemnly tells the story of Rainheart and Poppywing. He explains that he and Bloomfire were already mates and planned to have kits. They decided to take him in as their own.

Bloodfur's mind spins as he thinks about everything Flameheart told him. he raises his head, trembling as he meets his gaze and whispers that he lied to him. Flameheart stares at him numbly and apologizes again, saying they thought it was for the best. Bloodfur leaps to his paws, growing angry as he asks if it was best that he live his life through a lie and not know the names of his own parents. He can't believe that he and Bloomfire lied to him, as he trusted and looked up to them.

Flameheart's eyes are filled with distress as he tells Bloodfur they didn't want him to feel abandoned. Bloodfur asks if he'd rather he feel betrayed, anger pulsing through him. He can't believe that he's been treated differently just because of the way he was born, and Flameheart and Bloomfire just made it worse by lying to him.

Flameheart snaps they did what they thought was best for him, adding that Bloomfire wanted to have kits, but they put it off for him. His tone softens as he adds that they raised him as their own, and not a moment has gone by where he hasn't been proud to call him his son. They've loved and cared for him. Bloodfur hisses that it doesn't matter, they lied to him, and he'll never forgive them.

Flameheart's eyes light with pain, and he starts forward to rest his tail around him, but Bloodfur yowls that he never wants to speak to he or Bloomfire ever again. He says he's not his father and he'd be ashamed if he was. He sees the hurt in Flameheart's eyes for a moment before Bloodfur spins and runs into the night.

Bloodfur growls that Revengeheart is right, and his clanmates have done nothing but cause him pain, including Flameheart and Bloomfire. He asks Revengeheart to tell him how to make them pay.

#### Chapter 18

When Bloodfur awakens and remembers the events of last night, learning Flameheart and Bloomfire's secret, he's not their son, and they lied to him. He closes his eyes, grief weighing at his heart, but it only lasts a moment before anger replaces it. He digs his claws into the earth as he silently vows they'll pay for this. It's noted that he didn't return to camp last night, one reason being he didn't even want to look at Flameheart and Bloomfire.

When Bloodfur asks Revengeheart if he knew about his parents, he says no. As they walk through the forest, Bloodfur imagines his claws sinking into every cat who ever wronged him, noting Flameheart and Bloomfire.

When the group returns to camp, Bloodfur hopes that Flameheart and Bloomfire are still asleep.

#### Chapter 19

When Bloomfire's kits speak to Bloodfur, he asks if Flameheart and Bloomfire told them he's not their brother, to which Applepaw says yes. After Bloodfur says he doesn't love them and they turn away, he sees Flameheart and Bloomfire watching him and feels a surge of hatred. Cobratail glances at Flameheart and Bloomfire before going to speak to Bloodfur.

After telling Bloodfur that Poppywing would be proud of him, Cobratail adds that Flameheart and Bloomfire are too. At the mention of them, Bloodfur looks away crossly. Cobratail urges him not to be angry with them, as they raised and loved him as their own, and not every cat can do that for a kit who isn't theirs. Bloodfur is angry, as he didn't come here to talk about Flameheart and Bloomfire. Cobratail starts to talk about how Flameheart took him in despite not even being his kin, but Bloodfur cuts him off rudely.

#### Chapter 20

Bloodfur is still annoyed that Cobratail thought he could change his mind about Flameheart and Bloomfire.

When Deserve talks to Bloodfur in the forest, he reveals that Poisonedsap told him about his situation and how he was raised by cats he thought were his parents.

#### Chapter 21

Bloodfur notes that Cardinalpaw is a constant reminder of Flameheart and Bloomfire's lies.

#### Chapter 24

Bloodfur wakes up to Bloomfire brushing past him. She goes to the dirtplace, and he slowly and quietly leaves the den and crouches outside the dirtplace, waiting to kill her when she emerges. He doesn't think of the consequences, overpowered by hatred. He thinks he might be able to catch her inside and starts forward just as Mistybreeze speaks from behind him, startling him. He worries that she suspects he was going to kill Bloomfire. She invites him to go for a walk in the forest, and he agrees, urgent to leave before Bloomfire sees him.

In the forest, Mistybreeze asks Bloodfur if he really wants to kill Flameheart and Bloomfire, going on to say how lucky he is to have had them when her own parents paid little attention to her. Bloodfur is angered by this.

Later, Mistybreeze apologizes for bringing up Flameheart and Bloomfire, saying she just wanted to help. Bloodfur feels nothing will help and he'd rather act like they don't exist after they lied to him.

#### Chapter 27

When returning to camp with Cardinalpaw's body, Bloodfur dreads the thought of facing the clan, and notably Bloomfire.

Bloodfur backs away from Cardinalpaw's body as Bloomfire cries Cardinalpaw's name, and she and Flameheart shoot across the clearing to his body, horrified. Bloomfire presses her muzzle into Cardinalpaw's fur and lets out a long wail of grief. Heatpaw, Foxpaw, and Applepaw join them. Bloodfur is ashamed and can't look at them. She cries as she asks who did this to her poor kit. Crowmask responds that they all know who did this, accusing Bloodfur.

After Bloodfur confesses to the crime, Bloomfire is horrified, staring at him and crying as she asks how he could do this. Bloodfur cries that he's sorry. After Depthstar exiles Bloodfur, Bloomfire turns away.

#### Chapter 28

When reflecting on his horrible behavior, Bloodfur recalls how he tried to kill Bloomfire.

In the forest, Bloodfur explains to Castiel how Flameheart and Bloomfire raised him. He wishes he could take back everything he said and apologize to them both. When Castiel remarks that Revengeheart told him he hated them, Bloodfur is again conflicted. Castiel reminds Bloodfur how Flameheart and Bloomfire were always there for him and loved him despite what the clan thought. Bloodfur thinks that they might have done the right thing by lying to him. He thinks they were the best parents he could have asked for.

In the camp, Swiftstalker tells Bloodfur that Bloomfire's kits have become warriors.

#### Chapter 29

Bloodfur admits to Castiel that though a lot of cats treated him badly growing up, there were a lot who were good to him, naming Flameheart and Bloomfire and adding they were the best parents he could have asked for. They raised him and loved him as their own, and he can't thank them enough.

When Bloodfur questions why Swiftstalker never told any cat Poisonedsap killed Maplefur, Swiftstalker tells him his mother threatened to kill every cat in the nursery, including Bloomfire.

#### Chapter 30

When Bloodfur joins the leaders on the great rock to warn them about Deserve's Army, Flameheart and Bloomfire stare up at him in disbelief and say his name.

#### Chapter 32

Bloomfire cries Bloodfur's name, and he spins, ready to apologize to her for everything he's done. But his heart skips a beat when he sees her stare at him, eyes round and anxious. She sits close to her kits and Creamheart, who are huddled around someone.

Bloodfur shoots across the clearing, and Bloomfire steps back to let him in the circle, closing her eyes, and Flameheart lays dying. When Creamheart tells Bloodfur it's too late to save Flameheart, Bloomfire and her kits don't react to this news, and Bloodfur understands that they already knew, and Bloomfire had called him over to see Flameheart one last time.

Bloomfire whimpers Flameheart's name and curls around him, resting her head over his. Flameheart tells his family he loves them all and to take care of each other. After Flameheart dies, Bloodfur leans against Bloomfire, and she curls her tail around him. The family grieves quietly together for a long moment.

### Ebonypaw's Loss

#### Allegiances

Bloomfire is listed under Allegiances as a warrior of Shadowclan

### Starfaith's Fate

#### Allegiances

Bloomfire is listed under Allegiances as a warrior of ShadowClan.

### Mistybreeze's Choice

#### Allegiances

Bloomfire is listed under Allegiances as a queen of ShadowClan, the mother of Flameheart's kit: Bloodkit.

## Quotes

*"Don't play dumb. Everyone sees how close you and Poppypaw are. Everytime you look at her, your eyes grow round like a full moon over fourtrees!"*

-Bloompaw to Rainpaw in *"Rainheart's Love",* chapter 1

*"You? Fail? Impossible. You'll do great, Stormstar will see that. Then we can finally be warriors together!"*

-Bloomfire to Flamepaw about his assessment in *"Rainheart's Love",* chapter 2

*"Flameheart is such a great mentor. Isn't he?"*

-Bloomfire to Poppywing and Rainheart in *"Rainheart's Love",* chapter 4

*"Any cat would think you're the one having the kits. I'm just teasing. I'm happy for you."*

-Bloomfire to Rainheart in *"Rainheart's Love",* chapter 5

*"Great StarClan, Rainheart! Stay still for a moment!"*

-Bloomfire to Rainheart in *"Shadows of Blood",* prologue

*"I have to tell Rainheart! He'll be so happy!"*

 -Bloomfire to the medicine cats after discovering Bloodkit in *"Shadows of Blood",* prologue

*"But I have great news! One of your kits is alive! He was hidden in the blood and moss."*

-Bloomfire to Rainheart in *"Shadows of Blood",* prologue

*"It was Rainheart's last request. I cannot ignore it."*

-Bloomfire to the clan about naming the kit Bloodkit in *"Shadows of Blood",* prologue

*"Oh, Bloodkit... Of course you didn't."*

-Bloomfire to Bloodkit when he says he didn't mean to hurt Swiftkit in *"Shadows of Blood",* chapter 2

*"You're an apprentice now. I'm so proud of you!"*

-Bloomfire to Bloodpaw in *"Shadows of Blood",* chapter 6

*"Bloodpaw, calm down. A name is just a name. It doesn't define you. You were always meant to be Bloodkit. It was written in the stars."*

-Bloomfire to Bloodpaw in *"Shadows of Blood",* chapter 11

*"Who could be attacking us like this? And why?"*

-Bloomfire in *"Shadows of Blood",* chapter 17

*"That's not true! He would never kill any cat!"*

-Bloomfire about Bloodfur in *"Shadows of Blood",* chapter 17

## Character Development and Origins

Bloomfire is originally described as a dark fiery ginger she-cat with white paws, underbelly, a dark ginger blaze on her forehead, and green eyes. She's later given dark orange ears.

She was first created when I began making Bloodfur's backstory. She is the brother of Rainheart, and when Poppywing dies, Bloomfire raises Bloodfur as her own with her mate, Flamefur.

Bloomfire is in the original few chapters written about Bloodfur, which can be seen here.

## Gallery

Bloomfire's designBloomfire sticker / button designBloomfire with her family after giving birthBloomfire in Bloodfur's photo album meme