Ashenhawk

**Ashenhawk** is a beautiful silver she-cat with dark stripes and pale blue eyes.

## History

Ashenhawk is the medicine cat of ThunderClan. She is the sister to Flintstar, the leader, and Longbranch, the highest senior warrior. She is kind and patient, except when met with stupidity from her peers. Flintstar confides in Ashenhawk frequently, and often asks her to speak with StarClan on his behalf.
One morning, Yarrowstem enters the medicine cat's den with an inquiry for Ashenhawk. She tells her that her son, Rootkit, mentioned having a peculiar dream. Ashenhawk asks the kit to tell her about the dream. Rootkit tells her that he dreamt he was standing atop a large rock, and that there were many cats looking up at him. When he turned around, he was met by Firestar, an ancient leader of ThunderClan and considered as ThunderClan's ancient savior. Ashenhawk tells Yarrowstem that it is significant to be met by Firestar at such a young age, and that she will inform Flintstar of this.
Ashenhawk watches Rootkit grow into Rootpaw, and is impressed when he begins to have an interest in spirituality. He spends a lot of time in the medicine cat's den, asking Ashenhawk about various herbs and their properties. Ashenhawk teaches him for as long as Vinestep allows.
Later, Rootpaw is named a warrior of ThunderClan. Flintstar informs Ashenhawk that he is pleased with both Rootberry and Peartuft, and that they are ThunderClan's most promising warriors. Ashenhawk replies by saying that StarClan is also pleased with their progress as well.
When Marshthorn and Fennelspark's kits become apprentices, Flintstar asks Ashenhawk who she thinks the mentors should be. Marshthorn was one of Flintstar's most prized warriors, and his kits were held in high expectations. Ashenhawk tells him to give Rootberry one of them, in order to test his leadership skills. Flintstar says that he was leaning towards the same decision, and names Rootberry as the mentor to Quailpaw.
Not long after, Sootfall anounces to Ashenhawk and Flintstar that he wishes to retire to the elders' den. Flintstar abides to his wishes, but is left with the task of naming the new deputy. He is hesitant to pick Rootberry, due to his unique personality, but Ashenhawk insists that it is the right decision. She tells Flintstar that she had a dream at her last visit to the Moonpool that all made sense now: gentle flakes of soot falling onto an oak tree with large roots ripping from the earth. Flintstar accepts this advice, and names Rootberry as the new deputy to ThunderClan.
When Marshthorn is killed during a skirmish with ShadowClan, Flintstar is stricken with grief. He spends his coming days with his sister in the medicine cat's den, and she consoles him. Marshthorn visits her in a dream a few nights later and tells her that he is happy.
Flintstar falls ill to a mysterious illness. Ashenhawk works tirelessly, but is unable to save him from losing his final two lives. He joins the ranks of StarClan. Longbranch and Ashenhawk hold vigil for him that night, and bury him with lavender in his pelt. Afternoon the next day, Ashenhawk accompanies Rootberry to the Moonpool to get his nine lives. He is named Rootstar, leader of ThunderClan.