Sunripple

**Sunripple** is a yellow and gold tabby and white tom with yellow eyes.

#### Allegiances

Sunripple is listed under Allegiances, Allegiance Update 1, Allegiance Update 2, and Allegiance Update 3, Allegiance Update 4, Allegiance Update 5, Allegiance Update 6, and Allegiance Update 7 as a warrior of RiverClan.

#### Chapter 2

When Iceslide returns to camp, he sees Sunripple speaking quietly to Mudslip by the fresh kill pile.

#### Chapter 6

It is the night of a gathering. Just before the clans leave, Iceslide notices Sunripple standing by Dreamwhisper, purring. They bump heads before Sunripple slowly turns away, and she stares after him warmly.

Iceslide is glad to see that he isn't the only one with friends outside RiverClan and decides that Sunripple must understand that it's okay too. He must know how different it feels from being stuck with his own clanmates as well.

#### Chapter 9

Iceslide is chasing a mouse toward the old twoleg bridge when he bursts through the long grass and discovers Sunripple under the twoleg bridge with Dreamwhisper, purring and nuzzling her. At Iceslide's presence, they jerk apart in alarm

Sunripple stammers Iceslide's name, his fur bristling. Iceslide recognizes the she-cat as the one he saw him with at the gathering a few moons ago and asks if she's a WindClan cat.

Dreamwhisper says yes, and Sunripple steps closer to her, eying Iceslide. She whimpers and says that Iceslide is going to tell RiverClan, and it's over now.

Sunripple tells her it's okay and promises that nothing will keep them apart. He rests his chin on her head and glares at Iceslide, telling him to go ahead and tell the clan, as he's not ashamed of being in love.

Iceslide is still shocked at his discovery, noting that he never would have thought Sunripple would love a cat from another clan, and he's very good at hiding his secret. He says that he won't tell anyone.

They're startled, and Sunripple is in disbelief that he's not going to tell Shimmerstar. Iceslide says of course not, irritated as he thinks of how the clan wouldn't understand. He knows what it's like to have secrets and promises that Sunripple's is safe with him.

Dreamwhisper and shocks and asks if he really means it, and Iceslide promises. The couple exchange an uncertain look, and Sunripple studies Iceslide for a moment before nodding slowly, telling her that they can trust him, adding that he understands things like this.

Dreamwhisper sighs in relief and thanks him. Iceslide says they're welcome, and it's quiet and awkward for a moment. Sunripple hesitates and turns to her, telling her she should go and licking her head, proposing they meet again tomorrow.

She agrees, purring and nuzzling him. They touch noses before she turns away and hurries back toward the moor. Sunripple and Iceslide turn and pad back through RiverClan territory, neither cat speaking for a few moments. Sunripple starts to thank Iceslide when Mudslip calls to them, and they jump.

Mudslip tells them they're heading back to camp now, and they go. Iceslide glances behind him at Sunripple, silently hoping that he has more success in hiding his secret than he did.

#### Chapter 10

Iceslide awakes in the night to Sunripple prodding him. He urges him to be quiet and come with him as he looks around cautiously, afraid of waking someone. They leave the den, and Iceslide asks what's going on, wondering if it has something to do with Dreamwhisper. Sunripple says he'll see when they get out of the camp. They slip through a gap in the reed bed that lines the camp behind the apprentices den, a route that Iceslide knows well from sneaking out as an apprentice.

Iceslide is confused as they walk through the territory and asks Sunripple what's going on, but he doesn't respond. He leads him to Truffle and Sulfur, who are overjoyed to see Iceslide, who is surprised. He asks what's going on, and Sunripple looks amused as he explains that he met with Dreamwhisper earlier tonight and was on his way back when he found Truffle and Sulfur wandering around the outskirts of the territory, yowling Iceslide's name. Sunripple figured that they knew Iceslide and told them he'd go get him before they woke up the whole forest. Sulfur comments that he told Truffle to shut up, but he wouldn't listen.

Sunripple comments that they're lucky he heard them and not someone else. After the two leave, Iceslide turns to Sunripple and thanks him, hesitating as he asks if he won't tell anyone. Sunripple says that he won't, as Iceslide is keeping his secret, so he'll keep his. He turns away and flicks his tail for Iceslide to follow, wanting to talk to him about yesterday.

They walk together quietly in the peaceful night. Sunripple quietly says that he and Dreamwhisper have been meeting for moons, and they're in love. Iceslide says there's nothing wrong with that. Sunripple sighs and says not according to the warrior code. He goes on to say that the code can keep them safe, but also hold them back from happiness and the freedom to love. He points out that Iceslide understands that. He's always been adventurous, and he's made good friends, but the clan despises him for it. They agree that the code isn't fair.

Sunripple says that the warrior code tells them to find a mate within their clan, but sometimes there is no cat in the clan meant for them. He asks if this means they should be destined to be alone. Iceslide agrees and realizes how much they have in common. He says that there are a lot of amazing cats out there, and they shouldn't be limited to one pawful.

Sunripple agrees and says that there's no cat in RiverClan like Dreamwhisper. He pauses and purrs in amusement, adding that there certainly isn't one like Truffle. Iceslide thinks of Violet and tells Sunripple that he's met someone too, but hasn't seen her in over a moon.

Sunripple is sympathetic and says Iceslide will find a way, noting that no cat is better than sneaking out of camp than him. He adds that he doesn't think Iceslide ever spent a whole day in camp when he was an apprentice. Iceslide jokes about who would want to, and they chuckle.

Iceslide looks at him with a pang of gratitude and comments that he's the first RiverClan cat to understand. Sunripple dips his head and says that he never expected Iceslide to keep he and Dreamwhisper a secret, thanking him. Iceslide says he's welcome and suggests they get back to camp before dawn when some cat notices they're gone. Sunripple agrees and nudges him, saying he's lucky those kittypets didn't wake up everyone.

Iceslide purrs and thinks this might be the start of a friendship. He notes that at last, one of his clanmates understands how he feels about cats outside the clan. They can help each other keep their companions hidden, and discuss the troubles they face.

When Iceslide lays awake in his nest, he worries that someone will find out about he and Sunripple's secrets.

#### Chapter 11

After Lakesong says that she wishes she'd had kits but never met the right cat, Iceslide thinks she might have if she'd looked outside of RiverClan, remembering his conversation with Sunripple a few nights ago.

#### Chapter 12

Iceslide decides to sneak away to twolegplace, but decides that he needs some cat to cover for him in case someone notices he's gone. He knows just the cat he can trust. He pads around the camp, searching for his new friend Sunripple, and spots him crouched by the fresh kill pile, eating a mouse.

Iceslide quickly pads over and crouches beside him, whispering him name. Sunripple swallows what he'd been chewing and asks "Yeah?". Iceslide glances around to make sure no cat is close enough to eavesdrop, then quietly tells him he's going to twolegplace for a bit, asking if he'll cover for him.

Sunripple hesitates, then nods and says sure, and he'll say Iceslide went hunting on his own. He pauses and adds for him to make sure he brings back some fresh kill so no one gets suspicious. Iceslide says he will, nodding gratefully and thanking him.

When Lilynose agrees to go to twolegplace with Iceslide, he notes that no cat knows what it's like for he and Sunripple, and hopes that he can make her understand.

#### Chapter 13

When talking to Blizzardfur, Iceslide notes that Blizzardfur and Sunripple are the only cats who know the details about Lilynose's death and where they'd been. Any other cat would have been furious that Iceslide's kittypet outings got her killed.

#### Chapter 16

When Iceslide returns to camp, he sees Sunripple crouched by the fresh kill pile. When Iceslide goes over and drops his mice on the pile, Sunripple glances up, his eyes flashing. He whispers and asks where he's been. Iceslide hesitates before saying "twolegplace" and crouches beside him, asking if anyone noticed he was gone.

Sunripple tells him quietly that Frostedcloud wanted him for the dawn patrol. Sunripple told him that he and Iceslide couldn't sleep and went fishing during the night, and Iceslide was tired. Frostedcloud seemed to buy it, and no cat checked to see if Iceslide was in the den or not.

Iceslide relaxes and thanks him, looking around the camp and asking if he missed anything. Sunripple hesitates and says not really, only that Petalfin's kits were apprenticed. He looks at Iceslide seriously and tells him that he shouldn't stay away for so long, it's risky.

Iceslide tells him he knows, and it won't happen again, then stands.

#### Chapter 17

When Birchstar starts the gathering, Iceslide leaves his ThunderClan friends and settles beside Sunripple.

Gladestar speaks after Shimmerstar. She announces that one of their queens, Dreamwhisper, has given birth to three kits: Starkit, Blazingkit, and Petalkit.

Iceslide remembers that Dreamwhisper is the cat that Sunripple is meeting in secret. He looks aside at his friend and sees his eyes shining with pride. Iceslide immediately understands and guesses that they're his kits. Sunripple nods, looking ready to burst with happiness, longingly wishing he could see them.

Iceslide sympathizes with him, noting that it must be hard being apart from Dreamwhisper.

As Iceslide travels to Bone Shred's camp, he notes that he needs to be more careful about when he leaves, adding that Sunripple can only cover for him so much, and he doesn't want his friend getting into trouble.

#### Chapter 19

Movement awakes Iceslide in the night, and he sees Sunripple carefully weaving around the sleeping cats to the entrance of the den. He knows he's going to see Dreamwhisper. He's about to go back to sleep when a thought strikes him, and he hesitates, thinking that it's dangerous for any cat to be alone with the rogues around. He rises and follows Sunripple out of the den

When he reaches the mouth of the den, Sunripple is in the clearing. He seems to hear Iceslide and spins, his eyes lighting with alarm. He relaxes when he sees that it's Iceslide and slips through the reeds out of the camp. Iceslide follows.

When they're outside the camp, Sunripple turns to Iceslide and whispers, asking what he's doing. Iceslide asks him to let him go with him. Sunripple shoots him a startled look and asks why. Iceslide asks if he's forgotten about the rogues, adding that it's dangerous to be out here alone.

Sunripple hesitates, looking uncomfortable, and Iceslide understands that it would be awkward with him there, as he wants to speak to Dreamwhisper alone. He reminds Sunripple that two cats alone in the middle of the night are easy targets. He says he'll keep watch and make sure no one sneaks up on them. Sunripple hesitates, but agrees, and after a moment, thanks him.

When they reach the twoleg bridge, Iceslide guesses it must be their regular meeting place, as this is where he first caught them together. Sunripple steps onto the frozen river and whispers Dreamwhisper's name, looking around.

A moment later, Dreamwhisper steps out from under the bridge, her eyes lighting up when she sees him. She says his name, and they rush forward toward each other, purring loudly as they nuzzle each other. They slide on the ice and almost collapse, but lean on each other, purring with amusement. Iceslide watches with a rush of envy, wishing he could do that with Violet more.

When Dreamwhisper notices Iceslide, she draws back and asks what he's doing here. Sunripple explains that he wanted to come in case the rogues were around. But Sunripple doesn't seem worried, his attention is entirely on her. She asks her how she is, how the kitting went, what the kits look like, and is about to go on when Dreamwhisper purrs for him to slow down, licking his head.

She tells him that the kitting went fine, saying that Starkit is a yellow she-kit, and is the smallest of the litter. The other she-kit is Petalkit, who she notes to look a bit like Sunripple. The yellow tom is Blazingkit.

Sunripple purrs that she chose great names, then grows uneasy as he asks if her clanmates have asked about the father. She hesitates, her eyes clouding as she says "Well...". He stares at her and asks what it is. She admits that they think the father is Weaselnose, looking at her paws as she adds that he thinks so too.

Sunripple is quiet. He looks down, his tail drooping as he says "Oh".

Dreamwhisper murmurs sadly that she's sorry and wishes she could tell them that Sunripple is the father, but no one would approve, and her clanmates have to believe that they're pure WindClan kits.

Sunripple stammers as he quietly says he understands, but wishes he could see them and be a part of their lives. She sighs and says "Me too", leaning forward and nuzzling him, and it's silent.

Iceslide has never felt more awkward and out of place. He shouldn't be here, as it's a private moment. He looks around at the sky and reeds awkwardly, searching for something to do or say.

After a moment, Sunripple says that she should get back to the kits and licks her ear, telling her he loves her. She presses her muzzle into his neck fur and says she loves him too. She steps back and gazes at him for a moment longer before turning and quickly padding back up the moor on the other side of the river.

Sunripple watches until she disappears over a hill, then gives a little shake, padding back to Iceslide and saying "Let's go."

As they begin heading back to camp, Iceslide wishes he knew what to say to comfort Sunripple. He tells him that he'll see his kits at gatherings when they're apprentices. Sunripple agrees, but looks down as he says he'll just be some RiverClan warrior to them and nothing more. After a long moment, he looks at Iceslide and thanks him for coming along.

They continue toward the camp silently through the night. Iceslide notes that the pain of being apart from loved one is unbearable, but when the loved ones don't even know you, that's a pain he hopes to never feel.

#### Chapter 20

When Iceslide is looking for Violet, he notes that several days have passed since he went with Sunripple to meet Dreamwhisper.

Iceslide is returning to camp when Frostedcloud runs over and orders him to get back to camp, seeming worried and alarmed.

Iceslide anxiously asks what's going on. He can tell by the deputy's expression that this is about more than him being vulnerable. Frostedcloud hesitates, his eyes clouding as he quietly tells him to come to camp. He says that another patrol was attacked, then pauses, searching for the right words. At last, he sighs and reveals that Iceslide's father, Grayshadow, is dead, as well as Newttail.

When Iceslide is crouched by Grayshadow's body, Winterlight raises her head and looks at Iceslide, her eyes glistening as she tells him that Grayshadow was out on patrol with Swanpool, Sunripple, Lakesong, and Newttail. She swallows and says they were ambushed, then trails off. Iceslide says he knows.

When Shimmerstar calls a clan meeting, she looks to the surviving members of the patrol. Iceslide sees Sunripple wincing as Otterpelt presses cobwebs to his shoulder.

Shimmerstar asks Lakesong to tell the clan what happened. She explains that they were patrolling the WindClan border and were about to start heading back to camp when a group of cats came out of nowhere, leaping out of the bushes and attacking them. There were seven of them, and they were outnumbered.

The biggest cat had Newttail pinned, and Lakesong tried to get to him, but two cats attacked her, and she couldn't throw them off. Sunripple attacked one, and she was able to fight off the other.

Lakesong goes on to say that after Grayshadow helped Swanpool, he told her to run, but she refused and went to help Sunripple.

After Grayshadow's death, it was just Lakesong, Swanpool, and Sunripple. Lakesong was about to tell Sunripple to run back to camp for help when the rogues just left. Dipfoot and Divetail wonder why the rogues wouldn't finish them off when they had the chance.

#### Chapter 21

Later that day, Frostedcloud puts Iceslide on a hunting patrol. He notes that Shimmerstar hadn't been kidding about doubling the patrols inside, as Salmonstripe is leading the patrol, and they're joined by Sunripple, Shorestep, Frozenripple, Dipfoot, Risingpaw, Creekleap, and Heronleg.

Hunting is difficult with so many cats trampling about in the snow, so they spread out into smaller groups while staying relatively close to each other.

Iceslide and Sunripple are padding close to each other, looking for prey. Sunripple looks over his shoulder to make sure everyone else is too far away to overhear him, then murmurs to Iceslide that he's scared. Iceslide asks of what, starting to say why the rogues won't attack them, but Sunripple says "No, no" and shakes his head, looking distant.

Sunripple says that WindClan must be having the same problem with the rogues. He stares at Iceslide anxiously as he wonders if Dreamwhisper and the kits aren't safe.

Iceslide feels a pang of sympathy and rests his tail on Sunripple's shoulder. He promises that Dreamwhisper will be fine as she's in the nursery, and the rogues don't attack the camps. He adds that he's sure the warriors are ready to protect her.

Sunripple still looks uneasy as he points out that they haven't attacked the camps yet. He thinks it won't be long before they do. He shuts his eyes and notes that the rogues are killers, and heartless, starting to say what would happen if they saw a queen with kits.

Iceslide cuts him off and tells him not to think about that, as it'll only make him more worried. He says that Dreamwhisper and the kits will be fine. Sunripple murmurs that he hopes so as they move forward.

#### Chapter 22

RiverClan is awoken by Driftpaw wailing for help by the camp entrance. Shimmerstar reaches him with Frostedcloud and Salmonstripe and starts to ask what's going on. Driftpaw cuts her off and cries that they have to help them, his eyes lit with terror as he says that their camp is under attack by the rogues. He's nearly tripping over his words he's speaking so fast. He says that they're outnumbered, and it's bad. His father is already badly wounded, and his mentor, Windwhisker, is dead.

Driftpaw desperately begs them to come and hurry. Shimmerstar promises that they will. She quickly turns to her warriors and scans the nearest cats. She calls on Salmonstripe, Mudslip, Sunripple, Shorestep, Warmmoss, and Iceslide, then pauses as more cats hurry out into the open, calling on Winterlight and Heronleg to come too.

Driftpaw's tail is twitching back and forth in impatience and fear as Shimmerstar turns to him and orders him to lead the way. Driftpaw spins and races out of the camp, and the RiverClan cats follow.

Beside Iceslide, Sunripple is fearful and hopes Dreamwhisper is okay. Iceslide doesn't respond as they cross the river, wishing he could reassure his friend, but these rogues are merciless, and he doesn't want to make a promise he can't keep.

When they reach the WindClan camp, they're surprised to find it quiet. The battle has ended. Shimmerstar hesitates as they near the gorse tunnel, raising her tail for her cats to stop. When she decides that it's safe, she leads the way into the camp.

Shimmerstar turns to her warriors and quietly tells them to help the wounded if they can, as Hivepelt and Silverberry would appreciate the help. Iceslide sees Sunripple head straight for the nursery.

A wail comes from across the clearing, and Iceslide recognizes Sunripple's voice. He looks up sharply and sees him half inside the nursery. Iceslide's stomach fills with dread, and he runs to Sunripple's side, looking in. He sees Dreamwhisper laying dead with her throat torn open.

Sunripple sobs in grief, hanging his head. The kits cry and wonder why she won't wake up. Sunripple lets out a cry and immediately starts forward to comfort his kits, but a ginger tom pushes in the way and shoves him backwards. He hisses at him to get away from the nursery, calling him a fish face. Sunripple stumbles back in surprise and starts to defend himself when the tom repeats himself, snarling that he won't let him touch his kits.

Iceslide realizes that it must be Weaselnose, the cat that the clan thinks is the father of Dreamwhisper's kits, who he himself thinks is the father. Sunripple bristles and says "YOUR kits?" His eyes blaze with fury and he hisses at him to let him in, starting forward, but Weaselnose pushes him backwards with a furious snarl.

Sunripple snarls and steps back toward him, but Iceslide shoulders him away, quietly telling him that he can't. Sunripple says that those are his kits, his fury melting into anguish as he struggles, but Iceslide forces him back. Sunripple says his kits are crying, his voice trailing off into a cry.

Iceslide's heart aches as he tells him that it has to be this way, and that Weaselnose will take care of them. Sunripple hangs his head and leans against Iceslide, sobbing that he wishes the kits knew the truth. Iceslide murmurs that he knows and rests his tail around him, gently guiding the sobbing tom away.

When Gladestar reveals that the rogue leader is Bone Shred, Iceslide is stunned and staggers backwards. Sunripple turns to him and asks if he's alright, but Iceslide hardly hears.

#### Chapter 23

After the rogues attack the camp, Iceslide sees Sunripple and Swanpool crouched beside Salmonstripe's body.

#### Chapter 24

Sunripple pads to Iceslide's side, speaking lowly as he tells him that he heard what he said to Blizzardfur, and will help him rescue Truffle and Dime. Iceslide is surprised, hopefully asking for confirmation that he will. Sunripple says of course and looks around the camp, telling him to come on, as everyone is busy. He turns and heads for a gap in the reeds, and Iceslide quickly follows. When they're on the other side, they begin heading through the snow.

Iceslide looks at him and quietly asks why he's helping him. Sunripple responds that after all he's done for him and Dreamwhisper, it's the least he could do. Iceslide glances at him, his stomach twisting with guilt. He asks if he doesn't blame him for her death, now that he knows he caused it.

Sunripple is quiet for a moment, his eyes flooding with sorrow. After a moment, he shakes his head and says no, as he didn't kill her, they did. He hesitates as they near the border, admitting that it's part of why he came. He wants to avenge her and take out a few of the rogues. Iceslide tells him it's not a suicide mission and looks at him sharply, growing uneasy. He says they aren't going to fight unless they have to. Sunripple mutters that he hopes they will. Iceslide glances at him, then looks ahead again as they walk.

It doesn't take long for them to reach the woodland. They pause by the edge of it, and Sunripple turns to Iceslide, asking what they're going to do. He sarcastically asks if they're going to ask nicely for them to release the prisoners. Iceslide says he has a plan, and they have to be sneaky. He tells Sunripple to follow his lead and not act hostile. They head through the woods.

When Shredded Ivy and Shadow Snarl confront them, Sunripple looks at Iceslide uneasily as he lies about wanting to help Bone Shred. Shredded Ivy asks who Sunripple is, nodding to him. Before Iceslide can respond, Sunripple speaks up and introduces himself, saying Iceslide told him about them and he wants to join them.

Shredded Ivy says "Hmm..." and narrows her eyes while Shadow Snarl growls. Iceslide tries to flirt with Shredded Ivy, and when they still hesitate, Sunripple yawns and arches his back in a stretch, telling Iceslide they should go if Bone Shred doesn't want two more cats.

Shredded Ivy cuts him off and snaps "Fine!", turning away sharply and telling them to follow her. They pad after her, and Shadow Snarl takes up the rear of the group. Iceslide is relieved that the first part is over, and now they just need to get Bone Shred to believe them.

When they reach the camp, the rogues growl and snarl at them. Oil Tail asks if they enjoyed the surprises they left them. Sunripple begins to growl, and Iceslide nudges him, whispering for him to keep it under control, as if something goes wrong, they'll die. There are two of them and a clan full of rogues.

When they near Bone Shred's den, Shredded Ivy and Shadow Snarl sit on either side of the clan cats. After Iceslide lies about wanting to join them, Bone Shred moves his gaze to Sunripple and asks who that is. Iceslide says he's a clanmate of his who he convinced to come with him. Sunripple dips his head and says that they're very powerful cats, unlike the clans, and he'd be honored to serve him.

Iceslide is satisfied, thinking they're doing great. Bone Shred remains silent, and Iceslide grows wary. But eventually he speaks, smoothly saying very well, and their friendship can continue if he'll do him a favor. Iceslide uneasily asks what, and Bone Shred rests his gaze on Sunripple, saying to kill him.

Iceslide freezes, and the cats around them erupt into yowls and snickers of excitement. Sunripple's eyes are wide, and he shoots Iceslide a questioning look. He looks back at him anxiously. Iceslide stammers that he wants to join them, and Bone Shred responds that he wants Iceslide to prove his loyalty, studying him as he repeats the order to kill him now.

The rogues begin chanting "Kill him!", their eyes dark and gleaming with excitement and rage. Iceslide silently begs StarClan to help him. He looks beside him at Sunripple, who returns his gaze uneasily. Iceslide knows that he can't do this and won't. Bone Shred snaps at Iceslide to kill him, and Iceslide looks up at him desperately as he says that there's no reason to kill him.

Bone Shred orders Shredded Ivy to do it, lashing his tail. Iceslide says "No!" and spins just as Shadow Snarl lunges at Sunripple and thrusts him to the ground, planting one paw on his head and pushing it back to expose his throat. before Sunripple can try to fight back, Shredded Ivy slashes her claws across his throat.

Sunripple chokes out a cry as blood runs from his throat, and the two rogues step away from him, looking down in satisfaction as he goes limp. Iceslide says "No!" and starts toward his clanmate, but Crimson Ice pins him. He struggles, but he's no match for the large cat. Iceslide cries to Bone Shred how dare he, as now Sunripple is dead because of him.

Before Iceslide follows Bone Shred to the prisoners den, he hesitates and looks over his shoulder. Sunripples lays dead, blood oozing from his throat. Shredded Ivy is licking his blood from her paw. Iceslide shudders, silently telling Sunripple he's sorry, then slowly follows Bone Shred.

He's never felt so defeated. Everything about this had failed. Sunripple, Dime, and Truffle are dead, and now Bone Shred is attacking RiverClan again, as well as a gathering. He wants to wail to the sky how sorry he is.

#### Chapter 25

As Iceslide lays in the stone den, he silently notes that he never should have come here, as now three more cats, his friends, have died because of him.

As Iceslide runs to the RiverClan camp, it's noted that he still feels numb and shaken by the deaths of Truffle, Dime, and Sunripple.

#### Chapter 26

It's noted that the news of Sunripple's death had shocked the clan. Iceslide had decided to lie and say that they'd been hunting together when they were ambushed. It would have been much worse if they knew the truth.

#### Chapter 27

When Shimmerstar mentions the gathering to Iceslide, he freezes, his blood turning to ice as he remembers what he told Bone Shred. He tells Shimmerstar the truth about how he and Sunripple went to Bone Shred's camp in an attempt to free the kittypets.

#### Chapter 29

Sunripple is one of the cats that Iceslide thinks about while waiting for Bone Shred to arrive. He silently tells him that he hopes he's with Dreamwhisper now, and he's sorry he couldn't stay and watch his kits grow up.

As Iceslide dies, Sunripple is one of the StarClan cats to appear behind Shimmerstar, his eyes glowing with warmth and forgiveness. Iceslide moans softly and gazes that them, feeling at peace.

### Starfaith's Fate

#### Chapter 2

While Starpaw is speaking with Dreamwhisper and Weaselnose in StarClan, she sees movement in the bushes behind them, and a pair of yellow eyes. She asks who it is, and the eyes vanish. Hivepelt's eyes flicker with something unreadable, and Dreamwhisper looks down. Weaselnose speaks up and says it's probably just some prey. Starpaw isn't sure she believes him and looks toward the bushes curiously, but Dreamwhisper steps forward and speaks.

#### Chapter 4

In StarClan, Weaselnose exchanges an unreadable look with Dreamwhisper. Starpaw wonders if something is wrong. Dreamwhisper hesitates and tells her there's something she and Weaselnose have decided to share with her, adding that it may be difficult to understand, but she must know the truth.

Dreamwhisper murmurs for Sunripple to come out, and he steps out from the bushes behind her, slowly padding forward to stand beside her. His yellow eyes glow with warmth, and Starpaw realizes he was the one watching her on her first visit to the Moonstone.

Sunripple greets Starpaw warmly and says he's looked forward to meeting her, She says hello and studies him, surprised at how lovingly he gazes at her, wondering if she's supposed to know him. She recognizes his RiverClan scent and wonders how a RiverClan cat can know her so well.

Starpaw looks at Dreamwhisper questioningly. She explains that there was a time when she thought she loved Weaselnose, but once she met Sunripple, realized she was wrong. She reveals that Weaselnose is not Starpaw's father, Sunripple is. Starpaw is speechless, staring at the three cats.

Sunripple tells Starpaw he always wanted her to know the truth, and be there for her growing up. But being in another clan, it was impossible. He adds that he's grateful to Weaselnose for being the father he couldn't, and Weaselnose gives him a nod.

Dreamwhisper tells Starpaw that Sunripple has been longing to meet her, and it seemed cruel to keep him from seeing her in life as well as death.

Sunripple takes a step forward to nuzzle Starpaw, but hesitates and draws back, unsure if she'll welcome it. He understands it will take time, but gazes at her lovingly as he says he'd like to be part of her life, and is so proud of her and her siblings. He's watched over them since they were kits in the nursery.

Starpaw is horrified to realize she's half RiverClan, and Sunripple and Dreamwhisper broke the warrior code.

Starpaw tells Dewpaw how Dreamwhisper and Weaselnose told her that a RiverClan warrior named Sunripple is her real father.

 Quotes

*"It's okay, Dreamwhisper. Nothing will keep us apart. Go ahead, tell them. I'm not ashamed of being in love."*

-Sunripple when Iceslide discovers he and Dreamwhisper meeting in secret in *"Beyond the River",* chapter 9

*"Not according to the warrior code. It can keep us safe, but it can also hold us back from happiness, and our freedom to love. You understand that, don't you? Ever since you were a kit, you've been curious about the world outside the clan boundaries. You've made friends, good ones, but the clan despises you for it."*

-Sunripple to Iceslide when he says there's nothing wrong with him loving Dreamwhisper in *"Beyond the River",* chapter 10

*"The warrior code tells us to find a mate within our clan. But sometimes that doesn't happen. Sometimes there is no cat in the clan meant for us. Does that mean we should be destined to be alone?"*

-Sunripple to Iceslide in *"Beyond the River",* chapter 10

*"WindClan must be having the same problem with them. What if Dreamwhisper and the kits aren't safe?"*

-Sunripple to Iceslide about the rogues in *"Beyond the River",* chapter 21

*"Those are my kits! My kits are crying. My..."*

-Sunripple to Iceslide as he struggles to get into the nursery in *"Beyond the River",* chapter 22

*"No. You didn't kill her, they did. It's part of why I came. I want to avenge her and take out a few of their cats."*

-Sunripple to Iceslide in *"Beyond the River",* chapter 24

*"Hello, Starpaw. I've looked forward to meeting you."*

-Sunripple to Starpaw in *"Starfaith's Fate",* chapter 4

*"I always wanted you to know the truth, and be there for you growing up. But being in another clan, there was no way for it to be possible. I'm grateful to Weaselnose for being the father I couldn't be."*

-Sunripple to Starpaw in *"Starfaith's Fate",* chapter 4

*"I know it'll take some time. But I'd like to be a part of your life. I'm so proud of you, Blazingpaw, and Petalpaw. I have watched over you since you were kits in the nursery."*

-Sunripple to Starpaw in *"Starfaith's Fate",* chapter 4

## Gallery

Sunripple's designSunripple chapter header for "Beyond the River"

## Character Development and Origins

Sunripple was originally the mate of a cat named Honeyfrost, and like in the canon stories, he was the father of Starfaith, Blazinglight, and Petalflame.

He was originally described as a light orange-yellow tom with reddish swirled stripes, white paws, chest, tail tip, and blaze on his forehead.