Ashcloud

Ashcloud was born to a rogue she-cat, later moving to a barn of rogues with his mother, who unfortunately died not long after.

When Mapletail came recruiting rogue cats to join her clan, Ashcloud was among the first to join. He and Mapletail quickly became close, and then became mates. Mapletail gave birth to Ashcloud's kits: Leopardclaw, Lionsong, and Tigerpaw. Ashcloud was devastated when his son, Tigerpaw, was killed. Ashcloud was the one to avenge his son's death by killing the DawnClan cat, Slateclaw, who killed his son.

During a border patrol, he came across a dog on clan territory. He and his patrol fought well, but Ashcloud was wounded in the fight, no longer able to defend himself. He ascended to StarClan to join his son.

## Detailed History

### Life as a Rogue

Ashcloud was born to a rogue she-cat who had a poor relationship with her mate. When Ashcloud was very young, he and his mother fled their home to escape his father and went to the rogue barn. Here, Ashcloud was closed off and generally one of the more hostile cats in the barn. However, he became close with Snowblossom, a patient and wise cat, leading to him becoming friendly with Firefur and Thistlebrook too.

When a strange cat, Mapletail, came recruiting cats for her clan, Ashcloud was surprised to find that he had taken an instant liking to the she-cat. He already suspected he would go with her, and when all of his friends decided to join her, his choice became easy.

### Life in MapleClan

Upon joining MapleClan, Ashcloud was initially closed off and hostile like in his rogue years. However, Mapletail was persistent and kind, having also taken a quick liking to the grey tom. The two started to spend more time together and Ashcloud softened, finding he had a large soft spot for the she-cat. The two eventually became mates, absolutely enamoured with each other.

When Mapletail told Ashcloud she was having his kits, he was overjoyed. Mapletail soon gave birth to Leopardkit, Tigerkit, and Lionkit, and Ashcloud loved his kits dearly. He watched them grow up joyfully, and was delighted when they became apprentices, even happier when two of his kits were apprenticed to his old friends Snowblossom and Firestar.

When Tigerpaw was killed by Slateclaw, Ashcloud was overcome with grief and fury. He became closed off once more and incredibly aggressive and unpredictable. Mapletail was the only cat who could control his rage, spending much of her free time trying to keep him calm. During one gathering, Ashcloud even resolved to break the truce and attack Slateclaw, but was convinced not to by his mate. However, during a border patrol, the MapleClan and DawnClan patrols ran into each other, and went Ashcloud realised that Slateclaw was among them, he was not able to be held back. Ashcloud fiercely fought Slateclaw, and triumphantly killed the aggressive warrior who had killed his young son. Mapletail, usually a peaceful cat, was delighted to hear of her mate's deed, though DawnClan never forgave him.

After killing Slateclaw, Ashcloud was much less troubled in his life, living a happier and more fulfilling life. He enjoyed watching his daughter, Leopardclaw, fulfil her prophecy, and his son, Lionsong, become a medicine cat. His love for his clan grew exponentially, and he became a fierce warrior for MapleClan. Eventually, he died as he had come to live: fighting for those he loved. While on a border patrol, he bravely attacked a dog on MapleClan territory. However, he was paralysed when the dog broke his spine and unable to defend himself as the dog finished him off. He ascended to StarClan with his beloved son waiting for him.