Fishwhisker/History

This page contains the history of Fishwhisker throughout *The Exiled* comic.

### Chapter 2

   Fishpaw is on a hunt with Cloverfall, and asks the deputy if she's hunting with her because she's in trouble, in which Cloverfall responds with no, but because her mentor Coralclaw was injured from a fight with Sandywing. Fishpaw bitterly notes that the rest of the Clan wouldn't have stood up for her like Sandywing did. Fishpaw then grows angry when Cloverfall states that it wasn't Coralclaw's fault that Fishpaw didn't become a warrior alongside Petalsong and Rockfall, and that Sandywing didn't necessarily attack Coralclaw in her daughter's honor. Fishpaw is in denial, saying that Sandywing would defend her. As the two approach the border, Fishpaw wonders why she should care about what Sandywing and Coralclaw do, and what Cloverfall would gain from lying to her. She is then inturrupted by Cloverfall, who is confronting the two TreeClan cats: Sunheart and Winterwing. When the TreeClan cats leave, Fishpaw asks Cloverfall what happened, and questions why she let them off so easily, in which Cloverfall responds that there's no reason to fight over prey, and that the peace between the Clans is pleasant, and it should be kept that way.

   Later that day, Fishpaw has some prey, seeing that Coralclaw is going into Crowstar's den. Fishpaw proceeds to eavesdrop on the conversation. It is revealed that Crowstar has *something* against Coralclaw. Coralclaw actually disapproves of Fishpaw not becoming a warrior, but Crowstar says that Fishpaw isn't ready. She reveals that Cloverfall had been watching the assessment, and that Crowstar knows of Coralclaw's lack of attention or care towards Fishpaw's apprenticeship. Petalsong comes up to Fishpaw, saddened that Fishpaw already got a fish. Fishpaw tells Petalsong to be quiet, as they're listening to the conversation. Petalsong joins in. Crowstar is arguing with Coralclaw, claiming that Fishpaw acts like Coralclaw, and that way Coralclaw could mend the relationship with Sandywing. Coralclaw says this is Crowstar's fault and it would've never worked, to which Crowstar kicks her out of her den. Fishpaw is saddened by being compared to Coralclaw, to which Petalsong takes them somewhere else. Petalsong and Fishpaw are off somewhere on the beach, Fishpaw claiming that Coralclaw had never told them about the wave on purpose. Or that Cloverfall must've known telling Crowstar about their argument would mean Fishpaw couldn't become a warrior. Petalsong argues that Cloverfall didn't *want* Fishpaw to be held back. Petalsong tries to reassure Fishpaw, and they both head back to camp.

       The next day, Fishpaw is on a patrol with Coralclaw, Pebblerun, and Halfshadow. Pebblerun hopes to run into TreeClan, as it would be nice to chat. Fishpaw asks to hunt, as a vole was nearby. Coralclaw says it's okay, but tells Fishpaw to make sure to not cross the border. Fishpaw catches the vole, when suddenly Talondusk, a TreeClan warrior, appears. Fishpaw is annoyed by Talondusk's pestering about Fishpaw's warrior name. Talondusk comes to the conclusion that Fishpaw never even got a name, claiming it's embarrassing. Fishpaw is angered by Talondusk, walking away. Firespots talks to Fishpaw, from the trees, annoyed. Firespots convinces Fishpaw to come up in the trees, and proceeds to tell Fishpaw that he can teach her how to climb trees. Fishpaw is weary, worried about getting caught but agrees after some convincing. Fishpaw seems to like Firespots more, but then they come upon a meeting of TreeClan cats. Sunheart, Winterwing, and Talondusk. They seem to be unsure about an "idea", but they don't have any other ideas, and no other chances. Winterwing hesitantly agrees, but Sunheart notices they're being watched. Talondusk claims she already knew which angers Sunheart. The three TreeClan cats walk off. Fishpaw is weary and claims they have to get back to Coralclaw, Firespots says to just get a new mentor, and even if thats not how it works, it should. Fishpaw says she had fun, and proceeds to leave.

    Coralclaw is calling out to Fishpaw, when Fishpaw tries to scare Coralclaw, which catches Coralclaw off guard. They continue to argue, and Fishpaw reveals they know of Crowstar's conversation with Coralclaw, claiming that it's Coralclaw's fault Fishpaw isn't a warrior yet. Coralclaw is angered by the eavesdropping and claims that Sandywing was angry at Coralclaw, which directly caused Fishpaw's failure in assessment. Coralclaw tries to explain, going into her more personal feelings on the matter. How they felt abandoned after Sandywing left them for a TreeClan cat. Fishpaw seems to not care, interrupting Coralclaw as they claims that Crowstar knows of Fishpaw's mistreatment by Coralclaw, and that everyone knows Coralclaw is a bad mentor, and Fishpaw is going to do whatever they want to spite Coralclaw. Coralclaw doesn't believe they mistreat Fishpaw, angry with Fishpaw. They tackle Fishpaw onto the ground, pinning them. Coralclaw gives up, claiming they'll be the bad guy. Fishpaw runs off in a panic, saying Coralclaw is crazy. Suddenly, Fishpaw is attacked nearby the camp. It was Shadepaw, a TreeClan apprentice. Shadepaw claims that Fishpaw is a prey theif, and the whole clan is being attacked by Talondusk, Wintering, Sunheart, Icetail, Winterwing's father, aswell as an unnamed cat. The battle goes on for a bit, but TreeClan retreats at the order of Sunheart.

    Crowstar is angered, questioning who stole prey. Everyone is a bit confused, wondering why anyone would do that. Fishpaw, nervous as Coralclaw stares them down, bumps into Whisperleaf, the medicine cat. Fishpaw helps Whisperleaf a bit with herbs, and Whisperleaf asks Fishpaw to go get cobwebs. The clan proceeds to argue about the situation, they realize that the leader and deputy of TreeClan wasn't present during the fight. Though, Crowstar claims they will be held responsible. Fishpaw helps Whisperleaf tends to Rockfall's wounds. Whisperleaf continues to borrow Fishpaw, Fishpaw stays with Whisperleaf and proceeds to ask if Whisperleaf could be her mentor.

### Chapter 3

Fishpaw had just asked Whisperleaf to be her mentor, and Whisperleaf is caught off guard. Sandywing and Coralclaw are seemingly angered by this, Sandywing tries to reassure Fishpaw that they can just change Fishpaw's mentor. Fishpaw claims they want to be a medicine cat. Sandywing is directly opposing it, trying to convince Fishpaw, as they're almost a warrior. Crowstar allows Fishpaw to become a medicine cat apprentice. Coralclaw calls out to Fishpaw, seemingly sad, but backs off to Whisperleaf's request. Whisperleaf ushers Fishpaw to the medicine cat den. Whisperleaf worries for Fishpaw, saying that they don't have to become a medicine cat. Fishpaw doesn't want to be a warrior anymore. Whisperleaf questions if Coralclaw is the reason why, and Fishpaw says they're just tired of trying to be a warrior. Whisperleaf doesn't push any further as Fishpaw encourages Whisperleaf that she's commited to being a medicine cat now. Petalsong visits Fishpaw, asking if they are okay. As Whisperleaf leaves, Petalsong asks if Fishpaw is really sure they want to do this. Petalsong says they'll support Fishpaw, but doesn't take them as "the soft healer type." They both blush. Petalsong says the situation is unfair, and that Fishpaw shouldn't be forced to be a medicine cat. Fishpaw restates that they'd rather be one, to which Petalsong is saddened by this. Fishpaw reassures Petalsong. Fishpaw apologizes for the impulsive actions, and Petalsong supports Fishpaw. Petalsong licks Fishpaw and they blush.

Fishpaw is shown to be learning right away, tending to their clanmates wounds from the recent battle. As time passes, getting closer and closer to the gathering, tensions are high as Crowstar wants to retaliate. Fishpaw overhears a conversation between Crowstar and Cloverfall, claiming that it's better to have a civil conversation at a gathering, then a surprise attack. Sandywing comes up to Fishpaw, trying to persuade Fishpaw into being a warrior again. Sandywing continues to belittle medicine and Fishpaw, getting angry at Fishpaw's lack of wanting to become a warrior. Whisperleaf defends Fishpaw, leading them off.

As Whisperleaf and Fishpaw travel to gather herbs, Fishpaw asks Whisperleaf if she acts like Coralclaw. Whisperleaf considers it, but says that Fishpaw is just someone that's hurting. Whisperleaf claims that Coralclaw is hurting to, but that she won't accept help. Whisperleaf knows it wasn't right that Coralclaw took it out on Fishpaw. Whisperleaf and Fishpaw both come to a promise to treat eachother fairly and respectfully, like adults.