Burdockstar

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**Burdockstar** is a 158-moon-old tortoiseshell-and-white she-cat with yellow eyes, scars on her neck and a small chipped scar on her back, as well as a snake bite above her left eye. She has the 'Vengeful' personality and 'Very Smart' trait.

## History

Burdockfoot was one of the founding loners of GalaxyClan, who were led by Frogdapple to Cinderkit, Ravenkit, Squirrelkit and Aspenkit, and was 51 moon sold upon GalaxyClan's creation. While technically being Stoneleaf's mentor in-game, canonically Burdockfoot did not train him, only giving him some extra help when needed. That being said, Burdockfoot did get Aspenpaw as an apprentice and was very worried for the young tom as she originally thought the omen she received earlier from Frogdapple, 'A tragedy awaits one of our youngest Clanmates', pertained to him. That, however, turned out not to be the case with the death of Squirrelpaw. Initially, Burdockfoot was angry at herself for not having done anything to prevent the tragedy, but after some time accepted that there was nothing she could do to stop it, and that she could not avenge a death caused by berries. What helped her not be so harsh on herself was her newfound friendship with the warriors Yellowbush and Duskcloud, the latter of which soon became her mate. Having gone through a very stressful year, Burdockfoot was happy and proud to see her apprentice Aspenpaw finally become a warrior.

During Year 2, she and Duskcloud had their only litter, consisting of their daughters, Hopwhisker and Shrewpatch, and their son Cricketflower. Being in the nursery when Kendra and Yellowbush were killed by a dog, she blamed herself, believing they could have chased away the dog if she was there. Shrewpatch is an almost carbon copy of her. Her and Duskcloud's litter where the first litter to be actually born in GalaxyClan, instead of just brought.

Burdockfoot became Deputy during Year 3 when Whiskerheart stepped down. Before this, Burdockfoot grew distaste for Whiskerheart as Sandstar had given her son, Cricketflower, as an apprentice to her, but he was injured on his first patrol by a badger that took his tail. She blamed Whiskerheart for this. Also during Year 3, she, Duskcloud, and Stoneleaf were able to chase out the dog which killed Kendra and Yellowbush, and the clan honoured them as heroes. When Duskcloud died during this year, she became devastated and angry, turning her sadness into anger.

During Year 4, she lost her son Cricketflower in a battle with CreekClan, but she also made amends with Whiskerheart. She caused an attack on a CreekClan border patrol with her daughter Shrewpatch when they realized Cricketflower's killer was amongst the CreekClan cats on patrol, fortunately, Ravenspot broke it up. She became angrier when her son's killer, Cricketflower, said he had caused the death of her father. She was given a lecture by Sandstar for her rashness and he said if she started a battle without his permission again she would be demoted. She was devastated to find out her former apprentice, Stoneleaf, had murdered her mate Duskcloud, feeling she had failed him. She had known the cat since he was apprentice aged and felt he was a part of her family. Luckily, in this year, she became a grandmother as Hopwhisker had a kit with Twigclaw, named Palekit.

Burdockfoot became Leader during Year 5, when Sandstar was lost to an unidentified illness nicknamed 'Stonecough'. For her ceremony, Laketree led her through the Star Fields and upon reaching the Moonfall, instead of jumping through the water they made their way behind to avoid sickness. Laying down and feeling the spray of the water, Burdockfoot closed her eyes. When she opened them, she saw the familiar face of Squirrelpaw, who gave her a life for 'Accepting Fate'. Her second life of 'Enjoying Freedom' was given by Kendra, who reminded her to enjoy the little things in life like the wind in her fur. Yellowbush approached next, making Burdockfoot tear up. She gave her a life for 'Courage', but warned her not to be reckless with it. Yellowbush stepped aside to reveal Duskcloud, whom Burdockfoot could not help but embrace. Her mate gave her a life for 'Love', praising her for doing a good job raising their kits in his absence, before stepping aside to reveal their son, Cricketflower, who put on a brave face. He told his mother to be a great leader, and gave her a life for 'Determination'. Poppywish approached next, commenting on how, early on, she knew Burdockfoot was destined for greatness and admitted she was also aware Burdockfoot would face tragedies. She gave her a life for 'Compassion', and said she wished Stoneleaf could be there as well. Aspenrunner approached next, giving a life for 'A Mother's Strength', noting Burdockfoot knew this well. She said that Burdockfoot must now treat the entire clan as her family. Twigclaw then replaced his mother, he smiled yet sadly apologized for no longer being there to protect Hopwhisker or Palepaw. He then gave her a life for 'Protecting Others', asking Burdockfoot to use it for the entire clan. Lastly, Sandstar came forward and gave her a life for 'Wisdom', stating her old life was no more and from now on, Burdockfoot was to be known as Burdockstar. Her old clanmates then cheered her new name. She became leader at around 106 Moons Old.

During Year 6, she lost her first life during a rogue attack on GalaxyClan's camp by Frecklespot. This earned her a scar.

During Year 7, Burdockstar lost another life to a sickness that also took Hopwhisker.

Burdockstar lost 3 lives during Year 8. She lost her 7th life killing a snake which also killed the young newly-apprenticed Greypaw, and lost the other two recovering from a dog attack, gaining her a neck scar, a scar on her back and the bite above her left eye. However, this year, she also gained great grandkits.

During Year 9, Burdockstar lost her final lives. At the beginning of the year, she asked StarClan for a sign, as she felt lost and thought trouble was coming. She lost her first two lives to greencough, and another when she was buried under snow which also paralyzed Cinderspeck. She lost her final life when SharpClan cats raided the camp, where she was killed by Makwastar in her den.

She had also given Brightstar his 9th life, gazing at him with pride, yet worry as well. She then gives him a life for Loyalty to the Clan, and the leader position.

## Gallery

Burdockfoot's Joining PictureBurdockfoot receiving her first apprentice, Aspenpaw (Year 1)Burdockfoot is given an omen from Frogdapple (Year 1)Burdockfoot becomes mates with Duskcloud! (Year 1)Burdockfoot in Year 1Burdockfoot and Duskcloud have their kits: Shrewkit, Hopkit, and Cricketkit! (Year 2)Burdockfoot and her kits in Year 2Burdockfoot shouts at Whiskerheart over Cricketpaw's Injury (Year 3)Burdockfoot, Duskcloud, and Stoneleaf chase out a dog that had been causing problems for Galaxyclan (Year 3)Burdockfoot in Year 3Burdockfoot in Year 4Burdockfoot gains her new name, Burdockstar (Year 5)Burdockstar in Year 5Burdockstar trains with Bubblepaw (Year 6)Burdockstar being by Bubblepaw's side, when he was hurt, when his own mother wasn't (Year 6)Burdockstar is attacked and killed by Frecklespot (Year 6)Burdcokstar telling Stoneleaf's story to Brightmask and Bubblespeck (Year 6)Burdockstar in Year 6Burdockstar in Year 7Burdockstar killing the snake that bit Graypaw (Year 8)Burdockstar in Year 8Cinderspeck trying to save Burdockstar, saving her last life. (Year 9)Year 9/StarClan BurdockstarBurdockstar loses her last life, being killed by the Sharpclan leader, Makwastar. (Year 9)Burdockstar during Brightstar's Leader CeremonyBurdockstar giving Brightstar his 9th LifeBurdockstar hailing Brightstar as the new leader of Galaxyclan