Tigerhawk

Tigerhawk is a large brown tabby tom with large unusual hawk-like claws, amber eyes, and a scar on his nose, eye, and hindleg.

## Allegiances

### Past:

Pineclan
Pine undergrowth camp
 Wanderers

## Book Appearances

### Living:

Dusk Fury

Tigerhawk is a current Gorseclan warrior under Nightstar's leadership in the Valley Territories, he previously served under Duskstar's leadership in Pineclan. He was born as **Tiger** to Clawthroat and Ebonyfoot with his brother Sootheart. His family joined Pineclan, and he became **Tigerpaw**, brutally mentored by Duskstar. He was the first cat in the new clans to kill when he killed Graystorm. He prematurely became **Tigerhawk**. When his father was murdered, suspecting Duskstar he ran away from Pineclan joining Gorseclan and becoming mates with Echowish.

## **History**

### **Post-New Clans**

Tiger was always the bigger of his parent's litter, but he and his brother Soot grew up with loving parents. However, peace wouldn't last as the family joined a new group known as Pineclan. Tiger, now Tigerpaw, was given Duskstar as a mentor. At first, Tigerpaw felt honored he received the leader as a mentor, despite Duskstar's brutal training methods. However, Tigerpaw was strong enough and still respected his mentor as he grew closer to his fellow apprentices.

Tigerpaw was in the flurry of his first battle against Foamclan when he saw a silver tabby going to attack his brother Sootpaw, who was already fighting a grey she-cat. Tigerpaw charged at him, and the two cats were hooked on each other pelt's. As Tigerpaw seemed to be on the losing side, he charged, but this decision would be one he regretted for the rest of his life. His attack saw his fangs sink into Graystorm's throat, and after and screech of pain, the silver tabby went silent. Tigerpaw, drenched in blood, realized what he had done, looking horrified as Foamclan retreated.

His outlook on his mentor was shattered as Duskstar celebrated their "glorious victory." He was made a warrior Tigerhawk, which horrified, traumatized, and disgusted him, making him distance himself from his clan. At his first gathering, he felt surrounded as cats looked at him horrified or ignored him. Though a newly made Gorseclan warrior, Sunshadow, who had just finished training, tried to talk to him, Tigerhawk only gave straight and direct answers.

However, the acme of the night came when a small black she-cat started annoying him. He grew angry and told them to shut up, which made her annoy him more. He called her short, which made her fussy, and he surprisingly found himself laughing. Echopawquickly melted Tigerhawk's cold heart, and they began talking secretly whenever they could, slowly falling in love.

### **Dusk Fury**

#### **Fallen Storm**

Tigerhawk can't take it anymore. Looking at Clawthroat's body, all they see is their pain, guilt, and anger. He can't stay for the vigil leaving the clan camp, every cat thinks he leaves to grieve alone but is worried when he doesn't return. Tigerhawk left Pineclan to be with Echowish in Gorseclan,

## K**illed Victims**

This list shows the victims Tigerhawk as killed:

* Graystorm (Acciddently caused)

## **Ceremony**

**Tigerpaw's Apprentice Ceremony**

**Tigerhawk's Warrior Ceremony**

## **Personality and Relationships**

### P**ersonality**

Tigerhawk is somewhat oblivious at times. He used to value strength and liked cats who could make him laugh, which made him closer to Talonpaw and Echowish. But after the situation with Graystorm, he humbled himself and tried not to get mad. Even if he doesn't want to admit it, Tigerhawk is still a skilled fighter and an asset to any clan he would be in.

### **Sootheart**

Sootheart is Tigerhawk's littermate; the two brothers were always close, and even though he was much bigger and stronger than his brother Tigerhawk made sure his brother knew he cared about him. While Sootpaw was calmer and Tigerhawk wild, they fiercely cared for their brotherly bond. This was the main reason Tigerhawk attacked and killed Graystorm. Sootpaw made sure to help his brother with the trauma he faced, ensuring Tigerhawk knew his family was still here for him. However, with their father's death Tigerhawk left and while Sootheart was angry he solemnly understood why.

### **Talonflame**

Talonflame was Tigerhawk's best friend; at first, Tigerhawk sees the young tom as an annoying nuisance. Till one day, Talonpaw tripped on a beetle which made Tigerhawk laugh. Ever since Talonpaw's usually goofy and funny attitude made them close companions. This closeness allowed Talonpaw to use his goofy personality and at least bring back some sunshine to Tigerhawk's life as he genuinely cares for his friend. Despite knowing Tigerhawk's pain Talonflame can't forgive his friend for not even telling him he was leaving and sees Tigerhawk as a traitor to him, his family, and his clan.

### **Turtleclaw**

Turtleclaw is Tigerhawk's friend; the two toms don't really talk despite their mentor being the leader and deputy. It wasn't until Talonpaw got them to talk that Tigerhawk found it funny that energetic Talonpaw's brother was very calm. Turtlepaw helped Tigerhawk by logically going over the situation to make him realize even if he did kill Graystorm, the circumstances were way more complicated, which Tigerhawk thanked him for. Turtleclaw understands Tigerhawk's leaving and himself wonders what the future holds for Pineclan.

### **Echowish**

Echowish is Tigerhawk's mate; the two first met during the gathering were the guilt-ridden, and sulky Tigerhawk was sitting alone till the young she-cat began talking to him and annoying him until she made him laugh. Tigerhawk and Echowish quickly fell in love but believed they could never be together. However, with his father's death, Tigerhawk left Pineclan to be free of his pain and be with the one cat he can be with without suffering and she loving accepted, understanding how much he loved if he left his clan for her.