Redwhisker

Redwhisker is a red abyssinian tom with yellow eyes. He is currently the deputy of SteppeClan.

## Family

### Kits

Copperkit,
Foxkit,
Thistlekit,
Emberkit

## History

Although not as close to Foxstar as he would like, Redwhisker, born as **Enzo,** was found early in SteppeClan's history, and quickly taken in as one of Thrushstar's underlings around four moons of age, and later given the name **Redpaw** when he became an apprentice. As more excitement rose around the leader, the silver bengal quickly lost interest in the eager tomkit, eventually assigning him a mentor he initially didn't like, but gradually came around to: Foxstar himself, at that point known as Foxfrost.

Noticing how quickly Redpaw's mood had dropped, Foxfrost tried his best to provide as a mentor to Redpaw, managing to train him while also being watchful of Thrushstar's actions. As a patrol had called the bengal leader out, Foxfrost noticed a bit of blood on the whiskers of a rabbit, and noted that this was a sign from StarClan. Sure enough, the tabby mentioned it to Thrushstar, only to be carelessly shrugged off. Nonetheless, it was Foxfrost who gave him his warrior name of **Redwhisker,** a name he cherished greatly.

All remained quiet in Redwhisker's life, up until he met his future mate, Mousepelt. Admiring her mysterious roots, the abyssinian tom quickly made friends with her, knowing that they floated in similar waters, and later developed a swift crush on her. He was overjoyed to know she felt the same way, although the joy quickly turned to anxiety when he saw his mentor returning home, along with Patchwhisker and Gingerfrost, looking troubled, with Thrushstar stalking behind them. It was at this moment that he knew something was wrong, but he didn't say anything, out of fear that he would be targeted by the bengal leader again.

Nonetheless, he received an apprentice shortly after he became mates with Mousepelt, Swamppaw. The apprentice's large size and rude attitude kept him in check, but it also inspired him to take charge and do the same to her. Unbeknownst to him, this checking quietly made him an appealing candidate for deputy - but not at that point. However, her apprentice ceremony was not held under Thrushstar's jaded gaze, but rather Foxstar's arctic one; his ex-mentor had taken charge after finding Thrushstar's body crushed under a boulder.

Indecisive about a deputy choice, Foxstar had also appointed his sister as temporary deputy; this ended quickly, as she retired off to the nursery early in her "deputyhood," pregnant with her now-mate's kits. To Redwhisker's surprise, the leader picked him to do the job, for real this time. While he protested that he wasn't ready due to him having to managed Swamppaw, he was quietly reassured that the position was right for him, and that he'd be able to manage it effectively.

It was also around this time that he learned of his own kits' arrival coming soon; although busy with deputy duties, Redwhisker continued to check in on his mate, up until she retired to the nursery herself.

## Lineage

**Mate:** Mousepelt

**Daughters:** Copperkit, Foxkit

**Sons:** Thistlekit, Emberkit

## Gallery

**Life**

WIP