Stoneshadow

> “Grief affects cats in many ways Dewpaw” he said, “you are strong, but not all can cope how you have. Give him time, and a gentle paw of support, he will come round”.
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> Stoneshadow, Chapter five of Broken Blood ~ Book One

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Strong in his youthful days, frail in his elderly days

## Appearances

### Cause of death

Old Age

Stoneshadow was a wise and well respected elder of RockyClan. He was thin and frail in his old age, with light grey fur and faded green eyes. As a cat of StarClan, he now takes on the appearance of his younger days.

**History-**

Stoneshadow was born a RockyClan cat.

He was apprenticed at six moons old. During his time as an apprentice, he became friends with Rabbitpelt, Frostfern and Daisypaw. He worked hard in his training, eager to impress his clanmates and become a warrior. But he was often childish and impulsive, hindering his progress. He eventually developed a crush on Daisypaw, and her later death from drowning devastated him. The incident impacted him greatly, but also taught him to value what he had more, and as a result he became more mature and thoughtful. By the time he was a warrior he'd already grown quite wise, and received the warrior name Stoneshadow.

At 24 moons, he took the beautiful white warrior Frostfern as his mate. She later bore two kits, Wolfstorm and Stormrunner. However it was a hard birth, and Frostfern passed away in kitting. Her death greatly affected Stoneshadow, and he described it as - "A wound that would never truly heal".

Wolfstorm and Stormrunner were fostered by Blackwillow, who was at the time nursing her kits Fernstorm and Bluefeather. Stoneshadow would not take another mate for many seasons.

Jadefur was apprenticed to him a few moons later. The two formed a close relationship, and Stoneshadow put his all heart into the young tom's training. When it was time for Jadefur to be named a warrior, Stoneshadow was as proud as if he were his own kit.

As the moons went on, ge became known as a wise and admirable warrior, and many cats would come to him seeking advice. At 95 moons he made the decision to retire to the elders den. It was there he met the she-cat Whitedapple, and took her as his mate three moons later.

He spent his last days comfortably in the elders den, enjoying telling stories to curious kits and watching the clan grow. He grew close to Jadefur's daughter Dewfeather before his death, and would often give her advice an encouragement.

He joined StarClan at 120 moons, his funeral attended by Dewfeather, Oakpool, Robinblaze, Berrywish, Whitedapple and his two sons, Wolfstorm and Stormrunner. His death was mourned by all of RockyClan.

**Personality-**

Stoneshadow was a calm, mature and wise old tom. He was humble and quiet, but very smart and wise in his thinking. He often gave good advice if asked. He also held a lot of old hurt and loss, but learnt to live with his past, and was at peace when he died.

**Trivia-**

* Stoneshadow partly found comfort in Whitedapple because she looked similar to Frostfern.
* Stoneshadow has always thought white and pale colored she-cats are the prettiest.
* Stoneshadow often cringes upon his younger self.
* Stoneshadow secretly wishes Frostfern had of had a she-kit as well, because he thinks if she had he would have something to remember her by.
* Stoneshadow sees Dewfeather as his own kin, due to his fatherly relationship with her father, Jadefur.
* Stoneshadow was deeply sorrowed by the death of Jadefur.
* Stoneshadow felt anxious about Ashenflame ever since the dog incident, sensing his growing turmoil.