Swiftcloud

**Swiftcloud** is a black and white she-cat with cloudy blue eyes.

## History

She is born in RiverClan to Streambird and Briarlake. Being the only kit in her litter, her parents dote on her with a lot of affection. Swiftkit grows a strong bond with both of her parents because of this.
Swiftpaw is apprenticed to Bramblefall, a young warrior of RiverClan. Due to his inexperience, and that Swiftpaw was his first apprentice, they encountered a lot of struggles during their time together. Swiftpaw often grows irritated with Bramblefall's clumsiness, and Bramblefall has issues controlling Swiftpaw's quick temper. Despite their differences, Bramblefall trains Swiftpaw exceptionally, and she grows into a strong RiverClan cat.
Swiftpaw earns her warrior name, and is given the name of Swiftcloud. Both of her parents congratulate her after the ceremony, and give her praise for working so hard. Swiftcloud feels a strong loyalty burning in her heart towards RiverClan, and tells herself that she is were she is meant to be.
Swiftcloud serves her Clan proudly, and she is overjoyed when she earns her first apprentice, Sparkpaw. Remembering Bramblefall's shortcomings, Swiftcloud tries her best to train Sparkpaw to the best of her abilities. Sparkpaw has a lot of energy, and keeps Swiftcloud on her paws during her time as her apprentice.
A few moons later, Swiftcloud's father becomes ill with Greencough. Briarlake initially insists that it is a minor cold, but his condition worsens. Swiftcloud urges him to see Starlingfern for treatment. He begrudgingly follows her to the medicine cat's den, and is quickly shocked when Starlingfern tells him the extent of its severity. He is held in the medicine cat's den, but Starlingfern's treatments are not able to assist Briarlake in fighting off the illness. He dies from Greencough, and Swiftcloud is filled with grief.
Not long after, Otterstar also catches Greencough. The illness ravages his body, and he loses his final life to the illness. Dapplewing takes his place, and is named Dapplestar. This makes Swiftcloud skeptical on Dapplestar's leading skills, as she had killed Marshfoot right after she was appointed deputy. Despite her skepticism, Swiftcloud wholeheartedly supports Dapplestar, believing she had changed.
Sparkpaw is promoted into a full warrior of RiverClan, and given the name Sparkfire. Swiftcloud proudly rejoices during her ceremony.
Swiftcloud grows closer to a fellow Clanmate, Birchleaf. He is a few moons younger than her, and she briefly remembers sharing the apprentices' den with him when they were younger. As warriors, they hunt together frequently, and Swiftcloud finds herself growing romantic feelings towards the tom. She is shocked to find that he feels the same, when he confesses her feelings to her during a fishing session at the lake. The two become mates, and grow to be very happy with one another.
Swiftcloud's mother, Streambird, retires to the elders' den. Swiftcloud supports her decision and visits her frequently to keep her company, especially in the time after Briarlake's death.
One day, Swiftcloud suspects that she may be pregnant. She is fearful of this, and feels as if she is not capable of caring for kit. She worriedly tells Birchleaf, but he responds by saying that it is a blessing from StarClan. He tells her that he will be by her side through it all, and that they will raise the kit together.
Swiftcloud eventually moves to the nursery as her pregnancy progresses. She gives birth to a single kit - Thistlekit. Streambird watches the kitting, and is touched by the fact that her daughter also gave birth to a single kit just as she had. She tells Swiftcloud that she will be an excellent mother, and that Thistlekit is already a strong kit. Swiftcloud nurses Thistlekit as he grows, and is proud when he is eventually named Thistlepaw.
Swiftcloud and Birchleaf watch as Thistlepaw excels in his training, and is made into a full warrior of RiverClan. He is given the name Thistleflame.
After many moons of rest, Streambird passes away of old age. Swiftcloud grieves for her mother, but takes comfort in the fact that she can now be reunited with Briarlake in StarClan.
During Shimmerwing's rebellion, she fought on the side of Dapplestar and Shellfall, declaring loyalty to her Clan, and Clan alone.
However, prior to this, she had already had a plan to try to ensure her deputyship - to pretend to fight under Shellfall. But days prior to this, she had declared Shellfall's intentions to the three other Clans, ShadowClan, ThunderClan, and WindClan, and the three Clans agree to combine their might and defeat Shellfall. Swiftcloud brings these patrols when the battle is already raging, and the tides of the battles turn, leaving Shellfall's side horribly defeated.
Despite her efforts, Shimmerwing names Minnowflight as her deputy once she inherits leadership, spiting Swiftcloud. However, she forces her pettiness aside and declares a fierce loyalty to her reborn Clan.
## Personality

Swiftcloud is extremely snarky and sarcastic, often making jokes or comments at inappropriate times. She fiercely obeys the warrior code, even through it's flaws and loopholes. She puts loyalty to her Clan above all else, and generally looks down on those who break the warrior code or act out in any way. Even so, she can have a soft spot for those close to her, especially her former mentor and apprentices.

## Family

**Mother:**
Streambird - Deceased
**Father:**
Briarlake - Deceased
## Quotes

**Shimmerwing**: "*What...? Swiftcloud, you say? She was fighting for Shellfall.*"

**Iceshine**: "*Not anymore. The tides have turned on the battlefield. ThunderClan, WindClan, and ShadowClan are all here.*"

**Shimmerwing**: "*It can't be... Why...?*"

**Swiftcloud**: "*Why? Because you needed a firm push, that's why.*"
**Shimmerwing**: "*Swiftcloud...*"
**Swiftcloud**: "*In fact, you should be grateful to me. A certain someone seems to be lacking the necessary oomph today, you see.*"
**Shimmerwing**: "*And who asked you-*"
**Swiftcloud**: "*The battle is in retaliation for someone trying to take your leadership, is it not? No fair that you should get to do it by yourself. Let me have a piece.*"
**Narrator**: "*Shimmerwing glares at Swiftcloud and her huge, self-satisfied grin. She’s done this on purpose, and all Shimmerwing can do is grit her teeth.*"

—Shimmerwing and Swiftcloud