ColdStrider

**ColdStrider** is a minor character in the Fox Scars Series. She is one of the elders in the Firefly Tribe and is the paternal grandfather of GhostToe, mate of RockChomp and father of MoonHeart and YoungBitter.

## ColdStrider

### Relatives

RockChomp (Mate)MoonHeart (Daughter)

YoungBitter (Son)

GhostToe (Grand-Son)

ColdHeart (Grand-Daughter)

BoneTalon (Grand-Daughter)

StoneScar (Son-In-Law)

## Overview

**ColdStrider** is a serious but kind-hearted elder in the Firefly Tribe. He worries a lot but loves kits. He stays in the elders den with the other elders including his mate RockChomp.

## Early Life

**ColdStrider** was born into the Firefly Tribe. He became an Guardian apprentice and became mates with RockChomp. The two had two kits MoonHeart and YoungBitter. Their daughter MoonHeart eventually started her own family with StoneScar having three kits GhostToe, ColdHeart and BoneTalon. **ColdStrider** eventually moved into the elders den with his mate.

#### Seeing In Your Eyes

Inside the elders den RockChomp is telling a story to the girl kits. AdalWolf comes in and apologizes for interrupting but BrokenTeeth says it's fine as he saved them from having to hear from RockChomp's boring story. The girls defend RockChomp's stories stating they're never boring. RockChomp thanks them. **ColdStrider** thanks AdalWolf for the bedding but asks about GhostToe, he tells **ColdStrider** that he needed to talk with his mother so they did his chore for him instead. They talk with AdalWolf about his coronation and his new friend Nokue. **ColdStrider** invites Nokue in but he is too is scared due to HookScale's warning and tries to leave but NightLash stops him by grabbing his tail. Embarrassed and blushing, NightLash says that he needs to wait for whatever the Chief decides and pleads if he could stay here in the meantime. RockChomp offers another story to recount for them but BrokenTeeth teases Nokue that he might want to leave while he still can. Nokue gives in and joins them. Later that day at nighttime, **ColdStrider** leaves with the other elders and kits to attend the annual coronation.

#### Remembrance

Two weeks later in the elders den, **ColdStrider** goes outside and watches as the wind picks up and blows a leaf down, RockChomp asks her mate if he's worried about winter coming and he talks about the wicked feeling in his bones. BrokenTeeth suggests it's probably because he laid down too long and he's sore, **ColdStrider** says it doesn't feel like that and says it feels like death is coming.

#### Who You Are Now

**ColdStrider** argues with BrokenTeeth over which threat the Skulks or winter is a bigger threat to the tribe. Later that day he argues again with BrokenTeeth saying he called the attack happening accusing BrokenTeeth of not believing him. SoothRunner tells them to stop and tells them the kits are here. **ColdStrider** apologizes for scaring them but the kits come in. RockChomp comes in and **ColdStrider** embraces his mate as she tells the kit a story. The kits eventually fall asleep and when OneFeather comes in looking for the kits, **ColdStrider** calmly shushes her and the mothers come in to pick up the kits. **ColdStrider** offers to help them and takes two of the kits back to the nursery.

#### The Hidden Snake

The next day **ColdStrider** sees the commotion at the Firefly Tribe where the border party comes back with a new tod and an injured SunStrider. He looks on with the others in worry. Hours later at nighttime **ColdStrider** is seen next to his mate RockChomp as they both cheer after hearing from WitherRunner that SunStrider is alive and stable. Afterwards he goes back to the elders den with the others to sleep for the night.

**STATS**
 STUBBORNNESS | 9/10

## Relationships

### RockChomp

**ColdStrider** deeply loves his long time mate as he is seen always by her side as they cuddle one another inside the elders den. He supports her stories for the kits.

### BrokenTeeth

Despite BrokenTeeth constantly teasing him and especially his mate RockChomp about her stories **ColdStrider** is very patient and friendly with his long time friend. He did however get angry at him for not believing him about his feeling of death and danger shortly before the attack on the Firefly Tribe at the hands of the Skulks but he does calm down.