Palesky

"We thought these cats were intruders. But Fidgetpaw won't let us drive them off."

— Palepaw about Hawkwing's patrol in Darkest Night, page 166

Palesky
The pixel artwork is fanart based on the canon description; undefined traits are left to the artist's interpretation.
Affiliations
Current:	SkyClan
Past:	Loner
Names
Kit:	Palekit
Apprentice:	Palepaw
Warrior:	Palesky
Loner:	Palepaw
Kin
Mother:	Mintfur
Father:	Nettlesplash
Sisters:	Nectarsong, Fringewhisker
Brother:	Gravelnose
Education
Mentor:	Rabbitleap
Unofficial mentors:	Nettlesplash and Mintfur
Book appearances
Living	Hawkwing's Journey, Darkest Night, River of Fire, Tawnypelt's Clan, The Raging Storm, Squirrelflight's Hope, Lost Stars, The Silent Thaw
Living	Hawkwing's Journey, Darkest Night, River of Fire, Tawnypelt's Clan, The Raging Storm, Squirrelflight's Hope, Lost Stars, The Silent Thaw

Palesky is a black-and-white she-cat with amber eyes.

Palesky is a SkyClan warrior serving under Leafstar in the lake territories. She was born as Palekit to Nettlesplash and Mintfur along with her siblings, Nectarkit, Gravelkit, and Fringekit. After her birth, her parents decided to remain near the gorge to raise their kits rather than travel with the rest of SkyClan to try and find ThunderClan after Darktail's group drove them out of their home. Her family eventually moved into the gorge after Darktail’s rogues abandoned it. Nettlesplash and Mintfur, wanting to keep the warrior code alive, gave their kits apprentice names, Palekit becoming Palepaw, and unofficially mentored them. When Hawkwing led a patrol back to the gorge to bring back the missing SkyClan cats, Palepaw and her family were found and traveled to the lake, where Palepaw was given a mentor in Rabbitleap. Palepaw eventually earned her warrior name, Palesky.

History

In the A Vision of Shadows arc

Darkest Night

When Hawkwing and his patrol come near SkyClan's old territory, Gravelpaw and Palepaw rush to confront them. The cats turn to see the pair racing towards them, but Molewhisker doesn't seem concerned. Palepaw asks Hawkwing's patrol who they are, and Gravelpaw claims this as their land. Molewhisker asks the SkyClan deputy if these are his Clanmates, but he says he doesn't know them. Palepaw snaps that they need to leave, but Violetpaw replies that they're just looking for Clanmates. She replies back that this is the wrong place to look, but Fidgetpaw emerges from the bushes.

Fidgetpaw tells her that they should always welcome their friends. Gravelpaw states that these cats aren't friends, and are probably rogues and should be driven away. The tom comments that no cat will be driven away, and greets Hawkwing. Palepaw frowns angrily, asking if he knows these cats. He says yes to Palepaw, saying that Hawkwing's father is Sharpclaw. This surprises both apprentices, and they stay put while Fidgetpaw moves forward. Moments later, Mintfur and Nettlesplash meet the group, their other two kits, Fringepaw and Nectarpaw following. They are thrilled to see Hawkwing and his cats, and introduce them to their kits. Palepaw comments that they thought these cats were intruders, but Fidgetpaw wouldn't let them drive them off. Gravelpaw grunts that he said they are SkyClan, and Nettlesplash affirms this.

Nettlesplash then invites the patrol to come back the gorge to rest and have something to eat. All the cats go back to camp, talking about old times and how Darktail is now dead. Once there, Violetpaw questions when Hawkwing's going to ask the cats to come back to the lake with them. Palepaw overhears, asking what she said, and so the deputy asks whether they will come back and join the rest of SkyClan. Gravelpaw immediately says that they can't leave their home, but Mintfur comments that their Clan is home. Palepaw states that their group is SkyClan, but Nettlesplash clarifies that SkyClan's leader and deputy are not here. Palepaw argues that they should come here, but Fidgetpaw comments that StarClan would want them to be with their Clan again. However, Mintfur remembers Frecklewish, and they decide to try and get her out the next day.

The next day, the SkyClan cats go to show Hawkwing where Frecklewish is being held captive. As they approach the tall structure, Palepaw stays hidden in the treeline with her siblings. Violetpaw comes up with a way for Frecklewish to escape, and they opt to let the medicine cat decide whether she can make the jump or not. Gravelpaw asks if he can come along, but Mintfur orders all of her litter to stay on the ground. Palepaw protests that Violetpaw gets to go, but Hawkwing says that it was her plan to start with. The older apprentice feels bad that she can go along, and then offers to stay with the younger cats. Nectarpaw insists that they don't mind staying behind, but Gravelpaw grumbles for her to speak for herself. Violetpaw offers to tell them about it when she returns, but Gravelpaw comments that she might not get down. Palepaw mutters that at least Violetpaw won't get stuck up there like he did, but he protests saying that he was trying to catch owls.

Frecklewish manages to jump out of the Twoleg nest onto some steps, then into a tree. The cats race away as a Twoleg chases them, and Palepaw watches with wide eyes from below. The Twoleg is surprised as the cats run away and out of sight. Nettlesplash, Mintfur, Fidgetpaw, and Frecklewish decide to go back to the other Clans with Hawkwing after a heavy rain washes their camp away. Violetpaw walks with the other apprentices while they travel, noting that Palepaw and Gravelpaw have been complaining less. Every paw step the cats take to their new home fuels their excitement for exploring. As they approach the forest, Violetpaw points out some pines in the distance, naming them as SkyClan's new territory. Palepaw questions where the camp is, and is surprised to learn it's in a forest. She comments that it must be dark all the time, but Violetpaw affirms that there is a lakeshore as well nearby.

The cats stop to rest for the night, because the younger cats feel tired from traveling. Nettlesplash says that he'll take Gravelpaw, Nectarpaw, and Mintfur out hunting while Hawkwing checks out a hollow for sleeping. Palepaw offers to go with them, so her father agrees she can tag along. The next day, they arrive at SkyClan's camp, and are bewildered to see cats running around building dens. Hawkwing asks what's happening, and they tell him Leafstar will explain. Finpaw looks at Palepaw and her littermates, commenting that the apprentices' den is going to be very full. Once in camp, Twigpaw says the same, noting that the den doesn't have enough nests yet for everyone. Leafstar interrupts that Violetpaw and her sister won't need nests in the apprentices' den, as it's time for them to be warriors. Violetpaw gets excited, and Palepaw and her littermates crowd around the pair.

In the bonus scene, Nettlesplash is out hunting, and thinks about his young kits. He decides to visit the gorge before returning to his den, but runs across Dragonfly on the way. She tells him to get off Darktail's territory, and asks if he's one of those SkyClan cats. Nettlesplash lies, meowing that he doesn't know what she's talking about, in order to keep his kits safe. Once he tells her that tansy will help her cough, he quickly leaves. Nettlesplash wants to help, but decides that caring for his kits is more important.

Later, Nettlesplash sits outside, watching his kits play. Palekit and Gravelkit play with a leaf, and Nectarkit sneaks up behind her littermates. The she-kit yowls badger attack, leaping on top of her siblings. The three kits descend into a round of play fighting, the leaf forgotten. Mintfur and Nettlesplash are content, commenting on how much their litter has grown. Abruptly, Nectarkit sits up, pushing Fringekit off of her. She comments that there's a moaning noise she doesn't recognize, and that it sounds like when Fringekit had a bellyache, but louder. The other kits say that they can hear it too, so Mintfur tells them to go inside the den.

Nettlesplash goes into the forest, finding that the source of the moaning is Dragonfly, who is very sick. He decides to help her, and with his and Mintfur's help, she completely heals within a quarter moon. She shares her catch with the family, and Fringekit nuzzles into the yellow tabby's side. Nettlesplash is warmed by the sight, and watches the she-cat lick the kit's head. Minfur and her mate invite Dragonfly to stay with them permanently, but she hesitates. She looks at each of the kits, and then tells them that they'll know her decision in the morning. However, when Nettlesplash wakes the next morning, he finds that Dragonfly decided during the night to go back to Darktail's group.

Later, Nettlesplash plays with his kits, but he tires and slumps on the ground to rest for a bit. The kits argue over which type of prey is the best, each naming a different type. Nettlesplash sighs, lost in thought about SkyClan. Moments later, a rabbit runs across the small clearing. Nettlesplash realizes that some cat is chasing it, and orders his kits to hide. They dive beneath a bush, and the older tom turns to face Dragonfly and Darktail. Darktail challenges Nettlesplash, but the pale brown tom quickly lies, saying that he's the only one here. He tells the white tom that he lost Mintfur and the kits after the battle, and couldn't bear to leave.

Darktail meows that Nettlesplash owes him something, for yowling when the rabbit raced by. Nettlesplash asks what that might be, silently praying that the kits stay quiet. Darktail dictates that he needs to catch three pieces of prey for his camp by nightfall, but Dragonfly protests. The yellow tabby slyly says that the pale brown tom has lost so much, and is so pitiful that being the last of SkyClan is enough punishment. Darktail agrees, and leaves with Dragonfly. Nettlesplash sighs in relief, knowing his family is safe for now. He waits for Mintfur to return, removing as many traces of themselves from the makeshift camp. Nettlesplash tells Mintfur what happened, and she agrees that they need to leave. They give the kits the mice their mother caught, and the tom hopes that SkyClan returns soon. He reflects that they might not be able to make it on their own, with Darktail around. Nettlesplash then turns to look at his kits, content that his kits are at least safe for now.

River of Fire

River of Fire does not formally appear in The Blazing Star , but is listed in the allegiances. After returning to SkyClan, Palepaw has been assigned Rabbitleap as a mentor.

The Raging Storm

After Finleap is caught trying to visit his sister, he sees Palepaw sharing a mouse with Pigeonpaw beside Gravelpaw and Fringepaw, as the latter playfight together. As Finleap and Violetshine pass them, Palepaw looks up to ask Finleap if he's going back to ThunderClan that night, but Violetshine answers he'll go home in the morning.

More Coming Soon

In The Broken Code arc

Lost Stars

Lost Stars does not formally appear in The Blazing Star , but is listed in the allegiances.

The Silent Thaw

Palesky and Violetshine watch Pigeonfoot demonstrate how she had caught a bat mid-flight yesterday evening.

In the Super Editions

Hawkwing's Journey

Although unnamed, she is one of the four kits of Mintfur and Nettlesplash. Hawkwing hears their terrified cries as he approaches the nursery during a massive attack by a group of rogues. Fidgetkit, Snipkit, and Curlykit tell Hawkwing that they'll defend the younger kits when he races over to protect them.

After the battle, SkyClan is separated, but slowly begins to reform into a group. Mintfur, Nettlesplash, and their four kits are seen among the cats. SkyClan decides to go and look for new territory, with the other Clans. Mintfur and Nettlesplash say their kits are too young to travel, and decide to stay behind in familiar land. The gray tabby she-cat sweeps her kits closer, meowing that perhaps they'll meet again, and that they'll miss the Clan terribly.

Squirrelflight's Hope

She is now a warrior named Palesky. Palesky and Tree spot Squirrelflight waiting for them at the border, and she and Tree argue about whether or not to escort Squirrelflight to camp. Once at camp, Palesky tells Tree to stay with Squirrelflight as she warns Leafstar.

In the Novellas

Tawnypelt's Clan

Tawnypelt's Clan does not formally appear in The Blazing Star , but is listed in the allegiances.

Trivia

Interesting facts

• Palesky has kittypet blood through Waspwhisker and Petalnose, loner blood through Fallowfern, and rogue blood through Rainfur.

Character pixels

The pixel artwork is fanart based on the canon description; undefined traits are left to the artist's interpretation. Kit Version Loner Version Apprentice Version Warrior Version

Kin

Members

Mother:

Mintfur: Living (As of Wind)

Father:

Nettlesplash: Living (As of Wind)

Brother:

Gravelnose: Living (As of Wind)

Sisters:

Nectarsong: Living (As of Wind)

Fringewhisker:Living (As of Wind)

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Aunt:

Plumwillow: Living (As of Wind)

Uncles:

Sagenose: Living (As of Wind)

Rabbitleap: Living (As of Wind)

Creekfeather: Living (As of SkyClan's Destiny)

Grandmothers:

Petalnose: Living (As of SkyClan and the Stranger)

Fallowfern: Living (As of Wind)

Grandfathers:

Rainfur: Deceased, verified StarClan member

Waspwhisker: Status unknown

First cousins:

Curlypaw: Living (As of Hawkwing's Journey)

Snipkit: Deceased, verified StarClan member

Fidgetflake: Living (As of Wind)

Reedclaw: Living (As of Wind)

Finleap: Living (As of Wind)

Dewspring: Living (As of Wind)

Wrenpaw: Status unknown

Two unnamed kits: Status unknown

Tree

Template:Palesky Tree

Quotes

Palepaw: "What are you doing here?"

Gravelpaw: "This is our land!"

^{Darkest Night}

Gravelpaw: "We can't leave the gorge. It's our home."

Mintfur: "Our home is with SkyClan."

^{Darkest Night}

Palepaw: "She won't get stuck up there like you did last half-moon."

Gravelpaw: "I wasn't stuck. I was hunting owls."

^{Darkest Night}

"It must be dark all the time."

―Palepaw about the forest ^{Darkest Night}

External links

• Veil of Shadows: Excerpt on the Warriors official website (Allegiance only)