"We're just doing what any loyal cat would do. You can count on us, Mistystar." |
— Rushpaw to Mistystar in Mistystar's Omen, chapter 7 |
Rushtail is a light brown tabby tom.[1]
Rushtail was a RiverClan elder who has served under the leaderships of Leopardstar and Mistystar in the lake territories. Rushpaw was mentored by Pebblefoot. He caused a lot of trouble with Hollowpaw, but they eventually grew out of their troublesome ways. He became a warrior, Rushtail, and continued serving RiverClan until he retired and became an elder.
History[]
In the Omen of the Stars arc[]
The Fourth Apprentice[]
- Rushpaw is a RiverClan apprentice and his mentor is Pebblefoot.
Sign of the Moon[]
- Mistystar announces at a Gathering that Rushpaw is now a warrior named Rushtail, along with Troutstream.
The Last Hope[]
- When Jayfeather comes to RiverClan's camp, Heronpaw demands to know why the medicine cat is here, but Rushtail silences the apprentice, telling him that he will learn if he stays quiet.
In the Novellas[]
Mistystar's Omen[]
- "Kittypet food. We found some here before, and it didn't taste too bad. We thought if we got enough to eat here, we wouldn't have to take anything from the fresh-kill pile."
- ―Rushpaw reasoning why they went out Mistystar's Omen, chapter 9
- Later, Rushpaw and Hollowpaw sneak off again, telling Reedwhisker that they want to do some battle training in preparation for their assessments. Pebblefoot comments on how Rushpaw is very good at figuring out how to get things done faster, and jokingly wonders if he wants to go straight to the elders' den once he is twelve moons old. Mistystar says he will probably just be an efficient warrior.
- Mothwing overhears Rushpaw and Hollowpaw telling Troutpaw and Mossypaw that they found something, and that it is a big secret. She and Mistystar wonder what they are up to, however the leader does not believe they are causing trouble and are just showing off.
- After returning from their supposed battle training, they decline their offer of prey, and ask if they can eat their share later. Mistystar praises them on keeping up with their training during hard times, making Rushpaw replies their actions is what any loyal Clanmate should do.
- While taking a walk outside of camp, Mistystar passes by where Rushpaw had said he and Hollowpaw are training. However, the area is untouched, making her decide to question them later. Suddenly Reedwhisker tells her the two apprentices are in trouble by the Twoleg dens, cornered by dogs. When Mistystar and her deputy's patrol arrive, Rushpaw is seen defending a pleading Hollowpaw from the dogs. Reedwhisker sends the patrol and Mistystar to distract the dogs as he goes to get the two of them out. The leader is briefly distracted while watching them escape, and fails to distract the dogs. One of them begins to chase Reedwhisker and the apprentices, and Mistystar leaps at it, trying to lure it away from them. Mallownose goes to assist the deputy while the apprentices escape and help. Rushpaw and Hollowpaw make it safely over the fence as Reedwhisker is attacked by the dogs.
- Rushpaw and Hollowpaw apologize for their actions, stating they wanted to eat kittypet food. Mistystar is angry at them, but she reminds herself that they never meant for anyone to get hurt.
Dovewing's Silence[]
- Rushtail has retired to the elders' den.
Character pixels[]
The pixel artwork is fanart based on the canon description; undefined traits are left to the artist's interpretation. |
Appearances[]
- The Fourth Apprentice (First appearance; allegiance only)
- Mistystar's Omen
- Fading Echoes (Allegiance only)
- Night Whispers (Allegiance only)
- Sign of the Moon (Mentioned only)
- The Forgotten Warrior (Allegiance only)
- The Last Hope
- Dovewing's Silence (Allegiance only)
- Crowfeather's Trial (Allegiance only)
- Bramblestar's Storm (Allegiance only)
Trivia[]
Mistakes[]
- In the allegiances of The Forgotten Warrior and The Last Hope, he is mistakenly listed as an apprentice.[4][5]
Continuity[]
The following information is from sources considered non-canon, retconned, or from adapted material.
Quotes[]
- Mistystar: "Where did you go?"
- Rushpaw: "Oh, you know that elderflower bush by the holly tree? There's a clear space under there that is just right for battle training."
- Mistystar's Omen, chapter 7
- Pebblefoot: "I didn't realize they were taking the assessments so seriously. I sometimes wonder if Rushpaw wants to go straight to the elders' den when he reaches twelve moons. I've never met an apprentice who is so good at finding shortcuts to getting things done!"
- Mistystar: "Perhaps he'll just be a very efficient warrior."
- Mistystar's Omen, chapter 7
External links[]
- Stand Together or Fall Divided on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Indirect mention only)
Notes and references[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Revealed in The Fourth Apprentice, allegiances
- ↑ Revealed in Sign of the Moon, page 75
- ↑ Revealed in Bramblestar's Storm, allegiances
- ↑ Revealed in The Forgotten Warrior, allegiances
- ↑ Revealed in The Last Hope, allegiances
- ↑ Revealed on Vicky's Facebook