"I know the warrior code is important. I never would have broken it if I hadn't felt I was doing the right thing. I hope the mistakes I've made, I've made out of love." |
— Squirrelflight to the cats of StarClan in Squirrelflight's Hope, page 350 |
Squirrelflight is a dark ginger she-cat[2] with one white paw,[17] a squirrel-like, bushy tail,[6] and green eyes.[2]
Squirrelflight is a former ThunderClan deputy that served under Bramblestar's leadership in the lake territories, and is currently taking refuge in ShadowClan. She is born as Squirrelkit to Firestar and Sandstorm alongside Leafkit. As an apprentice, Squirrelpaw is apprenticed to Dustpelt. While her sister is calm and patient, Squirrelpaw is independent, brave, and fiercely passionate, which often gets her into trouble. She follows Brambleclaw on the journey to the sun-drown place, where two grow close. When the Clans arrive at their new home by the lake, she is given her warrior name, Squirrelflight, because of her bravery.
She and Brambleclaw become parents to Lionkit, Jaykit, and Hollykit. However, it is revealed that their kits were actually Crowfeather and Leafpool's. Brambleclaw is furious about being lied to, and the two break up. After the battle against the Dark Forest, Brambleclaw becomes the leader and appoints Squirrelflight as his deputy as a display of forgiveness. They eventually have kits of their own: Alderkit, Sparkkit, Juniperkit, and Dandelionkit, though only Alderheart and Sparkpelt survive to adulthood.
Squirrelflight eventually comes at odds with Bramblestar when she defends the Sisters from ThunderClan and is almost killed by a rockslide, but StarClan allows her body to heal, but she loses Leafpool in the event. After Bramblestar's unexpected death, Squirrelflight takes over his duties but she relinquishes them when he is revived. When she discovers Bramblestar is being possessed and is exiled, Squirrelflight takes refuge in ShadowClan.
History
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The New Prophecy
- "Yes, O Great One, I shall do exactly what you say. And when we come back empty-pawed, maybe you'll admit that I was right."
- —Squirrelpaw to Brambleclaw Midnight, page 16
- On the journey, Squirrelpaw is clever and brave, often coming up with good ideas in bad situations. She earns every cat's respect with her courage, particularly Brambleclaw. Squirrelpaw's connection with Leafpaw is useful and she is able to recall important herbs to heal Tawnypelt's infected rat bite, as well as letting Leafpaw know she was safe. After hearing Midnight's message, the six cats return home to their Clans. When they return, they are shocked to see how the forest had been destroyed and that their Clans starving. She and Brambleclaw help lead the Clans on the Great Journey to the lake territories. Firestar rewards her with her warrior name, Squirrelflight, for her courage and service to the Clans.
- While the Clans settle into their new territories, Brambleclaw becomes very close to his half-brother, Hawkfrost. Squirrelflight distrusts Hawkfrost and their relationship greatly, and after multiple arguments with Brambleclaw, they break up. She finds comfort in her friend, Ashfur, though she does not reciprocate the romantic feelings he has for her. When Brambleclaw saves her father, Firestar from a fox trap set by Hawkfrost, she grows to trust Brambleclaw again because of his loyalty, becoming mates shortly after.
Power of Three
- "Kill them, then. You won't hurt me that way. If you really want to hurt me, you'll have to find a better way than that. They are not my kits."
- —Squirrelflight to Ashfur Long Shadows, pages 274-276
Omen of the Stars
- "Brambleclaw, I'm sorry. You have to understand I never intended to hurt you. I loved you, and was proud to raise these kits with you. You were a wonderful father. [...] Don't throw away everything just because you are angry with me!"
- —Squirrelflight to Brambleclaw The Last Hope, page 201
A Vision of Shadows
- "You know as well as I do, that medicine-cat apprentice has to be just the right cat."
- —Squirrelflight to Jayfeather The Apprentice's Quest, page 69
The Broken Code
- "I'll leave, but there's something you must know. My mate would never behave like this. You must know in your hearts that this cat, has none of the courage, honor, and honesty of the real Bramblestar. This Bramblestar is an imposter."
- —Squirrelflight about Bramblestar's imposter, as she's being exiled The Silent Thaw, page 285
Super Editions
This section summarizes Squirrelflight's significant Super Editions appearances. If you're looking for a full list, find one here!
- "Being a good deputy doesn't mean blindly following orders. It means standing up for what I believe, and this time, I believe I'm right."
- —Squirrelflight's arguing with Bramblestar Squirrelflight's Hope, page 145
- In Bramblestar's Storm, she and Bramblestar guide the Clan through the Great Storm. She gently reminds Bramblestar of his leadership duties, and he wonders how lost he'd be without her. Squirrelflight isn't too impressed when Bramblestar brings a few kittypets to ThunderClan to seek shelter from the flood and notices how close he and Jessy are getting. She supports Bramblestar's decision to help ShadowClan and Tawnypelt with badgers, noting how she would do anything for her sister. One of the kittypets, Frankie, becomes her apprentice. Meanwhile, Jessy helps Bramblestar realize the bond he and Squirrelflight share. In the manga, she happily reveals to Bramblestar that she is expecting his kits.
- In Squirrelflight's Hope, hoping to settle border disputes between the Clans, Squirrelflight and Leafstar travel outside Clan borders to find a suitable home for SkyClan. They discover the Sisters, a strange yet friendly group of she-cats, who plan to leave their territory once Moonlight's kits were weaned. Squirrelflight's strong desire to have another litter and her sense of justice for the Sisters drives a wedge between her and Bramblestar, who is trying to stabilize the fragile peace. She and Bramblestar find a brief serenity while nurturing for Sparkpelt's two kits after Larksong and Flickerkit pass away.
- When the other Clans decide to forcefully drive out the Sisters, Squirrelflight and Leafpool have a terrible dream forewarning them about Moonlight's kits. They help Moonlight deliver her kits, but the outnumbered Sisters fiercely defend their camp from the Clan warriors. While saving Moonlight's kits during a cave in, Squirrelflight and Leafpool are fatally injured and walk in StarClan. Determined to return to Bramblestar and Sparkpelt, Squirrelflight chooses to return to ThunderClan. She and Bramblestar reconcile, and the Clan mourns for Leafpool.
Novellas
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- In Leafpool's Wish, Squirrelflight chooses Brambleclaw as a mate and is unaware of his secret meetings in the Dark Forest with Tigerstar and Hawkfrost. When Leafpool finds out that she is expecting kits, she asks Squirrelflight to raise them. Squirrelflight at first refuses to betray her mate and lie to her Clan. Yellowfang tries to encourage her by revealing Squirrelflight will never have kits of her own, and this would be her only chance to be a mother. Squirrelflight still has doubts, but journeys with Leafpool away from Clan territory so she can give birth. A visit from Feathertail finally convinces Squirrelflight to raise them with Brambleclaw, and she, Leafpool, and the kits return to ThunderClan.
Detailed description
- Squirrelflight is a dark ginger she-cat[2] with forest[18]-green eyes.[2] She has one white paw,[17] short legs,[19] a torn ear tip,[20] glossy fur,[21] and a long,[22] squirrel-like, bushy tail.[6]
Character pixels
Main images
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Alternate images
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Official art
Please do not edit this gallery Squirrelflight in The New Prophecy Squirrelflight on the reprinted cover of Dawn Squirrelflight in A Clan in Need Squirrelflight in Ravenpaw's Path Squirrelflight in The Lost Warrior Squirrelflight in Graystripe's Adventure Squirrelflight in Bramblestar's Storm Squirrelflight in Squirrelflight's Hope Squirrelflight on the full cover of Squirrelflight's Hope Squirrelflight in Squirrelflight's Hope Squirrelflight in Code of the Clans Squirrelflight in The Ultimate Guide |
Ceremonies
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Quotes
- "Yes, O Great One, I shall do exactly what you say. And when we come back empty-pawed, maybe you'll admit that I was right."
- —Squirrelpaw to Brambleclaw Midnight, page 16
- "I wish that the stars had not sent this message to me to pass on. But it is my duty. Squirrelflight, you will never have kits of your own."
- —Yellowfang lying to Squirrelflight Leafpool's Wish, page chapter 6
- "ThunderClan needs you to be their medicine cat. I will love these kits as if they were my own. I already do! I will never take them from the Clan, you will see them all the time, and they will know you are my kin so they will always be close to you. Remember what Feathertail said. These kits deserve parents that can be proud of them, who can raise them among their Clanmates as fine warriors. Brambleclaw and I can do that. And the secret of their birth will die with me, I promise."
- —Squirrelflight's loyalty to Leafpool and her kits Leafpool's Wish, page chapter 9
- "I know what it's like to have friends in other Clans. To feel that there's something stronger that your Clan calling you away from home."
- —Squirrelflight to Hollypaw Dark River, page 249
- "I know you think you were doing the right thing, but you are only an apprentice. How can you possibly understand? Your duty is to listen and learn and leave the decision making to the warriors."
- —Squirrelflight to Hollypaw Dark River, page 251
- "If Leafpool is like water, calm, deep running, reflecting the stars, then Squirrelflight is fire. She has energy to scorch every tree in the forest, and a tongue that would leave scars in beech bark."
- —Rock describing Squirrelflight Cats of the Clans, page 20
- "I would trust Squirrelflight with my life simply because she is incapable of doing anything but what she believes to be right. No, Blossomkit, this is not the same as always telling the truth. Even Squirrelflight has her secrets."
- —Rock on Squirrelflight Cats of the Clans, page 20
- Squirrelflight: "Enough, Ashfur. Your quarrel is with me. These young cats have done nothing to hurt you. Do what you like with me, but let them out of the fire."
- Ashfur: "You don't understand. This is the only way to make you feel the same pain you caused me. You tore my heart out when you chose Brambleclaw over me. Anything I did to you would never hurt as much. But your kits.... if you watch them die, then you'll know the pain I felt."
- Long Shadows, pages 274-276
- Leafpool: "I know that I can not be ThunderClan's medicine cat any longer. I'm very sorry to you, Firestar, and to all my Clanmates. Please know that I tried my best, and regretted what I had done with every single breath, but I couldn't regret having my kits. They are fine cats, and I will always be proud of them."
- Brambleclaw: "Why?"
- Sunrise, pages 306-307
- Squirrelflight: "Brambleclaw, I'm sorry. You have to understand I never intended to hurt you. I loved you, and was proud to raise these kits with you. You were a wonderful father."
- Brambleclaw: "But I wasn't their father!"
- The Last Hope, page 201
- Brambleclaw: "Will you fight beside me?"
- Squirrelflight: "... Always."
- The Last Hope, page 259
- Bramblestar: "Will you be my deputy, Squirrelflight?"
- Squirrelflight: "Really?"
- The Last Hope, pages 328-329
- Squirrelflight: "What's going on?"
- Dovewing: "Sorreltail is dead."
- Dovewing's Silence, page chapter 1
- "You know as well as I do, that medicine-cat apprentice has to be just the right cat."
- —Squirrelflight to Jayfeather The Apprentice's Quest, page 69
- "Being a mother isn't about saying the right thing or doing the right thing all the time. No cat does that. No cat can. No, being a mother is about protecting the cats you care about."
- —Squirrelflight's thoughts on being a mother The Apprentice's Quest, page (bonus scene) 21
- "What good did nine lives do Bramblestar? He's dead!"
- —Squirrelflight snapping at ThunderClan Lost Stars, page 248
- "Do you really think this is the best way to run a Clan? After the leaf-bare we’ve had, do you think you’ll improve morale by pushing cats around and stealing the best prey for yourself?"
- —Squirrelflight angry with Bramblestar The Silent Thaw, page 104
- "I know it sounds crazy. But Bramblestar is my mate. I can tell. I had a feeling something was wrong...but I just told myself it was because he'd lost a life. Now I think it's more than that. I've been paying close attention to him today. He's...different."
- —Squirrelflight to Bristlefrost about Bramblestar The Silent Thaw, page 191
External links
- Squirrelflight's profile on the Warriors official website
- Warrior of the Week #6 - Squirrelflight on the Warriors official website (Warrior of the Week #6)
- A Legacy of Fire on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only)
- Warriors Super Editions: A World Without Limits on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only)
- A Different Path on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only)
- Pick a Plush: Round Two on the Warriors official website (Poll option)
- Honoring the Mother Cats on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only)
- Blood Isn't Everything on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only)
- The Law That Never Was on the Warriors official website (Indirect mention only)
- Squirrelflight's Hope Sample on the Warriors official website
- Character Spotlight - Squirrelflight on the Warriors official website
- Apprentices: A Fresh Perspective on the Warriors official website (Indirect mention only)
- Squirrelflight's Hope on the Warriors official website (Indirect mention only)
- The Warrior Code: An Outdated Relic? on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only)
- Evil Lives Forever on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only)
- Send Us Your Art: A Salute to StarClan on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only)
- The Silent Thaw on the Warriors official website (Indirect mention only)
- Stand Together or Fall Divided on the Warriors official website (Indirect mention only)
- Morningstar's Folly - When Peace Isn't the Answer on the Warriors official website (Indirect mention only)
- A Common Bond on the Warriors official website (Mentioned only)
Notes
- ↑ Squirrelflight spent time in StarClan while her body healed, and returned to ThunderClan afterwards.[3]
- ↑ Squirrelflight was de facto leader while Bramblestar was dead for over a night.[3]
- ↑ Bramblestar's imposter possessed Squirrelflight's mate, Bramblestar's body. Prior to realizing the deception, she acted affectionately as a mate to the imposter, and both of them concurred being in a relationship. After her realizing he was an imposter, and being exiled from ThunderClan, this relationship terminated.[11]
Notes and references
- ↑ Revealed in The Silent Thaw, page 310
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 Revealed in Midnight, allegiances
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 Revealed in Lost Stars, chapter 22
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Revealed in Squirrelflight's Hope, page 374
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Revealed in The Silent Thaw, page 301
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 Revealed in Firestar's Quest, page 509
- ↑ Revealed in Starlight, page 27
- ↑ Revealed in Outcast, page 136
- ↑ Revealed in The Sight, allegiances
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Revealed in The Last Hope, page 328
- ↑ Revealed in The Silent Thaw, page 60; 282
- ↑ Revealed in Outcast, page 35
- ↑ Revealed in The Fourth Apprentice, page 7
- ↑ Revealed in Bramblestar's Storm, page 454
- ↑ Revealed in Lost Stars, page 252
- ↑ Revealed in The Silent Thaw, page 312
- ↑ 17.0 17.1 Revealed in Midnight, page 87
- ↑ Revealed in Starlight, page 82
- ↑ Revealed in Starlight, page 80
- ↑ Revealed in Sunset, page 13
- ↑ Revealed in Dawn, page 51
- ↑ Revealed in The Sight, page 8
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Leader | Tigerstar |
Deputy | Cloverfoot |
Medicine cats | Puddleshine • Shadowsight |
Warriors | Snowbird • Tawnypelt • Scorchfur • Berryheart • Sparrowtail • Grassheart • Stonewing • Yarrowleaf • Strikestone • Slatefur • Whorlpelt • Snaketooth • Flowerstem • Cinnamontail • Blazefire • Conefoot • Frondwhisker • Gullswoop • Pouncestep • Lightleap • Spireclaw • Hollowspring • Sunbeam • Flaxfoot • Hopwhisker • Squirrelflight |
Apprentices | N/A |
Queens | N/A |
Kits | N/A |
Elders | Oakfur |