Stormcloud

"You took in kittypets during the Great Storm. I know, because I was one of them. And that didn't turn out too badly, did it?"

— Stormcloud convincing Bramblestar to help the kittypets in River of Fire, page 156

Stormcloud
The pixel artwork is fanart based on the canon description; undefined traits are left to the artist's interpretation.
Affiliations
Current:	ThunderClan
Past:	Kittypet Loner
Names
Kit:	Frankie
Apprentice:	Stormpaw
Warrior:	Stormcloud
Loner:	Frankie, Stormcloud
Kittypet:	Frankie
Refugee:	Frankie
Kin
Brother:	Benny
Education
Mentor:	Squirrelstar
Book appearances
Living	Bramblestar's Storm, A Vision of Shadows, Tigerheart's Shadow, Tawnypelt's Clan, Spotfur's Rebellion, Squirrelflight's Hope, The Broken Code, Graystripe's Vow, Daisy's Kin, River, Sky, Shadow, Thunder, Wind, Ivypool's Heart
Living	Bramblestar's Storm, A Vision of Shadows, Tigerheart's Shadow, Tawnypelt's Clan, Spotfur's Rebellion, Squirrelflight's Hope, The Broken Code, Graystripe's Vow, Daisy's Kin, River, Sky, Shadow, Thunder, Wind, Ivypool's Heart

Stormcloud is a gray tabby tom.

Stormcloud is a ThunderClan warrior who has served under Bramblestar's, the impostor's, Lionblaze's, Graystripe's, and Squirrelstar's leaderships in the lake territories. Before joining the Clan, he was a kittypet named Frankie. He and his brother, Benny, were separated during the Great Storm, and Frankie was rescued by ThunderClan. He decided to remain in ThunderClan and was given the apprentice title of Stormpaw with Squirrelflight as his mentor. He later earned his warrior name of Stormcloud. Stormcloud was briefly banished by Bramblestar's impostor but returned to his Clan and fought in the battle for ShadowClan on the side of the impostor. His time in exile resulted in Stormcloud growing slightly fearful of Bramblestar despite his return.

History

In the A Vision of Shadows arc

Thunder and Shadow

Bramblestar decides to take Stormcloud, Cherryfall, Bumblestripe, Dovewing, and Alderpaw to warn ShadowClan about the rogues. Along the way, Stormcloud scans the bushes along the trail. Bramblestar gets angry at Cherryfall and Bumblestripe for messing around, saying there could be rogues anywhere. Stormcloud, however, points out they have been checking for scents all the way and found nothing. They eventually pick up a rogue scent and Bramblestar decides to follow it. Stormcloud follows him, with the rest of the patrol at his heels. They scent the rogues, with Stormcloud noticing they have passed this way as he smells a thornbush.

Cherryfall recognizes the rogue scent and nearly tells the secret of SkyClan. Alderpaw interrupts her before she accidentally spills the secret to Stormcloud, Bumblestripe, and Dovewing, saying they are the rogues they met on their quest. Stormcloud frowns, wondering why they have come to the Clans. Bumblestripe notices movement, and Stormcloud jerks his head towards the pines. It turns out that it is ShadowClan, and the patrol warns Rowanstar before following the rogue scent in a joint Clan patrol. Moons later, Twigpaw goes missing, so Squirrelflight assigns Stormcloud as part of the patrol that checks the WindClan border.

Shattered Sky

Stormcloud goes to visit Alderheart in the medicine den, and when Alderheart asks what is wrong, he replies that he is not sure. Stormcloud tells him he feels guilty for not helping. Alderheart mentions Purdy, and Stormcloud replies that he misses him. He and Alderheart stand alone in the den. The medicine cat demands what is up with him, and Stormcloud draws a paw over his ear and informs him about how crowded the camp is, how angry the leaders get, and how scared everyone is. Stormcloud says he did not have to put up with situations like these when he was a kittypet, and breaks off before finishing. Alderheart guesses he was going to say something about the Clans, but recommends taking deep breaths to ease his breathing. Alderheart gives him tansy, and Stormcloud licks them up. He thanks the medicine cat and leaves the den.

Darkest Night

During a rockslide in the ThunderClan camp, Stormcloud evacuates the clearing and heads for the lakeshore with Whitewing and Lilyheart.

River of Fire

Alderheart tells Bramblestar that there was a fire near SkyClan, and Bramblestar orders Leafshade and Stormcloud to go check it out. Leafshade assures her leader they will, and as they bound to the camp entrance, Alderheart hears Stormcloud tell Leafshade that it is just like the old times. Alderheart recalls Stormcloud's past as a kittypet who became a warrior of ThunderClan after the Great Storm, as well as how Stormcloud's brother, Benny, had died, and sympathizes with him.

Leafshade and Stormcloud return to ThunderClan with two kittypets. Bramblestar asks why they brought kittypets back with them, reminding them they were supposed to scout the area. Leafshade explains that they ran into them while trying to investigate the fire, and the two of them introduce themselves as Velvet and Fuzzball. Bramblestar tells them that Clan life is very different from kittypet life, and they will have to leave. Alderheart protests that they are clearly exhausted and covered with soot, and they should at least treat Velvet's burn. Bramblestar appears undecided, and Stormcloud steps forward, telling Bramblestar that he took in kittypets during the Great Storm, and he was one of them. He asks Bramblestar if it had turned out badly. Bramblestar sighs, telling the gray tabby tom that he knew he was going to say that.

In The Broken Code arc

The Silent Thaw

"Of course he's okay. Losing a life must be hard, that's all. We can't imagine what it's like."

―Stormcloud about Bramblestar's behavior ^{The Silent Thaw, page 98-99}

Squirrelflight orders Cherryfall to take Stormcloud, Poppyfrost, and Sparkpelt out on a border patrol. He and Finleap later clear out brambles from the camp wall, while Bristlefrost helps them pull off a stubborn bramble. Finleap complains about Bramblestar's behavior, but Stormcloud insists it must be difficult to recover from losing a life. He offers to go on a hunting patrol, and after Bramblestar declares that he and Squirrelflight shall have first pick of the fresh-kill pile, Fernsong asks if Stormcloud wants to go hunting. Stormcloud shrugs and offers for Bristlefrost to join them. Later, he and Sparkpelt share a thrush outside the warriors' den and stares in horror as Bramblestar accuses Squirrelflight of being a traitor and exiles her. Bramblestar orders Stormcloud, Birchfall, Lionblaze, Twigbranch, and Bristlefrost to escort her out of ThunderClan's territory.

Veil of Shadows

Bramblestar's impostor: "Have I chosen the prey I want to eat yet?"

Stormcloud: "No, but Brackenfur said he was hungry, and I just thought I would bring him—"

^{Veil of Shadows, pages 163-164}

Stormcloud leads the dawn patrol consisting of Molewhisker, Poppyfrost, and Bristlefrost. Later on, Shadowsight sees him emerge from the elders' den and head to the fresh-kill pile. Bramblestar intercepts him, demanding to know why he is getting prey before Bramblestar has chosen some for himself. Stormcloud tells his leader that Brackenfur had asked for something as he was hungry. Bramblestar punishes him by stating that he will sleep in the forest and not come back until he can uphold the warrior code. Stormcloud stares at his leader for a moment before leaving the camp with his head and tail held high. Later, during the battle, Stormcloud is pinned by Leafstar as she yowls to Bramblestar, calling him a traitor.

The Place of No Stars

Following Squirrelflight's disappearance, Molewhisker goes on a dawn patrol with Stormcloud and Cherryfall.

In the A Starless Clan arc

River

Stormcloud, Twigbranch, Lilyheart, and Flamepaw return from a hunting patrol, and Bramblestar criticizes their poor catch. Twigbranch apologizes and leaves camp to hunt again immediately, and Stormcloud attempts to defend her, but falters and leaves with her. Flamepaw later recalls how Stormcloud and Twigbranch were exiled by the impostor and still retain some fear of Bramblestar despite him being back to normal.

Shadow

Stormcloud and Twigbranch are alerted by Jayfeather's exclaimation when Nightheart returns to ThunderClan. Later, he questions Bramblestar if ThunderClan will go to war against ShadowClan.

Wind

Stormcloud leaves on a patrol with Bumblestripe and Honeyfur. When Sneezecloud and Gorseclaw escort Wasp back to ThunderClan, Stormcloud is one of the cats who gather around Squirrelstar. Ivypool takes Stormcloud with her to escort the RiverClan cats out.

In the Super Editions

Bramblestar's Storm

"Benny, I'll look up at you every night. If you look down on me, then we'll still be together."

―Frankie after Benny's body has been found ^{Bramblestar's Storm, page 364}

During the Great Storm, Bramblestar spots Frankie caterwauling while trapped inside a Twoleg den. Jessy, his friend, Bramblestar, and Frankie push together on a window to allow Frankie to escape. Frankie thanks Bramblestar for his assistance as Lionblaze is shocked at the discovery of more kittypets. Frankie, soaking wet, asks Jessy and the Clan cats if they had seen his brother Benny. When Bramblestar offers for him to come back to ThunderClan camp, he refuses, saying he has to look for his brother, but is then persuaded by Jessy. While the patrol walks back to ThunderClan, Jessy offers Frankie some encouragement. When they come to the area they must swim, he is terrified he will drown. The cats solve the problem by having Frankie sit in the tub they are using to cross the water, and he crawls out after reaching ShadowClan territory. When an enemy patrol comes, Frankie is too shocked to climb a tree by himself, though Lionblaze and Bramblestar manage to get him up the tree just as the patrol runs past. The warriors and kittypets reach their temporary camp, with Jayfeather giving Jessy and Frankie a disdainful sniff as he asks if ThunderClan is a home for lost kittypets, and gives him herbs to calm him down. After conversing with Bramblestar, Jessy joins the shivering Frankie with Minty.

Dovewing and Bramblestar later take the kittypets out for hunting practice. To demonstrate his knowledge of hunting, Frankie nervously scents the air and tells Bramblestar where he thinks a squirrel is. However, Frankie scares the prey, and he apologizes for messing up, with Dovewing advising him to be quieter next time. When Dovewing spots a shrew, she tells Frankie to try and catch it quietly. As he creeps towards it, he forgets about his tail and lunges at the rodent, causing it to run into Dovewing. He is upset about failing, until he realizes Dovewing caught it in the end.

After Tawnypelt confronts Bramblestar, she is shocked at the sight of Frankie and Minty. When the patrol returns to ThunderClan's makeshift camp, Frankie brings the shrew to Millie, exclaiming he and Dovewing caught it, and she congratulates him. During a Clan meeting to discuss the kittypets harassing ShadowClan, Frankie offers to help in the fight, but Bramblestar declines, saying the gray tom needs more training. After Bramblestar and the others come back from chasing off the kittypets, Frankie listens to the story, thoroughly impressed.

A quarter moon later, he and the other kittypets are out hunting. Frankie is noted to have improved, and helps Minty kill a mouse. Minty then scents a fox, and it explodes out of the brambles, knocking Bramblestar over. The ThunderClan leader defeats the fox, and Frankie is shocked and amazed, crowding around Bramblestar with the other kittypets. Later on, Millie looks for Frankie, and Minty fears he has been eaten. He comes stumbling into the tunnel shortly after, saying he had gone hunting alone. Bramblestar warns him not to go out alone again before sending him away to eat and rest. He is later noticed to be missing again after he and Minty go out to sun themselves. Minty wakes up hastily when Bramblestar finds her, but Frankie appears to have left her. Later that day, he is mentioned by Squirrelflight to have come back late and exhausted, and Bramblestar agrees to keep an eye on him.

A couple of days later, Squirrelflight tells Bramblestar that Frankie has gone off somewhere again, and explains she was about to put him on patrol when she saw him sneaking off. Bramblestar tracks Frankie and is surprised that it leads across the ShadowClan border towards the Twolegplace. Bramblestar realizes Frankie is going to his own Twoleg nest and wonders if his leaving them. Closer to the Twoleg den, some Twolegs have returned to their nests but Frankie ignores them. Frankie reaches a flooded Thunderpath and wades on, venturing into each Twoleg den and calling out Benny's name. Frankie keeps searching and searching, jumping onto a fence and calling Benny's name again.

Bramblestar calls out to Frankie and explains that he knows how it feels to lose kin, as it is a part of Clan life, and offers to help look for Benny. He suggests looking at their den first where Frankie last saw him and figuring out which way he went. They go to Frankie's den, and the gray tom explains that the water from the lake nearly drowned them. Frankie explains that he escaped in the basement window, thinking Benny was right behind him, but he must have been swept away. Bramblestar finds black-and-white fur near the fence, and Frankie confirms it is Benny's fur. They follow his trail and keep checking each possible hiding place to see if Benny is there. They find a drain with the drain cover missing from the storm, and Bramblestar spots a black-and-white body in it. He drags it out and Frankie confirms it is Benny, crouching beside the body of his brother, head bowed as he meows his brother's name and touches his nose to Benny's side. Frankie yowls his grief for his brother's death, and Bramblestar comforts him, saying they will give Benny a warrior's farewell. They bury his body on the top of a hill. Frankie asks if all cats go to StarClan, even Benny. Bramblestar is unsure, but tells Frankie there are a lot of stars, more than there have ever been warriors. Frankie peers closer at the stars, and wonders which one is Benny. He talks to his dead brother, telling him he will look up to him every night, and if he looks down on him, then they will always be together.

The sun is gone when Frankie asks about his future since his housefolk are gone and the storm destroyed his home. Bramblestar says the water will come back down and his Twolegs will return. Frankie asks what he will do right now, and Bramblestar tells to come back to ThunderClan, as they will look after him until he can go home. Frankie thanks him and they head back to ThunderClan territory. When they reach ThunderClan's camp, Squirrelflight asks where they have been. Minty, Jessy, and Millie erupt from the tunnel, and Millie confronts them for having been gone so long. Frankie explains that Benny is dead, and Bramblestar elaborates more as more of their Clanmates gather around. Leafpool and others comfort Frankie, and Leafpool guides him away.

Bramblestar calls for badger battle training after badger scents are detected near their territory. Bramblestar calls for a Clan meeting and announces they will fight the badgers on ShadowClan territory. After the training sessions have finished, Squirrelflight reports that Frankie and Jessy did well and approves them to participate in the battle. During the battle against the badgers, Frankie works together with Jessy against a younger badger. After the battle, Frankie commends Jessy's bravery. Later, once the water level has gone down enough for the Clan to return to their original camp, the apprentices give Frankie, Jessy, and Minty a tour of it, showing them the apprentices' den and the medicine den. The apprentices slip on the muddy ground, and the kittypets follow with expressions torn between amusement and confusion. The apprentices then argue where the fresh-kill pile used to be, and Dewpaw then gets himself stuck through a tangle of branches in the medicine den, with Frankie and Jessy using their strength to shift some branches aside and improve the entrance.

After Lilyheart has her warrior ceremony and Sandstorm and Graystripe have their elder ceremony, Frankie asks to join ThunderClan. Bramblestar thinks the gray tabby has proven his loyalty and performs the apprentice ceremony, naming him Stormpaw, after the storm that brought him to ThunderClan, and after Benny. He chooses Squirrelflight to mentor Stormpaw, and the Clan cheers his new name. The next day, Bramblestar asks Stormpaw if he wants to come and bring Minty back to her housefolk, but Stormpaw refuses. He states that he does not want his old housefolk to see him, because it is better that they think he and Benny found a new home together, and Cherryfall comforts him. Stormpaw bends his head towards her, and Bramblestar wonders if there is another reason for Stormpaw staying with ThunderClan than just wanting to be a warrior.

After Jessy and Minty have left, Squirrelflight asks for Stormpaw to go on border patrol. Ivypool beckons Stormpaw and says that he can leave the first scent markers, causing Stormpaw to look alarmed, stating he does not know how to do that. Lilyheart offers to show him, and Snowpaw says that she will help. Bramblestar and Squirrelflight talk of going to the Gathering, and Bramblestar asks Squirrelflight to tell Stormpaw what happens at a Gathering, as he will enjoy it more when he knows what to expect. Squirrelflight points out that the Clans will know he used to be a kittypet, and Bramblestar responds they will, but he is not a kittypet anymore. In the comic, Bramblestar names Stormpaw a warrior named Stormcloud, and the Clan cheers his new name.

Squirrelflight's Hope

Stormcloud: "Just try a bit. It might help you feel better."

Sparkpelt: "Why would I want that?"

^{Squirrelflight's Hope, page 399}

Stormcloud visits the nursery to see Sparkpelt as she recovers from Larksong and Flickerkit's deaths. When Squirrelflight's spirit walks in ThunderClan's camp, she spots Stormcloud pushing a mouse towards Hollytuft, and both admit that they are not very hungry. Every day, Stormcloud tries to persuade Sparkpelt to eat and attempts to cheer her up. He plays with Flamekit and Finchkit and encourages them to go outside and chase leaves. When Sparkpelt joins her kits outside, Stormcloud asks Squirrelflight if she thinks Sparkpelt will be alright. Squirrelflight replies she hopes so with the support of her Clan.

Ivypool's Heart

Stormcloud is assigned to a hunting patrol with Lionblaze and Sorrelstripe. Soon after, he returns to camp with Heathertail and Kestrelflight and reports that they need to speak with Squirrelstar. He then leads them back out of camp once they have seen Squirrelstar.

In the Novellas

Spotfur's Rebellion

After Bristlefrost refuses to go on patrol to the abandoned Twoleg nest when asked by Twigbranch, the gray she-cat turns to Stormcloud and asks if he would like to go, and he agrees.

Daisy's Kin

Daisy spots Lionblaze organizing Cherryfall, Bristlefrost, and Stormcloud into a patrol.

Character pixels

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

Official art

Please do not edit this gallery Stormcloud in Bramblestar's Storm

Ceremonies

Stormpaw's apprentice ceremony
Bramblestar: Frankie, from this moment you will be known as Stormpaw, in recognition of the storm that brought you here, and as a memorial to your brother Benny. Squirrelflight, you will be mentor to Stormpaw. I'm sure that you will teach him everything he needs to know. Everyone: Stormpaw! Stormpaw! Reference: Bramblestar's Storm, page 454-455

Stormcloud's warrior ceremony
Bramblestar: Congratulations, Stormpaw, on passing your warrior assessment. Stormpaw, do you promise to uphold the warrior code and to protect and defend this Clan, even at the cost of your life? Stormpaw: I do. Bramblestar: Stormpaw, from this moment on you will be known as Stormcloud. Everyone: Stormcloud! Stormcloud! Stormcloud! Reference: Bramblestar's Storm, comic

Kin

Members

Brother:

Benny: Deceased, residence unknown

Appearances

• Bramblestar's Storm (First appearance)
• The Apprentice's Quest (Allegiance only)
• Thunder and Shadow
• Shattered Sky
• Darkest Night
• Tigerheart's Shadow (Allegiance only)
• River of Fire
• Tawnypelt's Clan (Allegiance only)
• Spotfur's Rebellion
• The Raging Storm (Allegiance only)
• Squirrelflight's Hope
• Lost Stars (Allegiance only)
• The Silent Thaw
• Veil of Shadows
• Darkness Within (Allegiance only)
• Graystripe's Vow (Allegiance only)
• Daisy's Kin
• The Place of No Stars
• A Light in the Mist (Allegiance only)
• River
• Sky (Allegiance only)
• Shadow
• Thunder (Allegiance only)
• Wind
• Ivypool's Heart

Trivia

Interesting facts

• Frankie and Benny are named after the cats of someone that Vicky had met on a flight to Boston, and were named so due to his girlfriend's daughters enjoying the series.

Mistakes

• Despite appearing in Bramblestar's Storm, Frankie is not listed in the allegiances.
• Stormcloud is mistakenly called a she-cat.

Quotes

Frankie: "Uh...Bramblestar? Can I ask you something?"

Bramblestar: "Of course."

^{Bramblestar's Storm, page 454}

Bramblestar: "Stormpaw, do you want to come?"

Stormpaw: "No thanks, Bramblestar. I don't want my old housefolk to see me. It's better if they think that Benny and I found a new home together."

^{Bramblestar's Storm, page 456}

Alderheart: "So what's the problem?"

Stormcloud: "I'm not really sure. I feel guilty for even being here, when so many warriors are badly wounded."

^{Shattered Sky, chapter 12}

"He's been coming every day. Trying to persuade her to eat and cheer her up. I'm beginning to think he's wasting his time."

―Daisy about Stormcloud ^{Squirrelflight's Hope, chapter 29}

External links

• Character Spotlight - Squirrelflight on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Mentioned only)
• Exclusive! Veil of Shadows: Excerpt on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Allegiance only)
• Exclusive! Graystripe's Vow: Excerpt on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Allegiance only)
• Exclusive! Darkness Within: Excerpt on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Allegiance only)
• True warriors? on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Indirect mention only)
• Exclusive! The Place of No Stars Excerpt on the Warriors official website (backup link)
• Exclusive! A Warrior's Choice Excerpt on the Warriors official website (backup link)
• A bully with no brains on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Indirect mention only)
• Exclusive! A Light in the Mist: Excerpt on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Allegiance only)
• Exclusive! River: Excerpt on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Allegiance only)
• Exclusive! Sky: Excerpt on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Allegiance only)
• Exclusive! Shadow: Excerpt on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Allegiance only)
• Exclusive! Thunder: Excerpt on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Allegiance only)
• Guess that cat - fire and pawprints on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Indirect mention only)
• Exclusive: Wind chapters on the Warriors official website (backup link)
• Exclusive! Ivypool's Heart chapters on the Warriors official website (backup link)
• Exclusive! Star chapters on the Warriors official website (backup link) (Allegiance only)

Fan content

• Warrior of the Week Gallery #97 - Stormcloud on the Warriors official website (Warrior of the Week #97) (backup link)