SPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS If you haven't gotten to Warriors, Arc 3 Book 4, you might not want to read this unless you want the series to be spoiled. Therefore, viewer discretion is advised.
A Tribute to Hollyleaf
Dear Hollyleaf,
To me, you are one of the best warriors in all the world. I love, love, love you. I can't stand people that say you are evil because they just don't understand the real reason you did everything you did. The only reason you killed Ashfur was to protect you family and yourself from the danger of exile or death. Who knows what could have happened if the clans found out? (Although Firestar is a reasonable leader.) Then, most people would ask,
"So if Hollyleaf killed Ashfur to protect the secret from getting out, why did she tell all the clans anyway?" She only did it because she could take the pain. If you've been trying your best all your life for someone, only to find out they've been lying to you all your life, how would you feel? Hollyleaf wanted Leafpool to feel the same pain she did. She wanted everyone to understand what she'd been through. Once she had told the truth to everyone, she was scared of what would happen. She understood the price of what she'd done, she knew the amount of trouble that would come out of it. Have you ever done something, realized the price of it, then didn't know what to do to fix it? If you have, welcome to Hollyleaf's world. Because of this, she ran into the tunnels, hoping to escape to a new life, but instead the rocks crashed down, trapping her there. Meanwhile she was roaming the tunnels, the clans were in danger. When Dovewing and Ivypool got lost, Hollyleaf then realized that no matter how bad she felt, she had to help her true home. So, Hollyleaf sacrificed herself for the life of Ivypool (Who I also love). Hollyleaf, you are amazing. You are not evil. You are not a traitor. You are not a fake. You are smart. You are brave. You are loyal. You are Hollyleaf.