It's been a month since I've last updated? Wow. Just wow.

Cinderfire16: I disagree with the point about the vet shots. Sure, she shouldn't have boasted about them, but I don't think it's that big of a deal. I do agree that Millie shouldn't have given Briarlight so much attention. But I still think that she was an okay mother. Not great, but better than Rainflower by a long shot. And it still doesn't excuse what Blossomfall did. I'm sorry, but I just don't like Blossomfall. Millie may not have been very nice to her, but keep in mind that Blossomfall was a bit of a brat. She shamed Ivypool in Fading Echoes, saying, "[Ivypaw's] not properly trained! Can't I have Dovepaw? At least she can hunt." I know that she was just an apprentice back then, but her character hasn't improved very much and I'm honestly glad that Millie scolded her.

Rainy: I will do a Brightheart rant next. Or would you prefer a story with Bright x Cloud? I can do that as well.

Shiverdream of WindClan: I can do a rant on Firestar. I already promised someone a Cloudtail rant, but I can do that next. Agreed, Firestar is overrated.

Cherrystone of ShadowClan: Thanks! Sadly, I am not in a debate club. I do not think we have one in my school. Maybe when I get to high school next year I can start one, because I enjoy talking about politics. Unfortunately, that may not work well, because in my school it is a sin to talk about politics…

Snowfall16: I agree, maybe Millie had some influence on what Blossomfall did, but I still don't blame her. And the reason why I was thinking about doing other short stories was because this is a collection of fan articles. It didn't say that it had to be rants. I will keep that in mind though. Maybe if I get too many story requests I might make another story for one-shots.

No One Important: Millie does seem like a replacement of Silverstream, but I think that's only because they look similar. Their personalities are completely different. I disagree on the point about Graystripe, though. He's always been one of my favorite characters in the series. He's on the list of top ten that I am ranting on today.


Warrior Cat Fan Article #10: Top Ten Warrior Cats

*MAJOR SPOILERS FOR ALL OF THE SERIES, AS WELL AS MINOR SPOILERS FOR BLUESTAR'S PROPHECY, CROOKEDSTAR'S PROMISE, AND MOTH FLIGHT'S VISION*

I decided to do a top ten warrior cats list. I haven't seen many people do this, so I would like to go ahead. Before I start, I want to say that I have made many changes. I made a small list of top three warrior cats, back when I was writing TMotM, which I have changed. I also need to change the list of top ten cats on my profile, because that one is way outdated. This list includes quotes from each cat.


Our 10th cat is Graystripe.

"Cats of ThunderClan, I'm so glad that I came back to find ThunderClan. I could never have made the journey without Millie, and I was so blessed by StarClan to have a second chance to raise kits. I have lost so many cats who were precious to me, and not a day goes by when I don't think of Silverstream, Feathertail, and Stormfur. But I have no quarrel with StarClan for the path they chose for me, and I'm proud of all my kits. Blossomfall for her courage and skill in battle; Bumblestripe for his loyalty and compassion; and Briarlight for her bravery, her humbling spirit, and her hopefulness. I shall be watching all of you from the elders' den; you can be sure of that."

– Graystripe, from Warriors: Bramblestar's Storm

Graystripe was an awesome cat. Although he had plenty of faults, he was one of the most upbeat cats in the series, which I love him for. I think that he would have definitely made a better deputy than Brambleclaw. I mean sure, he couldn't have exactly become leader, being that he was older than Firestar himself, but at least he could have been deputy for longer, before retiring. It was so unfair when Graystripe was thrown into a monster just so that Brambleclaw could become deputy. He deserved way better than that.


The 9th is:

Leopardstar

"I am a great leader. I make tough decisions and stick to them. I discipline bad behavior with fair, strict punishment. My warriors would respect me and follow me to the end of the river if I told them to."

– Leopardstar from Warriors: Secrets of the Clans

Leopardstar is not a bad leader. I can see the hater comments: "Why do you like Leopardstar? You're so horrible to think that she's a good leader!" Yeah, in the Warriors fandom, it's a crime to like Leopardstar, just as it's a crime to hate Jayfeather or Yellowfang. Actually, in a way, I'm kind of glad that we have a cat like this. Firestar was just a Gary-stu, whereas Leopardstar was a conflicted character that was in-between. I'm not going to go too much into it, but I have entire rant on Leopardstar, so go check that out.


Our 8th cat will be:

Thrushpelt

"You know how I feel about you, Bluefur. I'd do my best to make you happy, I promise. And I'll love your kits as though they were my own."

– Thrushpelt, from Warriors: Bluestar's Prophecy

Maybe Ashfur should learn a few love lessons from Thrushpelt, because Thrushpelt is one of the sweetest cats ever. He was in love with Bluestar, so he must have been devastated when he found out that she had another love. But he put his feelings aside and gave her the support she needed. He raised her kits and loved them as if he were the father. He would never have been the correct match for Bluestar, but he was the truest friend she could ask for.


Number 7:

Stonefur

"You'll have to kill me first!"

– Stonefur to Tigerstar, from Warriors: The Darkest Hour

Stonefur was brave and loyal. He did the right thing, saving Stormfur and Feathertail. He was true to his Clan, even when he found out about his ThunderClan heritage. And when he was faced between the choice of killing his apprentices or dying himself, he chose the right choice.


6 is…

Moth Flight

"You have changed the destiny of the Clans. You were always braver and smarter than you thought. It's one of the reasons I loved you, and why I still miss you."

– Micah to Moth Flight, in Warriors: Moth Flight's Vision

I just read Moth Flight's Vision recently. It was very good. I can actually relate to Moth Flight a lot, with the problem she had while focusing (by the way, did anyone else just hate Wind Runner in the first few chapters? She was so horrible to Moth Flight. I forgave her in the end, but still, those beginning chapters…) I felt really bad for her when she had to give up her kits in the end. I admired her for the struggles she went through just to be accepted as a medicine cat.


Halfway through…

Number 5 –

Bluestar

"You have suffered much and lost much, and yet you still serve your Clanmates, putting their needs before yours, willing to sacrifice all for the sake of your Clan."

– Sunstar to Bluestar from Bluestar's Prophecy

Bluestar was a loyal, wise, brave, and noble warrior and leader. She has had many sorrows in life, such as the death of her mother, sister, and kit. She also had to give up her remaining kits, Mistystar and Stonefur, to her love, Oakheart, because she would become deputy. Just because she went as crazy as Microsoft Word goes because of a bunch of spelling mistakes (which is kind of happening at the moment, with all of these warrior cat names) towards the end doesn't mean that she wasn't a good leader.


Number 4 just has to be –

Cinderpelt!

"We cannot change our destiny. We just have to have the courage to know what it is, and accept it."

– Cinderpelt, from Warriors: The New Prophecy: Twilight

Cinderpelt was brave and loyal. When her dreams were ruined, she didn't just sit there. She made herself useful by being a medicine cat. Even though she didn't want to be one, she accepted it because she couldn't do anything else. Also, she didn't let her feelings run wild for Firestar. She accepted the fact that she was a medicine cat and couldn't have a mate. This is probably why she chose Lionblaze for a mate once she was reincarnated, because his personality was so much like Firestar's. I was happy that she got to live a second life as a warrior, because she really deserved the chance.


Top Three:

We're getting close to the bottom. But not quite yet. In the meantime, #3 is…

Ivypool

"Fight loyally, and with courage. That is all your Clan asks of you."

– Ivypool to Applefur, Warriors: Omen of the Stars: The Forgotten Warrior

Ivypool is one of the most awesome cats in the series. She was brave to go and spy on the Dark Forest, even though it was extremely dangerous. It was tough there, but she didn't once complain about how horrible it was – she just dealt with it and moved on.


Two…

Hollyleaf

"We have to let the warrior code rule our hearts. The death of a warrior does not mean victory."

– Hollyleaf to Dovewing, from Warriors: Omen of the Stars: The Forgotten Warrior

I loved Hollyleaf because of her incredible dedication to ThunderClan. I know that her focus on the warrior code was very annoying. I personally hated how she was always bossed everyone around (like I said before, I REALLY hate bossy people). But she became way better in the fourth arc. And she was noble, loyal, and hardworking all around, which can't be ruled out.


And now…

… the cat that I love the most is (drumroll please)…

… Crookedstar

"No, Mapleshade, you are wrong. I still have a Clan that I love, and am proud to lead, and now... now everything is precious to me here, in StarClan. My family is waiting here for me, when my ninth life has passed."

– Crookedstar to Mapleshade, from Warriors: Crookedstar's Promise

Crookedstar faced hardships to the very end. First of all, he broke his jaw, and then his mother started hating him. As time goes by, he basically loses every single family member and cat that he cares for – Rainflower, Shellheart, Willowbreeze, Willowkit, Minnowkit, Oakheart, Brambleberry, Graypool, and finally Silverstream. Mapleshade was such a jerk to him. She knew that he was going to lose every cat he loved, and then she puts the blame on him for his stupid promise. I was so happy when he got back at her in the manga of Crookedstar's Promise. But the thing that I admire most about him is that he didn't let all of his losses get to him. He always stayed strong.


My next article will be either a Bright x Cloud fic or a Cloudtail rant. Rainy, you decide.

QOTD: Who are your favorite/least favorite cats in the series?