Cedarwhisker

''I can't fail Hailkit. I can't let him down! I was made a warrior to protect my Clan, like my brother. Stonestorm was strong enough to withstand his encounter with a rogue, and he was only an apprentice! I'm not as brave as he is, but I can't allow myself to be beaten. I can't leave Hailkit alone!''

—Cedarwhisker's thoughts, shortly before death

General Description
Cedarwhisker is a russet-brown tom with bright yellow eyes.

History
Cedarwhisker is the son of Gingerflower and former mentor of Whitewhisker.

As an apprentice, he was a bit lazy and hated to be forced to train, but when he was named a warrior, he swore that he would do better. Now Cedarwhisker enjoys the presence of apprentices, as well as training them, perhaps because of his own uneventful apprenticeship, which he still regrets.

Ashfall was captured while Cedarwhisker was still a young cat, and became very close with the kidnapped tom's love interest, Featherstripe. The two were bordering on romantic before Ashfall returned. Cedarwhisker doesn't hold a grudge over this, because of his easy-going nature.

Later on, Cedarwhisker was killed in an attempt to save Hailkit from Maelstrom. In a desperate move, Gingerflower, his mother, sold her soul to Vetis to revive Cedarwhisker and heal her other son, Stonestorm. Neither of the toms are currently aware of the deal.

Due to the fact he visited StarClan itself before being resurrected, Cedarwhisker's faith has grown stronger and he can often be seen looking up to them. He has also become a bit more energetic, believing that he can no longer waste his time if he wants to be happy, and that he should make the most of his new life. Cedarwhisker vowed to train his apprentice, Bouncepaw—now Whitewhisker—to the best of his abilities.

Cedarwhisker announced the harbored feelings he still felt for Featherstripe during the Famine. The she-cat broke off her relationship with Ashfall, her mate, bringing negative feelings to all of TacoClan, and especially to Shadyfeather, her former mother-in-law.

Cedarwhisker is close with his brother, Stonestorm, and Pheasantflight, who enjoys giving him the nickname "Fishface." He is also on friendly terms with Iceflower and Breezepaw, who he has trained before.

He waited diligently for Featherstripe every day while she was on the Queen Patrol, and was overjoyed when she finally returned with four kits in tow.

Immediate Family
Mate:


 * Featherstripe (Living)

Father:


 * Mickey (Deceased, verified member of Unknown)

Mother:


 * Gingerflower (Deceased, verified member of Unknown)

Brothers:


 * Stonestorm (Living)


 * Flurrypelt (Living)

Trivia

 * Cedarwhisker does not like to swim.
 * One of his favorite activities is sunning himself, because of his dark coat.
 * He is an abysmal fisher.

Fanfiction Appearances

 * He was a main character in Waiting (by Prin Pardus)