Hello, Rainy here! Here I will answer some of your most anticipated questions, or atleast give my opinion!
WARNING: If you feel offended by any of these please, don't force yourself to read them. There are spoilers if you haven't read the whole series so remember I have no control over whether you choose to check it out or not. If you have your own opinions to add, don't be afraid to let me know! I'd gladly add it to the explanations! Be polite though!
What if Firestar Never Existed?*spoiler throughout series*
You must understand, that because of Firestar, Tigerstar became jealous of him and believed HE should be the leader of TC. He probably would have gotten what he wanted after Lionheart died. Whether or not he uses it for good is unsure though. I frankly think his hunger for power would take over and destroy the forest. It was also because of Firestar that the Darkforest rose, which was the cause of death for most of our beloved warriors.
Why is Tigerstar so bad?*spoiler-Bluestars Prophecy/Crookedstars Promise*
I know a lot of you know how Tigerstar became so bad! Thistleclaw, who if I'm correct trained in the DF was the cause of this. He didn't start bad, I thought he was the cutest as a kitten! But Thistleclaw, after all the secret training and grief stricken from Snowfur's death was starting to become bloodthirsty. Bluefur never trusted him and when she caught him trying to train his son as a kit she took charge and protected the young Whitekit. When Tigerpaw became an apprentice to Thistleclaw he was finally able to teach the innocent tom his ways, and thus Tigerstar was born.
Why did Spottedleaf die?* Whole series *
After much thought, it hit me. As Firestar was falling for Spottedleaf, he was not only breaking the warrior code, but veering from his destined path. So, she had to die in the end, but by the noblest thing ever. Protecting the kits from Clawface. Her second death I'm unsure, but I'm sure she was happy to have protected Firestar at the very end so he could fulfill his prophecy.
Squirrel X Ash & Dust X Fern Fun Fact!*New Prphecy/ Power of 3/Omen of Stars*
Did you know that Ashfur is Squirrelflight's half uncle? He and Sandstorm had the same mother! And Brindleface was Dustpelt's sister and Ferncloud's mother!
However strange it seems, its not abnormal in real life for cats in the same family to become mates. Unless from the same litter.
Dovesong and the doomed love triangle!* Omen of the Stars spoiler! *
I know its been a long fight between team Tiger and team Bumble and I just want to just set some light on it. In the Last Hope after the battle Dovewing REJECTED Tigerheart and he left. He still loved her, but for how long? He couldn't have left Shadowclan because it would mean losing his only living sibling, Dawnpelt. Dovewing I highly doubt would have left Thunderclan, because I think at the end she realized she had to be loyal to her clan.
Bumblestripe, I won't lie I was always rooting for him! I love his attitude even though I don't really care how he fell for Ivypool then Dovewing(just ask if you wanna know about that). Dovewing became torn when she couldn't decide between Tigerheart or Bumblestripe and fought with her clanmate at times. This hurt Bumble much, and he rejected her, but only for a moment. His heart was still full of love for the shecat and at the end of the battle she allowed him to lay down next to her. I do believe they'd become the perfect mates and that's how most fan sites have set it up.
Remember, don't take my opinions to heart! The Erinns set up the ending to where everyone can make their own endings!
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