Top 10 Saddest Warrior Cats Moments
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Firestar's death
Yes, this is pretty sad, but it makes sense. I'm not sniffling and whining over this because there was clear intent behind this.
Firestar was the main character from the beginning. We watched him grow and learn. We saw him defy stereotypes by showing even kittypets can be strong. He rooted out Tigerclaw's assassination plot, and in the end, he died defending the clan he built. It's a very tragic end for him, but I wouldn't want it any other way.
If Firestar died before the great battle, it would've felt rushed and forced, as a way to have a new character take up leadership in their time of need. If he had died after, it wouldn't have the same emotional impact.
It's not just another casualty of war. It's the death of the main character, who we've followed for 24 books.
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Crookedstar's mother abandons Crookedstar
I think this made me shed a tear... I also wanted to punch her in the face and then make her into a loving mother that doesn't only care for looks but for the soul. That's the problem with some people these days. People don't accept each other. At least Crookedstar had Oakheart's shoulder to lean on when he needed it!
This is really sad for me, but I don't hate Rainflower. It doesn't justify her actions, but it has been confirmed that the only reason she left Stormkit was she thought he would die. She changed his name so when he did die, she could tell herself it wasn't her kit. When she realized he would live, she was too ashamed to apologize. She was always proud of Crookedstar and wanted to give him one of her lives, but StarClan forbade it. However, when Crookedstar died, she greeted him in StarClan, and they made up.
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Mapleshade's life story
I feel so bad for Mapleshade. Honestly, if she had kept herself together, I would've called her a hero.
This really makes you think. StarClan are a bunch of jerks. They threw Mapleshade in the garbage can but accepted Appledusk.
It's so sad! So many people hate her, but I have a lot of sympathy for her.
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Dovewing's birth
Ruined everything. All I have to say.
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Bluestar gives up her kits for the sake of ThunderClan
Bluestar was a great Clan leader, but she had one of the saddest lives in the Warrior Cats series. Especially giving up her kits to save her Clan, that was so sad. And her kit Mosskit is dead. This is one of the reasons that I think this moment is the saddest moment in the Warrior Cats series.
This was the second book I got from the Warriors series. She was my favorite, like Firestar, but her giving up her kits made me cry.
She saves ThunderClan but gives up her own happiness for it.
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Gray Wing's death
OH MY STARCLAN. IT WAS SO SAD. And that's saying much because I don't usually find a Warrior Cats death that sad! Well, except for Yellowfang and Bluestar. Gray Wing didn't deserve to die, nor did he deserve to have a brother like Clear Sky. He was so kind and brave, and such a great father, aka THE BEST WARRIOR CATS FATHER EVER. He deserved to see his real kits grow up. But no, his stupid asthma had other plans. Before he even died, I was sobbing, saying, No, he can't die.
I was crying, sobbing, and groaning. I had to stop reading for a moment because IT WAS SO SAD! I almost GOT TEARS ON THE BOOK. I just couldn't hold back the tears and my emotions. But he died happy. Slate, Black Ear, White Tail, Silver Stripe, Jagged Peak, Clear Sky, Pebble Heart, Sparrow Fur, and Windrunner were there. He also named WindClan and SkyClan.
What was even sadder was that Black Ear, White Tail, and Silver Stripe were only kits! And that Gray Wing was telling them to forgive any harm done to them and to show kindness to their Clanmates. Black Ear said, You sound like you're saying goodbye. And Gray Wing said, I am. They begged him to stay, saying, No, don't go. But Gray Wing died! I miss him.
One time, I was telling my friend that I finished Path Of Stars. I had good news and bad news. She asked, Did some cat die? I said that Gray Wing died, but I know he's with Fluttering Bird, Quiet Rain, and Turtle Tail. Another time, I was with her, looking sad. She said, Are you okay? I said, I'm fine. I just miss Gray Wing.
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Feathertail's death
She was the cat I cried the most for. Usually, tears just stay in my eyes, but they were running down my face! I couldn't think about anything else at school.
I know it was noble and all, but it shattered Crowfeather. It was still a shock when I read the book for the second time.
She was amazing and just had to die helping the tribe. She did the right thing by doing so.
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Yellowfang's death in the ThunderClan fire
Nooooooo! Poor Yellowfang! She was the best! She didn't deserve that! I loved her since Firestar (back then Firepaw) started taking care of her. She was a bit mean then, but began to soften up. I love how she was fierce and then also loving and amazing. The name is also amazing.
(SPOILERS) I felt so bad in Yellowfang's Secret when she always got blamed for doing bad things even though she didn't do them. Other warriors/kits did it, and she just felt the pain from them. Then, she had to become a medicine cat, and she didn't want to! She trained as a warrior, then she had to become an apprentice all over again to train as a medicine cat!
-Morningstar of SunClan.
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Cinderpelt's death
It's just... Cinderpelt was awesome. This was one of the saddest (in my opinion) deaths in Warriors history.
So sad! She could have lived again, but she freed Cinderheart.
Cinderpelt is my all-time favorite character!
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Jayfeather leaves Half Moon
Staying in the past was really Jayfeather's only chance of having a mate and kits. It was all just taken away from him, which really proves that he can't have anything or make any big decisions for himself. I can understand why he's so frustrated and upset.
Some people call him a brat for trying to get what he wants, but in the end, he never really gets what he wants (staying in the past, becoming a warrior, living a normal life). But anyways, enough about Jayfeather. This scene was just really heartbreaking. Jayfeather and Half Moon both want something so badly, but they can't have it.
I really like how Half Moon came back for him in the end. I thought the whole "I'll wait for you forever" thing was really bittersweet, and it has so much weight to it. We've seen Half Moon in StarClan before, so she'll probably be there when Jayfeather dies.
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Hollyleaf attempts to kill Leafpool with the deathberries
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Brightsky dies after giving birth to Leopardkit and her siblings
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Twigkit and Violetkit's first Gathering when they are split up
At last, the kits understood what was happening. Violetkit began to wail in a shrill voice and lashed out helplessly with her tiny paws.
"No! No! Don't take her!" Twigkit screeched, flinging herself against Rowanstar's leg and raking her claws through his pelt.
"Alderpaw! Help me!" Violetkit begged. "I want to go home! I want Lilyheart!"
Dangling from his jaws, Violetkit twisted around so that she could still see her sister.
"Twigkit! Twigkit!" she kept calling until she vanished from Alderpaw's sight.
The little gray kit had collapsed into a heap, letting out a desolate mewling. Alderpaw bent over and licked her head and ears.
"Don't be sad, little one," he murmured. "We'll look after you. And you'll see Violetkit again when you're old enough to come to Gatherings."
"But it's not the same," Twigkit whimpered. "I want Violetkit now! And what will she do without Lilyheart?"
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Leafpool's death between books
"Destiny isn't a path that any cat follows blindly. It is always a matter of choice, and sometimes the heart speaks loudest. Deep down, I always knew what I had to do, and that's why I came back to the Clan. Whatever else happens, I trust you to know the right thing to do as well. Listen to your heart, Lionblaze, because that's where your true destiny lies."
This truly touched me. No matter how much I hate Leafpool dying, she was important and loyal. No matter what got in her way, she conquered it. She lived for many good moons. Her seasons of StarClan have been awaiting her. May StarClan welcome you as a true medicine cat, Leafpool.
Honestly, this should be way higher. I loved Leafpool ever since I started reading that part of the series. Why couldn't the Erins have killed Mistystar, Graystripe, or even Cloudtail instead?
The worst part was Jayfeather's emotions during this scene. The bonus scene in Lost Stars was really touching, and it shows that your loved ones are always with you. I feel pity for Jayfeather, losing his sister and then, a few years later, losing his mother.
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Brightheart is mauled by dogs
Brightheart is one of my favorite characters in the series. I HATE those dogs. They KILLED Swiftpaw! Swiftpaw didn't even get a full life. He died before they were even apprentices! He wanted to be an apprentice so badly that they got the idea to try to kill a dog. He sacrificed his life saving Brightpaw from a dog. I wish he had never died and at least become an apprentice! I mean, it was so sad! I'm listening to Titanium right now. PERFECT timing!
I hate the dogs for this. It made me even more of a cat person. Cloudtail's devotion to her is so cute though because you think of him as an arrogant, ignorant young warrior until you see his soft side for Brightheart.
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Willowbreeze and Crookedstar's kits die of sickness
I think that Willowbreeze never gets enough of an honorable mention. She was sweet and completely selfless to Crookedstar. She truly loved him for who he was. She didn't care about his looks or what the other Clan cats thought. I think she was the real hero of his novella, and her death was one of the saddest deaths of a she-cat in the whole series.
This is so horrible. Crookedstar has suffered so much, just for his mate and kits to die. Then they kill Silverstream later. I mean, what? Why?
I was heartbroken when I read this. I could feel it shattering inside my chest.
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Snowfur dies and Bluefur has to tell Whitekit about it
Bluefur: So, can I raise your kit when you die in three minutes?
Snowfur: Sure. When you accidentally kill yours, can I raise her in StarClan?
Bluefur: Absolutely.
Snowfur: Let the first and last sister-kit trade commence! dies on the Thunderpath two seconds later
Oh my StarClan, this was so sad! Whitekit thought it was like a game or something but didn't realize that he would never see her again (until, of course, he goes to StarClan, but until then). Whitekit didn't deserve to go through that!
Bluestar does everything to avoid crushing this kit's heart until there is no choice. It is truly heartbreaking when something like this happens to a kit.
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Graystripe goes into RiverClan
I couldn't hold back the tears when Graystripe left for RiverClan. Firestar's sadness made it all the more heartbreaking, like he was losing his best friend.
I don't usually cry over books, but this time, it just hit me hard.
I hate this. He should have stayed in ThunderClan and fought for the kits. He broke Fireheart's heart and caused himself a lot of grief too.
I cried myself to sleep, no joke! *Spoilers* When he comes back, it is just not the same.
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Hollyleaf's real death
This made me cry a lot because Hollyleaf was my ultimate favorite character. I loved reading parts with Hollyleaf in it for no reason, and it made me cry when she died. Especially when she forgave Leafpool, that was very heart-touching. I had a feeling of melancholy when she died! You are my one true favorite cat in the whole Warriors series, Hollyleaf!
It's so sad when she forgives Leafpool. "I couldn't leave without getting to know my mother..." So sad!
I think this was a well-carried-out scene, but it was depressing too.
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Swiftpaw's death
This was the saddest! She was my favorite! I watched the youth video of her, and I cried, even reading the book! Poor Bluestar, seeing her own sister get run over by a monster. Also, Thistleclaw became bad after that! At least Snowfur is with her niece in StarClan, which was Bluestar's kit that froze to death, and Snowfur is also with her mom. Her mom is with her daughter and granddaughter! So we can at least look at the bright side of things.
Snowfur was angry and wanted to be a warrior again. She should have stopped at the Thunderpath. The ShadowClan cats had already fled back to their own territory, and there was no need to run out onto the Thunderpath. Bluefur's refusal to accept her death afterward is absolutely heartbreaking.
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Badgerfang's death
I almost cried at this. Badgerfang should've still been a kit in the nursery.
I dare you to read this without crying.
I cried twice! This is 100% the saddest Warriors moment ever! It's so underestimated.
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Ivypool's birth
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Snowkit's death
I cried harder here than at any other moment, just because of Brackenfur trying to save him and chasing the hawk even after it was gone. So sad.
I cried. It was so sad! I still get teary when I think about it too much.
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Bluestar names Brightheart Lostface
Okay, sure, Brightheart (paw back then) made a mistake, but seriously, every time someone says her name, it reminds her of it. Like, think of a shameful moment you've had, then imagine someone NAMED YOU AFTER IT?!?
Bro, she is so beautiful even though she lost half her face. I love her.
That is so rude! The dog bit half her face off, plus she survived! Bluestar needs to show some respect!
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Sandgorse's death
The last thing they did together was fight. If that's not a sad death, I don't know what is.
Just the fact that Sandgorse never forgave Tallstar before he died is so sad.
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Mosskit's death
I actually bawled my eyes out at this scene. Then my mom came into my room and asked why I was crying at three a.m., and I had to shut up so my sister didn't wake up.
This is probably one of the ONLY deaths that made me cry in ANY book.
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Moonflower's death
I feel so sorry for Bluepaw and Snowpaw! They loved Moonflower so much!