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Mothers: Shimmerstar, Newttoe

Siblings: Swiftbeach, Goldengrass

Clan: LightClan

Fireweedkit always knew they had a weight on their shoulders, being kit of LightClan's leader and one of their most trusted, senior warriors Newttoe. Every warrior expected a lot from her and her brother and sister, but when Fireweedpaw became an apprentice to Ospreyfall, it wasn't hard to see that they struggled with training. Hunting was difficult as they got distracted during hunting patrols, and their thoughts raced and they overthought during battle training.

Firweedpaw was teased by older apprentices and their own siblings for moons, and they became bitter and snappy. They were supposed to be the best, but no matter what they did, Swiftpaw and Goldenpaw outshined them. They decided at a young age that Clan life wasn't for them. Why would they want to live with Clanmates who only expect perfection?

With age the teasing lessoned, but Foxpaw continued to bully Firewedpaw. Fireweedpaw's burning hatred for the older apprentice only lashed out more when Foxpaw mocked her during a battle training session for her clumsiness. Fireweedpaw nearly blinded Foxpaw that day, leaving her with a nasty scar right under her eye.

Shimmerstar tried not to lose hope in her kit. Newttoe became cold toward them, favoring Swiftbeach and Goldengrass. Even when Fireweedbrush snapped at her and yelled, Shimmerstar would stay by her side to try to keep her calm. It wasn't until Fireweedbrush attacked Newttoe after being berated for not bringing any food home after a hunting patrol, saying they were a shame to her that Shimmerstar decided to put her paw down. Fireweedbrush was given their own den as punishment.

Firewerdbrush often stays awake at night, staring at the entrance of their den as if waiting for someone to come in and comfort them. Bitterness was eating away at them but so did loneliness and regret . . . If only they tried harder, if only they did better, if only if only if only . . .