She Wants Me (to be loved) - Thrushpelt AMV

[@peppermint-moss]

summary/explanation: 0:03​ thrushpelt, rosetail, bluefur hang out. Rosetail teases thrushpelt about his crush and bluefur is oblivious 0:19​ blue n thrush bein good friends…..best friends.. 0:22​ kinda a representation of bluefur passing by Thunderclan cats that she could have taken for a mate, but she instead chooses to be with oakheart from riverclan. Thrushpelt is bummed (since this scene is more symbolic, i dont think thrushpelt actually knows who bluefur is mates with, all he knows is that it’s not him) 0:26​ more best friend vibes 0:34​ rosetail teases bluefur abt thrushpelt’s obvious crush on her. Blue feels embarrassed and a lil guilty 0:42​ blue and thrush are on a nice walk! But blue is too wrapped up in her own thoughts between oakheart and thistleclaw and starclan’s prophecy on her shoulders… goosefeather gazes at her knowingly. Thrushpelt knows /something/ is up but what can he do? :( worried lad 0:58​ blue tells thrush abt her kits she had with an unknown father. Thrushpelt offers to be a foster father if that would make it easier for her, the kits, and the clan to believe he was the father. Blue feels grateful but guilty abt not bein able to tell him the truth and sad that oak cant raise the kits with her 1:14​ fun times with the kits!! 1:22​ lil timeskip to leafbare, thrushpelt settles to sleep in the warriors den (bluefur’s anxiety goes unnoticed…) 1:29​ dream sequence time ! thrushpelt dreams of some alternate reality where bluefur does reciprocate his feelings for her. They raise the kits as their biological parents (heyhey fun detail!! All of the features the kits inherited from oakheart are replaced with features that thrushpelt has 👀👀) 1:44​ The dream takes on a colder tone. Bluefur takes no time to spend with thrushpelt, and thrushpelt cries out his heartbreak 1:50​ Thrushpelt wakes, feeling guilty about his dream-outburst and does his best to shake it off. Meanwhile, something’s happened with bluefur….... Oblivious, thrushpelt settles his emotions and reminds himself that bein her friend is vv lovely and goes to bring her and the kits some freshkill 2:09​ but when he arrives at the nursery all he finds is a heartbroken bluefur, no kits, and a hole torn through the nursery wall as if a fox had broken in during the night. 2:15​ thunderclan searches for the kits, but to no avail. Bluefur has been very quiet the whole time and at last breaks down by thrushpelt’s side. Only she knows where she took her two surviving kits last night; to oakheart in riverclan. 2:28​ not too long after, blue is named as deputy. Thistleclaw seethes with anger 2:32​ time skip to when bluestar is the new leader of thunderclan! Thrushpelt is v proud of her !! but despite her new role in the clan she’s still good friends with thrushpelt !!! Outro shows blue grieving over thrush’s death(i dont think his cause of death is ever said in the books so i just showed a kinda generic in the nest passing away from sickness probably), thrushpelt meeting mosskit in starclan and having all of blue’s secrets revealed to him, thrush and moss takin a lil daytrip to visit her siblings in riverclan, (lil headcanon time) thrush leading mistyfoot and stonefur to save bluestar while oakheart urges her to keep swimming, and thrushpelt/rest of bluestar’s loved ones greeting her in starclan (this has been in the description but i figured i'd put it in a pinned comment cause so it's more visible cause a few of yall keep askin for the storyline) (ty for all your kind words and support btw did NOT expect this to get so much love!! thank you!!) 09/27/2023 update: for people asking if they can use my videos in edits: ✅ You can include my warrior cats/other fandom animations in EDITS as long as you credit me somewhere (@peppermint-moss) ❌ Please DO NOT include my OC/fursona etc. animations in edits. ❌ Just reposting my art/animations (e.g. reposting like half of an amv with different audio and no other editing) is Never Allowed even with credit Please don’t do that. Thank you to everyone who did respect my previous decision of not allowing edits before.

[@mandy2917]

ahhhh i absolutely adore this!! all the little details and especially the part where in thrush’s dream the traits from oak are switched out 👀 and also your art style and the expression of EMOTIONS oh my LORD it is so GOOOOD

[@ssjineon7032]

So the little white kit died. 😭 why? She was so cute.

[@lemonadelyric]

OOHHH I love the little detail of the kits features being changed, the little FRECKLES oh my gosh T.T I haven't stopped watching this amv since I found it and I love it so much!

[@applesynomon6034]

PLEASE I CAN'T HELP BUT NOTICE MOSSKIT IS SO HAPPY WHEN SHE LOOKS AT THRUSHPELT AND IT MAKES ME WANNA CRYYYY

[@constantconfusion4199]

**chef's kiss** beautiful

[@thistle_flowers5018]

I cannot stop crying he looks so distressed when he’s looking for the kits....

[@misha3479]

So I'm not the only one ugly crying???? No? Just me? Okay lol

[@cassfoxx4799]

It's the part when he plays with the kits that made me cry :')

[@panta-popcicles8018]

I feel bad for not crying- I'll probably re-watch it later and then cry ;-;

[@elm-ishh5718]

I kin him so this whole thing makes me cry

[@kite7854]

I'm crying so hard, oh no it's playing again!!!

[@kikithatkat4262]

wholesome headcanon: mosskit never knew about her dad being oakheart until her death or near it, but she probably seen thrushpelt as a father figure and when thrushpelt died she greeted him because he was her "dad"

[@reverseli]

More wholesomeness: Thrushpelt still raised Mosskit with Snowfur helping at times

[@theshortangrylesbian]

Mosskit, even when both Bluestar and Oakheart had joined StarClan, follows Thrushpelt around, refusing to see Oakheart as a father figure. Its really cute.

[@shrimp1429]

@@theshortangrylesbian I prefer her also growing close to oakheart and seeing both as father figures. Oakheart deserves to get to now his daughter as well.

[@Rmhartley]

@@shrimp1429 its still hella cute though

[@allisonthompson1984]

Yesh I want more on thrushpelt I freaking love blue star and teh fact that thrushplelt is the way he is just makes me love him even more!!

[@Fancy_Noise]

I love how in his dream, Thrushpelt doesn't fantasize about his own kits with Bluefur, he still sees Mistykit, Stonekit and Mosskit. This shows how much he really did love them as his own.

[@S0fizzy]

Same with how graywing loved turtletails kits even though they weren't his

[@dink2488]

Aww that is so sweet, thanks for pointing it out

[@lodgimoss]

@@S0fizzy if you think about it, thrushpelt and grey wing had alot in common

[@local_garage_enthusiast]

Also how the kits look slightly more like Thrushpelt in the dream, like they have his freckles and the same markings.

[@Fancy_Noise]

@@local_garage_enthusiast Ooh I didn't notice that, thankyou

[@axelf9947]

“Her faithful old friend had kept her secret until the very end, only ever speaking of the lost kits with the fond grief of a father.” - Bluestar’s Prophecy, page 505

[@galaxytrashburger1728]

omg my heart- this is not what i need after this-

[@thumpernovember]

Thrushpelt acting like the perfect mate- Oakheart *Im going to end this man's whole career*

[@monsterunderyourcouch]

I'm not crying.. you're crying...

[@KittyCqtThat-rn4ov]

Yeah maybe you're right! I'm crying!

[@Skinnyskibity]

“Friend” 💀

[@miaa2418]

Honestly, I really wish they gave Thrush Pelt more screentime, even at the very end when he died.

[@chipchipknockout6363]

Same

[@2008dsi_inblue]

I think you mean more..... *finger guns intensify* *PAGETIME!!!!!! :D* ok ill go...

[@amaliciousgoose]

@@2008dsi_inblue good , now leaf . log out , no questions axed .

[@tidepodpadthai2633]

I'm pretty sure it's never even mentioned _how_ he died, he deserved better I wish he could have gotten a mate who loved him how he loved bluestar, even if it wasn't bluestar

[@miaa2418]

@@tidepodpadthai2633 They didn't go into detail about his death, besides something like, "Her faithful old friend had kept her secret until the very end, only ever speaking of the lost kits with the fond grief of a father."

[@taylord7570]

I think everyone agrees, we either need to see more of him in StarClan or we need a “Thrushpelt’s Decision” or “Thrushpelt’s love” or something, because this good boi is SEVERELY underrated

[@jaayfall211]

YES

[@yesterdaystomorrow5510]

I agree but at the same time I'm kinda scared they'll ruin his character. The fandom is pretty much the reason we see him as this amazing guy. He's not really great or bad in the book because he doesn't get much screen time. I'm worried they'll kill his character if they actually focus on him, all the good characters in Warriors are like background ones.

[@taylord7570]

@@yesterdaystomorrow5510 tru, but then again, there’s always the chance that they’ll take an underrated character and make him into something great. I see ur point, it’s happened MANY times before, but even a little story about him in one of those “Stories from the Clans” or something. Of course, I wouldn’t be opposed to a bunch of MAPs about this good boi ☺️

[@zarahdescoteaux9185]

Holy crap, YES

[@chipchipknockout6363]

YES

[@honeybeehomicide6760]

She should've made him her deputy, he had all the qualities and would've made an exceptional leader

[@vinxtry]

Facts.

[@littlelemon3465]

Woah, that's actually a really good AU idea :0

[@charlie-yp2oq]

Tiger would've killed him-

[@zarahdescoteaux9185]

@Alyssa Coon it would of been a better death than dying however the heck he did in canon.

[@highonmemes9179]

*don't mind me writing up a thrushstar au*

[@MinkTorweOFFICIAL]

The ‘quit movin’ quit dancing why can’t you love me here tonight?’ is the best

[@Fanaky]

Yes

[@suntheclumsycat]

Can’t stop thinking about the contrast between Thrushpelt’s dream where Bluestar becomes leader and no longer has time for him and the real world where even as leader Bluestar finds the time to talk to him-

[@theaveragecomment1014]

AWWWWW That is so cool!!

[@agnesgiess7364]

Did you notice that mosskit is his favourite cause she has like some of his markings under the eye?!(i think that means Thrushpelt will always be a father for her).

[@theaveragecomment1014]

@@agnesgiess7364 oh.. I’m going to be honest I’m not fond of that theory but I can understand why you would think that. I guess Im uncomfortable with the idea of favouritism

[@jacquelinewynne7143]

Thrushpelt is a short king who stands out in a sea of toxic male characters in the series. He gave his life loving and respecting everyone around them, covered for them when needed, not just Bluefur. He was hurt, but he accepted when his apprentice Spottedpaw became a medicine cat without question or complaining. He was a great temporary mentor to Goldenpaw. He stuck up for Bluefur when Sunstar was worried about her and questioned her loyalty to her clan compared to her kits. He didn't even question Bluefur when she needed him the most to lie about who her kits were. And I don't doubt he spent the rest of his life grieving over the loss of them. Never once does he complain when turned down, or when his apprentice changes paths in life. Just pure love, acceptance and support. He was such a memorable cat, a true breath of fresh air for the series. I'd say he'd need his own spinoff story but im sure the Erins would ruin him somehow... Thank you for making this video, it's brought me such joy to see my favourite Warrior in such a perfect AMV

[@rxraltzna]

though it’s kinda sad that in this series, basic human decency is so. rare. rlly hope the erin’s get better with writing decent characters, let alone relationships

[@tidalwinds7940]

The sad thing about it is that they didn’t even say the cause of death for such a great character, they put it off like he was nothing 😔

[@Snowtail]

I wish he was my friend 🥺

[@tidalwinds7940]

@@Snowtail yesss

[@Igottagowalkmyfish]

the erins would ruin him

[@ccowpoke]

"Yes,” Thrushpelt says, “yes, she’d give her life for her kits.” “That’s what worries me,” Sunstar says, but the worst of the tension has evaporated. “They’ll be okay,” Thrushpelt says, “I would give my life for them.” (Edit: Guys this is from a fan fiction, by the way, sorry for all the confusion)

[@somekindasergal7792]

TIME TO READ BLIESTARS PROPHECY JUST BECAUSE THIS QUOTE :0

[@crescentmoon482]

What book is this if I may ask

[@somekindasergal7792]

@@crescentmoon482 Bluestar's prophecy, from what I know.

[@crescentmoon482]

@@somekindasergal7792 Oop I have the book but I haven't read the quote? TwT

[@fiddled.]

@@somekindasergal7792 I just finished Bluestar's Prophecy like 5 minutes ago, I didn't read the quote- did I miss a page-

[@lttlec.r.o.w.l.i.n.g2656]

The fact that when Thrushpelt was dreaming about bluestar being with him as his mate,he didn't dream about having his own kits but instead was dreaming about all of them being together.This really shows how he thought of himself as the father of the kits.This nearly made me cry.I really need a fanfic of them being happy together with lots of fluff.😭 The artstyle is beautiful as well with how the characters are portrayed and the detail that make the expressions of the cats so clear.

[@SomethingThatexists-j8v]

He truly does love them as his own, only changing oak hearts features in his dream but not the kits themselves because he loves them just the way they are. The only thing he wants to change is that they’re his.

[@Sarahzstuff]

Im back again! Still crying over this

[@artsy_shroomi]

Sobbing. I should write an AU where Bluestar falls for Thrushpelt and perhaps being in a poly relationship with both of her mates in starclan, this is a requirement now.

[@kimmynotkim]

Bro thrushpelt was a warrior when bluestar was born, right?

[@cactusbuds2979]

The fact that he never questioned who the father is and just immediately helps her... He doesn’t get mad that she isn’t into her, just respecting her as a person. He is the OPPOSITE of r/niceguy

[@ellav8064]

he's what r/niceguys think they are

[@Rauvi]

He’s not an r/niceguy, he’s just a nice guy :D

[@Hollowed_Moon]

He's an r/real guy

[@neurozoned]

ashfur if he was based

[@VeronicaRamirez-lx7fk]

He's a nice guy, he's just not a "Niceguy"

[@LilyaneMB]

This is TERRIFIC!!! always thurshpelt is shown as the poor character who never got his crush to love him, but this showed him in a totally yet not so different way!! The fact that he's enjoying his time w the kits as if they were him and showing all his love to blue even if it's not the same for her and he gets it yet still does it. Also the drawings at the end are REALLY CUTE AND KINDA SAD ??A, really love that everyone was waiting next to bluestar when she died it was a really nice touch :')

[@peppermint-moss]

tysm!! thrushpelts a good ladd

[@LilyaneMB]

@@peppermint-moss he's sunshine boi :0

[@wolfy_crystal3605]

@@LilyaneMB I need a plushie of him

[@tangledart2447]

i hope she was with thrushpelt in starclan :')

[@LilyaneMB]

wOAH 1k likes wth 👀👀👀

[@meowkaat_]

"I'll do your dishes" *washes stonekit*

[@squbbliez]

He's now a dish 💩

[@sky_warriorak1685]

BlackFoot dropped him-

[@birdsbirdsandmorebirds6251]

Well some people make dishes out of stone-

[@nonano33]

@@birdsbirdsandmorebirds6251 PF-

[@axinitewolf]

DISHKIT

[@GooseBucket-hr1go]

I love how Bluefur's face after giving up her kits was illustrated.The way that the grief and guilt and sadness weighs so heavy on her and instead of sobbing she just lets the tears rain down. That stuck with me personally as I have been feeling similar recently. I also love the portrayal of Thrushpelt playing with the kits and desperately searching for them, devastated. I feel like the book glosses over that fact too quickly. This AMV Brought to light all the quiet support and positivity Thrushpelt brings and handles his character flawlessly.

[@samanthaproctor6370]

And the way she buried her head into Thrushpelt when they both broke down in tear😭😭

[@andistansbury4366]

Do cats have tears?

[@samanthaproctor6370]

@@andistansbury4366 not really. They can get runny eyes if they are sick, but they definitely dont cry the same way we do

[@theambyy]

YO

[@JeromeSankara]

Thrushpelt being a father to the kits that Bluefur gave to Riverclan hurts my heart, he thought he found his place with her ;-;

[@Wcue_kid]

Not tryna be rude but she's the leader blue'star:)

[@Wcue_kid]

It shows cause at 2:11 there is 1 nest or whatever you call it

[@JeromeSankara]

@@Wcue_kid Bluefur is her warrior name. She was Bluefur when she had the kits. She didn't become Bluestar until she gave them up.

[@crumblyairship]

thrushpelt drinks a glass of respect women juice every morning in all seriousness, i loved thrushpelt and his genuine love and respect for bluestar was adorable, and even if she didn't love him back like he loved her, it was still love! i love how his relationship with her is portrayed and how they're co-parents for moss, misty, and stone

[@sierra609]

I fully agree I wish the boys at my school took a padge out of his book.

[@2hr1ne]

Thrustpelt does not get enough love. True, he was in love with Bluestar, but he never forced his feelings on her. She knew and he knew she didn't feel for him that way and he was thrilled to get the chance to even know her at all. An amazingly underappreciated character. Take notes, kids! Just because your crush doesn't return your feelings doesn't mean you two can't be friends and have just as meaningful of a relationship.

[@eirenaioseirenaioa8790]

This!👆

[@Lilydonges]

Ashfur be like: ……no..

[@BeignetParty]

MapleShade and AshFur: no because well-

[@maxskellington910]

This just shows that he wasn't just IN love with her, he really did love her. He cared for her feelings as well as his own, and if her being happy meant being with someone else, then he was fine with that, and he supported her through everything without question. We stan.

[@lizziedoesthings1450]

true, I hate the narrative that a romantic relationship is "more" than any strong friendship. It's important for people to have each other's back just because they care

[@felisadidas4932]

I love the the detail of Trushpelt's and Bluefur's eyes. How Trushpelt's one desire is love symbolised by the hearts, while Bluefur's is the leadership position symbolised by the stars. And how Bluefur's eyes change in Trushpelt's dream to also be hearts and reciprocating his feelings. God and just every time the pupils have a crack whenever something bad happens, BEAUTIFUL!

[@HUNSolidel04]

we dont need more bad boys in warriors like "ashfur and Tigerheart" we need more good boys like Thrushpelt

[@themysticleopard5705]

Wholeheartedly agree

[@HUNSolidel04]

@@themysticleopard5705 I was kinda rude cuz i forgot about precious bean Fernsong

[@sittinginbushes]

Why Tigerheart is bad? I haven't read Warriors for 2 years, so I forgot what did he do

[@HUNSolidel04]

@@sittinginbushes well on the top of my head the first thing that comes to my mind is that he told Shadowclan about Jayfeather's secret herbs and they held Ivypool hostage for them. And just in general people call him a "badboi"

[@fairywithakn1fe]

And like fernsong that big fluff ball is the best father ever

[@TessuDraws]

Thrushpelt is such a good bean. He was never angry. Only understanding and supportive. That's what true love is.

[@zoologygirl252]

Yee agape at its finest

[@dogsandcatsrule3856]

After all if you truly love someone then you'd just want them to be happy.

[@testerwulf3357]

He might of been upset but..when you truly love someone you want nothing more than them to be happy. That’s true love.

[@eirenaioseirenaioa8790]

*And why isn’t ash fur like this? Instead of being angy boi*

[@varibunn]

This is one of the best interpretations of Thrushpelt I think I've ever seen. I really wish the books gave us more of them being friends

[@anessaleonard730]

Sadly we do get quite a bit of Thrushpelt(In comparison to a lot of side characters), it's just that it's through Bluestar's POV and half of the time she thinks that he's in her way( or an annoyance).

[@tidepodpadthai2633]

@@anessaleonard730 Honestly it makes me kinda sad, even after all Thrushpelt did for her she just treats him like a nuisance.

[@anessaleonard730]

@@tidepodpadthai2633 Yeah there's quite a few things that makes me question Bluestar really. I mean she's an Okay character, I just don't like the fact that the Erin's keep on trying to justify her actions when they don't really have to (cough cough Spottedleaf's Heart etc, I mean everyone already knew that Thistle was bad, we didn't need more) after her own Super Edition. It kind of makes me not like her character more... You know. The way she treated Thrushpelt too was sad, he wasn't even a nuisance like Ashfur or dare I say Bumblestripe. If there's an AU that might be interesting, I think it would be one where Thrushpelt finds out what Bluefur did and tells the Clans about the identity of her kits. That would have changed the series for sure. Tbh what Bluefur did was so risky, she very well could have been caught (I'm surprised that no one questioned the lack of blood or fox scent either), it even cost her the life of one of her kits. You can't tell me that no one recognized her kits at the gathering either. I mean both Mistyfoot and Stonefur look exactly like her. In all honesty Sunstar knew that Thistleclaw wouldn't have made the greatest deputy (even agreeing with Bluefur on this point a couple of times), he probably would have waited to make Bluefur deputy or someone else. Starclan would have probably given him a sign too. I mean Bluefur was closer to Sunstar then Thistleclaw was by a mile anyways.

[@dae_da21]

@@tidepodpadthai2633I mean in her book she reflects on what a good friend he was and how loyal he was too

[@cellowhite314]

2:18 is such a detail. I love how the shine in blue star's eyes repeatedly change like this. It shows how she was trying to balance both staying strong and protecting her clan whilst also grieving for her family.

[@Chordata-flyer]

Honestly, I'm so glad to see someone's be depict their relationship as something without resentment. Thrush felt genuine love for Bluestar. All he wanted was her happiness and he'd keep her secret to make it happen. He was never mad she didn't love him and wanted to still have some relationship with her. He wasn't lead on or angry or used and I'm glad to see someone recognized that!

[@lindajohnson4890]

I agree!😁

[@stribgcheeerge]

This is why I love thrushpelt

[@SealiosWasTakenSomehow]

This is quite late but Ashfur= Failed thrushpelt wanna be

[@tridungta9151]

SPOILER! it sad they let him die with unknown reason but uh he got to heaven the most peaceful way ✌️ although I feel like there still remorse in his heart maybe(welp that life the end not alway need to be perfect good happy end all entirely)

[@AvengedPanzer]

REAL

[@sugarrmoon]

I love the fact you put shapes in their eyes, like how thrushpelt had hearts in his, representing he just wants bluefur to love him but yet still be happy, while bluefur is more on her own goals to become leader, hence why she has stars in her eyes.

[@PrincessKKFish]

And they have broken hearts in there eyes when the kits are no where to be found

[@_editz8271]

ExACTLY

[@gacha6440]

I love how he just accepts that Bluefur won't love him, but he stills treats her with respect and loves her kits as his own! I love Thrushpelt, he isn't obsessed- like Ashfur. He is just an amazing charater, we need more cats like him!

[@galaxium4540]

and the whole thing had me thinking they were dogs 😭 but yea

[@glow5826]

@@galaxium4540 what.

[@pinokr4898]

@@galaxium4540 wait what LMAO dw its alr lol

[@ash6643]

Is it a book? If its a book whats the name so I can read it

[@pinokr4898]

@@ash6643 Yes, its a book Its called Warrior Cats and I suggest you start with the 1st series and then read the Super Editions (Bluestars Prophecy, Firestars Quest, etc.)

[@lilythearcticfox]

We need more people like Thrushpelt No yanderes, or any characters trying to make their crush return the feelings, or being creepy about it, just acceptance that even if they don't return the feelings, you can still be good friends and supportive of them (and their S/O)

[@beatrizdossantos8660]

The fact that Thrushpelt spent the rest of his life thinking that Stonefur, Mosskit and Mistystar had been snatched by a fox really hurts me. He probably thought he should've done something to save them. He would've given his life for them.

[@flamepelt3092]

At least after he died mosskit would’ve spilled the beans

[@artdragon1048]

Yes I would imagine eternal guilt until you die and your friends dead kit tells you

[@thebee-sties]

@@flamepelt3092 oml stop- 😂😂

[@ihatehandleswtf]

I still believe wholeheartedly that Thrushpelt should been one of Mistystar's nine lives. It would've been so cathartic for him to give another life to the kit he thought he lost

[@Alaonx]

@@ihatehandleswtf omg- no he should’ve..

[@bartholamewchungusgingersn9675]

"I wake up and you won't be mine" i like how he says that in the happiest voice ever.Thrushpelt knew that Bluefur dosen't have special feelings for him but he still care about her and loves her kits like they were his because even though she rejected him he still sees her as a friend and all they want is to see eachother happy. I love Thrushpelt what a nice guy! His trantum was cute too

[@SwiftlyTail40]

Kenshi_qwq copy this

[@harleymoore7736]

Also his face falling at the end so you see a hint of his true sadness hits too hard

[@QuestionedTurkey]

This was so beautiful i was crying the whole time ssdkjgbskdjg

[@almajunezabanwroblewski2551]

me too

[@Sasha.T19]

Yeah me too It's very cute :,)

[@Taoss_Illumination]

same, I'm very emotional....

[@Wamenlover217]

Me to when the part she blushed with the other cat i was crying😭😭😭

[@rayndrop2249]

After reading Bluestar's Prophecy, this almost made me cry 😭 Thrushpelt is such a sweetheart and I love how he acted like a father toward the kits despite knowing he could never even be with Bluefur he does it anyway, for her because he loves her.

[@ConstanzaLópez-w4p]

Yeah tho 😭😭😭

[@bansheeStrikes]

thrushpelt's little tantrum at 1:47 was absolutely adorable in a heartbreaking kinda way. i love the way you portray this as very much a one sided relationship without either of the two seeming pushy, they both genuinely want what's best for each other even if that doesn't mean having a romantic relationship. not to mention how absolutely stellar the background work and designs are! this is a really cute little valentine's day gift to everyone, so thank you! little edit note : just caught this on another rewatch but, thrushpelt has such a lively bubbly movement! i adore this lil fun ball of fluff dad!

[@peppermint-moss]

ty!!

[@thefandomtraveller4091]

Thrushpelt: going to bring kits prey Nonexistant fox: *its free real estate!*

[@leefee5369]

I completely agree

[@katelynswindell5445]

B R U H tell me why ive been watching that same part over and over again? XDDDD

[@FateofTheseus]

I know right

[@windjager2177]

1:08 I love how she, here, has smaller hearts in her eyes, showing that she, now, has two goals. Loving her kits AND becoming leader. Later on she has to break those hearts, though, for her more important dream. That is, her leading the clan. Thats why the stars are bigger than the tiny hearts accompanying the stars

[@redclover8387]

I just realized, he couldve taken over in the nursery like Fernsong and be a den dad!! he woulda been perfect!

[@zocritter]

And when ThrushPelt said “no kidding” and she looked sad, the hearts had broken, meaning she did

[@kharmichael5774]

@@redclover8387 Yeah, she would've been able to keep them, and Mosskit would've survived.

[@windjager2177]

@@redclover8387 wait was fernsong ivys mat eor am i getting some cats mixed up? And yes we need more protective caring kit-raising dads in the series hhhh

[@donaldranchez5813]

When he cried the hearts tore

[@mimignonne2502]

I like the subtle detail of Bluestar's pupil going from the leader's star to a broken heart when she had to give up her kits, showing that even while being a future fierce leader, grief was still strong enough to break her heart and affect her :( like her future was preventing her from being a mother and how much it hurt her

[@EEclipseyy]

Petition to make this thrushpelts canon voice!

[@jules3558]

Signed

[@lol-pb2jv]

signed

[@toxiccandyanimations]

signed!

[@haveagoodmourning]

signeddd

[@AstraSight]

Signed times 10000000000000000000000

[@tigergazewc5935]

Thrush: its ok, i understand Mapleshade and Ashfur: *aggressive breathing * THATS NOT HOW U SHOULD'VE REACTED- Edit: man I've started a world war 3 send hlep

[@CallMeWinter-nt8lk]

@L u c y D r a w s well-

[@fragrantbeetsootsauce1324]

@L u c y D r a w s not a valid reason to murder people who were barely related to the accident

[@fragrantbeetsootsauce1324]

@L u c y D r a w s Ravenwing was doing his job, Frecklewish was a Thunderclan warrior not trained to swim so she couldn't have helped. Appledusk makes sense but Mapleshade did kill their children (THERE WAS A BRIDGE IN THE BOOK THAT SHE USED TO GET BACK AND A TWOLEGPLACE THAT SHE COULD HAVE USED) Insane with grief isn't a valid excuse to kill people (ALSO IT WAS HER FAULT THAT THE KITTENS DIED)

[@fragrantbeetsootsauce1324]

​@L u c y D r a w s Mapleshade was a selfish cat, she was shown to want her kits so that she could claim Appledusk as her own. I don't really blame Appledusk for being angry at her but going behind her back and becoming mates with Reedshine was awful. Frecklewish had a right not to help, the kits were in the middle of a river that was flooding and in a storm and she never meant them ill will. Ravenwing also had a right to be angry because he knew that Appledusk had killed two of his clanmates, though he had shown confusion and guilt when he learned the kits had died, same with Frecklewish. Insanity is not a valid excuse to kill people, intrusive thoughts aren't a valid excuse to kill people, they don't justify what she did, it's just what caused it. Her idiocy, insanity and selfishness to try and make sure that the world knew that Appledusk was her's both left to the death of her three kits and the deaths of three cats who in no way shape or form deserved it (maybe Appledusk if you want to stretch it.) If anything she should have gone after Oakstar, he acted with nepotism and anger and was the one who really put her kits in danger.

[@fragrantbeetsootsauce1324]

@L u c y D r a w s Please dont forget about how Mapleshade explicitly thought about how "when my kits come Appledusk will be mine" or something like that, she loved them but they were going to be used as tools to secure her relationship with Appledusk

[@ducktheowlcat8555]

I normally don’t comment on things like warriors pmvs, maps ect. This entire pmv is well paced and beautifully executed, the way you drew bluefur/star at 2:13 , she really looks drained, and how someone would look if you walked in on them like that. Never seen anyone draw her like that. And the backgrounds are godly??

[@tangledart2447]

ikr!!! that drained look really hooks me and i can't figure out how they did it ;-; i think it has to do with the mouth

[@ducktheowlcat8555]

@@tangledart2447 the emotion in the eyes is what hooks me,,,

[@tangledart2447]

@@ducktheowlcat8555 yeah, its all so cool!

[@Gortsassassin]

If you look closely, you can also see a broken heart in her eyes- while during the most of the animation, she just has a star!

[@tangledart2447]

@@Gortsassassin whoa!

[@Wrenwish]

Thrushpelt. I SWEAR THE MOST UNDERRATED CHARACTER EVER. HE DESERVED BETTER.

[@LawrieJohnson-d5k]

YES! THRUSHPELT TEAM!!!!!! ^im yellowfang aswell.. she was good^

[@helixtheraptor9374]

I like the end. It fulfills my idea that thrush is more fo a father to moss kit in star clan than oak heart could ever be. I imagine they spend a lot of time together. ❤️

[@kittycatcultist8784]

Finally someone agrees with me that Thrush was more of a father to Mosskit than Oakheart (like Mosskit never even met Oakheart the only father she knew was Thrushpelt)

[@helixtheraptor9374]

@@kittycatcultist8784 period. I think it would be cute if trushpelt, mosskit and, rosetail all played gamer together in starclan! But yeah. Trush would definitely be a father figure to her.

[@souglompee]

What if .... two dads ......

[@graymalkinyt]

@@souglompee THRUSH X OAK Jk our boi is too good for riverman

[@Liyahhbabyyy]

yea even though in the books it was snowfur looking after mosskit ;-; id like to think he was ;c

[@Rain_fawn]

Okay okay, people can we acknowledge the fact they did this all on their own! It’s amazing this must have taken super long and it came out SO good! The art style is amazing and the animation is smooth. The amount of dedication they have is crazy!

[@peppermint-moss]

tysm!

[@Rain_fawn]

@@peppermint-moss no thank you! This is a great video and you deserve the love, I hope you keep making amazing content for everyone ❤️😁

[@copicking173]

i never thought about how thrush must've felt when he learned the kits were gone 😭 bruh those were his kids!

[@thistle_flowers5018]

I like thinking that he saw mistyfoot and stonefur across the border and was happy to see that they were alive.... gosh I love him so much

[@Corupted_Butterflylol]

Even though I haven’t read much of the book thrushpelt is now my favorite character, it makes my heart warm when he looks so desperate while looking for the kits, I wish Thrushpelt and Bluestar would’ve ended up together. I love this map so much I’ve watched it over and over and over and over

[@strangerkitties9996]

Can we give the Dad of the Year award to Thrushpelt for not only accepting that she loved and had kits with someone else, but also agreeing to pose as their father and treat them as his own?

[@vivsibly]

There’s something about your work that genuinely hooks me. I normally come back to rewatch your PMVs (or AMVs) at least once a week because it really motivates me! I cannot wait for this new AMV to release ^^”

[@peppermint-moss]

ty !!

[@SkiggsMoDiggs]

Usually, the nose markings on cats makes them look weird when people draw them. You are the only exception I've ever seen. Your head shapes are so good and precise that the nose marking on Bluestar looks fitting, and not like it's just there or that it makes her face look weird.

[@lotus3714]

I love how ThrushPelt accepted the fact that BlueFur doesn't love him but still helps her out and didn't just pull an AshFur.

[@LawrieJohnson-d5k]

AShFuR Is EViL But WE stILL loVE hIMmmmmmmmMMmMMmM

[@4rrow_Wolf]

THIS IS THE MOST TRUE THING EVER

[@pangolynn7]

He basically accepted the fact blue star does not love him. Still is kind to her. Still would love her kits like his own if she let him. Thrushpelt is the definition of a good friend :,D

[@avacadotoast5571]

I love Thrushpelt. Considerate and kind. A much better friend than some cats we know *cough cough* Ashfur *cough*

[@redaurora8602]

Nice salt on the wound

[@rosegoldsyoonfoo39]

He's boyfreind material, but to Bluefur he was brother/best freind material

[@olilikesleovaldez]

I wish I had a thrushpelt for myself :,)

[@popdregon]

not like ashfur eEK

[@jaelyyymar8071]

Love how you show Bluefur getting hearts in her eyes in the dream before she becomes leader, where they return to stars. He wants Bluefur to love him, but to also follow her own dreams once they finish raising the kits.

[@kharmichael5774]

The hearts in his eyes were broken after he realized that the kits were gone!

[@_editz8271]

Oh yeah! So much detail!

[@RAWBIN]

OKAY BUT CAN WE TALK ABOUT HOW THE THREE KITS’ HEADS JUST POPPED UP LIKE THAT AT 1:02 BECAUSE IT MADE MY HEART GO WOOSH

[@stardustlover8446]

SAME DKBDND

[@the_art_master2883]

That was like my fav part tho 😂

[@Olivia.Roblox.Olivia.wcue1]

I can’t the way thrush pelt jumping was so cute and sad ❤️

[@avaturchan2771]

Gosh. The hearts in Thrushpelt's eyes because he wants Bluefur's love but the stars in Bluefur's because her goal is leadership. the hearts in his eyes break when she loses her kits. Her eyes turn to broken hearts when she cries over them. Just. The detail.

[@starfruitdraws3946]

I can’t get over the part where he says “and when I wake up, she won’t be mine” and he’s still so cheerful and is just such a great dude- I love him so much I just wanna give him a big ol’ hug. Wonderful pmv I can’t get over it I’ve rewatched it 3000 times keep up the amazing work

[@edwin-d1j]

Yeah, it was adorable, I love ThrushPelt and Bluefur.

[@GarciaaGarciaa]

SAME

[@MeansUSF]

me too

[@cryptid_currency4057]

I really like the part at 1:45 where Thushpelt is obviously getting frustrated and upset. This isn't bad in any way, its natural to feel upset and hurt by unreciprocated feeling. Its what Thushpelt does next that I adore, he doesn't abandon Bluestar, or be mean to her or demand a relationship ((or threaten to kill her kits to make her suffer like a certain someone)). He keeps being her friend and supporting her and loving her even though he knows she doesn't feel the same. That to me is true love, it is support and kindness and putting others before yourself. This is a gorgeous video and is honestly my favorite AMV I've seen

[@ImNotKitKatcat]

I can’t believe this is already 3 years old! It felt like just last month I was watching this for the first time right as it got out and bawling my eyes out! Thrushpelt deserved so much more, I hope they make a book about him! He has the sweetest heart. Thanks you so much for making this Peppermint-moss!

[@talonhunter2504]

Thrushpelt is honestly what Ashfur should have been. They were two characters placed in extremely similar scenarios who reacted in completely different ways. (Foil characters I think?) It really shows just how amazing of a cat Thrushpelt was, and shows what Ashfur could have been if he didn’t go off the deep end. Now I want some AU to be written where Thrushpelt watches over Ashfur from Starclan and tries to help him live with knowing that Squirrelflight won’t love him back. Thrushpelt could have been such a good influence on Ashfur!

[@coolgachagirl9458]

OML I AGREE SO MUCH WITH THAT!

[@talonhunter2504]

@miss Sakura! honestly though, that would be amazing to read.

[@talonhunter2504]

@miss Sakura! that’s awesome! If you give the name of your other Warrior Cats fic, I’ll be sure to check it out!

[@nadiaazam272]

Me too I feel the same way Ashfur should have have just accepted without trying to KILL FIRESTAR

[@essyr1715]

​​@@nadiaazam272r the kits (though they weren't hers, but he didn't know that), still bro "loves Squirrelflight THAT much" he tried to kill her father and the kits, good job💀💀💀

[@AprilAnimations]

1:05 lol I swear bluestar said something like, “I have kits” and thrushpelt be like “No kidding”

[@linguiniperuano]

Did you mean no kitting..? _😏_

[@AprilAnimations]

@@linguiniperuano Lmao

[@staciekai]

I think he did, that part of the song said "and i will say no kidding but you wish i did'nt"

[@VULTUREJUICE]

The shape of the shine on the cats' eyes representing their desires/priorities at any given time is such a fantastic detail! It's refreshing to hear a song like this where the singer is satisfied with an unrequited love, and Thrushpelt is a great character for the same reason. Fits him so well!

[@Chiswum]

It's refreshing to see a character who's not a huge jerk over rejection! Thrushpelt rocks, tbh. And how he cared for the kits so much. :)

[@Ginger.phobiayt]

Okay but Thrushpelt is severely underrated, he respected Bluefur’s wishes and wanted her to be happy, not going on a tirade setting forests on fire and attempting to murder multiple cats-*COUgH cOuGh* A s h f u r *CoUGh* and didn’t really ever obsess over her and be overly clingy or demanding *Glares very murderly at bumblestripe*

[@beepbeep3598]

Or be an abusive jerk like a certain Brambleprick.

[@SunFeathers]

OR crazy like Mapleshade...... Wait that would be a good AU, Bluestar telling Thrushpelt about the secret of her kits (being born to Oakheart) and Thrushpelt backstabbing her by telling everyone. Bluestar is killed while they give her kits to Oakheart because they are not wanted. Thistleclaw becomes deputy and it goes downhill from there!

[@fuzziartworks4959]

Idk. I kinda feel a bit sorry for Bumblestripe. He really did love Dovewing. I think he was clingy because Dovewing let him believe he still had a chance when he became her mate at one point. Even though many won't agree with me, I don't think Bumblestripe was a bad guy.

[@STARS_SHIMMERS]

@@fuzziartworks4959 i’d recommend watching the sweet tooth map, hosted by chilly weathers then- the pinned comment really puts everything into perspective about bumble and dove and how outside pressure really hurt bumble and dove’s relationship.

[@fuzziartworks4959]

@@STARS_SHIMMERS I did. And I really agree with it.

[@fanpet3912]

I love all the subtle details, like how Bluefur isn't calling out when they're searching for the kits, and the way their patterns change to Thrushpelt's markings instead of Oakheart's and Bluefur's eyes change to heart eyes in the dream. I love this so much

[@localizedlobotomy]

The fact that the heart shine in his eyes breaks when he's desperately looking for the kits is just - :(

[@airconditionedBreeze]

Help it looks like he's having a tantrum at 1:48 and i love it

[@alexanderboudreault8297]

Same

[@RealDatWither]

God I just love Thrushpelt as a character so much- even though he knew he'd never be Bluestar's mate in the end, he tried his damn hardest to help and still make her and her kits happy while trying to respect her boundaries. This man to me is the early day Fernsong and both are just awesome cats that need to be protected-

[@reydragonclaw1128]

"I'll do your dishes--" **proceeds to thoroughly lick kitten**

[@Holywaturr]

Dishes kittens same thing

[@Aster_Iris]

Sorry Stonekit, your name has been officially changed to Dishkit.

[@cloudylittlestars6918]

@@Aster_Iris xD

[@p3p1t04]

@@Aster_Iris and mistykit would be platekit :)

[@birdsbirdsandmorebirds6251]

BAHAHA

[@Topdoggie7]

Thrushpelt and Squirrelflight are the only characters that really shine in the often trainwrecks and typos of the books.

[@tidepodpadthai2633]

I think Mapleshade shined as well, but as a villain, and was honestly one of the few good villains in the books, a lot of them are just bland characters and then once someone rejects them or is mean to them once they get all edgy and kill people

[@Topdoggie7]

@@tidepodpadthai2633 Mapleshade shines until she kills her own kits and then blames everyone else. If she's mental illness she's it done wrong. She's very much the rejected and boom, psycho character like Ashfur and so on.

[@Topdoggie7]

@ღ【ッMαrαvylнσsαッ】 ღ Weird, why?

[@apxllo8734]

this is Gray Wing erasure and I won’t stand for it

[@SkiggsMoDiggs]

sits and waits for the reply war

[@heiwaii847]

This AMV honestly gets me. I hadn't thought about Thrushpelt too much before this, but now I am utterly OBSESSED with him. I desperately want to see more of him- the writing sort of screwed him over. I'd love to see more of him in the books, but I doubt we'll get it, and that kind of only leaves AU's and fanfiction to fill that particular void. This AMV was fantastic, I come back to it daily, and I will weep for what could have been. Thrushpelt deserved so much more.

[@cloudstorm2887]

This is beautiful because when thrush found out that the kits were missing, bluefur wasn’t crying because she lost them. She herself knew where they are and is sad about losing almost everything in her life except her clan and being forced to separate from her kits for the sake of her clan.

[@fran01544]

Wait a sec- is Bluefur,blue’star. And is misty’kit and stonekit mistyfoot and stonefur?

[@cloudstorm2887]

@@fran01544 yep, surprisingly and yet ironically, yes.

[@fran01544]

@@cloudstorm2887 cool!

[@TypicalTeenATwork]

@@fran01544 did you miss that when reading the book

[@TypicalTeenATwork]

Yes but this is through ThrushPelts view hedid not know of this.

[@crowla]

This is so good!!! Wow you can really feel Thrush's frustration even though he's okay with him and Blue being friends when she still shuts him out. It's really sad how ready he was to stand in as a father to Blue's kittens and then doesn't get the chance to : ( Such a bittersweet and beautiful amv

[@juliaping690]

Thrushpelt Deserved Someome who loved him and he loved back, he would be a great father!! And I Belive That In Starclan He Is like Father to Moss kit, and i also think hes like "Misty! get up here!" He probably Sees Bluestar's Kits as his own. He loves them even though they arnt his own. Im about to cry, My poor fragile Heart can't take how good of a cat Thrushpelt was. He's just flat out a good guy and hed be the dude id ask to watch my kids over a V.K cus he's just that great. Lol

[@felisadidas4932]

Can't get over rewatching this again and again. The mostly line-less style that focuses more on colours and aaaaaaaaaaaa the simplicity of it all is so effective I love this so much

[@FireManOfTheFires]

Sameeee

[@TheKeyboardCowboy]

I’m not really into Warrior Cats, but I am obsessed with the Happy Fits. You did so well portraying their song with the palettes and the character design is gorgeous!

[@milkdudz]

OK I JUST REACHDE THE CREDITS AND - THRUSH'S SPIRIT WATCHING HIS ADOPTED BABIES W MOSS... AND MEETING BLUE IN HEAVEN I JUST ./ U GH MY HEART!!

[@NoXiOuS_Bee]

I first discovered this about a year ago, and I still look back on it. The drawings are so crisp and fresh, but also radiate a warmth in them. The colors and art are gorgeous!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@opoax8096]

I love how no matter how tired thrushpelts body is, his soul keeps him up, and after bluestars rejection, he kept going as just a friend.

[@toastedlite3034]

Ok let me just tell you how much I appreciate the tiny details of the different shapes in the eyes that show their priorities, the sparkles for bluestar cause she wants to be a leader and/or just her straight up determination and the hearts for Thrushpelt cause of his affections is just such a nice touch, I love it. Also the hearts in Oakheart's eyes and Bluestar's when she sees him are just great. The semi-lineless style is pulled off so well, Thrushpelt's emotions in the scene with him and Bluefur and his imagination where she really loves him is so well done. The coloring!!! Just mwah! Thank you for this masterpiece.

[@felicityfalls1860]

ThrushPelt deserves to be loved, We all need a ThrushPelt in our lives.

[@tidalwinds7940]

Yes we do

[@inzane101room]

We need a Thrushpelt but we also must be a Thrushpelt

[@maxineartz2656]

I love the detail in the eyes. Bluestar has a star for her destiny in being leader, and thrush pelt has the hearts, which broke in half the first scene where Bluestar butted heads with Oakheart. Its so sweetly painful :,)

[@cake-ie7uh]

I feel like Thrushpelt didn't get enough of his character highlighted in the books, I wish he was given more of a role in the books

[@floravids2981]

Everyone’s talking about how beautiful their relationship is, but I think the actual animation is so - stunning. It portrays every emotion, and the movement is subtle, lip-sync, a nice palette. This is truely a beautiful amv, and gahhg, I love it so much. I’ve watched this over and over and it is so satisfying, and catchy. Great work @peppermint-moss, you’ve done very well.

[@Stormwolf4]

My heart can only take so much, this is too great! I love our sweetboy Thrushpelt, and you make him so cute and adorable! There were so many great parts, the head pops of the kittens to the beat of the song, Thrushpelts little tantrum of sadness! And I just can't get over the amount of times you just show them hanging out, and just chatting with each other! The choice to be lineless works very well, and as usual, your animation is so crisp and clean. Amazing video!!

[@GhostCubzYT]

Idk why but this video is so Mesmerizing, I LOVE IT

[@AveryCF]

Okay, first of all (I deeply regret not seeing this on Valentines day!) while I have seen quite a few Thrushpelt things over the years, I've gotta say this has immediately become my favorite! So much shown in this didn't quite happen in the books, but the way you visually told the story with clear designs painted out what you were trying to show and tell us all clearly, and I adore that! I especially adore the dream AU of them having kits together, and the ending credits where you showed him with Mosskit watching her mother as well as Mistyfoot and Stonefur growing up! (Heck, I even recognized that the dream was some alternate reality even before checking the definition to see if I was right, that's how clear it was!) Let's not forget to mention the small details in their eyes, how Thushpelt almost always has hearts for eyes while Bluefur has stars in her eyes as a reference to her future, but both become broken hearts over the loss of her kits when she gives them up/the clan thinks they were taken away and eaten. ;3; Thank you so much for making this and letting us all see it, it's a great way to show that love doesn't always have to be romantic and can still prevail no matter what. Thrushpelt always showed true love by loving Bluefur/star, even if she didn't love him romantically back, and just because her kits weren't his, didn't mean he didn't love them any less. You show this so well and I really wish this was canon. They could have done so much more than Bluefur hardly acknowledging him until she needed a tom to fall back on and claim as a Thunderclan father. I will be returning to watch this constantly, even many, many months past Valentines day, just because it's so adorable and heartfelt.

[@peppermint-moss]

o my gosh tysm!

[@angelfelidae]

god this is the most amazing thing i’ve seen in a while. the song choice, your art style, the character designs, the animation itself- i absolutely love it. i personally love blue and oak together but god thrush is such a wonderful character who deserves all the love in the world. i honestly wish he’d lived until the prophecies begin because i could see him being such a wonderful presence in fire’s life. i also really appreciate the fact that while this amv is about thrush- you showed so much of blue as well. her dreams of becoming leader, her relationship with oak, the heartbreak of having to give up her kits to ensure the safety of her clan. and don’t even get me started on the ending. it literally almost brought tears to my eyes. i just love everything about this video dude. i’m totally subscribing because i cannot wait to see more content from you. p.s thrush’s little hops at 1:49 literally made my whole week so thank you for that

[@peppermint-moss]

tysm!

[@void7267]

i love this so much !! thrush still had a relatively happy ending (aside from losing bluefurs kits) and i absolutely love that this shows the fact that he still got a happy ending, he still got to be close to the cat he loved, honestly him and bluefur have qpr vibes i love their friendship

[@peppermint-moss]

YES qpr vibes!!

[@VioletScar-Star1589]

One thing I like about this is that the eyes have so much symbolism. At the very beginning, the part with Blue and Thrush before the song starts, shows that Thrush is looking for her love, while Blue is looking to be leader. Thrush has hearts in his eyes, while blue has stars in her eyes( because she is looking to be leader, or BlueSTAR). By looking at Rosetails eyes in the next scene, you can tell that the symbolism in the eyes is real, as you don’t ever know what she is looking for, and her eyes show just normal circles. But when Bluefur shows up, Thrushpelt has hearts in his eys, showing her wants HER love. Same with the scene at 0:08. Then at either 0:09 or 0:10, his eyes are just normal dots (Rosetail’s are too, while Bluefur has Stars), but when Thrush looks at Blue, they turn to hearts. 0:15 also has hearts. While at 0:17 Blue has Stars. During 0:19, they both have the normal eyes for them- Blue has stars, while Thrush has hearts. The other cats have circles. At 0:22, the other cats she goes past have circles, while Thrush has hearts. Thruought that part, Blue has stars, but when she saw Oakheart, they turned to hearts, along with his heart eyes. When Blue passes by Thrush for Oak, the hearts is Thrushs eyes are split in half, as if his heart was broken. 0:26 has the normal stars for blue, hearts for thrush- same with 0:29, 0:30, and 0:33. At 0:34, Rose has circles (just like the rest of the video), Blue has stars. At 0:36, she see’s the hearts in Trush’s eyes, so she feels bad at 0:39 (stars in her eyes). Notice how when she blushes she still has stars, unlike Thrush who has hearts when he blushes in the video. She still has stars because she tries to feel something about it, but all she feels is bad, because she doesn’t feel the same and still has her mind set on leadership. At 0:43 she still has stars because during their walk she can only think about leadership, deputyship, and all of that. Thrush can only think about how he loves her so he still has hearts in his eyes. When he opens his eyes at 0:49, he has hearts still, even though she went missing from his side. At 0:50, Goosefeather only has stars in his eyes because he constantly is able to see and hear STARclan, as he is a medicine cat with a curse. If you look close enough at 0:54, Thrush has BROKEN hearts in his eys, and Blue still has stars. If you look even closer at 0:56, you can kinda make out small stars in his eyes. 0:57, Blue still has stars. 0:58, Blue:Stars, Thrush:Hearts (That look like they are cracking up. Only a little bit though.) At 1:03, the kits have circles while Blue has stars. And when he appears, Oak has hearts. At 1:06, Thrush has one eye that has a bokeh heart, and one that has a normal heart- that is likely because he is sad that Blue never chose him, but he still rescpects her and will always love her and be there for her. At 1:08, Blue still has stars in her eyes, but she also has small hearts-mostly because of her respect for him for him for covering for her and always being there, she realizes that by doing that he is helping her kits, so the hearts are in her eyes. And then at 1:09, her hearts become more noticeable, but they have been broken. She is brokenhearted that her kits will not know their father, and she is probably thinking of Oak. At 1:10, the kits have circles, while Thrush has a big heart, and a little heart in his eyes. The big heart for Blue, and the small heart because he cares for her kittens. At 1:14, they all have circles. At 1:18, Thrush has a hearts while the kits have circles. 1:20 has Blue with stars,1:22 has kits circles and Blue stars, as she will give up her kits, looking for deputyship. 1:26, he has two hearts in each eye, one for Blue and one for the Kits. 1:30 is when he dreams. In the dream Blue has hearts, as he dreams of her loving him. At 1:34, they BOTH have hearts, tough it is a dream. The kits have circles. 1:39, he still has hearts and the kits still have circles. 1:42, he still has hearts. But at 1:44, Blue has stars, as what she wants and ‘has’ is leadership. At 1:46, he has hearts, she has stars. 1:47 the hearts in his eyes are starting to break. 1:48, he has a smaller heart, then at 1:48 / 1:49, the hearts have completely split apart because in his dream, he gets ignored and she doesn’t give a crap about him, while she also has no time. So he is upset about that. At 1:50, the hearts are still a little broken, but after blinking a few times, he realizes that it was a dream and goes on with normal hearts. 1:57, Blue is sad and we know why but Thrush doesn’t. At 2:00, he has hearts, realishing in the thought of spending time with Blue and her kits, even better shone at 2:02. From that time until 2:09, he has hearts. But at 2:09, his eyes go wide and his white gets small- but they are broken hearts when he sees Blue. At 2:11, Blue has Broken hearts in her eyes, because she is so upset and broken after giving up her kits- Though it is easier to see at 2:13, where you can also see stars are still in her eyes, as she still is looking for deputyship and gave them away for it, as if she is reminding herself that it was so she could be deputy. At 2:15,, Thrush has broken hearts. You can’t see Blue’s eyes at that point, but everyone else has normal circles. Same thing at 2:17 and 2:20. At 2:21, Blue realizes she might have made a bad choice and no longer has stars at that moment, but huge broken hearts. Thrush also has Broken hearts- from then to 2:25. At 2:26, you only see one of the kits’ eyes, those eyes are broken hearts. 2:28, Sunstar has circles. At 2:29, Blue has even more stars in her eyes than normal. At 2:32, Thrush has hearts, as he feels happy and proud for Blue. Then at 2:33, she has LOTS of stars, as she is now the leader. At 2:35, she still as star, as she is focused more on her clan as a whole- while Thrush still as hearts, as he still cares for her.

[@skylarlee9691]

On my billionth rewatch I've finally noticed--it's not just Bluefur and Thrushpelt with special eye sparkles! Here's a short list of every cat with unique eye sparkles! *Bluefur* --Stars, representing her aspiration to become ThunderClan's leader *Thrushpelt* --Hearts, representing his love for Bluefur and his desire to be loved by her *Oakheart* --Hearts, representing his own love for Bluefur that's reciprocated *Goosefeather* --Stars, representing his StarClan communication + foresight powers (I don't think he had any aspirations to become leader), possibly why he has two star-shaped sparkles rather than one *Thistleclaw* --Stars, representing his desire to become ThunderClan's leader *Distracted Bluefur* (0:57)--Two stars, as her desire and resolve to become ThunderClan's leader has increased because of Thistleclaw *Mother Bluefur* (1:08)--One star and a smaller heart, representing her love for her newborn kits and Oakheart (and possibly for Thurshpelt), yet still being smaller than her resolve to become leader (Credit to Windjäger for this!) *Broken-hearted Bluefur* (1:09)--The small heart in her eyes breaks, knowing she cannot hold onto her kits and Oakheart while following her aspirations to become leader *Relieved Bluefur* (1:20)--The small heart returns, showing her happiness and relief at Thrushpelt's decision and her kits' joy *Sacrifice Bluefur* (1:22)--The small heart is replaced by a second star, representing Bluefur's decision to prioritize becoming leader over her kits and love *Dream Bluefur* (1:30)--Bluefur's original star is replaced by a heart, representing Thrushpelt's dream Bluefur loving him back *Broken-hearted Thrushpelt* (1:47)--Thrushpelt's heart begins to break, representing his heartbreak at Bluefur's choice and her lack of romantic love towards him (Also prominent at 1:48) *Shaken Thrushpelt* (1:50)--His heart is a little wonky for a moment, slightly hollow before it returns to normal, representing his shakiness from his dream and his resolve to continue loving and supporting Bluefur no matter if she returns his feelings or not (the heart returns once he blinks at 1:51, recognizing that reality isn't the same as his dream) *Shocked Thrushpelt* (2:08)--His heart breaks once more upon learning that Bluefur's kits are gone, presumably dead (continues to stay this way during the search until 2:25) *Very heartbroken Bluefur* (2:11)--Bluefur's eyes are feature a large broken heart shape and a smaller star, showing her current heartbreak over losing her kits and love is overpowering her desire to become leader, yet it's still there (closeup at 2:13) *Even more heartbroken Bluefur* (2:21)--Bluefur's star is larger than her broken heart, showing that she knows she's made the right choice to become leader. However, a moment later, the broken heart becomes larger, showing she's still heartbroken nevertheless *Heartbroken Stonekit* (2:26)--Presuuuumably Stonekit, possibly Mistykit, has broken hearted eyes from his mother's abandonment *Deputy Bluefur* (2:29)--Bluefur's double stars return, showing that she's closer to becoming leader as she's named deputy of ThunderClan, remaining as she becomes leader This list didn't turn out to be short. Let me know if I missed anything or messed up the timestamps! Fun fact: the flowers Goosefeather was picking are probably (emphasis on the probably) daisies, which, among other meanings, represent loyal love!

[@robinpetal6850]

0:24 bluefur sees oakheart the star changed to hearts 1:06 when bluefur tells thrushpelt about her and oakhearts kits his hearts break 1:10 thrushpelt says "no kidding" bluefurs hearts break

[@catgj]

@@robinpetal6850 also at 0:24 thrush's hearts break

[@CornucopiaChowder]

Rosetails eyes are a yin yang ☯️ I think

[@catgj]

@@CornucopiaChowder I couldn't find anywhere where the eyes look like that. Could you timestamp it for me?

[@CornucopiaChowder]

@@catgj 0:04 not sure tho

[@ghostscouts]

You notice how no matter how much bluestars choices or life issues grow he never uses it against her, That’s true love

[@lol-pb2jv]

your artstyle honestly nails this, blue furs nose marking doesnt look wierd and the colours are on point and arent overdone, i honestly love it. 🤌

[@peppermint-moss]

ty!!

[@roseheart18]

I remember watching this when I was younger and it had just came out. This is now my comfort song.

[@NoFashionSense]

I can't help but imagine Thrushpelt with an American accent, Bluestar with an English accent, and Firestar with an American accent. I think RiverClan cats have Canadian accents, ThunderClan cats have mostly English accents, SkyClan cats have slight Irish accents, ShadowClan cats have a mix of American and English, WindClan has English accents, and most Kittypets have American accents (Jake, Firestar, Princess). Edit: I know this is off topic, but I wanted to tell somebody.

[@the_art_master2883]

Thats actually pretty good idea

[@feedthetwinkie]

I weirdly had Scottish or French vibes from Riverclan when I first read the series but I agree!

[@theartsyrat8912]

That moment where everything becomes more red hued, bluestar’s eyes turn from stars to hearts like thrushpelt’s- cool detail!

[@littlestrawberryfaery]

He had broken hearts in his eyes when the kits are missing!!! Ahhh my heart!!

[@LunaiCarmen]

ok i LOVE thrushpelt he is an absolute CINAMON BUN!!!!! The poor boy loved bluestar all his life even after she had kits with oakheart. HE KEPT HER SECRET WITHOUT QUESTION AND I LOVE HIM!!!!!

[@delaneyy112]

It’s so sad how she doesn’t want to lead him on because they’re such good friends omg, this makes me cry every time I watch itttttt

[@milks-thoughts]

When Bluefur pushed into Thrushpelt I started crying cause the fictional cats were crying

[@firestream1921]

Fictional cats are able to hurt hearts

[@namelessnavnls8060]

I adore the symbolism and the simple detail of just the EYES in your art style! Bluefur's star, symbolizing her importance and relevance to StarClan and the future (similarly seen in Goosefeather). And the adorable hearts for Thrustpelt, always present as his crush on his best friend is never far from the front of his focus. And of course who can forget the broken hearts when a cat is devastated and heartbroken ;-; And as always, I always love a fellow lineless art style and seeing how the artist tackles such an aesthetic! Amazing work.

[@MoonieMoony]

she has hearts in her eyes when she spots Oakfur qwq

[@hafnahaleema4765]

​@@MoonieMoony And in thrushpelt's dream, she has hearts!

[@sillymothz]

this animation is a core memory for me. from one of the few months of my life i remember positively. i doubt you check comments on this video, as it’s older now, but i just want to thank you; this helped me from a dark time, a time i shouldn’t have had at a young age. this animation got me into warrior cats. shaped my art style and music taste. i just want to thank you for this :]

[@smallscribbles7452]

1:31 i love how in this scene, blue stars eyes are actually all hearts and no stars, saying that she has the same feelings and goals as thrush pelt, and bluestar is not set on being a leader but being a mate and mother. but its a dream or a vision he has.