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"But that was when Moonpaw heard a small whisper in her mind. I told you I would never leave you."
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"It doesn't matter which Clan a warrior comes from. Or if they come from StarClan at all. If a dead cat has a message to pass on, we must listen to it and do our best to honor their wishes."
— Fidgetflake to Rootpaw about dead cats in The Silent Thaw, page 88



Fidgetflake is a black-and-white tom[1] with yellow eyes.[14]

Fidgetflake is a SkyClan medicine cat under Leafstar's leadership in the lake territories. He was born in the gorge as Fidgetkit to Birdwing and Sagenose alongside his sisters, Curlykit and Snipkit; however, Snipkit drowned and Curlypaw left to become a kittypet. Mentored by Echosong, he became SkyClan's sole medicine cat after she left to search for ThunderClan, but he was ultimately captured by Twolegs. Hawkwing's patrol found Fidgetpaw at the gorge and after reuniting with SkyClan, Frecklewish resumed his training at the lake. He earned his full medicine cat name, Fidgetflake, and temporarily mentored Rootspring with Frecklewish. Later, he led the journey to find catmint and helped RiverClan during their leader sucession crisis. Starlingpaw initially believed he could be the two-faced cat StarClan warned of because he voted for Leafstar to step down and mistakenly gave her the wrong herbs.

History

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A Vision of Shadows

Fidgetpaw: "You came. I dreamed you would. I've been waiting for days. It's great to see you all."
Hawkwing: "You escaped!"
Fidgetpaw: "Of course I escaped. You didn't think Twolegs could hold me for long, did you?"
Hawkwing: "I'm so sorry we couldn't save you. There was nothing we could do."
Fidgetpaw: "I know. It's okay."
—Fidgetpaw meeting Hawkwing's patrol Darkest Night, page 165
Fidgetpaw has escaped from his Twoleg captors and is sheltering at the gorge with Mintfur, Nettlesplash, and their kits. He is discovered by Hawkwing's patrol searching for the missing SkyClan cats and helps to rescue Frecklewish from the tall Twoleg nest where she is captured. Rejoining SkyClan at the lake, he resumes his medicine cat training under Frecklewish and meets the other Clan medicine cats at the Moonpool. Soon, he earns his full name of Fidgetflake. He follows SkyClan when they decide to return to the gorge until a harsh storm convinces them that their place is with the other Clans.

The Broken Code

"I keep wondering if leaving the gorge and coming here has weakened our connection to our ancestors. Did we make the wrong choice?"
―Fidgetflake about StarClan's silence Lost Stars, page 87
Figetflake is troubled when the frozen Moonpool prevents the Clans from sharing with StarClan and he worries that bringing non medicine cats to the Moonpool will desecrate their sacred space. He advises Rootpaw on the nature of spirits and when Rootpaw summons Bramblestar's ghost to prove that ThunderClan's leader is an impostor, Fidgetflake backs him up to Leafstar. However, when Leafstar asks that Rootpaw train as a medicine cat apprentice, Fidgetflake grows impatient with Rootpaw's lack of talent. He and the other medicine cats help Tree perform the Sister's ritual to summon Bramblestar's ghost. Fidgetflake and Frecklewish are able to save Shadowsight's life after the ShadowClan medicine cat is nearly killed by the impostor.

A Starless Clan

"You forgot that you had catmint? Do you expect me to believe that while your leader and deputy were dying of greencough, neither one of you remembered that you had one herb that could save them?"
―Fidgetflake critical of Mothwing and Frostpaw Sky, page 249
To address a catmint shortage, Fidgetflake and Rootspring lead Nightheart, Alderheart, Lightleap, and Sunbeam to a Twolegplace SkyClan passed through on their way to the lake. Leafstar sends Fidgetflake so he can accompany Owlnose to receive his nine lives when the other Clans learn RiverClan is without a leader or deputy. While in RiverClan, Fidgetflake finds a pile of forgotten catmint in their storage that would have saved Rowankit's life and sees through Mothwing's false account of Mistystar's death. He wants to inform the other Clans when Owlnose refuses to become leader but Mothwing forbids him. Fidgetflake returns to SkyClan and calls for an emergency medicine cat meeting where he encourages Frostpaw to speak with StarClan. Later, Tigerstar learns about Fidgetflake's discovery of catmint and launches an attack on RiverClan.

Changing Skies

«At the realization, a hot flush ran beneath [Starlingpaw's] fur. Why had he ever thought that Fidgetflake might secretly be a villain? What had the medicine cat ever done other than look after his Clanmates? Starlingpaw had a whole lifetime of experience of Fidgetflake being dedicated to helping the cats of SkyClan. There was nothing two-faced about him.»
—Starlingpaw regretting his suspicions Hidden Moon, page 271
Fidgetflake solemnly votes for Leafstar to step down from leadership after she indirectly causes Kitescratch's death. He treats illness in SkyClan, the injuries of both Leafstar and Tawnypelt, and is the only medicine cat seriously concerned by initial Twoleg construction at the Moonpool. When the construction grows to prevent access to the Moonpool entirely, Fidgetflake's calm authority reassures his Clan. Starlingpaw begins to suspect that his vote against Leafstar and an incident in which he gave her the wrong herbs means Fidgetflake is the two-faced cat Tawnypelt's prophecy warned of. Fidgetflake journeys alongside Starlingpaw to the Tribe in an attempt to reach StarClan and with the guidance of a Tribe cat named Feather, Starlingpaw realizes he was wrong to suspect Fidgetflake.

Super Editions

This section summarizes Fidgetflake's significant Super Editions appearances. If you're looking for a full list, find one here!

Echosong: "Believe me, Leafstar, I've thought long and hard about this. But I know that drastic steps must be taken to save the Clan! And I believe that Fidgetpaw is capable. I've trained him as well as I can."
Fidgetpaw: "I'll do my best, Leafstar."
—Fidgetpaw putting on a brave face for SkyClan Hawkwing's Journey, page 345
In Hawkwing's Journey, Fidgetkit, Curlykit, and Snipkit are separated from their parents after Darktail and his rogues attack the gorge; however, Snipkit falls into the river and drowns. He helps treat Echosong's wounds after she protects the remaining kits from a raccoon and helps treat the injured after the Clan regroups. As a result, Echosong recommends him as a medicine cat apprentice, especially considering Frecklewish has gone missing. SkyClan eventually settle at a lake, but Echosong decides to leave in search of ThunderClan, leaving Fidgetpaw the sole medicine cat. He and several other SkyClan cats are kidnapped by Twolegs, leaving SkyClan with no medicine cat until Echosong returns.

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Official art

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Ceremonies

Personality and relationships

Main article: Fidgetflake/PR
Fidgetflake is a bold, intelligent, and sometimes critical cat who takes to his responsibilities with a clear certainty of purpose, continuing to show steadfastness of character through all of the hardships his Clan suffers. For more of Fidgetflake's personality and relationships, click here!

Family

Main article: Fidgetflake/Family
Fidgetflake's parents are Birdwing and Sagenose. His littermates are Snipkit and Curlypaw. For more of Fidgetflake's family, click here!

Appearances

Trivia

Mistakes

Quotes

Hawkwing: "When did you last see your parents?"
Fidgetkit: "We were with Birdwing when Leafstar called the retreat. But we lost her in the crowd. We don't know where she is, or where Sagenose is."
Curlykit: "We don't know where any cat is!"
—Fidgetkit and Curlykit after being separated from the Clan Hawkwing's Journey, page 204


"I think StarClan would want us to be with the other Clans. They led Leafstar and Hawkwing to the lake for a reason. I think we should go with them. The gorge will never be what it once was to us."
―Fidgetpaw to the other cats Darkest Night, page 171


«Fidgetflake stiffened and blinked suddenly at Squirrelflight. Squirrelflight froze [...] Her breath caught in her throat. Then she realized that the young medicine cat wasn't staring at her; [he] was staring straight through her.»
—Fidgetflake sensing Squirrelflight's ghost Squirrelflight's Hope, chapter 26


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"You're here to learn and yet you were staring up into the sky as if you know something the rest of us don't. What are you hiding?"
―Fidgetflake critical of Shadowpaw during StarClan's silence Lost Stars, page 149


«In the days he'd been here, the SkyClan medicine cat had checked every RiverClan cat for illness, treated their ticks, and made sure that the whole Clan groomed itself meticulously for fleas. He'd helped fix the medicine den—mending the sagging wall, patching up the roof, and weaving new nests [...] But now, as he picked up a desiccated yarrow leaf with his claw and examined it, he was less gracious.»
—Fidgetflake reaching the limits of his good will Sky, page 242


Fidgetflake: "Mothwing said you lost your mother recently."
Frostpaw: "Yes."
Fidgetflake: "I'm sorry. Losing kin is hard enough at the best of times. She must have meant a lot to you."
—Fidgetflake to Frostpaw about Curlfeather's death Sky, page 243


Fidgetflake: "How is your leg feeling, Starlingpaw?"
Starlingpaw: "My leg? It feels fine, actually."
Fidgetflake: "Good, I'm glad to hear it. Yes, those scrapes are healing nicely."
Starlingpaw: "You're a really good medicine cat. Thank you."
Fidgetflake: "You're welcome. That's good to hear. I'd better see how everyone else is doing, too."
—Fidgetflake touched by Starlingpaw's gratitude Hidden Moon, page 297
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External links

  • FaviconWarriorsSite The Place of No Stars: A look at the most popular fan theories on Warriors official website (backup link) (Indirect mention only)
  • FanWarriorsSite Hawkwing's Journey Artwork on Warriors official website (backup link)
  • FanWarriorsSite Some of our favorite Echosong artwork on Warriors official website (backup link)

    • Notes and references

    1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Revealed in Hawkwing's Journey, allegiances
    2. ↑ Revealed in Hawkwing's Journey, page 378
    3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Revealed in Darkest Night, page 166
    4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Revealed in Darkest Night, page 165
    5. ↑ Revealed in Veil of Shadows, page 257
    6. ↑ Revealed in Sky, page 242
    7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Revealed in Hawkwing's Journey, page 233
    8. ↑ Revealed in Hawkwing's Journey, page 374
    9. ↑ Revealed in The Raging Storm, allegiances
    10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 Revealed in Darkest Night, page 294
    11. ↑ Revealed in Veil of Shadows, pages 68-71
    12. ↑ Revealed in Hawkwing's Journey, page 344
    13. ↑ Revealed in Hawkwing's Journey, pages 393-394
    14. ↑ Revealed on the cover of Sky
    15. ↑ Revealed in The Silent Thaw, page 130
    16. ↑ Revealed in Squirrelflight's Hope, page 377
    17. ↑ Revealed in Sky, page 89