Warrior Cats Lab.

Has Breezepelt Truly Changed?

Many people consider Breezepelt to have been redeemed after Crowfeather's Trial. However, if you look at his actions later in the timeline, that's pulled into question. Has Breezepelt truly changed or is there deception?

Overlooked actions:

First, Breezepelt has committed more crimes than the obvious Moonpool attack and the Great Battle. So I'll be providing a quote I believe are often overlooked.

Breezepelt praised the Dark Forest after they murdered Beetlewhisker – "Breezepelt?" Brokenstar turned to the WindClan warrior, who was peering at Beetlewhisker's body through narrowed eyes. "Did you hear me?" Brokenstar growled quietly. "Why would I leave the strongest Clan?" Breezepelt lifted his head. "My Clan wastes too much time looking after the sick and old. If you led us, we'd never have to beg another Clan for help again." – Last Hope.

Breezepelt covers up Antpelt's murder – "It's no use." Kestrelflight's voice, heavy with defeat. "[Antpelt] hunts with StarClan now." Swallowtail let out another grief-stricken screech, but it seemed to fade into the background; Dovewing heard another cat much more clearly. "Sunstrike, Furzepaw, come over here." It was Breezepelt, his voice a low mutter. "Say nothing about the Dark Forest," he warned. "Antpelt may be dead here, but he'll still be in the Place of No Stars. Nothing's changed; he's still on our side." – Breezepelt about Antpelt dying his wounds after his Dark Forest training, Sign of the Moon.

Beezepelt attacks Crowfeather in the Great Battle – "As she flung the tom off, the thorn barrier rattled. Crowfeather leapt into the hollow, Breezepelt on his tail. As they dived into the throng, Dovewing stumbled." – Last Hope

Breezepelt leaves his fellow Trainees for dead- (This one requires slightly more explanation)

"No!" As Breezepelt reared up to attack a WindClan warrior, Ivypool launched herself at him. Smashing into Breezepelt's flank, she sent him flying. "You can't fight for the Dark Forest!" "Are you crazy?" Breezepelt struggled free and stared at her. "This is what we've been training for!" * the Last mention of Breezepelt in this scene*

"But you can't believe that this is right!" Suddenly claws raked Ivypool's cheek. Pain shot through her and she staggered sideways. Thistleclaw loomed over her, his lip curled to show long, yellow teeth. "Traitor!"

"I'm no traitor!" Ivypool hissed. "I've been loyal to my Clan all along! I only came to the Dark Forest to find out what you were planning!" Her heart froze as Hawkfrost appeared behind Thistleclaw's shoulder. Then Snowtuft landed beside her, his eyes darkening with hate.

"We won't fight for you either!" Birchfall flung himself at a Dark Forest tabby.

Applefur lunged for a ragged tom. "I fight for the Clans!" Rage flared in Hawkfrost's gaze. "Then we shall kill you first, before we destroy your wretched Clans!" – Chapter 25.

Ivypool was attacked right in front of Breezepelt, yet he just allows it. It's likely he also overheard Hawkfrost swearing to kill Birchface and Applefur. Either way, Breezepelt was aware his allies would execute his fellow trainees and carried on to fight for their side.

If Breezepelt hasn't done this, two deaths might have been prevented. Hollyleaf was required to save Ivypool instead, ultimately leading to her being murdered by Hawkfrost. This scene is also the last living appearance of Applefur, a confirmed victim of the Dark Forest. This is her last living appearance, very shortly after Breezepelt left her – "Applefur and Blossomfall fought back to back, blood dripping from their whiskers, fending off blows from four Dark Forest toms." – Last Hope