Theory: Who will become Leader after Firestar?

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Theory: Who will become Leader after Firestar?
Theory Creator: Paleclaw
Why I think this: Yes
Agreeing Users: Sign below if you agree with this theory It has been said that Firestar will die, and that Brambleclaw will probably NOT be Leader, leaving MANY possibilities of who will be Leader next.
Disagreeing Users: Sign below if you agree with this theory Paleclaw Leopardclaw Splashpelt

Spoiler warning: Plot and/or ending details follow.

Firestar's Death

It has been confirmed that Firestar WILL die. It is not known how, or exactly when, but it's rumored to happen before the end of the Omen of the Stars series. It's also said (though it needs to be cited) that Brambleclaw will never be Leader. This leaves many possibilities as to who will succeed Firestar.

Possible Successors

Graystripe - Graystar

As past Deputy, Graystripe is an obvious choice. He has experiences in leading the Clan by himself, and in dealing with other Clans.

Reasons This May Happen

• As said before, he already has experience leading ThunderClan, and has been Deputy before.
• If Brambleclaw dies, and Firestar must choose a new deputy, it's extremely likely he'd pick his best friend

Reasons This May Not Happen

• Graystripe is as old as Firestar, who will have gone through nine lives by the time he dies. If Graystripe gains his own nine lives after that, he'll most likely die of old age fairly early in his leadership.
• The Erins didn't seem too keen on having Graystripe replace Brambleclaw

Lionblaze - Lionstar

Due to him being near-invincible, Lionblaze is another likely choice. It's confirmed that Firestar will find out about the Three, meaning he might know about Lionblaze's powers by the time the Clan needs a new deputy.

Reasons This May Happen

• He won't lose his lives in battles easily and can protect the clan untill he loses his nine live.(Very long time later)

Reasons This May Not Happen

• The Erins said it will be someone unexpected. He would be an obvious choice

Brackenfur - Brackenstar

Firestar almost chose him as the cat to replace Graystripe as deputy, before Leafpool got a sign that Brambleclaw should replace Graystripe instead. He may end up being leader after all.

Reasons This May Happen

• He would be a great leader and lead the clan with wisdom.

Reasons This May Not Happen

• He would be too old and make other cats have bad ambitions.

Cinderheart - Cinderstar

Though there's not much backing behind this theory, perhaps StarClan gave Cinderpelt a second life to not only become a Warrior, but to become Leader?

Reasons This May Happen

• StarClan gave her another life to do great things and follow her destiny
• She has all of the qualities the clan admires

Reasons This May Not Happen

• She might be a medicine cat as well as a leader, like the tribe.

Hollyleaf - Hollystar

Though it is unlikely, if Hollyleaf IS alive, and IF she came back to ThunderClan ever and gave good reason for her being gone or something, maybe she would become deputy? She showed a lot of ambition to become leader before she left/died.

Reasons This May Happen

• She is headstrong

Reasons This May Not Happen

• She is dead.

Ivypool - Ivystar

Reasons This May Happen

• Coming Soon

Reasons This May Not Happen

• She was pulled by Tigerstar's spirit into becoming kinda evil.

Cloudtail - Cloudstar

Coming Soon

Reasons This May Happen

• Coming Soon

Reasons This May Not Happen

• He dosn't belive in starclan.

Sandstorm - Sandstar

Coming Soon

Reasons This May Happen

• Coming Soon

Reasons This May Not Happen

• Coming Soon

Leafpool - Leafstar

Coming Soon (Two Leafstars...)

Reasons This May Happen

• Coming Soon

Reasons This May Not Happen

• Coming Soon

Squirrelflight - Squirrelstar

Coming Soon

Reasons This May Happen

• Coming Soon
• Белка умна, хитра и изворотлива
• Белка молодая кошка

Reasons This May Not Happen

• Coming Soon

Millie - Milliestar?

I beg the Erins that this doesn't happen. O.O More Coming Soon

Reasons This May Happen

• Coming Soon

Reasons This May Not Happen

She is a former kittypet that refuses to change her name.

Dovewing - Dovestar

Coming Soon

Reasons This May Happen

• Coming Soon

Reasons This May Not Happen

• Coming Soon

My Conclusion

Firestar WILL die one day. That is for sure. The only question now is, who will replace him? Personally I'm rooting for Cinderheart or Hollyleaf (though I know both are unlikely). Post your opinions on the talk page!

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