Rushtooth, is a minor antagonist of the Warriors book franchise by Erin Hunter.
He was a former RiverClan warrior who, upon his death, descended into the Dark Forest. He was one of the many cats that served Ashfur.
Biography[]
Background[]
He is first seen in the Dark Forest alongside Mapleshade, Houndleap, Thistleclaw, Spottedpaw, and a possible RiverClan apprentice. He faces Thistleclaw, a ThunderClan warrior, in combat, but is defeated by the latter. He hears Mapleshade berating him for being a disgrace for having lost to him.
The Broken Code[]
He receives orders from Ashfur to go with Mapleshade and Houndleap to search for Rootspring and the other cats infiltrating the Dark Forest.
He receives a warning from the cat himself to be careful, since they will not be able to hide from him forever.
After Rootspring's capture, he announces that Ashfur is on his way and seemed pleased with the news. Rushtooth hovers behind Ashfur with Houndleap, ears twitching with interest, but Rootspring notices that Rushtooth nor Houndleap have any idea that Ashfur is destroying the Dark Forest on purpose.
Rushtooth and Mapleshade are told to stay and guard Rootspring, while Houndleap leaves with Ashfur. They are soon joined by Darkstripe and Silverhawk, however, and when Rootspring tells Darkstripe that he needs to speak with him, Rushtooth pricks their ears up in curiosity, wanting to know what Rootspring could possibly want with Darkstripe. They continue to watch the exchange with great interest, their eyes sharp and attentive to the conversation around them. After Firestar takes control of Rootspring's body and greets Rushtooth, the brown cat bares his teeth and hisses, but does not exchange pleasantries with the StarClan cat.
Rushtooth is rooted to the ground and does not move when Firestar and Darkstripe briefly scuffle, and later says that he does not want anything to do with Ashfur, Darkstripe, Firestar, and any of the other Dark Forest cats. He turns and runs into the forest, disappearing among the many brambles and dead plant life.
Trivia[]
- There is inconsistency with Rushtooth's description. In their first appearance, they are called a light brown tabby and inconsistently as a she-cat and a tom. In A Light in the Mist, they are called a light brown tom.
