100 OneShot Book/Sinking

Sinking is a oneshot within the publication of the 100 OneShot Book. It features Robinpaw.

Detailed plot summary

 * Robinpaw, a determined apprentice with a crooked leg, faces both physical and emotional challenges within her Clan. Struggling with a leg injury from her kit days, Robinpaw must confront her fears and limitations during a river crossing exercise, where her fellow apprentices, including her brother Jaypaw and a white tom named Blizzardpaw, taunt her.


 * Despite her resilience, a humiliating incident with a maggot-infested thrush causes Robinpaw to sever ties with Blizzardpaw in anger. Fueled by frustration and a desire to prove herself, she decides to attempt a daring jump over the river, hoping to show everyone that her injury doesn't define her. However, tragedy strikes as her crooked leg fails her mid-leap, and she is swept away by the river's unforgiving current.


 * In a surprising turn of events, Blizzardpaw, realizing the severity of the situation, rescues Robinpaw and seeks her forgiveness. As Robinpaw recovers from her injuries, a genuine connection forms between her and Blizzardpaw. Hollyfeather, the Clan's new medicine cat, offers hope for properly healing Robinpaw's leg this time.


 * Robinpaw reflects on the true nature of Blizzardpaw's intentions. When Blizzardpaw returns to apologize, a genuine friendship blossoms between them. The two share a meal, free from the specter of pranks, symbolizing a fresh start and the mending of strained relationships.

Major characters

 * Robinpaw
 * Blizzardfur

Minor characters

 * Jaypaw
 * Jaypaw and Robinpaw's mother
 * Hollyfeather

Mistakes

 * Your is misspelled as 'you're'.
 * It is said that Blizzardfur caught a thrush, but a few sentences later, it's a vole.
 * Overreacted is misspelled as 'over-reacted'.
 * Me is misspelled as 'my'.