Breezepelt is a distant descendant of Windstar via Ashfoot.[1]Prior to the release of The Fourth Apprentice, Heathertail was still in love with Lionblaze, and harbored no romantic feelings toward Breezepelt. However, their relationship is more complex than just friends.[2] However, after Fading Echoes was released, it was revealed that Heathertail no longer cares for Lionblaze.[3]He apologizes to Lionblaze for attempting to kill him in the Great Battle when they help each other drive off the stoats, stating he is loyal to the Clans, seemingly coming on good terms with Lionblaze.[4][5]Leaftail and Gorsetail have not forgiven Breezepelt for his actions during the Great Battle.[6]Author statementsKate said on her blog that she liked the idea of Nightcloud and Breezepelt on the run as rogues, and Crowfeather leaving WindClan to go and find them.[7]After the release of Bramblestar's Storm, it was revealed that during the gap between that book and The Apprentice's Quest, Heathertail and Breezepelt had become mates,[8] and Kate Cary believes that it is because they wanted to redeem Breezepelt, and help him become the happy, loyal, and true warrior that he should have been.[9]Although Kate doesn't remember for sure, Breezepelt was probably one of the choices for Harestar's deputy.[10]