TallJake



Jakestar is the slash ship between Jake and Tallstar from the Warriors fandom.

Canon
Jake and Tallstar first meet when Tallstar is cornered by a dog. Later Talltail eats a poisonous rat which makes him sick. Jake somehow finds him and runs over to get his house-folk for help. After Tallstar is rescued he stays in Jake's home for a while before him and Jake escape. Jake decides to travel with Tallstar and they become partners in crime. During the journey they become really close. Tallstar thinks of Jake during his leadership ceremony. When it's time to say goodbye Tallstar is heartbroken, asking Jake to come with him back to his clan. Jake rejects his offer and says clan life isn't for him but says that he'll always remember him. They both go their separate ways. When Tallstar dies at the end of Tallstar's Revenge Jake appears to him as a ghost and guides him to StarClan.

Quotes
"He felt lost and empty, and his paws were dragging him who knew where. Would he really be able to let Jake go?"

- Talltail wondering if he'll be able to part with Jake, page 426.

"He paused as Jake filled his thoughts. He pictured his old friend's green eyes glowing with pride. (Tallstar): Every cat I have loved has taught me the meaning of friendship and the unbending power of the warrior code."

- Tallstar thinking about Jake and speaking during his leadership ceremony, page 502.

"(Jake): But I'll always remember you. You've shown me a life that I've always dreamed about."

- Jake talking to Talltail, page 433.

"(Tallstar): I never thought I'd see you again, but... I always hoped. (Jake): Come on, old friend. Come with me. I can't stay with you, but I'll see you safely to StarClan."

- Jake's spirit guiding Tallstar to StarClan

Fandom
FAN FICTION
 * Jake/Tallstar on FanFiction.Net

Trivia

 * Tallstar never took a mate or had kits. Kate Cary has mentioned that his heart always belonged "to his Jake".


 * Kate Cary has also said that in her head she sees Tallstar and Jake as mates. However, inside the publisher's head, they are "good friends".


 * Tallstar and Jake never became a couple because of personal complications and the warrior code, but they were in love with each other. The author of Tallstar's Revenge, Kate Cary, confirmed that Tallstar x Jake is canon.