Goldenflower x Tigerclaw
GoldenTiger / TigerGolden
GoldenxTiger is seen by most fans in two lights, one of which the less dramatic being that their relationship was ore about kits and appearances then it was about love. The other is much better fanfic materiel, where Goldenflower has been forgotten by her mate, Tigerclaw, when he leaves the Clan under exile.
Before Tigerclaw's crimes are revealed in the original series, Goldenflower has a little of kits, Tawnykit and Bramblekit, the later looking exactly like Tigerclaw. Before he is found out Goldenflower is is a proud queen, after all, what better a couple is there then the pretty, fair-hearted queen and the strong courageous deputy? Both play to the utmost of their rank stereotypes - that is until the strong courageous deputy turns out to be a traitorous murderer. Even after his death, his kits and mate will pay the social price for his mistakes.
"EVIDENCE" AND "SUB-TEXT"
"Where's Goldenflower?" Fireheart asked Brindleface, more sharply than he intended. Her eyes widened. "She's taken her kits to meet the elders," Brindleface replied. She narrowed her eyes at Fireheart. "You recognize Tigerclaw in his son, don't you?"
Rising Storm, page 26
This quote confirms that Goldenflower and Tigerclaw have had kits. Interestingly though, no open affection is seen between Goldenflower and Tigerclaw, only the result of their now obvious relationship.
"Slowly Tigerstar got up. His massive head swiveled back and forth as he scanned the crowd of cats.
"Don't think I'm finished," he hissed. "I'll be a leader yet. And any cat who wants to come with me will be well looked after. Darkstripe?""
Forest of Secrets, page 287
After Darkstripe refuses to follow him, Tigerclaw goes on to ask Longtail and Dustpaw, but after they both refuse, Bluestar commands him to leave. He never even mentions Goldenflower, and some fans speculate that she could have been secretly hurt by this, even if she would never follow him.
"I'm afraid for them, Fireheart," she went on. "The Clan will never forgive Tigerclaw - nor should they. But Bramblekit and Tawnykit have done nothing wrong, and I will not let them be punished because of Tigerclaw. I'm not even going to tell them who their father was, just that he was a brave and powerful warrior."
Rising Storm, page 20
As mentioned above, Goldenflower's kits will always live with the consequences of their fathers actions. Both Tawnykit and Bramblekit receive suspicion from the Clan because of Tigerclaw, who is there father.