I think that Squirrelflight may have had less than three kits, and that Leafpool had the other one or two. Why? Let’s look at their physical descriptions (Non-cannon, as there are no cannon allegiances with them in it yet) ancestry, and genetics.
If you catch any errors, please let me know.
Lionpaw: Golden tabby tom with amber eyes
Analysis: This one is obviously Squirrelflight’s. His ginger fur is from his mother, and his amber eyes could have come from Brambleclaw or have been carried down from where Leafpool and Princess got theirs. Crowfeather's lineage doesn't seem to include amber eyes at all.
Hollypaw: Black she-cat with green eyes
Analysis: The green eyes are probably from Firestar, and her fur is probably from Crowfeather's lineage. So, this one is probably Leafpool's. Also keep in mind that there doesn't seem to be any black in the Squirrelflight/Leafpool gene pool
Jaypaw: Blind, gray tabby tom with blue eyes
Analysis: The grey tabby is probably from Crowfeather's mom, Ashfur. The blue eyes are probably from Crowfeather. Therefore, this one is probably also Leafpool's.
More supporting details:
In the script of “We need to talk”, Leafpool desperately needs to tell Crowfeather something. Perhaps that she was pregnant? Or that she had already had Jaypaw?
Isn’t the story of Squirrelfight’s kitting a little… odd? Why would a queen with kits coming be out in the snow (With only the medicine cat around), instead of in the warmth and safety of the Nursery?
AAQ (Already answered questions)
Q: How would Leafpool hide kits?
A: I’m not exactly sure, but if Yellowfang can do it, so can Leafpool.
Q: But when would the kits have been conceived?
A: Well, they did sneak out to meet each other. Going from a technical and natural point of view, it’s entirely possible that they conceived the kits out of instinct.
Q: But the books said they were Squirrelflight’s! And the prophecy means that they must be from the same mother!
A: The first part I’m not denying exists, I’m just saying that the details are a little shady. Also, Leafpool’s kits would also be kin of Firestar’s kin, right?
Therefore, I have every reason to believe that Jaypaw, and maybe Hollypaw, are actually Leafpool’s. If you don’t want to believe me, that is fine. It’s just my opinion.
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