Some lore on Riptidestar and Sunspots! Before Rosefall was even born, Riptide and Sun had a secret relationship. Well, in Riptide's eyes. Riptide has a bit of kitty autism, which if you didn't know, autism can cause unclear communication a lot more often. To Riptide, he thought it was clear that they were in a relationship. Sun just thought it was a good friendship. Sun DID get a crush on Riptide, but he was a bit shy to 'admit' it to him. Later, Riptide learns that Rosefall, Sun's apprentice, had a kit. He's blinded by rage and exiles Rosefall, causing a giant rift in Sun's and Riptide's relationship. Sun is betrayed by Riptide, and Riptide just says it was for the good of the Clan. Later, Duckheart, Sun's sister, develops a plan that she offs the cat that told Riptide, Blackshade, and Sun offs Riptide. Sun agrees.
TL;DR: Crazy simp exiles smart cat's niece so smart cat offs crazy simp For those wondering, yes, Riptidestar's mental health is slowly deteriorating. I'm thinking about him having some sort of dementia. (THIS IS NOT HATE FOR ANYONE WITH AUTISM. I PROBABLY HAVE AUTISM AND MY BROTHERS DO.)