Disclaimer: I, KatieK101, do not own Warriors.

Five Truths About Sharpclaw

i.

He remembers more about his mother than he admits.

Her name was Jessamy. She was a kittypet, but run away from home when the twolegs began to take an interest in her kits.

She taught him and his littermate, Flower, how to fight and hunt and fend for themselves in the wild.

She was proud and protective, and he will never forget the instant that she crossed the thunderpath and was hit by a monster.

He remembers more about his mother than he admits, but he remembers her death most vividly, and he does not like to dwell on that.

ii.

Sandstorm is striking and quick-witted, and even if he entertains feelings for her, he is not bird-brained enough to ever peruse her.

Her heart belongs to Firestar. And inwardly, he knows they would kill each other within the moon.

iii.

He deserves to be the leader of SkyClan, but he will respect StarClan's decision.

In the meantime, he will make Leafstar prove her right to lead with every decision she makes.

iv.

Cherrypaw is a pesky apprentice with an overwhelming desire to prove herself and a lot of growing up to do.

Cherrytail is a confident warrior full of strength and spirit and perhaps some wisdom, and she is positively radiant.

He is proud of her; first as her mentor, then as her mate.

v.

He does not think he would make a good father. He is short-tempered and hard to love.

But he bends to Cherrytail's every desire, and when she wants to expand their tiny family, he does not protest.

(Bonus)

He handles being a father like no one but Cherrytail ever expected him to.

He may bark orders to his Clanmates and challenge Leafstar's every command, but for his kits, he is

Patient

Loving

Forgiving

Proud

and full of so, so much adoration.

This was another fun truth to write! It flowed naturally and besides, Sharpclaw is always a fun character. I would love to write a short fic or one-shot exploring his and Cherrytail's relationship, how it blossoms from mentor/apprentice to mates, but I have too many projects to really sit down and focus on one. Soo... if anyone ever decides to take on the task, please let me know! :)

I'm still focusing on SkyClan characters because, gosh dangit, they deserve more attention in these archives! So if you would like to see one of your suggestions featured, I suggest requesting a SkyClan cat! :)

Sharpclaw was requested by Niqhtshadow.