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Summary: Set during SkyClan's Destiny. The daylight warriors are creating a rift between Leafstar and her warriors. After Leafstar rejects his advice several times, Sharpclaw, SkyClan's deputy, decides to take things into his own paws and tries to resolve this problem on his own.

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Loyalty's Edge

Loyalty. Was there any in this young Clan? Are there ties strong enough to hold us together? Right after the battle with the rats, when Firestar was still here, we never felt closer to each other and bonded by the horrors that we have faced. Had Leafstar forgotten that or is she just too stubborn to realize the rift she is creating between herself and the rest of her warriors?

Ever since she let the daylight warriors join the Clan and partake in our activities, the rest of the Clan has expressed discontent at the decision. I also strongly oppose their presence in the Clan. I don't mind that they are kittypets. Most of us here were once kittypets anyways. But it's the fact that run home to their Twolegs at night, so that they can sleep comfortably and safely with a full belly. If all of us did that, there would be no SkyClan. So why do they get the same respect as the rest of us from Leafstar? Aren't we more loyal?

I sighed, breaking out of my reverie. There was no point in thinking about that anymore. How many times had I brought that up with Leafstar already? She doesn't even consider my opinion on the matter and, after each rejection, I have only become angrier and angrier. So instead of talking to her about this subject again, I have decided to act upon it. I have some power within this Clan as deputy, so I can do my best to exclude these kitty warriors from participating in the more important duties.

"Sharpclaw!" I pricked my ears towards the voice that called me. I know very clearly who it was that was calling me. It was one of the daylight warriors. "Can I go on the next border patrol today? I want to help set the scent markers." I looked in the direction of the sound and came face to face with white tom. Harveymoon.

"I have already set the border patrols for today, and since I wasn't sure if you were going to show up today, I didn't include you in one," I stated, smirking. I saw something flash through Harveymoon's eyes.

"That was definitely not my fault!" Harveymoon yowled angrily at me. "Twolegs can be so unpredictable sometimes!"

"It is your fault! If you had stayed with us, then you wouldn't have been locked in by your Twoleg!" I hissed back. "You are the one who chose to live with a paw in two worlds! You can't expect to get the same privileges as the ones that live here, even at night."

"Leafstar treats us all the same," Harveymoon retorted. "She made us warriors as well, so we're entitled to do anything you guys do!"

"And can't you see the rift being created by the daylight warriors' presence here, even with Leafstar's approval?" I spat at him, out of patience now. "Now, if you still want something to do, get Macgyver and you two can clean out the caves on the level below the warrior's den! I'll arrange something else for you to do tomorrow." Grumbling, Harveymoon padded off in the direction where Macgyver was talking to Cherrytail. I watched as the two of them padded down to the second level.

I looked up at the sky and determined, by the sun's position, that it was mid-afternoon. The previous patrol should be coming back now. And sure enough, I scented Leafstar's arrival. The rest of the patrol disbanded. Some of them went to get fresh kill, while others sought their apprentice out to continue the apprentice's instruction.

"Everything quiet here, Sharpclaw?" Leafstar asked me. "Nothing out of the ordinary out there, though there is a pile of Twoleg trash near the Twoleg nests that might cause problems in the future. We need to keep tabs on that, so make sure the other warriors know about it before they leave on patrols."

"Will do and no problems here, Leafstar," I mewed back at her. There was no need for me to relate to her what happened with Harveymoon. After all, Clan mates fight with each other, don't they? "I sent Harveymoon and Macgyver to clean out the cave dens that can be used as storage when leaf bare arrives." Leafstar narrowed her eyes at my words. She was probably furious that I sent two daylight warriors to clean the cave out instead of adding one of real warriors with them. It was clearly making a statement.

"Alright, Sharpclaw," Leafstar replied to my news. "Next time, send a combination of warriors and daylight warriors to do those kind of tasks. We don't need to start a fight with them." And with that, she padded off to her den.

Her last words filled my heart with hatred. Why does she favor those daylight warriors so? The rest of us gave up our worlds and came to form SkyClan. They cannot live in two so vastly different worlds. They need to choose one, whether with their Twolegs or with SkyClan, and stick with it.

I was so wrapped up in my thoughts that I didn't realize another warrior came up behind me until she put her tail around my shoulder. "Don't be so angry all the time over those daylight warriors," she said to me. "It's not worth it. I hate them too, but there's nothing that can be done about it as long as they keep coming back."

As long as they keep coming back. The words echoed around in my mind. Now, there's an idea. "Thanks, Cherrytail." I purred. I now had a plan that could allow me to get rid of the daylight warriors. The only problem was that I wasn't sure I could do it.

"For what?" Cherrytail asked me. "I didn't even do anything."

"For calming me down," I replied, half lying. She did calm me down a little, but I still felt on edge. I couldn't tell her what I was planning, but I'm sure she will be pleased when the daylight warriors don't come back. I sat with her for a while, enjoying her company. Not a moment too soon Leafstar appeared out of her den. "I gotta go check on Harveymoon and Macgyver, Cherrytail. Thanks for the company."

"Anytime, Sharpclaw," she purred. I got up and padded towards Leafstar and together we made our way to the caves that Harveymoon and Macgyver was assigned to. However, as we neared, we could hear scuffling and laughter coming from the den. I glanced at Leafstar with a superior look and Leafstar sighed.

When we entered the cave, we saw Harveymoon and Macgyver play fighting with each other. Both of them were dusty from rolling around on the floor and they had cobwebs stuck to their fur in a couple of places. "What do you think you two are doing?" I asked with irritation. "I sent you two down here to clean the cave, not to play fight like little kits!" At the sound of my voice, the two daylight warriors broke apart, startled. They quickly picked themselves up and looked at us.

"We cleaned for a little bit," Macgyver replied. "But then we got bored."

"Why do we need to clean this place up anyways? It's not like you guys ever use them!" Harveymoon said. "You just want us to clean it so that we get excluded from the patrols!" His anger was rising and so was mine.

"Harveymoon!" Leafstar shouted. "That is not how you talk to the deputy! Besides, we need this area to be cleaned in the coming moons as leaf bare descends upon us." Harveymoon stared at Leafstar in horror.

"I- I thought... Sharpclaw was just excluding us from patrols after he and I argued for a little bit," Harveymoon stammered. "Thought it was just a meaningless task." Macgyver nodded in support.

"What?! I thought you said all was quiet here?" Leafstar whirled on me. I glared at Harveymoon.

"Warriors fight among themselves sometimes too. Harveymoon was just disappointed that he couldn't go on border patrol," I said, defensively, trying to keep the anger and hatred I was feeling out of my voice.

"I think this argument's roots are deeper than that. We'll discuss this later, Sharpclaw," Leafstar replied. "As for you two, the next time the deputy asks you to do something, do it. There's always a meaningful purpose behind the work we give out to warriors."

Harveymoon and Macgyver both bowed their heads and said in unison, "Yes, Leafstar. It won't happen again."

"You two are banished from SkyClan for a moon. Hopefully during that time, you can figure out where your loyalties lie. With SkyClan as a whole or just with yourselves," Leafstar continued. I was surprised that she was actually punishing them for not cleaning up the cave, but was pleased. It made my plan much easier.

Harveymoon and Macgyver padded out of the cave with their tails down and ears flattened. "Assign a couple warriors and apprentices to finish up here tomorrow," Leafstar said to me. I watched her leave. The confrontation seemed to have drained her. I padded out of the cave. It was getting dark now, so all the daylight warrior were finishing up what they were doing and preparing to head back to their Twolegs now.

I let the darkness surround me as I tasted the air for Harveymoon's scent. He and Macgyver should be going back to their Twolegs early since they were banished. It was the perfect time to carry out my plan. I followed his scent trail out of camp and towards the Twoleg nests. When I caught sight of him, he was alone. Macgyver must not live close to him. I was glad. There wouldn't be any witnesses.

I slowly stalked up to him and using the skills that I have learned, I jumped onto his back and held on. He let out a surprised yowl and quickly rolled onto his back. The wind got knocked out of me, but I quickly got to my feet.

"Sharpclaw?" Harveymoon said as he looked at me. "What are you doing way out here?"

"Making sure you guys leave SkyClan territory," I replied, smoothly. "You are still on our territory."

"That doesn't mean you need to attack me," Harveymoon spat. "The border's up ahead anyways."

"I know," I said as I leapt at him again. I bowled him over easily and pinned him down to the ground. "But daylight warriors don't belong to SkyClan. I need a way to scare off the others and you were an easy target." I hissed as I unsheathed my claws and brought it down on his throat. I watched as his life flowed out of his body.

Luckily for me, the dog in the Twoleg nest we were next to started to bark and growl at the scent of blood. This was just too easy. I laid Harveymoon's body just outside of the fence and ran back to camp.

"Dog attack!" I screeched. "I went to make sure that Harveymoon and Macgyver really went home after Leafstar banished them earlier and saw a dog pawing Harveymoon. I tried to get him out, but he was already dead when I arrived."

The remaining daylight warriors looked at each other uneasily and started conversing with each other quitely. Leafstar stared at me in horror, but commanded, "Sharpclaw, Cherrytail, and Sparrowpelt, come with me to investigate."

"Leafstar, I think the daylight warriors have a few things to discuss about the situation. Perhaps, we won't be here tomorrow," Ebonyclaw stated. I smiled inwardly, I had completed what I set out to do.

Now they knew they weren't safe here as a part of SkyClan.

A/N: I hope you enjoyed this twist of events! Please tell me what you think! ^^