Duck

3/3 (xxx) ♂

Mate: N/A

Cannon kids: N/A

Duck had lived in the marsh far longer than the founder of the clan had. His home never in one spot the loner had almost never known a time when he was not alone. Learning techniques to heal and which herbs could help or hinder ones health on his own. Constantly in motion the tom found himself looking to the stars in times of distress. Asking for guidance within their glittering patterns, and often his dreams. Strange cats and those he remembers from kithood sharing their wisdom and guidance. Although these journeys fuzzy, or in pieces once awake.

Duck had found himself once again seeking help from above. Having spotted a nasty storm upon the horizon the tom knew it would easily sweep him away if shelter was not found soon. As far as he could see reeds blocked his vision, the dank earthy smell of churning water and mud blocking out all hints of higher and dry ground. Rushing after a star that seemed to dance in color Duck found himself amongst a grove of Cypress trees. Their roots tangled in and around the land in such a way they seemed to guard the shore beyond. Dragging his soaked form through their tunnels and into the safe land beyond the sudden sharp metallic scent of injury broke through his senses.

A lanky cat lay before him. His front left leg missing entirely from the body being the obvious source of the smell. Duck cautiously raced to the strangers side unaware if whatever had caused such a wound was still around. The tom found himself powerless as he lay near the weakened cat. Watching as their breath came in shallower each time it was brought in. Duck realizing he was too late to stop the cats death, but that he could at least see them off with safety and prayer. Sitting to watch the stars as the body near him grew still. He wondered why had they lead him here? Was it just to watch this cat die when he knew there was nothing to do?

What Duck had not expected was to be jerked from his vigil by a violent cough not of his own. The once dead cat breathing back to life in a harsh flurry of movements. Quickly righting himself Duck went into action too examine the cat closer. Doubting his first conclusion of this cat being beyond help. As this future clanmate helped his leader out of the first of his many deaths the stars watched on. Sure in this new clans creation at last.