Wandererbird was awake. It was the middle of the night. This wasn't surprising. She was asleep most of the time now, and her sleep was messed up. She knew she was dying. She had seen the decline in UrchinClan elders. They got tired. They slept. Until they didn't wake up. It was happening to her now. It was her time. To tell the truth, she had been expecting it. She was lucky. Lucky to live a long and mostly happy life. Lucky to have a loving family and supportive friends. Lucky to d!e with her kit next to her. She went through a list, in her mind. Mother. Crabfloods. I'll see you again. Briniclehaunting. My sister. Thank you for not forgetting me. Immortellespark. I wish you loved me still as much as I love you. Maybe, just maybe, we can be sisters again. Sundogforest. Thank you for being the one I could trust at my most vulnerable moments. Pride. I searched for you. Every kittypet I met, I asked for you. I'll finish this search soon. Crabpaw. I didn't get to truly meet you, my baby, but if I had, I know I would have cared so much for you. Gempaw. You as well. The only one of your litter not named for someone I knew. But your eyes sparkled like gems. Gullpaw ll. You were so young. Just like your namesake. Sparkpaw. Named for an age-old argument that was my sister. It ended in her death. I didn't want it to end with yours. Peregrine. Oh, Peregrine. You'll be the one to find me cold. You're too young for such a loss, but maybe this will add consolation... She took off one of her pearl earrings. He could keep it. A memory of her. Gullpaw l. My first friend. You were too young. Another victim of UrchinClan's violence. Daylilyoath. You not only supported me, you helped me. We comforted each other through losses of our kits, siblings, and the Orca Trials. I offered you a home. But it was too late. At least you died in peace. I'll see you soon, my best friend. Cori. Thank you. You gave us the shelter and learning we needed when I was weakening. I hope you continue to teach Peregrine for me. Wandererbird knew she was dying. But she smiled. She had lived a life well lived. She had many cats who cared about her. She was grateful to have the chance to know them. And with that, Wandererbird closed her eyes for the last time. ERP
Wandi will be a shade. She'll bring most of her accessories with her, but her pearl earrings she gives to her son, Peregrine. Don't forget to claim them, @Redadmiral444! Thanks to everyone who made the art in this project, , , , and , and me. Tysm to , , , , , , and many others for making Wandi's life so amazing for me, and for her. Hello, it seems you owned a cat close to or important to Wandererbird. Unfortunately, she has passed away. If you'd like, come and mourn here: RNTAS:
