Julia took a stroll with Clyde in the fresh morning air as the sun was rising. It had been at least a week since Lucretia showed herself to them, but they still kept their guard up.

"Still thinking about her huh?", Clyde asked her.

Julia sighed. Clyde always could see through her.

"I just really don't think that this traitor is going to stay down for long.", she said with concern in her voice, "Who knows what she's going to do."

Clyde put his hand on her shoulder.

"No matter what happens, the ducks on Earth will get through it.", he said with sympathy, "I even talked with Nosedive and settled the disturbed waters. I'm just being a good friend in case you need me."

They paused at a rink where they noticed that there was someone else around. This was a female who looked close to Canard's age and figure skating. She was wearing a silk light teal peplum shirt underneath a white hoodie/t-shirt with a stripe that was light gray in the center which matched the hood, capri leggings of bluish black in color and white shoes with zippers. Her hair was medium length and bright orange. She paused suddenly when she saw the two looking her way. Before either of them could say anything, she turned and bolted. Julia started in the direction with Clyde following.

"Why are we chasing this girl?", Clyde asked, "Isn't that a bit creepy?"

They didn't go far when they turned a corner and the same girl stopped only inches from them. Looking behind her, Clyde noticed a trio of rough looking ducks who clearly came from the wrong side of the tracks. There was a big one with two about her height, but Julia got in front with Clyde as the girl got behind them.

"Well well.", the big one said greasily, "We try and chase a pretty girl and another shows up out with her boyfriend."

The other two chuckled, but Clyde looked insulted.

"You have a lot of nerve to say that when the girl you're chasing wants no part. Do her a favor and back off if you please and no harm will come to pass."

That only made the trio laugh harder.

"I had no idea she had a bodyguard.", the big one snickered clearly trying to mock Julia and Clyde, "You're not going to hurt us are you?"

Clyde rolled his eyes and turned to Julia.

"Rumble?"

Julia smiled and turned to the girl.

"You might want to get behind something and close your eyes.", she said before turning to the approaching trio, "It's going to get very ugly out here."

The girl ducked behind a nearby dumpster and did just that.

/

A couple long hours of smacks, cracks and rattles from the dumpster, all grew quiet, but the girl refused to move from her spot.

"You can come out now it's safe."

She hesitated.

"What now?", she thought, "What to do now?"

She had just peeked out when she noticed Julia brushing her light purple hair with silver highlights out of her eyes and giving a friendly smile.

"Hi there."

The girl screamed and tried bolting again, but Clyde caught her.

"Whoa, slow down there Miss.", he said politely, "There's nothing to worry about."

The girl tried to wriggle free, but Julia came up to her side and put her hand on her shoulder.

"It's okay. We're your friends."

The girl was tearing up a bit clearly scared and Clyde released his grip seeing that she wasn't trying to get away anymore and backed away a bit. He reached into his pocket and handed her a tissue.

"Here, why not blow your nostrils and we'll talk?"

The girl was hesitant, but she saw the expressions of her newcomers were of feeling and sympathy. Cautiously, she took it and blew her nostrils feeling a little better, but not very.

"So what brings you out here?", Julia asked.

The girl didn't answer at first, but she had caution in her eyes.

"Oh...j-just skating.", she said.

Clyde smiled warmly.

"You live around here?"

The girl shrugged.

"What's your name?", Julia asked her but after a brief moment, she changed gears, "Oops sorry. I forgot to introduce myself to you. I'm Julia. Julia Frostbright. He's Clyde Bronzefeather."

Clyde gave a nod and wave.

"So what's yours?", Clyde asked.

The girl felt a little uneasy, but she felt a little safer with them.

"D-Danielle. Danielle Angelwing."

"Nice to meet you.", Clyde said, "Hey, if you're not too busy today, would you mind coming over for breakfast? Quasleet sure has a way of cooking."

Danielle gave a small smile.

"Well it would be nice to have a meal with someone."

"So that's a yes?", Julia asked clearly on board, "Perfect. My house is just around the bend over there."

/

Danielle was certainly nervous and the way she clutched Julia's arm only made it obvious, but Julia and Clyde didn't seem too bothered.

"I take it you don't know how to react around people?", Clyde asked as they came up to Julia's house.

Danielle didn't answer mostly due to the small bangs and clangs coming from inside the house.

"Never mind that sound.", Julia told her, "Grandpa is probably inventing something to help with the garbage or something."

A loud bang was heard making Danielle jump. They turned to see a large bag of garbage clearly from the kitchen fly into the dumpster at the end of the drive and land with a loud smack.

"Yep, he's working in the kitchen.", Julia said.

Danielle was losing her nerve fast, but she didn't have time to run cause Clyde had opened the door and Julia had brought her inside. The house looked okay. A sofa and a strange looking television in the living room, a dining room with the kitchen barely visible, but with smoke billowing out. A vent opened and the smoke cleared away just as Quasleet came out covered in soot and dusting himself off before taking out a notepad.

"Note to self: double check on the garbage launcher this afternoon.", he said as he wrote.

He paused when he noticed Danielle with Julia and Clyde.

"Oh hey Julia, who's your friend?", he asked as he had finished dusting off himself and trying to look presentable.

"Danielle, this is my grandpa Dr. Has Le Quack Quasleet.", Julia said before turning to Quasleet, "Grandpa, this is Danielle Angelwing. We just met recently."

Quasleet wiped his hands before offering one. Danielle lifted her's, but she shook nervously.

"Well Ms. Angelwing, you're just in time for breakfast.", Quasleet said pleasantly, "Feel free to look around, just try not to mess around with anything please."

Danielle was a little surprised.

"Y-you don't...mind if I hang here?", she asked.

"A friend of Julia's is always welcome here.", Quasleet answered, "Why not go upstairs to the bathroom and freshen up while Clyde and I prepare the food?"

Danielle looked around beginning to lose her nerve again, but Julia put a hand on her shoulder.

"Hey, I'll show you around if you'd like."

/

Julia led Danielle upstairs to a door halfway through the hall and pressed a code into the keypad near the lock. A microphone came out and Julia spoke into it.

"Julia Frostbright.", she paused as a large blaster cannon came out and took aim at Danielle making her jump again before turning to the microphone again, "And guest."

The microphone and cannon both retracted themselves and the door clicked open to reveal a toilet, sink, a shower stall and cupboard. The sink also had a mirror over it and Julia moved so Danielle could go in.

"Don't be long.", she said, "Breakfast will be on soon."

She left leaving Danielle alone. She walked over to the sink cautious about whether or not this was "improved". Carefully, she turned the facet on. The facet ran normally and she calmed down a bit before washing her face. As she dried it she caught sight of herself in the mirror. Her yellow feathers around her face looked nicer and her blue eyes seemed to shimmer in the light.

"Is that me?", she asked a little in awe.

She then caught the aroma of bacon frying and she felt her stomach growl. She couldn't recall the last time she ate with someone, but these ducks seemed nice and clearly welcomed her with open arms. Not to mention that Clyde and Julia had saved her so she at least owed them that much to be there. She stepped out of the bathroom and made her way down to see the dining room table set with freshly crisp bacon, eggs both scrambled and sunny side up, stacks of toast, links of sausage, and a couple pitchers of orange juice. Clyde was already seated and Julia was bringing out a plate of pancakes. Quasleet came out and seated at the head. Danielle looked around and saw another chair next to Julia, but didn't move.

"You okay?", Julia asked as she set the pancakes on the table and came over to her.

Danielle took a breath.

"Sorry, I just..it's just been so long since I met a nice duck."

"I see.", Julia said, "Well hey, why not get some grub while we talk?"

"Ow!"

The girls turned to see Clyde had cut his hand on a sharp knife he was setting down.

"You okay?", Danielle asked coming over.

Clyde smiled.

"Relax it's just a little cut. It'll pass."

Danielle saw Julia was calm, but she wasn't.

"Is there a first-aid kit around?"

Quasleet pressed a button on the wall.

"Medbot, could you come to the dining room please?"

About three seconds later, a siren rang out and a brief case wheeled it's way into the room and opened to reveal enough professional medical supplies for an emergency room as the siren went off. Danielle quickly got out what she needed and noticed Julia observing.

"You a medic?", she asked.

"Kind of.", Danielle answered shyly.

/

A short while later, Clyde was eating with a bandaged hand, but managing. Danielle ate her servings as if she was tasting them for the first time before taking bigger bites.

"I'm guessing you're not used to eating like this.", Julia said as Danielle took a breather to wipe her face.

"I didn't have much to eat.", she said nervously.

Clyde raised an eyebrow.

"Something on your mind?", he asked her.

Danielle tried to hide it, but she could tell that they weren't going to let up.

"I don't feel good about talking about it.", she said, "It's kind of personal."

"I see.", Clyde said, "Well, if you change your mind, I'm open to a conversation. Thanks for the patch up. If I hadn't known better, I'd say you were a nurse."

Danielle blushed as she turned away shyly.

"I've had time to practice since Dragaunus...you know."

Quasleet nodded.

"We know. I've been in saurian captivity for so long that I couldn't let my guard down for a whole three months. Luckily I had Julia and she was in good hands when I showed up again."

"After twelve years?", Julia answered raising an eyebrow before turning to Danielle, "So what was with the figure skating earlier?"

Danielle paused for what felt like a whole three minutes before talking.

"It's just...something I do.", she answered, "Keeps me calm from the problems I've been having lately."

Julia smiled in a friendly way.

"Well, Canard will certainly be the guy to ask when you're troubled."

Danielle looked her way with a surprised look on her face.

"Canard? As in Thunderbeak?", she asked.

"Sure why?", Clyde asked before looking surprised himself, "Hold on, you know him?"

Danielle nodded.

"We met very much like I met you guys. It was when Dragaunus came and turned everything into a nightmare.", she said before her expression turned fearful and tears started forming, "The drones came to my home and my family went missing. I had to scavenge for food and guys only saw a pretty face to mess with, but Canard came in and took me in."

She paused a moment to wipe her eyes and noticed Clyde, Quasleet and Julia all wore expressions of sympathy and understanding.

"I know how you feel.", Julia answered, "I was like that when grandpa vanished and I was sent to foster care. You don't have to feel alone anymore though cause we're here."

Danielle blew her nostrils and dried her eyes. Not much chatter went on as they finished breakfast then as the dishes got cleared away, the television in the living room started beeping. Danielle looked alarmed.

"Is that thing going to explode?', she asked nervously.

"Nah.", Clyde answered, "It's just the other ducks calling from Earth. We talk often that way."

/

A few minutes later, they had gathered at the television and Julia pressed the button that Danielle would guess was the power button. The screen went static until it showed Wildwing's face.

"Oh hi Wing.", Clyde said smiling, "What's new?"

Wildwing noticed the other among the two and his eyebrow went up.

"Just called to see how everything is holding up back home.", he said calmly, "So, who's the new duck?"

Danielle shivered and shyly looked away for a second, so Julia spoke up.

"This is Danielle Angelwing. Clyde and I met her just today after-"

"Danielle?!"

Canard came on to the screen followed by the rest excluding Thrash, Mookie, Phil and Klegghorn and when he made eye contact with Danielle they both looked shocked.

"Canard?!", Danielle asked in disbelief.

"Danielle?!", Canard asked equally surprised.

Nosedive noticed this and spoke up.

"They know each other girly-girl?", he asked Julia.

"Apparently.", Julia answered.

"How've you been?", Danielle asked really eager to see someone she knew.

"It's a long story.", Canard answered, "Taking on Dragaunus, surviving the fact I was trapped between dimensions for a year and a half, and taking on all kinds of trouble that surfaces. That reminds me, I should introduce you to the team."

Danielle took a breath as Canard introduced the other ducks.

"Nice to meet you all.", she said, "Almost got jumped again, but luckily Julia and Clyde were there before things got ugly."

At that moment, Danielle noticed a blue and tan German shepherd come out from between grin and Mallory and grabbed her attention.

"So what's with the dog?", she asked, "You get a pet or something?"

"It's not a dog exactly.", Mallory answered, "Dragaunus tried to make a living weapon to use against us."

"But then it changed it's mind after getting sentience.", Nosedive added, "Now Morpha lives with us now."

Danielle raised an eyebrow.

"Morpha?", she asked, "Why call it that?"

As if to answer her, Morpha shifted into a mini version of Danielle and then back to it's dog form again.

"Hey Canard, any idea when you can get back?", Danielle asked turning to Canard again.

"It's a work in progress.", Canard said with a shrug, "But hey Julia, you and Clyde don't mind if she hangs out with you do you?"

"Not at all.", Julia answered smiling, "We'd be honored to have her hang with us."

Danielle then noticed Clyde strap on a communicator to her wrist.

"What's this?", she asked.

"A communicator.", Clyde answered, "It helps us keep in touch with each other if we need to."

Danielle turned to Canard with a surprised look.

"Does this mean..."

Canard and Wildwing both nodded.

"Canard says you're quite the medic.", Wildwing said smiling, "We'd love to have you on board."

Danielle blushed.

"I..I..don't know what to say."

"How about thanks?", Canard answered, "We got to go cause the transmission only works so long, but it was great to see you again."

"You too.", Danielle answered as the screen went blank and she turned to her new friends, "Looks like I'm staying."

Clyde settled into a chair.

"Hey, you want to hear my story?"

(A/N: Danielle Angelwing isn't my OC. She's raphlover2012's. Please don't be offended.)