Almost adults

Kea woke to his mothers green eyes, and a grin was already forming on his muzzle. He reached out a paw and playfully swatted at one of her ivory antlers. Barely touching it before a yawn split his muzzle, distracting him. He shook out the feel of sleep and got to his paws. Eager to see what special breakfast awaited them.

He followed his siblings down, noticing a certain kind of air of anticipation in Dusk. Did she know something he didn’t? He squinted at her, but didn’t glean any insight before they arrived. He was surprised and pleased to see their dad there, waiting for them. Having breakfast with both of their parents was a nice surprise - Art was usually out on patrol in the mornings.

But that wasn’t the only surprise. His eyes snagged on wrapped items on the table, and his tail began to beat behind him. What was this? Was this for them? Was this like the birthday bash they had gone to in the Armada. Were they getting presents?

"Ciaran Carpathius"