Another day had approached, even though Mother preferred the night. Lumi didn't understand why that was, only that she herself liked the day much better. Though Phantom Hollow was foggy and not very beautiful, it had the green parts she liked so much. She had become steadier on her feet and on her trips outside she had discovered so much already. The greenery sometimes came in colours, like the big orb in the sky or the warm colour that spilled from Mother and Father's meals. Still, there was one colour she liked the most; the mysterious colour of Midar's eyes.

To the outside world she sneaked again, almost trotting happily in the small part of the Hollow she was familiar with. A sniff there, a sniff here and then off to find more green. Perhaps she'd even take some to Mother and Father if no one got in her way.

And surprised she was. Without a noise did she jump, turning her chubby body towards her brother. Her brows were furrowed and it made her look all wrinkly as she scowled at him. Rrroof. She barked to tell him off, turning towards the greenery again. She was the definition of the boring older sister. She sniffled through the brush to find a little yellow flower. Without thinking did she pluck it and show Venamis if he hadn't already left her alone to find a sibling that would play with him.

If he had continued to pester her, she would've told on him as best as she could. Surely Mother and the Beast with the white chest would not allow their children to fight. Right? If not, Lumi was fine keeping to herself and make friends elsewhere. She felt like she didn't need much more than herself and whatever lurked in the unknown.

But it seemed she had gotten her brother's attention at last. Her heart swelled with pride and, for the first time in her life, she smiled. Her victory was short lived however, as not soon after her pesky brother snatched away her little flower and it disappeared into his mouth hole. Her eyes widened in horror and she reached out to his mouth with her paw but... her pretty yellow flower was gone.

She pouted, the wrinkles on her forehead returning as she frowned and let out a sad little cry. She stomp footed away then, needing a place to be alone because her brother was the absolute worst and she'd never show him anything pretty ever again.

This meant war. This meant her getting kidnapped on purpose to get some better siblings. THIS MEANT SHE WAS LIKE REALLY SAD. Her stubby legs couldn't carry her far from her brother, especially not when she realized he was following her. She was fed up with his shenanigans - his venamigans! She halted abruptly, turned her little face towards him...

Stop. She had heard Mother say it when she scolded them for bad behavior, and she knew it meant the other was behaving rudely. Her gentle blue eyes were still fixed upon her brother, wondering if he too had listened as well as she had to the adults.

She frowned dangerously, her lips a tight line. He understood what she had uttered, but he didn't back down. Lumi wasn't a fighter like her siblings seemed to be, but she wouldn't let them walk all over her! A noise resembling a snarl came from her tiny, pale body in response to her brother's sneer.

The wrinkles on her forehead became deeper, reaching her Ultimate Frown Form. Venamis was a menace, she was sure of that. Even though he was family, he treated her so cruelly. Fine then, if he refused to grow up she wouldn't even waste a minute more on him. She threw her nose confidently in the air and turned away, hoping she could make her leave in peace.