Redhawk Caldera You had me at 'hello'

A familiar head popped out of the den's entrance and Wildfire's black tail thumped the ground. She didn't need to be told twice; as soon as her uncle motioned for her to come inside, she snatched up the piece of rock and jogged through the doorway. There she stopped, waiting for her eyes to adjust to the dimly lit interior. She lowered her head to place the shard of quartzite near the wall, exchanging a quick glance and smile with her godfather. She then sought out Finley's face and slowly moved nearer.

"Where...?" she whispered, only for her eyes to drop to her aunt's flank. She could barely tell where Finley ended and baby Elwood began, since their fur was such a perfect match. Wildfire blinked, then slowly lowered herself onto her belly again as she stared at the puppy. He was very, very small, like a mouse or maybe a rat. When she stretched out to give his fuzzy bottom a sniff, he smelled sweet, like milk.

She watched him for a few minutes, then looked up to see that the Betas were watching her watch him. "Only one?" she queried, unaware how that question might secretly pain them. Her parents had only mentioned little Elwood Jr but Wildfire couldn't help but ask. Maybe there were more hidden in the back or something.