Firefly Ravine Learning the ABC's

Only now did Chusi notice the dead animal on the ground, and as eager as she was to find out what it was, she kept perfectly still. Mom was here, and maybe if she behaved she didn't have to go back to the dark. She was looking at her! Was that a good sign? Big eyes blinked up at mother. Mooother Sen! She chipped. Next her eyes rested upon Zephyr, and he didn't look happy at all. A big smile that was on her muzzle before faded away as Zephyr went away without another word. Had she offended him? Was the word Sen bad?

Zeeephyyr! She called out, only setting a few steps forward in the direction where her only friend was going. She looked behind her at mother, knowing she would not be allowed to go to him. Ears and tail low, she returned to her mother without being ordered to do so, placing her bum on the ground.