Northstar Vale Pinky Swear

He had noticed their smaller, more adventurous sibling had flown the nest early that morning, but as the days passed and they were allowed to roam further and further, Haruki became less nervous for her well-being compared to before. So far, nothing had happened on their outings, and the world had proved to be less scary and more exciting! Even without their parents around, the prince was content to let Sumi go wander wherever she wanted on her lonesome, while he lay here next to the dozing Hotaru, preening his fur.

He would have happily continued to do so until the bark of a stranger caught his attention, his sister beside him suddenly shifting and raising her head blearily. Haruki peered at the entrance as well, blue eyes narrowing in suspicion. Sumi's voice rang out clear as day, and without the hesitation of his sibling, the boy hurriedly strode towards where the sounds were coming from.

The sight that greeted him was an odd one - two others had appeared, not at all alike those he and his sisters had encountered so far. They were around their own size, but one vivid red and the other with strange patches all over her. Was something wrong with them? Haruki moved to Sumi's side, his own display more guarded and wary than his confident sisters' own. "Who you?" he demanded, staring straight at the other two.