Dragoncrest Cliffs Alfonsino

In that moment with his mother, Swordfish wished that he had a better grasp of his emotions and words. Telling her that he loved her did not feel as though it properly captured how strongly he felt. Meerkat was his hero. She had done everything in her power to give her children a good life, no matter their missing father – her missing mate. Their home had been filled with love and warmth. They had never been given any indication that they could not accomplish whatever they set their hearts to. This was because of her.

Swordfish leaned his head against hers. It seemed like a childish thing to say that his mother was his best friend, but he would have held his head up with pride. Meerkat and Stingray were everything to the young boy with the red tail. He would have sacrificed his best hiding places for them, no questions asked. In his heart, he knew that he would have sacrificed much more for his mother and brother, if it meant that they would know nothing but happiness.

Ya don’t gotta talk to him. I think we can bond’n stuff with hunting.

Don’t worry, ma. Don’t you worry ‘bout me.

Do ya think Mercy’s alright out there? but more importantly, Oh, have ya talked to Ray since da came back?