Redhawk Caldera ARMY BRATS

The black Kappa sat on the far edge of the clearing, watching the pups play from a distance. He didn't dare venture closer right now, since he didn't want to spook Raven. But Peregrine smiled from his faraway vantage point as Nightjar chased both his sisters in circles. Wildfire seemed to be healing rapidly and that was good. Soon, she would join her brother and sister in spreading their wings and starting to explore more of the caldera. The thought caused his lips to draw into a thin, thoughtful line.

Peregrine wanted his pups to pursue whatever trades interested them most, yet he wanted to make sure they all knew how to fight and defend themselves too, especially after what had happened. Fox was a Warrior. He wondered what his mate would think of insisting on teaching all three pups this trade too. Even if they didn't decide to formally pursue it, they could learn the basics. Then, no matter where they went, they would be able to fend for themselves.

Mommy and daddy's little soldiers, he thought, jade eyes still following the trio of cubs as they played and, in doing so, built crucial skills for survival.