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The small and freshly hatched Keinling nuzzled around in the leaves below her clawed feet. Goo clung to her wings which made movement even harder than it already was with her clumsy and untrained muscled unable to hold her up for long. Small bugs in the ground entertained her while both of her parents where out hunting for a fresh meal for them to eat for the dinner. Her siblings were playing not far off strange games of tackle and Kioda was the least bit interested in those silly games. Feeling a twinge of embarrassment Kioda moved to sit back on her haunches, her tail wrapping back around her body.

Something off in the distance sparked the young hatchlings attention as her muscles reacted instinctively. Curiosity pulled her towards the strange movement of something unfamiliar in the distance, something at the back of her mind screamed she needed to stay near the nesting area but there was little holding her back near her siblings. Her tail swishing behind her like a playful dog about to get into the best game of chase in her life.

A soft wind blew through the tree's as Kioda chased a small butterfly around the trunks of the tree's. The sunlight felt good on her flaking hide, the strange scent on the air drew her curiosity in yet another direction. Turning her head in the direction the small creature sniffed noisily.

The small green hatchling stopped mid stride, hiccuping as she fell back on her haunches. Her bright blue eyes staring up at the large golden colored Drakien before her. This wasn't her mom or dad, this was a new one. She hadn't met another one like her before! Cocking her head to the side in curiosity the small creature babbled her attempt at words, trying to mimic the sounds Grrel made by speaking to her. Completely ignoring the butterfly as it fluttered away and out of sight. Unaware of how far away from the nest she had wandered.

Kioda didn't waste any time deciding Grrel was a friend and lunged forward batting playfully at the large ones tail. Unable to properly communicate as the older Drakiens could Kioda dropped her head in a small rumbling sound letting the sound crescendo until she cut it suddenly. All in an attempt to create the word play. Jumping back she turned her back and swished her tail, hoping to goad the larger one on.

Kioda chirruped in surprise as Grrels tail swiped towards her, leaping into the air in her near miss of jumping over the obstacle. Kioda's soft hid claw grazed the top of Grrels tail and the small hatchling tumbled into a somersault from her leap. Rolling like a small barreled all until her back landed up against the trunk of a large tree. Her tail sticking up in the hair and sloping back in front of her body blocking her small head from view.

Rumbling as she corrected herself, Kioda mirthfully went back to baiting Grrel with her tail. Exited when she was nuzzled forward again, dashing away ahead of Grrel and pulling the play yet again. Rumbling as she took off into the tree's, her movements still clumsy as she struggled to move quickly twisting one way then the other. Only looking back once to check to see if Grrel was playing the game with her.

Glancing back Kioda squeaked as she bounced forward playfully. She was playing chase she was! Wiggling this way and that Kioda attempted to find small gaps with which she could wiggle through and bide time until the larger one could catch up to her. This one was smarter than her siblings which made the game all that much better to play!

Sneezing when a dead leaf settled on her nose Kioda fell back on her haunches again. Wiggling her wings close to her body. Something in the air had changed but it wasn't something she recognized.

Kioda squealed with excitement as Grrel pounced forward to catch her in a tag, sneezing a fleck of egg goo away from her nose. Chirping softly in reply, this wasn't her mother but she sure was kind like her!

Twisting her body around and ruffling her wings slightly Kioda squeaked again as she was promptly repositioned. What was going on! This wasn't right! Grrel was acting far to strange for this to be a normal game. Nestling down as best she could on her new large friend so as not to loose her balance or cause a balance shift in the older Drakein.

It had taken Kioda a moment to realize she had been returned to the general direction of her nest. How silly, she was like a mother after all! Keeping boundaries in check. She wanted to be out exploring! She wanted to learn everything she could, not be hampered by silly boundaries!

Babbling irritatedly at Grrel Kioda wiggled free, landing awkwardly on the ground, twisting and scrambling to right herself. Pulling herself to her feet Kioda continued to wiggle, trying to pull her wings tighter against her body. If she could just look like the older ones she could have less limits too!

It wasn't long before Kioda felt herself being snatched up again and babbling insistently to be put back down she felt her heart lurch into her throat as she was quickly pulled into the air. Babbling giggled filled the air around her as wings extended, the feeling of the wind was pleasing even if her wings were damp and rather wrinkled.

The game had ended all to quickly as she was once again placed down on the ground with shells surrounding her. Goop spilling at her feet. Sniffing to investigate the strange egg Kioda sneezed and rushed to hide behind Grrel. This wasn't her egg! This wasn't her home! Where had she been taken. Squeaking in quiet fearful tones Kioda tried hard to convey the emotions. Suddenly desperate for her own mom to comfort her.

Teal eyes danced about the tree's. She had no idea where she was now. And now had no way to getting home. Sniffing as she squeeked again with a growing sadness Kioda attempted to place her two front paws on Grrel.

Kioda replied to Grrels nuzzles with low, fearful, trills of her own. Her trills growing softer with each passing moment. Curling her tail around her body, Kioda pulled her wings in tightly. Her head shifting to look around behind her, searching for any form of familiarity. Anything. The tree's didn't mach, even the way the nest was formed wasn't familiar. There was an egg in the nest, all the shells from her hatching siblings had been quickly cleared out. Her mother had made sure of that, it was supposed to help the goo dry faster.

Ruffling her wings with a shiver, Kioda took in a deep breath. Preparing to let out a long loud cry, before she was interrupted by Grrels crooning. Removing her paws from Grrels haunches, Kioda looked up pleadingly. Letting her jaw fall, Kioda let forth a cry as loud as she could manage. Pausing to let it sift over the air and the bond with her mother. Taking in a new breath of air, preparing for another loud cry.

The cry rushed out from Kioda, deafening her to any approaching sounds. She wanted her mom, her dad, she wanted to be home! Sniffing after she had run out of air, Kioda squeaked. Her tail curling upright against her body. Her back claws stretched out until they felt Grrel's hide. It felt rough to her softer paws. Hiccuping as Grrel nuzzled her, Kioda lowered her body flat against the Drakein's back.

The hiccups continued as Grrel's wings rose against her. Watching the sky curiously around her, shivering as her body slowly calmed down with Grrel's presence around her. Startling when another Drakein spoke. Shifting her tail cautiously Kioda was disappointed when the voice wasn't familiar. Still not her mother!

Movement continued as muscles shifted under her paws. Resisting the urge to use her claws for more support, despite the wings holding her secure. A slight breeze blew the familiar scent of a nest up to the small Keinling. Keening urgently, Kioda wiggled about. This was home! Her mom had to be close by.