Demeter, along with her two brothers, were born on a surprisingly warm early-spring morning in the Jellicle junkyard. Another queen came by to visit a few hours later, her daughter trailing behind her.
"How are you feeling, Jelly?" Artemis asked.
"Relieved. I was worried that the weather would bother the kits, but they seem to be just fine." Jellylorum replied. The queens continued to converse while Artemis' young daughter looked at the kits with eyes wide and full of wonder. They were so tiny! Had she looked like that- so vulnerable and innocent- when she was born? After a while the two queens noticed the kitten's staring, and shared a small smile.
"Hestia," Jellylorum said, "Come here for a moment." Hestia approached quietly. Had she done something wrong? Was she not supposed to look at them? Hesitantly, she sat between her mother and the other queen. Artemis nuzzled her daughter lovingly.
"I know you've wanted a sister for a long time, and I know that we are not related by blood, but i want you to treat my new daughter as your sister. I can tell that you will watch out for her and be a good example for her to follow. Would you like that?" Jelly asked. Hestia looked up at her mother with her eyes full of excitement and happiness.
"Can I mama?" She asked hopefully. Artemis nodded, her heart filled with pride. "I'll do it!" Hestia said.
"...What are you going to name her?" Hestia asked. Jellylorum thought for a while, then looked at Artemis with a question in her eyes. Artemis sat in shock for an instant, then nodded her silent permission.
"I think her name should be... Demeter." Jellylorum said at last. The queens shared one sad smile. Demeter had been the name of a good friend of theirs, and Artemis' mate Rumblepaw's sister. She had fallen ill a few years before and eventually died. They turned their attention back to the kittens. Hestia had curled up close to the newborns and gently nuzzled Demeter's small body. Artemis smiled. Hestia would indeed make a wonderful sister to the kit.
A/N: Sorry for the short chapter. Hopefully the rest will be longer, but this is my first fic in quite a while, so i make no promises about that :/
Hope you all enjoy this story. R&R if you would please :)