The redwood forest was at peace with itself, the breeze gently caressed the strong branches of the monstrous trees that covered the entire canvas of the land.
All was silent in the early hours.
most of the inhabitants of the redwoods were still at rest, relishing in the calm of the dawn.
This calming silence was split by the sound of an excited shriek, followed soon by the joyful hoots of the previous caller.
Drowsy, yet curious faces made themselves known to the rising sun.
Searching around for the caller of the joyful hoots, asking the others closest to them in confusion.
A tall, strong figure stood upon the opening of his heightened home, searching across the open plain beneath him in both curiosity and caution.
Upon sighting the excited early morning caller, who was parading around the entrance of his own home, arms up in pride, joyful hoots still coming from his throat.
The figure quickly made his way down from his throne-like home, heading towards the caller, being joined by most of the others that had awoken.
Most kept at a respectful distance from both the approaching authority figure and the excited caller, all but three; A large, yet wise and kind looking orangutan, a Strong and prideful looking chimpanzee, and a towering, powerful Gorilla.
The caller stopped his hoots as the figure stood only a few feet away, a questioning look upon his face.
The other three shared their own confused looks, as they stared at the grinning face of the scarred caller.
'What happened, Koba?' The figured signed to the scarred caller, now known as Koba.
'Jinka has had child.' Koba released a few happy pants, as he beat his chest once in pride. 'Koba is a father!'
An assortment of excited hoots filled the air at the news of the new arrival, some even beat their chests in pride for the growing troop of apes.
The three from before moved closer to Koba giving him their congratulations with pats to the back. Koba soaked in the praise of the surrounding apes, before turning to the figure and questioning him.
'Caesar happy for Koba?'
A smile came across the leaders face as he hooked his arm with Koba's; A sign of trust, strength, and family.
'Caesar is happy and proud of Koba.'
Caesar then held up an authoritative arm, silence quickly fell upon the surrounding apes, their attention held on their respectable leader.
"Ape. Family. Grows! Future. Strengthens!"
A resounding hollar was heard, growing larger with each ape that joined in celebrating their new future of freedom.
It was now evening in the redwoods and the Apes were indulging in their evening meal.
A small group of mothers sat around a fire pit, nursing their young and carefully fussing over Jinka and her newly born youngster.
All congratulated the new mother on her healthy child, stating that it was a true little beauty, the mother merely shook her head bashfully and smiled down lovingly at her new bundle of joy.
Shortly across the way sat the proud fathers of the group, the newest father stared over at his mate and small child lovingly with a proud smile sitting upon his face.
A tap distracted him from gazing at his newly built family, he turned to look at his slightly ash coloured friend, who had only just became a father himself a week ago.
'A daughter? First, one born so far must be proud.'
Koba nodded his head in acknowledgment, signing back to his friend.
'Daughter will be strong for apes, build a stronger future!'
A few chuckles passed through the group, Caesar looked over to his own mate; Cornelia, who held the leader's very own son Blue eyes, who was named so due to his unusual blue eyes and in memory of Caesar's own mother, Bright eyes. Born only a few days before Rockets own son Ash, named after his ash coloured coat.
'We have come a long way, in such a short time.'
Agreement crossed the faces of the surrounding males, Maurice raised his arms as he gave his own input.
'Been three years now, four soon.' He gestured around at the surrounding environment that the Apes called home. 'Made a safe home, now building strong families.'
Another round of proud chuckles passed the group.
Koba was sent questioning looks as he stood and made his way over to his mate, Jinka looked at him with motherly pride as Koba sat beside her and held a hand out to his daughter, who had become slightly restless once she recognized her father's presence.
Grabbing a hold of Koba's large finger with her own tiny one, she made a noise of content as she brought his hand over to her and snuggled into her mother's chest.
The proud parents smiled down at her as they softly pressed their foreheads together in compassion.
"Nova. Her Name. Nova."
