The first Generation of Care Bears and Care Cousins began when Friend Bear and Friend Horse ran off with each other. The intrepid duo then rescued the Cubs, Pig, Dog, and so forth that became Generation I. Then the first Funshine Bear had run off with Playful Heart Monkey. Beginning the next Generation. That led to the beginnings of a whole new Care Bear genetic diversity. Which is why most Care Bears now have a bit of monkey in their genes.

It may also explain why many Care Bears and Cousins avoid an elaborate Mating Ritual ceremony now a days. The latest Funshine had seemed unlikely to do what his Great Grams Bear had done. Funshine liked Sports and adventure. Not carousing with females.

Cheer Bear did like being with the Boys. However, she too seemed unlikely to settle for a Mate. She liked Cub sitting, but never really considered having one of her own.

It is said opposites attract. Cheer and Funshine were not opposites. No Bear or Cousin could ever have anticipated them getting romantic. Certainly not running off together to get hitched.

Yet now Best Friend and Wish asked Cheer how an amazing set of events had come about. They were sitting on a bench in Rainshine Meadow Park. Sipping cups of tea, they had purchased from The Share Shack. Nearby Funshine was watching over a Cub. One who was Care a Lot's latest rare bundle of joy. "Come on, Cheer" said Wish. We wish to know how you and Funshine ended up as Mates with a Cub.

Cheer blushed. For the story she was about to tell would have some embarrassing details. Yet she decided to let it all out. After all it was most likely Secret and Surprise knew what happened. Surprise was known for loudly blurting things out. Better for Cheer to fess up so the facts did not get overblown down the line. Best Friend and Wish were soon entranced as Cheer told all.

It had all begun when Funshine went to leave a Brochure for Cheer to read. Cheer had been busy with her duties as a Care Council member. Funshine and Superstar had both tried to convince Cheer to take a Winter vacation. Funshine had suddenly taken ill in Cheer's home. Cheer ended up taking care of the ill Funshine. She had even given him a bath. Funshine was embarrassed at first as Cheer had used a sprayer to wash certain areas of the male's body. Then he began to enjoy it. Cheer also enjoyed what she was seeing and doing. She made sure to give Funshine one more bath before he left for home after recovering.
Cheer was a bit sad to let Funshine go back home.

However, Cheer did decide to go with Funshine to the ski resort in two weeks, but only as a friend. Yet they would end up nose to nose in a Jacuzzi. Superstar had unintentionally witnessed it. Later that day she asked Cheer "I hope you found it hot and steamy in there." To which Cheer had giggled out "we certainly did!" Cheer had certainly enjoyed her venture with Funshine.

Later Cheer told Funshine to drop by her place whenever he was sore and achy from a workout. Funshine accepted the offer. Cheer would give Funshine a bath. Then a massage. It became a routine both began to enjoy a little too much.

Then came a day Cheer had decided to run for Charity. She ended up achy and sore. Cheer invited Funshine over. She enticed Funshine to soak in the tub with her. Cheer wore a bathing suit as she soaked in the tub with Funshine. She did not want him to see too much of her when her wet fur was slicked down.

Then Cheer had Funshine give her a massage. Funshine gladly did so. However, he wished she was not in a bathing suit. After all he was a bare bear in the tub and out. When his fur was wet and slicked down Cheer could get quite an eyeful. Which is why she so enjoyed massaging him immediately after a bath. No toweling or fur drying! However, the Male didn't mind if Cheer saw too much. Funshine was proud of his male Bear physique. How he wished Cheer wouldn't mind having more of her body seen by him.

Now Cheer sighed as she enjoyed the massage. She actually found herself wishing Funshine would massage her in an intimate way. Yet he managed not to go too far. He had heard sometimes patience could lead to rewards.

A week later Funshine came up limping during a relay race. Cheer hired Lots a Heart to haul Funshine in her cart to Cheer's home. There he could safely recover from his injury. Cheer was afraid Funshine could fall at home while alone. After a light meal Cheer gave Funshine a bath. As she lathered him with soap she jokingly said "I had better not wash too close to a certain thing. I might wake it up."

Funshine laughed and said, "I wouldn't t mind and neither would you know what." Fifteen minutes later Funshine was one satisfied Male Bear. Cheer had really gotten an eyeful and more. However, she had really enjoyed the experience. Doing things with a Boy could be fun in a whole new way.

Cheer knew she was playing with fire. Boys will be Boys and Girls will be Girls. Funshine also realized things may go too far. A Boy could get a Girl pregnant if things did go too far. Cheer could get ostracized if she got pregnant as an unmated Female. The two Bears had a serious discussion. Then quietly got prepared to do something which would shake up Care a Lot. Soon a Male and a Female sprang to action.

Funshine did something he never dreamed he would do. Just like his Great Grams Bear he eloped. Care a Lot and The Forest of Feelings soon had gossipers spreading the news. Cheer and Funshine had run off together! Most of Care a Lot was surprised by the news.

However, two Bears only giggled knowingly. Also, one Care Cousin Cat. Proud Heart Cat had accidentally seen some things during a night prowl patrol. Cheer had forgotten to close the curtains as Funshine lay spread out on a padded table. Proud Heart tried to tear her eyes from the unexpected Show. Curiosity overcame the Cat. She watched wide eyed outside.

Finally Proud Heart slunk off into the night. She let out a giggle then caterwauled. "What an unexpected Show that was" she laughingly mumbled to herself.

Surprise and Secret also had ways of finding things out. The two had a bet between them whether Cheer and Funshine would soon announce the date for a Mating Ritual. Or run off together and elope. Surprise bet that the two would run off together. Surprise was one happy Bear when she collected Ten Care Credits from Secret. For Cheer and Funshine did elope.

The news was spread by gossipers throughout Care a Lot and The Forest of Feelings. Cheer and Funshine returned a week later as a Mated Pair. Now their massage sessions d became fun time for a newly Mated Couple. However, they were quite busy for a few weeks.

First Funshine had to find a buyer for his old home. He and Cheer were very busy for a while moving things from Funshine's place to Cheer's home. Soon it was their home. A cozy den for two newly Mated Bears.

Another Bear had found herself a new den. Daydream purchased Funshine's old home. For her the house became a dream come true. For it had been built in a style much liked by Daydream. Now there were two happy new households in Care a Lot.

Cheer and Funshine enjoyed a relaxing dinner in their home. Then got ready to enjoy a massage session. As Funshine prepared to give Cheer a Massage she had suddenly removed her bikini. "We're mates now. I don't need to wear this" she said as she flung first her bikini top. Then she flung her bikini bottom. Cheer clamored up onto a table with a padded top.

"Massage me where I've never been massaged before" giggled Cheer. Funshine gladly obliged. It was quite a massage for Cheer. Soon a satisfied Female gave a Male a satisfying massage in return. Cheer and Funshine had found the perfect way to be a very happy couple.

A few weeks later the now mated Bears prepared for another of their playful massage sessions. Cheer sighed happily as she was caressed by her Mate's loving hand paws. Cheer then decided to do things differently this time.

"You are proud of your athletic prowess, Dear" said Cheer with a gleam in her eyes. "See if you can jump up on the table with me!" Funshine literally sprang up beside Cheer.

"This is small place to cuddle up to each other my Dear Cheer" said Funshine with a grin. Cheer pulled him closer to her body. She rubbed his furry buttocks with her hand paws. She had her nose up to his.

"We're not here to just cuddle" cooed Cheer. The twosome managed to not fall off the table. They did manage to do something very enjoyable Couples sometimes engage in.

Later that evening the two were side by side in their bed. Funshine had dozed off. Just as Cheer got done adjusting her pillow, she felt something in her lower abdomen. "I have heard sometimes a Female can feel when conception occurs" Cheer thought to herself. "Nah, it can't be." Cheer then dozed off.

In Cheer's womb something wondrous had occurred. A new Cub began to form. The Couple sleeping side by side would soon have their Lives changed forever, in a very good way. Inside Cheer's body a fetal heart would soon begin to beat. The newest caring heart in Care a Lot.

Despite Take Care's efforts to keep something confidential the Care a Lot rumor mill was soon in full tell all mode. Cheer and Funshine did try to beat the gossipers to telling the news. "Surprise, you're too late" yelled Surprise when Cheer began to tell her. "It is no secret to me" whispered Secret as Funshine began to tell her. Soon all of Care a Lot and The Forest of Feelings was reeling from the news. Cheer and Funshine were expecting a Cub!

Grumpy actually smiled as Cheer said "well Brother Dear. You are going to be Uncle Grumpy to a Cub!" Share was so ecstatic she added a new item to The Share Shack's menu. The Cub Sandwich. Sulky frowned at first when informed she was getting a new male or female cousin. Her face suddenly beamed. "Me teach her or him what to do," said the oft mischievous Bear. Share laughed. "I'm not sure if Cheer and Funshine would want to hear that!"

Sulky giggled. Then she Drop Kicked a foam ball across the room. Watching wide eyed as it ricocheted then bounced off her mother's butt. "Score" Sulky yelled.

During the following months Funshine and Cheer made the preparations a growing Family would need to do. Surprise Bear was delighted to help Superstar throw a Cub Shower for Cheer. Superstar was a bit awed to think she would soon be "Aunt Superstar". She hoped the Cub would be an active Bear just like she and her brother.

Take Care Bear was a bit surprised when Cheer asked her about having a planned home birth. Care Bear babies are often delivered much faster than Humans. So, Cubs were sometimes born at home or wherever the mother was when the Birth Process began.

When Share had gone into Labor with Sulky she had been walking down a street. Luckily Grizzle and Lovalot had been there to help. The once mistrusted Grizzle had acted heroically as he helped deliver Sulky into the Care Bear world. So, Cheer invited Lovalot and Grizzle to stay with her and Funshine as much as possible. Just in case this became a such a sudden birth.

It turned out to be the right thing to do. Funshine left the house to get some needed groceries. Cheer and Lovalot were chatting as Grizzle and Miracle Joy were assembling a Cub crib. Without warning Cheer's water broke. "Hey hey, my Cub is on its way" yelled Cheer.

"I'll go get the Doctor" said Grizzle as he headed for the door. "Wait, I think it's too late for that gasped Cheer. Miracle Joy stood back and watched in awe and wonder. Lovalot tried to help. However once again it was Grizzle who got to help a Cub greet the light of day. This Cub couldn't t wait to get born. Grizzle soon had his paws full of a newborn Cub.

After a flick of Grizzle's finger on its nose a newborn Cub let out a soft wail. Funshine rushed in and threw a bag of groceries onto a coffee table. "Oh Cheer" gasped Funshine as Grizzle tied the umbilical cord. Meanwhile Lovalot found some scissors. She used the flames of a lighter to sterilize the scissors. Then cut the cord. Grizzle handed the wet newborn to Lovalot. Lovalot tenderly toweled the Cub's damp fur.

Then Lovalot held the Cub so Funshine could see it. "Oh boy" he yelled. "What is it" gasped the still panting Cheer. Lovalot grinned and held the still crying Cub up by the armpits so Cheer could get a good look.

"Look what is sticking out for all to see" giggled Lovalot. Cheer could see a newborn male Cub's Penis pointing right at her. Cheer let out a joyous yell. "Oh boy oh boy! That is a boy! Let me hold him for minute."

Cheer's face was beaming as she held the newest male Bear in Care a Lot. "Look at Mommy's little boy" said Cheer with a new Mother's pride. Cheer reluctantly handed her Cub back to Lovalot. Miracle Joy now got closer to see the Cub. "Can I be the first to put a diaper on him" she asked. With a little guidance from Lovalot her daughter got her wish. The Cub wriggled as if to avoid a diaper. "He is sure one feisty little boy," laughed the young Female. Then handed the Cub to Funshine. "Watching him get born was awesome," said Miracle Joy.

Funshine cradled his newborn son in his furry arms. The Cub flailed its legs and arms. "Gees Cheer" said Funshine. "Miracle Joy is right. We have one feisty Cub!"

Cheer giggled. "Then I guess his name is Feisty Bear!" Miracle Joy was ecstatic. "I knew it" she said. The rest of that day would be one of many new firsts for Cheer and Funshine. Funshine set a record pace as he ran to inform Take Care of Feisty's sudden birth. The new parents watched as Take Care gave the Cub a proper Newborn Cub Exam. Each could hardly wait for their chance to diaper him. Or to bathe him.

Grumpy and Share dropped by to see the newborn. Sulky was fascinated to look at the Cub. Then she and Share watched as Cheer went to change the Cub's diaper. Suddenly a stream of Pee arced onto Cheer's shoulder. "He good shot with Pee pee" yelled Sulky with glee. Cheer just laughed it off. "I never thought I'd get a thrill out of being Peed on!" Share laughed.

"Get used to it. Even a girl Cub will manage to find a way to Pee on you. Sulky is an expert on that." Sulky flashed a mischievous grin. Soon Cheer was cradling her diapered Cub. A few hours later Lovalot showed Cheer and Funshine the proper way to bathe a newborn. Lovalot asked Grizzle to get some photos of the bath session.

Both parents got quite wet as their feisty little Boy flailed his arms and legs in the Cub bassinet. Lovalot seemed to enjoy the shower the Cub gave her. Then Lovalot gave some pointers on ways to make diapering a Cub easier. Including how to avoid future Pee shots. Throughout the instruction period Miracle Joy listened and watched in fascination. The young Female sure hoped she would be one of the Cub's future sitters. During the whole time Grizzle had just quietly watched and photographed. He captured images which would give two parents a lifetime of enjoyment.

Before Lovalot, Miracle Joy, and Grizzle left for home they were handed a Thank You Gift from two ecstatic Parents. Somehow two exhausted Parents got some sleep that night. Neither minded getting up when the Cub cried. Then once again falling asleep after the most momentous and tiring day of their Lives.

In the days that followed the new Parents followed a new routine. Some things stayed the same. Some had to be modified. Such as their massage sessions. Which now began with a Cub Massage for Feisty.

Cheer had read that it was best to massage Cubs without a diaper. To give the developing Cub better future body coordination. Cheer found out that massaging Feisty's foot paws often made him Pee. The first time it had happened Feisty hit Cheer just under the chin. So, Cheer and Funshine learned to strategically place a washcloth to block any Pee Shots.

Cheer and Funshine would also need a Cub sitter every so often. Miracle Joy and Wonder Heart vied to get the job. Each was promised to get a chance. So,Cheer had them over to learn what to do.

Each young Female got a chance to bathe the Cub. "Oh, he's really cute while in a Cub Bath. I wonder if he knows he is giving us a bath too with all his kicking" mused Wonder Heart.

Then each young Female got her chance to diaper Feisty. Miracle Joy had already had one chance to diaper Feisty. Wonder Heart hadn't. "Hes a Boy so make sure this thing of his is in and tucked down," said Cheer. "If not, he may end up peeing in his face if lying down. When I was a Teen Cub I neglected to get Tugs diapered properly. He did pee on his chest. Just missing his face."

Miracle Joy giggled. "I certainly wouldn't like such a shower." So it was that Cheer and Funshine found the perfect sitters for Feisty. Still both Parents always worried a bit when Feisty was not with them. Which is why both were now at the park with him. To get some fresh air and enjoy a fine day.

Best Friend was just finishing her tea as Cheer finished her story. Wish had just a bit left in her cup. "Great story" Cheer said Best Friend.

Wish grinned. "It certainly was. Oh my, I still have some tea left. I am tempted to grab one of Share's sandwiches named in Feisty's honor." They all paused as they heard a Cub cry. They saw Funshine change Feisty's diaper. Then he walked over with Feisty. Who was now whimpering a bit.

"Hi Wish. Hi Best Friend. Cheer, I think Feisty needs something only his Mommy Bear can give him." In a matter of minutes Feisty was getting what he needed. As Feisty nursed on Cheer his mother's face was beaming. Cheer turned her head back toward Wish and Best Friend.

"I hope you liked my story. I was playing with fire as I flirted with Funshine. So,we got Mated. Fire can be a bad thing. Also, a good thing. The fire that burned between me and Funshine ended up being a good one. Which is why I now have a feisty little Cub nursing on me!"