"Did you have a good day sweetheart?" Ozone asked as he and Tiberius tucked Maya into her little nest later that night. Snuggling the teddy bear that her mother had gotten her, the young kitten nodded her head. She yawned sleepily. Smiling, both of her parents gently placed a small kiss on her forehead. Purring, Maya mumbled, "Bet you'll never guess what I wished for…"
"Hm, I don't know. Was it perhaps all the cookies and milk in the world?" Tiberius guessed, nuzzling Maya. Giggling as she batted at his beak playfully, the kitten replied, "No Mommy, that's my second wish!" Curling his tail around their daughter, Ozone chimed in, "Something you want more than cookies and milk?! I wonder what it could be!" Wagging her fluffy tail, Maya couldn't resist any longer as she blurted out, "I wished for a baby brother!"
Hearing that, Ozone and Tiberius gave each other a sideways glance. They could tell that the other was worried about what Maya was asking for. Their daughter didn't notice their concern as she yawned and mumbled, "I'd love to have a baby brother." Nuzzling her lovingly, Tiberius whispered, "I'm pretty sure you would sweetie." Pulling a little pink blanket over the kitten to keep her warm, Ozone murmured, "Get some sleep baby girl."
"I love you Mommy and Daddy…" Maya purred, closing her green eyes. Hugging her teddy bear with her taloned front paws, she fell asleep. "Good night Maya," Ozone murmured, stroking her fur with his paw. Kissing her cheek, Tiberius added, "Sweet dreams darling." Looking up at the hairless cat next to him, the red tail motioned for him to follow. The pair went outside to have a little talk.