Mungojerrie nuzzled his daughter. Kalea was crying, tears of joy running down her face.
"Daddy," she whispered.
They stood up. Kalea winced, remembering her ankle. Her father frowned.
"Are you okay?"
She smiled a little. "I've been better."
Romulus ran forward, and allowed her to lean on him.
"Come on Kae," he whispered in her ear. "Let's get you to Jenny's den."
Kalea quickly kissed his cheek as they headed to Jennyanydots's den.
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"You poor dear!" Jenny exclaimed, as the two kits entered her den.
There was a Queenkit already sitting on one of the beds. She was mostly white, exactly like Kalea. Except her fur was randomly patched with a bright ginger. Her hazel eyes sparkled mischievously.
"'Ello," she said merrily. "Oim Hera!"
Kalea couldn't help but grin. "I'm Kalea."
Hera's eyes widened. "So yo' moi cousin!"
Kalea tipped her head to one side, confused. "Huh?"
Hera laughed. "Oim Rumpleteaza' and Alonzo's daughter!"
So that's why they were so friendly to each other Kalea thought, remembering how her aunt and Alonzo had been sharing private glances all through the walk to the 'Yard.
Jenny smiled. "What a touching little reunion. Now, Kalea, you sit over here."
Kalea allowed Romulus to lift her gently onto the table. He smiled shyly at her. Kalea blushed.
Hera chuckled. "Awww, ain't that sweet!"
Romulus stuck his tongue out at the harlequin, who just giggled like her mother. Jenny rolled her eyes and started examining Kalea's swollen ankle. Kalea winced again.
"Sorry," Jenny apologized. "That's going to need a splint and some crutches."
Kalea groaned. "Great just what I need! Crutches!"