DISCLAIMER- I do not own Wild Kratts.

I hope you enjoy this story! Almost all the WK fanfics I write will all be in a "series" together, so to understand them, you'll need to read them in order. This is episode 2- Valentine's Day. This is a Caviva story, btw, so if you're a Caviva fan, enjoy! If you aren't a Caviva fan, enjoy!

Oh, and I know it's like nowhere near V-Day, but I did write this around that time! Just pretend! :3

(One more thing- I know this, but bald eagles lay their eggs in February. I just pushed it all back a bit, how bout a late season or something? I just needed an animal devoted to their mate, and one who is spectacular to look at, so I picked the bald eagle. But, the dates are just a little off, because of what month Valentine's falls on. That's all :3)

Wild Kratts- Valentine's Day (episode 2)

Chapter 4

Martin, feeling like he and his brother were straying apart, walked aboard the Tortuga in a glum state.

"Hey, MK." Jimmy Z said. "Why so blue-? Let me rephrase..."

"Oh, it's nothing." Martin said, wanting to keep it a secret, realizing that Chris and Aviva must have had a good reason to keep it from the others.

Jimmy shrugged, taking a bite from his pizza.

Martin walked off to his room.

...

The sun was starting to lower in the sky and Aviva and Chris decided that it was time to go back.

Chris swung his leg over the buzz bike, then patted on the spot of the seat behind him, looking at Aviva.

She climbed on it, scooting close and wrapping her arms around him

"Okay. Let's go." Chris said, rising it off the ground.

Chris drove slowly in the low light. He also took the back way in an attempt that the crew didn't see them together and also to make the trip longer.

"I'll put the bug bike away." Aviva said as they pulled up to the Tortuga.

"Alright." Chris said getting off and sticking his arm out for Aviva to hold as she got off.

Chris just stared adoringly at her for a moment while she blushed and smiled. She then suddenly raised up on her tip-toes and pressed her lips to his. Slowly pulling away she said "I had fun today, thank you." She then leaned down and pushed the bug bike towards the garage, leaving Chris standing happy for a moment.

Then staggering for a step or two, he walked back towards the Tortuga's main entrance.

He quickly made his way through the main room, thankful it was late and Jimmy and Koki weren't there. Probably getting dinner or something.

He walked into his room, almost jumping when he saw Martin there, reading a magazine.

"Oh, hi Martin." He said, hoping that Martin wouldn't question where he'd been. But it was worse. He already knew.

"So, are you dating Aviva?" He asked, looking over and Chris and walking over to him.

"I uh, um..." Chris was a little shocked that he'd known.

"I already know. I saw you and Aviva sitting on that cliff, being all lovey dovey and such. Why didn't you tell any of us? Why didn't you tell me?!" Martin asked.

"Okay, look. I am dating Aviva. I have been for about a month now. And well, I am sorry I didn't tell you, I truly am. But we didn't know how you all would react if you knew. So we kept it a secret." Chris replied, truly looking sorry.

Martin just stared for a moment, taking it in. "It's-It's alright. I understand." Martin assured Chris.

"Thanks bro." Chris said, letting out a breath he didn't know he was holding.

Suddenly there was a knock at the door.

"Come in!" Martin shouted.

Koki poked her head in. "Have either of you seen Aviva? Her desk is a mess, it's late, she hasn't eaten anything, and she's not back yet!"

"I-I'm sure she's just out for a walk..." Chris said, giving an uneasy side glance at Martin.

"Alright..." Koki shut the door.

"She was just putting the buzz bike away." Chris said, nervous and somewhat confused. "I'd think she's be back by now..."

"I'm sure she's fine..." Martin encouraged.

"Yeah..."

...

Chris was awoken late at night from an uneasy sleep by the sound of his creature pod. He drowsily pulled it from his pocket.

Suddenly something hit him. Aviva! He answered it quickly, sitting up, almost fully awake now.

He answered it, expecting to see Aviva, but shocked at who he did see. "Donita!"

"Ah, Chris." Donita replied, a smirk on her face. "I'm glad you could answer."

"What are you doing with Aviva's creature pod?" Chris demanded, even though he had a really good idea.

"About that. You see, I want eagles. And you want..." She turned the communication device around to reveal Aviva gagged, tied and chained up. "...your girl. How 'bout a trade. you bring me eagles, I free Aviva. You have 24 hours to decide. If you don't bring me those eagles, Aviva will stay locked up with me." She laughed menacingly, then hung up.

Chris was just staring at the black screen. His hands became numb and the creature pod dropped to the bed. Chris still stared and held his hands as if he still were holding it. After recollecting himself, he could feel tears running down his cheeks. How was he supposed to decide?! He loved Aviva, but he also loved the eagles and their freedom. This was an impossible decision.

He wrapped his arms around his legs and rested his chin on his knees, letting in sorrow, fear, guilt, and regret. He felt like a rock was in his throat and like his chest was frozen yet on fire. His eyes were burning, and the taste of salt in his mouth from his tears that were sticky, but not stopping.

He had to save Aviva! But he couldn't just give Donita the eagles. Chris was trying to be quiet so not to wake Martin, but he failed. Martin leaned over the bunk and looked at Chris. Instantly he jumped down and sat next to him.

"Bro, what's wrong?" Martin asked frantically.

"I know where Aviva is..." Chris murmured.

The worst came to Martin's mind and he went flush, though you couldn't tell in the dark room. He reluctantly asked the question he didn't want to know the answer to; "...Where is she?"

"Donita Danata has her locked up." Chris replied quietly.

A rush of relief came over Martin, but then his dread rebuilt as he realized that she was locked up with Donita.

"Donita said she'd make a trade. If we bring her the eagles, then she'll free Aviva. But if we don't in the next 24 hours, Donita will keep Aviva prisoner." Chris said.

"What are we going to do then?" Martin asked.

Suddenly an idea came to Chris. "Bring her the eagles!" He leaped out of his bed and slipped on his power suit. "If she wants them..." Chris said, touching his eagle feather from Screech and activating "... then she's gonna get them. C'mon! Lets save Aviva!"

Martin ran after Chris. "I think we should wake Jimmy and Koki in case we need backup." Martin said.

Chris nodded in agreement. Martin went running off to Koki's room, but then Chris stopped him. "Wait. Please don't tell them about Aviva and me."

"Don't worry, bro. Your secret's safe with me." He then went running down the hall again.

...

Chris and Martin were in eagle form. Koki and Jimmy were on buzz bikes.

"Alright gang." Martin spoke. "Let operation 'Save-Aviva-And-Keep-The-Eagles-From-Being-Made-Into-Clothing' commence!" They all took off into the air.

But then Jimmy brought up the question "Where are we going?" That made everyone freeze.

Chris answered first. "I'll fly higher and get a bird's eye view on this. A big, pink jet can't hide from an eagles sight!" He soared higher, scanning the area. He'd finally found it. It was sitting... in his and Aviva's secret meeting spot... He bit his lip, realizing Martin would recognize this area. He shook it off. "Follow me!" Chris said, then dove down to Donita's jet.

The closer he came, the more he could feel his rage growing. He began to feel more unlike himself every foot he came closer. He landed on the jet, Martin landing next to him moments later. Jimmy and Koki hid in the bushes in case they needed a surprise attack.

Chris wanted to bring Donita out. He knew how. He dug his claws into the metal of the jet, making an awful screeching noise. He kept doing this until Donita came running out, screaming to stop ruining her beautiful jet.

"Bring Aviva out!" Chris glared at her.

"Give me my eagles, then I will." Donita replied.

Chris felt his rage growing stronger. He flew at Donita, lifting her up by her arms with his talons.

"AHH!" She screamed as Chris flew her over the edge of the cliff, a far drop to the bottom.

Chris was menacingly grinning, a hint of insanity in his eyes. His tone was still harsh and threatening though. "Let Aviva free, and I promise you'll live."

But before Donita could answer, Martin slammed into Chris, pushing both him and Donita back onto land. Donita dropped from his talons and fell to the rock floor.

"Chris! What's wrong with you?!" Martin was shouting at Chris.

"What's wrong with me? What's wrong with you?! I'm trying to save Aviva!"

Donita was slowly backing away from the rising feud between the two brothers.

Soon their battle of words became a battle of claws.

Chris had been the first to strike. Even though they both clawed each other, Martin was only defending himself from his brother's attacks. Chris didn't even realize what he was doing.

"Stop it you two!" Koki rode her bike between the two of them. "Chris, what's gotten into you?!"

Chris just stared. He could hear Donita run into her just. He flew right in after her. Dabio, unknowing that Chris had just flown in right that minute, slammed the door close; no one gets in, no one gets out.

Chris imediatly flew to the back of the jet where Aviva was.

There, he found her gagged, tied, and chained.

"Mrr-Mawmow! Mrr-Mamow!" Aviva mumbled with the gag on. Chris deactivated to take it off her, but was just surprised when he found his wrists had just been chained before he ever got the chance. Looking over his shoulder, he saw Donita spinning a key around her finger. She then signaled for Dabio to finish tying him up. He grabbed him and twisted the ropes and chains around him and gagged him. He then shoved him down to the floor next to Aviva.

Once Donita and Dabio left, Chris started to rub his face on the side of the jet in an attempt to take off the gag. Aviva rolled her eyes and bit his gag and tore it off.

"Thanks, heh heh." She was irritatly glaring at him. He bit her gag and yanked it off, like she had done with him. "Before you say anything, I know. I failed." He hung his head. "I'm sorry."

After a moments pause Aviva said "At least you're cute." She rolled her eyes. Then in a more serious tone she said "I have faith we'll get out of this. I know we will."

Chris looked up. "Wait, I have an idea."

Like the cliff hanger? Next chapter will be up soon. Thanks for reading! R&R!

~DawnFire