A Humanized story. Heatwave and Quickshadow are happily married and live in the town of Fort Worth Texas. They have good friends there and are very happy. But they don't have any children of their own. That is when they decide to adopt. They adopt a three year old named Hot shot who is very sweet and full of love. They bond with him deeply rather quickly. But soon they hit a rocky patch and they will face it as a family. (Humanized)

chapter 1

Heatwave and Quickshadow were married and very happy. They lived in Fort Worth Texas and many of their friends live there. But they were sad they didn't have any children to call their own. They couldn't have children biologically so they decided to adopt. They were wondering what kind of child to adopt and what age. After much discussion they decided to adopt a young child one who was about 3-5 years old. They got a bed and toys and set up the room. They hoped the child would be happy living with them.

They were super excited about this. They went to an orphanage to select a child. There they saw there were many children available for adoption. They were many kids ages 3-5. They didn't know which one to pick. Then they saw a boy with messy blonde hair and big blue eyes he was sitting by himself looking alone. He was drawing something.

Heatwave and Quickshadow came over too him. "Hello there," Heatwave said.

"Hi," Quickshadow said.

"Oh, hello," he said.

"I am Heatwave Flamezer and this my wife Quickshadow what is your name?" Heatwave asked.

"Hot shot," Hot shot said.

"That is a very nice name," Quickshadow said.

"Oh thank you," Hot shot said.

"How old are you?" Heatwave asked.

"Three," Hot shot said.

"You sure are cute," Quickshadow said.

Hot shot smiled at her.

"What are you drawing?" Heatwave asked.

"Fire truck," Hot shot said and showed them. It was very nice drawing of one. He was very good at drawing.

"That is a very good drawing," Heatwave said. "I am firefighter so I actually ride on fire trucks and help put out fires," he said.

"That is really cool," Hot shot said. "I think Firefighters are pretty cool, I also like baseball, I love the Texas Rangers," he said. "Some day I hope to have a mommy or a daddy or both," he said.

"Hot shot would you like to come home with us?" Quickshadow asked.

"You mean it?" Hot shot asked.

"We sure do," Heatwave said. "Go get your things," he said.

Hot shot raced off to grab his stuff. Heatwave and Quickshadow filled out the paperwork and they were all ready to go. Hot shot climbed into the car and got into the car seat his new parents had for him and he sat down in it. He waved good bye to the orphanage and was headed to his new home.

Hot shot felt kind of shy and unsure of his new home at first. But Heatwave and Quickshadow did their best to make him feel loved and safe. Hot shot finally settled down after a few days he started to call Heatwave Daddy and started to call Quickshadow mummy because he heard refer to herself as that to him and explain to him in the UK where she is from they call mothers mummy so he wanted to call her that. It was great that Hot shot was comfortable and it was just in time for the family reunion. Hot shot never been to the Flamezer family reunion before and it was going to be his first time meeting the family on his father's side. He met his mother's side in the UK via video chat he was yet to meet his father's side.

They headed off to Heatwave's parents house in another part of Texas. Once there at Heatwave's parents' house there were many cars parked there. Hot shot was wondering what they would be like. He was very nervous about this. They went inside and everyone was looking over their way. "Daddy their staring," Hot shot said getting close to Heatwave.

"They are just curious about you Hot shot," Heatwave told him.

"Let's introduce you to them, they really want to meet you," Quickshadow said.

Hot shot followed his parents towards the relatives. "So this must be young Hot shot," Heatwave's father said. "Such a handsome young boy," he said.

"Look at his isn't he just the cutest little boy?" Heatwave's mother said.

"Look at the little fella," Heatwave's brother Blazeburst said. "Hey there little fella I am your uncle Blazeburst, I'm your dad's big brother," he said.

"Hi," Hot shot said.

"Look at the little darling," said Blazeburst's wife Torchlight. "Kids come over and meet your cousin," she called.

"Coming mom!" three kids said and came up to them. "Hi Hot shot," they said.

"I am Brightfire," said the only girl.

"I am Blazeburst Jr." Blazeburst Jr. said.

"I am Burnstrike," said Burnstrike.

"Hi," Hot shot said.

"Look at this little guy," said Sunfire Heatwave's sister. "Hello Hot shot I am Sunfire your father's older sister," she said.

"Talk about fine boy," said Strongthrust Sunfire's husband. "Hey you two come over here and say hi to your cousin," he said.

Two kids came over a boy and a girl.

"Hello Hot shot I am Heatstroke," said the boy.

"I am Sunburst," said the girl.

"Hi," Hot shot said.

"Look at him isn't he precious," said an old lady. "Hello Hot shot I am your great grandma Flamezer," she said.

"Hi," Hot shot said.

Hot shot got curious and started look around and bumped into someone. "Well if isn't my new great nephew." the big guy said. "I am your great Uncle Motorrun," he said.

"You sure are big," Hot shot said looking up at him.

"I guess I am, I was once a very small kid, but as you can see not any more," Motorrun said laughing.

Hot shot saw there were all kinds of people there aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, grandparents, moms, dads, brothers, sisters and cousins. Then suddenly a cake was brought out and Hot shot found himself being brought to a table. "Welcome to the family Hot shot!" everyone said. Hot shot was very happy and it was his favorite cake too, chocolate. There were even presents that were brought, he got games, books and toys.

"So is Hot shot doing well since you adopted him?" Heatwave's father asked.

"Yes he finally managed to settle the observation went great and now he is our child because it has been finalized. We are so happy to have him as our own." Heatwave said.

"Yes, we are so happy he is a wonderful child," Quickshadow said. "He has filled our lives full of so much joy," she said. "We love him so much," she said smiling seeing how happy Hot shot was being welcomed into the family. It warmed her heart to see it.

"Mummy look at this!" Hot shot said showing her a plush horse.

"Very nice Hot shot," Quickshadow said.

"Daddy look I got a fire truck." Hot shot said showing Heatwave the toy.

"I see that," Heatwave said smiling. "Looks great son," he told him.

Hot shot came up to them with a book he got. "Can one of you read it to me?" Hot shot asked looking at them with his big blue eyes.

"I will read it to you," Heatwave's father said.

Hot shot followed him and went over the chair the his grandpa was sitting in. "Okay up in my lap," he told him. Hot shot climbed into his grandpa's lap. He was eager to hear the story. Hot shot looked at the pictures as his grandpa read the story.

Soon Hot shot dozed off as it was drawing to a close. "Awe little fella is all tuckered out." Heatwave's mother said as she watched Quickshadow pick up Hot shot who was fast asleep.

"We better head home now," Heatwave said.

"Good idea," Quickshadow said.

Hot shot was very healthy he was also very active he loved to run, jump, climb and play. It was hard for him to keep still as it is for most three year olds. He loved sports especially baseball. He loved his parents very much and they loved him. Heatwave and Quickshadow were very happy to have such a happy and healthy child all their own. Hot shot filled their lives with so much joy they couldn't things could ever go wrong.

However life is a fickle creature and things can change in a heartbeat.

It was right around the time Hot shot was going to turn four. He was happy he was going to celebrate his birthday with a family for the first time. He was very excited about it. He soon noticed he wasn't feeling well his left leg really hurt and complaining about the pain. He was tired too and he felt pretty bad.

Today was his birthday and the celebration was going well but Hot shot was laying on couch he wasn't looking too good. Quickshadow being a pediatric nurse looked him over his left leg was badly swollen it had lump that was warm to the touch. Hot shot cried when she touched his leg. "Oh poppet mummy is so sorry," Quickshadow said with a coo.

Then she felt his forehead. He felt quite hot. Then she left to get the thermometer. "Keep it under your tongue," Quickshadow said coming back with it. Hot shot did as she told him. Then the thermometer beeped. Quickshadow took it out and looked at it. "Heatwave we need to get Hot shot to Cook Children's Hospital, he has a high fever and his leg is in bad shape," Quickshadow said.

They took him too the car to take him to the hospital. His granny then handed a plush rhino she pulled out of a present bag. "Here I want you to take this with you so you won't be scared," Heatwave's mom said with a coo.

Hot shot immediately took to the Rhino. "I love Rhinos." Hot shot said. "Roxy is her name." he said.

"We better get going," Quickshadow said as she buckled Hot shot in his car seat. "Ok now let's go," she said.

They left for the hospital. They were hoping to find out what is wrong with Hot shot.

To be continued.