(Hashbrowns XD)
The day of the coup.
The thought crept into Cement’s mind before she was even fully awake. She didn’t open her eyes for a few more seconds, savoring the rapidly fading calmness of sleep.
Cement opened her eyes and stretched. She looked to her side for Russet. She gently reached forward and preened his face, waking him. Once his eyes were upon her, Cement wanted to say something. She wanted to share how afraid she was, confide in him. But how would that help? They needed to stay strong for their gang. She needed to stay strong for her mate. So she didn’t say anything, instead opting to nod silently.
(That is a cool name)
Fish Sticks jolted awake, looking around wildly, his wings raised. “Whaa-”
Fish Sticks almost fell out of the gutter before he spotted Ritz. “Oh.” He squawked, “It’s just you, Crackers.”
Fish Sticks yawned. “Whaddityasay?” He slurred while his beak was still gaping open.