"Zilant.... Zilant..." A young doe poked her sleeping mate.

Zilant perked his dark blue ears without opening his eyes. "Yeah?"

"I'm going to Skokey's for a little while, then I'm visiting Aspen. Just wanted you to know."

Zilant smirked faintly. "Okay, thank you. Have fun." He drew in a deep breath and went back to sleep.

Fulu got up and stretched out her black legs. She shook her feathers, and picked her way out of the willow leaves. She soon trotted away towards the Playground. Skokey was still asleep, as usual on a weekend, and Fenqua was awake, feeding the twins. Fulu trotted up quietly, not to wake her brother.

"Hi, Fenqua." She said softly with a smile.

"Good morning, Fulu. What brings you here?" Fenqua responded with another smile.

"Well... I wanted to ask you and... well, you, something."

"Me? What do you need?"

Fulu sat down and flickered her black tipped ears. "Well, umm... I was wondering..." Fenqua waited somewhat impatiently for Fulu to gather her thoughts. "What's it like... being a mother?"

Fenqua smiled. "You've definately grown since I first saw you, Fulu. What's it like being a mother? Well... It's wonderful... To say the very least. It's so hard to describe. You really have to try it to understand."

"Oh..." Fulu looked down at the two fawns, gently nursing from Fenqua's belly. They looked so beautiful, the most beautiful things she's ever seen. "What was it like when you were pregnant?" She paused, "Other than the whole... emotion thing..."

"Well, you know all too well I didn't like the news at first. But I can't believe I felt that way. After realizing it was a blessing, I really enjoyed being pregnant... To an... extent." She chuckled softly. "I loved feeling these little guys kick. I think Fenkovan was the one kicking the most, but I could never be sure."

"And after they were born?"

"After they were born, I just couldn't imagine life without them. Even after the first few minutes of their life. I was a little annoyed that your brother wasn't there, but... Oh well, what will I ever do with him?" She smiled, looking over at Skokey curled up in a black and orange ball.

"They're that life-changing?"

"Oh yeah. If you don't think having a kid is life-changing, something must be wrong with you."

Fulu smiled, "I understand." She noticed the twins were done nursing, but before she could say anything to them, they fell right back to sleep.

"Don't worry, they always do that. They'll be back up in a few minutes."

"Actually..." Fenqua looked at her, and she flicked an ear. "I suppose I could stay for a while..." She smirked.

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It was later in the morning, but still a little ways from noon. Fulu just left the Playground after playing with her family, and decided to find the other doe she was looking for. If I were Aspen... she thought. She was still in the Birch Forest, looking around for that familiar landmark. She stopped by the Blue Bowl, and looked to her left. There it is. She trotted over in that direction and came to a rather large hill.

She walked up the hillside and tried to peek over to see if anyone was there. She finally reached the top, and saw a magpie doe sitting next to a golden stag. She looked at Aspen, trying to get used to her new look. She was so used to her magpie mask by now, she found her skull mask a little intimidating.

"Excuse me, Magnet? Aspen?" She quietly trotted over to them.

Magnet looked over to the young doe, smiling under his deer mask. "Hello, Fulu."

Aspen quickly turned her head to find her friend. "Fulu!"

Fulu smiled at her good friend, ridding herself of all unassuring feeling. It was still the same Aspen, why change mood because of her face? "Good morning."

Aspen slowly and carefully stood up, making it clear that there was something inside her. Her belly was plenty big now, it was obvious she was pregnant. Fulu came over so she stood infront of them.

She smiled, "How is everyone?"

Magnet looked to Aspen, and smiled back at Fulu. "Just fine these days."

Aspen nodded cheerfully. "Me and the little one are perfectly happy."

Fulu smiled even wider after Aspen's mentioning of her baby. "Do you know when your fawn will come yet?"

Aspen shook her head, "No, but it's gotta be soon. The little guy's getting impatient!" She placed one of her hooves in a better spot to keep her balance. "In fact, I think he's kicking right now."

Fulu gasped in excitement. "Can I feel?"

Aspen chuckled soflty, "Of course." She let Fulu come close and put her face on her belly.

A few moments passed, and soon Fulu let out a little squeal. "I felt him!" She backed away a little, "I haven't felt a fawn kick since Fenqua was still pregnant."

"It seems so long ago, doesn't it? They aren't that old, are they?" Magnet asked.

"Well... No... A few months, I'm guessing."

"Only a few months and she seems like she's taken care of fawns before. Being a mother must teach you something."

"Yeah, um... actually, Aspen, I wanted to ask you something..."

Aspen tilted her head, "Yes?"

"I was wondering... Well... What's it like?... Expecting a baby and all that..."

Aspen and Magnet looked at each other, a wide smile spreading on both their faces. Aspen stepped forward and gave Fulu a quick nuzzle. "So that's it, huh?" She whispered, which made Fulu blush.

"Expecting a baby? It's absolutely wonderful. And I know it's just gonna get better from here. But, you know, Fenqua's already a mother. You should ask her."

"I did this morning. But I still want a... a second opinion."

"A second opinion?" Magnet lifted an eyebrow.

"Y-yeah..." Fulu seemed to be getting nervous. "Do you think... Do you think I would be a good mother?"

Aspen sighed, and nuzzled her again, "You'd be a great mother. I know that."

Fulu blushed again after Magnet nodded in agreement. "Th-thank you.." she squeaked.

"I noticed you were getting impatient these days. I noticed you just staring at Fenqua's kids, like you were imagining something. Now I know what you were thinking of." Fulu smiled at her friend, but didn't say anything. "You better run, girl."

"Huh?"

"You're so ready to do this, you can't stand it. Run to him. You know that's what you want."

Fulu smiled and giggled, nuzzling both Magnet and Aspen before saying goodbye and running off back to the Pond. Zilant was wandering around the Pond, taking a few drinks and looking at his reflection. He noticed Fulu bounding towards him.

"Zilant?" She looked around their willow tree home. She spotted him across the water, and jumped off the cliff.

Zilant's ears pulled back a little in fear before noticing Fulu water walking. She ran elegantly across the smooth surface until finally coming to a stop in the safety of the shallows. They looked at each other, each of them smiling.

"I'm ready, Zilant. I'm so ready for this..."

Zilant stared at her. "Right now? It's only noon, Fulu..."

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THAS RIGHT. YOU KNOW IT.

i didnt feel like keeping it a secret like me and Avani did. that was WAY to hard to do.

SO IM TELLIN YA RIGHT NOW.

i swear, thisll be the last baby from me for a while XD Fulu feels left out O_o LOL

<3