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"Blanket Fort"
Krolia deposited an armful of blankets outside a large structure made of blankets that was on top of her nest. She scavenged the blankets from the supply closets throughout the base. Two little heads popped out of the front of the blanket fort. Her little kits were playing together, which both surprised and didn't surprise her at the same time. It didn't surprise her as they were twins, but it did surprise her, because they were opposite genders and didn't look like each other. Her daughter looked more Galra, but her son took after her late mate. She was just glad the twins loved each other.
Keith smiled and reached for the blankets. "Thanks, Mama! Here, Acxa."
Acxa took the blankets her twin handed her. "Thanks, Mama. Thanks, Keith."
She disappeared back into the fort. Keith hesitated long enough to get a short nuzzle from his mom before he joined his sister. Krolia smiled and settled into the nest as best she could without disturbing her kits' fort. She peeked into the fort and saw the cutest scene. Acxa was simply handing her younger twin blankets, and Keith was putting blankets up, his little tongue poking out in concentration. She could tell the construction was almost complete. She was confused as to why the fort was so big though. If it was just for the three of them, it was way too big, but if her two kits had conned other Blades into joining them... Krolia's eyes landed on the door just as a knock was heard. Krolia called out, "Come in."
Kolivan, Antok, Thace, and Ulaz entered the room. Suddenly, Keith dashed out of the blanket fort with a cry of "They're here!"
He flung himself at Antok, who caught the little kit easily. "Hello, kit."
Keith lightly touched Antok's mask. "Why do you still have this on?"
"Because you didn't give me time to take it off." Antok removed his mask, leaving Keith touching his cheek. Keith purred and nuzzled Antok before he was set back on his feet. The little kit scampered back inside the enormous blanket fort.
Krolia approached the four older Blades. "So, my kits conned you into joining us?"
"They are very persuasive," Kolivan insisted.
Krolia grabbed Kolivan's braid and yanked on it lightly. "They have you on a short leash, don't they?"
Thace laughed. "Yes, they do. The two of them could probably run this base in a few deca-phoebes."
Krolia smiled, releasing Kolivan's braid. "I know you're joking, Thace."
Ulaz stepped closer to his mate. "He's only half joking, Krolia. Our kits have no idea the power they hold. All five of us would decimate anything or anyone who poses a threat to either of them. We would even face Zarkon himself."
Krolia smiled even bigger. It was true. As a race, Galra prized kits immensely, and she had been gifted two at the same time. She adored her kits and was pleased that her childhood pack did as well.
Speaking of her kits, they both poked their heads out of the blanket fort. Acxa was the one who extended the invitation. "It's ready. Come on in."
Krolia entered first with the Blades following. When all five adults joined the two kits, the adults were amazed how much room there was. There was plenty of room, even with a Galra as large as Antok inside. Keith clamored up into his mom's lap, and Acxa climbed into Ulaz's lap. The two kits yawned as building the fort took a lot of energy, and the air inside the fort was warm and cozy. Krolia purred to her youngest kit, and Ulaz groomed Acxa. The two kits closed their eyes, enjoying the attention.
Kolivan watched his entire pack. Krolia was carding her claws through her son's black headfur while purring to him. Ulaz was grooming Acxa's blue headfur while Thace groomed the white headfur of his mate. Antok was behind him, undoing his braid. He knew his mate loved to run his claws through the white strands. When he felt his mate's claws, Kolivan purred softly. He was glad he decided to have Krolia and her kits as part of his pack.
Fin