Dark eyes watched the newcomers from the shadows.
Noche had chosen these shadows late last night when she had left that backward realm. She didn't understand most of it, but she understood that they were going to leave. Good. Then she could find out more about this place so unlike where she lived, and figure out how to get back to what she knew.
She stroked Alba's head, silently urging her to keep quiet. The beautiful bird had been a gift when her father first thought she was ready. She didn't know why he hadn't given First of the Daylight, or Luz, one, but she was grateful for Alba.
Luz walked up and sat down beside her. "What are you doing now, little sister?"
Noche turned her head toward him, then raised her finger to her lips. For some reason, no one else could hear him, but if she talked, they would hear her. She thought it was a new Aviar, but whenever she asked him, he wouldn't tell her anything.
Luz smiled. "All right, I'll be quiet. You can tell me later." He reached out to stroke Alba's head, but when he touched her, Alba let out a little squawk. Noche quickly put her finger over the bird's mouth, but it was too late. She glared at Luz, unsure of what he had done but sure that it had been him.
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