The long forgotten bond. (with Meepmeep lmao)

Sally wraps Alpha in a hug, her eyes dry still.

"Okay… so, first: we need to get you someplace safer than here."

Alpha nods, looking to Epsilon as they also embraced their mother.

"Where are we gonna go? And… are there any more like…" They gestured to Alpha

Sally nods, either unable or unwilling to say the words aloud.

"I have a place we can go. It is a ways away, but it is a safe haven for your people."

Epsilon sighed, leaning his head on Sally. "I would like to go."

Alpha smirked, tossing his head. "Me too."

Sally releases Alpha, picks up Epsilon, and climbs the ladder.

"Follow me, then." she calls.

Epsilon smiled brightly, scampering after their mother with much more vigor.

Alpha was a bit timid, but followed after, making gruff sounds as he ascended into the main area

"Wait- Alpha, are there any others down there?" Sally pauses, looking back.

Alpha perked up, turning around as he made an unnatural sound. Two more of those stolen children emerged from the shadows, both hunted by Sally before. They nervously shivered, looking up at her. "A-alpha?" One of them asked

Thought so… Sally thinks grimly. "What are your names?"

The first cleared her throat, taking another step forward. "I am… I am Chi. And this is Kappa." She muttered, gesturing to the black haired child who waved timidly.

Epsilon tilted their head, watching them. "There's more?"

Alpha nodded. "Many were stolen other than us Ep."

Sally looks around, sensing more. "I know there's more somewhere nearby. I need to find them, help them."

Chi took Kappa's hand, leading them toward the others. "I do too!! There must be a lot more!!"
Kappa simply nodded.

Epsilon looked up at their mother, touching her hand gently. "What are we gonna do, mama?"

Sally takes off into the forest, knowing everyone can keep up. Need to find them… help them… save them…

In seconds, she reaches their place. "Hello?"

The dark cavern was silent, only the glint of a few eerily glowing eyes were the evidence of the life within.

Epsilon, Alpha, Chi and Kappa all peeked inside, with epsilon holding his mother's hand tightly

Sally looks around. "I know you're here. I've come to right my wrongs."

A hiss was heard from the darkness as Epsilon took the initiative to step forward.
“She is my mama. And she loves me. And she wants to take care of you too.” They asserted