Katianna ran around the beach program with Laurissa laughing at the game of tag. Immeidately, she changed into a cheetah and tagged the little girl and then stopped, nuzzling her with her head and then licking her. Laurissa giggled loudly as she pet the cheetah's soft fur knowing it was her mom. Instantly, she closed her eyes and in that instant, her form changed into the image of a young cheetah. Immediately, a cuddling and grooming session began. Kara watching from a blanket, where Daniel was sleeping. As she watched, she laughed softly. After Katianna's recent heartache, it was good to see her enjoying the time she had with her children. So many parents pulled away. This had been true on her own world... But not with Katianna. Suddenly, Daniel stirred. His bright eyes opened and looked at Kara. Then he smiled and gurgled reaching for his toes. She smiled back at his irrestiable image.
Suddenly, Katianna was at the blanket in her regular form once again with Laurissa by her side.
"You always seem to know as soon as he wakes up," Kara ventured as her aqua-colored eyes met Kat's green.
Katianna smiled, "He lets me know when he's awake."
"Ah," Kara replied. "Some how I'm not surprised," she finished with her smile growing brighter.
Tenderly Katianna scooped Daniel up in her arms. "I think its time Daniel got introduced to the water," she said. "Why don't you join us instead of just sitting here?"
"Oh, I don't know..." Kara replied, with a soft smile, though she was in a dazzling white bathing suit.
While she held Daniel in one arm, Kat reached out and grabbed Kara by the other with a playful smirk on her face. "I don't think I'm going to let you out of this so easily," she laughed. "Come on!" With that, she began to pull the less reluctant Kara to the water.
As the waves splashed over her feet, Kara smiled and walked in further. Laurissa was at her side, taking her hand.
"See!" Laurissa said. "I told you the water was great!" With a giggle, she ran into the water splashing.
Kara screamed as a spray of water suddenly hit her, but she smiled and laughed. "I think it's time I get you back for that, little one!"
Forgetting her reluctance, she made her way into the water toward Katianna's daughter and a splashing fight ensued. Katianna still holding Daniel as she, herself stepped into the water, watched them with emmence amusement and giggled. Even Daniel's eyes seemed bright as if he knew what was going on. Gently, Katianna waded out into the water where she felt comfortable and cupped her hand to fill it. As she emptied the contents on Daniel, she smiled. She did this many more times until she tenderly lowered herself into the water, just enough to get his body wet. She wasn't sure if he would like the experience or not, but instead of crying, she was greeted to the lovely sound of his laugh. As she gazed into his eyes, she just knew that this was a perfect moment. This whole day was a perfect moment... A moment in time where she had her children and they were happy... and for a moment, she was happy...
Suddenly, Laurissa came up to her.
"He likes the water!!" she said with a big grin, her hair dripping wet from the water fight she had just completed.
"I can see that," Kat smiled at her daughter, using her free hand to caress her daughter's face.
"He told me," she smiled. "He always tells me stuff."
Katianna smiled as she gazed at Laurissa's beautiful face, "I've been noticing that too."
"He's my brother!" she replied. "I love him! And he loves me!" At that, she kissed his cheek. Ashe turned to look at his sister another smile lit his face.
"He sure does love you," Kat agreed.
"But he loves you best, Momma! Just like me!!" With that Laurissa threw her arms around her mother's neck. "I'm going to go back and swim some more!"
Just as quickly as she had appeared she disappeared back into the water. A moment later a young dophin appeared in a stunning ariel spin. Katianna shook her head and laughed.
"Your sister learns way too fast, I think!" Katianna laughed as she looked down at Daniel. He smiled and laughed at her. She gently touched his face. As her gaze looked out to Laurissa once again, she saw her dophin daughter giving Kara an unexpected ride.
As she gazes around her, she saw the beautiful crystal clearness of the blue water surrounding all of them. The sky was light blue and dots with only the slightest of white clouds. The sand had been warm and perfect and the palm trees had provided just enough shade... And as she closed her eyes, she felt the warmth of the sun on her face and she could hear the laugh of Laurissa and Kara. Opening her eyes again, she saw Daniel, just gazing at her. He felt her contentedness. Though it would only last for this brief moment, she was determined to enjoy it. As if sensing something, Kara came up to her and offered to take Daniel. Almost as soon as she did, Katianna shifted into a dophin herself. She dove under the water and joined her daughter. Together they jumped high into the air doing somersaults. Kara smiled as she watched. This would certainly be a day to remember. Quickly, she took a picture of mother and daughter in a jump to enjoy later as Daniel lay on the blanket. Today had been the day of play that they had all needed, she thought.