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PS. The dark smudges on their fur are tear stains

Skylark wailed as she came bursting through the ferns draped over the den entrance. "Whats wrong, my love?" Asked her mate, Flame. "I have bad news!" She sobbed as she collasped beside Flame. Flame let Skylark fluff up beside him and he curled around her. "What is it, dearie?" He asked, puzzled and nervous and worried all at once. "Im-Im.... Ugh, you wouldnt believe me if I told you!" Skylark yelped. "Your so round! What is it?" Flame asked.
"Im-Im...." Skylark struggled to say. "Spit it out!" Flame said, nervous and angry.
"IM PREGNANT!"