"I haven't been able to understand her even since I've gotten her. I plan to figure out what she is saying- Actually, I have been trying to figure it out. I will, though. Just a matter of time, is all... But, for now, the way she talks is unique, and it's what makes her, well, her!" I said.

"Ah. Well, that's amazing, darling." Astra said, in joy. I could tell they were tearing up, due to the fact that they are seeing their hatched chick somewhat all grown up... Although, Athena hasn't had her fire cycle.

Athena definitely recognized them.... I felt bad for her... Not only had she not known her real parents since she was born, or has gotten the chance to meet them, but she cannot communicate with them either... Which, is horrible... But in a way, I could relate.

"Are you ready for the fire cycle?" Sterope asked, while Astra was bringing the chicks out of the underbrush of the oak tree.

My eyes lit up, and I swear, they probably had stars in them. "Yes!" We all shouted in unison, except for Athena, whom chirped.

I looked at the chicks, and they all looked different from each other. They didn't speak, yet, either. The chicks all had different color pallets as well... It was extremely interesting.

"Alright." Sterope said, and looked at Astra. "Three, two, ...One!" They counted down together, and when they reached one, each of the phoenix chicks rose up in mid air.

They weren't flying, no, they were just held up in the air by an invisible force... Once they were all in mid air, there was a bright white light that made you blind, but you could recover.

Once I was recovered by it, I saw that every one of the chicks were bursting into flames, and you couldn't even see their bodies anymore..

Just... Flames.