A Gentle First Step

Everything was quiet and still... until my ears gave a tiny, involuntary twitch. I blinked, realizing my paws felt light and warm. Could I really move? Very timidly, I lifted one front paw and took a soft step forward on the rough woven fabric. Ahead of me, the lilac cloth fell in gentle, smooth folds. I leaned in carefully, just enough to brush my nose against the cool purple hem. It fluttered faintly. The other little figures beside me remained motionless in the soft light. My heart gave a happy little flutter... I'm really awake, aren't I?