A Tiny Spark in the Dark

Pika! My eyes blinked wide open in the cool morning shadow! My little paws were tucked up tight against my chest, just like in a picture, but then—they twitched! I could move them! I leaned forward eagerly, tapping a tiny claw against the smooth, hard surface right in front of me. Tap, tap! A crisp little click echoed into the dim blue space. I let out a bright squeak of delight and settled happily right on the edge!