It has been 6 months since the Casita has been rebuild. The family didn't go back to normal. No, instead, they became a stronger family unit. Abulea has been making an effort to be better as she tried to be more understanding & kind while not putting the same amount of pressure as she put on her family as before. Today was now one of those days where she didn't put pressure on anyone, especially Antonio as today was his 5th birthday, & the day he gets his gift.

"Happy birthday Tonio!" The twins said to their baby cousin.

Antonio smiles adorably. "Thank you Bel & Milo."

Mirabel smiles back as the young boy grabbed both of their hands. "Are you excited for your big day?"

"Only if you & Milo walk me down."

Camilo grins. "Of course we will, we wouldn't have it any other way. Which reminds us-"

"We have gifts for you!"

The 5 year old's lit up. "Really?"

"Yep." Camilo said with a gift.

Mirabel, who had her hands behind her back the entire time, pulled out a stuffed leopard. "We know you're an animal guy-"

"So we made you stuffed animals, though Mira's came out better than mine-" Camilo said as he took out a stuffed toucan.

     Antonio leaped into their arms, cutting the older boy off. They both engulfed him into an hug. The trio embraced each other in comfortable silence. Than, the Casita made the alarm clock ring, telling them it was time for them to get ready. The twins ruffled the young child's hair who giggled in response.

     For the majority of the day, everyone helped with the ceremony. Everyone was excited for the day. For the villagers, they were excited for the young boy's gift. For the family, the baby of the family was growing up. And soon, it was almost time for the main event.

"Look at you, all grown up!" Pepa said while tearing up with a rain cloud.

"Pepa you're gonna get him all wet." Felix said with liquid pride.

Camilo shapeshifted into a tinier version of his uncle. "Big boy, tio proud!" He said while mimicking his uncle with a mischievous grin mixed with a soft look.

"I don't sound like that." The man huffed.

"I dOn'T sOund LIkE ThAT-"

"Yes you do-" Bruno & Pepa said at the exact time.

"Abuela says that it's time." Delores said with a fond smile.

     Everyone retreated with the rest of the family, except for the twins. The twins kept their promise & walked the young boy to his door. Abulea did her normal speech as she does at each ceremony before allowing her son to hold the candle. Antonio than opens the door, causing a toucan to fly to him.

The toucan starte to talk before Antonio grinned. "Yeah, I understand you. "He said, causing everyone to cheer in rejoince.
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