This is a commission by Natsu_cat of the Vulpix Amber...who has a big secret that she doesn't want out in a daycare. Perhaps she isn't quite as mature as they think she is.

Amber was one of the caretakers at the Poke Daycare, helping out with all the kiddos, both Pokemorph and furry. She really did enjoy her job because she was able to be a big sister and help the staff out with taking care of the little ones. Of course with a Vulpix (and any kitsune for that matter), things might not always be what they seem. One day while on a break, one of her favorite kiddos, Iggy, needed some help with a change and was looking for her (there was no one else in the room at the time for caretakers). He couldn't find her till he went straight for the changing room. He softly knocked the door, then entered when he heard no one in there. To his shock though, he found that a rather cute Vulpix that looked like Amber was standing by the training potty, feeling frustrated.

"Oh geez, why can't I say dry," Amber mumbled to herself, "I'm a big girl...not a little baby in need of a -"

"Change pwease?" Iggy asked shyly, blushing hard as she turned around and yelped, "H-how awe you pwetty kit?"

"Iggy?!" Amber yelped again, "It not nice to poke in on a girl!"

"Amber?" Iggy blushed and meeped, he recognized that pitch of voice too well as Amber was very easy to surprise, "You big!"

"No, I'm not," Amber sighed, "Jus' a baybee Vulpix wantin' to be big. Don't want gwown-ups to know...or you."

"B-but," Iggy stumbled bashfully for words, not quite understanding what she meant.

"Iggy, I big as yew," Amber answered shyly, "Wanted nobody ta know." While Iggy didn't know what to answer, he just motioned for her to come in for a hug. She was hesitant at first, but Iggy gave her a warm smile and use a little Sunny Day to light the room.

"I like yew, Amber," Iggy smiled, "Good ta know you big as me." Amber blushed as she had a cute crush on Iggy, but didn't know he liked her as much, "Fwiends?"

"No fib to Miss Aurora, okie?" Iggy asked, "Grow with me...it okay ta be small." Amber was puzzled - despite of his preschool dialect, Iggy told her a few profound things. Know that he knew she was his age, he didn't want her to lie no more...and to be his best friend.

"Ignatius," Amber smiled and hugged him, "Iggy...I want dat too." Amber gave Iggy a very shy kiss on the cheek, making them both blush as it was her first kiss. "And up-up Iggy, I need ta help ya."

A big thanks for a cute sketch.

Amber (c) Charlie_kit
Vulpix (c) Game Freak/Pokemon USA
artwork (c) Natsu_cat