Sunrise

What makes a hero?

MK thought he knew.

A hero, to him, was someone who protected everyone. They put the world before themselves. They're the most selfless, kindhearted people you'll ever meet, saving innocent lives and sparing those that cross them.

But when a new threat rises, MK learns a harsh truth. Not every hero wins the day, and not everyone could be saved. Even the strongest falter, and the brightest lights often cast the darkest shadows.

And yet, not everything is lost. From honing strange new senses to wrangling newborn cubs, MK had grown into his life as a monkey demon, meeting others of his kind and learning their culture. He's discovered something worth fighting for. These were his people, and this was his home.

But with that discovery comes a harsher lesson. To protect what's most precious, you must sacrifice your morals. Sometimes, you can't even protect yourself.

So when clouds gathered over Flower Fruit Mountain, and snow fell far too early, MK knew his world was about to change again.

~"True" Sequal to "Monkie See Monkie Do."