Tomorrow the Birds

It started with several minor but unusual attacks by birds against humans, more a nuisance than anything. However, as birds capable of harnessing fire began to appear, using it to set fire to people’s homes, things began to escalate. Eventually, a highly intelligent leader of the birds emerges to begin negotiations with humankind on behalf of his people…

What force jump-started the birds’ wild jump in evolution? And what will be the fate of humans in this new world order?