Aidan

The large hybrid sauntered quickly towards the Barn and headed for the back of it, where the hay was more scattered over the ground. He looked back to see if Tina was following, "This is about the best place for a horse to have her young. Do you want me to alert my masters? They could get you food and what ever you need." Aidan offered in a friendly way. He also knew it was vital to alert the other Ranch pets, because a foaling mare might bring unwanted attention from the Legendaries.

Rihanne

Stepping lightly and carefully, though in plain view of the mare so as not to startle her, pit-mix came into view. She had seen Aidan meet with the mare, and figured out the problem for herself. Her soft winter wind voice flowed forth kindly. Hello Aidan. And, turning to the mare, I am Rihanne. Welcome to the Ranch.

Tina

"Yes, that would be good, thank you so much." She tells Aidan, then to Rihnanne, "I'm Tina, and thank you." She says pleasantly. She snrots as she keeps standing. She wouldn't let these wolves see how wimpy she was.

Rihanne

She smiled quietly, her tail twitching just a little. Please, rest and comfort yourself. There is a place back there where you can have your young without disturbance. And a flash of her dial showed the way. I will stay here and ensure that no wolves come to harm you or your little ones. She was unaware that multiple births were rare among horses, and referenced to the canine manner of birthing.

Aidan

He nodded to her, tail giving a flicker of a wave. He too was not so knowledged in the ways of horses, or a lot of things, really. Aidan looked to Rihanne and offered a friendly smile before speaking on a bit more serious note, "Have there been any battles lately?" He was feeling rather guilty about being gone, but there was a family emergency, of sorts, with his real family. He was never all that close to the Shadow Lurkers, but he still had to visit with them now and then to keep up the alliance.

Tina

She mare layed down after the wolf's words. Yes, her maternal instincts told her that it would be tonight. The twins in her moved about, and she closed her eyes in pain as she listened to the wolves' chatter.

Rihanne

Rihanne kept her voice low, so as not to disturb Tina. Speaking quietly, she told Aidan, There have been a few, but not nearly so frequent as they have been. Although I did break my shoulder in that last one... and she shuddered, remembering. But I am fine now. I will guard Tina. There are certain things you males ought not to see. And she smiled quietly, a devilish look in her eyes. She was kidding, of course, but having her own little joke.

Tina

Tina started eating some hay. It was good. Then, she felt a push inside her. It hurt badly, but she knew they feeling. It was time. She whinnies loudly, letting all know of her pain. She closes her eyes...
A small nicker makes her open her eyes. A bay overo filly was lying on the ground. Tina kissed her, then the filly tried to get up. After a few minutes she did. And Tina felt the feeling again. She went into labor..
And a small snort was next. She got up again and there was a white colt. Tina kissed him as well. She would gaurd him extra carefully because a white was a rare color on a horse, especially a paint horse. She named the colt Major, and the filly Gem. They nursed, one at a time, then laid down to take a nap. Tina, exhausted and sore fro two labors, laid down beside them and slept.

Rihanne

Rihanne listened to the sounds in the back as she guarded the mare's birthing, waiting until the heavy breathing indicated that she was asleep. Only then did she peek in to see that everyone was alright, and spotted the two foals. Smiling quietly, she turned, moving back to her guard position, waiting for the mare to wake.

Tina

The mare woke up, her nap was over.
Gem and Major slept soundly.

Aidan

Aidan had grinned lightly at Rihanne's statement and gave a nod, "I understand." The hybrid had taken his leave and stayed outside of the den to give Tina her privacy, while he watched the surrounding yard for trouble.

After a while, he could smell the new life in the barn. His tail began to wag and he was about to enter the Barn to check things out, but then another odor hit him. A silent snarl played on the canine's muzzle. Intruders! Turning swiftly, he sprinted away.

tina&foals

Tina stood up when the foals woke up. Gem went to nurse, while Major walked around Tina slowly, wanting to play. When Gem was done, Major nursed while Gem did the same thing. After he had nursed, Tina walked over to Rihanne and whispered, "Everything ok?" Concern was in her voice, but she wanted to get out, and she couldn't if there were predators. They were attracted to newborns.

Rihanne

Smiling quietly and keeping her voice soft and pleasant so as not to alarm the foals, she said, I wouldn't recommend leaving just yet. Aidan just took off after something. He'll come back when it's safe.

Tina&foals

the mare nods. "Yes, that is the best thing to do." She snorts and nuzzles her foals. They stand close to their mom. Major nickers. A cold breeze blows through the barn. Major and Gem shiver, and get close to their mother. Tina had already started growing a coat. She let her warm breath blow on each of them. They would survive. She felt it.

Rihanne

Keeping her soft brown eyes on the entrance, she spoke quietly, her tone curious and conversational. So, you are all well, then? Have they names? She couldn't see the foals, because her eyes were pinned to the entrance, waiting for Aidan's signal for all clear. She was just trying to keep everyone calm.

Tina&her foals

Tina snorts. The foals perked their ears up. Major stepped towards the wolf, nickering softly. He was taller than her, but only by about two feet. Gem stayed by her mother as she spoke, "Yes, the white colt is Major, and this little filly is Gem."

Rihanne

Rihanne tilted her copper head back to look at the colt, tail wagging and letting out a little dog laugh,though careful to laugh without showing her teeth. Living on the Ranch for most of her life, she had learned that her fangs alarmed horses. Tongue swiping at his barely-reachable nose gently, she said, Hello there, Major. I'm Rihanne. And she giggled. She thought the little one was cute.

Tina and foals

Tina smiles as the dog speaks and giggles.
Major was a little bit startled when she spoke, but then he smelled her, his tiny muzzle touching her soft fur.
Gem stepped closer to the dog, still cautios, unlike her brother.

Rihanne

Rihanne smiled softly at Major, giggling as his flexible nose tickled her pelt. Seeing that the little filly was nervous, sent a kind look toward Gem, speaking softly in her warm voice. Easy there, pretty one. I'll not hurt such a sweet one as ye.

Turning to Tina, she grinned broadly, which was accomplished with a wag of the tail and a certain squint to the eye. You have fine young ones. So curious. And tickly!

Vicious

Large gray wolf trotted in the land. Single seeker consumed the sight of the dog, the horse.... and the foals. Hmm. He grinned and walked in with a slow stride. Zeniths back as his large paws dug into the ground. His scars decorating his body. Tainting his image, though his image was anything but kind. And one with enough sence would seriously know, he was not one to mess with. Half of a tail stuck up though his head was low in a defensive/protecting way. Eye and empty socket squinting in a glare. His vocals rumbled in a low and devilish snarl. "Well hello there. What a fine day it is. Not a care in the world, right?" His lips curled into an evil smirk. A dark sarcasm tainting his vocals.

Tina and foals

Tina laid her ears back as she heard the wolf approach. Rihanne would protect her and her foals but she would have to help. Gem and Major quickly got behind their mother. He had some experience fighting, and she would protect her foals as well because she had some experience as well. She stared at him coldly. Anything she might say could set him off. She snorts and paws the ground. Anger tore through her. What would Rihanne do?

Rihanne

Rihanne has seen the male coming, and backed defensively into a position in front of the mare and her young foals. Letting out a flurry of barks, just in case there were any near who could help, she eyed the offending male, tucking vitals under instinctively. Returning taunt for taunt, she let her own smirk fall upon her features, saying, All right, little one, go find somewhere else to play your little games. I've things to do. Her voice held a low growl that belied her words, and her eyes never left the male.

Artemis

The small silver wolf padded towards the barn, a new scent enterign her nares. She had grown a bit since she had coem here, but she was still a pup by all means. Her silver took in the sight of the horse first, not fearful as one should be. Instead she sniffed abit, sure to keep a few feet back for she wasn't sure if they were dangerous. But then she caught the scentof a wolf, and her small dial turned. As his words growled out, she slowly padded near Rhianne, harks perking at her come back. However she kept her eys on this male, and a slight growl came from her jaws as well. She was not a skilled fighter yet, and too small to really do much, but she wanted to really prove she was not like her parents.

Bane

Little deep gray brute came pounding in, leaving his "family" behind to seek out Artemis, the cause of all this. Catching sight of the silvering female, he skidded to a halt at her side, his low voice growling out an accusation. Well, I hope you're happy, princess. You've gotten your way. And now Taipa has paid for it, as have I. I DO hope you like it here.

Artemis

The princess stopped her grwols instantly, tiarar turnign to stare face to face with Bane. His growling tones only gave her harks reason to flatten, but she would not return the rudeness. "What are you talking about?" Her small nares twitched, the scent of blood staining Bane. And once she really looked at him, his appearence helds dots of blood.

Bane

Bane continued his growlings. Taipa's comment had hurt him, though he would never admit it. Taking his fury out on the confused Artemis, he turned about so she could see the still bleeding shoulder and ribs, his sides stained with his own blood and that of his siblings. Taipa and I took the fall for you. Mama and Papa were not happy when they found you were gone. I told them it was your business if you wanted to live with the humans. Apollo didn't agree. I STOOD UP FOR YOU, AND APOLLO ATTACKED ME! We fought, things were said, blood was spilt. Taipa jumped between us and took the attack meant for Apollo. I know not if she lives or dies. And now I don't care. You tore the family apart, Artemis! His voice raised to a crescendo, his little dark face turning red. Whatever I may have done, I have always protected the family. And now you have torn it apart. And now Mama and Papa will not have me, all because I spoke up for you. And so I am come to bear the news and to leave, so that I may find someplace more welcoming.

Vicious

Head turned boredly to the two fighting pups. Smirk grew on his jaws at them. " Well well, I guess I interupted something more important than i thought." He turned, feeling he had no time for this. " I'll just be on my way. Though, don't think this means i'll let you off.. You could always be on my hit list." He chuckled and loped off to find more to kill.

Rihanne

Rihanne watched the wolf go, turning her eyes to the fighting pups. Alright I better get an explanation of this real quick, because I know neither of you. So hurry it up, then.

Artemis

The little duchess looked to her brother, unsure of her emotions. Part of her was filled with regret having pulled Bane into all of this. Anger also held her, the thoguht of a fight breaking out, and the tones used to her. But if anything she held remorse for not being able to fix anything. As Bane had stated, she tore the family apart, limb from limb.

Though not completly her faught, she felt the worlds weght fall upon her and only a few sharp tones could be spat out.

"Go then! Be gone with you! You care about the family no longer, so you should have left me clueless of your quarral."

And with thst her dial turned, attention fully on the dog before her. She would care no more about her brother.

"I am Artemis..." Her tones were soft, but held no fear to the dog. She was smaller, but she ment no harm to the humans or the ranch animals.

Bane

Bane glared at his sister, voice dangerously quiet as he spoke to her. If I care not for the amily then neither do you, for you are the cause of it, and you do not care that you caused it. And he turned, about to leave. But never you mind. I am off to live my life. Get you gone from my plane of existence, once-sister. You'll not see this daemon again. And he trotted off without another word.

Tina

Tina sighed as one went away.

Gem stood close

Major stood close

Rihanne

Rihanne wathced as one stranger retreated, and backed into Tina, Gem, and Major, trying to get them to back away from the unknown pup. Speaking quietly to the other, she said, Artemis, is it? I have heard better excuses. I hope you've some explanation, or on my mother's grave, I swear your blood will lie here today. Her voice was cold and calm. She wasn't really meaning to be rude to the little pup, but she was first and foremost a ranch guardian, and sworn to protect the livestock here.

Tina and them

Tina looked ay the pup. She backed up as Rihanne did. She looked at Gem and Major.

Gem looked at her mother, still fearful about what happened.

Major stepped closer to Rihanne, trying to be the brave boy.

Rihanne

Pit-mix continued to back, swiveling expertly to keep Major behind her as she went backward, speaking softly to the foal. Easy Major, you just stay behind me 'til I figure out what's going on. Her chocolate eyes hardened as she received no answer from Artemis.

Tina and them

Major slipped back as Tina nipped him softly.

Gem nuzzled her brother.

Tina looked at them and sighed.