Hulia

For two months she had only come above ground to get drink of water, others brought her food. Now, now it was time for these rambuctious pups to go above for a few hours to meet the entire pack and get their energy out. So she moved above ground poking her head out before climbing out. She called to hte pack and crow.

Raven was the first to come out. She glanced around blinking her eyes.

Eagle wasn't far behind.

Crow & Others

Crow had been resting at a nearby stream, dozing in a patch of warm sun that had broken through the canopy of leaves above. Even half-asleep as he was, a single tall ear swiveled back at the sound of his mate crawling towards the mouth of the den, and his green eyes snapped open just before she made the call for the pack. Crow raised himself with a brief stretch and trotted briskly towards his Hulia, a smile beaming warmly on his face, "So today is the big day, huh?"

Shrike, Trogon, and Hawk all piled out after their siblings, none of them showing much in the way of fear or apprehension. The world outside was terribly bright, leaving most of them squinting and blinking as they stumbled into the grass, but their eyes began to quickly adjust.

Darling was the first to arrive on the scene, having been one of the most doting packmates when it came to making sure Hulia was given food after each hunt. This was her first time laying eyes on the pups though, and she all but melted as she padded towards them, tail held very low but wagging furiously, "Hulia, they're precious!"

Arora and Starwhisper were next with their father not far behind.

Hulia

Hulia made to rub her head against Crow as he came over. YesShe said. It gets pretty crowded when the pups are so rambuctious So it was time for them to get active outside with others. She nodded to Darling. Eagle, Raven, Trogon, Shrik and HawkShe named each pup.

Tayzeka was now in her own season but didn't flaunt it like she did last time. Not that she'd get in trouble this time at all. She moved to her sister and nieces and nephews and greeted them eagerly. they look healthy and wellShe said.

Gwen and others came over.

Crow & Others

After the head nuzzle, Crow gave his mate a lick on the top of her head before settling down on his haunches beside her. "I bet you're ready for some fresh air?" The silver brute chuckled, "We'll have to assign a pupsitter now, to give you some more time away from them."

Darling got down on her belly, bringing herself to the pups' level to better see and greet the horde of youngsters. Shrike was the first to sniff noses with her, while Hawk tested his skills in an attempt to climb the she-wolf. A wide-eyed Trogon was more fascinated in a nearby wildflower, which he pawed curiously at.

Starscream hadn't exactly changed in his ways, though age had tempered him quite a bit. He had been sticking somewhat close to Tayzeka in these past few months since her return, part of him longing for the companionship that he had briefly shared with Kaina. Of course, more recently, there had been another reason he had stuck particularly close to the femme- and now that Hulia had brought her pups up to meet the pack, those thoughts returned to him full force. He sat down a few paces from Tayzeka and the others, pondering the possible addition of another litter of pups, but not yet bringing it up while the rest of the pack was meeting their new members.

Arora and Starwhisper merrily greeted Hulia and the pups, with Arora play-bowing right in the center of the youngsters as she waved her tail above her, challenging the pups to have a tussle with her.

Hulia

Hulia laid down with crow happy that the pups were finally old enough to spend at least a few hours above ground. Perhaps darling would like toSHe said.

Raven copies arora her little hind end moving side to side with her wagging tail.

While Eagle began exploing.

Kurok and Torek relaxed.

Tayzeka watched starscream out of the corner of her eye. She had never liked Kaina, well once it was becoming quiet clear that Star was taking an interest in her. No Tayzeka had wanted to be with start almost from the moment she met him. But he had chosen Kaina back then. Well the female wasn't around and at this point she'd probably challenge her if she had been. She finally got up and moved to rub up against Star and licked his mouth.

Crow & Others

"I think she'd be a good candidate." Crow agreed, with a look to the femme who'd never had any pups of her own, but was as gentle and nurturing over them as any momma wolf could be, despite how horrible her own mother had treated her. "They'd be well looked after."

The she-wolf in question was smiling ear to ear as Hawk did his best to turn her into a mountain for his own amusement. She patiently tolerated his paws and little claws digging into her snout and forehead as he climbed over her face, trying to make his way up her neck and back. Shrike eventually attempts the same, though he starts his climb by Darling's shoulder, using her leg to help prop himself up.

Starscream let out a quiet huff of amusement as Trogon sniffed a little too much at the flower, got a nose full of pollen, and sneezed so hard that he rolled himself backwards. The half-cocked grin on his face sombered quickly when Tayzeka drew near him, not only to rub shoulders but to give him a lick on he face. His expression softened and he gave her a lick back, all while expanding his mantle-like ruff in a subconscious effort to make himself look larger and more regal. The alpha had always been something of a show off, and never moreso than when a pretty lady was around - especially one in heat. "It's nice to have little ones in the territory again." Star started off, while his mind veered towards pups of his own. He almost bit his tongue, just knowing that his mother would have bit it for him if he didn't control himself right now. But... Cortinarri wasn't here, and Tayzeka was. The alpha's restraint shattered, and he drew his muzzle forward to give Tay another caress on her cheek. "...what do you say to pups of your own?"

Hulia

Hulia nodded and looked at Darling.Darling, would you mind being the pupsitter?She asked.

Eagle and Raven started rough housing.

Tayzeka had her tail above her back in a dominant position. Oh yes she was quiet clear in her stance now that Kaina was gone. Even if Star was older it didn't matter. She was determined to be his mate this time and not scared of making it known as she sat there now right next to him pressing against him.She agreed with him about the pups.Our own not my own oursShe said calmly correcting him to make sure he knew it was his too. But yesShe said.

Starscream & Others

Darling looked over at Hulia, one eye peeking out from under Hawk as the pup continued to try and scale her face. Her tail swished from side to side, "I would be honored, Hulia. Thank you."

Crow had to smile at that. While most wolves loved puppies, Darling had just the right disposition to tend to pups and all their antics without getting irritated or bored. She may not be brave, but she would be a doting and motherly caretaker when Hulia needed a break.

Starscream didn't say a word about the new posture that Tayzeka had adopted, but instead buried his muzzle deeper into the fur along her neck, wordlessly accepting the wolfess as his mate and equal. Oh, he knew Arora would be irked by this, but he also knew Tay was older and wiser, and could hold his younger daughter off if it came to a squabble over leadership. And when he was called out about the future little ones, Starscream chuckled sheepishly before correcting, "Our pups." And this time, he meant it - he would be the father that his last litter with Tay did not have.

Tayzeka

Tayzeka kept her tail up anyone who would try to tell her other wise well she was old enough now that she was confident in her abilities to be an alphess unlike last time. Let alone last time Kaina got in the way. She very much enjoyed his touch.Then let us leave this gatheringShe said and turned away from him and began padding off.

Hulia smiled at her and then closed her eyes.

Eagle and Raven kept rough housing.

Starscream & Others

Crow did notice the chance in Tayzeka's stance, but it was of no concern to him. He never had ambitions to become alpha, and was perfectly content with his role in the pack, and his placement with Hulia.

Arora gave a frown though when Starwhisper nudged her and nodded with her muzzle towards the female. A growl wanted to play through her throat, but she held off for the sake of not wanted to frighten the pups. That, and Tayzeka was larger and more experienced than her, and she wasn't exactly keen on starting a fight with the newly crowed alphess. Flattening her ears back in annoyance, Arora bit her tongue for the time being and plopped down in the grass to sulk.

Starscream didn't notice any of this. His eyes were Tayzeka alone as he whispered back to her, "Somewhere a little less crowded." The alpha kept close to his new mate and co-lead, letting their fur mingle as he began to pad away from the den site, and out towards a more thickly wooded area of the packlands.

Tayzeka

Tay like her brother Kurok would have no problem taking on challengers if she needed really only needing to keep the female in line anyways. She enjoyed Stars touch as she now moved towards the wooded area of their home where they coul be alone.

Hulia saw her sister but had no problem with it, she loved Crow anyways and didn't care to be of any rank.

Gwen was asleep.