Aminita & Panther

Pain came in quicker waves now, telling the soon-to-be mother that the time was here. She had paniced the entire time- fleeing the pack in order to save herself. Legosa would kill her without question if she returned. As the weeks passed, she also began to feel a growing love for the lives within her, even if their father was... well, Legosa.

She crossed the border of the pack, seeking it out only because it was at the opposite side of the Valley from the Silver Glades terra. She could smell that a pack lived her, but scent at the den didn't seem terribly resent, so Aminita held hope that she may go undiscovered.

Crawling down into the den, Aminita dug a bit at the chamber, scooting dirt around and trying to make herself feel 'at home'. And there she remained, until the next morning found her with three new pups.

They were all mosty to completely white, save for one, who was pure black. "I will name you Panther..." Her eyes fell to the others, and to a female that was particularly large. Pure white, and with a build that promised to hold up to her sire. "Destroying Angel. And you... Scaria." To the other female, smaller than Angel, but not scrawny.

Kimama

Liseli's little butterfly came trotting to the smell of new life, padding softly but in full view so that she would not scare Aminita. After all, her mother had warned her that poor Aminita was skittish, and Kimama was a sweet-hearted little thing. She stopped at the edge of the den, voice soft but loud enough to carry to the mother. Hello? Mama says you can come meet the alpha now, if you like. Or I think maybe he might come here to you. I don't know which. Her tail waggled a little and her voice was sweet, smelling curiously, her voice excited. I smell new wolves! Pups? Friends? She had never been the subtle type, but anyone could tell she meant no harm.

Aminita & Panther

Aminita huddled around her pup, eye wide and nose working overtime to read the scents that this new wolf carried. From all appearances, this one seemed to be of no harm, and in truth, Ami couldn't find any scent on her that triggered alarm in her mind. No Aaka, no Legosa, no Lurkers. Stiffling her fears but standing in the way of the tunnel so that her three pups were blocked for the moment, the hybrid spoke, "Hello to you. The alpha is here...?" A note of timid anxiety flared up in the sentence, but as she recalled Liseli's conversation, she hoped that she didn't have too much to fear from the lead. "My pups are here with me, three of them." Aminita went on, inching closer to the mouth of the den so that she was now in view of Kimama. A light smile was offered, but the hybrid's ears were pasted back in submission, even though this other fae didn't seem to be showing any signs of domination towards her at the moment.

From behind his mother, Panther's little ears pricked up at the sound of another voice. He was only a month old, but he was just dying to get out of the den to explore. "Hey, come check this out!" The black-pelted youngster urged his two siblings, as he wormed his way up along side his mother. After a bit of struggling, his little head poked out from the side of Aminita, although a well-placed paw from the mother kept him from advancing any further.

"Hiya!" He piped up upon seeing Kimama, without any of the wariness that Aminita posessed.

Kimama

Being only a couple of months old herself, Kimama was delighted as the other pup popped into view. However the mother's fear wrenched the little one's heart, and she wanted to make her relax some. Smiling, she stepped out of the shadows and into a sunnier spot, so it would be clear to Aminita that she was only a little pup, and a very small one at that. She was not quite as small as Nukpana, but with that exception she was by far smaller than the rest of her siblings.

A small voice echoed into her ears, and she giggled, calling out her own cheerful greeting. Hey! I'm Kimama! Kiki to almost everybody. Wanna play?

Vestige

After leaving Liseli and her pups to talk, Vestige had decided to come and see the new mother that had taken refuge here. He had been told about her situation by Liseli and warned that she was very wary and some-what skittish. He slowed down when he approached the den, he didn't want to frighten her. Seeing Kimama, he smiled. Hello Kimama, I see your making new friends?
He dipped down in the sunlight, so that Aminita could see he wasn't going to harm her. He had a warm smile on his face and wanted to be as inviting and friendly to her as possible. Keeping his body relaxed, Vestige stood outside the den with no sort of dominant posture, just his head a little higher, it was a habit. His ears were pricked forward as he looked over her and the pup he could see. Nodding his head in greeting, Vestige began. Hello, I'm Vestige, The Alpha of Aspen Grove. Please, I wish you no harm. I have been told of your request to seek refuge here and I grant it. If you wish to reside here perminantly, then feel free to do so, we would be happy to have you. Now, first things first, What's your name?

Kimama

Little Kimama hopped up to greet V.estige, leaping to plant a lick on the underside of his chin as she giggled like mad. But as he lay down so solemnly, she imitated him, laying at his side so tamely, though she could not keep the smile off her face.

Aminita & Panther

Chocolatey eyes focused on Kimama when she entered the sunlight. At the sound of another's approach, she could hardly quell a shiver that ran down her spine and sent her heard into a flutter of nervousness. Legosa flashed in her mind, and her fear grew as she saw the alpha come into view. She was expecting, at the least, to hear a hasty, unforgiving voice, tinged with anger. A look that could kill, perhaps. Or maybe a vicious show of dominance to remind her of her place, if she would even be accepted here. What happened next left her baffled and unsure of what to do. Kindness...? She had certainly experienced that before, but from an alpha who's land she invaded without perimssion?

The hybrid swallowed hard, silent at first as she thought about what to say, striving not to say something that might bring anger to Vestige. "I'm sorry that I did no seek you first, before coming to your land." First things first, she must appologize for her intrusion. However, she couldn't help but be struck by his calm, polite manner. Although she showed complete submission, ears back and body pressed close to the earth, she was encouraged enough by his pleasant attitude to continue, "My name is Aminta... I can't thank you enough for allowing me to stay here."

By this time, Panther had gotten impatient with his mother. "Kiki! I'm Panther!" While Aminita was speaking with Vestige, the youngster finally managed to squeaze past his mother's paw and bounded clumsily out of the entrance. Much to Ami's horror. Tail waving madly, he looked up to Kimama. "I bet you know a ton of cool games to play! Do you? Huh?" Speaking a mile a minute, he glanced at Vestige. Instinctively, his ears went back, but his tail kept on wagging. "Hiya! I'm Panther!" He announced a second time, as if Vestige didn't hear him the first time.

Vestige

Vestige smiled at Aminita, trying to keep his posture as un-threatening as possible. It's perfectly fine Aminita, I wasn't here for you to ask. Please, theres no need to cower from me, I would never harm you. I wouldn't want you to fear me. When he said this he added the warmest grin, and his tail swayed from side to side in a friendly manner. Vestige wasn't the sort to need submission or fear, he ruled with happiness and a desire to please his pack, not scare them.

His ears pricked forward and he grinned at the pup. Hello Panther.

Scaria & Destroying Angel

The two sisters, each sporting a white pelt that contrasted their brother's striking black, made a bolt for freedom. Taking advantage of Aminita's distraction with Vestige, the two squeezed past her and spilled into the light of day. For a moment, the sisters stood there bewildered, blinking their golden eyes at the stunning brightness of day. Then Angel, the largest of her siblings, scampered towards Kimama. "Panther didn't introduce us..." she explained at length, giving her brother an accusing, raised-eye look before turning back to the older pup, ", but I'm Angel. And this is my sister Scaria."

Scaria waved her tail merrily, looking from one new face to the other. She was smaller than Angel, with a faint patch of brown on her head and neck.

Kimama

Kiki was so happy to find a new friend. Malai was missing, Father had vanished, and her other siblings were either no fun or too serious-minded. Grinning, she hopped forward and patted at Scaria's paws, wanting to play but not wanting to scare them all. Like her namesake, she flittered back and forth, first hopping about in front of Panther, then skipping around Angel, then back to Scaria again, voice high and excited. Wanna play?

Scaria & Destroying Angel

Scaria growled playfully, being use to getting battered by her larger sister. In answer to Kimama's question, the little pup charged after her, trying to snag the other's tail in her baby teeth.

Angel grinned and dipped her front end, while sticking her back high in the air, in a typical play bow. "Yeah! Lets play a game!" She yipped enthusiastically, obviously not sharing the timid fear that her mother had. Mainly of course, because she never experienced Aaka and Legosa.

Kimama

She laughed and wiggled her captured tail, turning in upon herself to hop up and tackle Scaria, giggling helplessly. Weeeeeeeeeeeee!

Aminita & Panther

Vestige was such a striking contrast to what she expected, and had experienced, that she scarecly knew whether to believe him or not, or expect that she had just caught him on an exceptionally good day. At the least, she was compelled to thank him again for his generosity, "I... thank you. I can pup-sit, hunt, scout.. whatever you need, I can do it for you." Under such unconditional kindness, Aminita felt it was important to show her worthiness to the pack. To ensure herself and her pups a home.

Panther continued to watch Vestige, imagining himself as big as the alpha when he was an adult. His daydream didn't last long though, as he heard the sounds of play just behind him. Turning about, he saw Kimama take on his sister. "Free for all!" He exclaimed in a sharp yip, throwing himself at the two females, nipping at them both.

Vestige

Vestige grinned as the pups played, glad they had settled and were getting on well. Turning back to Aminita, Vestige smiled, glad he hadn't frightened her and his current attitude seemed to be working so he carried on in the same warm, friendly way. That's good, the packs small at the moment, and my mate seems to have disappeared, along with our pups and a couple of our other members, so it could be quiet for a while, but I'm going to start looking for new pack members. I'm glad I can count on your help. I'll do my best, food-wise, for you and your pups. Vestige stopped, just to let her take in what he had said, then spoke again. Well, I'll leave you to get settled. I trust Kimama will be fine here. If you need me, just call. I'll just tell you in advance that we'll go hunting soon, but if you'd rather stay here and look after the pups then that's fine. It won't be a lot, but it should be enough, just to get everyones spirits up. Vestige smiled again, nodded his head before turning and getting ready to depart, he would wait incase she needed to say something, but if she didn't then he would leave her to relax and get settled. He needed to find new pack members, their numbers were tiny and with the rise of hostile packs, they would be an easy target. With so many pups in the pack, Vestige needed more adults to help defend their home, should conflict arise.

Kimama

She giggled as she was suddenly tackled from an unexpected direction, and reached up to tug at Panther's ear, speaking around a mouthful of velvet. You guys are tons more fun than my brothers and sisters. They're so serious.

Aminita & Panther

Aminita offered her new alpha a polite nod, accompanied by a faint little smile. She didn't wish to hold him back from his duties, so no further words were offered.

Panther's eyes lit up, as he swung a paw at Kimama's muzzle, "Brother and sisters!?!?" Pulling away from the older pup for a moment, he bounced about in front of her, "I bet we can make them fun! Where're they at?"

As the youngster played, Aminita scooted to the entrance of the den, letting her head come fully out into the sunshine. For once in a long while, she felt a sense of contentment and ease wash over her. Something of selfconfidence tugged at her, although it would never be fully restored. Still, this.. this kind pack, her pups, it was more than she could have ever hoped for. She could only pray that it stayed this way...

Kimama

Kimama squirmed and yipped, hopping back toward Scaria as she answered Panther's question. Oh, they're back at the main meeting place. They were talking with Ma about something boring. And she made an eloquent face. They're no fun.