Nita*Poison Blade*Riptide*Kala

Nita padded back to the pack lands with a pure white pups in her mounth and one following along. She placed Kala on the earth beneath her and Riptide stood beside his little sister. He had been following a gray blob, and saw nothing else. He tripped a few on the way and Nita lowered her muzzle licking him gently. Blade came up and spotted her with two other pups. At first he didn't know what to think, but she had a smile upon her jaws the first time since Miakoda's death. He padded up to her and realized she had a new litter.

Jessie & Drac

The mother figured now was the time to introduce her mate and two offspring to the pack, although her pups were now a few months old and growing fast. Tail wagging and ears back, Jessie trotted quickly across the terrain to greet her alphess. "Nita, congratulations! They're adorable." The she-wolf said, admiring the little pups.

Drac came bounding after his mother, tail bouncing this way and that with his stride. Dark grizzle in color, the white toes on his front paws stood out drastically, as did his tan and white throat patch. And he was all legs, with a lean little build that would ensure him as a swift runner. Inching closer to the tiny pups, Drac reached his muzzle down to sniff at them.

Eytan*Thunderhead

Eytan followed Nita closely, little Thunder coming behind him. He eyed his son carefully, wanting to ensure that the little fellow was okay. He trotted up beside his mate, giving her and each of the pups a nuzzle. His smile broadened when he saw Jessie. So this is one of your little ones? Where are the rest, and your mate? It seemed the terra was finally going to cheer up with so many pups around.

Dusty & Fyre

As if an answer to Eytan's question, a hybrid came into view, traveling at an easy pace with his head down but dusty-gray eyes alert. Along side of him jogged a second pup, larger than Drac with a coal-gray coat and vaugely red eyes. He was a namesake of his infamous grandmother, Black Fyre, and carried her looks.

As he got nearer to the alphas and took a place beside Jessie, Dusty let his head drop a bit lower, though his ears and eyes showed upmost interest in the new pups. "You must be Eytan, and Nita." He began, looking from one wolf to the other, "I'm Dusty, though I'm sure Jessie had made mention of that." He gave a bit of a smile, then nudged Fyre forward. "This is Fyre, and Drac."

Fyre looked curiously at the alphas, instinctively knowing to keep his tail down when in their presence, even if he was a good deal smaller than them. Attention didn't last long on Nita and Eytan though. The three little pups were fascinating to Fyre, and like his brother, he scooted forward to take a sniff at them.

Nita*Poison Blade*Riptide*Kala

Nita licked her mate's cheak and looked to Jesse and her pups. "Thank you, your pups are so cute," she told her smoothly and looked up at Dusty giving him a nodd. Blade was still speachless seeing the next generation. He was older now and watched the lands while they were away. Perhaps it was his time to move on, but for the time being Nita had another idea in mind. Blade had told her about his encounter with Nachi as well as some others and protecting the pack lands. He had been doing well even though he tended to be hard headed at times. She looked at him with a smile and to the others.

"If Eytan doesn't mind, I think the pack has a new Beta," she said proudly to her son and all the others around. "Perhaps a hunt is in order to celebrate and Blade shall lead the way," She announced. Blade was shocked and his tail swaying behind him happily. His bitter expression of worry faded. "Thank you!" he shouted then looked over to his father.

"Dusty, Ageni had told me what you had done for her and I thank you. However I'm sad to announce she isn't doing well and is terribly suffering. I need to ask you to find her and take her to the lady. If not she will surely die," she told him then looked down to the pups.

Kala looked up at Drac and Fyra with burning amber eyes and a little smile. Her brother growling viciously and snapping as he felt their cold tongues touch their body. His gray coat brisk looking to the gathering of big blurs.

Nightcrawler

Scent of the pups traveled fast, and it wasn't long before Nightcrawler joined the group to marvel at the new generation. He adored pups, and the sight of them made his tail wag. Being mindful of Dusty, who had earned himself a notch higher on the ranking than himself, Night kept a low stance.

Bright eyes flashed to the alphas, "Congratulations. And you too." He added, looking to Bade and speaking of his promotion. Then news came of Ageni's plight, "I would help assist in the search, if it's needed." He was willing to do anything for his pack, wether his was brought along on the hunt, put to guarding the terra; what ever was desired of him.

Dusty & Fyre

"Thank you." He said as his pups were complimented. When Blade told him of Ageni, the hybrid narrowed his eyes in a concered manner, "That's not good; do you know where I might find her?" He gave a sideglance to Nightcrawler, but otherwise ignored the smaller wolf as he waited for Blade's reply.

Fyre pulled back a moment, looking frustrated with the growling pup and wanting suddenly to pounce on him and force him to submit. But, sensing his son's intentions, Dusty grabbed Fyre by the scruff and pulled him back.

Fyre wriggled and yipped in protest, but stayed put when Dusty released him.

Nita*Poison Blade*Riptide*Kala

"I would like for you to join him, Night," she replied to the young male who just arrived. She had something instore for him as well. It was time the pack saw some change and it was rather soon.

Riptide sat beside his sister in a protective manner growling angerily to the others. Kala looked to Fyra and giggled and then looked around to the others.

Blade gave a slight nodd to the others, "and I suppose I'll stayand guard the terra while you guys are off to find her and the rest in the den with the pups. We wouldn't want another wolf to sneak in," he said proudly.

Jessie & Drac

Drac wasn't put off by the growling. Instead, he reached a paw out to take a playful swipe at Kala. Then he crouched down with his hindquarters in the air; preforming the 'play' blow.

Jessie looked down at her son, "Be gentle, Drac. They are younger than you are." She looked to Nita and Eytan now, also feeling the need to contribute to the pack, espcially after being so secerative lately, "If you ever need anyone to watch over the pups for you, you can count on me."

Dusty & Fyre

The father thought a moment before coming up with a place to start his search; the area where he last saw Ageni. It seemed logical enough, "I'll find her as quick as I can." With a nod to Blade and the alphas, Dusty glanced to Night before heading for the Tall Grass Prairie.

Fyre snorted and refused to be playful with the pups when his brother did. "Mom, they're too little to play with..." He complained, harboring the self-interest of most youngsters.

Nightcrawler

With a respectful bow to the leads and the newly proclaimed beta, Nightcrawler followed after Dusty in the search for Ageni.

Nita*Poison Blade*Riptide*Kala

She nodded to each of them and looked to Blade, "Take charge of the lands for now unless your father is around. Watch the main terra," she told him with a smile and looked at Jesse. "I would love your help watching the pups. We shall head off to the den," she said softly with eyes narrowing as Kala barked playfully at Drac and giggled more. Riptide was confused and so only growled more. Nita picked him up, "Calm down," she told him so tenderly and trotted off to the den with Kala following close behind.

Eytan*Thunderhead

He was all smiles, nodding and watching with amusement in his tan eyes as the pups romped. Finally realizing he must be making Jessie and Dusty nervous by seeming to ignore them, he gave a deep nod to each, saying, Welcome to Ochotona Mountains, and welcome home.

He sent Thunderhead trotting after his mother, turning to his elder son, Blade. Take charge for a while, my son. See how you like command. I'll go keep your mother and the ladies company, maybe do a bit of hunting myself. Then he raised his voice a bit to carry to everyone. Have fun, everyone. I fancy a nap, myself. And then he headed away to the den.