Penguin/Osprey/Luna/Kuro/Shiro

Penguin raced back to the pack, carrying his son in his mouth. He put Kuro down on the ground, and got ready to protect him.

Luna was not far behind, carrying her daughter. She got behind Penguin and put Shiro next to Kuro.

"Mom, who's that mean wolf?" Asked Shiro, frightened.

Kuro howled in fear. "Who is he, Mom?"

"He--He's your uncle." Said Luna, worrying about what they would think of their own father when they find out that he's related to this vicious beast.

"Stand back." Warned Penguin, baring his teeth.

It was not long before Osprey reached his brother. "You take everything from me! First my food, now my mate?!" Snapped Osprey. He lunged not at Penguin, but at the pups.

"That's 'cause you're so greedy!" Snarled Penguin. He stood between Osprey and the pups and snapped at Osprey's throat.

Osprey was not quick enough to dodge Penguin's attack. Penguins teeth went deep into his neck, and he fell to the ground with a yelp. It was not a serious wound, just enough to hurt badly. "I'm leaving!" He said. "I'll get you back, Penguin!" He ran away, trying to seem braver and stronger than he really is.

The pups watched, wide eyed.

Eytan

Eytan arrived on the tail of all of this, though not quickly enough to hop to the couple's defense. He would have, for even though he had no idea what the circumstances were, these wolves were now his pack, and he took that very seriously. He stepped forward, letting his voice carry ahead of him, though his tone was accordingly hard. Apparently no one ever taught him to save the violence for when pups are not in view. That or he ignored his mother's teachings. He is a fool in either case, for the violent by ignorance hurt others unintentionally, and the violent by choice are cursed of the gods. Ignorance is not bliss. Ignorance is ignorance. If he had listened to his mother, fewer wolves would be hurt by his presence.

He stared after Osprey for a few moments before he shook his head, putting it from his mind. Eytan was six years of age, and quite old for a wolf. Only Blind could out-boast him, and he left her that treasure. She had earned it. He had seen much of the world, and one hotheaded male was not going to ruin his day. And so it was with a smile that he turned to Penguin again, tail aswish as he greeted them. Well, hello. I am Eytan, alpha of Ochotona Mountains with my mate, Nita. And here he lay down, for he was a large wolf, and knew that he must be frightening the poor pups. He could be a fine warrior when he so chose, but he was first and foremost a father and family-focused wolf, and he adored pups.

From his spot on the ground, he spoke to Shiro and Kuro this time. My, your lives have been adventurous already, and both of you are so young yet. I have pups of my own about your age, and I don't think any of them have the kind of courage the two of you do. And he smiled, the kind of half-sided, crooked smile that what his and his alone. None of his children had, as of yet, inherited it. It was charming and sweet, so completely unexpected from so serious a face.

Penguin/Luna/Kuro/Shiro

Penguin was panting. He turned his head and faced Eytan. He was about to speak when Kuro blurted out, "He's my uncle! But he's really mean. I don't like him very much."

"Me neither." Said Shiro, still getting over the shock.

"Thank you for your concern." Luna said to Eytan. "Osprey can be quite nasty at times."

Penguin sat down to catch his breath.

Eytan

He smiled at Kuro, with the kind of tolerant, patient mood that said he knew that the pup meant no harm by identifying Osprey. He turned his eyes to Luna, who seemed to be a sweet-natured thing. Make no mistake, my friend. Once you are part of my pack, you are part of my family. Case closed. And he moved to include all of them in his gaze, voice soft and warm. Please, rest and make yourselves comfortable. I believe that the Cove Den is, as of yet, empty, and open to be available for your use. I may send my children there later on, with your permission. They may distract these two young things for a time.

Penguin/Luna/Kuro/Shiro

Luna smiled. "Thank you. You can send your children any time." She bowed, then walked off.

"Thank you for your kindness." Said Penguin, then followed Luna.

The pups both yipped and ran after their parents.