Aaka

She moved as quick as her heavily pregnant body would let her. She cleared out her den and slid in. She felt another searing pain shatter the calm she had tried to put around her.

Moments later a whimper was heard not from Aaka but from a new born. She smiled and licked the first, a male, and after a few moments of nothing she thought she was done. She was rudely told after a moment that she was wrong.

Soon three males and four females lay next to Aaka. She took several deep breaths and layed down her head gulping in air. Finally she was done. If there were any more Aaka would have no stregnth left in her. She looked out her vision blurry. Softly she mumbled "legosa....." her words never carried on. Her eyes drifted closed and she slept with the pups curled against her side

Legosa

Legosa had paced about outside the den, snarling and growling at any noise that seemed threatening around him. He was in no way fearful for his safety, although there were many that would love to take his life, but rather, he was fearing for Aaka. He didn't know what ailed her mind and heart, but it unnerved him more than the thought of responsibility that the pups would bring.

After some time, the white hybrid snuck towards the den and hovered there a moment before speaking, "Aaka....?"

Hydras, Skeil, Yersinia, & Bullet

Hydras came sauntering into view, heading from the direction of the Caches, where she had instructed her pack to bring some food to their ally. Crimson blood ringed her muzzle and neck where she had feasted on a red deer. As she neared the den, her head came up, but her tail went down, showing she was an alpha, but this was not her land.

"Legosa." The alpha stated, meant as a sort of greeting. "A friend of Aaka has spread the news of your new additions. How is she?"

Skeil, Yersinia, and Bullet all waited many yards away from the den, as instructed by Hydras. Skeil was especially anxious to see the young ones, but she knew it wouldn't be wise to have so many bodies crowding around to see the pups.

Aaka*Sasha

Silently Sequioa appeared behind her alpha. She to had dropped off some meat and now stood holding back in the shadows. She watched as the rest of the pack appeared and growled softly. "legosa give Aaka my regards." She glanced at Hydras and nodded to her before turning and leaving. She didnt want to stay. She didnt want to see the same thing happen again. History always had a way of repeating itself.

Sasha appeared with Bullet after she dropped off the little meat she had grabbed. She layed down panting faintly trying not to show how much energy she had really used up on that small trip. She gazed around her and smiled at each of her pack mates. She didnt fit in with the rough and tough group pack but she had a place and that was all that mattered to her. That and the fact that Bullet was with her. That was what made her world keep going.

A shadows nightmare will be reborn

Aaka opened her eyes and gazed around her. She heard the voices of her allies and smiled faintly. Softly she called out "So Hydras who told you about the pups?" Her gaze traveled down to the seven balls of fur next to her. She licked each one and nudged them giving them the milk they needed. She glanced around the outside of her den and said in a voice warmer then her usual "I have also heard that you have a few new packmates. Where are they?"

Ninaki, Kenyon, & Pirqua

Ninaki and Kenyon soon entered, but hung back with Bullet and the others in order to give the alphas some space. Ninaki rested his weary muzzle on his paws and gazed sadly towards the den. He missed his mate dearly still, and had never gotten over her death.

Kenyon was upset about his mother's passing, but his bouyant personality allowed him to cope with it much better than his father. His tail swept over the ground as he sat there with the others, sniffing at the wind in attempts to scent the pups. "We need pups in our pack!"

Pirqua had landed on Ninaki's back, and now looked over at Kenyon with ruffled feathers, "Yeah, well you don't realize how 'fun' it was to raise you! "

Kenyon grinned and reached his large muzzle over to lick the falcon. With an annoyed screech, she pulled back and hissed, "That's what i'm talking about!" Her voice was angry and mean, but she could never realy be mad at the big brute.

Legosa

His fur bristled and he rumbled in protest to all the unwanted visitors. Hot glares were sent to those that stood a ways off, warning them to come no closer. He couldn't explain it really, but the feeling of jealously and intrusion was brought about when the Lurkers arrived. In fact, anyone whom Aaka seemed to like made Legosa jealous. It was a foolish feeling,but he couldn't control it.

Pushing roughly passed Hydras, he crouched down in the den enterance and peered into the darkness. The scent of pups met his keen nose and sent a tingle down his spine. "That one fae..." He began, trying to remember her name, ".. Sequioa, she gives you her regards." The alpha relayed.

Satan

The wolf came and sat by Sasha. He watched the entrance to the den but showed no particular interest. he whispered to her.

Who is this Ally?...I'm guessing its a she...

His eyes flickered to her before looking back to the den.

Hydras, Skeil, Yersinia, & Bullet

"Sasha was the one who told me this. And yes, we've gotten two new members." Hydras glanced back, "One is here; Satan. The other, Risen, hasn't arrived yet." A faint howl came to the alpha, driting in the wind. "I'm sorry, but I must take my leave now, we have company. If you need anything, just howl." Hydras turned to leave, but before she left, she glanced back once more, "And congratulations." There was a brief smile on the alpha's muzzle, but it was wrought with anguish as well. Hydras had always dreamed of having a mate and offspring, but so far had been out of luck.

Skeil, Yersinia, and Bullet stood quickly, seeing Hydras head back in the direction of the Alleys. "Looks like we're going now. And that's Aaka in there. Our greatest ally." Bullet responded to Satan before nudging Sasha. The three headed back to the Alleys, though Bullet traveled slower as to keep Sasha company.

Sasha

SHe smiled at Bullet and followed and nodded at Satan. Yes...Aaka was there greatest allie. She had also been the one to give Sasha a home with the Shadow Lurkers. Smiling over at Satan she said softly "Shes not most hospitable and you actually met her with me I believe."

Aaka smiled as they all left and nodded after them as they all filed away. She turned to Legosa and smiled licking his muzzle. "Come see your children, Papa." Her words were soft and full of love both for her new mate and the wonderful pups at her side.

Satan

The wolf nodded and stood, turning to follow his Alpha home.

Risen

She had been late like always and lingered far behind the pack. Gray coat seeming as if she were an evil spirit. But it wasn't as if she didn't have one in her. Eyes glared harshly to the den. But did nothing, Following as loyaly as she could with the pack. Dipping her head with the 'congrats' she offered. And was gone.

White Noise

hunter of onyx moved forth yellow tinted gems landed upon Legosa hatred buried deep there forever eating him away. But crown lowered to the new alpha but then gaze drifted to Aaka and soften but his gaze left her landing at her feet as it used too befor he had fallen for her.

[I am leaving Aaka. Legosa shall now worry about me here. I am claiming lands nearby I hope me and you can be allies someday.]

Without looking her in the face so she couldn't see his pain he moved away voids landing upon Legosa spite dancing in them as he moved to leave.

Legosa

Legosa couldn't stop a tugging grin that spread over his sharp muzzle. He licked Aaka back, feeling very secure about himself in the dark confines of the den. In the inky blackness, he could make out the little forms of the pups, so small and helpless. Somewhere deep inside him, he felt the urge to nuture and protect the little lifes. "They're..." But before he could say more, White Noise arrived. Legosa hurriedly retreated from the den and stood tall beside the entrance.

His fierce eyes shown on the brute with equal hatred, but also a tinge of victory. The alpha suddenly turned his head to the side, "Aaka, I will be right back." Legosa headed south, to one of their boarders.

Aaka

She paused a moment then curled around her pups guarding them from everything that was outside her den.

She let out a soft bark calling Aminita or anyone else that was near not wishing to be alone quite yet