Incalia, Kamari & Dante

Kamari had been resting in the corner of the basement when she heard the sound of another coming down the staircase. Her eyes lifted to spot her mother, and Kamari's tail began to wag. In the mouth of Incalia was a pup, dangling from her jaws.

Kamari moved forward as Incalia placed the pup upon the ground. "Just one this time," Incalia commented, "maybe it's because I'm getting older."

"Or because it's your fourth batch mother...?" Kamari suggested.

Incalia smiled, before nuzzling the pup that was busy sniffing Kamari. "Take good care of him, Kamari. His name is Dante."

Dante's ears perked at his name, and his green eyes lifted to his mother. Incalia licked the pup's head. "Dante, this is your si-...Mother Kamari. She'll look after you now."

The pup looked confused, but accepted this new situation. Saying goodbye, Incalia left her newest son, the pain of leaving him barely swayed her; she'd done it too many times before to let it bother her now.

Vaermina, Harrow, Dynas and Assari

Vaermina was the next to arrive, escorting her first batch of pups into the basement. The pain of giving them up was very hard: she was young, this was her first brood and she had already lost one of her babies - he had been still born.

In her mouth, she carried her smallest son, Harrow. The pups hung limply from his mothers jaws, watching everyone around him with keen interest. Padding beside Vaermina were her other two pups, her son, Dynas and her daughter, Assari. It had become obvious to Vaermina early on that Assari was mute, and Dynas was deaf, as both pups had shown their disabilities early on in life.

"Hello, mother, Kamari," she greeted, placing Harrow on the ground near Dante. "This is Kamari, your aunt. She and the other mothers will look after you now."

Incalia left after briefly greeting her grandchildren, and Vaermina and Kamari were left. Her pups began to engage in play with Dante, not knowing he was, in theory, their uncle.

Vaermina left after a few moments, her heart breaking as she left her sons and daughter to the care of the mothers.

Kagura,Mijuu

Mijuu the Rottie female walked down to the basement She had three pups two males and one female.She carried the female.She looked around and then a red kangaroo hopped on over.Hello, I am Mother KotaShe spoke.This is Mildred and these are her brothers Death and WildsongShe spoke.Now you three behaveShe spoke before departing.

Kagura came down next.She had four cubs three Females nad one male.She carried one of the females.She placed her down in front of the siberian Tiger named Samara.This is mother Samara she will be one of many mothers to look after you.Samara Their names are Yuri,Deadra,Sol and DestinyShe had hard time leaving them but turnede and left.

Hura watched and yawned.She wanted more cubs of her own but she couldn't

Abyss

Abyss gave birth to her pups, looking at the heap of pups. "It has been a while..." She licked each pup softly. "A lot of young warriors are going to be born. This is just a start..." Abyss gave a weak smile, naming each pup as she licked their foreheads.

Forbidden gave birth to a small amount of pups. "Warriors." Was the first word she murmured as she looked at the pups. "Good for the Shadow Haunters." Forbidden kept to herself in the basement, though.

Katina also had pups, which seemed more promising then the rest. Her eyes glittered as she looked at the grandchildren of Fanta and Windsong, her children. They were large, all males. She felt happiness run threw her. "I guess we have been blessed." Katina murmured.

Animortia

Animortia, the heavyset panther, laid down on the basement floor. After carrying these cubs for months, she gave birth. She licked them and nuzzled them.

Guko and Tarzan

Guko son of Katina cryed and then began to nurse

Tarzan did the same but was more violent at getting there.

Katina

Katina looked at Guko and Tarzan, smiling softly.

Riverhawk; Sky Dancer

Riverhawk led Nukpana, Shyco and Kaliska, her young pups, down to the basement. She said nothing to them, but shoved them off toward the mothers.

Sky Dancer led her two pups, Sheena and White Emerald, downstairs as well. "This is your home now." The dog said softly.

Shyco

Shyco followed his mother.He growled alittle as he made his way down.He stumbled when he was shoved and he looked back at his so called mother and then shook his head.

Ynear .+. Runi .+. Anathema

Ynear, the oldest mother and the head of the group, moved over to the new mothers and hushed quietly to them. "Remember, you are not losing them. You will be reunited with them when the time comes. We are just to take care of them and protect them from the danger that looks for them in the outside world." She looked down at all the pups. She would never be able to have any of her own. Even though she possessed the ability to see better in darkness than others did.

Turning toward the pups she called out to them. "Children, I am Mother Ynear. Meet each of the Mothers to your will, as well as to make sure to meet each other. You will be spending the first moments of life here with the Mothers and your Siblings." She quieted before moving to the stairs to greet each new mother who came in with pups.

Runi looked around, awe in her eyes at the sight of so many young creatures filling the basement, they had more than enough room of course, but still.

Anathema could smell new scents in the room. Lifting her deaf and blind head she turned her nose in the direction of the stairs as mothers and a colorful array of new scent came descending down. Her tail wagged sheepishly, but she was sure to help.

Riot .+. Iota .+. Wither .+. Rasheetah

Riot and Iota came down together. Both with their children in their mouths, some were following. All of their children had already been weaned and ready to go to the Mothers now.

Following in behind Riot was a second Hazard, Sword, Wildfire, Malice, Fastrack, and Alludia.

Behind Iota Followed, Boltz and Blister. She lovingly told them farewell before moving back up the stairs. Nodding to Ynear on the way. Riot nuzzled each of her pups and followed after Iota.

Wither was next followed by Rasheetah and Hidari. Behind Wither followed Myth and Shrowd. Behind the two cheetah mothers were four cheetah-tiger cross cups. Two where yet to be names, the other two were Ichigo and Mizu.

Each mother snuggled their darlings before heading up the stairs to regroup with the other warriors.

Myth and Boltz

Myth followed her mother. She looked like a great dane but would act like her mother in ways.

Boltz looked like an irish wolf hound but with his mother eyes. He would be one tall dog.

Malice, alludia, blister, mizu

Malice followed his mother like a wild thing he bounced all over, clearly he was very well built. His toungue was hanging out and his big young eyes glowed with giddy exutement.

Alludia plodded daintily along beside Malice. She was calmer and seemed to be paying more attention to her surroundings and the others that were there.

Blister was the farthest behind. He was already handsome looking and he held himself very proudly.

Mizu walked in small circles around her mothers lean paws.

Ichigo; Fastrack

Ichigo, the tiger looking cheetah-tiger cross, moved in quietly as the others bounced in. He smiled somewhat under his gaze as he took in everything. When his mother left he tried to follow, but was promptly stopped by Ynear, "Sorry my dear child, Ichigo you must stay with your siblins." Although Mizu was technically his aunt, he saw her more as a sister and moved close to her with wide eyes to the others.

Fastrack moved toward the cheetah and tiger babies. "Woah, you guys look awesome!" The array of spots and stripes amazed the athletically built wolf hybrid. His tail wagged with greeting. "My name is Fastrack, what are yours?" He yipped to them happily.

Siblings

Mizu snuggled close to ichigo. She too viewed him as a brother more than her nephew. She was shaking slightly but other than that ger eyes were brightly shining as she stared at the others.

Malice looked around for someone to play with. As soon as he saw blister and alludia stting together he pounced playfully opn them and started chewing on Blisters ear.

"hey!"

Yapped Alludia as she was nocked over.

Shrowd, Fastrack, Ichigo

Shrowd looked around for something to do. She was rather quiet at the moment before seeing a group of pups playing. She couldn't help but smile and then lowered her front end to the ground and bounded toward Malice. Jumping into the air before nipping playfully at the larger male.

Fastrack tilted his head as the others were quiet. "Are you-" "My name is Ichigo." Said the tiger cross abruptly. Seeing as his aunt was too wary to speak up for herself. "And this is Mizu." he said. His tiny tiger head looking at the pup. "And what are you suppose to be?" he asked. Fastrack smiled. "I'm a wolf! ... Well, a wolf hybrid."

From a distance Runi smiled and came closer to the cheetah crossed cubs. "No Fastrack, you are a Haunter, as are all of you. There is no difference; what's on the outside doesn't matter compared to what's on the inside." She spoke softly, her wolfish head lifted back up to where it was, upon a pure white borzoi body. Her tall thin frame moved around the others.

Ichigo looked at the dog and quickly took to her. Resembling his mother, being tall and lean, he began to feel as if he could relate more to this mother than the others. Even though there was a panther here.

siblings

Malice yipped with glee as he was tackled. He wipped his head around he grabbed the other's tail and pulled so the other fell over him and ended up on the opposite side.

Mizu stayed close to Ichigo. She was such a pretty little thing, one that would catch the eye of any. She smiled over to fastrack and nodded to him. Then she took one paw and swatted playfully.

Blister ran playfully after Runi.

Ichigo, Shrowd, Fastrack, Runi

Runi smiled as the other began to engage in each other. Then she felt a pup playing around her legs and smiled. Laying down on the ground, she playfully and gently swatted at the puppy. Her jaws opening, but only gently letting her teeth bump the other. It would not hurt him, for it was play, but she wanted to instill in his mind that teeth were hard and pointy, and with pressure; could do a lot of damage.

Ichigo watched as the mother moved away and then how his sister began to play with Fastrack. As the dog dodged the swat of Mizu, Ichigo lifted himself up and pounced on the hybrid.

Fastrak giggled and nipped at the paws of the tiger cub. Ichigo would be considerably bigger than the hybrid, but both were essential in the Haunter's pack.

Shrowd fell over Malice and giggled as she rolled on the ground. Lifting herself up she placed a front paw on either side of Malice's shoulders. "Pinned!" She smiled, looking down at the hybrid who would be much bigger than her when they were fully grown.

Siblings

Malice laughed t he was pinned. He lifted his young head and licked her lightly on the snout. Then he put his hind paws beneath her and tossed her playfully to the side. "not for long" He yapped as he rolled across the floor with her.

Blister liked playing with Runi. He noticed her teeth and soon began to realize that they were indeed very good weapons. The young pup decided to test his newly developed theory. So, Blister jumped for her tail and bit down on it, not knowing it was a bad thing to do. He tasted a salty something on his togue and yapped with delight. Suddenly his eyes grew dark and he began nawing on his "prey".

Mizu tacled the pther two in therir play, not wanting to be left out of the fun.

Shrowd, Fastrack, Ichigo

Shrowd playfully participated in the roughness of the game. Already her future was becoming clear to be a Warrior. Even after bumps and bruises of hitting the cold stone floor; she continued to wrestle with Malice. As they ran, she attempted to grab at one of his paws. Trying to knock him to the ground.

Runi continued to play, though swallowed a yipe as he caught her tail. The wound was but a nick and soon she grabbed his whole back end in her mouth and pulled him away from his "prey". "Blister, honey, you don't hurt those that are close to you. Haunters do not hurt Haunters, ok? That which you have just experienced is for hunting and fighting in wars. Understand?" She said it as lovingly and disciplinary as she could. Trying not to upset the pup in anyway. With that she smiled and gave him a rather rough nudge to knock him over, giving him the sign she wasn't done playing with him yet.

Ichigo smiled as his aunt joined in. Playing roughly with both the female and the pup. He grabbed at their paws, gently but still with kitten teeth.

All sorts of noises came from Fastrack. Grunts, moans, groans, whines and growls all at once as the two tackled over him. He tried to push them off of him and then quickly tried to apprehend a single orange tail, no matter whose it was.

Siblings

Malice was showing his possible future as well. He ignored all the little nicks he attained. He was suddenly nocked to the ground as he was trying to run away. However he quickly turned around and flipped her over him again.

Blister stared up at Runi as he was moved away from the yumy feasy. He wimpered up at her and for a moment tried to get back to it it seemed he had been taken over by an odd hunger, he trashed out at her and let out a weird little puppy growl. But his eyes soon cleared and he nodded to her. Suddenly he was pusshed over and he found himself on his back. Blister flipped himself over and then Ran to her and tried to tackle her front leg.

Mizu was showng great strength as she played with the two boys she was taking any blow she got and simply returning it sometimes even rougher. Suddenly she felt her tail being grabbed and she wiped around to stare at the captor.

Alludia sat in a corner watching he others with suprisingly intent eyes. She seemed to notice every movement and sound.

Nachi & Young

The secretive wolfess had kept to herself most of the time, and out of the sight of most others. In fact, much to Cavan's adamant dissaproval, she had roved long and far from the safe confines of the Temple. She had her reasonings of course, but even her brother wasn't priviliged with the knowledge of her whereabouts.

With the arrival of so many new offspring, the demented she-wolf was drawn back to the Basement like a magnet. The first thing she did was give her favored 'daughter', Ynear, with a fond nuzzle. And then she stepped into large room, and let the scent and sound of so many offpring envelope her.

Shinnan, Yarra, and Igans had quickly gotten tangled into a playful brawl. The two feline brothers eagerly ganged up on the smaller Yarra, who was quickly pinned to the ground. Three more hybrid kittens soon got pulled into the melee when the liger cub began to protest. Hathalia, Ratenshi, and Jequire all joined in, in turn ganging up on the larger brothers.

And then there were the six pups, all with variying degrees of genetic ties, who were having a fun time exploring the dark vastness of their temporary living quarters. Lamiac, with her frail build, was not so inclined to get near to any of her more combative Siblings, and instead went about inspecting the various Mothers. When older, she was destined to be one of them. Her sister, on the other paw, was built of stronger stuff and was far more outgoing in her ventures. Oswega didn't hesitate to go around asking names and getting to know all of her various Siblings.

Amanon harkened back to the build of his sire, to some degree. He was lean and small, and a very observant little thing. Traveling with him was Hawkeye, who's father was Aman's great sire. Although this was unknown to either, the fact that they were all Siblings was well enough understood. They were as close to the liger Yarra as they were to their own littermates - they were all Family.

Sea Dancer was not a strong one, but her frame lent well to swiftness. What her potential role in the Haunter society might be was up in the air right now, though her lack of jaw-strength and muscle didn't bode well for her being a Warrior. Likewise, Chark was not a well-muscled hybrid. But even at his young age, he was showing a strong appetite for adventure and excitement, and could very well make an excellent warrior.

Orienas was a large, powerfully-built youngster. With not noteable weaknessess, there was no doubt that this female would grow to be an excellent addition to the swelling ranks of Warriors.