Virtuous hearts; Tirisfal Valley

Jewel

Jewel's ears still pinned and her two toned eyes full of confusion as she looked at her brother. "I am not a pup...why should I have to defend myself against my brother!" she yelled at him. She kept her front to him at all times as he circled her, she still couldn't believe he attacked her. "I am fast...but this isn't nessasary Robbie...you haven't ever fought anyone either!" she said and darted to one side as he charged and gave him a hard shove as he went by trying to make her point.


Chimera

Chimera's ears flicked forward catching a noise and she stood and dissapeared like a grey ghost into the wood. Her ordinary yellow eyes caught sight of two older pups...yearlings perhaps...trying to fight. She heard the young male speak. "You have got to be fast..." and charged his sister. She padded silently closer and a slight glint of amusement crossed her features and dissapeared completely. "Yes...you do have to be fast." She said loud enough for the young ones to hear her and get their attention.

Jewel

Jewel's white ears flat against her skull as he yelled at her. "What is WRONG with you Robbie?" she yelled back and then he charged her but she held still. This was her brother...he wouldn't really hurt her would he? As he whipped past she was knocked to her feet. She rolled, her snowy coat tarnished by dirt and snow now. SHe looked at him. "I could have been Koda! Robbie what are you doing? But I wasn't. I am hear and you are treating me like a six week old pup!" she snarled flicking her tail that seemed to want to curl naturally over her back like her mothers.

Her lips curled in a snarl, flashing her ivory fangs and she felt tears welling in her two toned eyes. "Why are you doing this?" she yelled at him, her body on high alert in case he tried another move on her. He was pushing her and if he did it again she would bite him...hard.....and she didn't want to ...not her own brother.

Jewel

Jewel and let her eyes drop from her brother's form and gave a heavy sigh. A hard silence had falled between them and her ears flicked back. Suddenly a noise hid her snowy auds and her pink nose twitched in disbelief. Her brother, Robbie, her own blood, was growling at her and then contact was made and Robbie shoved her hard to the ground.

She turned snapping at his paw and pushing herself to her feet with a growl of her own. "What did you do that for?" She snarled, snowy ears pinned, hackles raised. Why on earth would the brother she loved do such a thing?

Silent managed to smile at Nuri's words about their pups, but in the same heartbeat, tears stung her eyes. No matter how well they turned out, she would not be there to raise them and watch them grow. And she would never truly see them, not with the way her eyes were now. Crestfallen, she leaned into her mate and began to follow him. He was the only thing that kept her going now. His words gave her the strength to keep moving, and his presence kept her heart from breaking entirely. She had to believe him, that everything would be okay, and she let no more words fall from her mouth, just following him and letting him lead her to a safer place where she would heal and keep her life.

Jewel

Jewel blinked her two toned eyes at her brother and slid up to him wordlessly. She knew he wasn't ok but him making the attempt to greet her and try to act normal spoke volumes to her. She pressed her shoulder against his and sighed. "I miss you that is what's up." She missed Koda too but Koda was never coming back. "I wish there was something we could do...I feel so...." She gave a heavy sigh. "Useless." She flicked her ivory tail. "I am so angry too..." She whispered.

Robbie was the only one she could speak to about this...and he was distant. She missed their closeness, the fun times, everything. She didn't want to bring him more down either.

Doctor nodded a quick thanks to Cardinal before grinning towards Bright, and said, "Who says I'll make everyone busy at the same time? As I said, we can ask Alaina to help watch them, since I don't currently have anything in mind for her to do. Even if she declines, a temporary rotation between the willing wolves could be established." Looking down, he smiled and said, "Hello Ajax. Good to meet you. You as well, Esarosa." He noticed how Silent's daughter was copying Bright's son.

He glanced around again as the pair of pups moved away. It had been quiet lately, but there were wolves he was concerned about and wanted to help. Now that he had Cardinal to help, though

Chimera


Watched the one called StormCall leave silently and she gave a barely audible sigh. She turned from the carcass, deciding to wait to fill her belly after the pack leaders did as was custom to wolf heirarchy. She padded underneath a big tree and sat down and studied the goings on of the pack. The one called Doctor...she could smell distrust on him. She licked her nose and began grooming her shoulder and front legs, seeming to be oblivious to everything but the tending of herself at the moment but that was far from the truth. She was watching, waiting, more new wolves were arriving. That was making the pack even more nervous, it will make her work harder.

She gave a yawn and walked out her front paws, giving the perception of being relaxed and calm. She needed to begin talking to wolves soon though...but if she couldn't gain an ear due to caution it was going to be longer than she expected. She hoped her queen would be understanding.

Doctor turned at the sound of untrained footsteps and Bright's voice, smiling at the sight of the four pups. "If I knew where Teagan was, then I'd have a definite answer. I asked Nephritides to accompany Robin when he ventures to Jabbar later, so she can't be a pupsitter at the moment unless I ask Storm Call to take her place when Robin and Nephritides come back from addressing the visitors..." He tilted his head as he looked at Storm Call. Alaina might be able to along with Jewel helping if they were capable... "Otherwise, everyone can assist in watching them, including myself for a time when we're not busy." If Storm Call went with Robin to Jabbar instead of Nephritides, then three wolves wouldn't have to go... but he wanted her to experience more tasks at the same time... Maybe she could start out with pupsitting and see how she likes it, although he would hated to suddenly change tasks on his packmates.

Bright watched the pups tussle some more, her eyes warm. Then Silent left, and Ajax escorted her to the den's exit. Next, he turned to her, asking if she was ever returning. She was not sure of that answer, but she knew if Silent were to return, it would not be for a long time. "I'm not sure, dear," she said softly, rising to her paws and coming to the den's entrance, "It won't be for a long time, though." Shaking her head, she wanted to get off that subject, and looked to all of the whelps. Silent's two young ones would be a part of her litter now, and she was responsible for them all. Beckoning all of them with a swish of her tail, she stepped outside the den. It was time that they began to explore and meet their packmates. She'd never had such a large litter before, and she knew this could get a little out of hand, but it had to be done. She just hoped the pack would be ready for four young, rambunctious pups. "Alright, I think it's time that you all came out and met the pack," she said, nudging each of them, "Mind your manners, and don't get out of my sight. Though the pack is safe, there are dangers in the outside world."

One day, when they were a bit older, she would show them all the borders, teach them to hunt and defend themselves, and show them the dangers. But for now, it was only essential for them to explore small distances and learn how to be good pack citizens. Stepping away from the den, she could see outside that the pack was functioning. There were faces that she didn't recognize, and wolves she didn't know very well yet. But she knew she would have to know them all, and that she could only do this with time. Tail swishing, she stepped into the open, trying not to be shy for the pup's sakes. She spotted Doctor, who seemed to currently be the center of all the action, and walked over to him. She could see he was busy, but she wanted to speak with him, too. "Doctor, I have four whelps who need to start meeting the pack," she said, a look in her eyes that displayed her concern, "It's going to be a big job. Is there anyone who can help me watch them?" She tilted her head, wondering if he had an answer for her.



Silent was glad for the strength that her mate offered her in this time of great sorrow for her. She knew he must be hurting inside almost as badly as she was, but she could feel the strong front he put on for her. On most occasions she would beg that he didn't hide his true feelings, but now, she needed to lean on him, and he was the only reason she kept standing at this very moment. He spoke, and she shook her head. "I am ready now," she said stubbornly, "I cannot stay here any longer if we are to go." She knew she was still weak, but if she were to leave, she needed to go before she changed her mind. Her ears twitched as she heard the comings and goings of pack life. She longed to be amongst them, to be giving them guidance and helping them in whatever way they needed. Breathing heavily, she kept at her mate's side. "They will all be alright without me, won't they?" she asked. Deep down, she knew that they would do just fine. She believed in her wolves. She just needed to be reassured.

Sighing, she forced herself to think of the journey ahead. "Nuri, my love, I am ready to go," she said to him, "Just lead the way, and I won't turn back." She leaned into him again, waiting for him to tell her that everything was going to be okay and that they could go without a worry. Then she would let him lead her to wherever it was that she needed to be.

Ooc - Wow, Silent, I am sorry that I fail so much. I didn't even realize you had responded to my post way back there.

He sensed Cardinal's approach before seeing him. Turning as he reported about the hunt, Doctor nodded. He looked around for Chimera, and realized she was still with Storm Call and the food. There was no one else within earshot, but he still kept his voice down as he said, "Cardinal. There have been many strangers lately. I've sent Robin and Nephritides to greet them. I'm still wary of Chimera. I know Robin is Silent's advisor, but I don't want to ask him to temporarily be mine while both of them are still recovering. Can I ask you to be my advisor while I have this position of beta, for however long that may be? You'll still have your rank given to you by Silent."

He glanced off in the direction Robin went, and confided, "I offered my ear and experiences to Robin to help him out. I can help him and his family, at least, a little, but I can't do anything for them unless they allow me to. At the same time, we need to maintain unity with the pack. I don't know what anyone in Robin's family is really thinking, though, as Robbie and Jewel have been more isolated than usual. Plus... Robin want to go to Jabbar. I'm sending Nephritides with him, because she saw the wolf who attacked, and Robin might choose one other to accompany them. I told him not to attack, in case the wolf is trying to cause strife with that packs, but..." He trailed off before adding, "I don't want him to go, but if I were him, I probably would want to, also." He had a distant look in his eyes- it had been more difficult to hide recently, but he knew in time, he'd be able to regain his composure. He always did.

Chimera


And in one swift breath the hunt was in full swing, her long legs carrying her swiftly but letting the two brutes take pointe. She harried the beast and then the one named Cardinal took the unfortunate creature by the throat and crimson stained his maw as the light left the deer's eyes. "Good hunt indeed Cardinal." She said and let her yellow eyes appraise him as her stone colored tail swayed back and forth after Cardinal praised the effort. He then left to seek out the one called Doctor and she glanced to Storm Call and gave him a friendly smile.

The smell of hot blood made her belly growl but she chided it. Patience...she thought to it...good things come to those who wait.