Virtuous hearts; Tirisfal Valley

He noticed Robin dash in during the threat to one of his pups, inflicted a wound, and backed off. Just then, another wolf- one he knew as a stranger- came in to distract the bear. He hesitated in attacking the bear when he noticed her barking at the bear cubs. When he saw the bear turn towards her once more, Doctor growled, not wanting to see anyone get injured, especially since there wasn't another wolf on that side with her. He darted forward as fast as he could, jaws open. He collided with the bear's hind leg. As well as causing the beast to waver just slightly, there were cuts on her leg, courtesy of his fangs.

The bear reared on her hind legs, trying to see this new threat before resting again on all her limbs. Doctor stayed behind her vision, barreling his head into her leg, specifically where he guessed her knee should be, biting her when he felt like it. The bites, though, were just enough to cause pain; they weren't anything too serious. He'd still like her to run out of the pack lands on her own accord. He backed out to regain his breath and managed to bark out advice, "If you can't attack the face, go for her legs if possible." For large creatures like these, a wounded enough leg would buckle, giving them an advantage.

Silent smiled as he indicated her to lead with his paw. She trotted at a leisurely place, completely unaware of what was happening in the mainlands with her pack. They had come quite a distance to get away and have some alone time, and it would not be for a while that she would feel the tension in the air. She breathed the fresh air deeply, enjoying herself as she meandered back home. But alas, her smile suddenly faded when a rank stench entered her nares, along with fear-scent from her own pack. "Nuri, do you smell that?" she asked, "Something is not right." Did this have to happen? She had gone away merely to enjoy her time with someone she loved and admired, so that they could expend the last of her heat and see what came of it. Everything had been fine when she'd left; why did this have to happen now?

Guilt tore at her as she began racing through the territory. Guilt and fear. How could she have left her pack unattended like this? But wasn't it her right to personal time and happiness? Not at the cost of her pack's safety, she knew. Fear ripped through her for the pups. She hoped that they were not in the middle of whatever was happening. She prayed that they were safe. But fear also ran through her veins cold as ice for what might now be growing inside of her. She could not risk letting them come to harm. It would break her heart if something happened and her belly did not swell this season. She tried desperately to control her emotions, and knew that her responsibilities must come first; she must take care of those who already lived, and worry later for the undeveloped life within her.




Bright had merely come here for rest and sanctity, as she had often done with packs she'd come across on her journeys. She had long been searching for her children, but to no avail. And worse now was the fact that she was yet again the victim of unspeakable acts, and once more pregnant with whelps whose father she did not know. Only half a moon's worth of suns had risen since the event, but she had already felt an unmistakable feeling of growth of the life within her. It disheartened her to know that she attracted bad luck, but at least she had another reason to live now. She only wished she had a mate, her mate - Riddick. Tears stung her eyes at the thought, and she did not stop them from rolling down her cheeks. The pain of seeing his lifeless form would never leave her, nor would her faithfulness to him.

Sighing, the flow of tears stopped only when a commotion was heard. She had long been heading towards the scent of wolves, but now another scent was amongst them, and she felt that something bad was happening. Hurrying forward, she came up behind the back of a bear, its attention focused upon the very wolves she had scented. They threatened the bear, but it was intent on protecting its cubs, and would not be so easily deterred. The young femora could do nothing more but try to get its attention. She barked and howled suddenly from behind the creature. The others would probably be confused, for she was unknown to them all, but she hoped she could do something to help them and ensure that no one got hurt. Maybe they'd accept her more easily afterward. But the focus for now was eliminating the bear.

Unable to distract the creature from behind, she nipped at its heels, getting a quick response of frustration. The bear turned and swiped at her, but she was agile enough to be well out of its range before it had turned. It was not long before its attention reverted to the others, but at least they could try to attack it. She nipped it again, then ran toward the tree her cubs had so cowardly climbed in fear of the wolves. She barked up at the tree, getting a much more direct response from the bear. She bolted off, and the bear seemed reluctant to chase her and leave the area of her young. But if they kept at it long enough, they would be able to harass the bear, perhaps enough to make it retreat or back off.

His eyes held a hint an anguish as the mother bear charged. She was only protecting her own young. Doctor wanted to attack due to his protective instincts, yet he wanted to spare the bear, if possible. Although that was probably unlikely. It was either the bear or the pack. That's how all his decisions felt like, actually. His allies or trying to spare the enemy and relocate them. He was also fairly certain that trying to communicate with the bear wouldn't do any good in this case, but still, he felt as if he had to try before his allies attacked- they always did, so why would he assume otherwise this time?

He stepped forward a few steps warily, but never stepping past Robin. He stared at the charging bear, his eyes communicating for him, as his words may not be understood by other creatures. But this bear was enraged at the potential threat to her cubs, and ignored the foolish wolf who dared to try to call for an end to a barely started fight. Doctor's eyes narrowed as he crouched, knowing they'd have to attack. He'd get himself- or the others- killed if he kept trying to do this. It was only a matter of time before he would spring himself from his position, as he was still waiting to see if Robin would say anything to him or the newcomer he had yet to introduce himself to.

Jewel

The white whelp with the two toned eyes and pink nose was hot on the heels of her friend and was about to pounce on her no good brother Koda when she heard the yelling. She skidded to a stop and her ears pinned. Father didn't usally yell like that. She turned and looked at him with her different colored hues and then was distracted by Aslan running away and Koda telling Dad that he knew they were there. Curious as all pups are she turned to see the two bear cups mewling and climbing up a tree. Then she saw the reason for the fear in her father's voice. Everything happened so fast and Jewel froze for a moment. The mother bear stood upon her hind legs and roared her defiance at the pack. Aslan's mother urging her forward she finally snapped out of it and ran for where her father was. Seeing the pups flee set the mother bear into action and she charged.

The fem was about to pounce on Koda when a voice broke their fun and she came to a sudden hault right behind him. Her ears pulled back quickly and she looked sidelong towards the two furry brown cubs. She knew what those were. She knew about them too well, cub or not, they had bigger nails then anything else she knew. Without a second glance she ran away, eyes still on the cubs till she passed Robin and ran between her mother's legs. "Momma! Please, my new friends. Please make them go away, Momma!" she had hot tears rolling down her face and she felt sick to her stomach thinking of what had happened before. She was left alone though as her mother ran forward hearding the pups up the hell towards Robin.

"Dad! I knew they we--" he cut off his voice as he saw his father's look and ran over to him without question. It was a first but something wasn't right. His dad was too upset about something. He came up next to Robbie and looked up at him. "Hey, dad, what's wrong?" Then his eyes landed on Doctor and he followed their look. "What are THOSE!" he pounced around and looked at the two cubs while his tassle shook slowly but his mind trembled with excitment. "Robbie! Look at those things!" He wanted to go play but there was the sound of snapping twigs and he jumped back as a bigger thing came out slightly. He had no idea how 'big' she was. He felt the rushing of fear and he stepped back. "Wha..." he couldn't even finish for Teagan was right there in seconds pushing him and Robbie with her nose.

"Children, come on. Now. Over there, now." she was pushing them towards a log, pushing them towards it. Aslan was crying but she obayed glad that her friends were there. "Jewel. Now, Sweetie, lets go" She was pushing them along, going faster and faster. Aslan went inside, Koda went inside, she didn't quite stop to see if Robbie went in or Jewel but she didn't step far from the log. "Robin. Cardinal. I really hate to be a burden of bad news, but you came from over there Robin, the den is right across from where, she's...coming from" And her eyes landed on the bear who now was fully emerged coming out to state her territory and mothership over her cubs. The sound of her daughter screaming for her made her step back but she was fully alert, fully aware... She had no idea what to really do, if someone got hurt, infront of Aslan again...

Doctor was quite proud of himself. He was able to restrict his roaming within the packlands and not one step outside. It was in his nature to wander around and too far from his self-proclaimed borders. Normally when he did, he got into trouble- the trouble which seemed to constantly follow him when he travels to new places and occasionally when he returns to familiar lands.

He was trying to clear his mind, which had been unsettled since he first came to these lands. Still, he'd taking a liking to this pack which was slowly gaining new members. He tensed, hearing Robin's shout, then ran forward, towards his voice. It was now he noticed the unwelcomed scents. He knew not to try to keep his walking pace, since it was also in his nature to help others. Cautiously appearing behind Robin some time later, he noticed the two small cubs first. THen he looked up, and wondered if he would always be destined to fall into the middle of something.

He glanced at Robin, eyes questioning. He didn't want to attack just yet- not when the pups were so close. Any sudden action might cause the bears to attack before they got to a safer distance. Still, it was hard to restrain this sudden urge to lash out. Normally a calm, gentle wolf, Doctor had his rare moments of justly viciousness, despite haiting to kill. Because of his upbringing, he always wanted revenge, yet didn't at the same time. This case was similar, but he knew he could keep himself in check and able to follow any order- from attacking the bear to leaving the scene for the protection of the pups.

Silent smiled radiantly when Nuri joined her, and she leaned into the comfort of him, relishing in his sweet affections. When he spoke, her ears tingled, and her smile seemed to somehow brighten further. "I feel lovely," she stated sincerely, "Absolute bliss. I'm not sure I've ever been so happy in my life.. I hope you are as well." Her eyes narrowed and a tender look was given to the older gent. What would she have done without him? "Thank you, Nuri." She hoped he wouldn't wonder what she was thanking him for.After all, he had made this all possible. He may not have known it, but he'd always been very charming, and had easily won her heart and respect. Now, together, they had a bright future to look forward too. She thought little of his age, and never dwelled on the fact that he would be gone long before she or their pups. Negativeness such as that just wasn't allowed as a part of her thinking.

She did not want to go back yet, and she felt that the pack was doing well, but it was her responsibility to assume her duties and be ready at any moment to quell arguements or protect her pack. Amber orbs probed Nuri's body and face before she spoke once more. "I hate to say it, but I think we'd best be getting back now," she said softly, somewhat regretfully; she never wanted their time together to end, "I don't want anyone to worry over us, we have been gone a while." She rose gracefully to all fours, giving a mighty shake of her mane before raising her regal crown and looking to where they had come from. Glancing back to him, she gave him a soft kiss upon the cheek, and a loving lick to his ears. She turned again, and this time began to plod back toward the mainlands.

Teagan listened to Cardinal and smiled as he commented on Aslan's pelt. "Thank you. And yes, it was more so hard on me then her. She never understood why I was going from place to place with her. I didn't want her to grow up like I had, scattered, I just want her to have a stable home." She smiled and looked over to the bru. "Thanks for talking with me, even about this simple stuff. It's nice to have a...weird to say, pack mate, that I can talk with" she smiled and looked over as the bru dubbed Robin walked over. She stood and nodded before sitting back down.

"Hello Robin, I'm Teagan, and the one over there is Aslan, with your little girl" she smiled and watched the two, thinking how strange it was that they were so much older now...that time had morphed their bodies into grown woman or soon to be...

Aslan smirked at Jewel. "Find the boys. Pft." she stuck her tail up. "La la la Koda koda koda, I don't like to listen" she smirked and turned back to Jewel. "Their over by the water. Go tackel Koda. He deserves it for his little joke he played the other day" She winked and crouched down and began to army crawl her way towards the water...the boys were there...

Silent stretched out, grumbling lazily as she looked to the daylight that shone into hers and Nuri's private den. She had spent a wonderful evening Nuri, one to remember for years to come, and she regretted that the night had ended and day had come so soon. But it was life. How could the good times go noticed if they never ended, if there were no bad times with which to compare the good? She rose to all fours, sturdy legs holding her as she yawned and arched her back. Her tassel swished and she looked to Nuri. She stepped out of the sun's rays and let them fall upon him, to wake him. She wanted to see his eyes sparkle when he woke. "Nuri?" she called softly to him, and bent down to nuzzle his cheek, "The day has come."

She didn't know if he'd heard her, but she knew he'd come to eventually. Tail waving, she exited the den, the fading scent of her heat still lingering. She wondered about it slightly; why hadn't it gone yet? Her heart beat faster for a few moments, but she didn't dwell on the thoughts too long. It would break her heart if this litter was never meant to be, and nothing came of her coupling with Nuri. He was perfect; loyal, noble, courteous. His heart was always in the right place. For a long time she had loved him for these things, and she wanted nothing more but to bear his children who would hold the same traits. Tossing her thoughts aside, she glanced back over her shoulder, then sat down, just to breathe and take in her surroundings, relaxing for a rare moment. It had not been long, but soon she knew she needed to take on her duties again.

*Jewel*


Jewel slowed and let Aslan tackle her. It was fun to have a roll in the dirt even if they were really getting to big to play those kind of games. She barked still as loud and boisterous as ever..well at least at play. She tugged playfully on Aslans ear and tugged. Laughing she rolled and stood up on swift paws. Jewel had grown, lean and lithe. Her brother's both had outgrown her in size but she was no slouch. She was a looker. All wolf except for her two toned eyes and her nose had remained pink. It was all part of her mother's heritage but Jewel didn't know that she was different. No one of this pack treated her thus so she didn't know anything of discrimination against hybrids.

Her powdery coat was sleek right now but come winter it would be thick and luxurious. She stood there tail wagging. "Let's go find the boys!" she laughed and nudged Aslan lovingly. Aslan was the sister Jewel never had. She bounded and then set off at a run to find her brothers.

Ooc:|| Make sure you guys, who play the other pup siblings kinda read into this. It wont change the story time for the pack, just the pups.
Bic:||

It was a game of hiding. And when they were younger, it was easier to slip behind a rock, or a tree and stay there long enough till the one who was it, would come and find you. Now though, they hid amongst the forest, in greater distances. Koda had grown lean, he was fast and quick to react in situations. Aslan had grown even more slim then she was as a whelp. Her fur was not fluff, it was flat. She looked like a red wolf all the way. Along her neck held that dark path of fur, like a maned wolf, but she was closer to the red family.

All of the whelps had seemed to grow, and yet, their games still continued. There was the tag, but it was divided into the whole of the lands now, and then the hide and seek tag, well, that was pointless but it was good to have them all run. They were all quick in their own ways, and smart in others. The siblings were tuned into eachother as one, while Aslan was the odd little duckling who just tailed with them as the sister from another mister and mistress. They were all close, and they were all kin in some way or another.

Teagan's plan to have Aslan grow up in a pack had worked out whole heartedly better then she had wanted. Her daughter was happy, specially with her new friends. She was always happy to hunt, to eat, to sleep, so long as she was with her friends. The families had grown close, and the hearts of the pack seemed to be closer. As she sat with Cardinal her eyes smiled to him. "Far travel indeed. We came from, well, not a pack, but many packs, and I just couldn't find one good enough for my little girl. Being here though, it's amazing. And I feel it'll all work out well in the end." She looked as the kids played and smiled turning her attention back to Cardinal. "She's a mutt, if you can't tell. Rather a strange looking one, but a mutt indeed. She's not my daughter daughter, but she's as close as all get out." She nodded and watched the pups, laughing as Aslan went in for the tackle of Jewel again.

*Jewel*


Jewel giggled and rolled over as Aslan scrambled out from under here. Quick as a wink Jewel was up on her ivory feet once more and running away from Aslan and just as quick she skidded to a stop when the other pup yelled "Wait!" Jewel had never heard of hide and go seek tag and she bounded back excitedly. "A new game?!!" She yelled at the top of her lungs. "Yes!" and she pounced on Aslan playfully. It was so nice not being the only girl anymore. "How do we play?" She asked and then rolled off Aslan and lay there being silly. Then she yelled. "ROBBIE! KODA!! C'mon!" She was impatient to get this new game started.


OOC: What do you think of growing the pups up a little bit after this...say make them almost a year or at least 6 months? What say you?