Strong and brave, is the heart of a mother.

Anya Valeska · 11-07-2011, 04:09 PM

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My apologies for the few days absence.. Computer time was momentarily unavailable.^^

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Anya lowered her eyes, deep in thought of the struggles and hardships she has faced before..

"Cave or no cave.. A place to call home is all I could ask for. "

Watching Alaki exit, her cold blue eyes following, she turned back to retrieve her son. Picking him up from the scruff of his neck, she began to follow her new and behold Anathema pack member. The pup was nearly too heavy to be having carried by his mother, being close to three months. However, being the only child, he would always be treated as such, her first and foremost little one. After a few steps, the pup released a defiant growl and broke free from his mother's hold. He fell to the ground and recovered in seconds, with a wagging tail, a small 'yip' and continued forward with the two adults. She could see that through her son's bright enthusiasm, he understood that he would now have a place to be his belonging and decided she didn't have to much discuss the current situation with him.

Although he had nearly an empty stomach, it was amazing how much energy young ones possessed, despite all odds. He ran passed his mother to follow alongside this new found stranger. He looked up, studying the tall, dark, mysterious luperci. Spying his polished blade that contained the faint scent of wolf blood, the pup cautiously took a step back and boldly growled at him, baring his few baby teeth. Embarrassed and ashamed at the pup's behavior, she ran up, growling, and snapped at him, gently yet firmly, nipping only the corner of his ear.

"It would be in your best interest from now on, to respect Alaki and all others that share his blood. We our all now a pack, my son."

She held up her paw, showing the thin cut that trailed down the middle. The young pup, pressing his nose to the fresh wound to sniff, recognizing himself with the familiar scent. He whimpered, lowering his ears and tucking his tail between his legs, submissively. As for all wolves, it was best the pup learned what sacrifice meant and soon. With all that is worth achieving in this life, one must take an equal amount in some loss.

As they traveled to the caves, she caught a glimpse of dawn approaching, the sun rising. Birds softly began to chirp in the trees, waking up the Earth. Anya wouldn't find traveling such a difficult task, as once the day begun, she could warm up under the sun as it glistened over her multicolored fur. She could feel the warmth melt through her bones. Despite the lack of sleep the previous nights, she yawned and stretched forward, with a pleasant smile across her face. As she continued her walking, she spotted a deer, standing still with eyes watching and ears alert. She could imagine how such a fine catch would ,indeed, fill their stomachs. However, Anya simply did not have enough energy to hunt such a kill. The opportunity soon passed as a moment later, the deer had disappeared, running back into the shadows of the trees. Anya sighed and continued to press on forward.

Anya Valeska

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