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Like the PM'd about! Word Count: 474- SoSuWriMo
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Dexter and Vesle danced in and out from among her four legs as the little family of three traversed land the children had not seen before. The girl and boy were curious, but kept close enough for the sake of comfort, and she had to pay attention so as not to stumble sometimes as they took shortcuts underneath her. Vesle in particular kept close, Dexter was more brave, but neither was as brave as Keeleigh, who spent a lot of time outside their home. Today she was left to explore the lands of Dahlia, by her own wish. She was not interested in a trek; she claimed she had so much left of her own pack land to explore. The children were growing ever so quickly these days, as if they were as eager to become adults and get away from her as she was eager to prevent them from doing so. But, she knew it was futile, not to mention wrong. It was with a heart heavy with both pride and sadness that she watched how they were slowly gaining independence, and although she knew it would be many more months until they were truly able to be on their own, there was still that familiar sensation in her throat as she observed their progress. In a year or less they would not need her anymore, not as they had before. It was just a fact of life, but that did not mean she accepted it readily.
........Her last visit to Phoenix Valley had not been pleasurable, but time had come with the birth of her children, and she had spent it thinking. The discovery she had made had forced her to do so, had ripped the foundations of her life from underneath her feet. Of course, Mew was not dumb. She knew very well that her opinions were offensive, but the conclusion she had reached had surprised her. So, she would seek the Patriarch of Phoenix Valley to make amends, to apologize for her behavior. If she would have her, he would have a sister in Dahlia de Mai. That was her goal.
........The little family finally reached the borders of the other pack, and Mew raised her head and called out for the one-eyed male. Her bottom sat nicely on the ground, and she directed her full attention on the children again. Now Vesle, Dexter, your uncle Jefferson is the alpha here, just like Haku is in Dahlia de Mai. So you better behave yourselves, ok? Stay close until he comes to meet us. The two blinked at her for a moment and continued their play. It wasn't at all likely that they would do as she said, but hopefully they would be humble enough to at least behave at first, when he arrived. That in itself would be a miracle.
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