The day the earth stood still

Naniko D'Angelo · 08-01-2011, 11:04 AM

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The family is welcomed after the birth, with the exception of Demi and Ravesque who can come in at any time. PP of Panda being in the den, if that's alright :3

Naniko had kept to her den for the last week or so to prepare for the birth of the pups. Ravesque's warnings about her giving birth outside of the caves had become all too true when she'd thought that she was going into labor a few days prior. The contractions had stopped on that day after she'd laid down in her own bed and had tried to rest some more, so in her den she had stayed after that point. Naniko had plenty of things to work on in her den, and she would call out to those walking by to make them come in and entertain her at times.

Today she'd managed to trap Panda in there with her. The Angela had been working on getting a few skins softened up so that she could use them for various tasks; She was wanting to make some more water storage containers, ones that were easier to carry around than a jar or flask and that could hold a slightly higher volume of water. She spoke to the girl as she worked. "I don't know when they'll come. I felt some pains the other day, but they seem to have gone away for n--" Her word was cut off as a dull pain throbbed across her abdomen. "I might have spoken too soon."

She had some things ready for it, extra furs and a few small towels for help with cleaning the pups off. She would likely be too weak to do some of that herself. Naniko suddenly wished that she had asked her niece to come by that day, as well - even though she had done this quite a few times, the idea of the birth was a little daunting. She didn't want to be insensitive to Demi's loss of her own litter, though, and hadn't asked her to come by the den that day. It was probably more than obvious to the pack that the Angela's due date was nearing, though.

As another wave of pain came, she went down to her knees. She wished to have the pups in the back corner of her den, where Scorpius had once slept when he'd lived there with her. The pups' room, now. "Help me get back...back there, Panda. I need to lay down...I have some furs ready." She managed to get out. "And then...can you go and get Demi?" If her niece did not wish to come, she wouldn't make her - but she would let her know what was going on.

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Panda Behr · 08-01-2011, 04:54 PM

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ooc: it's a P FOR PANDA! xDD lol ilu jamz

Panda found it slightly strange that the Angela would ask for her presence with the birth of her pups. Maybe it was because of her aura. Maybe it was because she did not trust her niece, the one whom held rank over Panda to help her. Maybe it was because Panda was going through the same things as Naniko, but a little bit later, and Panda felt weird about this litter that was growing in her belly. It almost felt like...they weren't really there. She had gained weight, maybe because she was eating more, but she also looked as if something was in her stomach, but she couldn't feel them like other people could when they were pregnant. Panda had not voiced her concerns for her litter to her Angela, nor to anyone else, for she was not here for herself, she was here for her Angela. The shaman had her soul mate sitting outside, in the common area, ready for the birth and getting things that she would need to make the Angela have the most comfortable time. The Furcas rubbed her belly and sat down next to the ivory tinted Angela, a smile on her face, and her aura as calm as possible. She was a shaman, she needed to keep her cool. When the Angela spoke of how her pains went away, she cringed in the middle of her words and she then spoke of how she might have spoken too early on the birth. Panda giggled lightly. They seem to like to correct you, my Angela. she calmly spoke, but even Venom could feel her aura change from as far away he was from the den. Panda got anxious about this now, and silently panicked in her mind about the Angela's pups.

Panda hopped to her feet when the Angela had fallen to her knees and she had gently put her hands on the Angela. Panda channeled some energy that she had to the woman with this touch and she had helped her to her feet once more before the woman requested that she help her to the back of the den where there were furs laying around for her to lay upon. Of course, Naniko the woman spoke to the other, and she helped the Angela back to where she had asked her. At the request that she leave to go find her niece, Panda did not like the idea, and for this she spoke to the Angela about it. I will send Venom to get her, my Angela. You need to have me here just in case anything goes wrong. He does not mind doing this for you, Naniko. the woman spoke, smiling to Naniko before Panda moved towards the entrance to the Angela's den and she poked her head out. Venom was quick to come to the sight of her face and he silently asked the woman with a perk of his ears and a cock of his head what she needed from him. Tell Demi that Naniko wants her here and that it's time for the children to be born. and with those words, the coal and chocolate scarred male was off to the depths of the caves. He looked for Demi's scent, now alone since her mate had dipped on her. How sad.

Venom approached her den, and poked his head in cautiously. He caught the sight of the woman and then he spoke to her. Naniko is giving birth. She has asked your presence. the man simply to the woman before he returned back the way he came. She was the relative of the Angela, she should know the way to the den herself, so he needed not to accompany the woman whom Panda had given all of their soap to. Venom returned to the spot he had made for himself within the common room, making sure to not be close enough to the den to be attacked for being so close. He would rather be safe than sorry. He didn't need anymore scars.

Panda on the other hand was holding her Angela's hand, assuring the woman that everything would be okay, and that Demi was on her way.The corson better be on her way, for there was no excuse for her not to be there. Panda did not care about her mourning of her mate leaving her, or the lose of her pups. This was her aunt and Naniko needed her. Time to suck it up and move on.

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Naniko D'Angelo · 08-05-2011, 05:45 PM

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Things seemed to move in a blur around her as she concentrated on the contractions. The pups were coming whether she was ready for them in that moment or not. The female took a few steps between each contraction, getting closer and closer to that back room. By the time she made it there she was contracting more regularly, with less time in between each one. She laid back against the wall of the cave, panting. Naniko didn't want this to be a show for the entire family to see...She covered herself up, wincing as another bit of pain streaked across her swollen belly. She was ready to get those pups out.

Over the next hour or two they arrived. Naniko had figured out first names for them but nothing else yet; she wanted to speak with Barrett about the surnames that the pups would be given. "Octavius" The first was named, a male as pale as the white queen herself. The pup set to feeding, a good sign. The second and third came just as this one had, alive, healthy, and squirming. "Severus" This one was a steel gray color, though hints of a black hood could be seen over his head and back even at his young age. He squeaked and whined, joining his brother in feeding as the last pup came into the world. This one seemed...different. The most painful contraction ripped through her as he arrived. At first the pup did not move or squeak, but soon his voice joined the others. The more darkly colored pup's squeak was unique, high pitched and more insistent. "Judas."

Ravesque Acidic · 08-07-2011, 08:08 AM

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Ravesque on the scene! <3

He'd recognized a change in the air around him, but had avoided the den of the Angela out of respect for a woman's privacy — there had been little explicit request for him to be present, and so he waited patiently and filled his waiting hours with hunting for the Angela and whatever offspring she produced. They weren't his. They weren't his, but she had been so cavalier about taking in his children, so caring for hers seemed only fair. There was no reason to form jealousy over it.

He returned to the caves with a sizable cervidae thrown over his shoulder, tongue lolling out from between his jaws where the adolescent moose had kicked him in the face. It was time to face whatever music there was, his green-eyed Angela and her children. Back down into the depths of cave he went, deer corpse scraping the walls of the entry tunnel — if he weren't so large, it wouldn't be a problem. Finding her den was easy.

Entering the large cave, red eyes found something missing — where was Naniko? The deer was dropped as the Acidic moved quietly towards the back room. The sight was familiar, and brought no softening of features to the Tuyul as he watched the woman and her children. His approach was slow. "I brought food." Something for her to regain her strength with. He didn't address the addition of the pups just yet — biting jealousy had entered his mind and he worked to hide it away before speaking of those.

Naniko D'Angelo · 08-14-2011, 06:00 PM

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It appeared that the pups were finished coming; as she cleaned Severus off and set him beside his two littermates, her condition began to improve. She began to breathe more normally, using towels to pick each one up and be certain that they were squeaking, breathing, and that they were dry. Once that task was finished, she set each back down so that they could begin to nurse. It was important for them to nurse soon after birth so that they could gain strength from it and begin to grow. Pups grew very quickly. Naniko laid her head down, closing her eyes for a moment.

A deep voice brought her out of her semi-restful state, jade eyes opening to see the large, red-eyed male above her. He was a welcomed sight, and the corners of her mouth turned upward slightly. It wasn't that he had brought something to eat that made her happy, it was simply that he was there at all. Naniko wasn't completely insensitive and hadn't been sure how he would take the pups' actual birth. The fact that he had shown up meant a lot to her. She hoped that her smile showed it; she was genuinely happy to see Ravesque. "It's finally over...all the waiting. Thank you for the food. Do you want to come closer?"

Rio Marino · 08-15-2011, 02:48 PM

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I have permission from James to join in, I guess I’ll resume posting order after Ravesque afterwards?

Traveling to Crimson Dreams had taken longer than expected, and she planned to come back a few days earlier. Rio was crossing the Anathema border as she thought about her wasted trip. She hadn’t found Ehno, only her grumpy aunt that shooed her away anyway. She knew her mother, Naniko, was probably nearing the end of her pregnancy and wanted to get to her as soon as possible. She would probably need Rio’s help now, being big and all.

As Rio neared the caves, her pace quickened. She was anxious to see her mom again. She wanted to rant and rave to her about how her Aunt Ghita was so bitter. Maybe ask her why that was afterwards. She entered the caves and remembered the way to her Mother’s den. As she stepped through the door, she didn’t see anyone around. She stopped and looked for a moment before realizing she must’ve been in Scorpius’ room in the back. Why was she in there?

Rio walked toward the room, now noticing that there were others here now. Unfamiliar scents mixed with Mom’s scent. And the smell of birth. Her black bushy tail began to wag as she peeked her head into the back room. ”Hey Momma!” She figured Naniko was probably in pain and most likely not in the best mood, but she stuck around anyway. She didn’t enter the room, though. She stayed by the door with just her head and arm poking in. She noticed the brute beside her brought her food, and instantly felt funny she hadn’t thought of anything to bring her. Then again, she didn’t know that Naniko would be giving birth on the day that she returned. ”How are you? Do you need anything?” She would wait on her hand in foot if need be. She cared for her Momma a lot.

After she was finished speaking she looked around at the others with a shy smile. ”Hello,” she said to them almost quietly. She had never seen them before and didn’t really know what to say to them other than a greeting. The room was small, but the others seemed to fit nicely. Rio came fully into the room, but still stayed by the door.

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Naniko D'Angelo · 08-20-2011, 07:31 PM

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No posting order <3 just post at will to this Big Grin

She was relieved that it was over, for the most part. The mother wasn't certain of who would come by her den to visit her now that they were born...but as long as they were a member of the pack or a member of the family, she wouldn't mind. The female wasn't very sensitive, for the most part...having pack members in the den wouldn't disturb her too much as long as they were respectful. Blood-related family was what she most desired at this time, though. To see her daughters or Soran would be wonderful.

She continued to rest, her breathing calm as she laid beside the little ones. She wanted to be able to feed them more comfortably, and had already removed her weapons-belt...so she began to shift slowly down to her lupus form. Because the pups were out, it would not harm them. Once she was finished she laid back down, panting from lack of energy. A voice made her lift her heavy head, green eyes searching for the source. "Rio! Oh, I'm alright. Everything went well. I could use a bowl of water, perhaps? I have a few bowls in the corner, over by the bed. And there's a jar of water next to them."

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Ravesque Acidic · 08-20-2011, 08:47 PM

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Sorry for the wait. @.@

He approached the trio without hesitation, looking over each with careful eyes. If he hadn't known better, one could have passed as his own son, fur white as snow just as his mother but with the red eyes he proudly bore. The rest, well they were far from his blood. Something in him had no desire to be closer to them, but something else wished to please the white Queen who rested beside them. It was her who mattered, not the kids who would never be his — there was time in the future to stake a more permanent claim on the Angela, to try and secure some sort of heir from her that wasn't as disappointing as the black-furred mistake Scorpius had turned out to be.

Out of respect, he lowered himself to be closer to her, looking at each boy in turn before gazing at their mother. "Let's hope they're strong boys." Depending on who raised the group, there were many futures for them — they simply needed the right male force in their life to turn out the right way. If she'd have him, he would step up, but there was no reason to force himself into her life.

The approach, and voice, of another caused him to look up only briefly. Momma. Another one of Naniko's children, found uninteresting by the Acidic who quickly went about butchering the catch he'd brought with sharp claws to give her something to replenish her strength after the feat of childbirth. She asked her daughter to find water in the jar, and he licked blood from his fingers before dropping slabs of meat onto the skin taken from the beast.

Rio Marino · 08-23-2011, 01:22 AM

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Okay then =]

Rio nodded and quickly bustled out of the door. She went to the corner where she saw the bowls and took one along with a jar filled with water. Then she swiftly, but carefully walked back to the smaller room with a bowl in one hand and the jar of water in the other. She moved passed the others carefully, and kneeled nearby the Acidic brute. She placed the bowl near her mother’s head and poured some water into it. Then she put the jar off to the side, which still had some water in it, and sat back. The pups were beautiful, and no matter who they looked like or whoever else they came from, they were more siblings to get to know. Rio smiled at their cute, wriggling, little bodies, but kept her distance as she noticed the brute beside her seemed very intrigued by them. Could he be the father?

Rio watched everything that was going on around her carefully. She definitely wanted a family of her own one day, but it would probably be someday far into the future. She didn’t think she’d ever be like her mother and be popping them out so frequently. No, she just wanted a family of her own. To call her own, and for it to actually be her own. ”Who’s their father, Momma?” She would never get answers if she never asked questions. Even if the brute beside her was the father, there was no shame in that. Even though, she could already tell that he didn’t care for her being there too much. He didn’t acknowledge her greeting at all, and she could be here or not and he would be indifferent to her presence. It was okay, though. She was here to see her Momma, not him.

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Caprica D'Angelo · 08-23-2011, 10:26 AM

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Caprica just knew it, she just knew that today was going to be the day. Or maybe she didn't, because she'd been thinking this for quite a few days now. She'd been restless all that time though, which made it hard to get on with her normal life. She'd brought a collection of rabbits home from her snares, and collected together some leather thongs that she had finished curing. She still hadn't found her way around the caves entirely, but she knew her own den extremely well, and all the things she had in it. Since the bareness of Ravesque's visit, when all she'd had was incense, now the cave held many assorted stones and clutter she'd found or made. It was hard to think about much other than her mother and the approaching birth, because Naniko was staying in her den permanently now, and it was certainly close to the moment. However, she still managed to spend a few hours threading beads onto the leather thongs. Making necklaces was a great distraction.

She had made three when she needed to go to the kitchen to collect some yellow dye that had been brewed up earlier, but on her way back, she caught a scent that made her eyes widen in surprise. It was a scent of childhood, of distant valleys. It was her sister, surely it was Rio. Caprica hurried towards the direction of the scent, tracking it across the commons, and to the entrance of Naniko's den. She hesitated, and then realised there were other wolves within, and the scent of birth. The time had come and gone; her heart soared and she rushed forward, stopping herself with a hand on the stone just inside the entrance. Rio sat near her mother, and there were her new brothers or sisters, and... Ravesque, nearby. She caught his words - they were brothers, then. She was a little puzzled at the proximity of the dark male to her mother. Had she been utterly dense, before? Was there something between them? Rio asked the pertinent question, and Caprica was denied the opportunity to speak and greet and gush and congratulate - she could not interrupt this exchange, so she merely stood, her eyes soft and warm and loving, but a little mystified, too.

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Naniko D'Angelo · 08-30-2011, 07:44 PM

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"They will be, with us here to raise them. They'll be perfect." That was what she truly wished for, more perfect children. Ones who were sensible, smart, and knew what they wanted out of life. Scorpius wasn't a complete failure in her eyes, as he could go on to pass the D'Angelo blood on and create more for the line after all...but he wasn't what she had expected him to grow up to be. Naniko had hoped that with all of the training and teaching that she had done, he would turn out to be a warrior or perhaps some kind of medic. Something truly useful that she could take advantage of and direct, like a piece on a chessboard.

"Ravesque and I will raise them - their blood father is not around, but he is more than capable. Pups need discipline."Though the dark male was not their blood-related father, if he was willing to then he would serve that role for them. Naniko did not ask much of Ravesque, but he seemed keen to make sure that things were running smoothly with her pregnancy and often took care of her in ways that she didn't realize. It would be good for the pups to have a father-figure in their lives...and after their late-night talk, she felt more sure of Ravesque than ever before. They weren't together, not exactly, but he looked out for her and made certain that she was never wanting for anything.

She noticed Caprica standing among the others and smiled to her daughter after taking a long drink of the water that Rio had brought. "Ah, thank you, Rio. Caprica - meet your three new little brothers. Judas, Octavius, and Severus." She said. "I appreciate all of you being here...it's a joy to have so many around for this joyous event." Naniko said, a genuine smile creeping onto her muzzle. She felt content with her family there, her two daughters and Ravesque. They were all she needed.

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Panda Behr · 08-31-2011, 10:44 PM

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ooc: sorry for the lateness and such. +5

Suddenly, there was an influx of people. All different energies, different faces. It made the stubbed tailed woman nervous, more so than she already was. She knew none of these faces, and she was suddenly thrusted into a world of strangers, but as the Furcas of Anathema, and since the Corson would not show her face, the Furcas was supposed to stay there until she was dismissed by the woman whom was just in labor only minutes ago. Panda was silent for the duration that the people had come in, but she stayed there none the less, showing her support for the new mother. Well, not really new, but the mother of more than what she had already birthed. Panda touched her own stomach, for she believed that she would be in the same position at the Angela was in soon. She was not sure yet, but she had been gaining some weight and she had been feeling different lately, so she figured that she too, would be birthing children. Little did she know that she was completely wrong about this. Her body simply was over-reacting to her mating act with the two males that would be fathers if she was to give birth. The Angela asked the girl, Rio, to get her water, and Panda was about to hop up and do what the woman had asked the girl to do, but Rio was quicker than the Furcas and she got the water for the woman and gave it to her mother.

Thank you, Rio. she had spoken to the dark colored girl and she smiled lightly. She looked back at Naniko and then to the door. Venom peeked his head in to see the family of darker wolves surrounding the mother and his friend. He lifted his head to look over them and lock eyes with the girl. Panda looked through the shoulders of the others and locked her brown eyes with those hazel ones. Panda did not move though, for she was not dismissed yet. She had to wait for the Angela's orders to leave. They really are beautiful, Naniko. she commented, looking at the three beautiful puppies with their unique colors. She could only wonder what they would look like as they grew older. I'm sorry our Corson has not made it, though I am sure that Venom did send for her, since he is back now. she apologized for Demi, though she knew that she shouldn't have. It was stupid to do so, for Panda should not have been sorry for the woman whom refused to see her family that was being born into this world. Panda held a small smile on her face either way though, even though she was disappointed in the absence of the woman whom was a rank above herself.

Is there anything else I can do for you, Naniko? she asked the Angela, wondering if she could do anything else for the ivory woman whom was the leader of Anathema. She was surrounded by her family, so she doubted that she would be needed anymore, but she was just making sure just so that she can make sure her job was done here. She didn't want to rush the woman or anything, for she did not have anything else to do, or anywhere to be or anything, she just wanted to maybe lay down in her bed, and snuggle with her best friend.

Rio Marino · 09-01-2011, 01:40 AM

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Ooc.

Whoever the pups’ father was, he obviously didn’t care enough to be here now. Ravesque would have to do, and she respected him for wanting to father pups that weren’t even his blood. Rio smiled in Ravesque’s direction. She saw that he paid her no mind, but that didn’t change the fact that she was kind of proud of him for stepping in to be such a big role in her little siblings’ lives. Rio, who sat on the floor near Naniko, looked up at her sister in the doorway, ”Caprica…” She whispered as she saw her beautiful face. Finally, everyone was together. Well, everyone who needed to be together, anyway, was here. Together.

Rio smiled up at her sister. She had so much to say to her. She wanted to catch up with her and share their traveling stories. She wanted to make a new relationship with her whether she already had one with her or not. She wanted a new start, since they had both left and gotten lost from the world. They were probably both very changed females now. Who knew what swam inside Caprica’s mind now as opposed to then?

Rio turned back to Naniko and Ravesque, speaking calmly, ”That’s very bold of him, taking the role of something so important to them.” She said it with nobility and respect. She respected her mother for still popping out pups and expanding their blood, and she respected Ravesque for already said reasons. Her expressions were calm; nothing too excited was present within her. She was serious on the outside for the fact that there was so much going on, but she was extremely happy on the inside that she had finally gotten to see Caprica again.

Rio acknowledged Panda’s gratitude by dipping her head towards her. Rio then turned and scooted closer to see her newborn siblings. They were all so tiny and squirming. She couldn’t help but show a giddy smile on her lips as she watched them suckle. ”I’m happy to be here for you, Momma. Happy to see the new editions of our family come into this world, even though I missed the fun part.” Fun part referring to the birthing part, but it was just as well. She wasn’t present for the messy part.

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