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Anu seemed to calm as she spoke, and the blue eyes of her friend looked up to her. Still, even with the calm she could see the worry. It was only natural, especially with all the pain she was experiencing. "This first time is always the hardest. Everything is going to be fine though, you'll see. Once your first pup is out, you'll see." When she had birthed her second litter she hadn't been as scared. The pain had been just as intense, but she had known it was coming, she had known what to expect. It didn't surprise her that Anu was unsure of what was to come, and if everything was going as it should. Even if you saw a hundred labors, it was never the same when it was actually you going through it.
There were a series of hurried steps outside the room. Savina could sense Kansas just outside, and knew that he would not enter, though she was glad he was close by. Next Cambria rushed into the room with her supplies and settled down near Anu, closer to her behind. The Commander smiled softly at her daughter before looking back to Anu as another contraction washed over her burdened form. She could tell things were moving quickly, but Aretmis' soft voice distracted her attention momentarily. "Something very exciting is going on sweetie, but we have to be quiet right now. Why don't you go wait outside with your Daddy for the moment?" Childbirth was a miracle, but not one she thought it necessary for her young pup to witness at her age.
Anu moved, and Savina looked as the first pup was cleaned lovingly. The instincts were strong in the tawny woman, as they were in most mothers. The pup looked healthy and strong and her face beamed with a brilliant smile. "He's beautiful," she whispered in awe.
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