Long post is long. First puppy is white.
The pregnant female sat alone on her bed of pelts. Pain rocked her body as yet another wave of contractions hit her, several times more powerful that before. The time for the first puppy was approaching quickly. Hotaru closed her eyes and clenched the soft fur into her dexterous paw as she panted. For once, the darkness was soothing. It made her feel safe and the added quiet of being almost completely alone only increased her sense of security. At least she could give birth in peace. Or not.
The sound of shuffling feet could be heard heard in the hallway as an intruder broke through the wolf's peace. She could hear Kelia shuffling before flying off to see who the intruder was. Hotaru didn't move, but one ear was straining towards her open bedroom door. All intruders, even pack members, were dangerous. Some instinct told the grey wolf it was best to be alone and have no intrusions.
It seemed as if Levent had a knack for destroying her plans because in only a few moments he was storming through her house and appeared by her side. Another wave of pain spread through Hotaru as she tried to growl at the intruder, making her attempt sound more like a choke than a warning. However, the gifts the male brought placated Hotaru. She greedily grabbed the canteen, lapping up the water as she quenched a thirst she didn't even realized she had.
Another pair of thundering feet brought out a warning growl from Hotaru, and the young voice that accompanied it as well as the return of Fawkes made the young mother angry. "Who let the pup in here? Fawkes, get her out of here." A negative click came from the bird who quickly winged out of the room to join Kelia in the front room.
The pregnant female reluctantly relaxed as Levent's hands skillfully messaged her aching back. She said nothing more, just winced as yet another contraction seized her. They were getting stronger and much closer together. Again and again, the time between each wave became shorter until she felt a contraction that just didn't stop. Instinct drove the female as she pushed with all her might.
When the pressure released at last, there was nothing. No sound of a whining puppy, just the pain ebbing away. Panicking, the new mother moved as fast as her body would go. She leaned over, feeling gingery for the puppy. There was a cord connecting the two, which Hotaru severed without any ceremony. Hotaru grabbed the puppy, trying her best not to hurt it. She protectively brought the little body over, sniffing it carefully. The pup was covered in a slimy sac and moved slightly in her hand. Without thinking, she began to roughly lick the pup, cleaning it and bonding to it. At last, it began to breathe. Whines came from the pup as it took it's first breath and the pup began to wiggle in earnest.
Relief spread over her like a wave and she realized that she had completely blocked out the rest of the world. Hotaru didn't know what the others had done during that time, but she didn't care. The new mother lowered herself onto the furs and cradled her pup close to further clean it. The most she could tell was that the puppy was a female. Once satisfied, Hotaru released her charge and brought the pup out from her body. The pup protested, crying and desiring the warmth of her mother. Hotaru held her out to Levent, "Please, tell me about her." After Levent had a chance to say hi to his daughter, Hotaru wanted to nurse her.
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