09-11-2012, 09:36 PM
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Tired as she was, Coli could not sleep. The simple straw pallet had been piled with several animal pelts, but the furs did not serve to make the bedding any more comfortable for the heavily pregnant werewolf. It took great effort to kneel and lay down so close to the floor, and then the weight was distributed in all the wrong places. Some hours earlier, her back had begun to cramp; the lower back pain came and went, but no amount of repositioning seemed to keep it at bay for long. It was mild, but wearisome, and she wanted it to stop so that she could finally get some sleep. She filled the night air with curses at each interval, the venom she saved up for when she was alone and no one was listening. Her heart was thudding in her chest, overworked from the stress of hauling her body from the door to the bed; how ridiculous! She just wanted to sleep, sleep forever, never have to leave her house and start the next day's herculean task of standing and walking again. But it was a restless night spent staring up into the darkness at the ceiling and fidgeting, squirming each time the ache pulsed in her lower back. Finally she growled, rolling over and struggling to her feet again. If sleep evaded her, she would simply take a quick walk.
It took an effort to push open her front door, the warped wood always getting stuck. That was something Ezra had promised to use his carpenter tools to fix... It might always be like that now. She sighed, stepping out onto the dewy grass. The night air was cool, filled with the music of crickets and a distant owl's cry. She raised her muzzle, inhaling the sweet scent of her flowers and the nearby pine forest. It was a peaceful night, but she still felt restless, like she needed to move about. The dull ache returned to her lower back, and she winced as she felt the muscles tighten. Finally they relaxed, and Coli released the breath she was holding. There didn't seem to be any pattern to the discomfort, and she didn't know how to relieve it -- it wasn't consistent enough to be an injury, nor was it fierce enough to call for help in the middle of the night. She should just keep walking, distract herself until she was tired enough to return to bed.
Her back twinged sharply, the pain spreading into her lower abdomen, enough to make her grit her teeth tensely and hold as still as she could. It stopped after several long moments, making Coli frown and rub her palms over the swollen curve of her belly. It didn't feel like when the pups moved -- in fact, they had been surprisingly still all day. It had been startling the first time she felt them moving inside her, but it had quickly become relaxing to know they were alive and well. They even seemed to sleep when things were quiet, or stir around when she was nervous. It was still hard to distinguish how she felt about the unborn litter, the motherhood that had been thrust upon her so unexpectedly. She was more excited to meet Lilin's pups than her own, but the solidarity the two sisters had shared this summer kept Colibri from plunging into depression or giving up before she started. Even without a father to raise them, even without a mate to support her, Coli was willing to try. She began walking again, changing her direction toward Lilin and Saul's house. If she kept walking, the cramps would probably dissipate, but just to be on the safe side, she should probably ask the healer if everything was all right. They did seem to be growing stronger.
Jordheim village was quiet save for the crickets and other nocturnal melodies. Coli's slow pace faltered every so often, cringing as the phantom pain flared up and then receded just as mysteriously. It was starting to scare her, and she whimpered softly, hugging her belly for comfort. It wasn't... her time, was it? Was this what labor felt like? It was her first litter, and she knew so little about the process. She had not counted the days, merely watched with dread as her body transformed against her will. She had only ever been present for one birth: during her time at Crimson Dreams, and that had all gone quickly and easily. A sob escaped her lips at the thought of that pack, and she stumbled forward, rushing to close the distance before the next wave of pain rippled through her. She couldn't do this by herself. She wasn't as brave as Anu.
Saul had promised he would be with her when the time came. He promised he would save her... that she wouldn't die like her mother before her. She didn't want to die. She had come close so many times before, and it was hard not to wonder if she had spent her luck already. Finally, the outline of their earthen home loomed before her, the familiar scents of the Virding couple drawing a sigh of relief from Coli. She had made it without needing to howl and alert the village. Her breaths came quick and shallow, her heart racing as she choked down the panic. Nothing was coming yet, it was just cramps. If this was labor -- and maybe it wasn't, she thought hopefully -- it had to be the beginning. But then again... the aches had started some hours ago...
Coli pressed her trembling palm against her rune scar, offering a silent prayer for strength. Then she knocked on the door, shivering as the next contraction came. There was less time between them now. She huddled over, wrapping her arms around her taut abdomen until the moment passed. Blue eyes desperately scanned the door, knocking impatiently a second time. Saul, Lilin, she needed them both. Why weren't they here yet?!
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Colibri Haki
September 14th (after midnight). Private for Saul and Lilin.
WC: 1003
WC: 1003
Tired as she was, Coli could not sleep. The simple straw pallet had been piled with several animal pelts, but the furs did not serve to make the bedding any more comfortable for the heavily pregnant werewolf. It took great effort to kneel and lay down so close to the floor, and then the weight was distributed in all the wrong places. Some hours earlier, her back had begun to cramp; the lower back pain came and went, but no amount of repositioning seemed to keep it at bay for long. It was mild, but wearisome, and she wanted it to stop so that she could finally get some sleep. She filled the night air with curses at each interval, the venom she saved up for when she was alone and no one was listening. Her heart was thudding in her chest, overworked from the stress of hauling her body from the door to the bed; how ridiculous! She just wanted to sleep, sleep forever, never have to leave her house and start the next day's herculean task of standing and walking again. But it was a restless night spent staring up into the darkness at the ceiling and fidgeting, squirming each time the ache pulsed in her lower back. Finally she growled, rolling over and struggling to her feet again. If sleep evaded her, she would simply take a quick walk.
It took an effort to push open her front door, the warped wood always getting stuck. That was something Ezra had promised to use his carpenter tools to fix... It might always be like that now. She sighed, stepping out onto the dewy grass. The night air was cool, filled with the music of crickets and a distant owl's cry. She raised her muzzle, inhaling the sweet scent of her flowers and the nearby pine forest. It was a peaceful night, but she still felt restless, like she needed to move about. The dull ache returned to her lower back, and she winced as she felt the muscles tighten. Finally they relaxed, and Coli released the breath she was holding. There didn't seem to be any pattern to the discomfort, and she didn't know how to relieve it -- it wasn't consistent enough to be an injury, nor was it fierce enough to call for help in the middle of the night. She should just keep walking, distract herself until she was tired enough to return to bed.
Her back twinged sharply, the pain spreading into her lower abdomen, enough to make her grit her teeth tensely and hold as still as she could. It stopped after several long moments, making Coli frown and rub her palms over the swollen curve of her belly. It didn't feel like when the pups moved -- in fact, they had been surprisingly still all day. It had been startling the first time she felt them moving inside her, but it had quickly become relaxing to know they were alive and well. They even seemed to sleep when things were quiet, or stir around when she was nervous. It was still hard to distinguish how she felt about the unborn litter, the motherhood that had been thrust upon her so unexpectedly. She was more excited to meet Lilin's pups than her own, but the solidarity the two sisters had shared this summer kept Colibri from plunging into depression or giving up before she started. Even without a father to raise them, even without a mate to support her, Coli was willing to try. She began walking again, changing her direction toward Lilin and Saul's house. If she kept walking, the cramps would probably dissipate, but just to be on the safe side, she should probably ask the healer if everything was all right. They did seem to be growing stronger.
Jordheim village was quiet save for the crickets and other nocturnal melodies. Coli's slow pace faltered every so often, cringing as the phantom pain flared up and then receded just as mysteriously. It was starting to scare her, and she whimpered softly, hugging her belly for comfort. It wasn't... her time, was it? Was this what labor felt like? It was her first litter, and she knew so little about the process. She had not counted the days, merely watched with dread as her body transformed against her will. She had only ever been present for one birth: during her time at Crimson Dreams, and that had all gone quickly and easily. A sob escaped her lips at the thought of that pack, and she stumbled forward, rushing to close the distance before the next wave of pain rippled through her. She couldn't do this by herself. She wasn't as brave as Anu.
Saul had promised he would be with her when the time came. He promised he would save her... that she wouldn't die like her mother before her. She didn't want to die. She had come close so many times before, and it was hard not to wonder if she had spent her luck already. Finally, the outline of their earthen home loomed before her, the familiar scents of the Virding couple drawing a sigh of relief from Coli. She had made it without needing to howl and alert the village. Her breaths came quick and shallow, her heart racing as she choked down the panic. Nothing was coming yet, it was just cramps. If this was labor -- and maybe it wasn't, she thought hopefully -- it had to be the beginning. But then again... the aches had started some hours ago...
Coli pressed her trembling palm against her rune scar, offering a silent prayer for strength. Then she knocked on the door, shivering as the next contraction came. There was less time between them now. She huddled over, wrapping her arms around her taut abdomen until the moment passed. Blue eyes desperately scanned the door, knocking impatiently a second time. Saul, Lilin, she needed them both. Why weren't they here yet?!
I know you've suffered But I don't want you to hide
It's cold and loveless, I won't let you be denied
I want to satisfy the undisclosed desires in your heart
It's cold and loveless, I won't let you be denied
I want to satisfy the undisclosed desires in your heart
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