Ring Them Bells

Haven Aatte · 12-30-2010, 02:39 PM

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Backdated to the 20th. 300+

After the first moment Princess had let him know the wonderful news he had wanted to speed off to Crimson Dreams to tell his family that he was going to be a father, but he had needed to look after Princess first. He may have been feeling nothing but joy and excitement, but the pregnancy wasn't being quite so nice to her. She had been feeling ill and he had resolved not to head out to his old home before she was feeling well enough for him to make a short trip away. Princess had wondered about coming along with him, but he had wanted her to stay. The jostling motion of riding on horseback might make her feel sick again, and what if, gods forbid, she fell off Drogon's back? No, Princess needed to stay put. Haven was intent on doing absolutely everything he could for her so she wouldn't need to exert herself in the coming weeks.

Finally today Princess had been feeling better and he had gotten clearance from her that he could ride to Crimson Dreams. It was times like these that Haven was so very thankful that the Dreaming lands were so close to Cour des Miracles. While he did want to spend some time with his mother and sister, he did not want to be gone long. Early in the morning he had rushed to the stables and gotten Drogon and the two had galloped off out of the Cours territory and to the west where his birthplace lay.

When they arrived at the borders the sun was high in the sky and the Knight did not mind the borders as they strode boldly into Crimson Dreams territory. He knew that he was always welcome here and he was not worried at anyone being offended at his intrusion. As the horse and rider neared Haven Manor the Aatte tipped his head back to the sky and let out a loud and happy call for his mother and sister. It was simply impossible to keep the joy from his voice. He imagined that they would both be close to the mansion if not in it, so he kept his green eyes peeled for any sign of them, his tail already wagging in a steady rhythm, large grin plastered on his face.

Anu · 12-30-2010, 03:49 PM

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Big Grin

The two females sat in the common room of the Manor. Mother beside daughter, a book shared between them. The elder didn't know what the words said but the younger explained the large pictures that took up most of the page and bled over the sides. Blue and violet eyes looked at the two legged characters that stood in the scene, standing in a meadow, the colors and brush strokes creating a picture that meant much more then one might think at the first glance. Once they discussed one, the larger bronze fey would turn the page to the next.

The second in command's ear turned, looking out to the wall that faced the Manor's porch. It was distant, not at the very door but still she could hear it clearly. Mati did not hear it, not right away. The silver and tan female touch her arm, pausing her speech and asked her to listen with a silent glance.

Mati rose before Anu, but the elder Dreamer did not hesitate in following the taller female to the door and the out to meet the cold air. Blue eyes looked over her deep earth hued shoulder, finding that it was indeed the son that she missed often. Mati ran to him, her arms wrapping themselves around her brother and the mother came to stand beside the horse as she spoke his name. Haven! She didn't know what brought the orange male to their home.

Haven Aatte · 01-01-2011, 02:50 PM

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Yay! Big Grin SoSuWriMo 284

He had made his call for them when he was already near the large house and so it did not take long for him and Drogon to reach the steps to the front porch. The Knight still was not entirely sure where they would be, so his jade gaze kept flicking off to the sides to see if either of them would be coming from some other direction. If the weather were warmer, it wouldn't surprise him to find his mother tending the garden or his sister out painting something, but in winter the manor was always the warmest place to be. His guess had been correct as he heard the door open and he quickly slid down off the mustang's back to be captured in Mati's arms. Haven hugged his sister tightly back; the feeling of missing her always more acute whenever he finally saw her again.

"Hi mom, Mati," he said pulling back to look his sibling over and then his mother. God it was so good to see them again, especially when he had such exciting news to share with them. Both of them had asked, on separate occasions, whether or not he would becoming a father anytime soon. Well, today he could answer that question for them with definite certainty. "How are you two? You look great!" They truly did. "I've got some big news to share with you, shall we go inside? I'd love to warm up by the fire after my ride." He hadn't noticed the cold so much on his way here, being so full of energy and anticipation, but now that he was here he could feel the cold bite of the air on his skin.

Anu · 01-04-2011, 02:10 PM

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anu is so not sure! (also Mati speech is italicized)

With blue eyes she looked at the two siblings, children of hers by love and nothing else. The sister was taller, but she could see the stature and strength in the brother as they pulled away and he came towards her. There was a glint in his eyes, something that she could not place and that was different about her Knight son. He looked from Mati to his mother and spoke with a uplifted tone that also made the mother wonder ever more. When he spoke his sister replied with a, So do you the tall wolfess stepped to stand beside him, making Anu stop to watch them once more. Her boys were all home with her, and she would always have Mati but the sight of Haven returned and beside his sister made her heart melt and wish for the days when they were young again.

Mati looked at the orange male, who spoke of something that he had to tell them and it was like she knew the secret as well. Anu couldn't place it. Let's go. Her thoughts did not go to the knowledge that perhaps the bronze fey was guessing already. There was a smile on her face, and the mother looked with surprise. She moved along with the two younger wolves and headed into the Manor. They sat in front of the fire, and Anu wondered what this news could be. He was happy for it, and so she did not worry greatly that this was a terrible thing. It was obviously joyous and her heart fluttered at the anticipation.

Mati sat beside her brother, her tail thumping against the couch and her smile remaining on her features. So what is it Haven, tell us!

Haven Aatte · 01-04-2011, 06:54 PM

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Lol! Reminds me of my mom when Jess told us she was pregnant. I got it right away and mom was just like "???" XD SoSuWriMo 341

Anu was not the only one who sometimes wished to go back in time when they were all together again. There were many occasions that Haven wished that he could go back to being a pup. Back to playing games of pretend with his mother and being his sister's own personal protector. That was not to say that he was unhappy with his life as it was right now, he was quite happy, but nothing could quite compare to the simplicity of those early days. When Haven looked at his mother he could see that he had piqued her curiosity, but he saw not recognition in her eyes. Good, he wanted to surprise her with his news. At his sister's returned compliment he gave her a lopsided grin. "I try," he said jokingly. They both knew that he was not vain or full of himself, so he felt comfortable making such a jest in their company.

Unlike their mother, he could see in his sibling's face that perhaps she had put the pieces of the puzzle together. Haven eagerly followed Mati into the house and the warmth that met him immediately made him sigh out in relief, and also in remembrance. The individual smells had altered some, with the coming and going of souls that he did now know, but it still smelled like the same old Haven Manor that he had always known. The memories he had here could fill the large building up to the brim, and it was time to add another one.

They seated themselves near the fire and as Mati sat next to him he couldn't resist giving her a little tickle on her ribs, grinning mischievously. His sister prodded him to tell them his news and he could see the anticipation in both of their eyes. Well, here it went. "Princess is expecting," he said, smile turning to one of giddy excitement. "You're going to be a grandmother, and you an aunt." His gaze looked to each of them as he stated their soon-to-come titles.

Anu · 01-04-2011, 07:20 PM

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lol!! course Anu has to cry!

Anu felt beyond the world in which her two children sat, as if there was an understanding there that she did not own. Siblings often had such connections, like twins that could read the thoughts of the other simply by looking at the other’s face. She wished that she could sense it, like Mati seemed to do. The time trickled by slowly, but her thoughts could not race fast enough to figure out what it was that Haven was about to tell them. All the mother could do was sit and wait, eyes watching the white accented male eagerly.

Finally the words came forth and her heart skipped and her breath came to a halt. The mother could hardly see what happened as she let the news settled into her mind. Mati rose, moving to hug her brother with a gleeful cry and with a, I knew it!! Mati hugged him again, asking quickly , How is she? Does she need a healer, Cambria could look her over And as the Church fey was lending the assistance of her mate to Haven Anu came to life with the realization.

Truly? She stood, blinking softly to bring tears to the corners of her eyes. She could hardly believe it, the idea of being a grandmother. She was always so proud of her children, but this was a feeling that exceeded such a word to describe it.

Haven Aatte · 01-12-2011, 02:22 PM

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Of course! It's what moms do! SoSuWriMo 338

He and his sister had always had a special bond that had only been shared between them and not their other siblings. It was not that he hadn't cared about Brooklyn or Salem, he had, but he had wanted to protect Mati and that need had grown into such a deep relationship that it could never be broken. The two had faced their rough patches to be sure, usually because of him he had to admit, but they had always made it through. Haven would do anything for his sister, just as he would do anything for Anu. As far as he was concerned, and likely Mati too, she was the only true parent the pair had left.

The Knight couldn't help but chuckle as his sister grabbed him in a strong, joyful hug. He hugged her back, his tail waving back and forth with power. It was still a bit crazy to think that in a few weeks time he would be welcoming his children into the world. Princess was still barely showing and he felt he could only pick up on the signs because he knew. His sister's reaction made it seem all the more real though. "She had a bit of a rough start with it, morning sickness, but she's doing better. I'll let you know if we need Cambria." Princess knew the Marino, didn't she? Perhaps when the time came she would be more comfortable with her than Alaine. It was something he would have to ask her.

Finally the information seemed to sink in for his mother and when her soft voice broke into the conversation he turned to her, gently pulling away from Mati. The ochre man moved over to his mother, placing his hands on her shoulders as he looked into her moist, blue eyes. "Truly mom." As he looked at her, she seemed far too young to be a grandparent, but he knew she would cherish the title. He knew his pups would love her as much as he did.

Mati Church · 01-14-2011, 12:28 PM

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i dont know why i felt the need to reply with Mati...

Mati had always looked to Haven for guidance, ever since they were very young. He had protected her from the very figments of their imagination, and he would have gone after the male that had left scars along her arms if she had let him. And though they were the same age Mati felt as if he was her bigger brother in many ways. He had set out to find himself, while she had stayed in Crimson Dreams. Now, he was to be a father, and to first be an aunt rather then a mother herself was very natural for the Church female. She could hardly wait for the little pups to be born, and hoped to be there to assist and support.

It was only instinct for her to offer Cambria as a healer, for in her violet eyes there was no one better to do such work. Mati smiled, releasing Haven from the hug and nodding Just let us know, I'm certain she would love to help. Her mate was one that never denied others care, and because it was Princess she was certain Cambria would be excited to help. Mati looked back at their mother. She looked frail at that moment, thin though she was always so slight in form. There was surprise in her face, and then she could see the tears fall from the corners of her eyes.

The sight made tears well up in her own eyes. There was something about seeing her mother cry that made it impossible for her not to cry as well. But Mati held back the tears, for it was a joyous occasion and not a sad one. Haven returned his attention back to the timber wolfess, and she watched as they looked each other in the eyes and with the confirmation Anu brought her arms around the coy like wolf and hugged him tight. There was little that came from her lips, a whispered, Oh, Haven

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Haven Aatte · 01-17-2011, 05:40 PM

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Lol! SoSuWriMo 442

It was times like these that made Haven second guess his decision to leave Crimson Dreams. Even though he knew that it was a choice that he had needed to make for himself, it made him sad to know that his children would not grow up in the same place that he had. Cour des Miracles was a wonderful pack and Haven had no doubts about it's suitability as a place to rear up pups, but the Dreaming lands were where all of his earliest memories had been made. It was where he had played, and this was where his mother and sister were. It was unfortunate that his pups would not be able to be constantly in their presence, but if an effort was made on all sides, they would still grow very close to their grandmother and aunt.

The more the thought of Cambria being the one there to help swished around in his head, the more he thought that would be the best. If the Marino girl was there to help in the birth, then Mati would surely come along as well. He didn't know if Anu would be able to come as well, but it was a possibility. "I will, I think Princess would like that. In fact, why don't we plan on her being the one to help with labor, if Crimson Dreams can spare her for a day or two? I'd love for you two to be there too, if you can." The pups would be born in the depths of winter and they would not be able to make a trip here until the spring came to thaw the winter cold.

The tears he saw in his mother's eyes almost brought some to his own jade gaze, but they were easy to keep at bay. Haven didn't know if he had ever been so happy, either about what was in store for his future or for being able to share such news with his family. It was funny, to think that a few short months ago he had been wholly unsure about the prospect of having children of his own when they had both asked him about it. In that short about of time it had changed from complete uncertainty to knowing there was nothing else that he desired more. When his mother wrapped her arms around him he hugged her tight. It didn't matter to him that she was the only parent he had to share this news with, for she was the only one that he wanted to know. The only one that truly deserved to be a part of his pup's lives.

Mati Church · 01-20-2011, 09:14 AM

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Mati had not always gotten along with her brother's mate. There had been a rough start to the two female's relationship. But then at the time there was also the strain of Princess' brother and Mati's relationship. It had been a contorted situation and Mati was happy that everything had been resolved when it had. She felt nothing but acceptance now in the other female's eyes and she held nothing less in her own. She wanted Haven to be happy, and could see it in his face now more then ever. There was nothing more that she wished to to but to be present and help as much as she could during the birth. It would not be easy, for nothing was easy in the months of winter. The air would hold a chill even with a fire burning, and they would all need to careful to keep the cold from touching the young ones for even a moment.

But her mind was quickly brought back to the moment, Of course! How much longer do you think Princess has? She asked, letting her thoughts drift again to the preparations that she and her mate will need to make. Of course she would be glad to make them all as well as the trip. Her brother was having puppies and nothing would keep her from making the journey to welcome them into the world. She had always felt a connection with the Cour des Miracles packlands, ever since Haven had settled there, and felt that this would only bring the two pack closer together.

She was sure that many things were going through her mother's mind. She had been the one to stay with them after Naniko had left, banished. She was not their blood, but here her son stood telling her that she was to be a grandmother with no hesitation. Mati would have done the very same thing. Nothing made either of them think that she was less of a mother to them, and she was all they wanted their children to know. That would likely never change. Anu hugged her son close, and Mati watched with eyes glistening. The gray thin wolfess pulled away, nodding with tears in her eyes. We will be there. She confirmed. And if there anything the pack can do, anything that you might need. You only have to ask. Their mother said with a slightly shaken voice. Mati smiled at her brother, and placed a supportive hand on their mother's shoulder.

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Haven Aatte · 01-24-2011, 10:21 PM

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SoSuWriMo 472

It had been difficult for the Knight when there had been tension between Mati and Princess. Haven would never forget that day that the confrontation had happened between himself and Ares and that soon both of the females had been witness to as well. It had definitely been a low point for him. All he had wanted to do was to show Princess that she hadn't just been some one night stand that he had no intention of seeing again and it had escalated beyond anything he had anticipated. Thankfully though, whatever bad feelings ran between the two femmes that were so important to him had dissipated and he had been able to heave a sigh of relief. The Aatte didn't know what he would have done if they couldn't make peace. They very well might not be standing here, sharing this news right now.

When Mati asked about how much time was left, Haven had to think. There was still a lot about pregnancy he didn't know. "Ummm, well she just realized it the other day, so at least another month, probably a week or two beyond that though?" He couldn't say the words with absolute certainty, but surely his mother and sister would have a better idea of the time period than he would. Even if Mati didn't necessarily know, Anu would for certain. "You can't even really tell yet, just from looking at her." Princess was still as slim and small as she had ever been. It was hard to imagine her with a full, rounded belly, but he knew that soon enough he would be seeing it as their children grew inside of her. It was such a strange though, and so exhilarating at the same time.

It meant so much to him, to be able to tell them this news. Nothing else mattered. Not any of the past drama or hard feelings or any of it. This was so joyous and it would only bring the small family closer together. At one time he might have thought of their family as broken, but his jade eyes didn't see it that way anymore. It might not hold all the people it once had, but the ones that remained still loved each other unconditionally and that was all that truly mattered. Haven's tail wagged as his mother confirmed that they would both be there. Her offer was so heartfelt and sincere it almost made tears prick at his own eyes. "Thank you mom, really. It means a lot, to both me and Princess." He smiled back at Mati as one of her dark hands rested on their mother's shoulder. "I want them to know Crimson Dreams, and I'll bring them here as often as I can once the weather warms." He wanted his children to know his original home.

Mati Church · 01-30-2011, 11:11 AM

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maybe we should wrap this up soon <3?

The Providor had been the pack’s pupsitter for some time now, and she had been present for many births, including their mother’s litter. She had learned many thing from the healers of their time and she knew how long it would take for a female to give birth to a litter. It seemed that everything was going right from what Haven had been able to explain so far. Her mind couldn’t help but go to when the pups were born in this harsh winter. She would bring what she had to give the two new parents. Though she knew that neither were inexperienced and that instincts would come to light and lead the way, it was always nice to have a little help from a wolf-nanny.

Mati spoke with a light tone. She’ll be nice and round soon enough. It was bound to happen, Princess would have a baby bump in a few weeks time.

She knew how Anu felt when it came to family, she knew how much it meant to her to have them close. Haven’s departure had been hard for them all, but their mother had felt it the deepest. Would she feel sad that they wouldn’t be as close then if Haven lived in the Dreaming lands with them? Mati couldn’t help but feel a bit of that sadness too, but as she believed her mother would feel in the end she was happy for the Knight more then anything. He deserved every single bit of happiness that came his way. Including the squirming pups and the wonderfulness that would come with them and their new life.

Anu nodded, tears still in her eyes. It was so very important that the families stay connected. A second home for them. The elder spoke with love in her tone and a bit of a quiver. Oh I hope so. A grandmother needs to spoil her grandchildren. Her voice grew lighter and filled with more joy then tears.

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Haven Aatte · 02-01-2011, 02:07 AM

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sounds good to me! 300+

Haven would be glad, no, thrilled to accept whatever help that his sister and her mate could offer. They both had much more experience with birthing and pups in general than he did and he had to admit he was a little nervous about being a dad. He remembered well coming to see Anu's three sons after they had been born and how he had been scared he might hurt them accidentally. Mati and Cambria would be able to put the new parents at ease and that was a gift enough in itself as far as the Aatte man was concerned. Haven laughed at his sister's comment. He was definitely eager for that to happen. "Yes, hopefully it won't drive her too nuts." Princess could be a bit vain and it was hard to gauge how she would react to her baby bump when it appeared. He knew no matter what though, he would still find her appearance lovely and attractive.

The Cours Knight had to admit there was some sadness in him that his children would not grow up in the same lands that he did. It would be wonderful if they could grow up in the warm comfort of the manor and enjoy the same places that he had himself as a pup. Still, this was the choice he had made, for better or worse. Cour des Miracles may be their birth home, but Crimson Dreams would be their second one. He and Princess would bring them here to see their family and to know the lands he had called home before. He had no intention to let Crimson Dreams not be a part of their lives. Haven chuckled at his mother's words, bringing his face in to nuzzle her. "Yes, she does," he agreed. She would get every opportunity he could give her to do so.

Anu · 02-02-2011, 11:13 AM

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She could remember when he was born, when he first opened his eyes and the day of his first steps. Anu had always let her mind go to those memories when ever Haven came to her with news. The day he had told her she was not returning to Crimson Dreams, when he and Princess spoke of their mateship. They always brought her back, and this moment was no different. He would always be the boy that pretended kill dragons in the garden, he would always be the pup who showed more bravery then most adults. Now he was to be a father.

Anu could not help but let the pure happiness she felt overflow into tears that ran down her cheeks. She wanted to see the puppies as soon as possible, and with the same visions that brought her back to the days of Haven's puphood she saw her little grandchildren. They played in the garden, they wished to stay just a little bit longer with their grandmother and aunt. I'm so proud of you Haven. She spoke the words each time he came to visit her, and she always meant each word every time.

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