Bright Joy

Dalgina Wolfe-Denahlii · 03-28-2012, 04:39 PM

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Dalgina raced over the grounds. Yesterday Kiara's pups had finally come. Dalgina had been surprised by how tiny they were. It seemed coming out of Kiara had been a rather exhausting process, the pups quickly falling asleep. Today she would be able to play with them though, she was sure. Humming Dalgina paused to get a better grip on the small rabbit she had managed to catch. It had been close to death when the tiny pup had found it, making it a quick easy kill.

Reaching the den Dalgina dropped the rabbit. Laying down she stuck her head inside, woofing gently for Kiara's attention. The smell of the new pups was still very strong, and Dalgina couldn't wait to get a better look at them. She hadn't stayed long, leaving once the puppies fell asleep to make sure she didn't wake them up. They could all eat the rabbit together though, and that would surely make everything better, giving them enough energy to play.

Kiara Amarok · 03-28-2012, 07:51 PM

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For two long months she had waited, and for two months they had grown insider her womb. Finally, after all of her waiting and patience to the point that she was sick and tired of it, they had arrived. Three tiny puppies, all unique and beautiful, were nestled into her belly. Their small bodys moved slowly and reacted to very little. Their eyes and ears were still closed, which made them completely dependent on Kiara. She had yet to leave their side for even a moment. After their birth, Kaira had rolled her deer blanket back in place and the entire family nestled comfortably on the soft mat.

Kiara smiled gently as she observed her sleeping children. They ate every few hours and slept almost the entire time in between. During their rare waking hours, the pups would yip and whine in their high pitched voices. When asleep, the den was completely quiet. Even in the dim of her den, Kiara could appreciate their unique coats and tiny forms. A soft whine came from her son as he woke up, and she bent down to comfort him. His small head rolled to the side when Kiara gently licked his back and his tiny tail wagged briefly.

A doggish woof alerted Kiara to the presence of another. Her lips peeled back and her heckles raised as her ears flattened against her head. Instinct drove the arctic mother to protect her children form everyone and everything. Anyone who tried to enter her den would face her wrath. However, when Dalgina's scent floated into the den Kiara relaxed. Puppies were not adults, they could not hurt her children. Kiara gave her own wolfish bark to tell Dalgina it was okay to enter.

Dalgina Wolfe-Denahlii · 03-28-2012, 08:12 PM

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A bark came back in reply, and the black pup happily came in, dragging the tiny rabbit with her. Tail wagging she licked Kiara's cheek before turning, looking down at the tiny pups. They were so cute! It appeared they were asleep again though, so she couldn't play with them. Unable to stop the disappointment that crossed her face the growing pup flopped down, careful to keep far enough away that she wouldn't accidentally squash one. They were amazingly tiny.

Turning back to Olnayni she nudged the rabbit over. I thought we could all eat it. How are they? Will they be able to play today? Dalgina's eyes glistened happily, eagerly awaiting for Olnayni's answers. She had no idea the changes that Kiara had gone through, being more protective of the pups and driving others away. For her, Kiara was still the same. Dalgina wanted to touch the puppies, but she was afraid that she might break them.

Kiara Amarok · 03-29-2012, 03:19 PM

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Almost immediately after Kiara gave the okay for Dalgina to enter, the older puppy's black form appeared from the long tunnel and slid into the main body of the den. A small rabbit momentarily hung from Dalgina's jaws before it was deposited on the ground. Although Dalgina was still a puppy, she was quickly growing bigger and would soon be bigger than the arctic wolf. A happy smile and thumping tail greeted Dalgina and her licks were returned with full force. Copper eyes glanced at the three wolf puppies nestled into Kiara's fur. The young mother puffed out her chest with pride as the three were observed.

Each puppy only weighed about a pound, and they slept soundly next to their mother. The boy lightly kicked in his sleep and gave a soft whimper that brought a smile to Kiara's face. Unfortunately, her smile was not mimicked by Dalgina, who carried a disappointed frown. Kiara watched sympathetically as Dalgina flopped down onto the fur blanket. Even so, the black dog still held a shadow of hope that she could play with her new friends. Kiara could only shake her head slowly. "I'm sorry Dalgina, they are still very young and aren't ready to play. For the next few weeks they will just sleep and nurse. Your going to have to wait until their eyes open and they begin to walk."

Sapphire eyes turned to look at the rabbit that Dalgina had brought. "That's amazing Dalgina, catching a rabbit. Did you do that yourself?" It was impressive that a puppy like herself could catch such a quick and elusive animal. "I'm sure they really like your present, but they aren't old enough to eat meat yet. How about you and I eat it together instead?"

Dalgina Wolfe-Denahlii · 03-29-2012, 11:24 PM

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They couldn't play? Dalgina's heart was crushed, ears drooping down completely. She had waited so long for her new friends to come, and now they couldn't play together. She looked up at shock at Olnayni's next words. Weeks?! That wasn't what she'd been told before! They were supposed to be safe in Kiara until they could come out to play. They had come out, so surely they were able to play. Wasn't that how it worked? Told that their eyes wouldn't even open for a few weeks Dalgina looked down with wonder. That was a long time to sleep, longer than Dalgina ever had.

Her small kill was complimented, cheering the black pup up immensely. Puffing up she looked it over. Yep! The rabbit couldn't run away, so I caught it and brought it so we could share. Her tail wagged as she was told the pups liked her present, but saddened again at the news they couldn't eat it. It seemed there was so much she couldn't do with them yet. Dalgina was afraid to touch them in case they broke, they couldn't play, and they couldn't eat the rabbit. She nodded in agreement, trying to split the rabbit so they could eat it together, mostly making a mess of the fur with her attempts.

Kiara Amarok · 04-02-2012, 07:01 PM

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Kiara hated to see Dalgina so disappointed. Although they weren't related by blood, and although it was Kiara's job to watch after the Ichikan puppies, she still felt like a second mother to the black dog. Kiara treated her job like she would if she had remained in her old pack. All puppies within the pack were precious and received the same amount of love she would give to her own litter. When the normally chipper Dalgina was in such a state of disappointment, it was heart-wrenching for the white female. Kiara gave a comforting whine and licked the older puppy. "Don't worry Dalgina, its only two weeks. In the mean time you can help me if you'd like. They will need someone to look after them and to teach them when they get a little older. I'm sure you will make a great big sister."

Wonder filled Dalgina's expression as she learned that the puppies couldn't even see. It would be several days before their eyes opened, but even then their vision would be terrible. Kiara eyed her children with love and smiled. They were so small, and so unbelievably wonderful. When Dalgina's mood improved, the young mother gave a knowing smile. She knew how to make the black puppy happy, and she enjoyed seeing Dalgina cheerful again. "Even so, you should be proud of yourself."

Again, Dalgina's emotions dropped and skyrocketed like a playful bird. Her brown eyes wandered back to the little ones, a longing and fear held within the amber orbs. Kiara frowned and looked back down at the sleeping puppies. They were so tiny, so breakable. Yet, Dalgina was just a puppy herself, there was little she could do to them. Sapphire orbs turned back as Dalgina tried to slit the meat. Kiara chuckled a little and said, "Would you like some help? If you want, while I prepare the rabbit you can check on the puppies. Just make sure they are doing well, but be careful when you touch them because they are still very tiny and fragile." If her arrangement was accepted, the arctic wolf would work as quickly as she could while she kept an eye on Dalgina and the puppies.

Dalgina Wolfe-Denahlii · 04-03-2012, 12:03 PM

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Her tail wagged brightly, informed that she could help care for them. Dalgina had never helped care for anyone before. Always, she was the littlest and the one everyone else helped. Her own orej didn't really count, since they were all around the same size, and when helping each other usually ended up making a bigger mess together, even if it was really fun. Dalgina would show the pups all the pretty sights she had shown, and make sure that they knew not everything their size was friendly, and that eating flowers was nice, but they didn't taste good.

Told that she could check on the pups Dalgina's tail was sent wild. She could touch them? They wouldn't break? She nodded very solemnly at Olnayni's words. Dalgina would be very, very careful. Stepping over to them Dalgina sniffed at them. They were so adorable, one with a pure white coat and the others a motley of colors. Her tongue stuck out, licking them gently. The pups squirmed a little, moving towards the warmth. Confused she held still at the small cries, unsure of what to do now. Olnayni?

Kiara Amarok · 04-03-2012, 05:03 PM

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Dalgina immediately jumped onto the idea of watching over the newborns and Kiara couldn't help but feel nervous. They were so small and hadn't even received their names yet. The new mother fretted and worried as she watched the older puppy move close to her children. As an inexperience mother, Kiara worried about every single thing. Almost everything seemed too dangerous, like the world was out to harm her puppies. One sapphire eye kept a constant watch on the puppies, while the other halfheartedly focused on the rabbit before her. Dalgina had promised to be careful, but she could get over excited and potentially harm the younger pups.

The rabbit, although large, provided no challenge for the arctic wolf. She easily split it into two pieces and deposited one of the pieces near the black puppy. Dalgina had been licking the puppies until they started to cry out in response. All of them had awakened from their sleep and squirmed under her tongue. The sisters moved closer to their mother and pressed their small bodies into her larger form, seeking warmth and protection. Her son on the other hand, moved closer to Dalgina in his search for warmth. His tiny wails were the loudest, and all the fuss that had been kicked up confused Dalgina. She sat frozen and her worried question made Kiara smile. She was a good big sister.

"Don't worry Dalgina, they are just waking up is all. I think he likes you." A warm smile crossed her face and she held still as the girls began to nurse. Their small paws pressed into her belly as they suckled and Kiara bent down to lick them once before digging into the snack that Dalgina had proved her.

Dalgina Wolfe-Denahlii · 04-04-2012, 02:03 AM

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Being surrounded by tiny crying pups was a terrifying experience. She didn't know what was wrong, or how to fix it. Her eyes focused on Kiara, hoping that the mommy would know what to do. Part of the rabbit was pushed towards her, and Dalgina would have dug in right away if it weren't for the fact that the pups were still panicking. Reassured by the explanation she smiled down as the male snuggled right up to her. Carefully she laid down so that he could clamber over, gently nudging him towards where the food was.

She dipped into the food happily, enjoying the taste. What's their names? She wanted to know what to call them, instead of just what she was thinking of calling them. Dalgina had already settled on the white one being Snowy, with the mottled female as Picture and the male as Wander. A real name would be needed for them though, instead of just the nicknames she had come up with in the short time she was with them.

Kiara Amarok · 04-04-2012, 03:33 PM

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The incessant cries of the newborns had obviously terrified Dalgina. She sat frozen while they searched for warmth, her panicked expression revealed her lack of confidence and inexperience. Dalgina was only a puppy herself, so it was an expected response. Amber eyes sought the guidance and direction of her older companion and Kaira was more than happy to give it. Her puppies were healthy and strong, the high pitched wails were only a token of their strength. Once the black dog-hybrid was reassured, Dalgina was able to relax and laid down next to the young boy. Dalgina was gentle and slow with the tiny male, and it reassured the worried mother that all would be fine.

Soon, the entire family was enjoying a hearty meal. The older wolves dug into the rabbit, it's warm meat provided Kiara with the necessary nutrition to produce milk for her puppies. Her son had been returned and he too began to suckle, all the while fighting with his eldest sister for the same spot. Kiara rolled her eyes as she picked gently separated the two puppies. The white mother was about to return to her snack when Dalgina asked about the puppies names. Kiara had refused to name them on the first day because of a long standing tradition in her birth pack. A large number of puppies died during their first few weeks of life, so most did not receive names until they were at least a month old. Kiara had decided to honor the ancient tradition by waiting at least a week. "They are too young for names. In another few days they will go through the naming ceremony. I know its not what most in Ichika do, but it was a tradition in my birth pack."

Dalgina Wolfe-Denahlii · 04-04-2012, 10:45 PM

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Dalgina watched two puppies fight over a teat, giggling slightly. It looked a lot like her and Keldava playing together. Except Mahn didn't come around to separate them, leaving Dalgina regularly squashed until she was able to get a hold of Keldava's ear and pull her over, or Keldava got distracted. She ate through the rabbit happily, slowly learning how to get less blood in her fur so that she wouldn't be subjected to bathing as often as she currently was.

She was surprised when informed that they didn't have names. Dalgina wasn't aware of the naming traditions in Ichika, since this was Dalgina's first time seeing puppies just born. As far as she was concerned not naming them was normal. Alright! We give them nicknames. That one's Snowy, and that one's Picture, and the one that cuddled with me is Wander! Proud of the nicknames she looked up at Kiara, tail beating happily.

Kiara Amarok · 04-05-2012, 05:12 PM

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Watching the two young ones fight, Kiara had to admit, was a little amusing. Their were very small, so their contests were more for position then anything else. The new mother didn't know if it was just coincidence or if they really did have to cognitive ability to fight one another. Either way, the two siblings seemed to be getting into several simple spats. Kiara hoped that the behavior wouldn't continue on as they got older. Having to separate them when they were so small was bad enough. Once they got bigger it would be a whole lot harder to keep them apart. Kiara sighed slightly, wondering what exactly she had gotten herself into. At least the two sisters didn't push each other around as much.

Dalgina took the news that they didn't have names surprisingly well. She was so young that the older wolf wondered if she just didn't know any better. After all, until her own litter was born, Dalgina and her siblings had been the youngest members of the pack. Kiara smiled as Dalgina announced she would give the puppies nicknames. The white mother made a mental note to herself to prevent the names from sticking in her head. She didn't want her children to wander around as Snow, Picture, and Wander for the rest of their lives. Although they were good nicknames, they would make horrible real names.

"They fit, don't they. You picked good nicknames, well done Dalgina." Kiara turned and nuzzled her puppies gently before turning and nuzzling her charge. Playfully, the arctic wolf pulled on Dalgina's ears and smiled.

Dalgina Wolfe-Denahlii · 04-08-2012, 11:52 AM

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Olnayni smiled at her choice in nicknames. Dalgina had thought about what to name them real carefully after all. Congratulated on the choice Dalgina beamed, peering over as the pups were gently nuzzled, small squeaks from them as they happily nestled in. Dalgina was nuzzled as well, ducking down a little under the touch, rubbing her head under Kiara's chin. She was so happy to be with her friend and her new friends, even if they couldn't play yet.

Her ear was grabbed and tugged playfully. Laughing Dalgina pulled away, shaking her head. Growling she reached over for Olnayni's own ear, ready to pull it down just like she had. The play was a lot more slow than before, having to avoid stepping on puppies. Settling down again Dalgina looked at them happily. They are cute. I like Picture the best! She's colorful. Unaware that that was probably the wrong thing to say, picking a favorite, she beamed up.

Kiara Amarok · 04-09-2012, 03:18 PM

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Kiara and Dalgina shared a special bond. The white female was closer to her than any of Jaces other puppies. Kiara had spent hours with Dalgina, teaching her and playing with her. Although she had worked with the others, it wasn't to the same extent. Their personalities were incredibly similar as well. Both enjoyed the simple pleasures in life and were always up for a good wrestling match. The black child laughed as Kiara pulled on her ear and she scrambled to pull away. A small growl erupted from Dalgina as she reached forward and tugged on the older female's ear. Kiara too gave a playful growl as her head was tugged down. Kiara shook her head, trying to nock Dalgina off, before she reached over to snatch the puppies scruff between her open jaws.

Once they had settled down, the young female announced that although all the puppies were cute, she liked "Picture" the best. The arctic wolf shook her head a little and smiled knowingly it. It was wrong to pick a favorite child, although Dalgina wouldn't have known that. Rather than scold her, Kiara decided to approach the lesson in a different manner. "Oh, you do huh? Well, I don't have a favorite. I love all the puppies in Ichika equally." To make her point stronger she licked all the puppies heads, starting with Dalgina and ending with her son. The touch of their mother sent up a new wave of cries from the infants. The youngest female's head tipped up and she rolled onto her back. For a few moments she struggled to right herself, before Kiara finally sighed and gently pushed the white puppy over. "You are all the source of my happiness."

Dalgina Wolfe-Denahlii · 04-10-2012, 12:50 PM

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Kiara smiled, and with that Dalgina knew she was about to learn something. Kiara was so wise, always with so much to teach the pup. It was impossible for her to imagine Kiara not knowing the answer to any question that the pup held. Told that Kiara didn't have a favorite actually was good, making Dalgina happy. There wasn't a puppy that Kiara liked better than her. Her brow furrowed with concentration, trying to figure out why that was so. Favorites were good, no?

She pressed up under Kiara's tongue, happy with the gentle show of affection. It waved through the pups, tiny cries coming up. She giggled as Snow fell over, unable to get back up. Kiara pushed her over, and Dalgina nodded at the wise words. Okay. Um...I'll have no favorite too. That was right, right? She looked up to Kiara, hoping that that was the right answer. Snow just as cute as Picture. She funny when she fell over.

Kiara Amarok · 04-11-2012, 02:12 PM

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Teaching puppies about the world was always a difficult task. They knew so little, and there were so many things for them to learn. Kiara was grateful that all of her lessons for Jace's puppies had been things she knew about. If Dalgina had asked her anything about the luperci, Kiara was afraid that she would have let the puppy down. Most puppies believed adults were infallible, that they could do anything. Although it wasn't right, Kiara didn't want to break the harsh reality of the world to Dalgina. The black puppy was so innocent and kind, she didn't need to know how cruel the world could be. The young mother wondered what kinds of questions her own children would ask and if she would be able to answer them all.

As always, Dalgina took Kiara's lesson in stride. She reacted positively to the arctic wolf's words and thought long and hard about their meaning. Eventually, Dalgina arrived at the correct conclusion and decided not to have a favorite. The puppy sitter smiled and nodded with approval. "I'm glad to hear you say that." Dalgina had already gotten used to the nicknames that she assigned for the younger puppies, and Kiara had to work not to get used to them as well. "They will be falling over like that a lot. When you were really young, you too fell a lot. Do you remember?" Kiara doubted that Dalgina remembered her early puppy-hood. She certainly didn't remember a lot, and her earliest memories of the arctic were incredibly hazy.

Dalgina Wolfe-Denahlii · 04-11-2012, 05:57 PM

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Dalgina beamed. She'd been right. Not having a favorite puppy was good. It made her feel pretty good, loving all the puppies the same amount. Told they'd keep falling over for a while had her eyes opened wide in surprise again. She didn't know why they'd do such a silly thing. Did they like falling over? Told she'd done the same thing she shook her head in disbelief. Why would I fall? I trip on my feet, not fall. Nodding at this wise conclusion she looked over at Kiara, confident of her words.

The pups were settling down again, and Dalgina decided to let them nap. She had a lot to tell Keldava! There was so much about the new puppies to share. Maybe she'd come back with hertingla, so Keldava could see for herself how silly the puppies were. I'm gonna get Keldava! Bye puppies! Be back Olnayni! She quickly rubbed against Kiara, licking each pup with great care before darting out again.

Kiara Amarok · 04-22-2012, 02:45 PM

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Just as Kiara expected, Dalgina had no memory of her early days. She didn't remember her clumsy attempts to walk, or how the world was one so expansive. Neither did Kiara of course, but Dalgina was much younger than the arctic wolf and had a better chance of remembering. Even though it was a matter of no consequence, Kiara was still battered with a barrage of never-ending questions. "When puppies are young and just learning how to walk, they often fall over. As they get older, they will fall less." The arctic wolf didn't feel like going into full details, especially because she had not been around to witness Dalgina's first attempts to walk. Jace had also kept her puppies hidden for a few months before she allowed Kiara to approach them.

At last, the puppies were settling down for a nap. Kiara enjoyed the down times, although she like to watch her children's feeble attempts to get around. They could be extremely adorable during those times. All of the sudden, Dalgina decided she was going to fetch her sister, Keldava. The white mother stared at Dalgina in surprise for a moment before she smiled and nodded. The two rubbed against each other before Dalgina licked the pups and left. Kiara settled down to wait, as she gently groomed her tired infants.

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