Didn't know if you wanted to end it in the next couple of posts or so, unless you had any idea as to where it could lead? o: I'm really enjoying the thread, but I'm just not sure where to take it now. XD
Each tumble of his son brought a grin to Indru's face and he had to wrestle it from his muzzle before he could look more respectable and less goofy again. Though Fenru seemed reluctant at first, unsure even, it did not take long for the youth to give it a try and Indru watched with a pleased grin as first Fen's muzzle wrinkled and soon after a rumble of a snarl broke from his chest. Perfect,
he breathed, not failing to notice the more assertive placement of his son's paws either. It was a alien concept to Indru in a few ways, dominance had become naturally to him as it had Ruiko, their equal desire to be the leader was often taken out on one another as pups, the only other wolf they had competition with their own age. Their sister Niija had been above it all and Jiael and Marra, the two littermates they had not seen in years, had been too caught up in their own explorations to care. Ruiko and Indru had formed a tight bond, as had the Jiael and Marra, except theirs had kept them here opposed to their wandering siblings.
You'll be pushing me around in no time, Fen,
the leader teased, though he couldn't help but wonder what would happen when his first litter were older, in the ranks of adults. Would any of them disperse elsewhere and leave? Or would they remain in their natal pack like Indru most likely would have, at least for a longer while, if the fire had not taken it. He was well aware of his own mortality, but he could not confirm one of his sons inheriting his rank if they could not hold it themselves. You'll give Hael and Kisla a shock next time they try to boss you around, eh?
As the pups aged the signs of dominance between them started to grow, their fights had begun to have an edge of seriousness to them and it had not skipped Indru's attention than Fenru was normally on the losing side. He wasn't worried though, Kinis had played a role much similar to Fen with his siblings and it was plain to see he had turned out fine. Though Indru couldn't help but wonder if Fenru would adopt his uncle's wanderlust too, he couldn't imagine what it would be like to see his pup leave, however old they were. Does your mother know you're out here?
The pups were old enough to not need constant watching now, but even so he knew his mate would worry if any of the young Tainn's were missing for too long.