Whisper Caverns Meet the Family...

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Sloane stood outside the den. He knew that the pups were getting older now and he really wanted to spend some time with them. They weren't quite old enough to go on an outing yet, but they were finally old enough to leave their den. He thought. @Narimé would need to make that call, but he couldn't help a small whine that left his throat.

He could clearly remember his sire playing with he and his siblings and it was one of the memories that he treasured the most. No matter how busy he was with pack business he'd always made time for them and Sloane intended to be that kind of father. He would enforce the rules to be sure, but he could hardly wait for them to start crawling all over him and chewing on his ears.

As he stared into the dim hole of the birthing den, his russet plume waved a dusty arc on the parched ground behind him. It hadn't rained in a couple of weeks and the results were rather easy to notice. Prey was getting scarcer, but he wasn't worried. They had prepared for such an event and their caches of food would support them. Other things were on his mind at the moment. His children. His eyes tried to pierce the darkness and he willed Narime' to wake up and bring @Titan, @Malia, and Yukon out into the light. Perhaps if she did, they would call the other pack members to meet their children as well. He felt a curious mixture of nerves and pride at the thought and he had to smile at his conflicting emotions. What was a father to do?

(This post was last modified: Jun 15, 2013, 02:48 PM by Sloane.)

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The little fuzzball was fast asleep, dreaming of wild adventures with butterflies, curled up next to his siblings in what looked like one big breathing pile of red, silver, and black fur. He was dragged out of his wild adventures when he heard a soft whine from right outside the den. He drowsily lifted his droopy lids one at a time and dragged himself to his feet. As Titan looked around with heavy eyes, he noticed that Momma and little brother and sister were still asleep. Not wanting to be the only one awake, he lightly bit onto his brothers’ ear and pulled on it to try and wake him up, but of course his little brother only rolled over as if to say, leave me alone to sleep. Giving up on waking up a play pal, Titan goes to investigate the whine that had so rudely woken him from his nap and his wonderful dream.
Knowing that Momma would not want him to leave the den, he padded softly toward the opening, tripping and stumbling over his short, stubby legs every couple of steps. Once Titan was near the opening of the den he looked back one more time, just make sure Momma didn’t catch him. Sure that he wouldn’t get in trouble for leaving the den, the little pup padded right out of the den to investigate the whine that had woken him from his nap. Titan, who was still in the shadows, saw a very large wolf lying down, looking into the den with a far off look in his face. He knew who this large male was, this large wolf was his daddy, he could smell the wolf on Momma. Titan wanted to play and his daddy was the only one around, so without warning, the little fuzzball leapt from the shadows and pounced right on top of the wolf’s muzzle with all his might, yipping with excitement.

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Accept no defeat, surrender retreat...

Narimé had been drifting in and out of sleep conserving her energy for the coming day. She ignored the hunger that gnawed at her belly for now knowing that someone would bring her food at some point during the day. With a quiet huff she closed her eyes wondering what duties and chores she would have to do today. For now the silver she wolf was content to nap with her children in the shadow filled den.

It wasn't until a scent came in on a puff of wind that Narimé decided to move. She allowed a smile to appear on her face but did not move from her resting position, nor did she open her eyes. The gray woman knew that her mate was once more checking in on her just outside of the den. Sloane must want to see them again... she noted quietly then reveled in his scent as it swirled around the den.

All of the sudden one of her quiet little fluff balls started moving. She very slowly opened her right eye to a narrow slit just viewing her precious bundles to make sure they didn't need something. She watched keeping still and feigning sleep as her little dark pup tried waking his brother to play. When Titan stopped bugging his little brother the young pup started hobbling outside. She watched him carefully with a warm blue gaze as he neared the den mouth where his father still was. Narimé knew Sloane would keep the little pup safe. She felt secure knowing that both she and Sloane would defend the pups with their lives. No one, nothing would harm Titan right now. Even if he decided to soak up some sunlight outside of the den with his father.

For a few more minutes she rested keeping an eye on her remaining bundles. Malia and Yuka, their perfect little bodies had all of Nari's attention for the moment. She lifted her head up and began grooming them. Perhaps this will wake them up so they can join their bored brother and play outside for once? She nudged them a few times in between licks to get them going then sat up and gazed outside the den. She gave a low "woof" hello to Sloane but did not come out of the den immediately.

A mewl came out of Malia's mouth, followed by a yawn. Blinking her eyes open the young pup looked around. Her mother was there, dusty gray and white, along with her darkly furred brothers. Well, Yuka was there.. but Titan was no where to be found. Raising her head a little higher to look over the furry form of her brother, the russet pup caught sight of Titan leaving the den. Her blue eyes following his shadow-dark form, she turned to look at her mother before back to Titan. He thought he was better than her- didn't he! That he could just go on adventures before her and without her. Well, she would show him!

With a small huff, the young pup nuzzled her mother lovingly, after receiving a few encouraging licks, and stumbled after the wolf in front of her. On tiny legs she began to climb through the dirt quickly in order to catch up. The tunnel seemed so long to the poor pup that had never even been outside before! Soon enough, however, the light at the end grew brighter and bigger, and then the whole world was open for exploration! Hearing excited yips she raced over to her brother, then stumbling over some pebbles that got in the way. Head-butting him in order to get daddy's attention, the girl sent a smile towards her father and rubbed against him, a peaceful hum coming from the back of her throat. Her daddy was big, and he was strong, and he would always be there for them! "Hi, daddy," she said sweetly, sending a glare over to her brother, making sure he wouldn't be interrupting them anytime soon.

(This post was last modified: Jun 21, 2013, 11:31 PM by Malia.)

No more Powerplaying Yuka!! yay!! :)

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His little feet kicked off the ground rapidly, his small form chasing something that was flying. His vision was still blurry so it was hard to tell what was running away from him. His high pitched yip pierced through the air, trying to scare the creature and slow it down. All of a sudden he felt a small nip on his ear. Was someone biting him? The young boy’s dream soon faded away, a small groan almost making its way out of his mouth, but instead he ended up just rolling away, not bothering to tell his brother or sister to get away from him. He just wanted to rest. Slowly, the Thorben pup began to go back to his peaceful slumber, but soon enough his mother’s tongue that stroked over his ears awoke him once again. Teal blue eyes snapped open and his small creamy form shifted. It seemed as though Titan and Malia were already out of the den and it made him arch his neck, his slowly developing eyes trying to find his siblings in the darkness.

Not being able to find them, his silent form moved towards the light. As of yet he had not been out of the den and the mysterious light was what was beginning to draw him out of where he was born. His short legs wobbled forward, his smaller form taking him longer to get out of the den than it would have taken his siblings. When he reached the end of the den, no sound came out of the young boy’s mouth as he winced back in pain. Oh, how it burnt! Gritting his teeth together, the pup waited for the pain to subside before his eyes widened. Wagging his small, tiny tail, he jumped forward, bounding after his siblings, the large form in front of him, causing his jaws to open in awe. This strong connection he felt with the large wolf was undeniable. Instantly, his tiny legs took him towards his father, his creamy form with small tints of red pressing up against his foreleg. He remained silent though, no special greeting from him unlike his younger siblings. With a soft sigh he waited to find out why his father and siblings, as well as his mother, had interrupted his deep slumber.

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It seemed that his very thoughts were heard and his wish had been granted. A tiny darker patch soon appeared in the shadows of the den's dim entrance and he smiled to himself, pretending not to see. for his son seemed in a mischievous mood. His large form lay perfectly still now, save the tip of his russet tail, which he could not help wagging in delight. His firstborn wobbled on stubby unsteady legs, but did his best to launch himself at Sloane's face. Making his golden amber eyes go wide in mock surprise, he gave a 'startled' woof at the attack, grinning openly under the black ball of fur that currently covered his snout and loosing a deep chuckle.

He heard a short woof from his love and knew that she would likely come out soon, knowing that at least one of her children was out and about. Before he had much time to react to his assailant his little princess made her way out of the den, seeming to give Titan a cross look before coming over and snuggling against his great form. He couldn't help a doting smile at her for she reminded him so much of his beloved sister, Tempest. Most wouldn't think it of her now, but she'd been a firecracker as a pup and he did remember her being quite the Daddy's girl. He had to admit that the adoration that appeared on her little red face filled his heart to bursting.

Before long another smaller form made it's way out into the light. Yuka seemed to hang back, not seeking his attention, but appearing to watch everything with his infant eyes. Giving his silvery son a smile of encouragement he said, "Come, my son. Come out and play with your siblings on this beautiful day." The alpha felt such pride and love well up in him at his and his beloved's children surrounding him that it didn't seem possible that he could contain it all and his tail wagged madly, sweeping a cloud of dust behind him.

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Wanted to try to keep this thread alive. :)

It didn’t seem as though his father appreciated him hanging back from his other siblings, when all he really wanted to do was slink into the forest, or even one of the dark holes he had discovered while wondering a little the other day. A frown was on his face as his teal blue eyes landed on his siblings, a small shake of his head indicating that he would rather not. Every time he tried to play a little bit with one of his siblings he ended up being crushed by him, and most of the time that would hurt. Yuka surely did not like the hurt and had decided to stay away from it until he built himself up for enough tolerance. He was no fool and he knew that his father knew that. He was tiny, but he was certainly not stupid. He had enough pleasure in watching Titan and Malia try and pulverize one another enough as it was, the youngest and smallest of the litter did not need to get involved in such a thing.

Almost immediately, his teal eyes moved back towards where he had just exited, hoping that Narimé would come out soon and grace them with her presence. Every time someone new came by that the young boy didn’t know something would radiate off of his mother. He did not quite know what it was, but he did know he liked the way it felt when such a thing radiated off of her. It made him feel protected and like nothing could hurt him if it tried. His mother would protect him and his siblings, including himself, would also try to protect her. He did not mind her doing her job until he was old enough though, he had no problem with that at all.

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Going to PP Titan as he is inactive.

Nari watched her pups through narrowed eyes as she sat in the shadows of the den. The young mother watched @Malia get up and teeter out of the den after her larger brother Titan. Nari's bluish purple gaze watched as Malia cheekily shoved her brother out of the way to get to her daddy.

"She's definitely a daddy's girl." Narimé chuckled as she watched the rust hued girl pup rub against her equally russet furred father. A small laugh came from the silver womans mouth after she caught Malia's warning glare towards her brother. "Be nice to your brothers Malia, there's enough of daddy to share!" Nari chastised her daughter from the shadows.

Knowing that Sloane was just outside watching the other pups, Nari looked down at her little boy as he too staggered forward towards the light. Her blue robs watched the tiny silver bundle greet his father warmly, though not as excitedly as his siblings had. Her gray ears came forward hearing the deep rumble of her mates voice try to invite Yuka to play. Looking over to the grayish pup she spotted him shaking his head with a small frown upon his muzzle. Is he afraid to play with them? She wondered recalling that every time she looked at the three of them together Malia mostly, and Titan sometimes were wrestling on top of their brother Yuka. Did he get hurt to often in those bouts of play fighting?

Even now it looked like Titan was heading back towards his sister to start another play fight. Nari wondered if those two would ever calm down enough to listen like their smaller brother did.

A small soft smile settled on her gray muzzle as Narimé stretched inside of the den. Her long legs lay splayed in the earth as her back relaxed; while each back leg was stretched. Then she stood up stooping her head to keep from banging it on the roof of the den, and stepped out into the sunlight. Nari didn't want Yuka to be all alone. The only one not playing like a pup should.

Giving Sloane a loving glance she flicked her tail towards Yuka then turned her blue eyes playfully towards him.

Even with her stomach making the woman fell wretched half the time Nari could find a little extra energy to play. She was still young herself and enjoyed a good game. Stepping next to Yuka, Nari bowed her head and licked his left ear nibbling on the end ever so gently. Then in a quick movement she sprang to his left in a play bow position her tail wagging slowly behind the gray she wolf. A wide grin set on her face as Nari softly pawed at her sons feet trying to get him to play with her instead.

Daddy's attention was all on her, at least for a little bit. Then Yuka came out and acted all shy and hesitant like normal. Malia could tell that her brother did not like playing or being around them very much, but he would have to suck it up and learn to deal with it! It was clear that the three pups would be growing up together for a while forward, and Yuka being lazy or shy was not helping anything! Plus he was stealing daddy's attention away from her now.

The sound of mommy's voice made Malia turn. She replied to her mother's words "Sorry mommy. Titan was taking up all the space!" Attempting to look bashful, the girl turned and rubbed her head against her father again, seeing from the corner of her eye that her brother appeared to have recovered from the push that had separated him from daddy. It looked like he was getting ready to advance towards her now... and Malia was certainly prepared.

Titan's fur bristled although his tail began to wag. His sister had pushed the little dark lad down when he hadn't expected it. "Cheater!" He called out then puffed out his little fluffy chest and started scrambling towards her. Titan never really tried to hurt his sister even if she was annoying sometimes. However even the young dark pup liked a good play fight and this was a good enough reason for one.

Pausing once he neared his father and sister the pup noticed his mother stepping out into the light. She looked bigger to him than usual. Unknown to the pup was the fact that she was recovering from some strange illness and gaining weight back. Wagging his tail and looking towards mother Titan watched her scold Malia. He smiled turning his gaze to his sister glad that she had gotten caught for once while doing something mean. Still he wanted to be by daddy and Malia was in the way.

"I wanna sit by daddy!" The young male barked out a complaint looking at his father from a few feet away. Then he turned his murky blue gaze towards Malia and stuck his tongue out tensing his little muscles readying himself to charge forward. As quickly as he could Titan breached the space between his sister and father. Then the young Thorben tried to jump towards Malia in order to grab any part of her he could. The boys pearly whites reached for her russet fur aiming for her shoulders or back.

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(This post was last modified: Sep 05, 2013, 06:58 PM by Titan.)

Learn from these streets, it can be bleak,
Accept no defeat, surrender retreat...