Rise of Sunshine

<blockquote><i>puppies are leaving the tree! :) i'd imagine theo/arlette are in this if they want. all the GH puppies can post, as well as the pack to meet them. bit of powerplay hope that doesn't bother you guys.</i>

The weeks had went by fast. Her children had opened their blue-gray eyes, and now knew the sound of her voice. They were catching on about names, as they were already so bright, and inquisitive despite not being able to voice much of their soon to be questions. And so when the three week mark hit, and when they much stronger, the new mother knew it was time to lead them beyond the safety of the hollow tree, and to the outside world. It was there the pack would meet them for the first time.

A fond smile lingered, as her eyes met her children's. <b>"Today we're going to go outside, you ready?"</b> she asked. The question was met with eager faces, and wiggly tails. The pale wolf chuckled, and slowly slithered from her refuge careful of where she placed her paws. Momentarily she stretched her long cramped muscles, than lowered her head to the entrance. <b>"Come on children,"</b> she said with white tail wagging happily behind her, her mismatched eyes lovingly upon her children, coaxing them out of the temporary den.


Deciding an annoucement was in order she took a step back, and lifted her mouth to the sky. Her black lips formed, and she let out a joyous note. It was time Grizzly Hollow met the next generation. Fading, she let out an eager bark to her offspring, her tail waggy happily at her hocks as she watched them greet the bright sunshine one by one.</blockquote>

<blockquote><ul><span style='font-size:7pt;line-height:100%'>man, this is so awkward, since this situation is still so whatever. WHATEVER. POSTING ANYWAY :D going to assume he thinks Jayse is his mom and they're all his brothers and whatever GO WiTH IT. xD</li></ul></span>

Outside. Shivers rippled through his tiny body, so wild and strong that he could not control or contain them. His small body wiggled and teetered as the excitement fluttered through his body. Outside, outside, outside. He could just pee himself, the anticipation was killing him. Mommy didn't like him being outside, but he had seen it out of the mouth of the den. And he had dreams about it, although, his dreams were of strange things that he didn't understand. Like massive shapes and lots and lots of clearish blue milk that went through lots of grass. And that was nothing like the tall brown things that he saw from outside of the den. It didn't really make sense, but perhaps they were just dreams.

"<b>Outsiiiiiiideee,</b>" he whined impatiently as he gazed up at the cuddly, giant mass that smelled good, smelled like food and warmth. Apparently her name was mommy. He was cool with that, but Cuddly sounded better. The other fluffy bundles that looked like him, his brothers and sisters, were also awake. But who cared? "<b>OUTSIDE OUTSIDE OUTSIDE!</b>" he yipped in an obnoxiously shrill voice. The cuddly mommy was moving about now, stretching, taking her sweet time, but Theo didn't intend on waiting. "<b>OUT SIDE!</b>" He lunged upwards, and scrabbled out of his den, running between the cuddly's legs as she stretched.

A deluge of light and sound and smells flooded his senses. It was too much. Outside was really bright. And loud. And smelly. There were harsh, screeching sounds coming from way up high, and dusty old scents wafting up from the ground, and always there was this blazing overhead glare that made it difficult for him to see. Unable to see where he as going, he promptly bumped into Cuddly and fell back on his gray rump. "<b>OUTSIDE!</b>" Because this was nothing like the outside in his dreams. It was darker, harder, grey. Perhaps this was not the real outside and Cuddly would be taking them there.
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(This post was last modified: Jun 04, 2011, 04:51 PM by Theo.)

<blockquote>The notion of being outside wasn't quite so exciting to the small Trisden, who eyed her mother and the enthusiastic Theo with childish trepidation. It was warm and safe in here, and she always hated it when her mother left. There was some comfort to be found in the notion that, this time, they could go with her - but that didn't mean she had to like it.

She was ready, though, and couldn't deny that some part of her was incredibly curious. Theo's excitement was contagious. As she only half-feigned eagerness, her short tail wagging away like the rest of her siblings, little Trisden was actually the second to exit the only home they had only known, but only because she hugged her mother's foreleg the entire way. The wondrous spectacle of outside was almost enough to validate all her doubts, scary and huge and different as it all was, but then she pressed tighter into her mother, felt heat and smelt security, and immediately knew that everything would be okay.

Her tiny ears flattened at her mother's howl, but only for a moment; there was happiness in the sound, and it caused a bubble of excitement to grow in her chest. Watching Theo clumsily bump into their mother, Trisden giggled, and the bubble overtook her concerns long enough for the small pup to bounce forwards and bob her brother on the nose for his foolishness.

Outside! It was only now that she was here that she realised its true defining factor: <i>space</i>. Suddenly with courage abounds, she bounded off a few feet, already in awe of the freedom.</blockquote>

OOC: YAY PUPPIES! :D \o/

Prosper had listened to his mothers warnings each time he'd tried to leave the den, tried to explore outside their small hollow tree. That wasn't to say that he didn't have fun inside the hollow, oh no! He had four brothers and sisters to play with after all! His puppy pelt was still relatively fuzzy and mostly one color - though it was fading to a light cream near his paws. His eyes had yet to lose their puppy blue color - but there were hints in his orbs of them darkening just a bit around the edge of the iris.. Not much, nor was it obvious unless one chose to look closely.

Having realized a relatively short time ago that he was the oldest of the five puppies, Prosper emulated his mother a bit in the want to protect them. After all! He was going to be big and strong like his dad, right? He had to protect them! That.. and it made him feel important even though he was still just as little as the rest.. So when his pearly mother told them it was time to leave the den, he yapped happily and scrabbled between her paws - hot on the heels of the white brother, Theo. Once outside, his bravado had diminished slightly - the sunlight that hit his face giving him pause as he blinked painfully at it. What in hte world was THAT?!

The chest vibrating sound his mother cut loose with made him look at her in envy and wonder, his eyes widening as he watched what she was doing. He could do that to! With his thin, whip-like tail wiggling hard enough to send his bottom to wiggling, Prosper planted his feet as close to his mothers posture as he could and lifted his head. At first, the 'howl' was merely a breath of air wheezing from his lungs.. no.. that couldn't be right.. So instead, the oldest of the puppies inhaled noisily before holding it as if it would build power.. then letting it escape. As he tried to howl a second time, he jumped forwards, his tail sticking straight up over his back. Unfortunately, he hadn't watched where his feet were when he inhaled - and the attempt to howl sent him tumbling over his over-large paws...Sending him into a rather UNadult like tumble into the dirt. Drat...

Seeing his sister bounding away made him wriggle clumsily to his feet before bounding towards Trisden, yapping all the way.. He wanted to attempt to bowl her over and wrestle! It was wide open out here..They wouldn't step on someones tail or feet or face by playing out here!

(This post was last modified: Jun 05, 2011, 09:24 PM by Prosper.)

ooc: Arlette... -shakes head-

So, today was the day Arlette, her brothers, and sisters were finally allowed to enjoy the outdoors? Her excitement was beyond the moon at the thought of finally seeing what really lay outside of the hollow tree she had called home for her entire life (or so she thought). Yet, unlike Theo, Lettie managed to contain herself and wait for her mother to first step into this “outside” as they called it. Trisden, who had started out quite uneasy at the idea of going into the unknown, had found comfort in being near their mother and was the second to emerge into the light. The small white female sat with a rather bemused look as the two ran around yapping and celebrating like they had just gotten some large present. Maybe she wasn’t <i>that</i> excited. Never the less, the next to follow her family’s heels was her eldest brother Prosper. It seemed it had come to be her turn. The young lady pursed her lips whilst narrowing those big golden puppy eyes as she waltzed like a big girl into the light of day. Oh goodness, she couldn’t see a thing! As her eyes finally adjusted to the light and the panic of being temporarily blind had worn off, Arlette could now fully see what the outdoors had to offer her. Perhaps she should have been more excited! Her developing muscles tensed as her surroundings were taken in; every tree, every rock, and every flower was now hers. That was the end of it.

Having kept a small distance between her and the other pups, sitting nobly next to mother just like she were her Beta rather than her daughter, Arlette was probably the most surprised to hear such a strange call emit from the Grizzly Hollow leader’s maw. She admittedly lost her balance at the rather loud sound, but regained her composure shortly after to join in on this wonderful song. Now, she wasn’t quite as skilled a vocalist as her fair mother; no her call sounded rather horrid, dipping drastically from one tone to the next. But hey, who was counting?

<blockquote>With neither the excitement of Theo, nor the fledgling cynicism of his sister Trisden, merely a curiosity as yet unformed by experience, Hocus did not immediately react to his mother‘s call. Prosper’s need to explore the outside hadn’t rubbed off and Hocus was patient, as far as a pup could be, trusting his mother when she said they couldn’t explore. The den was interesting enough anyway, with company as diverse, and uncivilised, as a pup could wish for, provided they weren’t trying to sleep thank you very much. Hocus didn’t expect much from the outside anyway, bar a slightly larger version of the den. Although maybe the larger den would be just as crowded with as many pups? Oh he’d never get time to sleep! Well if Trisden was interested in the outside then he probably should be as well…

Hocus lumbered to his feet, sleep still screaming at him that it wasn’t done revitalising him. As the other pups bounded out of the hollow, their brother gently, if a little excitedly, stumbled up the dirt. His eyes were still not fully open, finding the dim light of the den painful, and were overwhelmed by what they saw. It was a brightness so searing that Hocus barely managed the last few steps before he had to stop. All his senses were being assaulted by this ‘outside’. The smell of summer was overpowering and the coup de grace was given by his mother’s howl. Hocus felt no need to reciprocate, and if it hadn’t been unmistakeably her he would have bolted back to the den. At least his vision had recovered enough to tell him where the den was. The chorus of siblings hardly helped the matter, although Trisden’s absence was noticeable. He scanned about and saw her bounding off. Feeling protective of her, he was sure she must feel as assailed as he, he scurried over, battling the urge he had to just go back to bed.</blockquote>

<blockquote><i>okay if you want a posting order say, if not feel free to post. and sorry if this post is odd i tried to cover stuff in here time wise with everyone :)</i>

Theo's voice chirped behind her, clearly wanting out into the new world. She chuckled at his enthusiasim, and made sure to give him a clear path. In his eagerness he ran into her, and fell down. <i>Outside!</i> He exclaimed once more. A smile curved her along her pale cheek, as she looked to the white youngling. <b>"This is outisde Theo, your eyes will adjust,"</b> she said, lowering her snout, and gently trying to nudge him back to his feet. Jaysyek felt the tiny form of Trisden upon her foreleg, and was careful not to tossle her. She knew this would be very different for the puppies, and was sure they were overwhelmed by this outside. Everything was new, the sounds, smell, and sight. The ash stroked wolf was excited for them to finally meet the world, and hoped her mate would be along soon. She already she felt a little overwhelmed having five little ones to look out for, and now in the open space. And well if Kiche showed up, she would like another to balance out the company.

Mismatched eyes looked around for her other children, Prosper was right there trying to copy her howl as well as Arlette. She muffled a soft laugh at Prosper's bold try, and soon she felt Trisden leave her scrambling after Theo. The new mother smiled glad to see her daugter's temporary hesitation was gone, and watched as Prosper chased after the pair. Proudly she cast her eyes to Arlette, and grinned. <b>"That was very good,"</b> she said, a couple wags of her white tail. It might not have been the most lovely sound, but to her it was. Already they were growing, learning. She did not fret over the facts, casually she looked back for her other white coated child, wondering what might be keeping him. Hocus appeared to be adjusting to the brightness, but he soon found Trisden.

Making sure they were all in view, her nostrils scented the air, but nothing had changed. There was no sign of trouble, and she would try not let her nerves, or fears get the bset of her. All the children were in her sight, it was there time to play, and get to know there was much to this world. She though three years old still remembered the first time she had gone outside, and hoped that perhaps it might be the same for them. Besides they were all getting rather big for the hollow tree, and she almost felt ready to take them to the pack den so they wouldn't be squished in the coming weeks. The warm light of the sun, and cool shift of breeze she watched each one of them best she could. <b>"Please stay where you can see momma, okay?"</b> she said in a gentle, yet firm tone hoping that least today they would not wander to far. <b>"You might meet some of the pack, or see daddy,"</b> she added, thinking that might do the trick to keep them near. She was sure they understood what the pack was, the wolves who brought food by from time to time. </blockquote>

After having delivered Alex's pups, Vlarindara had been careful to remain on the outskirts of Grizzly Hollow lands...watching for trouble as she once had - even though she was no longer a second. She'd hunted from time to time, but was rather careful to leave her catches for someone to carry towards Jaysyeks whelping den - She was understanding if the other white wolf didn't want to see her. In her time away from the pups - the odd gift that had allowed Theo and Arlette to survive the trip to Grizzly Hollow had grown heavy, then lighter and lighter until she was fairly certain it was gone...but...nice to know possible.

The howl lifted her attention towards where she knew Jaysyek's general location was... and began towards it warily. Vlarindara moved slowly when she got within hearing distance of the gathering, stopping long enough to gather her courage before stepping closer through the underbrush. Her tail was tucked tightly beneath her legs, amber eyes focused on the ground as she advanced towards the heterochromic leader, everything about her posture submissive, trying to be as nonthreatening as she could...to show she meant no harm to the young pups that were gallivanting around. Coming just within the clearing, she settled to her haunches, hunkering down to make herself as small as possible - but still staying close enough to see the pups, but far enough away that if Jaysyek chose to chase her - she could escape with little further injury.

The glaring gash across her nose had healed in the last weeks, but it still left the dark red line across her muzzle.. the wound on her neck had finally begun healing - the wrinkled pink skin beginning to grow over with white fur. Amber eyes shifted to watch the pups - easily picking out Theo and Arlette's much older forms, a soft smile crossing her face at how healthy they were before her attention moved to the darker pelts of the alpha's true offspring. All of the pups seemed in good health and good spirits. She was pleased to see that the rocky start of Alexanders pups had stabilized and grown stronger. "They.....they-.."

She swallowed hard, shifting her attention towards the watchful mother warily before looking away. "They're beautiful...You did well.." The white female could remember Jaysyeks' fears of being a bad mother...fears unfounded, it seemed. Vlarindara let her gaze wander the pups fuzzy, bungling forms once more before she began inching backwards. "I..just had to see your children....I..I'll leave you to your pack, now..' It was true - she didn't think of herself as a member of the Wolves residing in the forest. Why would she? The white femme was lucky enough to have been allowed to recuperate on their lands - let alone allowed near the pups.

OOC: Had to throw Vlar in here....XD -gets ready to duck-

<blockquote>The happy sounds of youthful yipping following Jaysyek's howl made Borden smile with not just with his black-lined lips but with his heart as well as his soul. Wanting to observe for a while before he emerged onto the scene, he crept up behind a cedar tree to catch sight of five bumbling puppies as they clambered after Jaysyek and each other. He chuckled silently to himself and took a step to stride into view; however, the sight of another white wolf caught his eye. <i>Vlarindara... Oh, good</i>. His tail wagged; hopefully seeing her would ease his beloved's worries over her long, sudden absence.

He waited a while longer as he overheard Vlarindara compliment Jayse about how well she had brought up the puppies. Not wanting to intrude or butt in on their conversation, Borden quietly crept into view, respectfully stopping meters away from the two and the group of puppies. He sat down, still smiling as he watched the little ones play. Needless concerns over the two white puppies who had become apart of his little family had completely faded away by now and he had fully come to terms about where they had come from and how they came into Cedarwood. It seemed it was unmistakable now... especially with how Prosper and Theo hastily followed one another out of the den... <i>Little Borden and little Alexander...</i> first-borns... both eager, confident, and of course, ready to take on the world.</blockquote>

Well, what do you want from me?

The words of his mother brought his attention away from where he was attempting to pounce his sister to watch her.. Oh! With a little wiggle of his butt, the dark pelted puppy yapped as he 'charged' ahead at light speed! In reality, it was barely a stumbling trot, but to him it was certainly fast! After all, there was a dangerous enemy in the clearing he had to protect his family from! ...It was a very dangerous <i>Looking</i> Stick... A small puttering growl preceded his attack on the hapless piece of wood - that is until the rustling in the bushes made him freeze. The arrival of another white face emerging from the recesses of the forest quite truthfully startled him nearly right out of his skin!

A high pitched squawk and Prosper turned around to toddle a few steps away before turning back to face the intruder, itty bitty milk teeth flashing as he did his best to look rather imposing -his fur all stuck out in every direction. Honestly! He was simply defending his mother and siblings! She hadn't scared him one bit! The soft cracks of another turned his attention to a masked wolf he had seen a few times. Baby blue eyes brightened as he abandoned his 'assault' on both dangerous branch and the scarred white wolf that had come to see them... To charge over to his father - and attempt to pounce on his forepaw....Which only resulted in him crashing into the rather strong limb...and tumbling over backwards where his feet flailed to get him upright again...

Once more vertical, the oldest of the pups bounded around Bordens feet, playing an intricate game of tag with his tail - his fathers legs becoming road blocks that he had to avoid lest he fall on his backside again. The game of tag lasted only about three hops...before he decided that trying to chew on Bordens paw was *MUCH* more fun!

(This post was last modified: Jun 14, 2011, 01:15 PM by Prosper.)