Hearthwood River raindrops keep falling on my head

This shall be Oksana's début and she is to post first after Inna.  Patchy rain possible 67 ° F, 19 ° C   

RE:  A double rainbow stretches through the sky.

@Lorcan @Lachesis @Kisla @Aytigin @Mace @Otter @Laike @Risaela @Matheo @Lilya @Lilliana @Lavender I think I have every one and if not I am really sorry.

The moment her little Oksana's eyes opened was the the same moment that her daughter would be leaving the den for her own adventures.  In some ways she was happy for her daughter to he able to get out in the world but she was also sad.  Inna wanted to keep her safe and sound in the den forever where she would never be hurt physically or emotionally.  It was a hard realization that she could not hinder Oksana in such a way.  As cute as her daughter's attempts to stand and walk we're as they stayed in the den Inna knew this too was in preparation for the day her love would venture out into the world.

So before when set out to show her daughter the world and have her meet the pack for the first time.  She checked to make sure the weather was nice.  She didn't want Oksana to get sick her first day out.  Seeing the the sun was out at least for the moment and it was warm Inna decided that it was time her daughter met not only the rest of her pack but the rest of her family as well.  She hoped that her mother and sister would show up this time unlike when Oksana was born. She really wanted her daughter to be accepted by Lekalta and Kisla but she also knew she couldn't make them.

Wanting to get it over with as much as she didn't want it to happen at all Inna raised her muzzle and called to her packmates just as Lachesis had done for his children. Her message was clear as it rang through the trees of Hearthwood, 'Oksana is leaving the den please come meet her.’ once she had finished her call she lowered her head and went back into the den. “Are you ready to see the outside and meet your family?” She asked the tiny pup.  “They will be here soon but only come out when you're ready, I don't want you to feel rushed.  I'm going to go out and wait for them to arrive.” With that Inna placed a kiss on her daughter's head and slipped out of the den where she took a seat right next to the entrance to wait for the others and her daughter.

 

~Table by Jacqueline

            

(This post was last modified: Jun 04, 2017, 07:53 PM by Inna.)

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Oksana is 3 weeks old

Dark puppy blue eyes stared out in fascination at the tendrils of golden sunlight which beamed through large entrance of the den. Nestled safely within the soft fur of her mother’s side, the small dark pup was content to remain there and soak up the warmth whilst her blurred vision strained to focus on the brightly lit area — but it quickly became apparent that Inna had other ideas. The warmth she had grown comfortable with was swiftly stolen from her and a whimper erupted from his throat as her body tensed against sudden change in temperature as @Inna stepped outside.

Oksana blinked, unable to adjust to the sudden flash of bright sunlight that returned moments after her mother’s dark form disappeared from the den entrance. It was only after a few moments after her mother did not return to provide the warmth and comfort that she desperately craved that she began to whine, her voice echoing against the dark chamber walls of the den as she lay there completely alone.

Her quiet incessant whining would have grown louder had the loud howl not suddenly stolen her attention. Oksana froze, surprised by the loud noise which had echoed in from the brightly lit den entrance but then the sound of her mother’s voice reached her small ears and she felt that familiar kiss being placed upon her forehead and all her troubles washed away in that very instant. Instinctively she followed after the sound of her mother’s voice and small paws carried her, albeit unsteadily, towards light.

Navy blue eyes slid shut as she blindly moved forwards, her dark lashes fluttering open against the sunlit sky which greeted her as she reached the more even ground outside. The dark pup remained still for a moment, her eyes still adjusting to the sudden change in brightness which glared all around her, as she tried to focus on the strange shapes in the distance. Her small legs wobbled a little uneasily beneath her, her senses completely overcome by new stimulation, but then she caught a glimpse of that familiar dark face beside her and a delighted girlish giggle erupted from her as she beamed across at her mother with a smile. I found you!

(This post was last modified: Jun 08, 2017, 11:06 AM by Oksana.)

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Although he worried less now than he did when the females of Hearthwood were pregnant, the ghost still had a lot on his mind as the weeks passed. The children were getting bigger, smarter and more mobile. Which meant they required more than their mother’s eyes to watch over them. The river pack remained stable for they were flourishing with the numbers they currently had. Any more, or any less, and they might have run into trouble. But for now—for the first time in a long time—things were going well for the northern wolves. Lachesis just hoped it remained that way.

The rain was inconsistent overhead as he meandered through the trees, skirting the river’s edge as he followed it south. Fortunately he had not strayed too far from the heart of the Kingswood when the Baranski’s call sounded, ceasing his movements. The corners of his mouth curved upward as he retraced his steps, abandoning his previous path for the lake south of the forest. Seeing his raven sidekick’s daughter take her first steps out of the den as far more important than dumping his worries into the lake and doing a patrol of the southern borders.

He was greeted by a small bundle of fur as he entered the clearing in front of Inna’s den, his chartreuse gaze immediately softening. He approached the new mother and her daughter, slowly, his ears pinned forward and his nose lowered to the ground. “Hello little Oksana,” he cooed, his muzzle canted to the side, tail wagging slowly behind him. He maintained his distance, for he did not want to overwhelm the little girl. This world was new to her—new scents and new sights.

stick with those who stick with you

Five-week-old Risaela was much less concerned with overwhelming the new girl than Lachesis was. The howl that beckoned her this time was much like the howl that her uncle Cloud had used to introduce Lilliana and Lavender, and they were pretty awesome. Perhaps Inna had one of those new friends to show her.

The child had abandoned her playdate with Aytigin to hurry over toward Inna's voice, her stubby tail wagging fiercely as she crashed into the clearing. The tiny agouti skidded to a halt for just a moment, in order to scan the occupants of the area, and found a tiny face that she didn't recognize. The dark bundle of fur was unlike the much paler pelted pups that Lachesis and Lilya had shown them all, but she was a puppy nonetheless, and Ris was excited. However, she didn't rush forward instantly.

Instead, the older pup dropped into a crouch and crawled her way toward the dark-furred baby, puppy-blue eyes round with awe and wonder. Even though she, herself, had been that small just two weeks ago, she had already forgotten that. The Tainn girl had no clue how anything could be so tiny, other than a bug. But this was much different than a bug - like Lav and Lil Lil, this one would become a friend.

The tawny pup stopped short of Oksana, her baby blues flicking from Inna to the puppy, as if asking for permission to approach further. She cooed a wordless noise at the tiny pup, dropping into a play bow and inviting her further into the world.

The mocha-colored man entered the clearing right behind the silver-tawny girl, panting softly from the exertion. It was surprisingly difficult to keep up with the child, and it was only getting more difficult as she aged. He had a feeling that she was going to be something of a... problem child, if you will. He could already see her as a young adult, setting off on grand adventures. He wondered, vaguely, if the pup was going to stay with Hearthwood for her whole life, or if she'd take off and return like Inna had, or if she'd just leave altogether.

But it wasn't a subject that was weighing much on his conscience at the moment. He smiled as the den came into view, along with Inna, Lachesis, Risaela, and Oksana. He'd only caught sight of the dark-pelted child once or twice by accident over the past couple weeks, and only because he'd happened to glance by at just the right time.

She looked like her mother.

Ayti's tail wagged as he sat at the edge of the clearing, watching the occupants with a soft smile on his maw. He didn't feel the need to speak just yet - he'd have plenty of time for that later. For now, he was content to just sit and watch Oksana's introduction to the world.