Sanguine Cove History does repeat itself

Oksana's birthing thread. No one will be allowed in the den but Aleister. However, anyone in the pack can come.

All day Oksana hadn't felt like herself. Though she was worried about the drought all of that had been pushed from her mind. Her instincts had taken over as the day wore on. Leading her to stay as close to her den as possible. She didn't even feel like eating or doing much else. Then as the daylight started to dwindle the Crow had made her way down into the safety of the den she'd dug out weeks ago.

Once inside it had taken her awhile to finally get comfortable. She laying facing rhe den entrance watching as the light disappeared. Oksana didn't know how much time had passed after darkness had fallen when the first pain hit her. She felt the muscles of her body tighten. In that moment she knew it was time and once the first contraction passed, "Lee," was called into the night.

She hoped that her husband wasn't far amd that he woukd be with her soon. More contractions followed first far apart than closer together until the first of her pups had slipped from her body. Once again instict took over as she pulled the little bundle to her and began the efforts to clean his dark fur off. She had enough time to dry him and help him to her stomach before the next round of contractions.

Nash was not going far from Aquene, other than fetching her water or food, and finding Marrah and Enera within their borders - albeit not far within. Even so, when he heard Oksana's call for Al in the night he roused himself, murmured an explanation to his wife, and trotted off to find his leaders. He picked up a bundle of herbs on the way, one @Aquene had told him would help with the birth should she not be available to attend Oksana herself.

He arrived first, or so he assumed, but he didn't approach the den. "I'm out here," he called so his leader knew he was there. "Aquene sends her love, and I've got herbs for you if you want them." He would not approach without her explicit permission, especially without Al here.

I think I need help, cuz I'm drowning in myself

It had been nearly half a moon since the triplets were born, and Oksana still hadn't given birth. Moon knew it was anytime now by how much the new mother to be was sticking near her den and the size of her belly. The experienced mother decided to remain near to both Oksana and Aquene. Bringing them food whenever she could, this night was no different. Having already dropped off a fish to her new daughter-in-law the elderly Eastfall woman was checking one of the caches' to bring Oksana something when her call for @Alestier rang through the trees. Gabbing the cloestest thing in the cache, Moonshadow makes her way to Oksana's den to find Nash dropping off herbs. Placing the squirrel near the herb bundle she called into the den "We're hear for ya love, should ya need anythin'." This not being her first rodeo, Moon moved to greet her youngest son before settling in next to him, away from the entrance to give their alpha the space she needed to bring life into the world.

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(This post was last modified: May 24, 2022, 03:13 AM by Moonshadow.)

The young Vuesain didn’t know much about childbirth – as curious as he was, there had been no one he dared ask, with his father rather absent and preoccupied with the coming litters. Oksana was very nice, but he didn’t want to bother her with questions, and the same went for Aquene, having her own puppies to attend to. However this left him stressed and anxious, worrying if there was something else he should be doing to help out in these last, hectic days.   And then there was the still dwindling water supply, only adding to the boy’s worries, as he continued to ferry soaked moss balls back and forth from the lake to Oksana’s den. He was returning with just such a burden when he heard the soft call, making him hasten his steps. Still, he was not the first to arrive, and finding the Eastfalls already outside the den made Leo pause. He looked between the two dark forms and the equally dark opening to the den, ears flicking back uncertainly. Behind him, his tail flicked nervously up and down, wavering between a submissive curl or more dominant lift – With Aleister nowhere in sight, the mini-Lee felt responsible for protecting his stepmother and new siblings.   Finally, he walked forwards, seeing the offering’s brought by his packmates, and lowering his own gift next to them. Then he called quietly into the darkness: “It’s okay miss Sana.” Letting her know he was there to watch over her until his father could make it. Then, the yearling turned, taking an awkward seat, some ways from the den, but still closer than the Eastfalls, putting himself somewhat in between them and the den. Two-colored eyes looked to meet his Aunt Moon’s hoping to find understanding – he did not truly think them any threat, but it felt like the proper thing to do – as well as seeking support as his heart beat fast in his throat, and he swallowed, trying to calm his nerves. Thoughts ”Speech”

Lakela @DA

After Aquene had her pups the dark man felt it couldn't be too much longer before Oksana's pups would be arriving. He'd stayed close in case he was needed for any reason. He'd fathered a couple litters of his own so knew a little more about it. He wasn't sure how he'd be able to help since it would be Oksana doing all ot the work. It would be up to Aleister to guard her from any intrusions. When he heard the call he made his way toward the den. There he found a few wolves already there.

He made his way to Moonshadow and bump her cheek gently in greeting. "How's she doing?" He asked quietly so as to not disturb the soon to be mother. Then he settled down next to his friend. His gaze landing on the young Vuesain as he tried offering a reassuring smile to the boy. It was good of him to take up his father's position until the time that Aleister could be there.

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Kateri honestly didn't know what to do with herself. When she heard Oksana call for her father she knew what that meant. Her father's new litter would be on the way. The young Slayer was really struggling to know where she belonged in all of it. In her mind all she saw were fluff balls that would eventually take her father from her just as they'd done with her mother.

Be that as it may she still found her way to Oksana's birthing den. Once she found it she didn't bother with the niceties. Instead she found a place kind of close to the mouth of the den so that she could hear what was going on inside. She would stay for a hit just as she'd done with her own mother. The fact of the matter was she didn't really want to be there.