relaxation at last . [chess]

[∞ seven]

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[atrb=background,http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/8849/seventablebg.jpg] "SPEECH" life. Seven frowned at the task that lay ahead of her. In her mind she had everything planned out, she would sneak away from the Taiga as the sun set, and walk to the Canyon to surprise Ahote with the good news. But, she didn't realize how far the walk really was. Or how tiring it would be. She had barely gotten out of the Taiga, and already she was worn out. She let out a soft sigh, glancing up at the mountain above her and the loud birds that darted around it. She knew the Spring was around here somewhere, she had heard of it. How it was how it was hot when the area around it was mostly cold. It was a phenomenon she had wanted to investigate for some time now. And since she was in the area of the said phenomenon, why not stop and enjoy it? Seven looked for the image that travelers tales had painted in her mind. Of a fabled bubbling hot springs, resting along the Mountain range, with birds flitting and calling about the air around it. The birds she had found, now were could the Spring be? Her eyes rested on a stone lined spring, half in the mountain and half out. Padding forward, she dipped a experimental paw into the frothing waters. They were indeed hot. Slipping the rest of her body in, she paddled over the the edge of the spring, were it was most frothy. Settling back, she closed her eyes for a moment. So lost in the relaxing waters of the new found Spring that she momentary let her true purpose of coming out here slip her mind. She was sure that it would have been gone completely in the next few moments, if only she wouldn't have felt the soft kick on the inside of her stomach. Sitting up in the water, she glared out at the flat expanse of white. There wasn't a single other form of life that she could see. If she called, she strongly doubted that Ahote, or any other wolf, would hear her. But there was always hope that he was coming to visit her. Or that he was near the area. Opening her maw, she let out a call. "Ahote? Hello, I have news for you!" CZARINA

[Ahote]

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[atrb=background,http://i.imm.io/62ae.jpeg] It would just so happen that Ahote was on the way to see the other yagi female. In the time since he had last seen her, he had gone through the tournament with surprising results, he had experienced Lyra getting hurt, and managed to have a small fling with Avalon. He had been a busy busy boy, but throughout his experiences the female from the Knights pack stayed within his thoughts. She was there whether he wanted her there or not, and he kept thinking about her cool composure, her soft words, and quietly aggressive nature. She was his equal and he knew it, and no amount of bouncy Avalon’s or serious natured Lyras were going to change the fact that all he wanted to do was brush himself along the length of her and inhale her scent so that his brain fogged with it. He kept ending back up in the Knight’s territory, and while for a brief moment he remembered Avalon, the image fogged over, grew horns, and became the beloved Seven. Without trying to truly intrude on the Knight’s territory he picked up the special female’s scent and felt his heart leap forward. She had been here, and not too far behind, maybe a few hours. He shook himself and began to roll in the nearest area, blending his scent in with the locals so that he could seek his heart’s desire without being stalked by a local patrolling party. He began moving in the direction of the nearby mountains, his bulk keeping him warm as he kept ascending, by putting his nose to the ground and scenting Seven out. The closer he got to her, unfortunately, the closer he got to these loud, vicious little bird brains. ‘Squawk squawk..’ he could not help but roll his eyes as he stared at the creatures. The only good thing that comes out of winged creatures was a good meal. Period. Growling he huffed, but was not stupid enough to completely turn his back on the birds. After all, they had beaks didn’t they? As he continued to travel he suddenly heard her howl ring out above him. So she had good news for him? Or good news in general? At this poin the simply did not care. He began climbing faster, throwing rocks and dirt upon behind him as though a cloud were right below him. He gave a snarl as a few loose rocks made his path and speed stumble, and eventually stop. Was this female TRYING to kill him? In addition to taking over his thoughts now she led him on a goose chase up a mountain, around the vicious bird brains and through hazardous conditions. He swore if this and his otherwise constant traveling did not prove how much he cared, he didn’t think much else would. Running over the hot coals of hell was nothing compared to this. Finally, he could smell water and heat, and her scent wrapped itself around his brain as he made the final climb to where she became visible. His mind screamed her name and it was as if a drug had released some endorphin, because he near toppled down into the water. For now however, his claws dug into the ground to steady him as he finally spoke. “So, you have good news for me? Or good news in general..” As he waited for her answer he snorted slightly, “I had to practically climb a mountain, a desert, and snow covered ground just to see you…I hope it’s good news for me, selfish as it sounds..” Okay so he couldn’t help but be happily miffed, at least she was near him, he could see her, smell her, hear her and she wasn’t just a dream now..

[∞ seven]

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[atrb=background,http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/8849/seventablebg.jpg] "SPEECH" life. Seven's mind had already wandered from Ahote, and back to her pups. She had been worrying ever since she figured out she had gotten pregnant with his seed. This would be her first litter, and since she was so busy with the Knights most of the time, she wondered if they would turn out decent. That and what they would look and act like. Miniature versions of her and Ahote? And which one would be the Scion to the Knight legacy. She let out a soft sigh, turning her mind from the unborn pups and to the thought of Ahote once again. The area around the mountain seemed as vacant as it was before. All snow void of trees, and blinding white. Her doubts of him not showing up started again, and she thought of getting up out of the hot water and starting the trek back to the Taiga. When she heard the cawing of the birds start up louder again. Her attention turned toward the sound, and she saw the familiar form of Ahote walking toward the Spring. It took all her willpower not to jump up out of the water and go running toward him. As he stopped by her, she looked up at him, listening to his words intently. "Of course I have good news for you dear, don't you remember?" The night the two had met had been on play over and over in her mind, how it couldn't have been in his was beyond her. She practically purred out her last sentence. "Dear, i'm pregnant." She paused, staring at him for a reaction. "And they're yours." CZARINA

[Ahote]

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[atrb=background,http://i.imm.io/62ae.jpeg] Just as he was going to comment about how happy he was that the news was good and indeed for him he listened to the last two sentences. Pregnant…his….puppies…his throat seemed to swell up until he felt like un raveling his tongue to avoid choking on it. He kept rolling the thought around in his head. Their one meeting in the cove and now he was to be a father. His mind went racing and he had to dig his claws in to the hard ground to stay standing. It felt as though someone had kicked his knees out from under him. Young ones…Seven…his…hers…Ugh. His head hurt. More than a little. One the one hand, the news made his heart race and his mind scream in happiness. Ahote had always imagined having a family..a family separated by as much distance as he and Seven where however had not been planned. But he could just see two small males, maybe even two small females tumbling over each other in the snow of the taiga, wiggling and yapping in excitement. It took him in to his own memories of his own brother, and the resolve within his heart hardened like steel. He would never make his pups feel as though they weren’t good enough. His ambitions would never be cast on them, and he would soften his mind and his heart for them. Only for his family. On the other hand he wondered how exactly he was going to tell Rhia. He began to look on his own alphess as his sister. She was smaller, and even though her personality was much bigger than he physically, the female made him want to protect her. He knew both Seven and Rhia were capable females, hell they were the leaders of the pack, but it was his job and duty to defend his pack’s lands in the Cadre. How could he honestly do that, and remain close to the Taiga as well to be close to Seven during the pregnancy..? The complications were beginning to irritate him. He would have to solve this, and before the pups actually managed to arrive. Counting back to their first meeting he had a rough idea of when they would arrive, and he knew along that time he would remain close, and away from the Cadre. Yes, a long drawn out conversation with Rhia was going to happen whether he liked it or not, BUT the brighter side might be what could come out of it for the Knights and the Cadre…after all he was still himself, political and ambitious, know he would also be a father. Father…he rolled the word around in his mind until he realized he was standing stone still with probably the whites of his eyes showing to Seven. He stumbled for a moment, his usual beautiful flowing speech floundered as he stared at her. He tried to catch himself, knowing she must feel like an oddity but he couldn’t help it. He had a small flash of Avalon bouncing in his head and suddenly had the urge to do the same… However the moment passed and he stepped forward and nuzzled her. “That is indeed wonderful news Seven….since our meeting you have haunted my dreams, my thoughts. It has taken me much time to come find you again, but I had intended to come and ask you to be my mate..but this is even greater news. You will be a mother and I a father..and I couldn’t be happier. I will make it a point to be by your side through this. No matter how fast and far I have to run, I will be here. You can ask me for anything..” He sighed happily as he sniffed lightly around her side and nuzzled into her back. Nothing else mattered right now except that he wanted her as a mate and he would have the joys of having puppies with her. His heart sang and he stood close to her. “Were you enjoying the warm waters? Does it help? Should I do or get you anything?..” Okay, so he was slightly nervous, who could blame him?

[∞ seven]

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[atrb=background,http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/8849/seventablebg.jpg] "SPEECH" life. Seven's expression slowly fell as she saw Ahote's reaction. He should be happy, elated, he should be jumping up and down like Avalon did when she was hyper. Which sadly happened to be all the time. But instead, it looked like he had gotten cold feet. She frowned at him. He shouldn't have knocked her up if he didn't want to get her pregnant and commit. She saw her image she had created of a family fly out the window. She was opening her maw to snap at him when he started talking, and she saw her image re-appear again. Just as quickly her smile had dissipated, it reappeared. Her tail started wagging, sending bit's of water everywhere. Returning his nuzzling, she waited for him to stop talking before she started up her mantra. "Oh I was so worried, I thought you were going to get cold feet and run away from commitment!" She smiled. Unaware of the slight insult hidden in her words. "But of course I want to be your mate! And I even have an idea that would let Rhiannon allow you to see me, or us!" She really didn't, it was more of a half-developed idea. "We could be Allies, the Knights and the Cadre....and and..." She trailed off, suddenly aware of the rumbling in her stomach. "I'm hungry." CZARINA

[Ahote]

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[atrb=background,http://i.imm.io/62ae.jpeg] Ahote realized he had probably made an ass out of himself for being so quiet and he had seen the disappointment and frown on her face. He couldn’t help but want to say whatever he could to make her smile again. He wanted her as happy as he could make her while she was carrying his pups…in general actually, he wanted her happy. He felt like such a cad. His mind wandered over to Avalon and how he had just been in the territory not too long ago, but even though Seven was on his mind he was not sure she was in the mind frame to take a mate, and if she would have turned him down he could say he had not lost any opportunities. When he saw that he had indeed expressed the right sentiments, and her face lit up he could not help but be happy with the fact that she was happy. If he did not have his dignity he would jump and prance around and show how thrilled her was with the prospect of having a family. His heart had already swelled to make room for his new family, and they were still within their mother’s tummy. As she stepped closer and returned his muzzle, a soft murring sound erupted from deep within and he made sure his body shielded her, even now he was already beginning to become protective of the mother of his pups. “Cold feet is not in my nature of things to have…I would not run from you simply because you said we were having pups. Utter nonsense Seven..” He was happy that she was on board with him becoming mates and that her mind had already jumped into a political thought of how to get him over to her territory more. It made him respect her a little more than he had in the beginning. “Nothing could keep me away from you and the pups Seven, and I know Rhiannon will allow me to see you, she is not cruel. But I am sure the Alliance will make for a good cover. I will bring it up to her when I can. Until then, rest assured I will be here by your side.” Although it was hard to get a word in edgewise she was so excited, so he sat back and watched her for a long moment until she sat back, and stopped splashing him with water. “You are hungry? Should I go catch you something while you relax in the water? What would you like to do, or to eat? Just let me know..” For a moment he thought about himself and how he was acting, but he also assumed it would just get worse the closer she came to giving birth, he might die of a heart attack. Gulping down the horrible image of his pups playing on his dead corpse he turned his eyes to his mate awaiting her answer. [[Eh short...okay not really...xD]]

[∞ seven]

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[atrb=background,http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/8849/seventablebg.jpg] "SPEECH" life. Seven was already thinking of what she would send him to go get her to eat. What was around the the Mountains? Maybe one of those annoying birds? She chuckled at the thought of Ahote bounding into the air, flailing about with his horn's in a mad attempt to stab one of the Macaque's. But than she quickly blinked the image away when he started to talk again. Ahote was acting so perfect. Just how any mate of her's would be expected to be. All worried and planning and wonderful. She gave her self a mental pat on the back for her good choice in men. No un-reliable male for her, not like her dear sister Kurai. Poor Kurai, she had once had pup's here too. But they were all gone. At least to Seven's knowledge. Her mind quickly flitted from her sister and back to the present. Today she wouldn't worry herself with her sisters death. She pouted at Ahote, jutting out her bottom lip and making puppy eyes at him. "Would you get me some Jackalope? Or maybe normal rabbits? Or a bird or two." She stopped the puppy routine, scowling instead of pouting. Eying her stomach in a disapproving way. "I feel fat. But I want food. These pup's are wearing on me." CZARINA

[Ahote]

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[atrb=background,http://i.imm.io/62ae.jpeg] Ahote was thinking again, actually he was remembering, and hypothesizing what his own father had been feeling when he had found out he would be a father. He figured his father could not have been happy, because he never remembered a kind sentiment, a small touch any reassurances that the man who he was supposed to model himself after did anything but hate him. He wondered if it were truly able to be avoided that most always ended up like their parents. The thought sent a horrible chill down his spine as he looked off the cliff. Ahote thought himself pretty close to perfect in all aspects not just being someone’s mate. He was concerned for Seven if only because she was the solo leader of her pack and he knew she had plenty of responsibilities to handle and take care of each day. He was not pondering how he would tell her he wanted her to not overstrain herself, and if she had to lean on her pack she should without insulting her. He watched her pouting at him and chuckled, lowering his head and looking at her through clear, warm eyes. “Mm..you know you are rather cute when you pout, I could learn to like it.” He listened as she complained about her body feeling bigger and the pups and he simply smiled indulgently. “Lovely, I know you must feel bigger, but it is only natural as the pups grow, you will have to grow to keep them safe. You’ll always be pretty to me, with those eyes and horns..” The look he gave her was devious and full of mischief. “You must keep eating to keep yourself full and the pups healthy. Promise you will not starve yourself…” He figured it would be best to find her food and bring it to her before he mentioned the other thing and so with a quick nuzzle he was off to find her a rabbit. He knew he would be lucky if he could find one out in the open mountain range but he also figured the spring would bring prey if only for the heat source. After trotting around for a while with his nose to the ground he scented a rabbit, and was not disappointed to find the rabbit fat, having fed on the few grasses and plants that could survive around the spring. He stalked and remained low to the ground hoping he could catch it off guard but he had no such luck. He sprang at the animal only to have it kick off literally from his face to get a head start. “Damn it, stupid, fat, ugly looking creature…” He snarled and propelled himself forward, his claws stretching into the earth and pushing his body further. When he noticed the animal was leaning toward zigging and zagging to the left he hopped in the air and landed, with enough force right on the rabbit. He heard the satisfying pop of the neck breaking and smiled triumphantly. “Kick me in the face will you..” He stepped back and held the limp animal in his jaws as he traveled back to Seven with perk in his step. He dropped the plump rabbit right in front of her with a smile, “There you go my love…” He leaned in to nuzzle her once more before he let her begin to eat. “Seven…I want you to not only take care of yourself..but there is something else I want you to do. I don’t want you running all over the territory, making yourself exhausted, and doing dangerous hunts. I want you to lean on your pack at this time, they should take care of you when I am not here.” His words were said with firm concentration. He would not be disobeyed when it came to anything that would jeopardize her or the pups within her. He watched her carefully, waiting to push his point if she fought him.

[∞ seven]

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[atrb=background,http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/8849/seventablebg.jpg] "SPEECH" life. She blushed at his words, knowing that she shouldn't be, after all she was used to getting attention. But the words were coming not from a admiring pack member but her...mate. Watching Ahote stalk off to find food, she decided to think of what to do. Settling back into the water, her mind flitted to the idea of convincing Ahote to come to the Knights and rule along side her. But she knew that while he would want too, he had duties in his own pack, the Cadre to handle. Plus, the sudden difference of a pack member would most likely alarm Rhiannon. It was best to let him stay in the Cadre, and ask for the alliance between the two packs. At least that way she could see him more often. Not the sporadic once every few weeks. The alliance would be rather out of the blue, but hopefully, it would be accepted. Her mind turned from the political matters of her pack, and to the sounds of Ahote, approaching with a rabbit in maw. Smiling up at him, she started to eat the moment he dropped it. She listened to him as he ate. Inwardly frowning at his suggestions. Though knowing that he was right. Fishing off the rabbit, she shoved it aside and looked up at him. Rather unhappy that she was going to agree with him, but it was for the best. "Fine. I'll hold a pack meeting announcing that your my mate and that i'm going to have pups." She paused. "But you make sure that you speak of the alliance with Rhiannon." CZARINA

[Ahote]

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[atrb=background,http://i.imm.io/62ae.jpeg] It was amazing how your life just changed in half of a moment. In the span of what seemed to be the blink of an eye things were totally different. He was going to alert Rhia he had found a mate in another pack, propose an alliance, have a family, and be doing a ton of traveling. He was trying not to think too far ahead, because he needed to be in the here and now to be able to handle all that was coming his way. His mind had tried to take on more ambition. After all, he could rule with Seven in this territory, it would be his choice considering he was her mate, and it would always be his choice. A puff of masculine pride rained down on him. He was becoming what he had always intended to become. A powerful, self sufficient male who had taken a female as his, and had begun a family. What else was there for Ahote? His brows scrunched in thought, there had to be more. He had not hit the peak of life quite yet, and he contented himself that come the future there would always be time for him to do more, acquire more, become even more than he was now. Contenting himself he watched the female he had claimed laying in the water, enjoying the warmth to her surely aching muscles. He believed he had made enough of a connection with Rhia that she would not have a true problem with her pack becoming an alliances with Seven’s. After all it was a smart move, considering Rhia had felt tensions from the north, it would be wise to begin looking into alliances now before the violence began, that way she would not have to beg for help later. Not that he could ever imagine the spunky smaller female begging for anything. He had all intentions of being around more for Seven, and if he had to speak with Rhia to make that happen it was all within his itinerary of things to do. He knew he should make it a top priority to get back and speak with Rhia, but looking down on his mate who was happily eating his catch and still enjoying the warm he could not help but want to stay with her, and enjoy the semi quiet…(damn birds) and warmth not only of the springs but of his heart and body for her. His eyes were dark, and calm and clear as he patiently waited her for her to accept or deny his offer but he knew his instructions made sense and she would see that too. She was too smart not too. When she responded, although unhappily that he was right he smiled and licked around her mouth. “I knew you would see reason.” His mind strayed for a long moment and he brought up something else that he knew he might have to address. “If any male even comes near you Seven, offers you any shit, or anything that makes you uncomfortable…Send a message to the Cadre. I will personally spear any male who steps over the line with you.” His voice dropped to a deadly growl, as he was quite serious. He had no intentions of letting any male give her any grief, or inappropriate behavior in her condition. “When I leave you today, tonight or tomorrow, I will speak with Rhia immediately, or as soon as possible about the Alliance. This should make it easier for me to be here with you, and both the Knights and the Cadre will gain more power. I promise I will bring it up….Thank you for agreeing to lean on your pack, and of course to be mine…” The word mine had a guttural growl attached to it, for indeed she was his in his mind. She still had her own mind and her own pack. But when it came to having her, and his family, she belonged to him whether she liked it or not. Pushing himself next to her within the warm, almost hot water, he began to nuzzle and lick along her neck, keeping her clean and relaxed. For a short moment his head, and ears hesitated next to her stomach and his heart did a leap of happiness. His silent pledge ran over and over in his mind, no matter how complicated the situation was, or would become…

[∞ seven]

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[atrb=background,http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/8849/seventablebg.jpg] "SPEECH" life. Seven had calmed down enough from earlier, no longer gitty with excitement of having a mate and pups, nor was she unhappy still from Ahote's suggestion. She had everything perfectly planned out in her head, so there wasn't a thing to worry about anymore. She could finally just enjoy her time with Ahote. She leaned back in the water, closing her eyes and nodding along to Ahote words. Occasionally letting out a "uhhuh" of agreement to let him know she wasn't sleeping. If any male came near her though, and attempted to do her harm. She would simply banish him out of her pack lands, or set Pyke on him. She smiled at the thought of Pyke sending lightning down to a unsuspecting male, or maybe Dritan could blow up a ball of light in his pack. Like Dritan was fabled to do. She opened her eyes as Ahote came into the water and sat next to her. Affectingly worrying about her, nuzzling and licking along her fur. The smile still on her face, she nuzzled him back. Wishing that they could stay like this forever. end thread. CZARINA