Stirrings -Draco-

[Citrine]

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[atrb=background,http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd415/Somatra1/cback-11.png] Citrine woke from her nap in at the foot of the tree with a start, dizzy and disoriented she tried to piece together where she was and how she had gotten there. Oh yes, she sighed miserably, she had been out hunting but because she had gained weight lately she had not been able to catch any food. Tired, if not completely exhausted, she had collapsed at the foot of the great tree where females lay to rest and slumbered into a dreamless sleep. Since the day of her wonderful mating with her prince Nautic she had gained some horrible weight and her sides had begun to bulge with each passing week. Her usually graceful and trim shape was now distorted and only in her stomach region. She had no idea how she had gained the weight, nor why it decided to concentrate on attaching itself to that particular area. Fearing Nautic would think her ugly she had been avoiding him, her body now energy less as if something or somethings were feeding off her life force. Occasionally something would move deep within her, and the stirrings were not ocuring enough to rouse anything but fear that she was sick. That was all it was, she tried to reassure herself, she was sick and with a bit of rest she would return to her pristine perfect self. Then she would be able to see her adored handsome lyxxus and he would love her again! Little did she know that the only cause of her condition was that she was pregnant and laden with Nautic’s pups, a result of what Citrine believed to be love. Placing her paws on the ground she made a movement to get up but collapsed, her lack of food was sapping her on strength rapidly. Making another attempt she succeeded in getting up, standing shakily as she swayed on her feet. Because of her lack of nourishment her stomach seemed more extended then it should have in contrast to her other thin features. To anyone of experience it was plain to see she was with pup, but to the young female the possibility was not even a thought in her mind. Why was she so fat when she had barely had anything to eat of late? Her eyes filled with small crystal tears that spilled down her purple fur, weariness breaking down her defenses as she sat down and whimpered. What was happening to her? C i t r i n e 's . S o n g

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[☆Draco]

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[atrb=background,http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb390/Bluewillowtree/Dracomid.jpg] Draco paced restlessly in front of the male hometree, he had been thinking about Citrine quite a bit lately and it bothered him, still feeling the loss of Drake deeply he wasnt quite sure if he should just move on and pick someone else. But everytime he considered this the same questions ran through his head, What if she comes back? Will she be mad at me and never speak to me again? Would I be forced to choose? So he just decided to stay within the packs guidelines for males and not keep a permanent mate and maybe just take a few females to himself after all there was enough of him to go around. Satisfying himself with this thought he decided to go visit the female Home Tree now. Setting off in the direction of the large tree at a leisurely pace, he sorted out the rest of his fly away thoughts so that his mind could think to its full capactity. Catching the scent of a jackalope nearby with his tongue he decided to go after it for it was not polite for a male to show up empty handed and the females needed food. Once he found it he immediately knew that the catch would be an easy one , this jackalope was already wounded missing an antler and with a huge gash on its leg. He jumped on it easily crushing the creature between his claws, killing it quickly. Picking up its limp body in his mouth he continued on to the tree now with a prize to give any lucky female that happened to be there, hoping mostly to see Cirtrine. When he arrived, his eyes brightened immediately when he saw the colourful form of Citrine by the large tree, smiling through his catch he continued towards her stopping just a few feet away. Something was very wrong, quickly dropping the jackalope, he slid out his tongue so he could taste her scent. It was a mere few seconds before his soft gaze turned to one of complete outrage at the scent of the sandy coloured lyxxus which quickly turned into a snarl, when he looked at Citrine more closely. Rushing over to her, he lowered his head next to hers so that he could meet her eyes, he became filled with sadness when he could see tears dripping from their aqua depths. The poor female didn't even know what was going on, she also looked very tired and malnourished. How dare the lyxxus choose to mate with her and not even tell her what was going to happen. How dare he just leave her in this state and not even try to help her. He would crush Nautic for what he had done to both of his loves and for what he had done to every other female, but that would have to wait, right now he had to help her in any way he could. "Citrine, dear, what's wrong? Who did this to you?" Even though he knew the answer to both questions hed rather let her explain it for herself just incase he was getting the wrong idea about this.

[Citrine]

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[atrb=background,http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd415/Somatra1/cback-16.jpg] "Speaking" The sound of approaching steps barely registered as Citrine sat miserably tired and famished. Her successful hunts were far and few between and her hunger seemed to be growing with every passing week. It was the familiar scent that gave her pause in her misery, a deep and richly masculine smell that she knew belonged to Draco, the other male she had met. His strength frightened her somewhat, his manners were rugged and more rustic then Nautic`s smooth and gentle talk and the size of him told her enough to know that he retained great force. She had none the less felt drawn to him and despite her attempts to quell this emotion, her thoughts often drifted to recall the strong contours of his face. The fact was that if she admitted her interest in him it would ruin the image of true love she believed to have found with Nautic. But in such a vulnerable state her defenses were low and his voice was a comfort above all. Lucky for her the food that he had brought distracted her completely from the look of outraged that flashed upon his face, the scent of meat highlighting her ravenous appetite. Citrine gave the catch a hopeful glance, licking her maw with her small pink tongue and something in her stomach seemed to move almost in agreement. However as ever it was manners first that required her attention and so she tore her gaze from the jackalope and tried to focus on Draco`s words. Why did he have concern in his voice? She was just fat, perhaps a bit sick but nothing terrible. Puzzled she frowned lightly, who had done this to her? Well no one of course, what could he possibly mean by that question? Her youth was ever the more visible as she replied cautiously, “I…I don`t know what you mean Draco, nobody did this, I am just a bit under the weather of course.” She tried to give an airy laugh, but the sound came out much less convincing then she had intended. She did not address her weight, embarrassment bringing a flush to her face and she wiggled a bit in discomfort. Why would he think someone had caused her condition? The only person she had been with was Nautic, and all she had done with him was…The flush on her face deepened visibly as she thought of that afternoon, it had been a wonderful experience though it had been uncomfortable at first. But Nautic had certainly seemed to enjoy himself and this had made Citrine very content. Surely Draco didn`t know about that…And how could it cause her to grow fat? The only other excuse would be that she was pregnant, she knew females gained weight when with pup but that was entirely… Her eyes widened in panic, for she did not know how females became pregnant which meant that her experience with Nautic just could have…No, the thought was horrifying, and terror gripped her with its sharpened claws, drawing her further into panic. Swaying on her feet she rose her gaze to meet Draco`s, fear clearly visible on her face. She was too young to be pregnant, she knew nothing about raising pups and though she planned to have her own family it was simply way too soon! The fear that marred her eyes gripped her voice as she shakily whispered, “There was this thing with Nautic, we, uh, well we became mates. But that doesn’t cause pups right?” She pleaded desperately with Draco, hoping he would reassure her that it didn’t. “It was only once and he didn’t say this could happen…” Her jaw trembled as her eyes glossed over with a fresh wave of tears. C i t r i n e 's . S o n g

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[☆Draco]

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[atrb=background, i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd415/Somatra1/dback-8.jpg] "Speaking" Draco noticed the way Citrine stared at the Jackalope, her eyes filled with wanting and showing just how hungry she really was. Draco's eyes filled with a rage that he was trying to hard to keep at bay, at the thought that anyone would let this poor female get to this state with no source of help whatsoever. He would crush Nautic, for more reasons than one. He had taken both of the two things he had wanted from him and now he had left the other stranded and pregnant without a care in the world. What came next shocked him even more. She and Nautic had become mates! And even worse she had no clue what was happening, she didn't know a thing and Nautic obviously didnt love her enough to tell her. The little bastard just used her like he had used all the other females, just like his dear Drakon. The last thing he wanted to do was break the news to her, he didn't want to be the bad guy for once but he knew it had to be said and that he would have to be the one to say it. Pushing his anger to the back of his mind he replaced it with sympathy his red eyes softening until they no longer held the harsh look they usually had and heaved a sigh. He looked at her, his tone as soft as he could make it as he spoke. "Citrine, Im so sorry, I really am and I hate to be the one to tell you, but Nautic is the one who has done this to you, he has gotten you pregnant and has left you to deal with it yourself. He doesn't care for you like you think, he just used you and now hes left you. What he has done isn't right, he doesn't deserve someone as beautiful as you. But I will help you get through this, I will be by your side through it all no matter what and promise not to leave you." He meant every word he said and he knew it through and through, and if anyone were to hurt her again he would kill them. He then remembered the Jackalope he had brought and quickly turned around to get it. Grasping it's limp body in his jaws he carried it over to her and dropped it at her feet. "Everything will be alright, eat this itll make you feel better." He sat down thinking, he wanted to tell her that he loved her but those words were overused by everyone and to her he feared they would have no meaning for they had been misused on her. Then he had an idea he wasn't sure if it would sound good but he knew that she would get the message and if anything it would calm her down. "If you can hear me now I'm reaching out To let you know that you're not alone And if you can't tell, I'm scared as hell So just close your eyes Oh, honey here comes a lullaby Your very own lullaby Please let me take you Out of the darkness and into the light 'Cause I have faith in you That you're gonna make it through another night Stop thinking about the easy way out There's no need to go and blow the candle out Because you're not done You're far too young And the best is yet to come So just give it one more try to a lullaby Oh, honey here comes a lullaby Your very own lullaby" He was surprised at how good he sounded, he had never sung before he never realized that he could nor had he a reason. He gave her a loving look and came up beside her and lay down next to her. Everything indeed would be alright. (OOC: I have decided to give him the voice of Nickelback and the song he sang is called Lullaby, if you wanted to look it up later)

[Citrine]

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[atrb=background,http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd415/Somatra1/cback-16.jpg] "Speaking" Confused did not cover what the female myou was feeling, disoriented might have come close as Citrine heard Draco`s words but even though the proof was there, her heart refused to believe that Nautic would leave her. Her handsome prince would never have used her, it was all her fault. She barely knew what being pregnant meant except that it resulted in pups. Horror marred her face as she glanced down at her swollen midsection, how could this be? The movements that grew more persistent with every passing week were actually bodies that were feeding off her life force?! If only she hadn’t gotten pregnant then Nautic might still be around! Letting out a chocking sound of disbelief she sat still, stunned and shocked by the male`s revelation. She was going to have to give birth; she did not even know what would happen! It wasn`t supposed to be like this, Citrine thought miserably, they were supposed to enjoy each other`s company, have a few more nights as magical as that one mating and then eventually have pups! She was too young, it should not have happened after only one time, how could she raise pups, she had no experience, her life would be ruined. A tear of desperation ran down her soft cheek as she looked up at Draco, her silent saviour in the matter. How did she feel about the large male? Could she possibly have a growing interest in him? She could have called it love, but she was yet still distraught over Nautic, and hope was not gone. For now she had to hang on to that faint glimmer while she could, and accept Draco`s help for without it she shuddered to think what might occur to her. Looking up in the tree she could see her old den, it seemed so high and such a long climb away, it made her dizzy and exhausted to look at it. Sighing she noted she would have to settled on a lower safe haven, it did not please her to leave the safety of her high perch, but she could not make it all the way up there. And what if she fell? The pups might die and then what would happen? Citrine didn`t know, and that was the problem really, she simply did not know. “Thank you Draco, I do not think I can make it through without your help.” She approached the offering and began to eat, tearing thin strips off from the flesh and eating them with due care. Neat and tidy, her manners were lady-like and she munched quietly, taking care to lick off any falling droplets of blood from her chin. She was ravenous, but even so the small wolf ate less than half of the kill, full of the life sustaining nourishment that she needed. Already Citrine felt better and she settled next to Draco, his body heat and soothing voice relaxing her and slowly taking the panic off her mind. Softly she cooed, “You are a very good singer, I should like to listen to you all day...” It seemed as though his song had a deeper meaning, and it was so sincere sounding that Citrine couldn`t be sure that the male did not feel more for her then simply kinship. Surely to profess a commitment to care for a female with pup not of his own blood suggested an attachment deeper than mere friendship? C i t r i n e 's . S o n g

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