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Post by Arbie on May 29, 2008 22:29:48 GMT -5
The rain was falling lightly, and Iris enjoyed the feel of fresh rain running along her fur. Unfortunately, she was stuck inside an empty den out in No Man's Land. Her stomach hurt like hell and she could feel the pups kicking, Iris knew it was time. Almira & Anevay had had their pups, so it was fine for her. Iris chose to have them in No Man's Land because she wanted Dachian to be there, she didn't know why, but something about having pups that were the Dancing Star's Alpha's in the Falling Moon territory seemed like suicide for her little darlings. Shooting pain ran up her spine and Iris groaned softy, it wasn't soon. It was now.
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After some painful struggle and more pain that Iris ever felt before, three pups were lying beside Iris, helpless and cold. Immediately Iris' heart swelled with pride and joy, and she began to lick their furs clean of the gunk. The taste wasn't the best thing in the world, but seeing her pups healthy(and alive) was rewarding enough. Smiling widely, even if she was tired, Iris guided the three pups to her stomach where they began to suckle obediently.
What now? Iris yawned, tail wagging gently and she rested her head on her paws. Her eyes closed slowly, but then remembered where she was and straightened up. She was in No Man's Land, and suddenly felt very vulnerable. How stupid was she?! Oh lord, how will I get the pups back? What if someone comes while I'm asleep? Oh god! Panic swelled up inside her, easily taking over her sleepiness and she opened her mouth to howl, then closed it again. That would attract attention, what if Dachian wasn't even near here?
Sighing softly, Iris looked at her pups again, the pride coming back to her immediately and she licked each one on the forehead gently, letting them rest against her warm belly. Two males and one female, but what to name them? She looked at the three pups, confusion clear in her eyes. "Hmm… Makayla." she whispered softly, touching the female's shoulder with her nose, making the pup shift in her sleep. What about the other two? Iris yawned again, resting her head on her paws. Her eyelids were drooping, but she kept her eyes on the pups. Surely somone kind would come along.
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Post by Kato.Riot<3 on May 29, 2008 22:38:31 GMT -5
Lash wandered through no mans land, thinking about his latest meeting with Vixen. He could still not believe it. As he continued to think about it, he caught a wiff of blood. He had to investigate. What if a wolf got killed? We have to see if someone needs our help. Oh right.
Lash bounded off towards the dens in no mans like a rabbit. He did this so he wouldn't get stuck in the mud. When they heard the whining of pups, his hackles lowered. He was standing in the entrance of the den, looking stupid. "Oh hello Miss. Sorry, I thought someone was hurt, and I wanted to help them. I had no idea you were here. Do you want me to call for someone?" he asked, trying to make up for his stupidity. [/size]
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Post by Arbie on May 29, 2008 22:42:59 GMT -5
Iris' ears perked and she jerked her head up immediately after she caught Lash's scent. She didn't recognise it, but there was Dancing Star in there. Looking round at the entrance, Iris narrowed her eyes but gestured for him to come in, too tired to speak. Iris looked at her pups again, licking each one lovingly. Fynn... Yes, Fynn sounds nice. Her thoughts vanished when she remembered Lash was there, and she looked at him again. Knowing staying silent was very rude, she yawned.
"I should be apologizing too, I'm quite tired." she mumbled, but made sure to keep her head up, "… I would like to call for Dachian, though. Do you know him? He's a loner." she asked, then quickly added an explanation. He seemed like a nice wolf so far, but never judge a book by its cover. Knowing Lash shouldn't stay too long in case a Falling Moon came by, Iris smiled softly, but was really thinking of a reason why he should leave. Surely the scent of Falling Moon might ward him off?
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Post by Kato.Riot<3 on May 29, 2008 22:51:24 GMT -5
Dachian...Dachian... Lash racked his brains for the name or face, but found nothing. You do it. Do I always have to do everything? Your the smart one. Uhg. The fae smelled of Falling Moon. But, he had once been in their pack, so this couldn't hurt, right.
"It's okay Miss. I don't know him though. But I'll still call for him." he said softley, so he wouldn't disturb the pups if they were trying to go to sleep. They were beautiful, and he couldn't wait for his own bundles of joy's to arrive. "Dachian! I am calling you for Iris! We are at the loners dens! Please come quickley!" he howled. "There you go Miss. Is there anything else I can do for you? Afterall, I once was your pack-mate." [/size]
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Post by Arbie on May 29, 2008 22:57:46 GMT -5
Iris' smile widened. This wolf was a great help on her part, and he was considerate for the pups. When he howled for Dachian, Iris hoped Dachian would hear Lash's louder voice, Iris could never howl for him in her tired state. "Thank you very much." she nodded to him, grateful, and paused, tilting her head to the right, "I'm sorry, but I don't remember you... What's your name, by the way? My name is Iris." The pups wriggled by her side, and she looked at them again. They were all beautiful, but noticed that the one that resembled her the most was the unnamed one. Iris couldn't come up with a name, just yet, and she quickly looked back at Lash.
He was a kind wolf, that was certain. She hoped he would find a wolf that would treat him they way he would treat them, she guessed it was the same treatment she received. Her smile widened and her tail wagged. "Thank you again, for your kindness."
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Post by Kato.Riot<3 on May 29, 2008 23:09:04 GMT -5
She didn't remeber us. I might cry! Why me? Lash bowed to the new mother. "It's okay Miss. I was only there a short time and didn't meet many wolves." he said softley. He licked some mud off his paw that tasted like mouse bile.
He wriggled his tounge around in his mouth to get the taste away and smiled akwardly at the same time. "Your very welcome. Say hello to Dachian for me." he said as he bowed out of the entrence way. [/size]
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Post by Pokemo~ on May 30, 2008 3:54:45 GMT -5
His head pounded with blood as his muscles struggled to keep up with the pace he wanted to go at. He needed to get to a loner's den somewhere, but he didn't know why, or where it was. But it was instinct, instinct driving him forward through the pouring rain. He bared his teeth, pushing himselfforward, faster, faster, he had to get there!
'IRIS!' he suddenly called, but he didn't know what on earth had urged him to call her name, he slowed a little, brow furrowed with confusion. His ears pricked to a howl, and he soon regained his fast pace, as he raced from the shadow forest. He was nearing a den now, and it all made sense. He had to be there. He had to be there now. He slipped inside the den as quietly as he could, immediatly sensing the inturder, or what he thought to be an intruder. He growled softly, glaring at Lash.
He soon saw that Iris was in no immediate danger from the wolf, so he stopped growling, but he kept his eyes on the wolf, he seemed a little odd. 'Iris...' he said softly, padding slowly towards Iris. He stopped a short distance away, not wanting to intrude. He gazed fondly at the sleeping pups, most of which resembled Iris more than that bastard Caerwyn.
He looked up at Iris. 'They're beautiful...'
ooc// Ooooh, can Dachian help with a name ? AND, this is where Dach could fight Duke [/size]
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Post by Arbie on May 30, 2008 8:36:16 GMT -5
Iris yawned again, but tried to hide it. Shaking her head, Iris quickly looked at her pups again, feeling protective in case one tried to wriggle away while she wasn't looking. Everytime she looked at her pups, she felt happy and uplifted. "Dachian." she said happily, tail wagging quickly. She gazed at him softly, something about him was so lovable. Love. That's what it was. Iris was positive. Her heart skipped a beat, of course it was love!
"I'm glad you're here. Lash helped me, he called for you." she explained, noticing his glare, and licked the pups again, "They are beautiful, aren't they... Two boys and one girl. Makayla and Fynn." Iris paused, glancing at Lash before looking at Dachian again. "Would you like to name the last one?" she offered quietly. She was still tired, very. Iris rested her head on her paws again, ears pricked to show she wasn't asleep just yet.
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Post by Pokemo~ on May 30, 2008 9:11:44 GMT -5
Dachian's heart swelled with pride. Him? Name a pup? He watched Iris caringly, feeling happy, happier than he ever had before. He racked his name for a brain, ohh, how could he think of a name? He bit his lip, carefully watching the un-named pup. 'Well, what about Taku?' he asked, immediatly wishing he hadn't. It was a bad name, wasn't it? He'd just doomed a pup to be fated with the name 'Taku'
He frowned, and waited for a reaction.
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Post by Arbie on May 30, 2008 9:21:44 GMT -5
Iris paused, thinking the name through. She kept her eyes on Dachian, still smiling, and raised her head, nodding. "Taku..." she repeated softly, testing the name almost, and nodded again, "I like it. He will be named Taku... Thank you." She wanted Dachian to come closer, but was too shy to ask. Instead, Iris licked Taku on the forehead and then Fynn and Makayla again. They were lovely, and Iris was happy that Dachian named the male.
"I named the other two Fynn and Makayla." she said, looking at Dachian. She wondered of Lash was still there, but her eyelids drooped and she rested her head on her paws again. Iris watched her pups sleep quietly, and glanced at Dachian again. He's so handsome.
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Post by Pokemo~ on May 30, 2008 9:33:46 GMT -5
Dachian felt adrenaline rush through his spine, everything told him to move forward and nuzzle her, but he felt too scared, like she would laugh at him... He looked up at her, his mouth gaped a little. She was so...Beautiful...
He leant forwards and nuzzled her, lying down next to her, watching the pups fondly. He knew he wasn't their father, but seeing as he was one of Iris' closet friends, or so he hoped, he felt like he wanted to protect them. He nuzzled Iris gingerly again.
'Sleep, you need your rest,' he said softly. [/size]
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Post by Arbie on May 30, 2008 15:46:57 GMT -5
Iris watched him intently, the pups wriggling about slowly. Frowning, Iris glanced at them and nudged them gently with her nose, her body heat keeping them warm, and Iris looked at Dachian again. As he nuzzled her, Iris' heart fluttered and she smiled at Dachian. She hoped he would ask her to be his mate, she hoped he would admit his love to her... As he lay down and nuzzled her again, Iris licked his cheek and returned his nuzzles.
"I... Don't want to be rude." she whispered, but she rested her head on her paws again, peering up at him with tired green eyes.
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Post by Pokemo~ on May 30, 2008 15:59:18 GMT -5
Dachian smiled warmly, gazing fondly at Iris. His gaze shifted to the pups. Iris' beautiful pups. He heaved a soft sigh, thinking about something that seemed very important. He knew for a fact that he had feelings for Iris, but he wasn't sure if she liked him back, or whether he was ready to comit. Look how it ended up with Tala? He had loved Tala, and now she was leaving the valley with his brother. He heaved a heavier sigh, and shook his head softly. Being Iris' mate might break her heart, and he didn't want that to happen, he cared too much. He didn't want to be selfish.
He looked over at Iris again, and for a split second he felt like a father who was gaurding his family, but he quickly reminded himself that Iris wasn't his mate, and that these were not his pups, and there was a wolf he didn't know in the den. Well, he thought there was, but he hadn't been paying much attention, he was too busy gazing at Iris.
'It's not rude at all,' he began softly, 'You've just given birth, you must be tired,' he said quietly, not pretending to know he knew what it was like to give birth, because he never would either I hope.
'Well done,' he whispered, nuzzling her once more, before glancing over at the pups.
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Post by Arbie on May 31, 2008 12:12:40 GMT -5
Iris felt comfortable, she grinned at Dachian and looked at her pups again, nuzzling them lovingly. They were adorable and, just like any mother would think of her own pups, the best in the world. Her eyes closed slowly and she sighed softly with content, feeling Dachian's warm fur against her own. She felt safe with him here, and she finally felt herself falling asleep.
Dreams overwhelmed her, her body relaxing. The pups slept soundly, shifting slightly here and there but nothing that could make them uncomfortable.
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Post by Pokemo~ on Jun 1, 2008 10:11:52 GMT -5
Dachian swallowed silently, his heart beginning to beat faster. He wanted his feelings for Iris to be returned, he wanted her to like him back...He was so confused! If he asked her to be his mate, it could cause a lot of trouble with Duke, not to mention that Iris might not like him in the same way, and it would ruin their friendship if she didn't. The positive side was, that he knew what this was now, but he was too scared to admit it incase he jinxed anything. He bit his lip, and looked down at Iris, who still seemed awake.
He breathed in a shaky sigh, his spine tingled at the fact that there was a chance Iris might want to be his mate. His ebong ears flickered softly, as he gazed down at the sleeping pups to make sure they were safe. 'Iris...' he began, still watching the pups, 'You know...When we first met?' he didn't wait for an answer, 'I knew...I knew that we would be good friends. We had so much in common and...And it was so easy to talk to you, and...When I made you laugh, it made me feel so great. All my life I thought I was the only one, I thought I was useless...And then I met you and I understood. I knew I was put here for a reason, I knew I was put here to be with...' he paused, carefully avoiding her name for a moment. 'When I met you...It felt like...Like Tala had just been a silly crush, and then when Vixen and she were fighting, I couldn't take it. I thought I loved her, but then I met someone else, and my view on love changed completely...' he breahted in a shaky sigh, gathering his courage to say the words he had to say, although careful not to Jinx it.
'That wolf was you, Iris...I want to spend the rest of my life with you...But, do you feel the same way? Iris...Will you be my mate?' he glanced down at Iris, who was resting gently on his chest, her sides heaving softly, she looked so beautiful.
But she was asleep. A tear rolled down Dachian's chocolate fur, he felt so stupid, so embarresed. She hadn't heard him. He'd poured his heart out...But she hadn't heard. [/size]
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