Peace Gathering #8 ( October )

[aisu]

She listened to her former Alpha's words and took them above all others. Nodding her head in agreement she opened her mouth to speak until Black Night decided the spot light had been directed at Aisu for too long and took it upon himself to state another matter. She listened although not liking what she was hearing. It was his own fault that he stumbled upon another pack's territory and got his ass beaten.

"And what for? We have our own packs to deal with. It was your own fault for going into another pack's territory." She growled clearly he did not know these lands. She noticed his hateful stare casted at Luna and glared. "We don't need to sacrifice needed wolves to go around checking other pack lands." Aisu thought that he was a fool if he had scented other wolves why not turn back to his own lands? What an idiot.

[iceflame]

Iceflame came into the gathering, rather annoyed. "Black night, Next time you have such a proposal, speak to me first. Other wolves might thing we are trying to tell them what to do." She glared at Luna. She haed being the enemy of one of their most beloved and respected wolves, but nothing could be done about it, so she snorted and looked away. "I apologize, Aisu, that will not happen again." She threw some dirt up, but zapped it and made it fall again. She picked up the new material, a clear substance, andtossed it to the edge of the clearing. "Nobody bother me, I'm in a rather Bad mood today." She growled at nothing and moved to the edge of the clearing, digging a hole for the glass.

[feather]

Feather sighed, walking into the Gathering. She needed to stay relaxed. A moody attitude would upset the pups. But then her eyes caught sight of Luna. She glared accusingly. She walked up to her Mate, a little annoyed. "Why the heck is she here? Doesn't that annoying alpha have the decency to come herself?" She glared at Niko. "You seem to be extreamly calm about this, Niko." She snorted, not waiting for an answer. "Doesn't matter, I guess. We're all pawns in a game anyway, aren't we?" She flicked her tail at Niko, still annoyed. "Aisu, I need to tell you something. It will mean good news for our pack." She was still annoyed, and eyed Niko wearily.

[aisu]

The young Alpha noticed the two moody females walk into the Gathering, one the-once-Thunder-pup-now-Alpha of the Crystal Pack and the other Featherstream the Healer of Aisu's own pack. Both were snappy and it put the female on edge not liking either tones. She accepted the apology but that didn't mean she was any less wary of the male.

"Luna has just as much right to be here as we all do, Feather." She child the medic although wondering what the good news was for the pack. Stepping aside she waited for the snappy femle to follow wondering why she was on edge.

[blackdiamond012]

Niko stared at Featherstream as the female mouthed off at him and then dismissed him. Giving a sly smirk over at Shadow he followed his mate forward to her alpha.The pit of his stomach dropped and he wondered just how much Aisu knew. They hadn't hid their relationship, but they had not been open with it or gone to the alpha for approval like it was done in the old days.

And despite Feather's comment Niko was rather pleased that Freya was not there to add tension. A part of him was aware of what Feather wanted to say to her alpha and yet he sorta wished they'd talked about it themselves.

"Featherstream," He didn't voice approval or disapproval, but concern in a mere whisper already going with whatever choice she made. It wouldn't bother him either way-he'd made his decision, he would be there for her no matter what.

[blacknight]

Black Night was upset of the ignorance to the issue being stressed. "I am no idiot Aisu." He snarled. "Do not breathe words of fouls language in the presence of our ancestors. You shall upset the spirits if such happens. I can see these spirits, here. Attending this meeting. They are unhappy but they are being patient. If I am not wanted nor needed here, I shall simply leave my first Peace Gathering." He turned to leave, glancing a pained look at Celeste before beginning his exit.

[blossom]

Celeste sits quietly, processing all of the words and actions of the other wolves. There was a lot to think about: The words of Blacknight confused her. What was he talking about? Who is Whaya? She shakes her head, trying to clear all of her thoughts. She looks up at Blacknight, giving him a slight smile as he walks away, most likely back to the den. Then, she eyes her alpha and her tail starts to wag. She hasn't seen her in a while. She starts to approach her, but steps back when she states that she's not in the mood. It appears her and everyone else. So, she sits back at her spot, putting her head on her front paws, thinking over the words of Blacknight.

[venom]

Venom fights back laughter as the foolish Crystal wolf make a fool out of himself. Really? Was he serious? A pup can tell when they are in a different pack land. How dumb. He chuckles then looks up to see a female wolf refer to him. A fine looking one at that. "Of course it isn't my dear." He scoots over to make room for her to sit. He recognizes her after skimming her down briefly. She was a member of the Galaxy pack. They haven't really gotten the chance to chat much. Well, he hasn't really chatted with anyone outside Dimension-err Legion pack. He feels a low growl deep in his throat. No matter how many times he tells himself that he doesn't care, his heart is telling him otherwise. Even though he was barely there most of the time, it was still his pack. He sighs, a frown coming across his face. There's nothing he can do about it now. He looks over to the female and smiles. "So, are you getting as much humor out of this whole situation as I am?" He flashes his canines, smiling with amusement.

[feather]

Feather blinked at Niko, suddenly jumping from anger to happiness. "I'm sure I want to say it now." Feather smiled, breathed in, then boldly spoke. "Niko and I are mates. I am going to have pups soon. I am sorry for not saying anything earlier, but I could not find the right time." She shifted. "Three pups in all."

[aisu]

"You walk along into another pack's territory and you know that other wolves-different wolves live there yet you walk into it anyway. Then you dare to come back here and demand for a patrol along boarder lines when our packs are in danger of extinctment!" She shot back hack raised she wanted to talk calmly to Feather and Niko but the Spirit wolf was making it very hard to stay calm.

"I say that you are an idoit for your demand. Do you not understand the predicament our packs face? How dare you say that I will upset our ancestors. Have you not heard what you've said? You are ignorant and selfish. You flaunt your heritage as if it were a gift bestowed onto you." She growled not realizing that he was retreating.

She heard his words of this being his first Gathering and she snorted. If he thought that would settle her or make her have some sort of sympathy for him he was wrong. She saw the last of his tail disappear and she turned back to the couple.

Taking a breath in she let it out and calmly stared at her medic. Smiling slightly as Feather told her the news-even if it was expected. "I figured as much." She replied glancing at her medic's stomach she could see a slight growth and knew her words to be true.

"Congrats. I'm sure they'll be beautiful." She nodded wanting to be cheerful and happy but she felt drained and out of it. She remembered about Annibelle and looked to Niko with a sharp stare.

Would he leave Feather as he did Kiruh? Aisu hoped not and she wondered if she should tell them of the little secret-a part of her wanted to. But she had promised not to tell and she didn't want to crush Feather with such news in her happy state.

[blackdiamond012]

Niko sighed as Feather continued her own waiting for the female Aisu to finish her tirade. He heard her loud and clear, sure that every other wolf did too, but that didn't stop his eyes from bulging. Three? Niko stared at Feather as if she were from another universe. There was no way. One pup yes. and he was well aware that she was pregnant, but three?

Getting over his shock he looked at Feather and swallowed hard. Three.

Catching Aisu's gaze he blinked at the shocked stare. What was that for?

[feather]

Feather was relieved that Aisu wasn't angry with her. "I'm so happy about them... although, I could do without the third... Two at a time is enough... I'm saying that now, and I havn't had the yet! Ah, well it'll be wonderful to have pups running around." She gave Niko an inquiring look. "Will you take one? I could handle the other two. But it'll have to wait until after they're old enough to leave me." She was completely oblivious to the look on Aisu's face.

[blackautumn15]

"Brace yourself Light." he said as the portalk to the gathering started to open. He saw an array of wolves that he didn't really know as he fell out, skidding a little ways across the dirt and landing infront of a wolf he recognized from when she was a pup. Aisu. He groaned before righting himself and shaking gently to dust himself off. Then he looked around for Light.

[light]

After hearing his words, Light fell through after Caliban. "Umf!" Light had lost her balance on the way through, rolling to a stop near Cal. "Wow." She stood, shaking herself. "That was fun. I should do that again sometime." She looked over to Cal. "Oh hello again. That was dark, but it was fun. Do you do that often?" She nudged him gently, being sure not to press on his wounds.

[aisu]

"Ah, well I'm sure you'll know what to do when the time is right." She smiled three pups huh? It reminded her of her childhood with StormHeart, herself, and Kage. How she missed them. "Of course, Niko, you're welcomed into our territory anytime. I would recommend the pups staying in the pack lands however it's safer that way an-" She was cut off as a dark male skitted to a halt in front of her nearly nose to nose and she blinked. Remembering him when she was a pup and he still smelt the same.

She glanced over at Niko wondering his reaction, she knew that Caliban and Niko had always been close like a father and a son-or a brother and a brother. She nodded to the couple and to Caliban yet she noticed his wounds and how the white and cream wolf walked up to him as if they were close.

She shivered slightly noticing the cold. Winter would be here soon her coat growing shaggy and thick already. Turning to leave she sneezed and shook her head the cold and stress was taking a toll on her. Aisu wondered if she should tell Niko about Annibelle and decided that she would-it was best for the pack in her eyes.

"You two. Meet me back at the den there's something I want to tell you, Niko." She announced in a hush tone so only the two could hear.

[blackautumn15]

Caliban looked up as Aisu started to leave and nodded to Light. He did it more than he should. He looked up at Niko's name and say the old man. He nodded to him and to who appeared to be his mate before backing up just a little to get out of the way of everyone. Well, he had made an entrance.

[light]

Light noted at the way Caliban seemed to stay quiet. "Hmm... It's unusual for this place to be so quiet." Light's eyes twinkled. She glanced back at Cal, myscheif in her eyes. "Meddling seems fun right now...." She glanced about, thinking about the wolf to bother. Luna seemed interesting to mess with.

[feather]

Feather paused in confusion. "Very well... I will come..." She eyed the portal to one sideas two wolves, complete opposites, came into he gathering. "As soon as Niko and Caliban catch up." She smiled, excited suddenly. "I do hope it stays quiet here for now."

[promise]

Annibelle stopped playing with the pup to glance up at the interactions between Niko and this new female known as Featherstream. It was obvious they were close and it made her stomach turn thinking about her mother, but she stopped herself. Her mother never failed to remind her that Niko had never promised to stay with her. She had accepted that and so could Annibelle.

Still keeping an ear on them she didn't let it be commonly known she was listening in until she heard about the pups. Her hears went flat along her head before she could correct them. She'd been right. Feather was Niko's mate and she was having pups. This time it seemed he was sticking around. Still trying to keep out of it and keep her own emotions in check Belle didn't say anything until her alpha asked to talk to her father privately after another wolf had joined the scene.

Coming up to Aisu with a bright smile, more so than necessary, Belle spoke to Featherstream first then addressed her alpha. "Pups! Congratulations. You don't look as if you were going to be carrying three." Her eyes were lighted with the fact that she was going to have brothers and sisters, even though she would prefer them not to know. It was better to just move on-no matter how hard it hurt.

She was hoping to dissuade Aisu in her manners towards talking to Featherstream so the alpha may realize that despite the new information Belle was fine that Niko did not know he had a young female for a daughter. "I am new to the pack. I'm hoping to fill in the role of Beta," she cast a glance towards Aisu, "if the clan will have me. My name is Annibelle, but you may call me Belle. I take it your name is Featherstream?"

[blackdiamond012]

Niko took his mind off of Aisu to listen to Featherstreams next statement. Take one away from her? He was slightly perplexed by this idea. He had no intention of splitting up families. He didn't appreciate where this was going. She sounded as if she wanted to split the pups to keep one half in the pack and another loners.

His eyes narrowed, Niko didn't like the idea, but decided not to comment on his feelings for the moment. He was rather glad to be welcomed into the territory, it would make things easier to with Featherstream surely, but the way Aisu talked about his pups put his hair on end. Clan pups. He knew well enough how clan's were raised and how clans grew. There were very little pups around these days and he wondered briefly if not for a moment that Aisu was well aware of this fact too. It unsettled him, he did not want his lineage to be tied down to a clan. He wanted his family to be just his family. Not a part of some clan-they did not offer protection in his opinion. There was safety in numbers yes, but with Freya and others like the Legion clan and Demon clan he did not like the idea. There was to much tension. If something did break out it would be easier to run as loners, easier to fend for themselves.

He was going to ask Featherstream to talk with him when the Galaxy alpha asked to speak with him in private for a moment and Cal appeared. His anxiety was forgotten at the new intrusions. Not carrying to even great the wolf with him Niko turned to the young companion that he hadn't seen in a while. A true loner-he would always be with Niko as his role model.

But Cal was also a traveler. A traveler greater than Niko had ever known, something he admired in the dark wolf. "I thought I taught you how to drop in and see someone. Though your entrance does have style," Niko spoke warmly coming over to Cal. He knew the other wolf would probably want to bail, but his mate was talking to someone and he agreed with Featherstream. If Aisu wanted to talk to him that badly she could later, right now he wanted to talk to Caliban.