Peace Gathering #9 (November 2010)

[aidenandaevon]

Aiden practically pranced into the peace gathering place, but was disappointed to find himself early. He sat at the edge of the clearing, but, restless, he moved around again. He stopped and sat again, then thought of something, then left the clearing briefly. He sniffed around, looking for something to use as bedding. He found supplies and dragged it over to the edge of the clearing. carefully, he loosened some of the dirt to make the ground softer. Next, he began laying down leaves and moss he had dried out himself. Making it more comfy without getting into it. Finally, he stood back to check his handiwork. He glanced around.

[blackdiamond012]

Niko came across his brother in law in crazy antics before the male wolf finally calmed down. He was a little uncomfortable around the other considering their history, but he hoped that they were beyond that now. Clearing his throat Niko walked into the clearing glancing around and cursing himself. They were alone. Damn it, why did he have to choose today to be punctual?

"Good night." Niko voiced trying to make light conversation still confused about his brothers antics.

[aidenandaevon]

Aiden's ears perked up. "Feather's pregnant, as well?" Aiden walked energetically up to Niko. "I believe you are going to be a real uncle soon, Niko." He scratched the ground. "Although, you've had better practice, practically raising Caliban... I hope nothing goes wrong... Oh, sorry... Etheral is pregnant... did I mention that?" Aiden seemed jittery. It was one of the rarest moments for him, to show how nervous he was.

[blackautumn15]

Cal limped back into the old clearing, seeing Niko and someone he hadn't seen in a while. Aiden. He nodded to them both before laying down in a bit of moonlight, pain still lacing his body though the open wounds had healed.

[blacknight]

Black Knight hoped for no trouble this Gathering. As he pranced into the clearing, he saw a couple males here and there but other then that, it was empty. "Where is everybody?" he asked Niko. He heard a quail bustling in the treetops overhead. He considered floating up to capture it but he figured it wasn't worth the time. The glowing wolf returned his gaze to the white wolf. He sat down as the thoughts of how the Legion pack would react to his appearance rolled around in his head.

[blackdiamond012]

Niko stared at his rambling brother in law a little taken back. He'd never seen Aiden like this before and cleared his throat taking a step back, "No, you didn't tell me she was. Congradulations. You'll make a good father." Niko glanced behind him at Caliban coming in and met the youngers gaze for a split second in greeting before that new wolf from last time came in, what was his name? Black Knight? "The others will trickle in I'm sure." He wondered if Freaya would make an appearence or if she'd send Luna again.

[blossom]

Upon entering the gathering, Celeste eyed three wolves and gave them all hellos. Then she spotted Black Night and decided to join him. She kind of nudged him with her tail and murmured a quiet hello to him. She was still kind of uneasy about the last gathering's episode with Aisu and Legion pack versus him. She hoped this one would at least be somewhat peaceful, hence the name Peace Gathering. But nowadays the gathering never lives up to its name anymore. She is starting to wonder why she even come to these gatherings.

[etheral]

It was still a bit early to tell, but Etheral could almost swear her stomach was starting to become more and more solid by the day. It made her uncomfortable and self-conscious. Her tail twitched nervously. She was sitting, staring down at the soft fur covering her little nipples. Was she pregnant? She’d felt so jittery she hadn’t even be able to tell if she were in heat or not. She must have been though, Aiden wouldn’t have asked to mate with her if she weren’t, right? The wolf-cat swallowed nervously and her ear twitched.

Sighing, the female stood and began padding to the Peace Gathering. She was long past late, but something told her there wouldn’t be much of a turnout. Which was all the better; she didn’t want wolves seeing her like this. Would it not have broken Aiden’s heart, Etheral would have locked herself in that glowing cave by now and refuse to leave until she was no longer carrying. Then she could leave the pup things and go on with her life. The concept of motherhood terrified her, and it almost made her want to break down. Why had she agreed?

Padding into the clearing, she saw Aiden and gave him a small smile, then nodded to Niko. Please, if there was anything holy on this planet let Niko not notice. By now it was hardly a surprise that Feather was carrying, and if Niko’s mate is carrying he’d be more susceptible to notice the signs. ”Hey Aiden, Niko. How are your evenings going?” The words were muttered with kindness, but internally she was on edge, looking for an escape. For a moment she stood there awkwardly, and then she sat beside Aiden, curling her tail around her hind legs.

[abraxas]

Abraxas makes his usual slow pace towards the dreaded peace gathering, or gathering is what it should be called. He doesn't even question why he comes here anymore. Mostly likely its automatic with his feet dragging him to this place. He looks around and spotted his pack and slowly made his way towards them. He looked at them individually, stopping at Etheral. Something was different about her. Sniffing, he wrinkled his nose and snorted. Pregnant. Isn't it a little late in the year to be pregnant? He thought himself as he laid himself into a little ball, closing his eyes and trying to push himself to go through one of these meetings yet again.

[blackdiamond012]

Niko gave the biggest smile of encouragement he could when Etheral walked into the gathering. Hearing the news from Aiden he wanted the female to know that she got his backing and support even though they barely knew each other. This family thing was difficult, he had to admit. Before Feather he wouldn't have given a damn about the other female or Aiden for that matter. "I'm fine. Thanks for asking." It seemed Black Knight had gotten a little company as well. Good for him. Niko sighed wondering where his mate could have run off to. Females. When they got pregnant they were all a little crazy and running off.

She could take care of herself, but it made Niko uneasy. She was due soon and because of that more vulnerable. His mood didn't change much when he caught another smell of demon as Abraxas came into the clearing. That clan. That clan was getting on his nerves more and more-making him uneasy. Now he was greatful that Featherstream wasn't there.

[aidenandaevon]

Aiden brightened up when Etheral came in. "Good night, Etheral." He immediately reached out to her with his mind, sensing anxiety. 'Calm, Etheral. Feather, I'm sure, is just as nervous.' He licked her. "Good evening everyone." He looked to Etheral. 'I made you a place to lay if you'd like it.' He pointed toward the bed.

[aisu]

She was late. Of course she was late! The moon was already in it's waning state, and it was her own fault debating about going or not, deciding that if she did indeed go what would happen or not happen. No wonder she was late. But, she was an Alpha after all. With a sigh the female stepped into the Gathering grounds and was surprised to see not many there. Not even one of her own. Although he was here but Aisu didn't feel very much like talking to him.

Walking up to her father's rock she climbed and sat looking down at those who gathered as if she were the queen of the world. A smirk graced her lips at the thought, no wonder her father liked to sit up here. "Hello, everyone." She smiled as she layed down the cool rock feeling nice against her heated belly. She made eye contact with each of them, lingering for a moment longer on Niko than she did with the others, but she refused to make contact with Black Night.

The fool.

[blacknight]

As he found Niko's scent and made sure he could recognize it later, he felt Celeste's nudge and licked her ear. He glanced around the gathering and when he saw Aisu, he had to bite his lip to stop from laughing at her thoughts. His gaze wandered up into the treetops as he spotted the quail bustling about. For some reason the carelessness of the possible quick meal irritated him greatly.

"Birds are very carefree, but they are not stupid. Well, most aren't although this one is," he murmured to himself and Celeste, knowing her mild sense of humor. Feeling it was the correct punishment to be ever so foolish and idiotically careless, Black Knight decided to kill it.

Step by step he backed away from Niko, Celeste, and Aisu's Rock and leaped up into the sky. Up he went to the canopy of branches of the winter season. He ran through the air until he was precisely under his prey. One paw swung high into the tree and swatted the small brown and grey quail's butt out of the dainty, nude tangle of twigs. As it fell, he trapped it's flitting wings in his jaw. He released the pressure in his mind and landed softly on the ground. Finally, he snapped it's neck and murmured thanks to his mother, "Mother Wahya, I thank you for this successful kill. It's spirit comes to you and the ancestors. It's body stays behind...to become part of the living."

He watched it die, lay down with Celeste around her area, and ate peacefully. It was the first time in over a month that he had actually enjoyed a meal. A spirit wolf could life forever without eating. A half could go for long stretches as well, but not forever. As the blood of the clown bird trickled down his throat, he savored ever single bite, every shred of meat, every chunk of fulfilling life. It was enough to set his mind at ease.

[delilah]

Delilah padded into the clearing. Without Azrael beside her she felt open and vulnerable, but he’d told her he had things to do and might be along later. Therefore, showing up to the Peace Gathering as a representative for the Legion pack fell upon her shoulders. Her eyes scanned the area, watching the other wolves with an almost scrutinizing gaze. Her tail swished to the side and she made her way over to a tree and sat in front of it. Her back against the tough bark was reassuring to her.

The corner of her eye caught a faint glowing and she turned her head to it curiously before her ears folded back. It was that ignorant, stupid wolf from the last Gathering. Settling down against the ground, Del turned her head from him. Az didn’t wish for much disfavour in the name of the Legion pack; confronting this moronic mongrel would cause such negativity. She gave a small snort and rested her head on her paws, ears once again pricked forward to listen to the conversations.

A small frown creased the brow above her eyes for a moment. The glowing wolf seemed vaguely familiar to her. Perhaps she’d met him on Az and hers travels at some point. It itched at the corners of her mind faintly, but with a roll of her shoulders, Del repositioned herself on her side and wiped the illusive thought from her mind. Her tongue flicked over her paw before resting her head once again against it as a make-shift pillow.

[etheral]

A faint smile crossed Etheral’s lips as she looked over at the temporary bed Aiden had made her. He was so sweet. Padding softly over to it, Etheral lay down, curling into a ball. She was hyper-aware of her stomach as she did so. Her nose sniffed the greenery, and she curled a large paw, then rested her head on it. Her muzzle was turned down as she eyed her stomach. It didn’t appear much different, but if she were pregnant, the pups would soon be large enough to cause her stomach to bulge. Then it would only be about another month. The thought frightened her and her ears folded back.

Suddenly a thought crossed her mind, and she lifted her head slightly and rolled to her side to allow herself a better look at her stomach. ’Aiden? Can they think? … The pups I mean. Do they have thoughts?”[/i] It was probably too soon to tell. Surly they didn’t… But the idea perplexed her and momentarily pushed away the depressing uncertainty. She was hoping Aiden was paying attention to her thoughts, otherwise she would be thinking for no reason and feel mildly ridiculous.

[sakima]

Sakima made his way towards the peace gathering. He hasn't been to any of them since the prank Freya played on the other wolves. He hasn't been feeling up to it recently with his dreams and vision increasing on him. Mostly about pregnancies and other strange dreams. He has no idea what they mean, and that's what troubles them. He entered the gathering and greeted everyone. He recognized some of them from the last gathering he's been at. He made his near a rock where the young alpha was resting and said a hello to her.

[blackdiamond012]

Niko sighed, "It seems its just us. This is refreshing, no real drama anywhere." He chuckled, "Although the fact that a lot of alphas are missing is...unnerving." Niko's definition of unnerving was different from the others. In his mind the clans were planning something and the low outcome to the gatherings could only mean fights to come or some sort of scheme.

[blackautumn15]

"Yeah, where is everyone?"[/color he said, looking at Niko and Aiden, watching intently from his sunny spot. He was hoping Luna would show up again and he could talk to her this time. Maybe everyone hadn't gotten close enough to help her get out from under this 'Freya's' control.

[nokida]

Nokida trotted threw the darkness of some tall trees and into the dim light of the peace gathering area. her eyes scanned the area for her pup and mate, after a few moments of looking and no Shadow or Kaizer she jumped to a small alcove overlooking the gathering grounds "I wounder what will happen this time" she said with a small chuckle.