He had known it was time for she had known it was time. It was the bond of the souls, the string that tied them together. He knew she was ready for he felt it within himself. She told him through the subtle nuances of her actions over the past for days. He had not seen her, not with her knowing, for days. His blue eyes have been watching though. He was always around the corner...figuratively speaking. Yojimbo gave Pompeii the space she desired. He however could not ignore the pull, how the stars tell him watch over her, to keep her safe from anything that may try to harm her. He had to be near. He had to always be near. It was what the fates, the sky, the universe, the wind, it is what they all commanded of him. Yojimbo listened. The dark male of black and copper made sure her scent was close...or that he watch her from atop the highest plateau. He can give her space. But he was not going to allow a creature like a cougar or bear to give her any grief. Maybe he was getting a little overprotective. Yojimbo had only imprinted briefly before, a bond that was no to last like the one he had with Pompeii. This was much stronger, more potent and wild. Yojimbo knew it was his destiney to guard over her during the night while she slept, or during the day while she hunted lizards and mice for herself. It was not that he thought her incapable of protecting herself. It was that if anyone was going to get injured, if any blood was going to be spilled from the two of them it was going to be his.

So Yojimbo kept watch. His nose was constantly in communication with the wind. The wind told him where she was. He could pick up on the slightest bit of her scent. The slightest that others would not notice. He was never far, not turly. She was with child. She was holding the gift of life within her. He was protecting not one, but potentially many lives. He knew not how many puppies were inside of her and it hardly mattered. It could be one or a million. He would love them and guide them all the same. He had to ensure heir safety, even in the lands of Diveen. It wasn't exactly a safe land anymore, with a female from the pack being taken away while pregnant. This would not happen to Pompeii. He had to make sure.

From a distance he watched, so far off with his brilliant blue eyes. He stayed up high, on the plateaus as she picked out her home. He would not intrude. If she wanted him there, she would let him know. Dark paws carried the male of nine years, to the edge of the plateau looking out upon the waters. She had chosen a spot near by here, this he knew. He knew she was close because his soul bond, the wind, the sky told him so. If she was to wander far he would feel it tear him up slowly. She was close. Close enough that his eyes may lay on her if she showed herself. That was enough. He could watch the area, watch endlessly to ensure no one intruders upon her. He would wait. Yet, he still wanted her to know, he was indeed here. Yojimbo moved upon the sands of Diveen, the rocks so hard as water crashed down the sides and to a gathering of water below. He stood tall as the breeze brushed against his dark fur. Blue eyes, they seemed to pinpoint where she was through the rock, the grasses anew yelling at him to find her. Yojimbo threw back his head, a low howl breaking the constant thud of water. He howled to let her know she was not alone, despite being alone. He was close if she wanted him near. His song was short, enough to get the point across, and yet he didn't want her to feel smothered.

He was excited though, for it was the first time he would be father. It was the first time he was a mate. It was the first time he stayed in one place for so long, and she decided to join him, an honor really. Pompeii was a wanderer like he was at heart, and yet Yojimbo had grown to see the importance of relationships. He spent so long alone, following the stars, following his wandering heart. Yet now he settled down, at least for now. There was no telling what would happen. If Pei decided to run off to the other side of the world he would gladly follow. There was much to see, so much beauty in the world. Yojimbo must admit that the water that fell so wildly next to him, as he is high up, that this place was one of the more gorgeous spots on the Earth. Maybe he was being bias since it is the spot his soul decided to give life in.

He lay upon his belly, the sun setting in the distance. Blue eyes watched as the sky morphed from blue to orange to purple, fading into the night that he so loved. He watched as the light of day slowly faded away over the horizon. A thing so strange, so strange indeed and yet he still wished to know the true nature of the world. He would remember this sunset, as he lay high above Diveen by the waters. He would remember it for it was the dusk of his son being born. He knew not for sure that he was born tonight, but he knew there was a change. As the stars began to peek through the black veil of night, they began to speak to him as they always did. The time is near. Oh so near. He could feel it in his bones and deep in his core. Somewhere close Pompeii was bringing life to the world. He needed to let her know, once more that he was close if she so needed him. Birthing didn't always go smoothly. She needed to know...she needed to. Yojimbo lifted his head once again, this time as he lay, singing to her softly in the night. It was a song just for her, the ears of Pompeii. He hoped to soon see her again, his Gaia. Only when she allowed it.
Nine Years - Destined to Pompeii - Eternal Wanderer