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While fear threatened to push Khaleesi over the edge into shock and panic once again she tried to focus on putting on a brave face, being the fearless pup she once was, especially in front of her already very fearful brother. She had always thought of him first, never worried about her safety, always wanting to make sure that he was comforted and safe, until that big, mean, scary brute had come along. How could she ever trust anyone again? She didn’t realize that there were such scary wolves out there, she never thought anyone would try to hurt her. How could she tell Destan that everything in the world was okay and safe when she knew it was far from that. Shadows now scared her, worried that it would be the mean wolf hiding and waiting to snatch her up again and take her away from her family. He did say that he didn’t want to hurt her, but why would he do what he had done if that wasn’t the case? Fearful thoughts swam through her head and she shook her white cranium, trying to focus on what her mother was saying to her.
Thinking about meeting a new wolf seemed scary at first for the first time to Khaleesi, but if it was mother’s friend then she couldn’t be a bad wolf, right? She spoke to Destan, hoping he would be okay with meeting this female again, deciding to do whatever he wanted. ”Oh...O... Okay. Th... That’s okay.” Khaleesi smiled at her brother, wagging her tail, trying to get back to her positive self. ”It’ll be fun! Right mom?” Her bright green orbs looked carefully at her mother for reassurance, hoping that she wasn’t lying to her brother and that this would turn into another scary adventure. Her mother gave her comforting words though, “Yes, she is very nice and a friend. Magic is also the Gamma in the pack – Kalgalath trusts her with his life. You will like her. You both will like her.” The white pup could vaguely remember the black female that had been on the hunting trip, teaching the pups, along with Hellene, how to hunt properly. Magic wasn’t a mean scary wolf like that big male had been, maybe things would get better from here.
Khaleesi saw the rustle of branches as Magic approached the family, sitting comfortably in front of them. The small pup did not feel panic and fear like she had earlier, now she felt comfort. Being with her mother and brother made her feel safe, and now another pack mate was here to offer her support. This was definitely her home, having so much comfort and support after such a scary experience for the youngster. Magic spoke, addressing Hellene at first, then turning towards the siblings, “Hellene. I am so glad you and your family are working into recovery. If that prince dares to cross our borders again, I swear to every wolf left with a faint remembrance of Fenris’ blood I will take him and I will drag out his heart and bring it to you. But, that is no way to talk around children, and to that I am sorry. Words are one of the only actions I can get out my anger. Are you alright, darling?” Prince? That mean wolf was a prince? Weren’t princes supposed to be nice and have manners, not kidnapping and scaring pups? Khaleesi was baffled. She had missed the conversation earlier when the adult lupines were talking to the heir of Malignant Feilicity, missing the information then that he was a prince, fear consuming her too much to pay attention to her surroundings. Now that the fear was gone she was back to paying attention to everything that she could, now learning the brute’s true identity. Normally Khaleeis would have been bothered by the aggressive talk of Magic, but she felt that the brute, the prince deserved it for what he had done. The pup knew she would never forgive him if she ever encountered him again, and if she was older she would tear his heart out herself.
“Khaleesi, darling, Destan – this is Magic, the wolf I was telling you about. Say hello, dears. She chased away the big bad brute, I’m sure. He won’t be back ever.” Hellene gave Khaleesi an affectionate lick before moving to her friend’s side and Khaleesi tried not to be afraid and smile at her mom. “Magic, I’m sure you remember my two pups, Khaleesi and Destan. If you want to get a pup with your mate… these two are the ones you want to talk to. If you want to see how it would be – try comforting them. This is the hardest thing they have had to deal with… and all they want is warmth and comfort.” Hellene made her way back towards her pups once she had greeted Magic, and surprisingly Destan was the next to speak. When Magic spoke to the pups, Destan made his way out from his hidden space in Hellene’s comforting fur to sit up and join in the conversation, ”I... I am okay.” He smiled at Magic, then towards Khaleesi and Hellene, and the white pup returned his grin, her pearly ivories appearing behind her white muzzle.
The sweet words of her mother almost distracted her from Magic’s more hostile beginning words, but the white pup was still just as curious as ever about the female’s words. ”I’m doing better now. Thank you for help rescuing me.” The pup gave Magic a shy smile before continuing, ”Did you say that the mean wolf was a prince? I thought princes were supposed to be nice and all royal and well-mannered and stuff. He wasn’t like that at all, he..he...he was…” Khaleesi had to pause as fear started to make her small bodice shake. She didn’t like thinking about the way that he had treated her and she was afraid she was going to cry. She didn’t want to show she was afraid in front of Destan and make him worry, and she didn’t want to show fear in front of Magic, even though she was a nice wolf. The white pup shook her head, trying to shake away the bad memories that were trying to make their way back inside her head. She began speaking again, trying to stay brave this time. ”Do you think he’ll ever come back?” There was a tinge of fear in her voice, but then she jumped to her paws, a fierce gleam in her bright emerald orbs, ”Cuz I’ll help you this time Magic! Like you said, we’ll..um..drag his heart out! I don’t wanna be afraid of him anymore!” The pup ended her words with her best attempt at a growl, still too young to instill fear in anything but the butterflies she used to chase.
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**Khaleesi**No Mate**No Pups**Aurora Borealis**Pup**Adopted Daughter of Hellene**Adopted Sister of Destan**Violet**
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