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I’m sure they’ll be here soon! Destan’s growing big like me too! Kalgalath did not doubt the faeling’s words – they had been adopted by Hellene for many months now and it was even longer than that that they had been a part of the Aurora Borealis pack. He still remember when he had first seen Khaleesi. He had picked up on a stranger’s scent and had violently approached it, but had felt horrible when she had emerged, terrified of him. He chuckled softly to himself at the memory and at how he had stumbled backward over his words, apologizing and welcoming her to her new home. It still angered him, however, that others were able to just abandon their pups. Although he had essentially done the same thing, he had done it unknowingly and against his will; Nika had left without giving him the knowledge that she was pregnant with his seed. She had returned with the knowledge only after his pups were adults themselves, and though Nika had left when Kalgalath had chosen Zig over her, he had continued his relationship with his offspring. He did not know whether Zig had bonded with them at all before they had left, but with Leila’s word that she had been spending time with Aindreas, it was only a matter of time before Zig and Aindreas got to know one another.
Father! At the vocals, Kalgalath turned just quick enough to see an explosion beaming toward him before he felt the collision as Blayre nuzzled him and he wrapped his neck around her affectionately, and directly afterward, shock hit everyone’s face. Zig made her entrance and the clearing went silent. Khaleesi looked confused and Chenzii looked angry. Jealous even. Of course, that was understandable with what Chiron had done to her twice now. And Blayre? She whispered her mother’s name. After greeting the Alphess himself, accepting her back, Zig presses against him, nuzzling him, caressing his face with her tongue, and even whimpering loud enough for the pack to hear, but the words that came next were for his ears only. I swear, I won’t. Kalgalath could only hope that her words were true… he did not know if he could survive her abandonment again… Blayre, too, jumped down from the rock and very hesitantly nuzzled her.Blayre… I’m so sorry… I will never leave you again. Zig nuzzles the princess as well but only as long as Blayre allows before moving away.
Finally, Hellene arrived and he could barely hear Khaleesi’s response. Hi mom, what happened to the new wolf you’re treating? Can I help later? Kalagalath’s arctics watched Hellene’s face bulge as she tried and succeeded in holding back her retort. No doubt Hellene would be hesitant to ever let her pups around strangers again, but she also had difficulties saying ‘no’ to them. Sighing, she exhaled and nodded. I suppose, dear, but only if you listen to me and keep your distance from him. I don’t know him. I don’t trust him. But… it is time to start teaching you about herbology. If you are interested of course. I don’t want to push you to learn anything you don’t want to learn. Soon after Khaleesi addressed her. What kind of stuff could we learn? Mom’s a great teacher. She’s been showing Destan and I all kinds of cool stuff! Kalgalath laughed. “Anything you want. Hunting, fighting, healing, et cetera.”
Right after that, Chenzii surprised everyone by speaking up. K…Kalgalath, I can be an ambassador for you if you’d like. I… I know I may not be in the best state right now but I will be ready myself to go to a pack, if you would like. I am still here to do your bidding and the bidding of this pack. Kalgalath, for a second, was shocked and couldn’t find words, but then inhaled and nodded. “Of course, Chenzii.” Previously, Zig had been one of the ambassadors but she would be in no state to be an ambassador right now. They had things they needed to work out. “When this meeting, we will talk.” He smiled fondly at her… it would keep her busy and hopefully put her in higher spirits. Before he could continue, he watched his daughter touch her softly and gently. Chenzii? It was not the hesitant touch she had given Zig, but rather an understanding one.
Destan was the last to arrive, and he gave Kalgalath a look of apology but Kalgalath merely smiled and nodded at him, remaining silent as well though when he saw how the bruteling looked at his daughter, he felt a tinge of protective urge come over him. Hellene, for her part, took on her motherly instinct. Destan, here you are! I was worried you did not hear the call… and what did you do? She began to lick at his leg until it was no longer marred by the thin trickle of blood upon his leg. When he stopped, Destan moved to Khaleesi’s side and Hellene nuzzled against him before returning her attention to the rock. She tried to prevent herself from glaring at the Alphess… she did not approve of her absence and, being true to herself, she was open about her opinions. Still, she respected Kalgalath too much to say anything in front of the rest of the pack.
With Zig at his side, Kalgalath continues. “The ranks will be as follows until the next meeting. Magic and Glitch shall together hold the rank of Beta. For the moment, no one will hold the position of Gamma. Chenzii shall hold the rank of Delta. Leila shall hold the rank of Epsilon. Hellene shall hold the rank of Zeta with her pups. Pompeii, which none of you have met as of yet, shall hold the rank of Iota. Kong and Nike, again which you have not met yet, shall hold the rank of Omega.” Smiling at Hellene, who promptly scowled back at him, he added "And this brute of yours... that you are taking care of. Should he stay, he shall also hold the rank of Omega for now." He glanced at Zig, seeing if she had anything else to add.
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**adult*male*ALPHA - Aurora Borealis*tied to Zig*Father to Aindreas, Adara, Rohan, and Blayre*Azura**
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