Shai/Shaye

He had gone off to hunt, to find them both something to eat. In the time that had passed it was a rarity that they were ever apart. A smile grin toyed with her sooty lips as she thought back on their time together. He had captured her heart and held it in his grasp. She would lounge for a bit, enjoying the peace of being alone, but it would occur to her that they didn’t often hunt together, it was always one of them doing the hunt and bringing home a surprise meal. Lifting herself gracefully onto her paws, she would slip from the den, nostrils quivering as she pinpointed his scent. Long legs would stretch, covering as much ground as possible to catch up with him quickly. Disappointment would dampen her spirits when she caught a whiff of freshly spilled blood. He was efficient. Brows would furrow, the scent of a stranger catching her attention and slowing her pace. The was something strangely familiar about it. Her stomach dropped as her heart kicked into overdrive. It was her. A possessiveness unlike anything she had ever experienced shot through her veins like white hot fire. Her eyes narrowed to dangerous slits as she found herself launching forward. Hackles bristled along her spine, her toes splaying to absorb the impact of her steps, quieting her approach.  Uncertainty consumed her gaze as she struggled for control, to push down her emotions and approach this calmly. With a deep breath she would take a step forward, seeking out Shai. Stepping from the shadows she would spot Shai immediately. He was alone. But as her gaze dropped, he was not alone. A small child stood at his feet. A child that was a spitting image of Shai. Her eyes would widen briefly, tension seeping through every muscle in her body. He had a child. And it wasnt hers.  "ọrọ"

He would nuzzle his tiny daughter delicately, not sure how easily she might break and very much unwilling to take any chances with her. He'd never really imagined himself being a father, though really he should have realized quite readily the possibility of either woman he'd been with to carry his spawn. Though it should have been Gwena, Motif would appear at his door with their offspring in tow.

Of course he worried about how Gwena would react, one very important reason as to why he had not returned to her side quite yet. Worry would eat at him as he lay there with the girl, getting to know her during their first few hours together. He was consumed in Shaye as Gwena made her approach, even as she stepped from the clearing he would not see her with his back turned. So the tall wolf would continue his affections he found unable to stop giving to the small girl.

She hadn't realized how accustomed she was to Motif's presence, until her mother was gone. Even then, she was not alone and nor did she feel as such as her newly met Father got to know her. Even lying on the ground he was monstrous, and she stood on her tippy toes in an attempt for her nose to be higher in the air then his. She giggled then, flopping down on the ground around her feet and grabbing one of his giant paws beneath a tiny one of her own, before lifting her paw, wagging her butt, and pouncing on the extremity, grabbing it triumphantly between her tiny teeth with a giggle. She paused them, opening her mouth and letting go of the paw as movement behind her dad alerted her. She tilted her head as she took in the woman and a wide smile spread across her face. Her little tail was going full out behind her as she took in the potential new friend. "Speech"

Uncertainty clouded her mind as she watched Shai interact with his much smaller clone. His back was to her, and she went unnoticed for the time being. All she could do was stare. Watch as the tiny bundle of innocence played with her sires feet. Her vision blurred with unshed tears as she stood deathly still, not even daring to take a breath. It should have been her child playing at his paws, it should have been her child that occupied his attention. But it wasnt. And there was only one woman she could belong to. Her. Her silent turmoil would be interrupted by the unnamed child. Her vibrant blue gaze would lift up to meet her own. Her tiny tail wagged as she looked rather expectant. But still she did not move, or make a sound. All she could do was stare. It seemed as though her world was crashing down around her. She did not smile, or even wag her tail. All she did was stare, her gaze boring into the small child. It had dawned on her that his one nightstand and now turned into a lifetime. She had thought herself to be free of the harlot, to never have to think about her again. But she was wrong, oh so very wrong. "ọrọ"

He couldn't deny how cute and perfect she was, except for the fact that she had not been born to his mate, the woman he had pledged his life to. He didn't have any idea what he was going to do, but he did know that he had a responsibility owed to this child to be in her life. To care for her and protect her at all costs. Why was it Motif's womb that brought her into existence and not Gwena's? Surely nature mixed up which she wolf was which, he knew Motif had not been in season. Experiencing Gwena's was enough to make him sure of that. So why was it not Gwena?

He'd try not to think so deeply upon the situation, if he didn't think too much everything would work out in the end. He would sigh softly to himself as Shaye dropped his paw back to the earth. He would watch her freeze and her demeanor suddenly change, she was looking at something behind him. His features would swivel around only to find himself looking at the woman he knew he'd hurt the most, and continued to do so. Shaye would be a constant reminder of his frivolous decision, of what he'd done to break her heart. White backed ears would fall to his head, he would do his best to remedy the situation, but there wasn't much he could explain or apologize about his child. "Gwena," His voice was barely more than a whisper as he looked back at her, "This is Shaye." He would introduce his offspring softly, not knowing what else to do.

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The woman's eyes would fall to Shaye, and the pup would jump on the spot in excitement. This was it, this was a chance to meet the wolves of Shai's life, to understand him even more then her mother did, to be apart of his life. Her little eyes where bright and loving, and her clear attention would bring the stranger to her fathers notice. He looked up then, and a single name would fall from his lips. Gwena she didn't know how she knew, but she knew instantly that the word he spoke was a name. Her name would follow, along with a few more in the strange tongue, and she soaked it up, equally understanding that it was an introduction of some kind – she was Shaye, this was Gwena! She giggled, utterly oblivious to the cold feeling in the air between them. She instantly loved Gwena too, unconditionally, and feeling the need to show this she rose she moved out from the protection of her fathers and moved toward Gwena. “Shaye Love” she said in English, giggling as she nodded towards Gwena and wiggling her butt and tail in delight. "Speech"

Manip by Dancing-Crows

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He would turn, his pale ears immediately falling back against his skull. Her name spilled from his lips in a soft whisper. Then the name of his child. Shaye. The child was a full of excitement, a giggle spilling from her lips. Then strange words. Shaye love. It was evident that the child was trying to communicate with her in whatever strange tongue she spoke. Her gaze would lift from the child to find Shais. "You have a child. With her." She stated the obvious. Though her words were surprisingly chilly. This child would be a constant reminder. Sooty audits fell back against her skull as her eyes narrowed fractionally. Pain constricted her chest and spread through her veins. Her own womb was empty still. She remained still, not once taking a step towards him nor away from him. Her body seemed incapable of moving, shocked into a complete stand still. The slow burn of anger found its way into her belly. But she could do nothing. Nothing but stand and stare, still unable to believe her own eyes. "ọrọ"

He would watch as Shaye would keep to being completely oblivious to Gwena's discomfort. Giggling, wagging her tail, and giving the beautiful woman her full attention. His own bright yellow eyes would linger on his daughter, wondering if there was any way to rein her in just a bit. Not that such actions would really help anything anyway, Gwena was obviously upset and her words were cold and hurt. Motif had his child, not the woman he had pledged his heart to. Truly the man didn't know what to do or say to make anything better. He had a responsibility to the tiny she pup and would never be able to rid her from his life. She was a part of him, and no matter what he could never change that. "I do." He would answer her just as obviously. Slowly he would draw himself up from the ground, putting himself between Shaye and Gwena. He wouldn't try and touch her, but he did want to see into her eyes. "I never meant to bring her into this world, but now that she's here I can not abandon her." His words were simple, and he would try not to say anything she didn't already know. He never knew that he would be able to hurt the one he loved this much.

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Poor little Shaye, still unaware just how big a part she held in the conversation, or the mayhem her presence was creating. As through hearing her fathers thoughts, she did however settle down, placing her rump against the grass and letting her tail swing casually behind her as she tilted her head and took in the strange wild woman and her beloved father. Shai had moved to place himself closer to the stranger, which also placed him between Shaye and her. She watched his still tail behind him and licked her lips, considering the temptation of grabbing it, before she got caught up in the beauty of their words. The little girl had no clue what the two adults where saying, but the flow and alianess of the language captivated her, and she listened to it attentively, trying to pick out anything familiar and failing – clearly they weren't mentioning names at the moment. So she simply waited until they where done, wondering if they could go on their first hunt together! And all the other wonderful things that would contribute to the magic of this adventure. "Speech"

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The girl was so happy. So blissfully and ignorantly happy. She had no idea that trouble her very life caused. A sigh rolled off her lips, lavendar gaze watching as Shai rose. Her heart had shattered into a million little pieces, and she wasnt sure she would even put it back together again. Shoulders would sag wearily. One mistake had now left them on the doorstep to a lifetime of problems. Shai had a child. And it wasnt her child. Their Oracle was gone, Skah had become reclusive since her disappearance. Her world was falling apart and now it had crashed and burned. Ice spread through her veins as her gaze hardened. She couldn't stay here, not anymore. She needed to get away from this place, leave all the bad things behind. Her head would begin to shake back and forth, slowly, her gaze dropping to his paws. Shai, I... She would pause, taking in a deep, shaky breath. I hope you're happy. Her gaze would lift once more to meet his gaze. Her gaze would not waiver to Shaye. Instead she would turn away from the horrific scene that she had stumbled upon. Her vision blurred with unshed tears as she broke into a run, plunging back into the forest, leaving everything behind. It was time for her to go, she needed to leave. Legs would stretch, eating up the ground with each stride. -exit- "ọrọ"