Deathbelle’s royal form strode confidently through th etrees of the ravine. Moonlight fell on her back and the breeze played gently with her fur. Night was now truly upon them. Belle would make this the point of her announcement. A few of her closest wolves had already figured out, or been told, of her impending litter, now the rest of the pack would know and celebrate with their Empress. She was a quarter of the way through her pregnancy, and now her rounding belly was no longer easy to hide. Her thin frame showed her bump much too easily, and she had no desire to keep the secret from her family any longer. They had reached a safe point to reveal and tonight she would.

Ivory splashed fur glowed in the moonlight as she took up her place next to the lake. She would have preferred to gather everyone around her palace, but the patio was too small for the whole of the pack. Here next to the water in the chill of the night there was plenty of room in the grasses on the shore. Belle sighed contentedly before titling back her head and calling out for the pack. They were not required to appear, and she called out her joyous news to the far borders of her territory. Their Empress was with child.

ooc- anyone is welcome to join! Come congratulate Belle, will have a baby shower a week or so before due date. Posting order is going to be pretty lax as well <3

Paws marched on the earth as the male made his rounds. With everyone getting use to their duties and ranks Hannibal had been doing quite a bit of patrolling. Ensuring their borders were strong and scented. Due to the pack being so new many natives wouldn't be aware of them and Hannibal didn't want anyone mistakenly trespassing. But, his patrol was cut short when a breathtaking song hit the midnight air. Goosebumps prickled up his spine as the sound of his Alphess made it's way into his ears. Ever since he had been told he wasn't allowed to have Belle until she popped out the spawn he had been in an odd way. It was the teasing and being so close to the dam that put him on edge. Though, he would never allow something so petty as not being able to bed the babe to put a wedge between the duo. The most important aspect of their relationship was ruling a pack. Nothing came before that, not even love. Not before long the male was upon his dear sister. Belle was at the water's edge with the moonlight hitting off her rounding belly with ease. As if the moon was kissing the life that was growing within. A little grin could be seen as the Klein Prince trotted forth to greet his sibling. "You look ravishing, Empress." As the distance closed Hannibal brushed his muzzle against her right cheek. After a moment he broke away to politely sit a few tail lengths away with his back to the water. As if to be able to watch as others make their way out of the forest to gather. Hannibal wanted to be able to observe all of the spectators. He trusted his family but there were a few reactions he wished to take in. "I am sure Banshee will be very excited to have some cousins around." The adolescent girl was painfully alone in the adult world. Hannibal Speech

Archon took Obi with him today. Obi had been out collecting and whittling and planning since he heard of Archon's intentions to sire a litter. There was much to be done in order for him to be of service to the next generation of Abraxas. They would need lessons in conjunction with the sermons. They would each need to be taught a variety of things even beyond where they interests might lay. It would be his duty to help Archon through this and to make sure the pups were not a distraction in the greater scheme of things.

Archon walked comfortably to the call, coming upon Hannibal, who he gave a light nod to, and Belle, who he greeted with a warm smile. It was a small smile, one that didn't break any promises of professionalism in front of others. "See? Easy." it seemed to say, although they both knew that wasn't true.

"Empress," he greeted, his voice rumbling with excitement. "Allow me to formally introduce to you my companion, Obi Mon Kinobi." Obi gave a low, respectful bow before coming to stand again. "Congratulations, Empress."

Zee's ears perked as the stunning call filled the night, a warm smile coming over her face. So it was true then, her mistress was with child. "I knew it." She put down her project carefully - it was a mat for the Empress, woven with vines. Zee was a mere slave and not afforded a companion with nimble hands to do the precision work and so she spent most nights when on break from Deathbelle's side taking great care to thread the vines through each other one by one best she could. It might not look as luxurious as the pillows she'd commissioned from a proper crafter, but Zee hoped her mistress might appreciate the effort all the same. Making sure to leave the work in progress in the cleanest area she could find, Zee rose to skip out of her den and towards her Empress's call. There was no command in her voice and so she didn't think she was required at her mistress' side, but she wanted to be there to share in the joy like everyone else. Padding up behind Deathbelle, the small slave gave a deep bow. She wanted desperately to nuzzle into her master's neck, to congratulate her with love and light as what felt right in this joyous occasion... but Sirius' words still frightened her. How awkward would it be to ask permission to give a hug? "Congratulations, Mistress." She said warmly. "Is there anything I can get for you in this happy time? Your pillows are on their way, I promise." A wide grin came over her face, and having greeted her master first she turned to Archon. "You were right, God did bring me here for a reason." Pandering to him felt odd - as Zee really had no belief in higher powers - but her mistress seemed fond of the large male and the easiest way to connect with him was to respect his religion.   "Speech" "Thinking" "You."

GOT AN ANGEL ON MY SHOULDER But the devil always won... Old fisherman used to say the fish would bite better at night but Harbringr hadn't been having the best luck. At most he'd managed to catch one good size bluegill that had gotten caught in one of the smaller pools caused by the earlier drought. Nothing else was close enough for him to nab and he hadn't quite persuaded anyone to try going for his tail. Ah well, it was enough for a midnight snack anyway. Slipping out of the water he padded over to his prey and quickly shook the excess water from his coat. He was about to dig in when he heard his sister's call ringing through the clear autumn night. Now what was she up to this late? Curious he scooped the fish up in his mouth and promptly went to investigate. A number of other packmates were already gathered there and he grinned at his sister's lovely form, mismatched eyes lingering on her belly which was rounder than it ought to have been. He glanced at her questioningly, his smile still glittering in his eyes before he set the fish down near her. "Something tells me you'll have more need of this than my gluttonous belly."