Plague came to a stop at Abaven's borders, lingering there for a moment before he finally lifted his head to call for his husband and for their Alpha. He and Void had been forced to spend more and more time apart once the world continued to descend into chaos and Plague poured even more of his time into Ashen so that his sister could rest. In normal circumstances he could have lived this way even if it was unhappily since he was certain that all of this was temporary, but now he had their children to consider. He was sure that if he asked Venom she would give Void the freedom to come and go to visit them, but that was not how he wanted their lives to go. He wanted his husband there for every moment of their children's lives and they were going to be here before they knew it. He had wanted to bring Void to live with him from the moment they were married, but for the sake of Void's ties to his siblings he had gone above and beyond to make as many accommodations as he could to let it go on for as long as they could. Now it was time to finally bring his family together. He only hoped that Abaven's alpha would be agreeable to the request.

Plague | Viridis | Procella

Void spent most days here in Abaven and his nights at the spring with his husband and Rava. The arrangement was acceptable for the time being, he wanted to be with his family, especially in these dark times. But he was about to have a family of his own. He had to be there for them. Before he was able to bring up leaving to Theory he heard Plague’s call at the border. Even after being married and starting a family together he still felt butterflies in his belly. Plague was the one who taught him how to feel anything, he’d been a lost little boy before he’d found his incredible man.

A worried grin spread over his features as he made his way to Plague’s side, he didn’t hesitate to nuzzle into his pale cheek, taking comfort in the one he loved at the sudden nervousness he felt. This was a big change, and even if he wanted it badly there was guilt that he was leaving other wolves he cared about. He breathed Plague in with a deep steadying breath and lowered himself to his haunches beside him.

Void Abraxas-Destruction

The sickness had just begun to shake off. While she wasn't feeling completely herself, she was feeling... better. More grounded in reality than she had in many weeks. It was time to get back to business as usual, which meant answering calls at the border. Theory roused herself slowly. Everything felt new again. She'd used her muscles so little since the sickness had taken her that typical patrols had her winded. It would take a few months before her stamina returned. Once she got within eyesight of the caller, she tilted her head as she approached. She recognized Void, but not the man who stood alongside him. From their posturing, it was clear that they were together. Intimately together. Theo gave them a welcoming grin as she stopped and sat before them. "Void - how are you faring? The sickness has begun to leave the lands, but I'm sure you were aware." The young man had always been quiet, but curious and in tune with his surroundings. "Have you come to introduce this young man?" Void's absences had not gone unnoticed, but she had never instituted a policy of policing her packmates. They were free to come and go as they chose. But now, with the way they stood so close together... perhaps he had a compelling reason to leave Abaven behind.

Only moments after Plague's howl faded into silence he saw the familiar form of his husband emerge from the pack lands and a smile pulled across his lips while his tail wagged against the grass behind him. It never seemed to matter how many times he laid eyes on this man that had changed his life. He still got the same flutters in his stomach and swell of love in his chest every time they were together. Plague could sense the nervousness in Void as he came to sit beside him with a nuzzle and Plague returned the affection, giving him a quick kiss and an encouraging smile. "It's going to be fine," he promised, resting his pale paw over Void's for a moment before returning his attention to the pack lands in front of them while they waited for Abaven's alpha to appear.

A few moments later a monochromatic woman with a vibrant blue feather attached to her fur behind her ear appeared to greet them, addressing Void first and asking how he was feeling and then asking if he was going to introduce him. Plague offered her a friendly smile, dipping his head. "It's a pleasure to finally meet you, miss. My name is Plague Abraxas-Destruction... Void's husband." He knew Abaven had been invited to their wedding during Ashen's festival and tournament, but he honestly couldn't be sure who had attended and who hadn't. The whole ceremony was a bit of a blur in his mind with only the memories of Void being clear in his mind. "I've called for you because Void and I are lucky enough to have a very dear friend of ours agree to be our surrogate and she is currently expecting our pups. We have been more than happy to live half way between our two packs up until now, but with our family on the way..." He paused, glancing up at Void. He felt like it would be better for the real request to leave the pack come from him so he left the floor open for Void to speak.

Plague | Viridis | Procella

He didn’t expected Theory’s gaze to be so knowing when she addressed him and Plague. She didn’t recognize his husband. He had invited his family to the wedding, and he had hoped he just hadn’t seen his family, but it seemed like she hadn’t been there. Since then Void did his best to split his time between Abaven and the Hot Springs with Plague. He almost felt guilty as Theory looked at him and Void hid anything he suddenly felt about the fact his family had been so absent from that pivotal moment in his life, and was grateful to his husband when he spoke up after Theory’s question. He’d assured him it would all be fine, and he took charge as the highly ranked wolf he was.

Plague explained eloquently, but looked to him as the point of the visit appeared. Void took strength in him and returned his blue and lavender gaze to Theory. ”I’d like to go live with him and our pups in Ashen.” He offered softly, as quiet as he ever was. Still, he was determined, he knew what he wanted and he knew where he needed to be.

Void Abraxas-Destruction