I'm here and I'm feeling fearless [Birthing]

OOC: Family are of course welcome, and Razi probably won't mind non-relative packmates showing up c:


Late at night the woman found herself stalking around the canyon floor, restless and unable to sleep despite her best efforts. The moonlight highlighted her sunny golden markings, standing out against the dark of her pelt as she moved, pacing back and forth. She'd felt the pangs of a few mild contractions, and with her belly swelling ever more Razi knew the time was drawing near. Having pups at this time was a bit inconvenient with so much on her mind and lots to do as she stepped into a new leadership role.

Another contraction hit and she winced, pausing her movements as the pain laced through her frame. Sleep was clearly not on the agenda tonight, so for a while she would simply walk and think as the pangs that ran through her frame slowly began to arrive closer and closer after each other. The time drew ever nearer, though she didn't feel terribly ready for it. Who ever was? A steadying sigh left her dark lips as she came to stand by the entrance to her den, lowering her hips to the ground so she could rest a moment. So much was on her mind that she wished to attend to, but there simply was no way for her to with the pups on the way. Razi would be out of commission for a bit, no doubt, she only hoped she could bounce back quickly and start accomplishing things.

Among the things on her mind were her desire to set up a pack meeting, not only so discuss the change of leadership, but to address other concerns she had. With the dry season upon them Razi was considering what Czernobog had mentioned before. If they could get some of the water from the falls diverted towards the canyon, they would have a better chance of not suffering a drought this season and no one would need to make long journeys to other places for drinking water. There was a small body of water in the Wraiths Woods, a territory she was still very much considering claiming, but it would likely dry just like the river in the canyon. Her only concern was the possibility of the water flooding the canyon during the rainy season... Maybe there was a way to block it back off when they didn't need it? Food for thought. More pain hit her, causing her breath to catch in her throat. It was easier to not be overwhelmed when she thought of the things she wanted to address, like the dying herbs. They needed to send the healers and possibly others with them to bring some back before all the good stuff wilted. She also wanted the pack to have some training, since they'd not done any since their founding. Much to do, but no time to worry about it. It was time.

Clouds that had hung around the moon moved to allow more light to filter down onto the darkened landscape, highlighting the form of the soon-to-be mother as she lifted her head and howled softly for her kin before disappearing into her den. The entrance was a bit narrow, but maybe she only really noticed that now that her belly was full of pups and sliding through the opening was a little more difficult. Inside, the space opened up to a hidden room with a few small alcoves. It was a lovely space, one she always felt happy to return to after a long day. Settling into the sleeping area she'd basically turned into a nest, Razi made herself as comfortable as she could, after adjusting a half dozen times and messing with the hides, moss, and other bits of comfortable soft stuff she'd scrounged up. Razi was glad she'd taken the time to make her living space so comfortable, because it was one of the little things that made the birthing less unpleasant.

It didn't take terribly long. The whole ordeal was painful and exhausting, but she was at least given one small blessing in not having to endure for long. Tired as she was, Razi would still take the time to pull the two dark, squalling lumps to her side and carefully clean each of them to her satisfaction, eyeing the little creatures with a warmth she normally didn't use when looking at anything. The little girl had been born first, screaming her little puppy screams of disapproval at being forced out of the comfort she'd known into a new and strange world. The boy was next, though Razi was too tired to note if he cried his baby wrath the same as his sister. They were both dark of color, with smudged hints of the sunny markings Razi and her siblings had. The girls were lighter, while the boy had faint hints of more mottled markings typical of the Abraxas. Both were beautiful, grunting and growling as they nursed at her side and seemed to accept this new world with it's warm milk and soft pelts to lay on. Razi sighed softly, enjoying the idea of a little family more than she'd thought she would.