this new life with you

The soft hum she had been soothing the puppies and herself with was cut short at the sound of Hattori at the door. He was polite to announce himself despite knowing he would never be denied from this space. Her dark lips pulled into a soft grin as he was invited inside and spared no time in hesitation. Venom reached up to meet his affection, the gentle touch worth a thousands words all on its own. ”Hattori,” she returned as his silvery gaze turned to the nursing babies. His responsibilities encompassed much more of Ashen’s day to day. Much like those first few weeks of her broken leg, however instead of nursing herself back to health Venom’s efforts were towards growing their children.

A fact that still made her feel butterflies as she took in the expression her mate held. Since giving birth she hadn’t questioned this progression at all. This was the path she was meant to take, with Hattori’s steadfast presence at her side as they worked together to grow the Empire. Within the palace as well as beyond the borders. ”I am,” she assured him. Before the Shogun could ask she added, ”As are the puppies.” She grinned and nudged his shoulder, unable to contain her pride in the bundles at her side. Venom was still slightly astounded she had all five of them.

”And you?” She questioned softly before her own sunset gaze shifted to the puppies. Ikigai grabbed her eye every time she looked back at them. Her pale pelt in contrast to the darkness of her siblings. She would usually then shift to Kiyohime with her ivory and pink splashes. Koroki would usually get her attention after the two girls with his vocalizations, which would cause her to worry for Takeshi and how quiet he was. Then finally she would lean over and nuzzle her tiny firefox Kitsune. ”Their eyes will open soon.” She told him softly, unable to keep the conversation from the puppies for long.