we're a strange herd

Neither men were ever far from her, especially as she grew closer to today. Barely any time passed from her call when Plague appeared at her side there in the nursery. His warmth, his support, and his presence immediately soothed her. Not far behind him was Void, and thankfully she couldn’t see the nervous way his features contorted or the uncertain way he moved to the side. He was there, but he obviously didn’t know what to do with himself. Rava was thankful for him too, no matter what happened the woman had her support here with her.

Plague nuzzled against her cheek and checked after her sweetly. She smiled softly and leaned against him, content for a moment before a contraction shook her. Rava gasped softly, her limbs stiffened and her belly rolled as her body prepared the puppies for birth. Before it was through Kiyo appeared at the door, right on time. Rava tried to pry her attention back towards the healer.

”Alright, considering the situation.” She answered both wolves, panting lightly after the difficult contraction. She wanted to move and pace, but at the same time felt like she needed to lay down. While Rava internally debated, the healer’s companion worked on the energy tea for her. With the addition of her tea she ultimately made the decision to get off her paws. Carefully she lowered herself to the spare furs with her energy tea. ”Thank you.” She told Kiyo with a grateful smile.

She sipped lightly but it wasn’t long before she was captured with another contraction. The process was moving along steadily, maybe too fast. Her heart beat with a furry as her emotions mixed with turmoil beneath the surface. Worry took the lead, past experiences ruling her memories. She tried to simply focus on what her body was telling her.

Rava struggled with the process, but felt safer with Kiyo there beside her as she leaned into Plague. With much effort they would eventually welcome the first of her pups.