Big Brother Once More

The door to the bedchamber slid open, and Aliana greeted Chimera and Cerberus with a welcoming smile. Chimera didn't say much, as he usually did, but ushered his son into the room and motioned towards the queen on the bed. Ali knew exactly what was going on and her heart swelled to get to witness Cerberus meeting his new half-brothers for the first time. Once Chimera had left them alone, the queen gently motioned for Cerberus to come closer. The pup climbed up onto the bed, and as soon as Ali saw him notice the new puppies at her belly, the half dozen little lupine nuggets mewling as they fed and tumbled about in the protective circle of Aliana's curled body. The joy that grew across Cerberus' face nearly brought tears to her aqua eyes, and when she saw those same tears beginning to show in the boy's mint optics, her heart nearly exploded with joy for him. How exciting it must have been to realize he'd become a big brother again six times over!

For now, Cerb simply lay facing the puppies, watching them with such excitement but reserved caution. It was so sweet and respectful, but Aliana knew he would never harm her children. As she reached over to gently nuzzle the boy's forehead, she quietly asked, "Would you like to meet your new brothers?" Moving her fluffy tail to the side so he could come closer and see each of the pups, Ali gently nosed each of her children in turn as she introduced them to their big half-brother. "This is Revenant. This is Morendo. This is Kasos. This is Quill. This is Orthrus. And this is Satyr. They're your new brothers." With names given, Ali lay her head back down on the mattress to watch her children, allowing Cerberus to inspect them closer if he wished, keeping an eye on all seven boys while she rested.

"Aliana"