A call for Family

Kotori nodded quick gratitude at the congratulation but Aslaiel’s mention of changing their last name had him admittedly surprised.  Sure, they had left the armada and had their own reasons for it but to change their name also?  How could it not surprise a young wolf who valued that same name?  It would take a while to get used to the concept.   Well, regardless of what they called themselves and wanted to be known by the blood inside them could not be changed.  

Koori flashed a grin at her warning, eyes brightening, “I make my own rules now.  Not my dad.” A moment's pause before adding, “I don’t think dad will mind.  If he does I’ll talk to him.  He’ll listen to me.” The words were said with no doubt and perfect faith in his father to listen.  “Regardless, I’m not one to change my mind.”  He was bullheaded and quite proud of it.  What Kotori wanted he’d damn well achieve which included family in the pack.

Kotori’s gaze shifted to his purple brother as Aslatiel addressed him, a smile coming forth as Indigo also agreed to it.  Two new Fatalis in his pack!  Even if they refused to acknowledge their true name Kotori knew it and hoped someday they’d change their mind.   Three?  Who else was coming?  Then three became possibly six! Kotori had imagined the hard work of filling his pack and already the numbers were growing considerably!

Kotori had started roaming shortly after their mom ‘died’ and with time his roaming had grown longer.  Asla had never shown much interest in knowing him and so he’d spent little time around her.  She had pups before but they had slipped his mind with how little he’d paid attention back then.  He’d been a real idiot as a yearling, also a very confused one on some matters.  Fake deaths of family and the reactions everyone had was a bit much on a dumb kid.

Kotori shook his head but not in a negative, just smirking in amusement, “my pack’s rules will have to add in the name Indarra as being equally special.”  So much for starting with a slew of Fatalis in his pack to show off.  Nothing can go as simply as planned. Well, Kotori would have his own pups at some point and they would all proudly bear the name Fatalis.

“Is there going to be any trouble with Elysium?  If your children come and one brings a friend will Manea be upset at the number of wolves leaving at once?  Assuming you are all together.”  He would certainly have to meet with the Elysium leaders at some point.  So little he knew about them other than their names but now at least maybe he’d be able to have a bit more information.  Not as if to spy but to hear if they truly were good allies and what they would respect and if any gift and what sort should be given.  Probably a big gift after taking a bunch of their wolves!  

“I would welcome all of the family into my pack, including your son’s friend.” She had another child?  Kotori hoped again they’d someday change their mind and move back to the Fatalis name but for now, this would still work.  “I’ll do my best to make sure he or she grows up in a great home.”  Who knew it was so easy to get pack members?  Just go ask your older siblings and you get enough wolves for a small pack!  Still, hopefully, he’d find more.  Soon enough he’d end up needing bigger land at this rate.

"Kotori Fatalis"