Release The Kraken(s)!

Rudy watched the playing pups, grinning at the truest form of magic in the world, new life. Fern and Rudy’s love had created these kids.  The world was about to meet the next litter of Carpathian children.  They were an energetic bunch and Rudyard would expect no less.  At Fern’s question, he winked at her, “Am I ready? I’m not the one to ask.  The question is if the rest of the Hallows are ready for this.”

Rudy listened to Fern’s rules even as he watched the antics of the pups hearing the offer of freedom to a new world.  Rudy’s grin grew s he made his way next to Fern, glancing from her and down to the pups, “Well, you can play in the garden and courtyard.  If you see another room in the castle you want to go to be sure to ask your mom or I.  Be mindful of the stairs.  We only walk downstairs.”  Rudy had learned of Art’s litter and the tumble downstairs.  Hopefully, his warning was enough to not cause such a thing to happen again.  Rudy’s gaze flicked to Kipling, wondering how the three-legged pup would manage stairs.  Well, they’d find out soon enough.  If they wanted to look around the great hall or a guest room and such Rudy didn’t mind but he’d want to know where they were. “I bet your mom won’t mind if we don’t see you everyyyy moment.”

His gaze flicked to each of their pups, watching to ensure they were all as hopeful and excited as he imagined. “Now,” Rudy waited as Fern was opening the door, “Go make some new friends.  I want to hear exciting stories at the end of the day.  Safe, exciting stories.”  Hopefully at least safer than some of the stories Rudy had growing up.  Rudyard steps out the door once it opens, careful to not step on any of their kids at the same time.

"Rudyard & Fern"