Elegance Comes and Goes.
02-21-2014, 12:36 AM
She had remained inland, knowing she would be due to bear her pups she carried out into the world, soon. She had been restless, searching here and there for a den for birthing, yet none it to her likings. Something just felt so empty and unprotected about them. It wasn't like she was all alone, Gitan was always around, allowing her to pace about the south and east. He learned to give her space and not question her antics. And so the pristine pale cream woman found herself in the Rio Grande. Ears perked up as pink tongue flicked across her stomach. The river was full of life. She raced forwards as much had her swollen stomach could allow. Bi-colored orbs peered through the clear water as she edged towards it. Her stomach rumbled, reminding she ate for more than just herself. Wading into the waters with slow gentle movements she stood there. Eyes closed as the soothing relief the cool water brought to her heated paws, the light humid air rustling her fur, the sounds of life whispering around her. She loved it, it was refreshing, energizing. Her opened her eyes as a fish brushed against her. At once the huntress in her took control. She waited till another came by, jaws parted to dart down and seize the fish in her jaws. Head retracting her teeth crushed the fish before it could wiggle and thrash out of her jaws. She turned to walk out of the river when the rocks beneath her shifted. Her weight was thrown off, legs scrambling to keep her upright. As best as she could, she failed and began her fall. Fear raced up her spine for the unborn pups. Somehow managing to shift her body she fell onto her hip instead on her belly. The impact was jarring, making her yelp out loudly. She laid there for a few moments, accessing her damage and trying to settle the kicking whelps within her. With a sigh she dragged herself up onto her paws, meal now lost down the river, and made the careful steps needed to get to the shore. She laid down in the soft grass on her side, injured hip off the ground. She grunted and frowned down at herself. Could she no longer hunt now being this close to her due date? She didn't want to have anything to happen to the pups. But she had thought fishing would be harmless. Guess she was wrong. Head flopped onto the head with a thud.Well this is no fun... Speech, |