Chocolate is good for the soul

She felt comforted by her mate supporting her on one side, Novella on the other and watching little Novel take over. She was so proud of her, of she easily step up to take charge, her calm tone and emotions. She couldn't have been handling any better than what Symphony would have taught her if she had still been here. Again those mixed emotions of laving Novel and being with Gitan made her frown slightly. She turned to Gitan and nuzzled him. She was going to be a mother and him a father! Excitement rushed through her, but just as quickly vanished as another spasm seized her body.

She heard something about the long way to the den, ears turning back slightly. She wanted the short way! So now she knew what others felt like once in labor. She had pitied them before, but this new prospective had no words yet. She had watched four births and assisted in three others. She had learn a lot each time but could never wrap her mind around the pain they experienced till now. For now the contractions weren't so bad, just enough to pull groans from her lips and wince. Slowly with Gitan and Novella supporting her she began the long way to her old den. A hoot above had her eyes lifted to see Atlas flew above, often flying ahead only to return to check on his companion. He was excited for this birth, his beloved friend finally completing part of the circle of life. They had talk much about pups. He knew Symphony had been waiting for this moment for a long time.

They could have been half way there by now and Symphony started to get grumpy. Why again had they taken the long way? The contracts were starting to come faster and stronger, at times forcing her to growl softly. The pups inside her wiggled and kicked about, as if fighting to see who would be the first to come. She tried not to snap at Gitan or Novella, they were just there to help her. But she didn't stop a fierce shake of her body and the determined march to try and surge forward of them slightly. Everything was starting to bug her. The heat, her hunger the loss of appetite, the light pressure of Gitan and Novella, the soft wind. She grunted and hung her head.

As the den came into view she picked up the pace. Natural instincts had her circle the den, sniffing about before she surged in. Once inside she started to knead and toss the bedding Novel had placed in there. On and on she went till satisfied. Carefully she laid down, the bedding under her belly and rump. This den felt so much better than all the others. It felt safe, warm, trusting. She sighed happily before a strong spasm had her.They're coming now Novel.. She grunted out. Hopefully Novel was ready.