Mr. Cottontail
10-01-2016, 01:15 PM
ooc: never actually wrote a thread like this before, sooo I guess just go with it xD
It was long before dawn when Creed woke. Lazily he rolled over to peer at his kids sleeping forms and a smile tugged along the corners of his mouth as he stared at them. They already were growing so fast that a part of him wished they'd stay this tiny and young forever. He knew it was an impossible thing to wish for, but already they filled him with such pride and joy. Five healthy children - he certainly couldn't ask for much more. With the thought of how much they were growing, another idea came to mind. It was about time for them to see the outside world for the first time. The thought made him grin. It was still quite warm, but he had no doubt they'd enjoy themselves. With that thought in mind he slipped from the den silently so he wouldn't wake them. Stepping outside he enjoyed the warm breeze that ruffled his fur before he headed off to one of the rabbit dens that littered the area nearby. It seemed like he'd even woken before the birds. Finding a den to dig up was easy enough. He could smell one of the hares resting inside so he tore at the earth relentlessly until he had a gap big enough for his fluffy head. He snatched the terrified rabbit from its whole and swiftly snapped its neck before it could really struggle to get away. He wasn't sure how they would react to the different form of food than they were used to. Other than milk and some chewed up meat portions here and there, they had never actually seen a full rabbit before. The idea of their curiosity made him grin and he headed back towards the den at a trot. Dawn had just broken out across the sky and already it was climbing higher and higher with each minute. Colors sprayed across the sky and he paused to stare at it before continuing to the den. He didn't really expect them to eat the rabbit, but he figured getting them used to the idea of what their next food source would be was a good start. At the very least it'd be a fun chew toy for teething and the eventual bones would be good at well to chew on. So he dropped it outside the den before padding into it where the kids were still soundly asleep. Smiling to himself he watched them for a moment longer before finding it within himself to disturb them. "Wake up kids. Ah've got a surprise for ye all." Walk, "Talk" Think |
10-01-2016, 01:49 PM
He slept soundly with his siblings around him, and the large pup snuggled into his sibling at his side. He couldn't tell who it was, he was fast asleep. Occasionally his ears and paws twitched, small whines and muffled sounds leaving his maw. He was chasing a big buck in his dream, and he was going to catch it for his family to make them proud. He was just about to leap on it when it kicked out to try and strike him. He yipped out loud, spinning in his dream. But he lashed out with his hind legs within the den, and felt his paws connect with something. Or was that someone? Blinking open his blue and yellow eyes he looked at his litter mates. Had he kicked one of them? He hoped not! That would be bad, he didn't want them to be angry with him. Carefully he stood up, placing his too-large paws on the ground before jumping out of the pile. Glancing around, he noticed that he wasn't the first one awake. Were was his father? His white ears pinned towards his skull, and he took a few cautious steps up towards the mouth of the den. Peering out, he couldn't see him anywhere. Lifting a leg, he was tempted to go out and try to find him, but he hesitated with his paw in the air. They weren't allowed to leave the den yet, Fable didn't want to disobey direct orders like that. But what if Da was hurt? Whimpering, he paces back and forth at the entrance to their den, keeping his eyes peeled for their father. As soon as the grey and black man came into view, Fable's white and grey tail lifted as it wagged at an alarming speed. Letting out a sharp bark mixed with a whine, he bounced where he stood. It was like there was something blocking him from going out, he didn't dare do it with Creed watching him. It was then that he noticed that there was something in his mouth, a little white thing with a poofy tail. Oh, was that a bunny? He had seen them outside the den some times, as well as that herd of deer that crossed the plains. Was it for them? Could he play with it?? He was trying his best to tone down his excitement, but he couldn't help it. Fable was usually a pretty calm boy, but he was enthralled by all these new things that they were learning. He wanted to drink it all in and impress his siblings and parents, it made him feel to happy when he made them proud. When his father entered the den he bounced beside him, but tripped over his paws. He hit the ground with a thud, glaring down at the paws that tripped him up. They were just too big! Grumbling, he leaning down and growled, biting at his front paws with his sharp little puppy teeth. That would show them! Except when he chomped down, it hurt a little. Fable's demeanor quickly changed as he pouted, looking over at Creed and his siblings to see if they saw his oh-so graceful movements. It didn't keep him down for long though, as he jumped back to his paws and trotted after Creed. He told his brothers and sister to wake up, but he was already up! Did he get a special prize for being the first one awake? "Da, is that for us? That a bunny, rwigt?" he squeaked, leaning down to sniff at the still carcass. It wasn't moving as much as the ones that he saw outside. "Why it no hop no more?" he asked softly, wide eyes finding his father's face for an explanation. Walk, "Talk" Think |