There was a deep chill in the cave, Belle shivered softly as she curled tighter around her tiny little babies. Their eyes were open and they were starting to say words. She’d gotten ‘mum’ out of all of them now. Archon was working on dad but they weren’t quite there yet. Their fat legs were beginning to strengthen, and they were scooting around the den with increasing proficiency. They nursed quietly and she sighed softly. Archon was likely with Dea, she wasn’t sure where Luce had gotten off to, and if she had to guess Seer was with Zee.

She felt like she hadn’t been allowed a quiet moment with Hannibal in too long now. She knew he was busy trying to get Dutch and her brood here, but wasn’t even aware he’d spoken to Valkyrie about her. Belle was pretty much confined to the palace until the pups were weaned. Though she looked forward to it, she wanted her little beans to stay tiny forever. Another shiver raced down her spine.

”Hannibal?” She called out from her private alcove, she craved his presence and his touch. Already Deathbelle thought she asked too much of her Hand, he stepped up to every challenge presented to him though. Ashen ran smoothly under his command, she knew that her brother had always been the right choice to lead at her side.

Truly it had been a while since the leading pair had a private moment that wasn't a quick dash of political nonsense or stressful happenings. It was about time they laid and discussed things without worrying about time or those around them. Other then the suckling babes of course. Thus, as the male heard his Empress beckon him from her palace he obliged with haste. Hannibal had been resting on the sun rock with his eyes shut when the call was heard and he instantly got up to move towards the entrance of the large den.

Peaking his head in and parting the curtains with his frame Hannibal had a smirk plastered across his pale lips. The familiar smirk that he so handsomely wore around his beloved sister. Those hauntingly pale eyes fell upon the sight of the beautiful female and her healthy brood with pride. He took note of how large they were getting already and that smirk turned into a much more warm smile. His eyes flicked to Belles as his gentle tones filled the chamber, "Sister.. they are growing so fast."

Hannibal was quick to answer the call of his sister, lilac gaze found his features as he pushed past the curtain. Her ivory tail flicked happily at her hips as his smile warmed her and she returned it in kind, mismatched ears falling to her skull as he look to her and spoke. Her litter was indeed growing fast, more than a couple of them were sure to inherit their father’s massive height. They had a lot of growing yet to do, but already their chubby little bodies had close to doubled in size.


”I know,” she whispered, her eyes falling back to the pile of black and white babies. The perfect Klein litter.”Too fast. I want my tiny babies forever.” She lamented to him with a grin playing at her lips. ”They’re going to be letting blood from our enemies before we know it.”

Hannibal // Deathbelle

Hannibal couldn't take his eyes off the beautiful pups. They were so healthy and pure. He remembered back to his first litter and what it felt like to cuddle his pups for the first time. His heart seemed to lurch was pain as he thought back to Recluse and Mordi who were missing as well as the pain Banshee continued to endure. Though, the alpha managed to wash away the pain by flicking his eyes towards Deathbelle as she spoke. ”They’re going to be letting blood from our enemies before we know it.” Hannibal offered another warm smile as took a seat.

The large male wrapped his tail around his own paws as he raised a brow. "It is time we speak about some matters." He had given his sister time with the pups but it was in fact time to get a move on with the situations at paw. "Firstly, I am pained to inform you that Circe Abraxas has vanished." Their pact seemed to be fading as he thought over what could have really happened to the girl. And what of Archon? "I have looked around the southwestern regions myself with no avail. Next I will be taking a journey to the north to visit the newer pack that I have been hearing about. Is there anything you would like me to discuss with them?"

Hannibal // Deathbelle

Deathbelle was given time to recover, thus far her Hand had not come to her with any of the pack’s troubles and she loved him for it. She was able to bond with her beautiful children without the distraction of her outside duties. That time was over though, as Hannibal ushered the conversation towards business. She sighed softly as she tore her lilac gaze from the perfect babies at her side and looked to her brother. Belle stretched softly, still feeling aches in her toes. Her attention was swiftly whisked from her pains to Hannibal’s words. Circe was missing.


”Have you spoken to Archon? Do you think she was taken?” The woman had seemed loyal, she entered into contract with her brother and held high regard for her own sibling Archon. ”See where they stand, ask for a two season peace treaty if you’d like.” While she would have rather waited for the other packs to come to her, Hannibal would be in the area, might as well stop in.
Hannibal // Deathbelle

Hannibal was overwhelmed with worry due to the incoming pups, population of Ashen, Banshee's temperament, his lost pups (both Circe's and Neph's), and also just running the pack as a whole. Even at four years old the male could feel the stress aging him. It wasn't visible but he was fatigued and exhausted. But, nothing would stop the male from his duties. If anything could be said about Hannibal, it was his motivation and determination to make his family proper.

As Belle spoke the male listened with open ears. He offered a gentle shrug as she inquired about Archon, "I have not spoken to Archon yet. I can only assume he noted her absence before I did. They are much closer then Circe and I ever were." They only spent two nights together. Other then that it was just passing and goings. "I have not the slightest clue about her whereabouts. But, I will find time to do some searching when I can."

Belle answered his final question and he offered a simple nod. A two season peace treaty would be wise. A probationary time to ensure there was no funny business to be had. "Good idea." Hannibal then rolled his shoulders, "On a lighter note.." Was it even right to think of anything else other then his missing pups? "I accepted a companion of mine into our ranks as a Hunter." A deadly and devious smirk slowly slipped across those slippery lips. "His name is Segar and I plan on asking him to be a... guardian for my children." Bodyguard.. Guard.. Warrior.. It all worked. But, Hopefully Segar would be trusted enough to overlook the well being of his beloved offspring.

Hannibal // Deathbelle

She wondered if she should have a word with her beloved, but it seemed Hannibal would easily work out what to do and how to find the Abraxas woman and the litter of Kleins within her. Deathbelle nodded at his words, the pups would be out of the den soon and he would be able to have much more time to search. If she had been taken Belle was prepared to bring down her wrath upon those who thought they could steal from her.

Their conversation continued and Belle raised her brows as Hannibal mentioned the new member of their pack and what he would be intended to be. Deathbelle reached over to nuzzle into his cheek, her affections unabashed. ”Companion, dear brother?” She asked coyly after his chosen title. They were so different, she had given herself to one other wolf, but Hannibal loved freely and without limits it seemed. Not that she could blame her handsome sibling. ”Hopefully he will help prevent another situation like Circe.” She offered softly as she continued to bury her features into his luxurious pelt.