Her belly was off.

It'd been off for a few weeks now, but it was growing increasingly more annoying. She frowned, nipping at her side before moving to her paws, rather sluggishly might she add. Ugh. She was gaining weight as well, no longer the trim lithe omega she normally was.

Her eyes glanced to the den, where she had raised her puppies. Could she be...? No... She didn't... They didn't... Not while she was in heat. She'd just gotten done with her babies, not that she didn't adore them; she did! But...so soon?

Worry churned in her gut. What would her darling Para think? Slinking through the dens and into the forests of Agua Azul, she went looking for him. They needed to talk.

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The male had watched his children grow with pride. They had grown lovely, and strong.. Though each had their issues, they were still everything he and Bipolar could have hoped for.
None of them had grown angry or mean, and they all led balanced lives.
Though the adults still stayed ever so close to their parents. They even all shared the same den.

Paranoia would not have it any differently. He refused to allow his children to leave his side yet. He could provide for them .The pack was safety.

He slipped through the trees, and smiled when the clearing that housed his den came into view. He wagged his tail, and wondered into his den.

"Where are ya, BP?" He called, goofy expression on his face.

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Bipolar indeed loved her daughters and her son. They each had their quirks: Take Phrenia's schitzophrenic behavior, for example. And LSD's green butterfly. And poor Lithium had watched her brother lose his leg; she'd come back very shaken, but she seemed to be the most normal of the three of them. Although...she was getting a little bold. Bipolar smelled the strange male on her. No matter what she tried to do to hide it, Bipolar knew.

Hearing Para's musical voice, her head lifted and her tail began to wag. She made her way through the brush, greeting him like an omega would her alpha; wiggling and cowering, licking at his lips and face. Begging, almost. But she loved him dearly. "Para, darling," she mused happily, pressing up against him. She wondered briefly if he already knew...

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He smiled, loving the feeling of her rubbing against him. He couldnt help but wonder what had brought on the soft tone in her voice. He remembered what had brought it last time, but the thought of more pups didn't even cross his mind.
He was still in the mindset that his grown children were still pups.. He hadnt thought about them actually..

"How are you today my darling?"
He asked, whispering in her ear and licking her cheek affectionately.

He had nothing but his family, and to be honest, that was all he'd ever really need.

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Her tail wagged happily, pounding the earth as the small wolf eased into a sitting position. She stared up at him, staring into the dark blindfold where she knew his eyes were to be. She smiled, as if he could see her. He could feel her, anyway. That was good enough for her.

"I am... Odd," she finished, fishing for the correct word. "My belly's been off." She said it strangely, looking away. "I don't know what it means...but..." She trailed off.

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If his eyes could be seen, they would have widened. His jaw dropped open, as his mind was flitting through when it had been possible.
Truth was, he was insatiable, so it could have been anytime.. He smiled though, his heart beating wildly.

Were they ready for another litter? He supposed it didnt matter now.. But it shoulda been something he had thought about/// But he couldnt be discouraged now.

"You mean..."

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Bipolar's smile was small but there and unfading. Sure, she had thought about puppies often, especially now that her babies were grown up. And Lithium, with her little boyfriend... Who knew when she'd be a grandmother... She just hoped her daughter was careful. But puppies so soon? It hadn't crossed her mind.

"I think so," she said softly, sheepishly. "I mean, it's the same feeling and all...and oh, Para... What will we tell the pups?" The pups: Phrenia, Lithium and LSD...

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He smiled, his muzzle going to her neck and nuzzling her gently, giving gentle nips here and there.

"The truth maybe? Im sure they'll be happy with it.. Phrenia would be amusing to watch..She'd love more characters in her story."
He mused, grinning a bit.

"Our children are interesting."

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She relaxed into his touch, pressing herself against his big neck, burying her face in his fur. Yes...Phren would be an interesting babysitter, to say in the least. And LSD, teaching the puppies to chase little green butterflies.

But what if they weren't ready to give up their parents to new siblings? Tears sprang to her eyes and she let out a sob, coming from seemingly nowhere. But that was Bipolar... "Idon'tknowifI'mreadyyetParaaaaa," she whimpered, words strung together. Her eyes were wide, scared and she spun in a tight circle. What to do?

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He smiled, nosing her gently.
"Bp dear, think of it this way. You can do it, Im here with you. Dont worry about the other children, they'll be fine with it. If theyre not, what more can they do about it? They'll come around."
He soothed, putting his head over her neck and holding her to him.

"Im here with you darling."'

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She breathed in his fur with a shudder, taking small breaths. He was here, he was here with her. he wouldn't leave... Would he?

"P-P-Promise me you won't leave me," she whined, licking his jaw timidly, worriedly. Half her brain told her he'd be with her, but the other taunted her.

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He nuzzled into her a bit forcefully, dominantly. To be the dominant she needed right this moment. It was a soothing feeling, he knew, and he lowered his muzzle around her neck to lick her cheek.

"Youd have to be the one to leave me..I could never leave your side.. Not in a million moons."
He smiled.

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At his force, she dropped to the ground, coiling around his legs. She raised a paw, brushing against his shoulder with a small yip, though the smile forced its way upon her face. Her tail gave a weary wag.

"Oh, Para..." she murmured, looking up at him dotingly. "I could never leave you alone..." Especially not if she was with pup. Her blue eyes glittered with tears, though they seemed to be the happy kind this time. She sprang to her feet, licking his face and darting away. "Let's go tell them right now!"

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His tail wagged and he tugged at her ear gently. He loved his family.. He loved his mate with all his heart and their children were his blood. He had been lucky in life to have such thinks.

"Im glad to hear it, princess.. Id be heartbroken if you left."
He licked at hear tear stained cheeks and smiled.
He couldnt see her, but he could sense every move she made..

"Yes, my darling. Let's."

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