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 Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2006 8:02 am
Umo lay over a fallen log wit his head hanging over it and his feet dangling. He was asleep, his tail limp and his breath snoring. For a moment, he was away from the mucky swamp stuff that he was now used too and was now hanging dry above the marsh. His ear twitched, and he mumbled something in his sleep. He had been tired lately, keeping watch on Kika and having an internal dispute. The cubs were on their way... and he wanted to be with someone when they came... Perhaps Athrun and Dumu... or he'd go too the Kusini Mwezni lands and resign from the positon as hunter and move here to be with Kika fully... a swampie.
With a sigh of content he shifted on the log, his paw pulling up to wrap around his nose. He was also concerned. Kinamasi was leaving... or had already left as far as he knew and he missed her greatly. He knew Kika would be upset too but... now that cubs were on the way... perhaps they would be happy.
Ripuka sat on the log beside his pal, his fuzzy tail around his paws. He was keeping watch.
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Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2006 8:44 am
Kikawaida was tired, infact she was exhausted, her legs were covered in mud, she hadn't even bothered to bathe in the clear waters before coming in search of her mate. Her stomach bulged and wobbled as she waddled along, pausing occassionally to catch her breath. Since that night with Umo she had known she was pregnant again, and slowly feeling the babes grow in her belly she knew she was having more than one this time, those babes were pushing heavily upon her abdomen today and her legs were aching and heavy, they were having a very good move inside her too. She didn't remember Kinamasi being so active.
Smiling wistfully she remembered her first daughters birth, before a kick braught her out of her reverie and with a sigh she continued onwards seeing the large dark male sleeping upon the log. she couldn't help but giggle quietly at her mate. "I dare say you'd sleep through a huracane" she whispers her voice though tired, happy, and softly lilting.
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Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2006 9:35 am
Umo was sleeping fitfully when Kika arrove to where he lay asleep. His ears twitched upon the whisper of his mate; his head lifting heavily. His crimson eyes blinked as he smiled at his mate neared. Her round belly was obvious and he suspected more than one cubblet was present in her womb. He was pleased, overly so. He looked too Ripuka with a smile. He slid off the log and went too his mate quickly, rubbing under her chin with his tail and began to clean off some of the mud with his tongue.
"Hello dear. I could only sleep as long as my eyes allow me" He said with a chuckle, rubbing on her affectionatly. Oh, his lovely swamp jewel looked stunning as a mother. "Have I told you how beautiful you are like this?"
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Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2006 10:56 am
Kikawaida smiled whistfully at her mate as she licked at his face, a sweet little happy sigh escaping her as he spoke. "I feel like an elephant" she cooed laughing a little at his sweet words. Laying slowly so that Umo could wash her she touched her nose to his dark ears hidden amongst his mane. She was quite happy to let him care for her while she was in such a state, her stomach was bulging, moving constantly, the tiny bodies within making sure to create a rucus against her womb walls. "They are active today" she whispers turning her soft pink eyed gaze to her handsome, and chubby mate.
She turns her gaze to her belly and smiles lightly "I don't remember Kinamasi being half as active." She chuckles lightly, sighing and looking to her red eyed male, her wonderful Umo. "I have not seen our eldest daughter of late Umo.." she trailed off as if speaking of such things would only upset her, though she did move uncomfortably, it was hard to be comfortable when you had little ones squirming about and pushing against your bladder any time you lay. Pregnancy was wonderful, and the new life she would bring in to the world only too soon made her happy, but pregnancy made her very uncomfortable, even more so this time, certainly she guessed theer were at least two babes squirming about in ehr womb. She couldn't even hazard a guess to the true number.
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Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2006 5:07 pm
Umo loved the way his mate talked. Just how gentle and kind she was, so wonderful. Beautiful and a wonderful mother. He could not wait till the cubs were ready to arrive. Minus the fact that... he'd have to leave. This made him almost less happy but he ignored that for now. He nuzzled his mates paws so that he could clean them properly. He chuckled. "An elephant? I believe you look more like the most beautiful lioness I have seen." He said sweetly, cleaning her wit his raspy tongue. His mate had to be clean and lovely for when the time came.
He prodded her belly with his nose, positive he could feel a sharp kick back. He chuckled. "They are moving aboust in there are they not?" He asked, laying down beside his mate with his paws touching hers. He continued to clean up her chest and too her face. "I have not seen her dearest. Do not fret." He said kindly, rubbing under her chin with his big burly head.
"What do you guess you are carrying this time Kika?"
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Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2006 3:26 am
She smiled gently, the dusty pink eyed female, as she rolled over on to her back, her large belly bulging a she did so, her paws rested on her tummy and she shook her head "More than one" she whispered, that was all she could truely answer, she had no idea how many cubs she was carrying "Kinamasi never kicked half as hard as these do!" she smiles wistfully rolling on to her side once again with a heavy intake of breath. "Maybe, shouldn't have done that!" her ears flattened a bit and she took a deep breath catching a low growl in her throat as she did so. Something wasn't right!
"Oh dear" her brow furrowed then as she tried to regain the fun moment her claws leaping from their sheathes, raking the ground below her "oh dear.." She licked her lips several times head butting her mate gently, "I have to go..I have to go.." she tried to clamber to her paws then but a raking pain pushed her body back to the ground. "Oh Umo.." she trailed off then, she couldn't say any more to her large furry mate as her eyes glazed slightly. She didn't know what to do, she couldn't go any where and she didn't have the breath to ask Umo to leave. It was time and she didn't have any choice it the matter!
She barely had time to glance at Umo again before that searing pain rendered her completely silent, her body curling around as she pulled a tiny cub from it's sticky mess. Her tongue lapped quickly at the cub, as her stomach vibrated and tenced, she had not expected it to happen this swiftly, the cub had come without even a moments notice.
She cleaned away the goop from his fur, she had a son, they had a son, she clipped his cord with her teeth and nuzzled the small brown form towards her belly, she had all but forgotten that Umo was even there, her eyes were fixed upon their son, she knew full well more would come, probably as swiftly as the first, but for now, her gaze was fixed upon their son.
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Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2006 7:14 pm
Umo smiled to his mate, glad to hear she was happy that she was happy. Many cubs. How would that feel to be a father to a bunch of babys? He could barely imagine it. He admired his mates fully tummy as she lay on her back. Then, things changed. Kika's face became not so happy and Umo's heart jumped. He nuzzled her gently. "Kika? What is wrong love?" He asked, looking panic'd as her pained face into a strained face. It was time?
He knew he had to leave... he had to get away from his mate... before it was too late. But... he could not part her side. How could a father, a lover, a mate and friend abandon someone when they are in pain. He would have to over look it. He did not care. He was not leaving Kika.
Before his eyes, the miracle of birth and a boy... who was a lovely brown was birthed. How amazing. Umo could not tear his eyes away. His son was born.
And Umo was not supposed to see it. So with a quick growl of frustration... he turned from his mate to run... but... he could not. He couldn't leave her. He shut his eyes... but could not leave her side.
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Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2006 7:20 pm
Into the world the little boy came. He did not like it out here. His siblings were not beside him... he didn't like it. It was cold and wet out here... where was the warm. Where was that lovely 'thump thump' sound that he was used too. His little light nose wriggled as he breathed in the life giving air of the world. He crawled abouts with his feet all wiggly till he came to a big furry source. He nuzzled against it, and heard that 'thump thump' again. He liked that noise. So he nuzzled in, his little mouth finding his life source. He was home now.
Home forever.
Marsh child, the darkness will rise from the deep
and carry you down into sleep
He filled his belly and slept
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Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2006 11:12 am
Kikawaida suddenly realised Umo was there, oh gods.."Umo.." she squeeked her ears tightening against her head her stomach straining in the throws of the second birth. she clawed at the dirt, this wasn't good, it was against the pride for him to be here..."Umo" she squeeked again, she was frightened now, her quiet little safty net thatw as the swamp she had grown up in was swiftly collapsing. She hadn't wanted for this to happen. She had enjoyed ehr time alone when Kinamasi was born, she had happily slept and lived for her only cub untilt he youngster had been old enough to walk. She was worried, so much so that she tried to stand once again only to be pulled back to earth with the throws of her second cub.
She tenced and shifted once again as her second son was braught in to the world with a soggy squelch and she pulled him to her chest with gentle paws, her raspy tongue cleaning away the mess from his fur.
Black this one, like his father she admired him for a moment this tiny bundle she had braught in to the world and she knew all too well that she was far frome done, her stomach still weavered and contracted. There were others still to come. She licked her lips uncomfortably "Umo..we have to go.." she managed between laboured breaths, already she could feel, or she felt she could feel, the spirits closing in around her punishing her for her missdeeds. She struggled to her foot paws and snatched up the black cub in her teeth dislodging the mud coloured cub as she did so. She knew full well it wouldn't be long before she must bring another little life in to the world already she could feel the closeness of the next birth but she could not stay, could not stay in this spot. The spirits were watching her closing in on her. Her ears flattened, seh barely got ten feet before she collapsed to ehr belly once again panting maddly. "Cannot stay.."
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Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2006 3:02 pm
Umo knew he was going to ruin things. He had to leave but to tear himself from his mates side was too much.. especially now. She was birthing... and he had seen the cub. He could not leave her. Her words were worried and he comprehended her words well... it was what she wanted to do that scared him. Go?
"Kika... we cannot go... you are birthing. What is it? Why must we go?" He asked, seeing the black cub. Like him. Two sons. He didn't have time to be happy. He snatched up the brown cub that was thrown from Kika when she stood and walked with the black cub. He looked paniced. Oh god.
"Kikawaida... are we leaving because of me?" He asked, going to her side and setting the brown cub down before her. "Let me carry you if you must leave! you are too w-weak. You Mustn't work too hard... you'll hurt yourself." He said with a stutter. Umo never stuttered. He never drew out his words. He never ever talked like this. There was even a bit of pitch in his voice... he was not monotone in his time of fear.
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Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2006 3:46 pm
The dark boy came into the world without complaint. The air was cold against his fur even as the wet mess on him was cleaned away. This cold place was silent compared to where he had come from and the sounds he could hear he didn't like. They were different and not as constant as what he'd heard in his warm place. He wanted to go back there but there was no chance of that as he was picked up by the back of the neck. Something sharp pinched the skin on his neck. It didn't hurt but he immediately curled all four paws up against his body in instinct.
He swung slowly as whatever had him moved but just moments later he landed back on the cold earth. He squirmed against the mud and a little mew came from his throat showing his discomfort of being moved about as he was.
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Posted: Sat Dec 30, 2006 1:32 pm
Kikawaida panted, she was panic striken. "the spirits, they..they..ohh Umo we have to leave!" her voice though still a whisper was so fast and panicked it came out rather squeeky. would they be able to carry more cubs than two? Could they escape before the howlign spirits came down around their ears?She couldn't take anotehr step right now though, her stress and panic was bringing forth her labour far too quickly and she could feel her third cub pushing against her abdomen as it wrestled to join the world.
She let out a pained little growl as their third cub came in tot he world, wet and bedraggled, her paws pulling the babe to her chest so she could groom the youngster.
She sobbed softly a she looked to her mate, it wasn't over yet, what had she done? The spirits would be mad at her, at them,s eh couldn't let anything happen to her babies. She tugged the little black cub tightly to her chest their newest cub, a dark daughter, nestled against her as she cleaned the youngster. There would be no time to feed them, though alls he wanted to do was sleep, rest and feed her cubs. They must cross the border.
Her stomach tightened though and she squeeked unhappily. Another?!? How would they move four cubs? "Umo..Umo.." she qhispered weakly. "We have to get out!"
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Posted: Sun Dec 31, 2006 2:32 pm
Umo was about to just freak out himself. What was going on? Kika, his darling Kika wanted to leave the swamps. Something MUST be wrong. Umo pulled the brown and black cubs too his feet and nestled them close to himself as he watched in pain as his mate birthed again. What to do. He shook his head. "I-I don't know what to do... KIka... I am going to carry you if I have too. I don't know why..." He shook his head. Another Cub. HOW were they going to carry the other two. He looked down at his two sons, his face a worried mess. He nestled them together and licked them to keep them warm. What to do. He was about to spill tears when-
Ripuka had fallen asleep before he noticed the two were gone. He lifted his head and in a panic chased after the two. What were they doing? He looked too Umo, who had two cubs. He cocked his head and looked up confused. "What ish dish? Were are ya goin? Eh?" He walked too the two cubs and nuzzled them.
Umo just about jumped out of his skin when he noticed the pale genet at his feet. He balked for a moment before he came too an idea. "Ripuka... can you carry one of these boys for us... we are leaving the swamps..." He said assurtivly. With hte way Kika was acting... there would be more cubs on the way. If she wanted to leave.. .Umo would leave. Now.
"Course I can Umo, you big oof. Whys wouldn' I?" He said taking the black one in his mouth.
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Posted: Sun Dec 31, 2006 3:18 pm
Barely opening pink eyes, the dark-furred girl looked around at the state around her. She could feel her body being squished gently against another body, one that was warmer. The tight hug that this had her in caused her to cough slightly, but not because she was uncomfortable. She squinted at what held her so, seeing only kind eyes and a tongue coming towards her. She felt warmth from the body of this other creature and could hear noises of things around her. She did not understand what was going on, but there was a feeling looming over her already, she didn't know what it was yet, but it made her a bit uneasy.
She felt cold, her body shaking slightly. She snuggled her face into the warmth of the fur beneath her, hoping for more heat.
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Posted: Mon Jan 01, 2007 12:12 pm
Kikawaida looked at the Genet and she was silently glad she had these wonderful little creatures for frieds, especially in such an hour of need. She smiled for a breif moment and was about to thank the little creature for his kindness when the final cub refused to wait any longer and she had to bear down to release the youngster in to the world.
Pulling the khaki cub to her she groomed away the dampness from her fur wasking ehr from that warm coma of the womb with a gentle smile though she knew full well she could not stay here, she could not stay still. Looking to Umo she gave a little nod "you must carry two my love" she whispers picking up the tiny khaki daugher and leaving only the dark female cub on the ground. She knew that eventually mkugenzi would catch up to them. Her own little friend was never too far away when a crisis was about. He mothered everything the deep green genet.
She stumbled slightly as she got to her feet,s he was weak, exhausted but the swamps borders were close, they must not be found within the borders, already she knew that those within would punish her and her children because of this little accident ,s he woudl not let that happen, she refused to let that happen.Of course, as usual mkugenzi turned up just at the right time. He hadn't been too far away and the start of Kikawaidas labour had pulled him away from his bug eating to watch the last cub be born in a sort of far away daze. He'd seen this happen before of course but the lioness hadn't been in nearly as much pain as this the last time. "Oim comin' lass!" Mkugenzi nodded to his son and scooped up the dark female cub in his jaws, following after the khaki lioness, eyes full of worry., he Glanced at Umo, his brow creasing unhappily. He'd complain when his mouth wasn't full of cu, for now though they apparantly had to move and he wasn't about to argue about that!
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