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Isaac halted in his tracks as his mate turned to glare at him, the excitement sliding from his face. He appeared a little hurt by her reaction, looking to the ground like a pup being unfairly scolded by its mother. The male continued walking forward after his pause however, and as he drew nearer, dropped the dead rabbit at the female's feet in silence.

"I thought you'd be pleased.." he spoke glumly, eyes on the small body. "I didn't mean to be gone this long though, i'm sorry love.." he looked back up at her and went to nuzzle her neck gently.

"It's just, i started to feel out of place here. You know i don't get along great with the others. I felt like i was back in my old pack.. as a pup.." he paused, "I'm not like them. But I stay because of you. You know i'd never leave you, Soul.. Right?"

The male rounded off his little babble, "I just needed a break. I went back to the freelands. I'm surprised i still fit into that little cave actually." Isaac said brightly once more.

He tilted his head cheekily at the female's suspicious glance. He was quietly thankful he hadn't met a single female while he was away. At least that was one scent he was sure his coat was free of, one less thing for her to be worried about. He returned the sniff however, as if to check she hadn't been romping with strange males while he'd been gone.

But this quick whiff of hormones went straight to the male's head. How he hadn't noticed earlier Isaac didn't question, but her fur suddenly smelled like snowdrops. Snowdrops.. juicy berries and tender meat all in a pleasant mix. His mind wondered as he peered into her eyes, tongue poking from his maw slightly. Like he'd ever want try anything with another female anyway, he had this goddess of a she-wolf all to himself.

Pride began to swell inside the female as he dropped the rabbit at her feet. Leaning forwards a bit, she eyed him wearily, then nudged the rabbit with her nose. Yup. Its dead. after verifying this, she kept a close eye on her mate listening intently to his words.

"I am overwhelmed...." These words were mumbled, almost inaudible. Feeling the nuzzle upon her neck, she couldn?t help but melt into a smile. Lowering her head under his chin now, she attempted to push up and rub her nose against the rugged fur of his chin. A gurgling nose escaping her maw, one of sheer pleasure.

After that, the female?s emotions changed once more, reverting back the slightly angered set. An ear twitched as she took in each word to its very detailed extent. "?.Do you want to leave?this place?" She looked to him with a hurt gaze, then added in quickly. "Together??" At this moment, nothing else mattered?of coarse she thought solely on Isaac and Aoiko?s survival, but they?d live?if the trio left the pack, they could survive?yes?that they could and would, Soul wouldn?t allow it any other way. And plus, Soul never promised her adopted pup, or Isaac that they?d stay in this pack forever. Although, she would love it that way, she never spoke those words. So a change could be in order?and no one should be effected by it?.no one should.

Soul, becoming a bit flustered, looked to the side, and lowered herself onto her haunches. Lifting her left paw up to her maw so she could lick it, she nodded briefly. "?um?.yes." a sheepish grin creeping onto her features. Soul had the strongest sense that Isaac would never leave her. No matter what happened, she just hoped her feelings were right on the dot.

After a few moments, Soul could see Isaac?s gaze was focused on her. Arching her neck back a bit, and furrowing her brow, she questions his auctions. ?Isaac?um?.are you alright?? Soul quickly gathered herself onto all fours and continued to eye the male with confused/extremely curious eyes.

(( I just got back from vacation to the most wonderful surprise! Holy CRAP! I'm SO exited about Whinn and Yero finally having a family! Ohmigod. I can't wait to see these puppies! *glee!* 4laugh ))

Warily returning to the lands that she called home, she searched for anyone...anything that she may take comfort in. It had been a long journey...and her heart was heavy with the thoughts that she had lost a few of her pups...Yang had wandered off after a long stay with her Brother''s pack...she had not been able to find him...Yin, she hoped, was still here...home, safe. Realin...her scent was so far off, she feared that she was gone...Teival and Syn..she didn''t know at this point...Hige she had just left, and Yero...she could smell him.

She wanted to seek out Devvyl and Elphaba...her eldest friends and packmates. Sniffing a bit, she would wander within the lands...tail low, head held at a lower point than an alpha should...she missed having puppies, all of her children were grown, and moving on without her. She was proud, of course...but heartbroken. Ever since she was an adolescent she had cared for puppies...but now there were none.

[] Had to catch up. :3; []

Isaac peered at his mate as a flurry of different emotions danced about her, finding himself grinning happily as she smiled, and quickly shaking it off as she became angered. In the end he settled for something of a half-hearted grin, his brow slightly furrowed in confusion. You'd have thought he'd understand females a little better, being able to read minds and all.

"I don't know.. I was thinking about it. But.. i don't see us leaving here, Soul. I see something keeping us, i just don't know what it might be yet." He was of course, referring to puppies and a family. Although this was the last thing on his mind. "Plus, i know you want to stay." he nudged her softly, a slightly melancholic smile on his maw.

As Soul noticed his odd look and moved away slightly though, he seemed unable to concentrate on what she was saying properly.
"Why- uh yes. I'm.." he trailed off, tongue playing along his teeth, "I'm great. Just noticed how.. pretty.. you're looking, Soul." He spoke roughly, instinctively attempting to sound macho.

Quite suddenly he cleared his throat and looked away, head drawing up with his ears perked, eyes slightly glazed a vague premonition swept over him. He turned his attention swiftly to one side, peering intently beyond the bushes. Then he turned back to his mate, eyes wide with excitement, obviously about to say something, but getting lost in her golden eyes once again. With a blink he spoke to a patch of grass at her feet instead.
"Soul-" He whispered excitedly, "Trust me, I have to go that way. I'll be back soon, just, wait here, okay? Love you." He added in quickly before hopping off to dissapear into the undergrowth.

((To Dr.Sol-Lun of course, and he'll return after yer next post. All fit and able. XD))

(Yuh yuh that sounds good :3 Do you wanna make it or should I? And did you pay your half of the breeding yet? >>; I've been meaning to talk to you about it... joo need to get on AIM so we's can discuss stoof >)

Whinn: *rolls around*)

It was a few hours before movement was again seen in the direction that Isaac had left in. A broken howl sounded out to herald his arrival, as if the song kept getting stuck in the male's throat. He had never been able to hold the note properly, but he didn't care. He was impatient for his mate to know he was coming.

Isaac's leg was still a bit stiff, and his knee didn't have full flexibility, but there was obviously a major improvement. He could walk properly again! He emerged from the bushes at a trot, slowing his pace to head for the female, containing his glee for the moment.

He stretched out infront of Soul, acting as if no miracle had just been performed. Yet a hint of a smirk he couldn't keep away played on his features, and he eyed the female cheekily, regardless of what mood she might have been in.
"Hunt with me." He spoke simply, grinning slighty. "I need the energy." he turned once more, swishing his tail in her face impatiently.

Silly woman.. She hasn't noticed! Isaac thought, and laughed softly as she eyed him back. Ah, forget hunting then. He didn't feel drained much any way, like Sol-Lun said he would. He felt energized if anything!

He simply grinned at her words. "If you say so..." he purred, then paused a moment, squinting his eyes. Ah, he couldn't keep it in any longer!
"Soul, look! It's a miracle" he beamed, getting to his feet and bounding over her to demonstrate his lack of injury, then pinning the female to the ground. He tilted his head as he continued to grin at her, tongue lolling from his maw.

Isaac had always been immature, no matter how he acted sometimes. But he'd been quite excitable lately, like there was something in the air which made him feel young again. Funny he only felt like that while around his mate.