Zero looked at Sprite uncertainly a moment before deciding to answer honestly, despite never being treated like their uncle he was after all, and it was his duty to share what knowledge and skills he could with the next generation.

"Not all females want their pups Sprite...some are lones and their litter would suck the life out of them. They cannot hunt alone enough to sustain themselves and the lives inside of them. Rather then let themselves and the unborn pups suffer or die slowly those females will often find certain roots and plants that will make them sick enough that no life will come from their unions."

He sighed and shrugged "I'm afraid life alone is hard Sprite, thats why we're all so lucky to have each other."