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 Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2012 11:40 pm
"Mmm..." he said in agreement. "A walk by the stream sounds lovely." In truth, he did not particularly care where they were, as long as he had her for company. Perhaps that should be a worrying thought. However, Morpheus could not find it in himself to be concerned. He already knew where his heart was leading him. To turn tail and run in the opposite direction would be counter-productive, despite the fact that so many males seemed to do just that. Ah, but that was neither here nor there.
"That is a coincidence," he observed, figuring that now was as good a time as any. "Because I have something to speak to you about as well."
Hey, why delay the inevitable? Sure, he could debate the best method, decide on something, only to change his mind, then change it again, but what was the point? That would only be a delay tactic, and as soon as he had recognized it as such, he knew that such a thing would not do. Morpheus may be many things, but he had never in his life been a coward. He would face his feelings like a real fire cat and confess to the lady, and he would not give up until she agreed.
"And I would say nonsense," he continued, "But mice are always better fresh." He walked around Cranberry to head her off and slid his body against hers, nose to tail.
"We will dine by the stream," he said as he continued passed her in that direction. "And then we shall speak, yes?" He paused, flicking his tail, and glanced back over his shoulder at her, waiting for her affirmation or denial.
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Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2012 12:45 am
Her mind started to race when he stated he also had something he wanted to talk about. She took time to lick at her shoulder wondering if he could tell that her growing roundness really was not the fact that she was eat more since she had grown so close to him.
She smiled as they both seemed rather lost in thought. Her smile faded a bit and she wondered if as much as she liked kittens if she was really going to be able to raise them all on her own. She wondered how many she would have. It was still too soon to know just how many little ones were growing strong and kicking at her sides. She had not even begun to think that he might want to be mates for life. Most males she knew left after the deed was done. She was a bit shocked and grateful that Morpheus stayed with her.
She wondered at how she could feel so at home when he was around. And she wondered if she could take him leaving if he did not wan the kittens. She gave a nod, "Yes I must say they are. They get a bit gummy when cooled to long." she said with a laugh and a warm purr escaped her muzzle as hew dew against her. She loved his slightly dusty scent.
"Oh that sounds like a plan." she smirked at him and nipped his tail playfully giving it a little tug before she followed him. "Oh yes that sounds like a very nice idea. I do hope those that we wont fall asleep before we can talk."
She could do this. Should she just blurt it out. Or try to ease into it. What if what he wanted to talk about was having kittens? Oh man she would drive herself crazy if she thought of this any more. She would just do it and hope for the best after thier bellies were full of tasty mice.
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Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2012 11:16 am
That settled, Morpheus collected the mice and led her to a pleasant, mossy little area by the stream to enjoy their meal. As they ate, he considered his approach. Well, he had already said that he wanted to discuss something with her, so there was really no backing out. Not that he wanted to, but neither did the male want to botch this. It was far too important.
He allowed his eyes to rove over Cranberry. He had noticed her increase in appetite, but had not really thought much of it. Maybe it was just because he was there to help her hunt. On a subconscious level, he had even noticed her growing belly, yet this had not yet registered properly in his mind. No. What he saw was a beautiful female who seemed to have a certain glow about her lately.
Ah. And that was it for dinner. Manners might say that he should allow her to go first, but somehow, caught up in looking at her, having made his decision, he could not help himself. So, in a calm, matter-of-fact, yet serious tone, he spoke.
"Cranberry, I would like for us to become proper mates, if you will have me."
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Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2012 3:09 pm
She allowed him to carry the mice and lead them to their dinning spot. It was a very nice place and the soft moss felt to good to lay on. It would be hard not to just fall asleep after getting a belly full of tasty mice.
Cranberry set about eating she was very much aware that Morpheus was looking over her. Her muzzle darkened a bit with blush as he watched her. She was sure he was musing about the fact that her appetite was now equal to his.
She did not turn to him but instead licked at her paw to clean in. "You look like you are thinking of eating me up next." She laughed softly and continue to clean as she thought about how to bring up her worries. But she stopped when he spoke. And her bright eyes grew wide. Did he just...ask to be mate?
She turned slowly to face his handsome sleepy face and she gave him a gentle smile. "That would solve a lot of my worry over what I was going to tell you." She looked down at the green moss and nods, "I would love to have you as my mate Morpheus. It would be nice for....our kittens to have both parents to help raise them."
She looked up at him to see if he caught on. But she had to make sure. "I am going to be having our kittens soon..."
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Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2012 6:13 pm
He began to smile when she agreed. She wanted to stay with him! She wanted to belong to each other...forever. It was like the heavens were smiling down upon him. And then she continued speaking and he could only freeze and stare at her for several uncomprehending moments.
Had she just...no. Did he mishear? No, no. He had definitely heard right...right? Slowly, it sunk in and the smile that had disappeared returned full-force. He was going to be a father! With his new mate!
He purred, a deep, rumbling noise that thrummed all the way down to his bones. He leaped to his paws and nuzzled her all over -- very gently -- before finishing with a lick to her cheek.
"We're going to be parents," he said, still a little dazed, but also clearly overjoyed by the fact.
Then he blinked as the rest of her speech came back to him. He backed up and frowned at her, suddenly serious. "You didn't really think I would leave, did you?"
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Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2012 6:32 pm
This day was far too good to be true. Surely soon she would wake up and find herself alone in her lamp wail he was sleeping in his next door or out on the rock in the sun. And all of this would fade into just a found memory. However as he started to nuzzle her the feel of him was real. She smiled and nuzzled him back giving his cheek a lick as he licked hers.
"Yes we are going to be parents and mates." She smiled and watched him back up a bit and look down. Well they were being honest were they not? She gave a bow of her head her tail curling around her paws, "I hoped you would not. But I have seen many males leave when they have kits." She sighed. "I did not know how to tell you that we were going to have kits and I did not want you to feel that you were forced to stay with me." She smiled up at him and leaned forward to lick his nose, "I am glad you asked before I told you. And I am so very happy that you wanted to be my mate Morpheus. You truly are a wonderful male!"
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Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2012 7:53 pm
Well. How could he stay offended with such praise as that? However trying being compared to those less honorable males could be.
"I suppose I'll just have to keep proving it to you," he mused aloud. "That I would rather be nowhere else in the world than by your side." He shook his head and smiled at Cranberry.
"Kits..." he sighed wistfully. "May they be as beautiful as their mother and as lazy as me."
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Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2012 2:44 pm
Cranberry laughed and shook her head, "No no dear Morpheus you have nothing to prove to me. You already have proven you want to be with me. And I want just as much to be with you."
She smiled and laughed again, "Oh my they will be nice and easy to handle if they are as lazy as you dear. But from the way they are already kicking they might be a bit active at first. But I am sure they will be as handsome as you. I look forward to meeting them. And lets hope for my sake they take after me...in size at least when they are still kits." she winked at him and rubbed her head along his chest.
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Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2012 12:36 pm
Morpheus gave her a lazy grin and curled himself around Cranberry, purring contentedly as he pondered the future.
What would they be like, their kits? How many would there be? What would they look like? Would he make a good father? ...how much sleep would he lose? Well, he supposed he could sacrifice some sleep for the good of their kits, much though it might pain him. They would be worth it, he was sure.
And his tiny mate? Well, he had no doubts that she would be a wonderful mother, no matter what. He just hoped that her pregnancy would not be too hard on her.
Blissful images of Cranberry surrounded by their kits filled his mind as he began to doze off.
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Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2012 12:58 am
Cranberry smiled and as her curled around her she lifted up a bit to rest her upper body over his side and nuzzled into his fur. Her rounding belly pressing against his side. It was so nice to be with him. She had never felt at home before and now with her new mate she felt so right and safe.
She could not believe that she was carrying such a big male's kits. She kind of hoped that they would be so easy and loving as he was. She did not mind a bit of lazy kits. They would be easier to take care of after all these were going to be her first kits and she was rather worried about them. She wished she knew at least how many she would carry. She wondered what they would be like.
"Rest well my dear mate." She gave his shoulder a like and shifted again to get more comfortable on and surrounded by him and allow herself a gentle rest.
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Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2012 12:48 pm
Cranberry was due any day now and Morpheus felt about as nervous and flighty as a bird about to leave the nest for the first time. He fluttered, he pranced, he worried and he hovered...he was surprised that his lovely mate had not killed him yet.
Right now, he was headed back to her with his most recent prize: a bunch of raspberries that he had found and carefully gathered for his lady love. He hoped she would like them.
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Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2012 1:04 am
Cranberry had found some soft grass to lay on under the warm sun. Her belly was large with kits and they were finally allowing her to get some sleep. She knew she was drawing close to the big day and she was both excited and fearful.
But Morpheus had been nothing but supportived and even a bit over protective. It was so sweet to see him running around trying to help find her food when she had cravings. And he would wake up and walk with her when she could not sleep. He had gone out in search of something for her to snack on and she really wished that he was here to rest with her.
They both needed to have some rest and soon with a group of kits they would have even less time to sleep. Her poor giant lover was one who was normally a lazy love. She felt so sorry for the fact that he was now always running around.
Her ears flicked as she heard someone drawing nearer and she looked up and smiles, "Hello my love." she whispered softly, "They are all sleeping....for once."
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