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Epiphron looked up curiously at his mother, head cocked and ears twitching. He was excited at the thought of meeting his father. After all, he'd never seen him before, and his curiousity was aroused. He had always thought about his father, and wondered why he was never around. Surely, it couldn't be because of hate? If it were, his mother wouldn't take him and his siblings to the male... right?

Quickening his pace, he went over closer to his mother, almost skipping with excitement. "Are we there yet?" he asked, whipping his head right and left for any sign of another adult helix neaby.

Melpomene paused to looked back at her sons. "We're going to meet the alpha of our pack. It's high time he learns of you." She said nodding, "And yes we're almost there." She raised her head and sniffed the air. They were close indeed. She could smell Gethin.... and someone she wasn't expecting. Moros. What was he doing near here? Judging from the smell he was still a ways off but was probably heading this way. She sighed thinking how this wasn't what she needed.

Momus looked at his older brother and then to his mother. They were meeting their alpha and they were almost there! "Epiphron! Wanna race?" He asked crouching down ready to go.

Nemesis wasn't as thrilled as her brothers. She sniffed the air and caught the scent of an older helix. It was a strange scent and made the hair on her back stand up. She didn't like it and narrowed her eyes.

Gethin continued his leisure pace, the underbrush occasionally sweeping against him. He let the scents drift to him, categorizing them. Melpomene was definitely amongst the group, with a group of others. They smelled somewhat like her, gaining his attention. Curious... As he sniffed once more, another scent was revealed. This one was not with the group, a lone male in his territory.. His ears perked, keeping on alert as he headed towards Melpomene's 'group'.

Melpomene looked back at her daughters as her sons ran ahead. She sighed again and kept on moving. "Come on girls. Can't let your brothers get too far ahead." She said heading closer to Gethin.

After catching up to the boys she spotted a figure heading towards them. A cape billowed behind him letting her know that it was Gethin. "There he is. The alpha, Gethin. Be nice to him children.... or as nice as you can be." She said glancing at Nemesis.

Nemesis rolled her eyes at her brothers. Boys. So stupid wasting precious energy running in this heat. She looked at her sister with neutral eyes that hid how she really felt. She loved her youngest sibling the most out of them all and would do anything for her. "I'll be nice Mother.... as much as I can be." She said thinking about how the scent of the alpha made her feel.

Momus grinned at his brother and shot off. "Go!" He said laughing. He didn't run far, the heat stole all of his energy and left him panting near a small bush. He looked to his brother and wagged his tail. "Well that was....." He said looking up after hearing a fluttering sound, "Whoa! That's the alpha?!" His eyes grew wide, part in fear and part in awe.

Gethin blinked, as a red and white figure was spotted in the distance, accompanied by four smaller ones. Pups, perhaps? Curiouser...
The male strode forward, smiling politely as he reached earshot of the others. He halted his steps once at a reasonable distance, the fluttering crimson cape falling to rest along his back. His ears twitched and perked, keeping alert to noises around them. Though he retained a pleasantly smile. "Greetings, Melpomene. And greetings to you all, little ones."

Melpomene turned back to Gethin and stopped just before him. "Hello Gethin. It's been awhile since I last saw you." She said with a small sigh, "I bet you're wondering where I've been and why I just up and left." She looked back at the pups and then back to Gethin. "I had a bit of a personal problem. I ended up getting pregnant and left to go have them. These are my children. They'll probably be nothing but a tragedy in the end." She said thinking of her life before when she failed to save the pups from her previous pack, "Say hello kids."

Momus panted at little before nodding vigorously at his brother. "Yes he does." He whispered as Gethin drew closer. He followed behind his mother as she approached him. "Hello." He said peeking out from under her legs, "I'm Momus! Mom says my name means blame and mockery." He grinned at this not knowing that this was something that wasn't to be smiled at.

Nemesis hung back and rolled her eyes at her younger brother. "You're a mockery of your own name." She said glaring at Gethin, "I suppose I should tell you my name. I'm Nemesis, bringer of retribution and punishment." She sat down where she was and made no other attempt to acknowledge Gethin.

Gethin glanced at Melpomene, his ears twitching to stay alert as he listened to her explanation. "That sounds like quite the predicament." He spoke carefully, mindful not to bite his tongue. The caped alpha shook his head slightly, his smile faltering slightly. "New life always has it's own path--who knows what your pups may be capable of." Gethin inhaled softly, before letting the breath go. "However, you and they are welcome to return. It is as much their home as it is, yours. Pups are a joyous occasion--regardless the circumstances."

His attention was turned back towards the pups, directed towards the first pup who spoke. However, he was moderately surprised at the announcing of his name, and his attitude toward it. He was probably too young to understand the meaning of those words. Amber eyes were directed towards the next, a young dark gray female. Immediately, her attitude was a put off. However, under the circumstances... With a mental shake of his head, his attention turned towards the other young male, and almost chuckled as he was 'sized up' by the youth. However, he was amused at the pup's attempt to sound mature, and acknowledged it with a nod.
"A pleasure to meet you Momus, Nemesis, Epiphron." He gave a small smile at them, before glancing at the other female pup, who had yet to introduce herself.