EternalHusky

What ifs Ft wick and Nayeli Setting: Spring 2024 _______________________________ Nayeli had been wandering a bit after Charlotte informed her that the su’en was expecting, again, her and Odin didn’t mean much with their bonding lately, just some time together as a couple after everything that’d been happening, their hard work both as a magi and a su’en. It seemed Xerses had another idea for them, what was he thinking? Had he known, did he care? Was she ready for this? Did Odin even want them after what’d happened to their first litter. For Xerses sake she was getting older now too. The nausea hit her again, taking her from these thoughts as she sat down with a huff, looking at her reflection in the water of the oasis below her, she didn’t have Nori’s wisdom, nor could she really go all the way to fellfang. It was something she kept from even Nineveh right now, though, if last time was anything to say about it she wouldn’t be able to hide them for long. The pack would know about her being pregnant again eventually. There was one wolf she knew would listen to her ramblings though, a wolf near and dear to her heart. Wick. “Hey wick, care to join me for a stroll?” She asked as she stood up and approached her cousin, bumping him with her head playfully. She hoped he wouldn't have noticed anything arry at the moment, right now she just wanted to spend a moment with a cherished family member before anything was said. Though Nayeli figured Wick would catch on almost as quickly as Odin, he knew her well enough. ——- Wick Sleeping was a luxury Wick relished. Though he didn’t get it often. He hated napping without Yasu. His mate off to work and he had just come back from patrol. Still he hummed when he heard the familiar paw steps of Nayeli. Lifting his head he grinned at his cousin and chuffed, head bumping against hers. He did adore his cousin. She was his family. The last of it from before Xassa and he would move mountains for her. “A stroll you say? Well lead the way.” Something was off. Nayeli smelt nervous. She smelt different. But she was trying very hard to hide something from him. So Wick would roll with it. If she wanted to tell him, then ok. If not, ok. Wick can handle it. “How about we walk to the lake? We can see if we can find some frogs and if we get hot we can enjoy a swim yeah?” Nayeli A walk to the lake, it was a little far but she’d probably be okay, hopefully the nausea wouldn’t hit her on the way there so the trip went smoothly, hunting frogs sounded fun, a swim in the lake too, wick always knew how to make things fun… Nayeli hoped these pups would get along with him just as well as her daughters had. “Sure! Yeah let’s go to the lake, I…” she stopped with a chuckle and a shake of her head, her stomach twisting painfully though brushed it off. “I have something to tell you, once we get there, and yeah, a swim sounds heavenly.” She didn’t want to speak of it so close to her den, Odin had probably been with Yasu in the caves, but she didn’t want to risk it right now, not news this big. Wick would set her straight as usual the su’en figured. The su’en looked to wick as they walked, he looked to be doing well as a married wolf, perhaps she’d suggest a little get together with the two of them. “How are you and Yasu getting on? Doing well?” She asked, the su’en wondered what their plans were, they seemed happy. ________ Wick Yup. Something was up with his cousin. Still he got up, shaking out his fur and he coaxed nay into a walk. Smiling and happily talking about anything and everything. Talking about his wife. How he adored her. How stupidly in love he was with Yasu. How he wanted pups but it felt like he was pushing things and pressuring her if he brought it up and he couldn’t do that to her. Still he wasn’t stupid and he waited till they were out of the main den sites before he spoke. “Ok. Out with it. Did Odin do something? I’ll fight him again. Watch!” It was about half way to the lake when he spoke up and he was ready to pause if Nay looked any sicker. ————— Nayeli They were about half way there when Nayeli noticed they were out of earshot, the walk to the lake was becoming a challenge as she tried to keep up with Wick, though enjoyed their conversations, she loved hearing about his life, his wishes and wants with his new family. It was endearing to hear his wish to be a father, perhaps they would have pups one day, though the thought brought another sickly growl from her stomach, stopping for a moment as her ears looked sweaty, panting uncomfortably. Clearly feeling awful. “Well, kinda…” she felt awkward, he’d done something alright that brought this sickness that was becoming a struggle to hide now. “We’re fine, we’re all fine I think.” She nodded, sitting down with a huff. “Wick, I’m pregnant.” She su’en dumped the news out there, finally getting it off her chest. “I’d went to see Charlotte about some nausea and she told me.” The su’en whined, a slightly fearful look on her face. “I haven’t told Odin, I’m scared he might be upset, with everything that’s happened to our family.” “Would he be? Am I just being stupid?” The su’en sighed, her head lowered as she looked into wicks eyes. ———— Wick Wick was ready to turn and bolt for the den. To drag his cousin in law out of the caves and beat him bloody. Yet the new Nayeli shared had his tail going a mile a minute instead. It had him whining happily. Pups! Pups! “Nay! Oh Xassa! Why didn’t you tell me? I would have taken you to the river instead! It’s closer! Have mercy! You must be exhausted. Come on now. Take a break. I’ll find some shade for you.” He said, looking about. The trail to the lake was rocky and thank their god for that because a big enough rock cut with the water over time created an overhang. Perfect! Wick herded his cousin into the shade before he focused on her other worry. Blinking slowly before he spoke. “Nay. Come on now. It’s Odin. He loves you. Every part of you. That includes your babies because guess what they are a part of you.” Wick whispered, smiling. “Sure things are hard, that happens but you gotta have faith. And if nothing else, you have faith that I’ll be here too. Just like I was for Lottie and her sisters.” ——— Nayeli “Well I didn’t want to say it so close to the tell, I, well I thought I could make it to the lake.” She couldn’t, he was right she was exhausted and felt like crap, his wild energy got her standing again as he ushered her to the shade, Xerses she was lucky to have him around still, she loved him like family. As Nayeli laid down on the cool rocks by the water she relished in it, taking a moment to let herself relax before speaking. Xerses this was hard, but Wick seemed to be talking the news exceptionally well, Lottie had too… “I know he loves me, we’ve been through hell together…” with her daughters who many in the pack eyed with suspicion, Rose, Nebula, poor Vivian. “I suppose it’s just a big change, it was an accident, we’re weren’t planning on another litter… Though it seems Xerses had other plans.” She honestly felt blessed by such a gift, for their hard work, her hard work with the faith. “That’s why I wanted to talk to you, you’ve always been there through thick and thin Wick, you’ve always set me straight when I went astray.” The su’en rumbled appreciatively at his words, feeling a little better now. “I’m excited for them… I was just worried the family would be upset, you, Yasu, Lottie, and Odin, you all mean the world to me.” Now the new lives she carried too, she’d do her best. “Charlotte said she’d help me tell him, I just got scared…” ———- Wick “Happy little accidents! More to love is all nay.” Wick soothed before flopping down, thinking quietly as she talked. Listening and working on how to sooth his cousin. “Well if you need help I’ll be there too. These little ones, no matter if they weren’t planned or if they were, are a gift. New life is a gift Nay and they will be surrounded by love and happiness.” Wick blinked before sighing, reaching out to place his paw over hers. “Let the pack think whatever dumb shit they want. They are children and children deserve love and happiness. You know that and I know that. Xerxes knows that too. In the end it is up to god Nay. He will listen. And I’ll be there for the babies just like I was there for the girls.” The unspoken I promise hung in the air. ——- Nayeli “They will be well loved, I have no doubts about that, you and Yasu were wonderful with the girls.” The su’en rumbled, her eyes closed for a moment at his reassurance. It felt nice to at least have her family there for her during this time. He’d always been able to sort things out in her raging mind at times, and she was very appreciative of Wick. “I’ll gladly have you involved in about any way you wish to be, we’re family, and they’ll need all they can get.” Nayeli pressed her head against Wick, he’d been able to calm her thoughts, she felt better, oh what would she do without him and Odin. “I’ll tell him when we get back, if Lottie isn’t busy, thank you Wick for knocking sone sense into me as usual”