Goodbye is Hard [Yiska, Makato & Cesar]

Mausi had been waiting a few moments, her mind mostly preoccupied, wondering if the Aloha were to come. Just as she thought this, his scent came to her through the wind, and he came up to the mother, just as she had hoped. He gave her a warning smile, and spoke. He sounded so formal now, so respectful. The femme smiled gracefully, glancing over to check and be sure her pups weren't killing each other, or falling off the edge. She gave a quiet chuckle as Catori and Cheveyo ambush Cailean, who spun to play fight back. As usual, Cesar was sitting all alone, staring at something. That one worried her, but she never really said anything. He and Makato had bonded so much, he would be so sad to see them be separated. But what must be done, must be done.


Mausi always respected the Alpha's; they were so kind to take her in so quickly, Placid helping her through the painful time of giving birth too soon. But she knew it was time to leave, whether she liked it or not, and give the Alpha's their space and time. Seven pups was already a lot, eleven being far too many for two -- possibly three -- to hunt for. It would be too hard. The femme nodded easily, "Hello, Yiska. Yes, we're well, thanks to you and Placid. How are your offspring doing?" She asked cautiously, her formality matching his. This was going to be hard, to say good bye. For encouragement, she glanced at her pups again. Easy. It was for them. "I called to say good bye. As much as I respect you and your mate, it is time I leave, for the lives of our pups and your pack. I called to say farewell and give you wishes for the future," Her voice nearly cracked at the end, but she kept it even. There was no need for tears. She'd see them again someday.

Soft orbs watched the pride on Yiska's face as he replied about his pups. Mai smiled. She knew how the pride felt. They were doing good. That was great. Poor Placid needed a little bit of a break. Even through the sadness of saying good bye, one of the few things she thought of right now was Makato. Would he be sad she left? How would he feel? Sadness crept into her visage, and it was slightly obvious what she was thinking about. He touched his nose to her fore head briefly, and comfort came from this small action. She smiled at him easily.


He wished her luck, and she gave a nod of respect, before she took a few steps to her pups, giving them gentle nudges with her nose to move along. She didn't want to speak, in case her voice cracked. She gave Cesar an extra nudge, whispering Makato's name to him once before she continued down the hill, her pups following behind closely, tumbling and stumbling along, playing and generally enjoying themselves. It was that simple.

Mausi was waiting for Makato, when she remembered, he was probably waiting for her in the den. Quickly, she managed to snatch all four pups in her maw, and raced off to the den. She slid in, setting her pups down and running into Makato. "Makato!" she panted, standing right in front of him, "I.. I'm leaving," She murmured, staring into his orbs for a few moments, waiting for his reply.

Walk, "Talk", 'think'

When the news was announced, Makato's sweet, sweet smile disappeared. The heartbroken maiden held that picture of his face for many more moments. "Did you do anything?" she murmured, her words amused, "Yes," she whispered, nuzzling her face into Makato's chest, "You made my life just perfect," and I love you, She whispered, allowing a hidden tear to slip down her cheek, before pulling her head out and looking her dear friend in the eyes, "But, it is time I go and spread my wonders to another pack. There's no more room for us here, with seven other wonders to fill," and you're too good for me, She raised her voice, allowing a fake smile to play on her lips, "But you be good, and don't go looking for trouble now, you hear?" she joked feebly in her motherly tone.

Walk, "Talk", 'think'

Mai felt a sad, sad, terrible feeling well inside her, wishing he would protest, or something. But all she could do was listen to his words, hanging onto each one with her whole heart, wrapping them with care. She gave his cheek an affectionate lick, before she nodded, afraid that her voice would crack if she spoke. All she could do is whisper, "Meet me at Driftwood Beach at the next full moon," she gave him a quick nuzzle and took off out of the cave, disappearing out of the site and grabbing each pup by the scruff of their necks before racing down the mountain. When she reached the bottom, she set down both pups and allowed hearty sobs to fill her lungs. After a few moments, she calmed down and let out a howl of goodbye, no longer signalling the Alpha's, before she turned to leave the area, before she could be tracked down, her pups tumbling along beside her. Goodbye, is hard, in many different levels. This, was nearly impossible. Goodbye, is hard.

Walk, "Talk", 'think'