Dawn of Hope - Folician Chronicles 7

Chapter 15 - Singer talks to her section

The next morning Hands and his pack woke up. Singer had ended up spending the night with them and she was curled around Hands when she woke, "Morning Pack Father, thank you for talking to me. I do feel better than I had." *I am still scared about having a pup since I am not sure about being a mother but you help. There is a lady in Toes' pack who has been helping as well.* Singer rolled out of the bed and after pulling on her robe left the section. She might have to talk to Misty and Skye as well but for the moment she did feel better.

Hands sighed as she left but he decided not to say anything. He also rolled out of bed and headed towards the bathroom. Once inside he took care of business before stepping into the shower. Zahria was there and she turned towards him and gave him a good hug, "Morning Hands and let me do your hair and back." She really liked his new looks and wanted to give him a bit of attention.

He grumbled at her, "I know you just want to get your hands on my ears." Even as he said that he turned to give her access to his back and hair. The water felt good and he was not looking forward to the trial this morning. Having the attention of a pack member was helping him relax as well. All his girls had been so very helpful and it was time for him to pay them back. He had the perfect idea come to him though it would take a bit of time.

She snorted before leaning over and nuzzling an ear, "Of course my pack father, how could I not want to play with your ears? Now relax." Most of the pack wanted to go with him to the trial but they couldn't. He had made his opinion known on that. They were to go to class and keep learning. He was going to deal with this and that was that.

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When they walked into the courtroom it was much like the previous morning. There were a number of people there both as witnesses and reporters. Ray glanced around and kept his arm around Gentle as they walked in. He gave his brother a good hug and finally settled down on one of the benches. Last night both Gentle and Zantha had comforted him. It hadn't been sexual but Ray was honest when he admitted he loved Gentle and was coming to care for Zantha. It was so odd since until he met the Folician's he had rather liked being taller than the women in his life.

Zantha was so different from either Flitter or Gentle. It wasn't just in looks but she came across as... "Oh brother, no wonder I get along with her so well. She is a younger version of Aqua." She was very calm but had an active sense of humor. An example was the other night when she had nipped his ears to get his attention. To be honest that really had shocked him. Ray figured at some point they would have some fun but... He had to clear his mind or certain reactions would distract him.

As he was starting to glower at the front of the court room Gentle and Zantha traded looks over his head. They had a damn good idea of what he was muttering about. Just for good measure Gentle leaned over and nuzzled one of his ears, "Relax Pack Father, we are all here for Hands and the rest." After one more nuzzle she sat back up and slightly adjusted her robe slightly.

Hands had been watching Ray and almost asked what he had been muttering about and decided not to. For some reason, he had a feeling it was one of those adult things and he really didn't want to know. Instead he glanced at Savory and pulled Nuzzle a bit closer to his chest. Yesterday hadn't been fun in any way and he had a feeling there was going to be more of the same. As they were cuddling the bailiff called the court to attention.

Sees Clearly slowly strolled into the room and settled down in her chair, "Bailiff call the court to order." She waited for that before turning it over to the prosecutor.

The prosecutor stood and addressed the court, "Before we continue the line of questioning we would like to address an issue the defense brought up. Since she was questioning the mental status of Pack Father Hands I wish to call Doctor Dancing Wind to the chair." Once Spike had been sworn in the questioning had started.