Lizzie nodded and then sighed. "Well at least you get my point... I can't spar with you, but seeing you try and hit me I do know how I can start improving on your technique." she said smoothly though her eyes narrowed as he brought up the hunter comment. She had half a mind to take away his man hood right then and there, but the thought and mental picture of it calmed her down enough. "So can I teach you some moves? Or do I need to go grab Dustan or one of the twins?" she asked putting her hands on her hips and smiling at him brightly. "I'm sorry if I hurt you a bit... I didn't mean to hit that hard." she apologized sincerely her eyes holding care, she honestly felt really bad about it. If he bruised if would just make her feel terrible.

((hehe yep ^^))

Nickoli smirked. "I'm enough of a man to except when a woman's got me beat. I am your student." He said bowing before wincing. "Yeah, just promise to pull your punch next time." He said holding his stomach lightly. "I think that one will leave a mark." He said smirking again. "Tell me where to start." Nickoli said taking in a deep breath and pushing the want to grab an ice pack out of his head. He needed to do this. Besides how could he walk away from a smile like that?


Livianna could hardly breath, for the third time today. Closing her eyes she grinned and just let her body relax. The Egyptian heat was nothing compared to how hot the inside of this little cabin was. Sweating and panting she looked over at Nathaniel. Her chest rising and falling at a pace she had, had just last night but the condition lasted much longer this time. "That, was awesome.." She whispered with a grin. Glad that nobody seemed to want to use the cabin as well considering her voice was starting to fade. Catching her breath the red head rolled over so she was on her stomach. Propping her head in her hand she continued to look at him. "I think we need to get out of this cabin." She joked lightly smiling at him.

Lizzie blushed and smiled as Nickoli bowed to her and then though for a second. Putting a finger to her lips, she walked over to him and then looked him over. A slow grin passed over her lips and then she nodded. "Well you have pretty sturdy muscles, so now it's honestly down to technique and speed that need to be worked on, strength is your strong suite." she said and then nodded. "Basic punch, straight forward and at my face... I will be just out of your arm range so don't worry about anything like that." she said reassuringly and then took a step back. "When you're fully extended, hold it." she added.

Nathaniel grinned and then nodded. "Awsomely mind blowing..." he whispered breathlessly. His body was covered in sweat, and he loved the feel of Livianna against him. As she rolled to her stomach he met her eyes, slowly regaining his breathing and brushing his shaggy black hair from his eyes. "I agree... Though I'm a little too tired to move, right this second." he said slowly and smiled at her. Reaching over to her with caring eyes he moved a strand of hair out of her eyes. "Have I mentioned how beautiful you are lately?" he asked softly, his voice conveying the awe-struckness, and wonder he was feeling as he looked at her and into her eyes.

Nickoli nodded with a grin as she looked him over. "Alright straight forward." He repeated moving he threw the punch holding it at full extension. "There you go." He said seeming to have no problem holding the stance. His muscles were used to this kind of extended periods of maintaining the same extended poses. Honestly Nickoli didn't enjoy fighting and wasn't ever looking for one but had been doing a lot of it lately and knew that with Lizzie there were many more in the future.


Livianna laughed a little. "Hm, lets see I think you have but that's ok. You can say it as many times as you please." She said honestly. Looking him over she laughed. "Nathaniel I think you need to work on your endurance." Liv laughed as she got up. "I am getting dressed." She said gathering her clothes and slipping into them. "I think I'm going to need some recovery time." She said aloud as she walked over to Nathaniel sitting down she kissed his lips lightly. "Okay Nat, I'm going to need a nice cool shower, so tell me do you think anyone will mind if I go skinny dipping in that lake?" Liv asked seriously.

Lizzie studied him, her blue eyes seeming to dart over his arm and body as he swing his punch. Nodding she smiled at him and then had him repeat it a few more times. "Consistant and balanced, that's what I was looking for." she commented and then giggled. "You are very consistent, and most of the time youre balanced. Though watch yourself a bit when putting more force into the swing... You want to stay balanced, that's key. Because if you can stay balanced, you can block and swing, you can preform any move to win a fight." she said and then grinned at him. "A trick for my being so fast, I'm balanced and I have quick feet. I may not have a ton of power, but I can deal multiple hits faster because of this... So our goal is to find your happy balance on how you can be a top dog when fighting." she said, giggling softly at her dog joke.

Nathaniel chuckled and then shook his head. "You shouldn't be talking! I did most of the work during those times! Plus your breathing was just as bad!" he shot back playfully and then sat up. He nodded as she got dressed and fished around for his clothes as well. Pullin them over to himself he got his boxers and pants on before she began talking about skinny dipping in the lake. "I don't think anyone would mind." he said and shrugged. "The pack would be out front training and running... So I don't think anyone would really notice." he offered and grabbed his shirt. He didn't really feel like pulling it on if he was just goin to go get wet.

Nickoli winced at the word balance and each time it was used after that. "YYESH I hate that word. So what do you suggest I do for my...balance?" He asked cringing again before he pulled his fist in. Seriously hated that word. When he had first heard it, it was from an ex who had suggested he finally find balance in his life before dumping him. Then it was in mixed martial arts classes and then dance. IT normally meant your going to have to do a lot of hard work with little gain. Though there was an up side he'd be doing lots of hard work with Lizzie and that was always a plus.


Livianna looked at Nathaniel. "Is it something you want to do or should I just take a shower at the house?" She asked as she ran the brush through her hair again, sitting on the soft pillows as she tried to make it smooth once more. Twisting and tugging at it she had it up and out of her face in no time. It was another odd thing with her, she liked her hair up in its little pony tail because her hair got in her way more often then not. Looking up at Nathaniel she smiled softly and felt her self being swallowed back up by her much shyer self. IT was almost like two sides of her, one when she was completely alone with Nathaniel or angry at something and the other when she relaxed and the idea of going to deal with other people. Running her fingers through her hair she bit her lip lightly.

Lizzie smiled softly and then shook his head hearing his words. "Oh, I'm sorry...." Sh said adn then thought about it. What other word could she use for it? "I just want you to find a happy medium. That's what I will call it." she said with a snap of her fingers and a grin on her face. She was happy that she came up with another way to say balanced. "Well, lets work on your speed maybe?" she offered, trying not to be offensive.

Nathaniel chuckled and then grinned at her. "Livianna, as much as I would love to, I think we should just take showers.. I think I heard someone not too long ago." he said softly and reached out. As she brushed her hair away from her face he snagged her piece of hair and then chuckled softly. "You look so cute and adorable." he breathed lovingly.

Nickoli grinned. "You the boss, boss." He said with a fake chicago accent. Laughing some he nodded. "Just tell me what to do. I wanted your help so lets go." Nick said with a nod as he bounced up and down to get the blood moving through his body. It was better to warm up then to start off cold. It wasn't easy spending the day outside with out shifting at least once, as he was coming to find out.


Livianna nodded looking up when her hair was caught. "Thank you." She said softly smiling at him again. "Ok, showers it is." She said softly, standing up and feeling her stomach turn. She wasn't sure how everyone would react to her going back into the house. Keeping a smile on her face Liv wrapped her arms around Nathaniel, giving him a hug before laying her head against his chest. "I hope I don't scare anyone."

Lizzie laughed at Nickoli's accent and shook her head, making her blonde hair shine in the sun. "Alright, let's to do combo attacks, swiftly and one right after another. We will do sets of five." she said lightly and then put her hands up in street fighting ready. "Alright this is the move." she said and then showed him. It was right forward, left forward, right hook, left cross, and back to base position. "You got it?" she asked lightly looking him in the eyes with a confident smile.

Nathaniel could tell Livianna was uneasy about going back into the house but he just smiled and shook his head. "It's gonna be fine." he said reasuringly as she hugged him and then opened the door of the hut. Taking her hand, he gently squeezed it as they walked into the house. Luckily for them, the girls' senses were not as strong as the pack's, so they were barely affected by Livianna's presence at all. "Nathaniel, Livianna, did you two go to the city last night?" Nathaniel's mom asked curiously, with a gentle smile. "No, we stayed in the hut." Nathaniel said smoothly and she nodded. "If you want to stay out there for any reason, I can always get new blankets out there... The nights start getting colder soon." she said kindly and Nathaniel hugged her with one arm. "Thanks mom." he said and then looked to Livianna. "Come on, showers are calling our names."

Nickoli watched her. "Will you swear not to laugh if I fall on my face during these exercises?" He asked with a laugh. Nodding some he watched her. "Lizzie, you got way to much grace to be fightin street style." Nick watched her however and tried it, admitedly he was a little slow but he wasn't going to quit until he got it right. This meant right, left, right hook, left hook, repeat. Almost robotic, each time was an attempt to be faster but like clockwork it was the same each time, the frustration was apparent. "How do you move like that, its physically improbable or something like that."


Livianna looked up as she walked into the house, holding Nathaniel's hand she tried to keep enough distance between her and the ladies as to not put them at an unease. "Thank you, ma'am." Livianna said softly. Hearing Nathaniel she nodded and headed upstairs to her shared room (at least it was formally known as shared). "I'm going to grab some clothes, you go a head and grab some as well. She said softly, just loud enough for him to hear. Smiling up at him she kissed him on the cheek before walking to her boxes of stuff. Taking a deep breath she let it out slowly. Honestly she didn't need all this crap. Grabbing her clothes she started making a short list of stuff she'd keep when the time came to leave. 'Hopefully my leave isn't overdue already.' Liv thought to herself as she grabbed a towel and headed to the bathroom.

Lizzie smiled and then giggled hearing her love's joke. "I'll try not to." she replied lightly and then watched as he repeated the moves. He seemed to be doing alright, but not getting faster, just more precise. Once he stopped she walked over to him and then sighed. "Youjust have to... I don't know how to say it... Light a fire under your ass, or something!" she said and then laughed. "Dustan would be the best to explain this.... He's built just like you, but he is almost faster then me..." she mulled softly and then leaned up in tip toe and kissed his cheek.

Nathaniel smiled softly and then nodded. "I will then." he whispered and walked down the hall. He grabbed some new clothesland headed for the bathroom. Seeing Livianna heading down the hall as well he wrapped his arms around her happily and kissed her neck gently. He could feel her unease, her worry. Suddenly their was a cry from downstairs. "The baby is coming!" Yuki cried painfully down below the pack would be arriving swiftly. l

Nickoli sighed. "Great a fire under my ass sounds SO comfortable." He said with a laugh rubbing his head. He laughed some wrapping his arms around her when she kissed his cheek. "So what now?" He asked before his ears caught Yuki's scream. "I think we are needed in the house." He said grabbing her hand and heading towards the house as quickly as he could manage. Nickoli winced the closer he got. "I think she's in labor."


Livianna smiled seeing Nathaniel but gasped some when she heard the scream. She'd finished this part of school before this fiasco started and dropped her clothes pulling away from Nathaniel and running down the hall, down stairs, and towards Yuki. It was right then when she stopped realizing that most the woman in the house probably knew what to do and Lizzie would be a better nurse at this point in time. Slowing down she moved out the way, her mind fighting her want to help. "Can I help?" She offered instead.

Lizzie was shocked as she heard Yuki's scream and moved swiftly with Nickoli. She let go of his hand once they were at the back door and streaked inside. She knew that none of them knew how to medically dilliver a baby besides herself and maybe Livianna. Rushing inside Yuki nodded to Livianna and Lizzie hurried over. "Livianna, you know how to deliver a baby too right?" she asked fast, knowing they were going to have to move Yuki to the tub in the bathroom. Nathaniel hurried over, and directed the other women to give Yuki room, and to wait to be told how to help by the two girls who knew how to handle this situation.

Livianna nodded. "Yes indeed dee." She said moving over. "We can do it either here or in a tub. Depends on whether its possible to safely move her." She said like a college text book. Emergency deliveries or extremely quick labor was usually done where the woman falls, no joke, but in other cases at home deliveries took place in bathtubs or beds. Beds being the preferred of the two if there were enough people to both catch the baby, hold the legs, and the mothers hand, (more of a comforting thing). "Or we can take her to a room, Yuki what would you prefer? A bed, here, or the tub?" She asked not wanting to push the poor woman to move if she didn't think she could. Yuki was the one pushing a child out of her after all, she could feel what was happening, her and Lizzie only knew what to do medically.

Nickoli moved in and sighed. "Hey Livianna just like the woman in the library right?" He asked with a soft chuckle. "That was a noisy day." He commented walking over and having two of the woman get some cool water and rags. His calm demeanor was his way of suppressing his instincts around Livianna. She had him on edge but he wasn't going to make Yuki more uncomfortable.

Yuki looked up at the two girls, her breathing labored as the pain was obvious in her beautiful eyes. "The tub... I don't want to make a mess...." she finally got out and then Lizzie's gaze softened. Yuki was always the kind of girl to say something like that, she had never seen the little woman hurt anything, so a blood stained bed was out of the question. Just then Yuki's husband sprinted to her side and took her hand. "Im here Yuki... I'm right here..." he breathed and kissed the back of her hand. He barely seemed affected by Livianna's presence, but he was completely thinking about Yuki, to him she was his world. "Can you move her to the tub down the hall?" Lizzie asked and the large male nodded. Gently lifting his wife he walked down the hall to the bathroom and slowly set her down in the tub.

Livianna nodded moving out of the way. Watching as Yuki was moved she followed behind. "Nickoli get in here. We are going to need your help." She commanded and her brother was right behind her. "Alright Lizzie I'm going to stand on one side of her, if you don't mind I'd appreciate if you caught the baby." She smiled at her lightly. Her mood was light and airy. She wasn't going to have a worried or negative attitude around a woman in labor. "Alright, Yuki, we have to hold your legs so you don't injure your hips, is there anyone in particular you don't want doing that?" She asked trying to keep her comfortable.

Lizzie smiled and nodded to Livianna. "Nope, it's all good." she said reassuringly and Yuki seemed to be white as a sheet at this moment. The usually pale woman was just simply white at this point. "It's okay with whomever..." she rasped and then taking positions Lizzie decided it was coaching time. "I've taught you how to breath Yuki... And Im going to measure your contractions... Once we get the number I'm going to count down, once we hit zero I'm going to need you to push." she instructed in a kind but firm manner. Yuki nodded and looked to her husband, who brushed he'd hair from her face lovingly. "You're doing fine love... I'm right here." he whispered and she nodded. "I'm ready."

Livianna helped were she could though she couldn't help but smile some when she heard Yuki. It wasn't funny, not in the slightest but she still couldn't help it. She thinks she's ready until after that first push. She thought to herself as she gave instructions to some of the girls to go get towels and wash cloths, a receiving blanket, and an aspirator just in cause the baby couldn't get all the fluid out of its throat by itself. Not that she said that she just asked for one just in case. She added onto the list a rubber bands and a pair of really sharp scissors or a knife. This she sent for mentally so she didn't worry the new mother. Nickoli looked at her. "You seem to be enjoying this way to much." He said simply. "Some people just take pleasure in the strength of woman Nickoli, I'd love to see you try and do what Yuki is doing." She stated with a sly grin. Nickoli shivered at the thought and just continued to help.

Lizzie couldn't help but snicker at Nickoli as he shivered and then looked up at Yuki. "Alright Yuki, push." she instructed. With a cry of pain the soon to be mother did her best to push as she was instructed. After many many hours, there was a cry of a baby and Lizzie caught it. The two medically trained women finished up the delivery, and left the room to take care of the baby, and let Yuki's husband help her wash off. Holding the small child lizzie looked up at Livianna and a tear trickled down her cheek. "Its a girl..." she breathed and Nathaniel looked up shocked. "A girl?" he breathed and then grinned. "That's a blessing..." he breathed and then left to go tell the pack. "Female werewolves are extremely rare.... They hold alot of power.... And can many times hold other powers, like over the wind or something." she whispered.

Livianna sighed as she got a cleaned up. Looking at Lizzie she smiled some. "That's very good then. I'm sure Yuki will be very proud." She said softly before moving away from the baby. Ok it wasn't that she was afraid of children or something, she just didn't like the look of babies right after they were born. She wasn't a fan of the idea of birth, and quiet frankly she'd be pretty content never having one of her own.

Nickoli walked over and smiled. "Aww, look at her, she's a cutie!" He said with a grin. Looking at his sister he laughed. "What's wrong Liv? Scared a lil one like this is dangerous?" He questioned knowing quiet well what her problem was. "NO!" She snapped back in annoyance. "Its just not something I tend to throw myself into. " She said softly as she dried her hands and looked at the baby like it was almost alien like. "You mean you'd never have one of your own?" Nickoli questioned not knowing the answer to this one. Liv's eyes snapped at him flaring dangerously. "Not if I can help it." She stated plainly. before smiling at Lizzie, "Do you have this under control?" She asked wanting to get away from the house for a little bit.

Lizzie nodded to Livianna and smiled widely. "Any mother would be proud... She did exceptionally well." the blonde female agreed. Seeing Nickoli happily cooing at the child she nodded and giggled. "She's beautiful." she added lightly and then listened intently to Livianna's answer to her brother's questions. Lizzie was a bit surprised hearing that she didn't like babies, but then her face softened. Nathaniel was the same... He would be the kind of guy to just focase on his future wife and have a wonderful life with her. She couldn't really imagine him as a father, though she knew he had heart enough to raise a child if he wanted. "I've got everything covered, don't worry." she said and found Yuki was carried out of the bathroom with her husband and they both laid on their bed. Lizzie followed them in and then walked over, Yuki looked ready to pass out she was so tired. "Its a girl..." the blonde whispered and both parents looked shocked as the asian woman took her new born child into her arms. Knowing they wanted to be alone, Lizzie walked out and then closed the door behind her. "They are so happy." she announced gently to Nick and then leaned against the wall, she was a bit tired herself.

((Oh My Gosh I'm so sorry I've been gone the last couple days my computer broke. :( Back now though.))


Livianna nodded a little before walking up stairs. She went to the other bathroom avoiding the one Yuki had used. Taking a very quick shower she got dressed and slipped out of the house. Shivering she tried not to seem uncomfortable. Now that Yuki had, had her baby it was time to go. The debate still raged in her head, whether she should leave by herself or if she should take Nathaniel with her. Liv rubbed her head. The choices were both rather promising, one with a more depressed tone to it. Sighing she rubbed her head as she tried to think under the Egyptian heat.


Nickoli smiled. "They should be." He said looking her over. "You need to get cleaned up love." He said in a softer tone as he brushed her hair out of her face. Smiling he took in a deep breath and wrapped his arms around her. "What do you think of all that anyway? I know it totally freaks my sister out." Nick's voice was almost full of laughter as he said the last part. IT was cute how his sister would stick up for the pregnant people of this world but not ever want to engage in child labor herself.

((it's alright, it happens to all of us. ^^ though I don't know what to post as Nathaniel, he's keeping the pack calm still down in the living room.))

Lizzie smiled and happily leaned against Nickoli tiredly. She had been working hard at helping Yuki the best she could threw those many many hours of labor, everyone involved was tired. "A shower sounds so inviting." she breathed softly and then glanced up at Nickoli as he asked her the baby question, of course he would want to know. "I've always wanted to have a child..." she whispered and blushed softly. "Actually... I've always wanted a beautiful set of twins... Because my mom said that my twin... Was born dead... He didn't make it..." she whispered softly and sighed. "But four years ago... I was told it wasn't possible for me to have kids... I had gotten wounded, and it took something from me that I can never get back..." she said softly and a tear slipped down her cheek. "I'm honestly jelous of whoever can... Because they have the option of bringing a beautiful life into this world." she admitted and whiped her tears away. "I'm sorry... I didn't mean to cry..." she admitted sheepishly, and gave a small laugh, trying to smile.

Nickoli smiled and hugged Lizzie tightly. "Its alright, I understand." He said softly kissing her head. "You don't have to apologies for crying in front of me." He whispered softly kissing her cheek and running his hand down her arm. "So shower time." He said changing the subject back to something enjoyable again. He honestly hated seeing women cry, especially the ones he cared about. Lizzie's tears were like acid on his heart, so he refused to continue on a subject that upset her. His soul purpose today was going to be keeping her as happy as humanly/werewolfly possible.


((That's ok Nathaniel doesn't need to post anything right now. I'm just going to have Liv wonder on her own for a few posts.

BTW! Sorry for disappearing for, forever! I was kinda grounded in a since from Mene and was completely unable to get on... :( ))

Liz smiled brightly and then nodded. "Right, shower. We both need to shower." she added lightly and laced her hand with his. Nickoli made everything in her life so much brighter, and it was such a releaf. Smiling gently she led him to the bathroom attached to her room, and then pulled him inside. She started the water, before moving to grab them both towles and wash rags. Humming as she moved about on her mary way in getting things ready for their shower.

((Its alright, I was just worried about you. I'm glad you're alright though. ))