I was talking to the others Mud101. Sorry this fic is taking so long...writers block will do that to you *hears Mel screaming for joy* QUIET MEL!
Chapter 10
At first the clan didn't know how to react to Spider being jumped like that. They weren't sure whether to fight or flee. That is until they heard Spider laughing. Now totally confused, they backed up a bit, heads low and whining slightly.
"It's ok!" They finally heard Spider say from under the slig pile, "I know them! Aw gerroff guys before you smother me!"
The sligs hooted with laughter and got off them. As soon as they did, however, Spider pounced on them, giving them all a big hug.
"I missed you guys."
"We missed yer ter Spider." one of the sligs said with a whezz, "Can we breathe now?"
"Oops...sorry." Spider said with a chuckle as he left them go.
"Spider..." Shriek asked, timidly, "who are they?"
"Well the short one is Rik." Rik folded his arms and huffed.
"Yer had ter comment on that...." Rik muttered.
"The other's are Tok, who is a bit hot headed."
"Ha ha..." Tok sarcasticly, "Funny."
"You are and yer know it." one of the others said with a soft spoken voice.
"Blah blah blah..." Tok said with a flap of a hand.
Spider chuckled and continued, "The soft spoken one is Bas and the...greasy one is Ner."
"Hey I cleaned up!" Ner protested.
"Considering how much you stay in that workshop of yers I am surprised yer not made of grease by now." Tok said with a chuckle.
"Hey! If didn't you lot would still be stuck with those inferior industrial pants!"
"Feh...all yer so called 'new' model is is a revamped industrial type..."
Spider quickly noticed that those two might start coming to blows soon, so he decided to put a stop to the fight before it started. He made a quick, sharp, and loud bark. It didn't actually mean anything...but it made them jump and got their attention. He had to use it a couple times when a couple of his clan started bickering.
"Anyway, these four I raised from the time they were sliglets and I was their Alpha until I left." Spider said.
"Yep that's right." Tok said proudly, then he looked at the clan standing behind Spider, "and they are?"
"Well you've already met Goliath..." Spider said, somewhat embaressed, pointing at the huge Drakkic in the back.
"Name suits him..." Tok muttered, "and the others?"
Spider named each of his clanmates, pointing at each of them as he said their names. Each Drakkic gave a quick nod of acknowledgement (though Delta just snorted and Kilk gave them a big broad mischievous grin).
"And this..." Spider said as he walked over and put his arm around Shriek, who purred, "pretty lady is Shriek, my mate."
The four sligs nodded in acknowledgement.
"So yer all crossbreeds I take it." Bas asked.
"Yes, but we call ourselves 'Drakkics', not crossbreeds now." Spider said.
"Ah...why is that?"
Spider was about to explain when he saw Skan approach, with a worried look on his face.
"What's up Skan?" he asked.
"The council wants ter see yer..." Skan replied, "Right away."
Spider visably winced.
"I bet I know what it's about..." he said, passing a quick glance at Goliath. "Shriek..."
"I am coming with you." Shriek said before he could finish, "I have a feeling someone will need to be there with you to help keep your temper in check and who better then me?" Shriek gave him a sweet smile.
"Alright..." Spider said with a sigh, but couldn't help smiling back at her.
"Hoth...yer in charge until I come back."
"Yes Spider." Hoth said with a nod.
"Alright...lead the way Skan."
Skan nodded and lead Spider and Shriek toward the council building.
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