Moonspear blood of the dragon

When everyone arrived, Hydra looked them over. Each looked understandably worse for wear, and her eyes were not as hard as they often were as she reviewed them. Her gaze lingered upon Alya, and soon @Lyra was among them, mute and watchful in the backdrop. Hydra's eyes moved to her, and then, passed over the rest of their family. The life within her shifted, and she was reminded why she called them to her. 

Having already spoken with Arcturus and Dirge both on the matter, the last thing for her to do was announce it. With a breath, she began: Though our mourning has yet to end, time still goes on. So too shall we. My children are coming fast due, and I need all of you, now more than ever, to protect what is to come and what shall soon be. In my absence, while I whelp, my mate shall rule alongside me; Arcturus will be my second. Things will be different, now. While my cubs are young, we will not have visitors within the territory; any who are within the boundaries of our territory will be pack, and pack alone. Hydra did not suspect this to be challenged; they (her siblings, young and old alike) all knew how protective she had been over them. Her ferocity extended to those that would soon make their way into this world. She waited, watching the features of her family for any sign of discontent.