AAN: Woo-hoo I am on a role W00t been awhile since I felt like writing like this. I hope you all enjoy this chapter. Please R&R.

Puppy Problems

Holly woke feeling the pup next to her breast snuggling against her; she looked down smiling at the tiny pup wondering if he saw her as his mother now. She moved to hold him close and rest her head on Genki's chest. Only with that movement did she notice a sharp pain in her abdomen. She recognized the pain knowing what it was already and not looking forward to the next few days. Glancing at Genki she decided to sleep a bit longer and delay the pain as much as she could. A blush covered her cheeks as she realized Genki would know of her predicament as soon as he woke since he was in his wolf form. The blush faded a little remembering Genki's promise to help her through the pain but returned wondering how he would do such a thing. The pup squirmed now trying to feed from her breast, only worsening her blush. She shook Genki gently,

"Genki, the pup needs some milk." He opened an eye not thrilled at the hour he was up but rose carefully and went down stairs to get the milk mix. Holly had no choice but to quickly change and move to the rocking chair in his room, trying to sooth the pup until the food arrived. When Genki returned he noted the pup trying to feed from Holly and her blush. Giving her the bottle he watched silently as the pup began to feed. His nose caught a new and different scent, glancing to the bed he noticed a dark spot on the sheet and with a few deep breaths determined what it was. He kneeled near Holly a moment noting she seemed to be trying to focus on the pup.

"You're in pain aren't you?" she bit her lip and nodded.

"Yes… its my…"

"I know. I will get you something for the pain." She blushed crimson as he walked to his bag for some medicine. Pouring some water from the pitcher on his dresser he brought her the pills and a glass of water. "Here this should atleast dull the pain if not numb it." she looked at the small blue oval shaped pills a moment before taking them and popping them into her mouth, then drinking the water. He gripped her hand gently, nuzzling her and whispering, "You are a fine mother, Holly."

"Thank you, Genki." Her voice soft as a blush covered her cheeks. As soon as the pup was settled again he walked Holly down stairs and made breakfast for her, for a change. Holly's pain subsided for a while because of the medicine Genki gave her. Hoping to find a better remedy he went into town after giving Holly a break to take a bath and eat.

He stopped into Athena's shop.

"Wise Athena I need you help. I'm not sure how much about Holly you know but her monthly brings her great pain. I'm concerned, I gave her some medication from my land but I was hoping you have a better remedy for the situation." His voice hushed but not embarrassed, he knew he was being stared at still.

"Come inside with me young man." He followed her into her shop, she motioned him into the back where he saw a great many things used to make herbal remedies. "Holly told me of her predicament. I may know more then you about it actually."

"I can believe that."

"I want you to look at this chart. Do you know what it is?"

"Yes, that's a woman's womb, correct?"

"Very good young man, part of her problem is due to the damage done. Part of it is not. I talked with Harvey once we know that there is a blockage here and here." She pointed to the fallopian tubes on the chart. "But we also know the muscles become very tense during her time of the month and cause even more pain and some swelling. If you can get her consent, you could massage these muscles and help relax the pain." He nodded.

"I will talk with Holly about that. Will that relieve all the pain though or unblock the fallopian tubes?" he gestured to the correct points when the woman rose a brow at him. "We have complicated names for simple things in my culture. Rather dumb really."

"No, but I have a potion you can give her." Athena went over and grabbed a dark red potion and handed it to him. "I am interested in this medicine you gave her… did it relieve her pain?"

"Yes, for now it has. I just think it would be nice if she didn't have to take medicine each month for this." Athena grinned,

"Bring me some of this medicine next time you come into town and you can have the potion. Fair trade?"

"That's more then fair. Are you sure you don't want any money for this?"

"Yes, young man I am sure. If you impress me enough I might be able to find a remedy for the blockage. It will take Harvey and I working together though. And if you have any knowledge of a females body…as you seem to do. I would not mind your help in this."

"Alright, though I am not certain Holly will feel about this…I will consult her. I don't want her to feel uncomfortable about my helping her in that way. I will let you know when I return with the medicine."

"Very well. Now go on she needs that." He nodded and let rather quickly with bottle.

When he got back Holly looked at him oddly knowing where he had been. He motioned to her to follow him into the den.

"Holly, I'll get us some tea, then we need to talk alright?" she nodded unsure of what to think of all this. He returned with a tray with a teapot, honey, and teacups. He gladly poured the tea and added the honey she liked. Taking the pup from her he placed the youngster in to a chair next to the love seat they sat on. He carefully placed a small blanket around the pup, and then returned to sit next to Holly who was now sipping her tea.

"What's going on, Genki? I know you went to see Athena."

"I'm worried about you. You know I don't like to see you in pain. I went to her for help. True those pills worked but I'd like to find a more permanent solution."

"And she gave you that?" she motioned the bottle of deep red liquid.

"Yes, she said it would help with the pain. But she also told me how I could help lessen the pain for you if you will allow it." She raised a brow in interest, "She told me that part of the pain comes from the muscles around your womb and in the wall of your womb tightening up and swelling. She went on to say if I were to massage these muscles they would release and thus lessening the pain. Though it wouldn't stop the pain completely, which is why she gave me the potion to do the rest." He glanced at her face now wondering what her feelings on the subject were. Her face was unreadable. "I won't force you to let me help. And I know this will probably be uncomfortable for us both… I will not touch you there unless you want me to do this." She said nothing for a while, Genki took this time to wait patiently and sip his tea. After what seemed like an eternity Holly finally answered him.

"Genki, I know you are concerned for my welfare… but I'm not certain I would be comfortable with this." She gritted her teeth a moment then continued. "Since the incident I have not allowed anyone but Doctor Harvey touch me there…"

"Holly, I know you are sensitive there but was it not you the other night you were trying to bed me? Despite the pain?" She looked down to her hands in her lap now.

"Genki… I don't know what over came me that night… I'm sorry if I mislead you and grateful that you stopped me." She felt his hand on her shoulder.

"I know, Holly, please reducing or stopping the pain is the first step to getting your womb fixed. Please trust me. I will not disappoint you." She glanced to his eyes seeing an intense love and dedication in them.

"I will trust you, but when I say to stop I expect you to do so."

"I will follow what you say." He gave her a small kiss on her cheek then continued, "I was speaking to Athena and she thinks that if she and Doctor Harvey team up they might be able to help you. They also want my help for some reason… I'm not certain why yet. It may be a simple case of needing my artistic side or they think I as a werewolf can do something. I want you present when I go to meet with them…you deserve to have the final say in this." She seemed shocked a moment.

"I know you promised to help me. But I never expected this…. I'll go with you. Thank you for considering my feelings first, Genki."

"You're welcome. Do you feel up to having someone help you with the pup today? I can get someone other then Cloud Berry to come and help you." She took her time thinking on this.

"Let Cloud Berry come. I need to prove my worth to her and my dominance."

"Spoken like a true alpha female." He nipped her ear softly before giving her a gentle kiss. "I shall get her. Just make sure you learn what you need from her. Soon you won't need her help."

He retrieved Cloud Berry quickly before grabbing his work tools and the medication he owed Athena. Then he headed to Athena's to give her the news and fours small pills.

"Holly says she'll meet with you and Harvey as well as allow me to help." He handed over the small blue pills. "That's two doses worth." The elderly woman nodded.

"I will meet with Harvey then and confirm with him and send word to you." He nodded then headed to Larry's shop ready for the days work load and training.

"Alright today you learn gold and silver smithing. And you teach me some more of this wire wrapping and make a few pieces for me."

"Will do Larry, let's get started."

Cloud Berry found herself welcomed into the house the pup seemed to be doing well but Holly had a lot to learn.

"Your reek of barrenness. I don't see how he stands you."

"Look Cloud Berry I may seem less then fit to be his female to you but I have more worth then you realize. You will know your place and you will stop these ridiculous disrespectful comments." Cloud Berry scoffed at this.

"And what are you going to do human? You have little power against me." Holly placed the pup on the table and threw Cloud Berry to the floor with a martial arts move Hare had shown her.

"I have enough strength to beat you beta." The female growled but when Holly grabbed her muzzle and lowered her head with force and made a growling noise the females ears tilted back and she whined.

"I am sorry alpha female, forgive me." I was actually beaten by this human woman… maybe she is stronger then I thought.

"You are forgiven. Now I need to know what to do with our young guest." Wow that move actually worked… Genki and Hare were both right. Cloud Berry began explaining basics as they sat down to have tea and feed the young pup.

By the time Genki returned he found Holly and Cloud Berry on the couch talking in depth about something. He smiled to them both.

"I see you ladies worked things out. I'm glad. No more infighting right, Cloud Berry?"

"Yes, Alpha." She glanced to Holly a moment. "Your female knows all she needs to about wolf pups, plus some."

"Good. You no longer have to come here, but if you and Holly wish to help each other feel free." He glanced to Holly.

"Cloud Berry, I would appreciate your company and help if you are willing to give it."

"I would be honored alpha female." She bowed her head to Holly.

"Holly, let us get dinner ready. Cloud Berry, can you hunt with the males tonight?"

"I can Alpha." With this final comment she left for the den.

"Holly, would you come with me to the den tomorrow? I want you to meet the rest of the pack, and for them to get used to you."

"Are you sure we shouldn't wait till next week?"

"Waiting will not help. They might as well know now Holly and settle the dispute now."

"If you think it will help…." He came over to hold her from behind.

"I'm not doing this to hurt you…"

"I know… it's just difficult for me."

Dinner was very noisy with questions about the pack, Genki's job, and what was happening between Holly and Him. Genki ignored as much as he could of the relationship questions but answered a lot of questions about the pack and his work. Hare caught him off guard with a strange question.

"Genki my boy, don't werewolves have the ability to turn people into werewolves?"

"Yes, we do… and I would prefer the name Loup Garou or Garou please. Why do you ask?"

"If you changed Holly would it fix the damage?" Genki glanced to Holly seeing worry in her eyes and embarrassment.

"Guys don't bug him with such questions." She attempted to differ the question.

"Holly, Hare is right. That might work. However I think that would be over kill to fix the problem. And, Hare, it would be much harder on Holly for me to do that. Not to mention painful. Transformations are not at all painless until you have done them at least 500 times. It would be worse on a human who was changed though." He glanced to Holly silently telling her he had no intention of doing any such thing to her.

"Hare, you are such a moron…you never thought about whether it would cause Holly more pain or not." Tiger accused. Before long as usually they were fighting on the floor.

"Genki… I wouldn't want to be changed even if it would give me a fertile womb; I want to stay as I am."

"I know. I was never planning to ask you at all." She nodded. Genki helped her clean up and played with Marie for a little while. Then joined Holly to put her to bed.

Holly and Genki went into Genki's room tired from their long days.

"Holly, do you want me to try that tonight?" she glanced at him nervous about this.

"Yes, the pain is getting worse. Let's change first and blow the candle out." He gave her a strange look but did as she asked blowing the candle out. He heard rustling of clothes near him, as he removed his shirt.

"Lay down on your back… I'll try to do this in the dim moon light without touching you wrongly, alright?"

"Yeah… that's fine." She lay down, feeling the bed sag she knew he was on the bed now. Her pulse quickened as he straddled her legs and made a safe guess where to rest his hands. His guess was close he felt her stomach first what he hadn't expected was for her to be naked where he was to massage. He blushed crimson in the darkness and his fingers found the scar and moved his hands over her womb. After a few seconds of carefully feeling her muscles he located the tightened muscles and began to massage them. Holly bit her lip for a moment as the pain worsened then released. She too was crimson cheeked with a blush. He felt her tense under his hands and softly spoke to her,

"If you don't feel comfortable with this just let me know and I will stop. I know your either scared or discomforted because you're all tense."

"Genki… this is… frightening for me but I trust you. I'll try to relax now… your just embarrassed as I am aren't you?" her hand moved to his face caressing his hot cheek. He is blushing… I guess I am not the only one uncomfortable with this

"Yes, Holly I am… I never expected you to remove your clothing for this…."

"I thought it would help you…."

"It is but I… its difficult for me to touch you this way… especially when your naked… just cause I don't want to hurt you and this is very… tempting…" his voice becoming a whisper. So he does feel the desires of being a man with a woman… but he doesn't listen to them.

"Genki, we could always do something…"

"No. For right now I want to build our relationship on love not sex. There will be a time for sex later." For a moment his embarrassment vanished as he strongly denied his desires again.

"Genki… you're a gentleman I will give you that."

"Thank you I try to be… is this helping with the pain?" his embarrassment returning.

"Yes, very much so… it feels good… almost like a soothing rub."

"I'm glad, let me know when you think its fine for me to stop." She stayed silent a few minutes longer enjoying the soothing touch and noticing he didn't have any problems with her scar. "I think I will be fine now."

"Alright." He stopped allowing his fingers to trace part of her scar momentarily. "Holly I want you to know that I think your beautiful, all of you. And your scar only shows how strong you are not how weak you are." His voice like a cooing dove now despite his were form.

"Thank you Genki that means a lot. More then you realize." He would smile at her as he lay down to rest. He felt her get up for a moment when she returned she was clothed. He relaxed as he held her close, protectively and lovingly. "Sweet dreams my soul mate." Holly turned crimson in the darkness of their room.

"Sweet dreams to you as well my alpha." Her voice very soft. He nuzzled her as he felt the young pup join them. Holly was surprised to feel him walk over let alone jump onto the bed. "I guess he is strong huh, Genki?"

"Yes, he is. Rest and hold him close." She felt the pup snuggle against her chest and Genki's. She indeed held him close as they settled down to sleep.