(his father) was curled up on a huge grizzly bear skin rug that was lying in middle of the room. right across from the fireplace. Solaris quietly walked towards his father as to trying not to wake him.

Atlantis had ears as sharp as nails. he could hear the slightest touch of someones feet (or paws in this case) on the ground nearly 30 feet away. he the eyes of an eagle. he could easely see the flutter of a butterflys' wings in zero visbility weather.

these are skills that Atlantis had learned while working for Sisqo as his top assassin and eventually his second in command. Solaris had know idea of the skills that his father had long since possessed. Still he persist trying to surprise his father with presence.

Atlantis heard him coming. he waited until Solaris was close enough to make his move. finally (to his son's surpise) he lept backwards over his head and knocked him clean off his feet. Atlantis was on top of Solaris in just a few short seconds. Solaris was simply astonished by what had just transpired.

Atlantis - (filled with joy) - Better luck next time eh my boy.

Solaris - I should've known that I wasn't going to be able to sneak past you. where you do that anyway. perhaps something from your dark past.

Atlantis - Yeah I guess you could say that. so what brings your here.

Solaris - I need your advice. about somethings. you and mom are the only ones I could think of that could possibly help me. you see, it's about Alura.

Atlantis - Whoa, this is serious.

Solaris - It's not like that.

Alfina - You know what heard? I heard you've been sleeping with Alura and that you even stayed the night with her on your birthday.

Solaris - (embarassed) - Where did you hear all this?

Alfina - It's all over town.

Solaris - (saying to himself) - Dixie! but how did she found out.

Atlantis - Did you say something son?

Solaris - No, not yet anyway. so, about my problem.

Alfina - Oh yes, please continue.

Solaris - Well, I think I should break things off between me and Alura. she's a nice girl and all but I just don't see her the same way she sees me. it was alot easier when we were just friends. but now things are more complicated. it's like, everything we do we have to do together. i'm used to doing everything on my own and making decisions of my own. i'm not as free now as I was then.

Alfina - Well thats what relationships is all about. trusting in one another, helping each other out. when you are in a relationship it's not just about you anymore. it's about you and your lover coming together as a team. now i'm not saying that you two have to do everything together.  but try to comprimise, and try doing things that each of you like to do.

Solaris - I know mom, but it's just to hard, too complicated.

Alantis - Relationships are never easy son. you don't know what to expect or know what might happen. you just have to try and take whatever life throws at you. Alura loves you, she wants to be with, she wants you to be there for her. she is doing everthing in her power to make this relationship work, why can't you.

Solaris - So what your saying is that I should talk to her and tell her how I truly feel.

Alantis - Well not exactly but that works to. 

Solaris knew what his parents had was true. in order for him and Alura to stay together as a couple instead of just a couple of friends. he must first put his trust in Alura and have faith that everything will work-out just fine

most imptantly he must trust in his self and his heart, for the true love in his heart shall set him free. 

Chapter nine

I was a very cold winter morning. Alura was up first thing still having the same sharp pains in her stomach that she's been feeling ever since yesterday. she has also been vomiting all morning long and at the same time her appitite increasing.

She then knew that something was seriously wrong with her. but she couldn't worry about that sort of thing right now. she had to focus all her attention to Solaris and find out why he has been avoiding her the way he is.

The pain she has been feeling is getting worse and worse every minuet. finally she couldn't take it moment longer. she let out a GIANT AND LOUD HOWL!!! waking every person in the house.

She then collasped onto the bed. Atina was awakend by her dogs loud screams. Atina hurried down the stairs while carrying Alura in her arms. Omarion and Apolla both got out of their bed and ran inside the living room as they heard their daughters thundering foot steps, coming down the stairs.

Apolla - (in a state of panic) - Oh Atina, whats wrong? and why are you carrying Alura.

Atina - (crying) - mommy, daddy, somethings wrong with Alura. I was asleep in my bed,but then I woke up when i heard Alura howling. she collasped and then fainted. I think she might be hurt or sick. she have also been vomiting alot lately.

Omarion - wow this is serious. go get dressed and we'll take her over to doc's office. maybe he can help.

Atina - (very happy) - Oh really? thank you daddy.

the family got on their coats, and walked out the front door. they got into the car and drove off. It didn't take them long to get to doc's office. it was 10:00 in the morning and Alura was still in pain and barely conscious. the family knocked on the door to the office.  finally, a tall skinny man with a small white beard opened the door.

Doc - Well....well...well.. fancy seeing you here. what can I do ya for?

Atina - pleas sir, my dog is sick and hurt. I don't whats wrong with her. can you please take a look at her?

Omarion - We will most greatly appreciate at it.

Apolla - We are also will to pay you. Alura is more than just a dog to us. she is a part of this family aswell and Atina's only friend. please help her.

Doc - Alright..alright....calm down...calm down. I'll see what I can do.

Atina - Oh thank you. thank you....thank you.....THANK YOU!!!

The family then followed doc into the doctors office. they then began telling him whats been going on with Alura. she's been every morning vomiting, having really bad stomach pains, and an increase of appitite.

After the doctor finished running his test. he went inside the waiting room with the cross family bringing Alura with him. Alura was completely recoverd and fully awake.  she ran over to Atina and jumped into lap. she even gave atina a lick on the face.

Doc - Well I think Alura is going to be just fine. you guys are lucky.

Apolla - so what was the matter?

Atina - yeah what was wrong with her?

Doc - It was nothing to serious. she is just going to have to be alot more careful with conditions she is in. at least for the next few weeks.

Omarion - what do you mean doc?

Doc - Oh honestly, do I have to spell everything out for you. Alura is going to be having pups soon. she is pregnant, and is going to be a mother.

The family stood in shock and but with big smiles across their faces. Alura was not pleased about this one bit. with the things thats happening with her and Solaris, she don't how she is going to make it or how things is going to work out in their relantionship.

Things are going to be getting alot more complicated. she really didn't want to become a mother,not now anyway. I mean she wanted be a mother but she thought it was way to soon. she wanted to until she was older and ready.

She knew had to talk to somebody right away. she was going to start showing soon. the pups weren't do for another eight weeks or so. she perished the thought at what her mother or her friends might think or worse what they might say. and what if Solaris finds out, she knew she had to tell him, but when? and how?

Chapter ten

 Later on that very same day, Solaris was walking down the street by himself thinking. he didn't know hwta to do, should he stay with Alura and work the problems they have out later? or should he just break things off completely thus, damaging his relationship and years of frienship they have shared in the past. 

Solaris was more confused than he has ever been. deep down, he really wanted to do the right thing and stay by her side. but it was just to hard and too cmplicated.

Solaris just stoped thinking for a moment and kept on walking. he held his head low to the ground. then heard what sounded like a croud full of people and falshing cameras. he walked over towards the direction where he heard the noises. he then squeezed through the croud.

He was not surprised one bit when he saw what they were actually taking pictures of or better yet who. it was Ashanti and Vega, his brother and sister also known as the most famous and the most popular dogs in town.

They were very well groomed from head to toe. freshly manicured paws, 26K diamond collars, the works. these were so luxurious , high-maintenanced dogs. they aren't even pure-bred dogs, they were just simply beautiful. Solaris was now ahead of the croud. he stood directly in front of them.

Ashanti - hey little brother, glad you could see. want to join us in a photo-op moment. all you need is a good touch up.

Vega - Yeah, we can comb your fur with our paws. we can also lick your face clean for you. come on we're family.

Solaris - Thanks for the invite you guys but I have something important to take care first. maybe someday I might actually join you two in the spot-light.

Ashanti - If this is about you wanting to break up with Alura we already know.

Solaris - You do How? then again, nothing gets past you guys does it.

Vega - Actually it's not like that at all. mom and dad had told us whats been going with you two. and your right, if you don't have those type of feelings for her you should tell her. that way, you guys could break up and