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So how did our babies spend Christmas and holidays? Were they working? Or did they get some time to enjoy their alone time? Celebrate the Christmas and new year?

It was a very busy festive period for the boys. Their first ever Christmas together was a bit awkward because Daryl really had no idea what the hell was going on. The closest Wolves have to a festive season is when they celebrate the Winter Solstice, spending the longest night of the year shifted in their feral forms and celebrating, singing to the Lady Luna, hunting together, usually one large hunt for one large, or significant kill. Instead of sticking to hunting the weak or ill as wolves normally do, they will come together as a pack (or even as smaller local packs joining together for one night of festivities) and take down the strongest prey. The leader of the herd, the deer with the largest antlers, bison, caribou, big horn sheep, elk, moose, wild pigs, musk ox, mountain goats etc. are the ones that are hunted down and killed for a pack wide feast, as a display of the unity of wolves, their strength and as a sacrifice to the Lady Luna in thanks for all she has given. Wolves will often begin travelling from miles around a few days before the Solstice to meet up with one another, joining together, greeting each other and any old rivalries that may exist are forgotten about for the time being (much like human holiday periods). They meet at the ancient wolf breeding grounds, or upon places of wolf importance, stay as one huge pack for a day and enjoy the rush of feral blood through them all. Since it’s the longest night of the year, they of course sing to the Lady Luna, enjoy feeling the touch of her moonbeams upon their fur and have playfights with each other. So Daryl of course spends time away from Shane for a few days before Christmas, being a full on wolf and loving getting to spend time with Merle and other wolves. After they’ve been partners for a while, they of course have the festive period together. When Daryl returns from the Solstice, they finish off the last of their shopping, with Shane sharing little traditions that run in his family. Daryl is a little intrigued with the carol singing that they go to on Christmas Eve, he finds it pretty awesome and very alike to howling, but Shane does try to get him to sing the actual words. It’s enjoyable, wrapped up in hat and scarves, mittens on and the pair of them joining in with the crowd to sing along. It’s enjoyable, and a nice way to end the run up to the big day. They spend Christmas eve night together, hot chocolate, watching Die Hard (Shane’s tradition), eating Christmas candies and making sure they’re ready for the next day, getting presents under the tree etc.Christmas morning, even through they’re both adults, they’re up early, too excited to sleep and wanting their presents. Daryl opens his with relish, tearing at wrapping paper with his teeth, growling and enjoying the act of ‘killing’ the paper before getting his gifts. The fact he’s getting stuff for no reason is definitely enjoyable, and he likes that Shane always gets him the perfect gifts, even Stryker the squirrel gets a mini stocking with new supplies to patch up the hole in his side that’s been getting worse. Daryl may not have had many Christmases before, but he tries his best with gifts for Shane, and none of them are dead animals this year. New clothing for them both, some new wolfie/dog things for Daryl, framed pictures of them both for the apartment, joke gifts, some stuff for the car, tickets to that football thing Shane likes, loads of different things for them both to enjoy. Breakfast is usually Christmas chocolate and candy as they get ready to head off and enjoy visiting family. First stop is Shane’s parent’s house, both of them getting a lot of cuddles and kisses, Shane’s mom always worries about them and mentions having to fatten them up. Every year they get a new matching pair of Christmas jumpers to wear, and of course they oblige and wear them, posing for festive photos together to add to the collection. Shane’s mom always makes them a Christmas hamper full of food, and Shane always has it for that awkward week between Christmas and New Years where you don’t want to cook real meals and instead live off junk food. They get gifts, see various members of Shane’s family that turn up, including a great aunt that insists on kissing on the lips for some reason, and Shane always has to remind Daryl that no that doesn’t mean he can lick. After a couple of hours they say their farewells and go to the next stop on their busy Christmas day, armed with a Christmas cake made by Shane’s mom to bring along to dinner. The Grimes house is of course very alive with excited Carl who needs to show Shane and Daryl all the awesome things Santa brought him, and a babbling baby Judith who is more than happy with wrapping paper and boxes let alone the gifts inside them. There are more presents to unwrap, festive crap on the tv that no one likes but they have it on in the background because it’s tradition of course, and Lori is always teasing about their matching sweaters. It’s a little frantic, a little hectic, there are gifts being taken out to the car, food ready to be taken along, and somehow in all the insanity they manage to get everyone in the vehicles and of to their next stop. The Greene’s family farm is always everyone’s stop for dinner. Everyone has brought along something to add to the table, the turkey is almost ready when they arrive (and Shane has to keep an eye on Daryl to make sure he’s not sneaking any before it’s carved), and they assist in getting the table set up. Everyone is there, from Maggie’s other half Glenn, to people from the Greene’s church group like T-Dog, Jaqui, Andrea, Amy, Dale, Carol and Sophia. Fuck it, I want all of Team Family there, and the Greenes are the kind of family where more is the merrier, and they always have space for one more. It’s crammed, Daryl is practically in Shane’s lap (not that he minds) at the table, everyone is knocking elbows, passing plates and the chatter is so alive and warm and friendly, a true big old fashioned Christmas with Hershel carving the turkey after they’ve all said grace. Daryl isn’t really used to having such a big pack around him, but he loves it because in some ways humans and wolves are not very different at all. Just as in his culture, they all come together at this time of year, feast together, share smiles and play games together, as one big family unit. In some ways it’s so new and exciting that he doesn’t know where to look, but in other ways, it’s so comfortable and feeling like home that he doesn’t miss being with other wolves at all. Of course, after dinner everyone is sitting around, stuffed full of good food and talking, playing crappy party games and opening more gifts that everyone bought each other. It’s manic, but it’s real and alive and he loves that. So usually as the evening draws in and everyone is settling to watch ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’, Daryl has crawled himself into Shane’s lap, arms around his neck, face buried into his shoulder and giving a happy whine about it all. He’s still not too sure on some of the traditions, there isn’t really a kill like there is at the climax of all wolf events, but even if it’s knew, it’s awesome, and he loves spending every second of it with his mate. Shane pets him, scratches behind his ears and holds him close, letting him nuzzle and groom him in the lazy evening. They share small kisses, and usually by the end of it they’ve fallen asleep in the chair, Shane snoring lightly with his puppy in his arms, and Daryl still with his tongue poking out from where he’d been grooming him. Yeah maybe it’s not the most conventional Christmas in the world, but it’s perfect, and they love it. 

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When on patrol Daryl is always on his best behaviour. He's working so of course he's making sure to stay alert, to keep an eye on things and protect the humans. Usually he prefers being in feral form, he feels safer when around that many humans. There is one problem, though he wants to give a good impression of weres, sometimes people with pet him without asking and make him jump. Thankfully he doesn't snap anymore, but he doesn't like kids with sticky fingers rubbing on his fur.

He can't help but be jumpy because of his awful past and lack of experiences in the human society. He knows they have no intention of harming him, especially kids, but he just can't help it. Luckily he has his human now, his mate who reassures and consoles him easily by petting and rubbing the back of his ear, and he's grateful for it, licking the human's hand to thank him, pressing himself against his legs, head butting him affectionately.

Daryl doesn't think of himself as a hoarder, but that's mainly because he doesn't know what one is. Thing is, being a werewolf he's never grown up with much, so having a permanent space that is his and no one else can touch is amazing. It also means that he likes to keep things. Stryker of course gets pride of place, but he also has snacks, bottle tops, some of Shane's shirts, paperwork, cushions, toys, a random assortment of crap that he loves stashed under his bed. Shane thinks it a problem.

So whenever Shane notices some of his things can't be found, he goes to Daryl's bed and slides his arm under it, groping in a pile of stash until he finds his socks or boots or something.

After the incident with Sophia, they keep in contact with her and the follow up to the incident. They help them find a home away from Ed, and go through the whole court process to get Ed's rights taken away from him to see Sophia. And every single court appearance, Daryl is there by Sophia's side, not saying anything, sometimes human, sometimes feral, but always there to give her strength and someone to cling to when it gets too hard.

Carl has a tough time at school when he becomes a teenager. He's self conscious, and even worse, a little bullied too. Daryl can smell it on him and sometimes walks him to school, or comes to pick him up to check he's okay. One time he catches the kids shoving at Carl, and though he knows it's the biggest rule -never hurt a child- he does get very defensive and snarl at them, barking and daring them to touch Carl again. The bullies are afraid of course, terrified and backing away, when Carl steps in to save them. He doesn't even have to shout, simply raises his voice, sets a hand on Daryl's side and gets his attention. Simply telling him to 'stop' and Daryl is immediately listening, silencing himself and rounding to Carl's side, awaiting the pup's next words. Still, Daryl makes sure to show off his teeth and claws before leaving.

Man I love Daryl being supportive and protective over the kids. I imagine it'd be easy for Carl to be with Daryl and talk to him about the problems he has in school (because, you know, sometimes there're things you don't want to talk to your parents and don't want them to fuss over.) Daryl's a good friend for the kids (Carl, Sophia and Judy), he listens to them intently, does never judge them, helps them in his own way.

When Lori is pregnant with Judith and she's getting excited about it, she decides to take up knitting. Carl doesn't want to be her model to try on new things, luckily Daryl is there to help protect the expecting mother and her pup. So he gets dragged into Lori's knitting frenzy, sometimes tangled in wool, other times he's trying on hats and lil booties on his paws. Then Lori's habit gets out of hand and he ends up with matching sweaters for him and the new born baby.

Oh no that's too cute isn't it? Daryl sits beside Lori, determined to protect her and her pup, but sometimes ends up playing with a ball of yarn, his muzzle tangled up with wool, which makes her giggle and she would videotape him and send the video to Rick and Shane. Judith would get the idea that Daryl is her brother when she's little because look we're in the same sweaters!

Daryl loves mouthing at Shane. Usually they'll spend an evening together, Shane sprawled on the couch reading a book or watching the game, with Daryl on the floor beside him, lounging about and mouthing on Shane's fingers lightly. Inbetween licking at his fingers of course. His silly human needs to be licked and kissed, and Shane rubs behind his wars every so often and if Daryl wriggles up and flops on his side, then he gets tummy rubs too.

No parts of Shane's body haven't get mouthed by Daryl, but his fingers are definitely an easy target loved by Daryl a lot. Daryl does it a lot when they're at home but of course he does when outdoors as well, like when they're in the cruiser, Shane in the driver's seat and Daryl in the passenger's, Daryl takes Shane's hand and mouthes on his fingers, absentmindedly or nervously.

I feel that Shane snapchats and vines all of Daryl's mischievous adventures. He's kinda popular and they have an official Lycan Unit tumblr and twitter they update so people begin to lose their assumptions about werewolves. After all it's a little hard to be scared of them after you've seen one with his head stuck in a box and panicking because he can't get out, with Shane cackling in the background as he films it.

Wish I could follow all of their accounts! Official LU tumblr (or twitter or fb or whatever) would display how competent and adorable and silly they're, they'd post a picture of them forcing a offender down to the ground being all professional and stern, then post such a silly video.

The first few times they get together Daryl spends a lot of time exploring Shane's body. He may have a human side himself, but he can't lie beside his own body and trail his fingers over each inch until he knows what it all looks like. So he will just go over his body perfectly, exploring it all, finding out what each span of skin tastes like, what it feels like and how much does Shane like feeling him against that part? He's a curious puppy really.

Oh it would drive Shane crazy. Puppy's curious eyes and hands and tongue would be too much. And eventually Daryl would get the same treatment from his human.

Shane has to introduce Daryl to so many little things that he never appreciated before. Like holding hands. At first Daryl thinks that Shane is worried about him wondering off or getting lost, he doesn't realise it's a sign of affection and attachment because wolves don't have that. But he gets to teach Shane things in return, like giving submissive licks to the side of his mouth to end a disagreement. It's an even exchange.

Aww. When Daryl learns it he'd be inclined to hold hands with anyone he cares about, like Carl, Rick, Lori and make them surprised. It'd be cute. Sometimes Shane forgets they're in public and licks to the side of Daryl's mouth like wares, but he's a public display of affection guy in the first place, so what's the problem?

Sometimes Daryl cannot sleep. His wolf blood makes him need less sleep unless he's exhausted. He's a predator and usually his instincts call on him to be up with the moon so he gets restless. However, he also wants to be with Shane and fortunately his partner doesn't mind being woken up in the middle of the night by a werewolf nipping at his ears and humping against his back.

Yeah yeah it's just one of their usual nights. Daryl gets restless and Shane needs to wrestle him down. Sometimes they fall into a sleep shortly after that, their arms and legs all tangled together, but more often than not they need to get off before going back to sleep.

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Started reading Lycan Unit yesterday. THIS IS SO ADDICTIVE AND PERFECT.

Yes it is! Hopefully I’ll be able to update it sooner rather than later, I’ve got tonight planned just for writing so if nothing else I intend to get more ideas fleshed out and things planned for the future. Lycan Unit is one of my babies, and hopefully in the future I’ll be able to adapt it into something that could be published. If there’s enough interest of course, might even commission Masa to use some of her amazing Lycan Unit artwork in it. Glad you’re enjoying it so far!