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rubinaito
January 16th, 2018, 08:14 PM
Okay!
Okay.
Okay
Ok
ok

Like Star's suggestion, we'll do what we're doing with Clawsdale and just hop universes when things get too intense and thus shut down the roleplay. We shall stitch this group together!

You all know your characters~

Since Taz doesn't come in until a little later, Random Melody could start?

Christmas Star
Shadomaru

Random Melody
January 16th, 2018, 09:08 PM
(YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS)
Kion sighed as he padded through the Pridelands, trailing along behind Bunga as the honey badger leaped ahead, chattering on and on about no particular subject, commenting on and on about the sky or the birds or the grass or the trees or fighting or the hyenas or the Outlands while Kion nodded along absently, padding behind him quietly. Normally he'd be leading, but he was kind of distracted today. Mostly because lastnight he'd had a nightmare. And it wasn't about Lucifer, surprisingly. No, the tiger was absent from his dreams much to his delight and confusion. Instead there was fire. Everywhere, all over the Pridelands, burning down everything. And everybody was dead. Everybody except Kion. Thing was, it wasn't the fire that killed them. While the flames lapped at everything, burning everything to the ground, surrounding Pride Rock, Kion stood over his family, claws unsheathed, blood staining his fur--

The cub visibly shuddered, his fur prickling uneasily. It wasn't rare for him to have dreams like this, but the Lucifer-nightmares had made him forget all about them. So when this one hit, it was unexpected and downright terrifying. But it was just a nightmare. And it didn't mean anything. But still.... It unnerved him. Why would he have such vivid, horrifying dreams anyway? The golden cub sighed and shook his head, forcing himself to at least try to focus on Bunga, who was still chatting about nonsense.

##

Claire didn't think she'd ever been so angry in her life, but right then? Right then Claire was beyond furious. Within a day her whole life, her job, everything she'd worked for, it was all gone. All of it. Destroyed. Thrown away. Killed along with Lucifer. The brown lioness cub snarled to herself, tail whipping back and forth as she stalked through the desert toward the border. She hardly noticed she was crossing into the Pridelands, but honestly she didn't even care. She wanted to yell. Shout. Claw something. Bite something. Set something on fire. Blow something up.

Back in the desert she could've handled the anger by building, adding onto the Sabers camp, or yelling at a few incompetent, ignorant, arrogant slaves who thought fighting back was a way to go. Some of them reminded her of Kion. Kion, who had done just as much, if not more, for the Sabers as Claire had. And for a second, a split second, she wondered what he'd think, how he'd feel about knowing Lucifer was dead. Knowing everything they'd worked for was gone.

Narrowing her eyes, Claire straightened and forced her fur to flatten, finally focusing ahead. Man, she needed to break something.

##

Kila sighed to herself as she padded through the Outlands, flicking dust and pebbles up as she went, her head tilting and her amber eyes narrowing down toward the ground. The golden cub's nose twitched as she lowered her head, pressing her nose to the ground and giving a quick sniff, wanting to see if she could scent any hyenas. Bad idea. Dust flew up into her nose instantly, and with a surprised yelp, she jerked her head up and gave a loud, powerful sneeze that sent her stumbling back, falling back onto her rump. She shook her head, eyes going wide as she rubbed at her nose, grumbling. "Stupid Outlands..."

There was a low chuckle and suddenly a tail was wrapped around her shoulders, a nose pressed to her head, and Kila instantly pushed herself up, a low purr beginning to rumble in her chest. There was a louder purr in response, and a soft voice that cooed; "Sweetheart, it's just nature. It's just the earth, how it is. Besides," The voice took on a playful tone. "You should know better than to breathe in dust."

"I wanted to see if I could scent any hyenas, my bad," Kila said musingly, tipping her head back to look up. A white-furred lioness with jet black paws and ears stood there, bright green eyes filled with pure affection staring down into hers. Kila just smiled, but it wavered, turning into a frown as her gaze fixed onto the lionesses shoulder. There was a wound where a bullet had grazed her, with dried blood around it, but it didn't seem to be bleeding anymore. It wasn't deep, but it was bad. "Are you okay, Kiyu?"

"I'm quite alright, dear." Kiyu paused, her green gaze shifting toward her shoulder for a moment. Then she shrugged, ignoring the sting, and lowered her head to rasp her tongue over Kila's ears gently. "Are you okay, Angel? You were very brave back there."

"I'm fine." Kila's gaze stayed fixed intently on the wound for a very long time before she reluctantly looked back up at Kiyu, shuffling a little closer to rub her head against the older lionesses chest. "I wasn't that brave. I was terrified.."

"Being brave doesn't mean you don't get scared, my sweet," Kiyu let out a soft chuckle, shaking her head affectionately as she smiled down at the cub, her bright green eyes glowing with warmth. "It just means you have the courage to face whatever it is you are afraid of. And you," Her tail tip flicked under Kila's chin, causing the cub to giggle. "Are very brave, darling."

Kila responded with a purr, closing her eyes in content for a while, inhaling the older lionesses sweet scent before finally pulling away with a shrug. Her gaze turned toward the Pridelands briefly, and a small ache went through her chest. "Well," She murmured, looking uncertain, but her gaze didn't move from the Pridelands. "Let's keep going."
(Yep. I went a different route with Kiyu this time ;3)
(So whoooooooooooooo's ready to meet the new side of Kila?!)

rubinaito
January 16th, 2018, 09:44 PM
Atazi wove through the grass, her dark pelt sticking out in the light golden grasses. Her blue eyes focused on a particular blue and white pelt, licking her jaws ever so slightly in anticipation. It had been ages since she had something to eat, and she'd settle for a honey badger if she needed to. Her eyes glinted and she wiggled her haunches right before launching herself forward swiftly, slamming her paws against the ground and soaring through the air to tackle Bunga to the ground. She sent them rolling, the frighteningly skinny Outlander cub tugging and biting at Bunga in an attempt to kill him, desperate for something- anything- to eat. She hadn't noticed Kion, and when they rolled to a stop she pinned Bunga down and reared back to deliver the killing blow. Her sides were heaving, already exhausted from the effort of chasing down Bunga and her rips stuck out obviously. There was a wild look in her eyes, something feral and primal glimmering within the blue pools. "Sorry," She breathed out, trying to summon the strength to plunge her claws into his throat. "I just, I gotta..." She inhaled sharply.

[Cue Kion]
[Do we wanna do Kitazi or what?]

Random Melody
January 16th, 2018, 09:56 PM
(Well, we'll see! I was planning on having Kion actually explore his relationships a little more. Like, with Bunga, Chaka, Taz, hell, maybe even Claire. Just wanna go ahead and explore the choices a bit :3)

"And you know, I really like the Utamu, but the green-f--" Bunga cut off with a surprised shriek when he was suddenly lunged at, his first instinct being to guard his throat. He flinched when he felt teeth sink down into his arm, kicking and trying to push the lioness cub off, to no avail. "Hey, come on--" He protested, gasping when he was pinned down, his wide teal eyes staring up at Atazi. He didn't look afraid, just shocked as his gaze quickly flickered over her pelt. Outlander. He thought, noticing how fragile and skinny she was. The struggling stopped only briefly before he continued to try to push her off. "Hey, hey, I'm not food!"

Kion skidded to a sharp stop, his amber eyes going wide with shock when Atazi suddenly launched out of nowhere, tackling his best friend to the ground. His mind was whirling as the other cub pinned Bunga, and he didn't think when he saw her rear up, he just reacted. He lunged, claws still sheathed, not trying to hurt her, just trying to get her off of Bunga, first. He managed to tackle her, sending them both rolling, and it didn't take the cub very long to pin Atazi to the ground. "What do you think you're doing?" He asked, kind of sharply, staring down at Atazi before turning his head toward Bunga. "You okay?" He checked, ears flicking faintly as he got a nod in response. "Good." Kion then turned back and his amber gaze darted back down to Atazi, one paw planted firmly on her chest, the other beside the other cub's head, staring down at her with a stern look on his face. "Who are you?"

rubinaito
January 16th, 2018, 10:09 PM
Atazi let out a cough of surprise as she was whisked off of Bunga and slammed against the ground. She stared up at Kion, slightly dumbfounded that he had interrupted her hunt and asked the badger if it was okay. Did she make a mistake of some sort? Her stomach made a loud, annoyed growl and her eyes squeezed shut as hunger rippled through her, pulling a paw up to her chest and pressing down on her stomach ever so slightly to stop it. She searched Kion's amber eyes and recognized him- and she did not like it one bit. "Ah, Prince Kion." She grumbled, her voice thick with annoyance. "I'd bow if I could, but I'm a little... stuck." She waved her paw at herself and glared up at him. "My name's Atazi, your highness." She sneered, obviously very angry with Kion for some unknown reason. Well, it was a simple reason but she wasn't about to tell him what it was. She glanced over at Bunga and back up at Kion, a snarl rippling through her throat. "Soooo sorry I hurt your little friend," She continued, sarcasm thick in her voice. "It's not like I'm starving, and just wanting to carry out your great 'Circle of Life', Pridelander." She surged up and pushed Kion off of her, flipping backward and landing a good few tail-lengths away, her blue eyes wild and feral like cornered prey. Her back was against a tree, the lake at her side. She probably just made the situation worse but there wasn't any point in running at the moment.

Random Melody
January 16th, 2018, 10:38 PM
Kion's eyebrows pinched together, eyes narrowing faintly down at the lioness cub. She's got snark. He thought, watching carefully, seeing the annoyance flare up in Atazi's eyes. Her first words made his ears flick, but his gaze didn't waver. "Don't call me--" He started to speak, but cut off when he heard Atazi's next words, eyes narrowing faintly. He didn't say anything, but raised one eyebrow when Atazi introduced herself, and he grimaced when she called him "your highness". "Don't call me that." He muttered, staring down at her almost blankly. His eyes narrowed faintly at her next words, but the look wasn't exactly hostile, more thoughtful than anything. He felt her tense to surge upwards, and leaped off before she had the chance to throw him off, landing easily on all fours and shaking his fur out, watching as she quickly leapt to her paws and backed away. He didn't move, just stared at her, thinking over his next moves carefully.

"Alright, Outlander," Bunga grumbled, dusting himself off. He was kind of upset - Okay, really upset - That she'd tried to eat him. Him. But, better him than someone else. Then again, this lioness was starving. The honey badger shook the thought off and headed forward. "You can't j--"

"Bunga." Kion's tail flicked out in front of his best friend, stopping him and pushing him back a little bit. "Hang on a sec." His amber gaze flickered back toward Atazi, wary, thinking, assessing. He had few choices here - One would be sending her back to the Outlands. She was quite obviously an Outlander, but she wasn't causing trouble or doing anything worthy of being sent back. Option two - Let her continue on to hunt, because he honestly felt bad for her. She was obviously hungry. But Kion didn't know if she would disrupt the Circle of Life or not, though he highly doubted she'd want to take more than her share. Option three was take her back to Pride Rock. They had food there and Atazi looked exhausted so she could rest there, too. Again, she hadn't been causing any trouble, so Kion didn't see anything wrong with that option. Besides the fact that Atazi already seemed to hate him, and they didn't even know eachother. Kion was silent as he considered his options, tail flicking back and forth, his tail tuft brushing gently across the ground as he thought it over.

His job was to defend the Circle of Life. Outlander or not, Atazi was part of the Circle of Life. And she wasn't like Janja and his hyenas, she wasn't causing trouble aside from the fact that she'd just attacked his best friend but Kion could easily overlook that. She honestly didn't seem very harmful. The cub's shoulders twitched slightly, shifting his paws, thinking, before his amber gaze finally focused on Atazi once more. Option two or option three. Option one was pretty much out of the question, because he saw absolutely no reason to have to send her back. He was a little iffy on option three, though, mainly because he wasn't sure if she would take kindly to accepting help. Then again, he didn't know. She was probably just scared, and obviously hungry. "Alright, well..." He trailed off, eyes narrowing faintly, thinking, and his gaze flickered toward Pride Rock briefly before he looked at Atazi again. "I get that, then. Look," He took a step forward, and dipped his head respectfully. "I'm Kion - But you already know that." His head lifted again. "This here's Bunga," He added, tilting his head briefly toward Bunga, who gave a small wave, still looking a little upset. Kion continued carefully, his gaze not leaving Atazi's, "Atazi, right?" He checked, pausing for a second before continuing. "Look, you seem kind of tired, and..." He trailed off, his gaze flickering over her pelt, thinking his next words over carefully. "Well, obviously starving. If you want, I can take you back to Pride Rock. We have food there, so you can eat, then rest, then be on your way, if you'd like."

rubinaito
January 16th, 2018, 11:19 PM
"Thought I'd never see the day where a Prince would offer me a place to stay," Atazi muttered under her breath, hardly loud enough for anyone to hear. She tilted her head, considering the situation- all the while glaring at the duo thoughtfully. On one paw, this was ridiculous- a high and mighty prince offering her a place to rest and regain her strength without some sort of price? It must be some charity of sorts to make himself look even better and more regal or something. Coming from what were essentially the Slums of the Outlands, Atazi was wary of any offers- they always came with a price, and sometimes that price was... She shuddered briefly, pushing away the thought before she could dwell on it any longer. There was no need to think about that... particular incident. Lucifer... She snapped her gaze back up to Kion and thought a little more. On the other paw, she was starving- probably about to collapse and become carrion-food and she couldn't do that. Not when she still had a job to do, a cub to find. For now, it wouldn't be a bad idea to lay low and hide out with the royal family for a bit. Get herself back to full strength and figure out a new plan. Lucifer left her stranded in the desert and took her Sari away from her- she was going to get her daughter back no matter what. "Alright." She said quietly, a little annoyed that she was backing down but she had no choice. "However, before we go- I need to ask you something. Lucifer, do you know of him? A frightening, awful tiger-" She shuddered again. "- who took everything away from me, even the daughter he gave me." She stared at Kion expectantly.

Random Melody
January 16th, 2018, 11:59 PM
Kion gave a relieved smile when Atazi agreed, and opened his mouth to speak, ready to lead the way back to Pride Rock. But the words died on his tongue instantly when Atazi started speaking again. And all it took was for her to say that one name. Lucifer. The tiger that had stripped away his innocence, his defiance, his... Everything, and made him into a broken, hollow, submissive slave. Kion steeled himself. Shoulders locking, ears flattening down against his head, his tail whisking between his legs, curling around one paw. His amber gaze seemed to sharpen, staring at Atazi, yet not really seeing her. It'd been a while since he'd heard his name. He thought it, hell, he couldn't help that. But hearing it out loud sent that familiar, cold fear through him.

Bunga paused, his teal eyes flickering from Kion to Atazi and back again. He blinked when Atazi asked if Kion knew a "Lucifer". Lucifer? That's a weird name. "Who's Lucifer?" He asked curiously. A frightening, awful tiger. That just made him more curious. What was so frightening about a tiger? Pff. His gaze flickered over to Kion, starting to speak again, but paused when he saw his best friend's reaction. Okay, that was definitely weird. "Kion?" He asked carefully, reaching out and placing a hand on his shoulder. "Are you okay?"

The touch brought Kion out of his trance, jerked him back into reality. It took everything he had not to flinch away, though. He paused, his amber eyes darting warily toward Bunga. "M'fine." He replied carefully, then closed his eyes, taking a deep breath and turning back to Atazi. "Yeah, I... I know M--" He cut off, shoulders tensing again. "Lu--" He couldn't seem to get either name out. He didn't want to call Lucifer "Master", not in front of Bunga. Because Bunga had no idea. And Bunga couldn't have any idea because he'd just go off and tell everybody else and then it'd all go to hell. And he was definitely not saying "Lucifer". He'd learned his lesson with that one. His tail flicked almost irritably, but stayed wrapped around his back paw until he forced himself to whisk it away to stand straight again. "I know him." He finally managed to speak, keeping his voice steady, careful, almost blank. "..Know of him." He corrected himself with a quick glance toward Bunga. Then, his gaze flickered up toward Atazi. She knew him. Hell, from what she said, Lucifer had stripped her innocence away too. And a cub... Kion nearly shuddered at the thought. He didn't know if he would have been able to handle it and he was glad he didn't have to. He just felt really bad for Atazi. A cub. A reminder of... Of that. And Atazi certainly hadn't deserved to go through that, either. The cub stayed silent for a moment, then his gaze flickered away, unconsciously looking toward the desert. He paused, then immediately forced his gaze away, straightening up again, shaking out his fur, and turning away. "Come on."

rubinaito
January 17th, 2018, 12:07 AM
Atazi observed Kion’s reaction and it hit her. It slammed into her like a herd of wildebeest in a wild, uncontrollable stampede and all she could manage to say was “Oh.” She noticed Kion’s glance tithe Desert, a confirmation that she had been heading in the right direction. Good. Snapping her gaze back to Kion, her once empathetic gaze froze over back to her hard, steely one- even if Kion had gone through what she did, Atazi couldn’t let her guard down. Not yet. She nodded as Kion featured for her to follow, forcing her paws to move.

(Sorry for the short post, I need to be in bed)

Random Melody
January 17th, 2018, 01:37 AM
Kion went completely silent now as he led the way, his amber gaze fixed ahead to Pride Rock. He felt a little better, his paws sinking into the soft grass below. It was better than sand, at least. The cub's ears twitched silently as he gazed ahead. Now he was thinking. Thinking about Lucifer. About the desert. The Sabers. Claire. Claire. He couldn't help but wonder how she was doing. He hadn't wanted to leave her behind but she absolutely refused to come along with him and Chaka. "My place is here. I have a job to do." She'd said as her cold gaze fixed first on Chaka, then Kion. Then a spark of warmth, and a barely-there smirk as she'd added, "Now you go do yours." And she'd turned and walked away.

Kion's ears twitched faintly, no longer focused on anything except the memory. Claire had wanted to stay behind. She'd wanted to be there, with the Sabers, with Lucifer. But... Why? Kion had never understood it. Never understood how she... Well, Claire never seemed to like the desert. But she said it felt...

"Pure." Claire's nose twitched, the faint smell of blood reaching the two cubs. Her purple eyes fixed on a stray leaf blowing through the air, watching it whiz by her head, before her gaze fixed on the two fighting tigers. Not fighting. Training. "Like this is always where I was supposed to end up. Like... I have some kind of destiny to fulfill. A part to play." Her voice was distant. She didn't sound as if she had just realized this - She sounded like she'd had time to think about this. To understand. "I've been asking myself... Why am I here?" And she paused, her gaze shifting toward Kion. "I think I like the answer I've given myself. Everything happens for a reason, Kion... And we have a job to do."

Kion had stared silently at her, not responding, but he'd felt like he understood. Everything happens for a reason. We have a job to do. That, back then, those words... Were the only thing that kept him going. Claire kept him going. Kept him fighting. Not fighting against the Sabers, not fighting against Lucifer, but fighting against the brokenness. Kion was broken, yes, but he wasn't as broken as he should be after everything he'd been through, everything he'd seen. And he knew he had Claire to thank for that.

Miss you, Claire. Kion thought, ears flicking back, pricking faintly toward the desert, but his gaze didn't move, staring ahead. I hope you figure out what your job is. Kion's thoughts began to trail again, then suddenly focused on Atazi. This new girl... She'd been through Lucifer's torture. She had a cub. A cub. Lucifer's cub - That, apparently, Lucifer had taken from her. Kion couldn't completely be sure, but he felt like Atazi was close to the cub. Who wouldn't be? It was her... Daughter, right? Atazi had said daughter, yes. Kion felt a new rush of sympathy course through him. Atazi most definitely did not deserve the hell Lucifer put her through, and to lose her cub... Kion's teeth clenched, jaw locking. He really wished he could feel some anger toward Lucifer, but he couldn't. He didn't know how. The only thing he felt when he thought of Lucifer was fear. Maybe back when he'd first become a slave, he felt the rage then. He remembered it. Remembered desperately wanting to rip that saber-teeth's throat out. But--

But those feelings had changed in time as the pain and torture continued. Kion had steadily began to cower whenever Lucifer's voice rose, whenever Lucifer stared at him with those dark, angry red eyes, whenever Lucifer gave that sadistic, sinister smirk, whenever he laughed... Cowering turned into submission. The defiance, the fire, the fierceness, it all went numb. And fear, pain and submission replaced it all. Kion had been broken, Kion was still broken.

He'd tried to forget about everything, tried to forget about the desert. He'd wanted to tell his family, but he didn't know what good they would do. Maybe they'd try to stop Lucifer, put an end to his evil ways, but Kion knew that Chaka was already on that path. But Kion didn't know what good it would do. He knew how big Lucifer's army was. He knew how strong they were. He knew that they would outnumber Chaka's empire any day. And they most certainly would outnumber the Pride. Kion wished he could help the other slaves but he also knew that... There was just nothing he could do. Kion was a Prince, he was the Leader of the Lion Guard, but deep down, he knew that he'd always be nothing more than Lucifer's slave. No matter what happened. And, well... What could a slave do against his Master?
##


Claire continued to wander, and her thoughts continued to drift absently through any old subject, trying to distract herself from her rage. But in the end she ended up thinking of the desert. Then Lucifer. Then she remembered that he was dead. Dead and she had no job to do anymore. She had no destiny. She had no part to play. She was alone, she had nothing, and the thought of that scared her. Not that she'd ever admit it. Claire wasn't one to get scared. But right then, realizing she had nobody, nowhere, and nothing at all, as the situation finally sunk in, even she couldn't fight against the fear. What am I supposed to do now?"Hello?"

Claire's ears perked and her head whirled around. A lioness cub stood there, older than Claire, wide brown eyes staring at Claire, looking concerned and a little bit frightened. Claire almost snorted, thinking of how she might look to the lioness. Her pelt was messed up, muddy, and her paws stained with blood. Not only that, she probably looked exhausted and half-starved. Not that it mattered - She was used to it. Still. Her purple eyes flickered over the cub, eyebrows raising faintly. Well, doesn't she just look like royalty? She couldn't help but think, bringing her eyes back to the lionesses face. "Hi."

"I'm Kiara." The cub introduced herself, head tilting faintly to the side. "Are you.. Lost?" She looked even more concerned, fear slipping away as she began to realize Claire wasn't rabid or something. She looks... Kiara let her thoughts trail off. ...Bad..

"I'm not lost." Claire said calmly, whiskers twitching faintly in amusement at the concern the lioness seemed to be showing. Ah, Kiara. That explains it. Explained why the lioness looked like royalty, anyway. This was Kion's sister. Princess Kiara. Well, whattya know? She mused silently. A smirk tugged at her lips, but it didn't go further than that. "My name is Claire."

(...Should I stop making my posts so long? XDD)

Stario&Co.
January 17th, 2018, 03:12 PM
I.........
I don't know where to start O30

Random Melody
January 17th, 2018, 04:24 PM
(Hmmm)
(Well, you could have Kopa with Kiara and Claire)
(Ooh, or Uzuri could be with Kiyu and Kila!)Kiara didn't know what it was but something about this cub was off. The way she stood; Shoulders tense, one paw back, ears perked forward, shifting her back paws every now and again. She seemed to be bracing herself for something - Anything. Yet she seemed completely calm. Her purple eyes never moved from Kiara's, and Kiara stared back unflinchingly. The look in her eyes was... Odd. The other cub - Claire - Looked like she was trying to see into Kiara's soul. Trying to make sense of the situation. There was a fire, a bright, burning fire in those purple eyes, filled with a deep longing for... Something. Some caged desire. Thiscub was off. Very off. "Are you alright?"

"Fine." Claire replied without any hesitation, eyeing Kiara almost critically. So this was Kion's sister. She definitely didn't seem like a fighter. Then again, Claire had to remind herself, Kion was only a fighter because that's how he'd been trained. And honestly Kion was only a fighter whenever Lucifer wasn't around. Well, Claire honestly wanted to see how he was now. Hopefully he wasn't going soft. "You're Kion's sister." She said suddenly. It wasn't a question.

"Yes," Kiara looked a little surprised at this, studying Claire curiously. So this cub knew her brother, huh? "You know Kion?" She flicked her tail, glancing in the direction Claire had come from before looking back at the cub. "You guys friends?"

"You could say that," Claire said slowly, shifting her paws. Her stance relaxed, realizing there was no potential threat. Even if there was, she felt like she could easily take Kiara in a fight. But, she probably wouldn't have to. The Princess seemed nice enough, at least. "We're... Allies." She narrowed her eyes. "We used to work together. Do you know where I can find him?"

"Honestly, not sure." Kiara replied slowly, carefully, watching Claire closely. Again, something was off about the cub. Work together? The Princess wondered, frowning faintly to herself. What does she mean by that?"He's probably patrolling with the Guard. But he might be at Pride Rock by now."

Claire raised an eyebrow at the Princesses words, head tilting ever so slightly to the side. Patrolling with the Guard. She thought. Of course, she remembered Kion mentioning something about a Lion Guard, right? Right. Ah, Claire remembered now. Well, hopefully it was keeping Kion sharp. "Mm." Her eyes narrowed faintly. Kiara seemed to drift out of sight, but Claire knew she was still right there. Claire's thoughts trailed off, her eyes seeming to glaze over. "I need to tell him something... Something important."

rubinaito
January 17th, 2018, 04:33 PM
(Noooo I like long posts xD)
(I gotcha Star)

Atazi was lost in her own thoughts as well, although they weren't preoccupied with trivial things nor was she thinking of the Desert. Rather, she was remembering a time when things had been peaceful and happy- it was a good way to cope with the negative emotions that came with even saying Lucifer's name. She had noted that Kion had almost called him 'Master' which didn't surprise her in the slightest- she had bowed down to him as well. Her mind wandered from subject to subject, changing and shifting like the winds blowing through the savannah grasses. The dark brown lioness lifted her head slightly, remembering a name- a very particular name that she hadn't thought of in such a long time. Kovu. Her gaze flicked over to the dark, dry landscape just to their right, a good 10 miles away (although still visible thanks to the flat landscape). She wondered how he was doing, her twin brother. The adoptive children of Zira and Scar were identical, the difference only in their gender and their eyes. All she needed to do was imagine herself to look more masculine with green eyes and boom, Kovu was there. Thinking about the appearance of her brother led her to thoughts of Sari, her daughter. She had been beautiful when she was born, and Atazi couldn't help but bond with the child as she began raising her. Sari gave her a hope that perhaps she could find happiness in the camp- only for Lucifer to rip her away and cast Atazi out into the Desert, done with her. Atazi's frown deepened, and her sour expression grew into a vengeful anger. If that tiger was still alive, he would pay dearly...

Sari opened her eyes, stretching her jaws wide open with a yawn and blinked as sunlight filtered into the cave she was curled up in. Poking her head out, she glanced around- curious to see if she could find Sade before the older cub knew she was awake. Perhaps Koja was off hunting and give her a chance to finally show off her sneaking skills to Sade! Her haunches wiggled in excitement at the thought of spooking the older cub, a mischevious grin curling her jaws into a smirk of satisfaction. Treading forward lightly, Sari glanced around and focused her gaze on the familiar greyish pelt and licked her jaws in anticipation. "One, two..." She whispered. "Three!" She launched forward and pounced lightly on Sade's back, tugging playfully at the cub's ear. "Rrrrgh! I gotcha!" She proclaimed cheerfully.

Stario&Co.
January 17th, 2018, 04:38 PM
(Thanks Red XDD)

Sade jerked awake and let out a frightened squeal. She scrambled to her paws, only to fall forward in all her rush.
(How old is Sari btw?)


(Wait....)
(What If Uzuri's been missing for the past few months, and has been living with the Prides? o3o)

Random Melody
January 17th, 2018, 05:09 PM
(O.M.G.)
(That would be so ironic XDDDDD)
Kion sighed, trying now to focus on something else. Anything else. His thoughts focused on... Way back, before the whole thing with Lucifer. Back when things were happy and cheerful. Back when he didn't have to fake a smile, force a laugh. Back when he didn't jerk awake from a nightmare, gasping, trying not to scream out, not wanting to wake his family. Back when he wasn't afraid. Afraid of tigers. Afraid of the desert. Afraid of his family. Afraid of himself. Back when he could trust and he wasn't afraid to. Back when he didn't feel like he had to guard himself from the world in order to stay safe from the bad things. Back when he could see the good things. Those days... He missed those days. Playing baobab ball with Bunga. Enjoying free time with his siblings. Fighting off enemies with the Guard. Going on adventures with Chaka. Kion didn't go on adventures anymore. He didn't venture beyond the borders of the Pridelands. Not even to go visit Chaka's Empire. Not anymore. He couldn't bring himself to leave his home. He felt... Somewhat safe in the Pridelands. He just wished he'd felt like that before...

The cub shook his head, as if it would erase the memories, erase the past, and stopped walking. They were there now, back at Pride Rock, back home, and his flattened ears slowly pricked up, feeling relief rush through him. "We're here." He murmured, closing his eyes for a second before opening them again, gesturing for Atazi to follow before leading the way up the slope to go inside.


##


"Important?" Kiara echoed the other cub, looking somewhat doubtful as she studied Claire. She couldn't bring herself to trust the lioness cub. Not... Yet. She just seemed so off. Not evil, but not exactly good. Like something in between. But Kiara couldn't quite place it just yet. And she certainly was hesitant to allow this cub near her brother. After all, Kiara was quite protective of her siblings. What did this girl want with Kion? "What is it?"

Claire narrowed her eyes ever so slightly as she met Kiara's gaze. She could see the clear distrust in her eyes, and it made her want to chuckle, amusement suddenly flaring up in her purple eyes as her head tilted faintly, eyebrows furrowing. Ah. Protective big sister, eh? Sweet and all but.. Kion doesn't need her protection. At least not from me. She and Kion had their differences - Boy, did they have their differences. But in the end they were pretty much the same. In the end they both ended up on the same team. Yet, somehow, on different teams. Their whole relationship confused Claire. And they weren't even friends. But they weren't enemies. They were... Acquaintances. Allies. "Look, Princess - I don't know if you know who Lucifer is," She paused, raising an eyebrow before speaking again. "No? Okay, well he's a tiger. And, Kion and him have some history. Basically, he's dead, and I feel like Kion would like to know." Her tail twitched almost irritably, and her muzzle lowered faintly. "So, can I speak with him or not?"

Kiara didn't really know what to think about this. Lucifer? Who in Mufasa's name is Lucifer? She wondered. Kion had certainly never mentioned a tiger named Lucifer. And they had history? How can that be? Kion hated tigers. The few times she'd seen her brother come in contact with a tiger, it never ended well. Kion would freeze, then he'd start growling, and go into this frenzy-like state. Kiara didn't really know what set him off with them. She asked, but Kion never gave her an answer. He changed the subject, he shrugged, sometimes he just turned around and walked away from her. Kiara had long since given up trying to understand and she was sure her family had, too. The only thing they could do was just make sure to keep him away from tigers. "Oh." She mumbled, narrowing her eyes faintly before shaking her head. "I.. Uh.. Sure. I can take you to Pride Rock or, something.. I don't know if he'll be there, but you can stay and wait for him if you want."

"Great." Claire mused, a small smirk tugging at her lips. "Thank you. Lead the way, Princess." She heard a sigh, and only flicked her ears in acknowledgement at the soft "Follow me" that Kiara gave. She watched the Princess head off but stayed where she was for a moment. Then, slowly, she moved to follow, but not before casting one last glance over her shoulder toward the desert. Then she took a deep breath, straightened up, and turned ahead to follow Kiara, head raised confidently.

rubinaito
January 17th, 2018, 05:19 PM
(Only a few months. She's just old enough to be able to speak coherently and be a rebellious cub, but isn't very big or smart. I'd say Koja probably had to take care of both of them.)

The lion-tiger cub squirmed excitedly and climbed off of Sade to fall to the ground next to her. "I gotcha!" She squealed again, her small little paws flailing in the air above her and stretching out her tiny claws in excitement. Her tail lashed swiftly, jittery and energetic with the adrenaline rush that came with spooking and pouncing on Sade successfully. She stretched out and yawned, her jaws stretching open as she ran her tongue over her teeth, her sharp saber-teeth glinting in the sunlight. She didn't remember her mother, or her father- as far as she knew, she was the only one of her kind, even though she had so many half brothers and sisters. Sari looked up her soft brown fur rustling and revealing the much darker stripes hidden beneath the tuft of fur on her head that looked so much like hair. She snuggled closer to Sade and looked up adoringly at her. "Hi!" She chirped, kicking out her back feet and flattening them against the soft earth beneath them. "Where's Koko?" Sari couldn't pronounce Koja's name easily, and had taken to calling him 'Koko' instead.

Atazi slipped closer to Kion, her pelt almost brushing against his. "If you can have a chance, I'd like to talk to you." She muttered under her breath, glancing over at Bunga and twisting her mouth into a slight sneer. It wasn't out of spite- it was just a habit. Atazi genuinely didn't want anybody to know about the Saber Kingdom, for it was a nightmare that should go untold. "Meet me under that tree by the lake-" She motioned at a large tree a few tail-lengths away from a small lake. "- when everyone's asleep." She then turned away and padded inside, sniffing around in vague interest. She spotted a partially eaten zebra and walked over. She adored zebra- it was such a rarity in the Outlands.

Random Melody
January 17th, 2018, 05:39 PM
(Aw yay XD)Kion blinked when Atazi came to his side, and he stopped walking for a second, casting a glance toward her silently. His mouth snapped shut when she spoke, seeming very uneasy, but he nodded slowly. "Alright." He mumbled simply, shaking out his fur as Atazi padded inside. He wasn't one hundred percent sure what she wanted to talk about but he had a pretty good guess. The Sabers... Maybe something about her daughter. If she wants my help, Kion thought, his heart quickening just slightly. She's come to the wrong lion. I can't... I...

"You okay?" Bunga was beside him now, a hand on the cub's shoulder once more, looking beyond concerned as he stared up at his best friend. Kion had just stopped acting weird. When he first came back from wherever he had been before, he was jumpy and nervous and always so lost in thought. But that had slowly began to slip away in time, and he was just now starting to act a little bit normal. But now this lioness was here and Kion was acting... Strange again. Bunga just didn't understand.

"What?" Kion snapped out of his trance instantly, pausing to glance at Bunga briefly before shrugging, moving away slightly. "Yeah, I'm fine." He cleared his throat, then flicked his tail over Bunga's head when the honey badger opened his mouth again, the lion cub just wanting to change the subject. "So, you wanna get back to our patrol?" He asked, turning to head back down, but something off in the distance caught his attention. He narrowed his eyes. He was able to make out the pale brown pelt of his sister... And a darker brown pelt of another lioness beside her. Anyone else wouldn't have known, even if they knew Claire. But Kion knew. Kion could see it - The way the lioness carried herself, shoulders tense, head high, muzzle pointed forward, tense and ready for anything. Kion's mouth opened and for a second all he could do was stare in shock as the two approached. He didn't know how to feel about this. Maybe he was wrong. Maybe it wasn't Claire.

But then purple eyes met his and everything fell, yet lifted at the same time. Kion didn't need any more of a confirmation. The half-cold, half-warm purple gaze that held his was enough. Claire. "Mother of Mufasa, I don't believe it..."


##


Lilliana was curled up inside Pride Rock, her head resting on her paws and her ice blue eyes staring ahead absently. She didn't move when Atazi entered, but her ice blue gaze drifted toward the lioness, one eyebrow raising silently. Lilliana was young, but she was intelligent for her age. And she most definitely knew everybody in her Pride, and this girl was unfamiliar. The cub's nose twitched, watching silently as Atazi headed over toward the remains of the zebra, and she finally shifted a little to lean slightly to one side, staring at Atazi intently. "Hello,"

Stario&Co.
January 17th, 2018, 05:40 PM
(Okay x3)
(Also Random I'm doing it XD)
"Hmm??" Sade yawned, stood up and stretched "I dunno. He musta gone out." She blinked her drowsy eyes.
(You know.........Sari could actually help a lot with my plan >:3)

rubinaito
January 17th, 2018, 06:01 PM
"Hello." Atazi replied without missing a beat, taking a bite out of the zebra and settling down in a rather graceful fashion. She was in the presence of royalty, after all, she thought to herself with a slight mixture of a smirk and sneer rising gently to her maw. Again, she didn't dwell on the reason why she hated the Prideland royalty in particular but it wasn't a good reason to be sure. She ran her tongue over her jaws, cleaning them off neatly before fixing her cold blue gaze on Lilliana. "You're about Sari's age." She noted, dipping down to take another bite. Sari was approaching the age of three months at this point- she must be walking and talking by now, Atazi considered while she swallowed. And I missed it all. "Well, I'm Atazi." The young lioness said rather bluntly, frowning as she stared down at the Zebra. She wanted to eat some more, but it would be rude of her to devour the whole thing- even if she held no regard for royalty. Then, her gaze flitted to the picturesque scene outside the cave and made up her mind. They had enough food, they could spare the rest of the zebra. She dug back in, this time not saying anything more; she only waited for the child to respond.

(Tell me what thou needest from Sari, and thou shalt receive.)

Sari rolled to her feet and planted them firmly on the ground in an attempt to mimic Sade's posture. "Okay!" Sari chirped after a moment, flicking her tail back and forth. "Where you going?" She asked curiously, dropping the posture and skipping around Sade with the boundless energy of a young cub. "Can I come with you? Ooh! We should go to the falls and chase the butterflies! Or to the meadow to make flower crowns or the desert to draw in the sand or the savannah to play hide and seek or the mountains to go up waaaaaay high and watch all the animals from up in the sky, like birdies!" She chattered endlessly, hopping about and skipping to and fro like a typical child. Her attention was caught by a butterfly fluttering past and let out an excited squeal and began chasing the blue-winged insect, flailing her paws in a ridiculous manner in an attempt to catch it. "Ugh! Come! Here!" She grunted, hopping on her back legs and clapping her paws together, barely missing the beautiful creature with her tiny, pearly-white claws. "Pooh, it got away." She pouted before her expression lit back up and she ran back over to Sade.

Stario&Co.
January 17th, 2018, 06:07 PM
(I need Sari to get Kion)
(As soon as it happens x3)
"You're such a goof!" Sade giggled, bopping Sari's chest with her nose "I'm just going to get some fish from the lake. Wait here until Koja or Tsuki get back, okay?"

Random Melody
January 17th, 2018, 06:29 PM
"Mm." Lilliana just stared silently, watching the lioness with silent interest. Her paws shifted slightly, tail curling up beside her and her head tilting at Atazi, watching the lioness eat. Her whiskers quivered faintly when Atazi told her she was about Sari's age, and her eyes sparked with curiosity. "Who's Sari?" She asked politely, ears flicking faintly. Her gaze shifted toward the entrance to the cave, then her eyes drifted around, ears flicking, wondering where her mother was. And her father. And her siblings. Then she just shrugged and turned her attention right back to Atazi, eyebrows raising as the lioness introduced herself. She tilted her head again. "I am Lilliana."


##


Kion didn't say anything, he didn't know what to say, he just watched as Claire came closer. His mouth was suddenly dry. Why was Claire here? Why wasn't she in the desert? His mind spun, coming up with multiple answers to these questions and he didn't know if he liked any of those. Claire wouldn't have left the Sabers. Not on her own accord. Not while Lucifer was still living. The cub silently left Bunga's side to make his way down the slope, meeting Claire halfway. Neither cub spoke as Kion reached her. They'd both grown alot since they'd seen eachother, but one thing that hadn't changed was that they were both literally the same height. Kion simply reached forward to touch his nose to Claire's in a warm greeting. "What are you doing here?"

"I have news. Maybe good, maybe bad, I'll let you decide." Claire replied calmly, touching her nose to his before pulling back. She seemed to relax, alot less wary with Kion around. Her purple eyes stayed fixed intently on his face, before she looked toward Kiara, who was watching and listening quietly, then toward Bunga, who was making his way over to them. Claire raised an eyebrow silently at the honey badger before moving her intense gaze back to Kion's face, tail twitching silently. And for a while, they just stared at eachother, as if in silent conversation, before Claire took a deep breath and spoke up. "Master Lucifer is dead."

Kion's expression shifted instantly. He reeled back, stumbling over his paws to back away, and Claire took a few steps after him, bracing herself to help if he lost his balance. Kion managed to stay upright, however, claws sinking into the ground for support. The words slowly sunk in, and his ears folded back against his head, tensing up, his wide eyes meeting Claire's. He didn't know how to feel. He knew he should feel some type of relief. He should feel free. But he didn't. If anything he only felt more chained down. Unable to speak, Kion just stared at Claire, who gazed back with sympathetic, yet cold eyes. Kion didn't know what to say. What to feel. He was just... Frozen. Dead. Dead. He thought, mind whirling violently. He felt dizzy. And sick. He's dead.

"Kion," Bunga said worriedly, looking up at the cub. He didn't get a response, and looked over at Kiara helplessly, then Claire. This was the second time that day they were hearing of Lucifer. What on earth was going on?

rubinaito
January 17th, 2018, 06:46 PM
[Okay!]


[Um]
[Quick question.]
[What is 'it'?]

Atazi didn't move, nor did she answer Lilliana's query about who Sari was. To be honest, all Atazi knew was that she was her daughter- she didn't know her personality at all, if her eyes were still blue, if her pelt was still that soft brown with beautiful black stripes. "Very nice to meet you, Lilliana." Atazi responded, and finished eating her fill. A little bit of curiosity rose up in her and she looked down at the younger cub- her eyes weren't glimmering with malice like they did with Kion. Rather, they were soft and ever so slightly motherly. It was an instinct that kicked in around children, and it was just enough to make her seem like an actual living being. Children opened up her heart enough for the world to see. "You're special, aren't you." Atazi didn't say it like a question. It was a statement; a fact. Atazi could see the intelligence boiling beneath Lilliana's gaze and Atazi knew that she was staring at what either could be the most talented healer of the Pridelands, or the deadliest villain in the entire world. Something about Lilliana's gaze was enough for Atazi to close off ever so slightly. It was too mature for a cub.

Sari sat down, although she was frowning as she did so. "Oh, you never do anything fun with me!" She complained as a child was prone to do when they were bored and wanted to spend time with their friends, siblings, or parents. Guilt-tripping was second nature to all children, and Sari was fluent in the language (although she wasn't old enough to know what guilt-tripping was, or that it was bad). The Saber-Toothed lion pouted for a good moment or so before her expression lit back up. She could weave together a flower crown while Sade was at the lake! And she could go with her! "Can I go with you?" She pleaded, bouncing on the tips of her toes in trembling excitement. "Please, please, please! I promise to just sit on the bank and make flower crowns." She said solemnly, a rarity for a mischevious child like she. Mostly Sari didn't want to be left alone. Something told her that if she was left alone, something bad would happen. Like in her nightmares, where she was helpless, picked up and toted around with sharp teeth digging into her scruff, watching as a lion she knew to be her real mother racing after them. Part of Sari wondered if it was a prediction of the future; part of her thought it was her true past. But nevertheless, the young cub was frightened of being left alone, even for a few seconds.

Stario&Co.
January 17th, 2018, 07:03 PM
(You'll see x3)
"Ohhh, alright!" Sade rolled her eyes in amusement. "But don't go near the water. You know you can't swim yet."

Random Melody
January 17th, 2018, 07:16 PM
Lilliana hummed slightly as Atazi spoke, offering the smallest of smiles as she pushed herself to sit up, her tail curling around her paws as she tilted her head back to look up a the lioness. "It is very nice to meet you as well," She replied smoothly, lowering her head to rasp her tongue over one paw carefully, before lifting the now wet paw and running it down one of her ears, cleaning the dust off from where she'd gotten a little bit messy from lying on her back earlier. She did the same with her other ear, only pausing when Atazi asked if she was special. The cub stopped with her paw hanging in the air, her ice blue eyes meeting Atazi's, almost looking curiously. "Special?" She said slowly, her head tilting slowly to the side and her eyebrows furrowing faintly, before one of them raised. "Well, I suppose I am quite different from other cubs," she said slowly, tail tip brushing against the ground and her calm gaze staying fixed intently on Atazi. "Though I would not quite call myself special."


##


"Alright," Claire said after a moment had passed and Kion remained unresponsive. The cub stretched before padding forward, flicking her tail for Kiara to stay back, and then wrapping her tail around Bunga, pulling the honey badger back. She realized Kion would need some space and quiet to think about what he'd just heard. She understood he wouldn't be as furious as she was. But he most certainly wouldn't be all relaxed and happy about it. So, ignoring Bunga's protests, she continued to pull him back. "Give him some--" She cut off with a low grunt.

Bunga bit down on Claire's tail as hard as possible, a low growl rising in the honey badger's throat. "Screw off! Leave my best friend alone!" He yelled furiously. He didn't trust this lioness. Something about her was completely off and besides that, she had caused Kion to freeze like this, to go completely unresponsive to anything and anyone. Bunga already didn't like her, and he didn't even know her.

"You little pest." Claire hissed. Then without warning, she gave her tail a hard lash, standing Bunga flying into the air. Then she leaped up after him, grabbing the honey badger's scruff between her teeth and landing back on all fours, flinging Bunga easily to the side. She gave her tail a rough flick, luckily not bleeding, before turning back to Bunga. Her cold purple gaze met his. "As I was trying to say, your best friend here needs some space." She said sharply. "So I'd suggest shutting up, sitting back, and giving him some room. He needs to think, idiot." She spat, and Bunga just gave a low growl in response, glaring at her as he quickly stood back up.

Kiara blinked, watching the scene play out, and she decided it was wiser to stay back. So she did, turning her gaze to Kion. She had to note he didn't seem very upset. Well, he seemed upset, but not sad, at the news of the tiger's death. So they had history, but perhaps it wasn't good history? Maybe this Lucifer was just another tiger Kion hated? But it didn't explain his reaction. This seemed different. Not like it was with the others. Her brother looked scared and shocked. Kiara frowned. Alright, I really need to figure this out... She thought, eyebrows furrowing. This is so confusing.

Kion wanted to protest when Claire slung Bunga aside, but he stayed silent, watching carefully. He knew Claire wouldn't hurt Bunga. Not badly, at least. Right now he was just trying to wrap his head around this whole thing. Lucifer was dead. That was impossible. At least, Kion thought so. He'd always seen the saber-tooth tiger as invincible. Immortal. He couldn't die. So how was he dead now? Kion honestly didn't know how he felt. He wanted to feel relieved, he really did, but he just felt hollow. Even more so than usual. Lucifer was dead. Dead. How? How was he dead? How was this possible? What happened? A million questions raced through his head but he didn't try to voice them, his gaze drifting silently down to his paws. Lucifer was dead. What did this mean?

It meant no more looking over his shoulder. It meant no more being afraid of the desert. It meant Lucifer was dead. Lucifer was dead and Kion was free. He'd been free for a long time but now he was really free. Now Lucifer was dead. He couldn't hurt him anymore. He couldn't hurt anyone anymore. But that didn't erase the past. It wouldn't make the nightmares go away and it certainly wouldn't help how he was scared of everyone else, including himself. It wouldn't stop how he would just wait for the day when the pain all came back. When he was chained up again. Helpless again. It wouldn't stop the fear. It wouldn't erase the memories. Kion was free, but he sure as hell didn't feel like it. If anything, somehow, someway, he just felt even more trapped.

rubinaito
January 17th, 2018, 07:35 PM
Atazi nodded simply, leaning back. She heard a commotion outside, as well as a familiar voice. Claire... Claire wasn't the nicest of lions to be sure, but she had been a source of faint amusement for Atazi back when she had been in the camp. Her ears flicked- the honey badger yelled something in protest, and Claire responded with a snarl. Atazi stood up, stretching her paws out and glancing over at Lilliana. "You are special, Lilliana." She informed the cub, her voice blunt and quiet. She nodded and made her way towards the entrance of the cave. She stepped out into the light, her dark brown fur fluffing up as a breeze blew by. "Claire." She nodded at the other lioness and glanced over at Kion. "It seems you've frozen Princey over here. Whether that's from your chilly personality or a piece of bad news remains to be seen." She commented dryly, not moving closer to any of them. She arched an eyebrow expectantly at Claire, flicking an ear. "I suspect Lucifer is dead?" She asked. She had suspected it for awhile and only needed confirmation.

"I won't!" Sari promised eagerly, glad to not be left behind. She skipped alongside Sade as they headed towards the marshy lake, enjoying the feeling of the squishy mud beneath her paws and the cool blades of grass sweeping by her, drops of dew clinging to her fur and cooling her down. She spotted a clump of wildflowers, lavender in color and smelling rather pleasant. She squished over to the flowers and took a seat on a rock, biting down on one of the flowers to start weaving them together. She hummed happily, caught up in her alternation between flowers and grasses, using her tiny, delicate little claws to poke the grasses through and pull the flowers out. Here and there she would nip at the crown to lessen the strain on the flowers and keep it nice and bouncy. Sari loved making flower crowns- it was a favorite pastime, and one of the only things that could keep her quiet and focused for long amounts of time.

Random Melody
January 17th, 2018, 07:55 PM
"Thank you, Atazi." Lilliana said slowly, tilting her head as she watched Atazi leave the cave. She considered for a brief second, then pushed herself to stand up and shook out her fur, heading out after her. Her ears perked up faintly when she saw what was going on. Her brother and sister, as well as the honey badger Bunga. And an unfamiliar face. Lilliana focused on the lioness, hearing Atazi speak, calling her Claire. Then she heard Atazi mention Lucifer, and paused, her ears pricking even more. Lucifer... And then her whole body tensed, and her ice blue eyes glazed over instantly.

Claire's head snapped up when she heard Atazi, and her eyes narrowed faintly. "Oh. You." She muttered indifferently, giving a dismissive flick of her tail toward the lioness. She didn't hate Atazi, she had no reason to. But she also had no reason to like her, either. See, Claire didn't get close to anybody. She didn't guard herself, she stayed completely open. But the thing was that she didn't care enough about anybody to get close to them. Kion was an exception and even then she wasn't really close to him. They were just allies. Acquaintances. Their relationship was difficult and hard to explain. She was only comfortable around him because she'd known him the longest - They were captured together, forced to be slaves together, and worked side by side for Lucifer. Claire couldn't say the same about Atazi. Personally she felt indifferent toward any other slaves. They mostly couldn't do their job right and just continued to get in trouble. Useless. She did appreciate that Atazi was keeping her distance, however. She gave a low hum when Atazi asked if Lucifer was dead, giving Atazi an intense stare before shrugging. "Yep." She replied, running her tongue over her jaws before looking at Kion. "Eclipse took him down."

"Oh." Kion's voice was dead quiet, still trying to wrap his head around this, but at least he could speak now. The shock was wearing off and now... Now he just felt numb. His ears were flat to his head, his gaze fixed on his paws, but he reluctantly looked up to look at Claire, meeting her gaze. "So.. So he's..." He trailed off, taking a deep breath. His fur prickled up, tail wrapping silently around his back paws, and his eyes drifted shut. "Dead.." He still seemed to be having such a hard time believing that.

"I'm confused." Bunga declared, but he stayed a safe distance away, looking rather annoyed. His teal gaze fixed on Kion with concern, before he looked at Atazi, eyes seeming to go cold, before he looked over at Claire. "Who's Lucifer?"

"I would like to know that, too." Kiara admitted, shifting her paws and seeming to shrink down under Claire's cold gaze. Despite the cub being younger, she was fairly intimidating. There was something about her, some fierceness that Kiara couldn't explain. Not like Kion's, but Claire was different. Colder. "What's going on?"

rubinaito
January 17th, 2018, 08:14 PM
"I suppose I'll have to stop by and give him my thanks," Atazi said, although her voice was stiff and ever so slightly choked up. "That demon belonged in Hell." She exhaled, trying to control the surge of emotions that rushed through, a flurry of anger, sadness, uncertainty, happiness... She couldn't push it down enough though and against her will she felt a couple of tears streak down her cheeks, her ears flattening against her head and her joints seeming to lock up. She heard Bunga and Kiara beg for answers, closing her eyes and trying to work up the courage to spit out what and who Lucifer was without bursting into wails of fright. It had taken her forever to manage to call him by name, much less hide her emotions away from all those around her. She did manage to push away the emotions within her, shoving them back down and away from her mind. She opened her eyes and stared right at Bunga and Kiara. "Lucifer is... was a tiger, and he was worse than any of your nightmares." Her voice lowered, anger flaring in her gaze. "Do not ask any more questions about him. You are lucky you've never met him." She snapped, a growl rising in her throat to cement the idea that it wasn't up for conversation- now or ever. She turned away and made her way to Kion. She looked him in the eyes, letting her tail sway slightly. "Why don't we take a walk." She didn't necessarily ask, although the option was there for Kion to deny it. She couldn't exactly explain why she was reaching out to Kion, but something about him was familiar. The shared emotions about Lucifer's death. The burden they would now share. She gave a slightly crooked smile. "I won't hunt down any more honey badgers this time." She added.

Stario&Co.
January 17th, 2018, 08:17 PM
Sade laughed, making sure the cub was following her close behind. Sari is so full of life. So fun to be around. She frowned, her ears going back slightly. I wish I could have friends sooner.

Snap.

Sade stiffened, coming to a stop. Hear ear's twitched. The stick wasn't large enough to make a huge snap, but her strong ears caught it instantly. She was rather proud of her ears. They could pick up the slightest noise. And the slightest danger. "Ri," Sade mumbled. "Why don't you go pick some flowers." It wasn't a question, and she wouldn't be waiting for permission

Random Melody
January 17th, 2018, 08:37 PM
Bunga blinked at Atazi silently as she explained - Well, not really explained - about Lucifer. His head tilted, a frown tugging at his lips. "I don't understand.." He mumbled. What was so bad about Lucifer? And how did Kion know him? What was going on here? He just didn't know. He wanted to know. But so far his attempts at getting answers had only raised more questions. It annoyed Bunga to an extent, but Atazi's cold gaze kept him from asking any more questions.

Kiara stared at Atazi silently, eyebrows furrowing. So this... Lucifer was bad. Apparently very bad. Was he the reason Kion didn't like tigers, perhaps? But maybe it wasn't just the case of not liking them. Kion seemed scared. Kiara sighed, making a mental note to find out all she could about this tiger. She probably wouldn't get anything out of Kion. Maybe Claire. Her eyes flickered toward the other lioness cub, staring at her silently for a moment and managing to catch her gaze briefly, a clear question in her eyes, before she looked away again.

Kion just shook his head, his head lowering until his muzzle touched his paws. His tail flicked side to side, his gaze fixed ahead uncertainly, before his eyes trailed up to Claire's face. His head tilted toward Atazi when she spoke, suggesting a walk, and Kion's gaze snapped back to her. "No." He mumbled simply, ears flattening. He didn't want to leave Pride Rock. And he didn't really want to leave Claire. She wouldn't comfort him and she wouldn't press against him and tell him everything was okay, everything was going to be okay now, but just having her there in front of him was enough. It was the simple reminder that he wasn't alone in this, that Claire had been through just as much as him. And while she wasn't broken like he was, she certainly wasn't whole. And she was suffering through this as well, just in a different way. Glancing toward Bunga and Kiara, Kion took in a slow, deep breath and managed to pull himself together. The mask returned. The fear, uncertainty and shock left his gaze, and his mouth snapped shut, jaws locking together as he pushed himself back up. His shoulder remained stiff, but his fur slowly began to flatten, and his ears pricked up just faintly. His amber gaze flickered back up to Claire. He went silent, meeting her gaze, before speaking up. "So what about you?"

Claire's purple gaze didn't waver, or move from Kion's. Her tail tip flicked toward Kiara for a second as Atazi explained who Lucifer was, and her gaze finally moved, casting the Princess a look that told her she'd explain everything later. Then she turned her gaze back to Kion just in time to see him pulling himself together. She saw the effort it took to force that mask back up, to force all the emotion away, and she did nothing but stare. She wasn't going to reassure him. She wasn't like that, she didn't do the soft, mushy moments. But she silently encouraged him, her gaze sharp and fiery, pushing him to stand up, to summon what strength he had, to keep fighting. Because somebody had to. Claire gave a short, small nod to the golden cub when Kion finally managed to pull himself together completely. She had to admit he was strong. Sure he was broken, but there was a small spark of fire there. A will to fight. Claire's eyes flickered faintly, an unreadable emotion crossing her face when Kion spoke. "What about me?" She returned the question, giving a one-shouldered shrug as her ears flicked, tail lashing back and forth, brushing lightly against the ground. Her nose twitched, whiskers quivering faintly as she continued, "I don't know. Guess it's time to see what life's like beyond the Sabers."

Kion nodded slowly, tail flicking, a thoughtful look crossing his face as he stared at Claire. He saw the fear in her eyes that she wasn't trying to hide. Claire didn't do that, Claire didn't hide her emotions. That was more of a weakness to her than showing them, Kion knew. "If you want," Kion said carefully, glancing briefly toward Kiara for a second before looking at Claire again, "I'm sure my family wouldn't mind... But if you want, there's always a place for you here."

"I appreciate that." Claire muttered simply, holding his gaze intently. The offer was kind, but Claire doubted she'd take it. Her place wasn't with a Pride. But then again, she didn't have a place anymore. She was nothing now. Nothing but a leaf blowing in the wind and she didn't know where she would land - And she didn't know if she wanted to land anywhere else. It was weird, how much she'd relied on what she'd done, being a slave, working for Lucifer, for the Sabers, but now, without it, Claire felt like she had no purpose. Like she'd done all she could. And yet she felt like she hadn't done enough. Like she should be doing something... Else. And that scared her more than anything. Claire didn't like change. She liked what she already knew. But, what she knew... Was gone.

rubinaito
January 17th, 2018, 08:46 PM
(So, quick suggestion-)
(What if we roleplayed a universe where Lucifer didn't exist, somewhere in the future?)

Atazi nodded at Kion's answer and walked past him- making sure not to bump into anybody. "Alright. I'll just explore the Pridelands then." She answered with the same soft tone she had used to talk to Kion in that moment before her face hardened back to it's usual, angry expression. She jumped off of the rock, briefly meeting Bunga's gaze. In that moment, she expressed that she would explain to him if he wanted to follow her, before she dipped beneath the rock and headed through the grasses at a relatively slow pace, trying to calm herself down.

Sari's eyes sparked with brief fear, recognizing the look on Sade's face. She backed up and ran to a place hidden from the area, ducking into the bushes and hiding as best she could. Even though she was a cub, naive as she may be, Sari still had the primal instinct to hide when danger was near. Her gaze focused on Sade through the leaves, eyes wide and trembling faintly. What do I do if something bad happens? She thought, tucking her tail close to her and biting down on it gently to keep herself focused. I... should run to the big rock. There are lions there, they'll help- right? She bit down on her tail again, focusing on her adoptive sister.

Random Melody
January 17th, 2018, 09:04 PM
(Oooooohhhhh)
(Okie! Could be interesting o3o)
Oh... Bunga paused, meeting Atazi's gaze briefly. He blinked, then turned his teal eyes to Kion, making sure he was alright. He seemed okay, for the most part. So, Bunga stepped back, before turning and heading after Atazi, hesitantly making his way to her side. He didn't say anything, just fixed his eyes ahead, casting occasional glances toward the lioness cub and waiting for her to explain. If she wanted to, at least. Bunga was curious, but he didn't want to make Atazi uncomfortable. So he wouldn't ask any questions. He'd just wait for her to speak.


##


"Well..." Kion trailed off, watching Atazi and Bunga go. Then he gave a soft sigh and sat down, tail swishing back and forth over the ground, his amber gaze meeting first Claire's, then Kiara's, seeing the clear curiosity in her eyes. He went silent for a moment before looking over at Claire, his eyes holding a clear question. Asking her to explain it for him, because he couldn't. He wouldn't be able to.

Claire met his gaze, and a silent conversation passed between the two before she sat up straight and looked over at Kiara. "Master Lucifer is the leader of a group called the Saber Kingdom. They reside in the Desert." She started, seeing Kiara's ears perk up with interest. Claire's voice went cold. "A group of tigers and leopards that capture innocents, mainly lions and smaller, weaker animals, to do their work for them. They break them down into slaves and make them work." Her ears flicked, waiting, studying Kiara's face carefully and glancing toward Kion, who was listening silently. "They use unspeakable methods of torture to break the slaves down. They're a vile, horrible group. And Atazi was right, you are lucky to never have met Master, and especially lucky to never have experienced what we have." She said solemnly, her cold, calm gaze meeting Kiara's. "Is that a good enough answer?"

Kiara opened her mouth to speak, but nothing came out so after a second she just snapped her jaws shut, eyes wide with shock. "So.." Ahe finally managed to speak, her voice soft and choked. "...Oh, Mufasa.." She whispered, then turned her gaze to Kion. "You were..." She trailed off when Kion closed his eyes and nodded. Kiara stood frozen for a moment, then looked back at Claire, horrified. "And... Oh, mother of Mufasa..."

Stario&Co.
January 17th, 2018, 09:10 PM
Sade waited until Sari was out of eyesight, then turned and slipped into the tall grass. "I know I heard something," she mumbled. And yet, she saw nothing and the dried tall plants. And now, it was a defening silence. "Maybe it's just my imagination," she sighed, then turned back to go. And that's when it hit her. The scent the scent that she had been taught to run from. The sent that she had learned to fear.

"Saber," Sade whimpered. And just as she did, a large stripped beast leaped from the grass. It's jaws were extended to reveal large saber teeth.

"KOJA!!!"

rubinaito
January 17th, 2018, 09:21 PM
Atazi didn't speak for a good minute before she finally spoke. "Lucifer was a monster who didn't deserve to be alive." She kept her voice steady, not really stopping as she walked along. "He had a blatant disregard for anything pure and innocent. He didn't care much for anyone but himself, really." She stopped, catching her breath. She looked at her paws as she walked along. "We all suffered there. In his camp, just that way-" She pointed in the general direction. "- in the desert. We were slaves, bent to his will. We would hunt, we would fight, we would build and sometimes if he took a bit of a liking to us..." She stopped, swallowing the bile rising in her throat. "... He's the reason I even have a daughter at this age." She managed to get out, unable to actually explain. "It was a hell hole there. And Lucifer knew it. He did whatever he wanted when he wanted." She finished, unable to continue. She could have explained it better, or a little more in-depth but she couldn't muster up the words. She sat down, keeping her expression neutral as best she could. "He threw me out after taking my daughter from me. I couldn't get in so I ended up wandering Africa hoping for help. There's the relief that he's dead but I can't help but wonder what became of Sari..." She muttered the last part to herself, staring at her paws.
Sari stifled a gasp, watching the scene unfold. She couldn't turn away. She couldn't run. She was frozen, watching the tiger that looked strikingly like her leap for her adoptive sister.

Random Melody
January 18th, 2018, 12:15 AM
Koja's head snapped up. His ears perked instantly, swiveling toward the sound, dropping the zebra meat in his jaws instantly. It took him no more than half a second to recognize the voice, and no more than a full second to take off toward the sound, claws sinking into the ground as he propelled himself forward quickly, launching himself forward, a growl rising in his throat. His sea-green eyes fixed ahead, ears flat, lips pulled back over his teeth as a loud snarl escaped his lips. His sister was in danger. He heard the panic in her voice and as he drew closer, he could smell the saber-tooth from where he was. It only made him move faster, a roar escaping his bared teeth. "SADE!"


##


Bunga just stared in shock as Atazi explained everything. About Lucifer. About the camp. His teal eyes drifted toward the desert as Atazi gestured toward it, but his gaze returned to Atazi almost instantly. It was weird how completely serious he looked - The usually playful and idiotic honey badger looking unusually serene and sympathetic as he stared at Atazi, not saying anything. He watched as she sat, gaze fixed on her paws, registering everything she'd said. Yeah, Atazi had been right before. This Lucifer guy definitely sounded like a nightmare. Like a really bad guy. The badger shifted his feet silently, looking down, thinking all this over. Then he closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and opened his eyes again, looking up and taking a step forward, reaching out to gently touch Atazi's shoulder. "I'm so sorry," He said solemnly, his eyes searching hers. "Are you... Alright?"


##


"Oh, Kion..." Kiara's eyes were wide as she looked over at her brother. And for the first time, she finally understood. Kion's hated for tigers, the way he avoided the desert and any subject of either one. How jumpy he was when he first returned to the Pridelands, how nervous. The nightmares where he woke up, choking back screams. Kiara would comfort him but even so vulnerable, Kion refused to talk about what had scared him. Even now, he'd cast occasional glances over his shoulder, he'd get that look on his face when he thought nobody was looking, like he was trapped in some horrible memory. But he snapped out of it when someone spoke to him or touched him, and that mask returned, that fake smile. Kiara had to admit, Kion was good at hiding stuff. But now Kiara understood everything. She understood why. "He's dead now, though," She paused, gaze flickering to Claire, then back to Kion. "He can't hurt you anymore. He can't hurt anyone anymore.." She trailed off.

Kion stared at her silently for a long time, then eventually gave a small shrug. "Yeah." He replied, his voice steady, calm... Blank. His expression was masked, guarded, and Kiara's tail lashed in irritation. Kion watched the frustration flare up in her gaze, and gave an apologetic smile. Sure, Kiara knew now. Sure, there was nothing more to hide. But even then, Kion wasn't willing to let his mask drop. He had to be the Kion that they knew, not the pathetic hollow shell of a cub that he really was. The golden cub stood for a moment before speaking up. "Where is everyone? Now that I think about it, I haven't seen anyone else all day." And then he glanced at Lilliana. "'Cept her. That's probably more surprising than anything." He muttered. Lilliana was more the loner of the group, quiet and sticking to herself - Nobody really ever saw her.

"Me either." Kiara admitted with a sigh, willing to let the subject drop... For now, at least.

Claire hummed, tail flicking lazily back and forth and her purple eyes drifting toward the desert. "This is going to be a very hard adjustment." She muttered, mostly to herself. She could feel Kion's gaze fixed intently on her, but she didn't move her gaze from the desert, staring silently now.

Lilliana stood silently, watching them, then her gaze drifted toward the desert. And then her eyes flickered over to rest on the Outlands, her fur prickling up, ice blue eyes seeming to narrow. Not good. She thought, tail flicking back and forth. Not good at all.


##


"Ready.... Set.... Go!"

Vexy launched herself forward at her brother's command, a grin on her face. The pale lioness's bright blue eyes focused ahead, claws sinking into the ground, propelling herself forward. She tensed, then loosened her claws, tensing her back legs and pushing herself up, springing into the air. She easily leaped over a fallen log, only stopping for half a second before launching herself forward again. Her breath came in wild gasps, but her blue eyes were bright with mischief and excitement, tail whipping back and forth. Then she glanced to her right, and faltered a little bit, a growl escaping her lips when she saw her brother beside her, matching her stride for stride. "Oh, come on!"

"Eat dirt, big sister!" Chaka sneered, pushing himself forward to pass her. Her irritated shriek was like music to his ears - It made Chaka laugh as he quickened his pace, stretching his paws out for longer strides, easily passing her. His dark blue eyes fixed ahead, and the smirk on his face suddenly melted and turned into a frown. His paws slammed down instantly, claws sinking in hard, and he skidded sharply across the ground, gasping. "Vex--"

"Eat dirt, Satan! Whoooo!" Vexy laughed, tail lashing at her brother's shoulder as she launched herself past him, ignoring his shouts of protest. She noticed the golden shape up ahead a little to late, but managed to stop herself just in time, skidding to a sharp stop and coming face to face with another lioness cub, noses actually touching. Vexy took one look at the cub and her face broke into a nervous grin as she stared into narrowed amber eyes.

Kila let out a huff, jerking her head back sharply and fixing Vexy with a cold glare. "You nearly ran me over, Desert-lander." She growled icily, tail flicking back and forth faintly and her cold gaze fixed intently on Vexy, lips curled back slightly to reveal sharp, pointed fangs. Vexy let out a nervous laugh and flattened her ears, and Kila narrowed her eyes before looking up as a tail came to rest on her shoulder.

"Now, now, sweetheart," Kiyu chided, her tail tip brushing against Kila's ear, and the cub seemed to instantly relax. "I'm sure she didn't mean to, love. Be a bit more polite, please, angel?"

"Yeah, I really didn't mean to," Vexy said sincerely, her bright blue eyes meeting Kila's and a soft smile forming on her face. "Really. I'm sorry, I was racing with my brother and I didn't see you ahead." She cleared her throat, then extended a paw. "I'm Vexy."

Kila continued to glare at Vexy for a moment, but eventually gave in, the anger melting away to a neutral expression. The stared at the other cub for a while, amber eyes meeting blue, before she pulled away from Kiyu to take a small step forward, extending her paw to take Vexy's. "Kila."

Stario&Co.
January 18th, 2018, 06:17 AM
(KILA AND VEXY)
(AND THEN THE DREAM TEAM WAS BORN)

"SARI, RUN!!" Sade yowled. She turned and made a break for it, only to slam into a wall of fur. She fell back and looked up, seeing three more sabers in front of her. Her ears flattened against her head.

"Hey there, pretty kitty," one them sneared, and the rest of them laughed like it was a joke.

Moments later a loud scream is heard from the tall grass. And then there was silence.

rubinaito
January 18th, 2018, 05:33 PM
Random Melody Star&Co

When Sade shouted for Sari to run, the cub did. She didn't look back, her paws skimming across the ground in a panic. She needed to get to Koja, but she didn't know where he was. She needed to find Tsuki, but it was impossible to find him. Her only option was to head for the large rock in the distance where she knew she'd find lions able to help her. Hearing the scream only made the tiny cub run faster, beginning to bawl her eyes out and crying for Koja, Tsuki, and Sade (although Sade wouldn't be able to come comfort her), hardly noticing how fast she was going. Her speed could rival a cheetah's at this point, not that she noticed or cared. She only began to slow down when she saw the rock about to slam into her- or, rather, she into the rock. "Heeeeeelp!"

Atazi lifted her gaze to look at Bunga, her expression neutral. "No." She replied simply. "Maybe in the future, but not now." She looked up at the sky and sighed, letting her eyes drift closed and her face scrunched up with vague annoyance. "I," She began her tone one of annoyance and frustration. "Hate- absolutely hate- talking about my emotions." She said bluntly, getting up and glancing back at Bunga. Her hard expression softened, if only slightly. "But," She continued. "I will say that I'm sorry I tried to kill you and eat you." She turned, prepared to begin heading back to Priderock when she was knocked aside by a speeding cub, too fast for her to make out any ideas other than her brown fur. "Hey! Watch where you're goin'!" Atazi shouted roughly, before huffing. "Let's head back to Priderock or something, I'm starting to get sick of all this healthy green... stuff." She grunted, squaring her shoulders before marching towards the cave.

Random Melody
January 18th, 2018, 07:50 PM
(Heh)Bunga paused for a split second as he stared up at her, but he didn't say anything else after that. He blinked when she apologized for almost eating him, and a soft chuckle escaped his lips, though mostly forced. "All is forgiven." He assured with a sigh, following after her when she began to head back to Pride Rock. He jumped back when the cub ran past, teal eyes widening with surprise. He barely heard Atazi's words. When the cub yelled for help, that was it - He launched himself forward, past Atazi, surprisingly fast to catch up to the cub, and once he did, he quickly pulled her to a stop. "Hey, whoa, whoa," He said carefully, holding his hands up and looking down at her in concern. "Are you alright? What's wrong, kiddo?"

Kion was leaping down the slope instantly to make his way to Bunga's side, approaching the cub carefully. "What's goin' on?" He mumbled to Bunga, who just shrugged at him, eyes fixed worriedly on the cub. Kion's amber gaze flickered up, staring forward intently, and his confusion only deepened. Okay, so the cub wasn't being chased. That was.. Good. But then why did she look so frightened, why was she yelling for help? Kion's tail twitched faintly, his gaze darting back down to the cub, and his amber gaze filled with concern. "What happened?"

"Mm." Claire simply watched from where she perched on one of the rocks, her head tilting faintly, eyes narrowing at the cub. "Kids."


##


"You're fiery," Vexy said admiringly, tilting her head at Kila, her bright blue eyes sparkling intently as she studied her. "I can tell!" She purred, then came forward. She was pretty much all up in Kila's personal space now, but she didn't really seem to care about that. She ignored the warning growl she got, looking Kila over intently. "And, you know, you look kind of familiar." She said suddenly, staring intently into Kila's amber eyes, before leaning forward even closer. "You look like Kion." She said randomly, staring at her intently.

Kila leaned back on her paws when Vexy leaned forward, eyes narrowing ever so slightly. She then curled her lips back and bared her teeth, preparing to snarl out a pretty rude response, but the comment about her brother caught her off guard. Her irritation melted instantly, looking surprised now. "You know my brother?"

"Brother?" Vexy's eyes lit up instantly, and her tail lashed wildly. "Kion's your brother - Of course! That's amazing." She cooed, circling around Kila and brushing up against her, a bright smile on her face. "Guess what? My brother and your brother are best friends." She informed. "Almost lovers, honestly. Hey - We should be best friends, too!"

Kila didn't know what exactly was happening, but she knew this girl was way too cheery and sugary for her liking. Her eyebrows raised when Vexy said that Kion and... Whoever Vexy's brother was were best friends, and then announced that they should be friends. Kila just stared at her, narrowing her eyes at the bright smile and sparkling eyes staring back at her. But... The annoyance was slowly wearing down. This lioness intrigued her. Kila stared for a long moment, then tilted her head. "Hm." She narrowed her eyes, thinking, then shrugged. "Maybe, Perky."

Stario&Co.
January 19th, 2018, 06:26 AM
"Reporting for duty!" Beshte could be heard from not too far away. Whenever he heard a troubled animal, that was it. He would drop everything.

"What's the problem?" Full zipped to them in an instant, almost a blur with her terrific speed.

##

"Help!" Sade cried as one Saber carried her by the nape of her neck. "Somebody help! Stranger danger! I'm being kidnapped!"

"I swear I'm going to claw my ears out," one Saber moaned in frustration. "Did we really have to kidnap a little brat?"

"That's annoying, might I add," The Saber holding Sade flinched as his eardrums endured her screaming. "And isn't she part of the Lion Guard?"

"She's a guard in training!" The slimmer Saber snorted. "Come on! A tiny cub can't do anything to us."

"Not true!" Sade let out a squeaky snarl. "You see these claws? I'll mess you up!"

"That threat only made you cuter, kid."

rubinaito
January 19th, 2018, 10:42 PM
Sari took a good moment to calm herself down so she could speak coherently, otherwise all the surrounding animals would hear utter nonsense. She turned to Kion, her eyes wide open and pleading- as well as giving the cub a clear look at Sari. Her black stripes stood out on her soft brown coat, and her small, white Saber teeth curved down, past her mouth and just above her chin. "They took my sister," She gasped as soon as she was able. "Big, huge tigers with long teeth like mine!" She sniffled. "I can't find my big brother Koko, or Uki. I don't know what to do..." She whimpered, flattening her ears. Atazi had yet to notice the cub- after all, she had no interest in the affair.

Random Melody
January 19th, 2018, 10:56 PM
Kion blinked when he got a clearer look at the cub, and his ears flattened ever so slightly, but his expression stayed the same. His eyes widened, however, when she mentioned "big, huge tigers" with teeth just likes hers. His gaze fixed on the cub's saber-teeth, and he felt his shoulders stiffen slightly, his mouth snapping shut and his lips pressing into a thin line. "Sabers." He muttered simply, closing his eyes for a moment. He took no more than a minute to pull himself together again. The golden cub took a deep breath and straightened up, shaking out his golden fur before opening his eyes and looking back down at Sari. He stared at the cub's saber-teeth for a second. Saber-teeth tigers... They always unnerved him more than the normal tigers. But Lucifer was really the only saber-tooth tiger he was truly afraid of. With any other saber-tooth or normal tiger, he could turn the fear into anger. But this cub... She was innocent. Kion could tell that much. The cub took a deep breath and allowed a soft smile to appear on his face. It was forced, but nobody would be able to tell that. "Alright, sweetheart. Can you, uh," he cleared his throat, unease flashing through his eyes for a second before it was masked again. "Tell me where these tigers were?"

Bunga was silent as he listened, staring at the cub. Then his eyes narrowed ever so slightly, studying her carefully before looking back toward Atazi, then at Sari again. His eyebrows raised faintly but he didn't comment, just continued silently looking back and forth between the two.

"Huh." Claire clicked her tongue and made her way down the rocks to stand beside Kion, shouldering Bunga out of the way. She stood side to side with Kion, purple eyes finally flashing with some interest as she looked down at Sari, before glancing at Kion. "Now I'm curious. Tigers kidnapping cubs - Sounds like a Master Lucifer thing, doesn't it?" she nudged her shoulder against Kion's, and the golden cub nodded faintly in agreement, frowning. "Well," Claire mused, running her tongue over her jaws before baring her teeth slightly, rage bubbling up. "If you ask me, looks like some of those rats are trying to play copycat." She commented slowly, a low growl rising in her throat. Kion grimaced at that, nodding slightly again.

rubinaito
January 22nd, 2018, 04:40 PM
Sorry for taking awhile to respond-- I wanted to give Star a chance to reply~

Random Melody Stario&Co.

Sari watched Kion for a moment, not saying anything as he studied her carefully. She frowned a little, feeling her heart seize up - what if he said no? She swallowed nervously, letting her ears fold back every so slightly and trying to rationalize as best as she could (after all, she was only a cub) that the leader of the Lion Guard would say yes. That he would help her, even though she wasn't like him or his friends. It was a slight childish fear that every young cub would eventually face- the fear of rejection. Her ears lifted up as Kion mumbled a word- sabers, whatever those were- and turned to look at her with a smile that seemed genuine to the cub. After Kion asked where the sabers had been, Sari let out a faint squeak and she bit down gently on her bottom jaw to think for a little bit. "We live down by the Hakuna Matata falls. We were going fishing at that lake over there-" She pointed a paw at a smaller lake that was barely visible from Priderock. "-when Sade put me into a bush after hearing something and the big scary tigers came out." She explained, having calmed a bit. She glanced nervously at Claire as she came closer, but didn't say anything.

Stario&Co.
January 22nd, 2018, 09:26 PM
"SADE!?" The guard echoed
"Kion, I told you so!" Fuli groaned, rubbing her face with her paw. "If your going to take a child for an apprentice, keep an eye on her!"
"So those Saber guys have Sade?" Beshte looked more concerned than annoyed.

Random Melody
January 22nd, 2018, 09:43 PM
Kion's eyes snapped wide with surprise when Sari said Sade's name, and it took him a moment to process this, hardly hearing Fuli and Beshte at all. The Sabers had Sade. His apprentice. His friend. The golden cub's jaws locked instantly, a soft growl rumbling in his chest, but he took a deep breath and pushed it down. Kion took in a steady breath, fighting against every instinct telling him to take off to save her. Rushing headfirst into these situations was never a good thing. He had to think this over carefully. He had to plan it out. But the more he stood there thinking about it, thinking about Sade with those tigers, the angrier he got. He felt his blood boiling with each second that passed until finally, he couldn't take it anymore. His amber gaze shifted from Sari to the lake the cub had pointed at, and his muzzle lowered, lips curling back slightly over his teeth. Go, whispered a dark voice Kion didn't recognize, encouraging him, pushing him. Don't think. Just do it. Kion was too distracted to worry about where the voice was coming from, who was speaking to him. Instead, he obeyed. In no more than a second he took off toward where Sari had said the tigers were, ears flat to his head and amber eyes narrowed straight ahead. Attaboy.

"Kion--" Bunga started to speak, but Kion had launched off at that moment without a word. Bunga stood in stunned silence for a few seconds, looking up at Beshte and Fuli in shock and confusion before turning back to stare after Kion in surprise. "I - Uh - Guess we're going then?"

Ono had been silent this entire time, perched on Beshte's back. However, when Kion ran off, he rose up into the air and looked down at Bunga as the honey badger spoke, nodding silently in agreement before taking off flying after the cub. And after a second, Bunga followed closely behind.

Claire's ears pricked up in surprise when Kion darted off, and she raised an eyebrow, debating on following. Her head tilted faintly to the side, and then her purple gaze drifted down to Sari, staring blankly down at the cub. "Welp," She started, but didn't finish, glancing back after Kion. He's got this. She reassured herself, tail flicking.

rubinaito
January 22nd, 2018, 09:58 PM
Sari hadn't even managed to process the information being thrown at her- Apprentice? Of the Lion Guard? Sade? - before Kion had darted off with an almost scary look in his eyes- Which I can understand, I guess- and the others followed swiftly. She swallowed, the young cub watching them dash off like the group they were, finally giving into her concerns for Sade and bursting into tears like the cub she was. Claire, being the closest and probably only animal near her, soon had a sniffling little cub burying her head in Claire's fur- probably expecting comfort of some sort, or at least just a shoulder to cry on.

Atazi paused, hearing a cub burst into tears and grimaced ever so slightly. Again, that soft spot for cubs would probably end up killing her in the long run but she just couldn't help it-- She poked her head out of the cave and stared blankly at Claire and Sari for the moment, vaguely curious to see how Claire would react to the cub clinging to her- and she still had yet to recognize the cub as her own daughter.

Random Melody
January 22nd, 2018, 10:14 PM
Claire was seriously debating on following Kion, and the cub bursting into tears only made that decision seem more tempting. However, she didn't have a chance because Sari was already clinging to her, crying her heart out, the small, vulnerable cub's head buried into her fur. Claire grimaced as she felt the tears soak in, and bit back a low hiss, not wanting to trigger any more tears. After a moment she managed to calm herself. Claire didn't have a very high tolerance for cubs. They were loud and obnoxious and insufferable and arrogant and somehow had boundless energy that never came in handy because they never knew how to handle it. They were annoying and messy and Claire completely disliked them. She wouldn't go as far as to say she hated them, though. She didn't really. Just strongly disliked them. And having one clinging to her now, crying, Claire wanted nothing more than to push the cub away and snarl a few not-so-nice words. But she knew she probably shouldn't do that. The kid was traumatized right now and Claire knew how it felt to come across big, saber-tooth tigers. Sari had dodged a bullet not getting captured and Claire honestly hoped that Kion was able to save the other cub before anything horrible could happen. Claire disliked cubs, but she didn't want to see any more broken down.

"Yeah, alright," Claire finally grumbled, resting a paw over Sari's back and staring down at the cub almost blankly, but there was a small spark of understanding there. But also a cold, fierce look. "Chill out, kid. Crying isn't gonna get you anywhere and it's not gonna earn you anything but wet fur." But despite her harsh words, there was no real bite to them, just a calm, cold tone as she stared down at Sari, eyes slightly narrowed.

Stario&Co.
January 22nd, 2018, 10:25 PM
"Whoa, Kion wait for us!!" Beshte quickly hurried after them
"Another day, another rescue," Fuli shrugged and dashed after Kion, catching up easily.

##

"You won't get away with this!" Sade squealed from the tiger's jaws. "When my teacher and big bros find out, they'll give you what for!"
"She's been going on for a whole hour!" The slim Saber groaned, falling to his stomach and covering his ears. "Make it stop, I'm begging ya!"
"Oh, get up you wimp!" The Saber holding Sade rolled his eyes "We're here anyway."
"What?" Sade blinked and looked around. Sand? She was in the desert. She must have been screaming to much to notice they crossed the border. "Oh sweet Mufa--oof!" She yelped when the tiger dropped her on the soft sand, then planted a foot down on her tail to keep her from running.
"Ohhhh, this is gonna be gooooooood!" The slim Saber ran over and climbed onto a rock. Then too Sade's confusion, he began to holler across the clearing "The deed is done, bring out the general!"
"General?" Sade blinked. "Who's the general?"
"You're about to find out," The tiger that had carried her stared straight ahead. His posture was neat and straight, his chest puffed out. Sade didn't quite understand, but she puffed out her chest as well, making a growly face.

That's when it happened. One by one, large animals appeared from the dens. Most of them were Sabers, but some leopards were in their ranks as well. Along with a few snakes. Sade didn't like snakes. But they weren't the most intimidating thing. a group of large tigers all crowded in a circle. They marched in step towards Sade, and many other cubs her age. Most of them were girls, some boys. Sade gulped as the tigers neared, realizing something. They were guarding someone. The leader. That's why they were in such a formation.

"I-I'd like to go home now!" Sade stammered, scurrying to her paws. However, it was no use, as her tail was still being pressed down. Her veins turned into ice. Who was in that formation that was so dangerous, so terrifying, that they needed to be guarded. What if it was a three headed tiger that breathed fire? Or worse, a giant venomous snake! Sade shuddered and braced herself for an attack. She was too scared to look away.

The tigers stopped in there tracks, right in front of the cubs. Then, slowly, they moved back from each other, revealing the deadly leader they had been hiding. Only, there was one minor flaw. The leader wasn't a deadly warrior. In fact, he didn't have a scratch on him. He was a small cub, just like the rest of them.

"Greetings!" The cub offered a friendly smile. It was shinning and innocent. He wasn't a bad guy. This allowed Sade to relax a little. The cub was not a full tiger. He was also a little lion. Her had sandy brown fur, with brownish red markings on his back, eyes, and tail. black stripes covered the sides of his face, his shoulders, and his lower back spiky brown tuffs sprouted from his head. He was kind of adorable.

"My name is Octavian!" The cub introduced himself with such formality and kindness, all the kidnapped cubs were at ease within seconds. "I'm the leader of the Sabers."

rubinaito
January 22nd, 2018, 10:40 PM
Don't tell me he's going to be like the other little Octavion I know...
Love the Heroes of Olympus but god that kid is deranged and spooky.

Sari nodded slightly, sniffling and raising a paw to wipe off her face. She looked up at Claire and offered a soft, hesitant smile. "O-Okay." She mumbled, sitting down and doing her best to hold back her tears. After all, the cub was... strangely familiar. Like her mother, from what vague memories Sari had of her, but a little more in-tune with her feelings. Less angry. "U-Um, do you think that maybe they'll be okay?" She mumbled, shifting. "The tigers, I mean. I know they're scary, and mean, but I'm part tiger and I guess-" She shut herself up. She shouldn't talk so much, as it may just make Claire angry. Besides, she reminded herself, Claire and Kion didn't like tigers- which meant that Claire probably didn't like Sari much. All of the self-consciousness from earlier crashed into Sari and she smiled a little weakly. "Sorry." She mumbled, sitting down. It was a little harder for her to open up and be the playful young cub when there was so much stress dragging her down at the moment.

Atazi flicked an ear, slipping out of the cave. She studied the cub interestedly, not really making a sound. The cub, now that she thought about it, looked strikingly like her own missing daughter, Sari. But that couldn't be possible, could it? Against her wishes, hope blossomed in her heart that it was her- but instead of bounding forward with a cry of joy and longing, she stuck to the shadows to watch just a bit longer. There was no need to make herself suffer should the cub turn out to not be the child she'd been looking for. Her blue eyes focused on the cub as Sari sat down anxiously, having dried her tears. The cub exchanged a couple of words with Claire, a little too soft for Atazi's young ears to pick up on. All she needed to have the confirmation is a name, and the color of the cub's eyes- after all, she could remember Sari's bright blue eyes for as long as she lived.

Stario&Co.
January 22nd, 2018, 10:52 PM
Trust me Red
That's not the case XDD
Soooo Red
Wanna make a cub for my little plan for Octavian?
You can make however many you want X33

Random Melody
January 22nd, 2018, 10:57 PM
"There you go, kiddo." Claire said coolly, tilting her head faintly and watching the cub with interest. Her eyebrows raised when Sari asked her question, and explained she was asking about the tigers. A small scoff escaped her lips. She didn't seem to be angry at the fact that Sari was concerned for the tigers. Not really. "Hate to break it to you, short-stack, but if Kion finds them, I highly doubt those tigers will be anywhere near okay." She replied, a small hint of pride in her voice. Then she brought her narrowed purple eyes back to Sari. "And you don't need to be sorry. I get it, you're worried. But I'm just saying. Crying won't magically make anything better. It's a waste of time and energy." She said matter-of-factly, tail tip twitching faintly, almost irritably, and her eyes trailed as if remembering something before she shrugged. "In any case, just stay calm. Your sister'll most likely be alright. What's your name, kid?"


##


Kion was snarling wildly as he padded along. He'd already picked up the tigers scent - An unmistakable scent that brought nothing but pure rage. An emotion he was used to feeling toward those; "Striped, arrogant, flea-ridden stupid, insufferable, ignorant rats!" Kion raged as he padded along, lips pulled back over his teeth. "Whoever the hell do this I don't care who it is I will rip their stripes off one by freaking one and I will love every. Bloody. Second of it!" His snarl got lower and deeper as he spoke until he didn't really sound like Kion anymore. At least not the Kion the Lion Guard knew. No, this was the Kion from the desert. From the Sabers. This was the Kion who mercilessly slaughtered over twenty-six tigers and hadn't regretted a single second. This was the Kion who had trained for months to kill and fight and all that pent-up rage, all his training, all his instincts telling him to kill, kill, kill, kill they were about to come unleashed, whether the Guard watched or not. "Those tigers are gonna freakin' learn, they're gonna pay, they're gonna die," Kion hissed, amber eyes darkening. He paused for a second, making sure he still had the scent, then lurched forward at a quicker pace, baring his teeth. "Oh, oh, oh they're gonna die."

Bunga honestly had never thought it would be possible for him to be afraid of Kion. Kion. His best friend. Especially considering Bunga was the Bravest in the Pridelands, he wasn't scared of anything. But right then, listening to his best friend's rants and threats of death and blood, his blood ran completely cold. This was a side of Kion he'd never seen before. A side of Kion he didn't know was there. And he was terrified of it. The honey badger glanced at Fuli and Beshte, then up at Ono, who looked equally as stunned. Neither of them spoke.


##



A small cub stood in the group, watching, assessing. Her intense amber eyes never wavered. They held intelligence and understanding, compassion and thoughtfulness, but no fear. Her mother had taught her never to show fear. Her silver-colored ears twitched, straightening up. She was definitely odd-looking. She mostly looked like a tiger, deep blue stripes blending in with soft golden ones on her silver fur, the stripes going down her tail. But she was also partly lion. The tip of her tail had red tinges around it. Her striped paws twitched silently against the ground as she stared at Octavian, her amber eyes slowly lighting up with a burning curiosity, but she didn't speak. She wasn't very old, maybe four months at most, and she wasn't very tall yet either. She blew the small tuft of dark gray fur tinged with red out of her face, her jaw ticking silently, teeth clicking together as she looked around. She didn't seem very nervous. Then again, none of the others seemed nervous either, because of Octavian's seemingly friendly nature. The cub gave one twitch of her tail before bringing her intense gaze back to the other cub, ears flicking silently.

rubinaito
January 22nd, 2018, 11:09 PM
Trust me Red
That's not the case XDD
Soooo Red
Wanna make a cub for my little plan for Octavian?
You can make however many you want X33
I am very relieved haha.


"Sari, miss!" Sari quipped up politely, glad that Claire wasn't upset with her. However, upon hearing the faint gasp behind her she spun around and locked her blue eyes with a very, very familiar set of similarily blue eyes. She didn't say anything for a good moment, her jaw slack with shock. "Ma-Mama...?"

Atazi hadn't meant to gasp so loudly but it was hard not to. Sari was alive and well- and hadn't been under Lucifer's influence at all it seemed. "Sari!" She rushed forward, scooping the child up into a great hug, a sparkle returning to her gaze and her tail no longer drooping.

-<>-

Amelia stood under the shade of a large tree, watching the spectacle with great big, green eyes. Her pale blonde fur stood out from inside the dark shadows, and it wasn't as if she was trying to hide. It was just a bit hot for the little cub, that was all. She had the faint markings of a leopard running up her legs and tail and fading away upon reaching her belly, while a few stripes took the place of the leopard spots. She was wearing a flower crown she'd found near a watering hole that was made with small purple flowers and golden savannah grass- the crown that Sari had made, in fact. It slipped down over her eyes and she moved her paw to slide it back up. She stumbled forward a little bit to make her way to Octavian, her eyes shining. "Who's this?" She asked, her accent slightly exotic and smooth. She wasn't very old, maybe about three or four months- she didn't know herself- and was very small compared to the not-much-larger cub.

Stario&Co.
January 23rd, 2018, 10:20 PM
(Uh, guys, just so you know x3)
Sade is four and a half months
Octavian is five monthsX3


Beshte and Fuli stayed silent. For once, neither of them dared to speak. They only exchanged frightened glances with each other.

##

"Wait," Sade tilted her head suspiciously "I don't understand. Why did you kidnap us?"
"I didn't kidnap you!" Octavian blinked in surprised. I hope it wasn't kidnapping. "I was simply bringing you to your new home."
"NEW HOME!?" All the cubs seemed to echo together
"But my home is in the rain forest!" squeaked a male leopard cub.
"It's not your forever home, silly," Octavian let out a small giggle, which made Sade almost melt. "Think of it like a vacation! This camp you to be my dad's. Since It's mine now, I have to pick cubs to help me lead it. And to play with too!"
"Do you have games?" Asked a grey lion cub
"Oh boy, do I!" Octavian beamed. Now here was a subject he liked a lot

rubinaito
January 23rd, 2018, 10:29 PM
-Can Amy be Octavion's half-sister?-

Random Melody
January 23rd, 2018, 10:41 PM
Claire went silent now, watching carefully. Her cold purple eyes narrowed slightly toward the two, head tilting curiously, but she didn't say anything.


##


Kion stopped walking for a second, a shudder rippling through him. He hadn't felt this bloodthirsty in a long, long time. The cub took a deep breath, then paused for a second, realizing he'd lost the sent. He stayed still for a moment, narrowing his eyes, then hissed. "For the love of--" Then he caught it again almost instantly. The scent was just unmistakable, he knew it better than any other scent in the world. Seriously. His nose twitched, and he turned his head toward where it was coming from. For a second, he just stared. Sari had said they were saber-tooth tigers, but for some reason he didn't really care. His amber eyes darkened, teeth clicking together as he considered this. "Alright," Kion chuckled suddenly, and the laugh was dark, filled with pure anger and hatred, all directed toward the tigers. "Let's go have some fun." He unsheathed his claws and darted off at an even quicker speed than before.

"I'm..." Bunga didn't move as he watched Kion go, paling considerably, teal eyes wide. "Scared.."


##


The cub, Vixy, her name was, tilted her head at the mention of games, her amber eyes sparking up with a faintly curious look. Her tongue ran silently over her jaws, listening intently, perking her ears. "What kind of--" She started to ask, but she froze, her mouth hanging open slightly before snapping shut, her ears perking as she turned her head. She felt a presence that was unfamiliar yet familiar at the same time. And the energy from it felt very angry. Red hot angry. Like burning flames. Vixy wasn't scared, but something about it felt familiar. She was drawn to it.

Stario&Co.
January 23rd, 2018, 10:54 PM
(I'm pretty sure Octy has tons of half siblings. Knock yourself out XD)
"Something wrong?" Tucker, a male cheetah cub sat beside Vixy. He was almost the exact opposite of her. Less serious looking. A little dopey, in a good way.

##

"Scared of Kion," Full asked, "or what he's going to do?" She began to follow Kion, now staying a foot or two away.

Stario&Co.
January 23rd, 2018, 10:55 PM
Also heads up, I'm on my phone now, so colored text might not be common x3

Random Melody
January 23rd, 2018, 11:08 PM
"Both," Bunga muttered, exchanging a wary glance with Ono before following.


##


"Huh?" Vixy snapped out of her trance, turning to look at Tucker. She blinked, her amber eyes widening faintly. "Oh. Not sure, really." She admitted with a tilt of her head, flicking her striped tail from side to side. "Weird presence." She muttered, turning her head toward where the energy was coming from. "The energy. It's... It's weird. Familiar, almost. It's coming, someone's coming," She paused. "And they're angry."She wasn't wrong. A minute later Kion was storming up into the clearing, teeth bared and claws extended. Vixy's eyes widened slightly, taking note of his amber eyes, his red mane, and his golden fur. She glanced down at the golden stripes along her pelt, then blew the tuft out of her face again before looking at Kion. Is that... Who I think it is?

It was, but Kion wasn't focused on her. Not right now, at least. His amber eyes drifted around, teeth bared, claws sinking into the ground and sheathing again before unsheathing once more. A low snarl escaped his lips, and he paused for a second, staring at the cubs. Then his gaze shifted over, and finally his eyes rested on Sade. He stared for a second, and then reacted without really thinking. Because in an instant he was launching himself across the clearing at the tiger beside Sade, ready to unleash all his rage.

This was about to become Hell on earth.

rubinaito
January 23rd, 2018, 11:14 PM
Amelia gasped and pressed up against Octavian, who’d always been her favorite of all her half siblings. “Watch out!”

-Short post I’m on my phone and need to sleep-

Stario&Co.
January 23rd, 2018, 11:18 PM
"What the...?" Octavian backed away slightly
"Kion?" Sade blinked, her eyes widening

Random Melody
January 23rd, 2018, 11:43 PM
Kion paused for no more than a second, glancing at Sade. Then he focused on the tiger, and a wide smirk tugged at his lips as the tiger swiped at him. Instantly, Kion leaped back, claws sinking into the ground. "Too slow, Stripey!" He taunted, crouching down and preparing to launch if the tiger didn't in time.

But it did, snarling all the while. "You stupid little lion!" He spat, lashing his tail. As soon as he did, another tiger lunged for Kion from the side, teeth bared and ready.

Kion turned his head briefly to the side, watching the tiger approach. And for a split second, he froze. But instantly his expression was cold again, and he abandoned the first tiger to lunge at the second one, sinking his teeth deep into the tiger's paw and twisting as sharply as possible.

There was a loud crack, and the tiger shrieked, staggering back.

Kion smirked wickedly, then gave the tiger a hard shove, sending him crashing to the ground. The tiger didn't have much time to stand before Kion was there, claws over his throat, ready to plunge in.

"Kion--" Bunga's eyes widened as he realized what Kion was about to do, and his breath caught in his throat. Ono realized it almost instantly as well, and exclaimed at the same time as Bunga; "Don't!"

Kion stared down at the tiger, growling, but he did move his paw back, taking a few steps back. He started to sheathe his claws, taking deep breaths to calm himself. "Okay," He whispered, backing away. "Okay, okay, okay, okay," He continued his soft mantra as he backed away, but he didn't gain much distance from the tiger, stopping and digging his claws into the ground. "Okay.."

Then the tiger was up and man, did he look pissed. Before Kion could react the tiger was lunging at him, unsheathing the claws on his good paw and baring his teeth.

Kion let out a startled hiss when the claws raked down his face, leaving three claw marks down his muzzle. Anyone else probably would have screamed, but Kion was just stunned. He was used to more pain, worse pain. He took a moment to process what had just happened, though. "Wow," He finally spoke up, his dark voice echoing through the clearing. "Wow.." Then he chuckled. "You know what? I think I deserved that, so I'll let that one slide." He growled, turning away. "I'm taking my apprentice and leaving."

"The hell you are," The tiger growled venomously, putting a paw on Kion's shoulder and sinking his claws in slightly.

"Yes I am. Let me go, Stripey." Kion warned, his voice dripping with fury. When the tiger refused, Kion closed his eyes, and nodded. "Okay." He murmured. Then, after a minute or so of complete, utter silence, he whipped around and lashed his claws over the tiger's throat before plunging them in deep. As far as possible. Then he pulled back and watched as the tiger choked for a moment, twitching, before stumbling back, gasping and choking. Kion just watched, completely emotionless as the tiger fell to the floor, blood pooling around him.

Kion's tail twitched slightly, staring completely blankly at the dead tiger. His heart was pounding, bloodied claws sinking into the ground slightly. "That makes twenty-seven." He said aloud, mostly to himself. Then he turned and focused on the other tiger, who now looked confused and faintly scared. Kion just stared blankly, not smiling, not even speaking.

Vixy watched silently, eyes wide with confusion, and slight fear, but also interest as she watched Kion. "Well, what'd I tell you?" She mumbled. "He's mad."

Ainz Ooal Gown
January 23rd, 2018, 11:44 PM
Is there a way i can nuke every school on the planet

Random Melody
January 23rd, 2018, 11:46 PM
(Uh, I don't think so, Shaddie. Why?)

Ainz Ooal Gown
January 23rd, 2018, 11:49 PM
No reason.......
There was something else i was supposed to talk to you about but i can't remember it

Random Melody
January 23rd, 2018, 11:50 PM
(Oh. *blinks* Okay)

Ainz Ooal Gown
January 23rd, 2018, 11:53 PM
Youv three have fun

Stario&Co.
January 24th, 2018, 06:23 AM
As soon as the tiger hit the ground, the cubs all began screaming. The younger ones burst into tears in a panic.

"P-protect the cubs!" The one who had carried Sade roared out a nervous command. "Protect the general! Move, you good for nothing cats!"

As tiger and leopards began surrounding the cubs, Sade was silent, all she could do was watch in horror as her teacher slaughtered a lion, without a lick of guilt.

Full gasped and backed away, ears going against her head. For once, all of the guard felt only thing towards their leader. Fear.

Random Melody
January 24th, 2018, 07:56 AM
"H-Holy," Bunga stuttered, backing away, actually completely scared. Ono's eyes were wider than ever, looking completely shaken up.

Kion flinched faintly when the cubs started screaming and crying, and his mouth snapped shut, teeth clicking together. Unconsciously, his gaze flickered toward Sade, then toward the rest of the Guard, and faltered for just a second, seeing their fear. He didn't say anything, just gave his tail a hard lash and turned away, taking a deep breath to calm himself down. It didn't matter. These tigers were bad. Weren't they? Bad? Of course they were bad. Tigers were bad. Tigers are bad. "Just chill out!" Kion roared suddenly, irritated by the screaming. He then narrowed his eyes as the tigers began surrounding the cubs, and growled, storming forward. "Let Sade go. Let them all go."

"You chill out!" One of the tigers snarled, lunging and lashing out to sink his claws into Kion's throat. He didn't even get close.

Kion whipped around and reared up on his hind paws, slamming his front paws forward into the tigers throat, but not deep enough to kill just yet. He yanked the tiger forward and bared his teeth. "Screw you, stripey." He sneered, a smirk tugging at his lips before it dropped completely "See you in Hell." Then he shoved the tiger back, sinking his claws deep into his throat before releasing and letting him fall to the ground. He didn't watch this one die this time, though, spinning around before the tiger had even hit the ground. "That's twenty-eight. Anybody else?!"

That's when the first tiger from before started over to him again, claws unsheathed and his expression wary, staring through narrowed eyes.

"Perfect." Kion growled simply, lashing his tail. And then he launched himself forward. The tiger swung at him, claws sinking into the cub's shoulder and honestly going in pretty deep, and Kion bit down on his tongue to keep himself from screaming. Instead, he sank his teeth deep into the tiger's paw, but this tiger didn't even flinch.

"Really?" The tiger sneered, lifting his paw up slightly. "Is that the best you could do?"

"Not done yet," Kion said sweetly, then lashed out, slicing his claws over the tiger's throat. He let go of the tiger's paw just in time, backing up as the tiger began to choke and gasp for air, but seemingly couldn't find any because a moment later he fell, dead. Kion scoffed, tail whipping silently back and forth. "Weak." He said aloud, then turned. "Twenty-nine. Who's next?" He growled. "Or can we end this? Set the cubs free and get on with your lives? No?" His gaze settled on one of the tigers who was brave enough to step forward, and he grimaced. "Guess not. Okay, fine. Lucky number thirty," He sneered.

Vixy frowned slightly. She couldn't watch this. She couldn't watch the lion she was certain was her father, if the other cub's exclamation of "Kion" meant anything, just mercilessly slaughter every tiger in the camp. And he was scaring all the other cubs. Vixy flicked her tail, then took in a deep breath and ended up padding forward to Kion, hearing a few gasps from the other cubs, and the other tigers. "Daddy," Vixy said clearly when she got close enough, her eyes narrowed faintly as she stared up at him. "Don't."

Kion started to growl a sharp response, but the words fell right off his tongue before he even started to speak. At first, just because this was a cub. And then the words sunk in and Kion finally actually looked at her, taking in the blue stripes, then the golden ones. "Wh..." Then his gaze settled on hers and his eyes went faintly wide, staring in complete disbelief, all anger and bloodthirst completely forgotten. "What?"
(Damn this post was long guys I'm sorry XDD)

rubinaito
January 24th, 2018, 04:36 PM
Amelia ran over to one of the fallen tigers, her eyes wide with fear. She nudged them pathetically, trying to get a response from them. "No, you can't be dead." She whimpered, placing her paws on his side and shaking them slightly. "Come on, wake up!" Amelia couldn't believe what just happened. The tiger had been one of her many half-brothers that she actually knew, and that made everything all that much worse. She frowned and looked down at his eyes which were still wide open with shock in their long-dead eyes. She sniffled quietly and gently used her paw to close their eyes before moving off and away from the tiger. She stared at Kion for a moment, her green eyes shimmering with unshed tears. "Monster." She mumbled, just loud enough for someone to hear if they were paying attention before she turned and headed back to Octavian, pressing up against her older brother and staring at the ground. She flicked an ear and looked up to see a powerful looking tiger- her only full-blooded brother that was still alive- make his way closer to Octavian and Amelia, his cold eyes trained on the deadly cub. "Masaki?"

Masaki turned his head to look down at Amelia, his gaze softening slightly as he lowered his head to gently run his tongue over her head. "I won't attack him like the others." He promised her softly. "But I do need to protect Octavian." The tiger turned his massive orange head to look directly at Kion, his green eyes hardening once more and his claws sinking into the ground. He wouldn't move from the spot he was in-- wait, did that cub just call Kion her father? Surprise flickered in Masaki's gaze as he looked at the duo, comparing the two. Sure enough, they were similar looking. The little cub also vaguely reminded him of a young tigress he once knew- Natasha. The blue stripes were what gave it away. He looked on with interest, having yet to need to protect Octavian and Amelia from the threat that stood in front of them.

--

Atazi held Sari close, running her tongue gently over her forehead and her tail wrapped around the smaller cub's body. She didn't say a word, simply sitting there and kept still with Sari snuggling closer to her. Nothing could really describe the emotion Atazi felt in that moment- it was a mixture of happiness, relief, concern, and an oddly blissful absence of her typical anger. The lioness tucked her child closer to her, closing her eyes and smiling gently.

(Somehow I need to get Atazi and Sari to where the action is but I have no ideas.)

Stario&Co.
January 24th, 2018, 06:45 PM
The clearing went into an uncomfortable silence. The only noise was the sound of crying cubs, which began to quiet into scared whimpers. Even the wind seemed to cease to exist.

Sade stood, petrified. She didn't move. She couldn't move. Not an inch. all that changed was the dampness on her face as silent tears flowed heavily. All she could see is blood. She was close enough the some of the red had splattered a bit on her cheek.

Octavian watched in horror as his soldiers were killed. He held Amelia close to him, however he himself felt the need to be protected. He had never heard of this Kion until now. But now he knew for certain. He would never forget. And he would never forgive.

Fuli and Beshte stood together. For once, Fuli sought for protection herself in the large Hippo. Beshte of course didn't mind when he felt Fuli press against him, and Fuli was glad he didn't. The truth was, Beshte need her just as much. They needed each other to cope. Because all at once, for both of them, every happy memory with their leader collapsed.

Random Melody
January 24th, 2018, 07:25 PM
"Okay, yeah," Bunga mumbled, backing up beside the others, his teal eyes wide with fear and confusion as he stared at Kion. That - That's not.. That is not my best friend, He thought, heart pounding. That's not Kion. Ono had the same expression, looking horrified and confused.

Kion didn't seem to notice, or he didn't mind, the silence at all. If anything he was glad for it, because right then, any sound would probably make him snap. The golden cub just stood there, his amber eyes fixed on Vixy, unwavering, but he looked confused, thinking back, mumbling to himself, counting. Then he paused, and shook his head, then started counting again. His unsheathed claws slowly pulled out of the ground and retracted again, and his ears seemed to flatten even more, his mouth twisting into a grimace and his jaw setting firmly. "Natasha," He mumbled, his voice low, filled with confusion and disbelief. All the anger seemed to have evaporated. "...Where is she?"

Vixy's tail twitched slightly, smirking faintly to herself in satisfaction that she'd gotten Kion to calm down. "My mother," She confirmed when Kion said Natasha's name. Her ears flicked when Kion asked where she was, and her amber eyes met his. "She was here." She spoke, glancing back. "She'll probably be returning soon."

"Mm." Kion then glanced up, seeing a few more tigers approaching him, and a low growl rumbled in his throat. His lips curled back over his teeth, and his claws unsheathed again. He heard a few frightened gasps from the other cubs, and a hiss of disappointment from Vixy. And vaguely he heard pawsteps approaching from behind, but he could deal with that later. For now he was focused on the tigers, ready to attack when they got close enough. Come on, come on, come on--

"Kion," Suddenly a paw was resting on his back, and Kion let out a surprised hiss, head whipping around instantly. Chaka stood there, staring down at the younger cub firmly, dark blue eyes narrowed slightly. "Kion, you need to stop." His voice was low and rumbling, but not quite a growl as he wrapped his tail tightly around the younger cub, pulling him back, away from the tigers, and shooting them all a look to say back off. And they did, watching in confusion.

Watching in confusion as Kion instantly relaxed. As all the anger and hatred instantly melted away from his expression, his tense shoulders relaxed, his claws sheathed and his flattened ears pricked up. Watching as, as soon as Kion's amber gaze met Chaka's dark blue eyes, his expression went completely calm. Back to normal. Back to the Kion the Guard knew. No longer the killer, Lucifer's slave, no longer angry and bloodthirsty. Just Kion. "Cha," Kion sighed, a mixture of relief and confusion in his voice, eyebrows furrowing as he stared up at Chaka. Then he turned to look around again. "We- We gotta go.." He mumbled, his gaze focusing on the tigers again, and his fur started to bristle once more, but Chaka's paw was under his chin instantly, turning his head back to face him, and Kion was instantly calm again.

"Don't," Chaka murmured, staring at him intently before giving a warm, soft smile. "Calm down first." Kion didn't object to that, just nodded and kept his gaze focused on Chaka. He desperately wanted to get Sade, the rest of the Guard, and... Possibly Vixy, and get out of there, but he took Chaka's advice and kept his gaze focused on his best friend, slowly managing to calm himself down. Chaka, meanwhile, tore his gaze away for a second to glance around. He grimaced as he stared at the dead tigers, then his gaze met Bunga's, then Fuli's, then Beshte's, then Ono's. Then he brought his gaze back to Kion.

Vixy blinked, watching with interest. Sure, she'd managed to get Kion calm too, but it was nothing compared to this. As soon as Chaka had touched him, Kion had already begun to relax. It just took a few simple words, took Kion keeping his gaze fixed on Chaka, just being near him and Kion was calm. It was... Interesting, to say the least. Bunga watched in confusion, and relief, glad that Kion was at least remotely calm for the time being. Ono was relieved, too. Maybe now they could just get Sade and get the hell out of there.

rubinaito
January 24th, 2018, 07:38 PM
Masaki relaxed ever so slightly upon seeing that Kion was being calmed down but he still remained vigilante. "Alright." He turned his head to look over at all the cubs. "Leopards who are able to help, bring the cubs to the camp. Tigers, take the wounded to the medical den and bring the deceased to the graveyard for a proper burial. Amelia, stay with Octavian. I'll try speaking to the Lion Guard and see what's going on." He ordered, glancing at Octavian to make sure his superior was alright with the decision before moving towards the less... angry looking members, staying away from Kion. "Hello." He rumbled, sheathing his claws to make sure he didn't appear as a threat. "My name is Masaki, I'm one of the tigers working for Octavian. May I ask why you came?" He asked politely, glancing over at Kion slightly nervously before looking back at Fuli. Of all of them, she seemed the more capable of answering- the way she stood, how she watched the scene. If Kion wasn't able to lead, Masaki was quite sure that Fuli would be the one to take charge.

Amelia watched silently, unsure of what to say or do.

Stario&Co.
January 24th, 2018, 08:40 PM
"O-Oh," Beshte swallowed, trying to find words. "W-well, um--"
"We have an apprentice," Fuli spoke up quickly. She wasn't to let Beshte go through that. Her voice was clear and at normal volume, but still seemed a little wary. "We're sorry, for all of this. We just came to get her back, we didn't know any of this would happen."
"What she said," Beshte nodded in agreement.

The leopards all exchanged wary looks, but all began to herd the young cubs away from the scene.

"L-let's go, Mimi," Octavian nudged Amelia, turning and slowly padding after the others. He stopped in front of Sade, who hadn't moved. "You okay?" When Sade didn't reply, he nosed her shoulder, causing her to turn around. "We have a doctor. He can clean you up." He whispered softly. He used his tail to quietly lead the silent cub away.

Random Melody
January 24th, 2018, 08:50 PM
Chaka watched silently as the leopards and tigers filed out, a relieved sigh escaping his lips. He felt Kion sway a little on his paws and then suddenly the younger cub was leaning against him, muzzle buried into Chaka's shoulder silently, and Chaka could feel him trembling faintly. Chaka closed his eyes for a moment before wrapping his tail tightly around Kion, pressing his muzzle into the cub's head. "Come on," he whispered. "Let's get out of here, okay?"

"But Sade." Kion protested as Chaka began to lead him out, but he didn't look back, not wanting to lose it again. He just kept his amber gaze fixed on his paws, occasionally glancing up at Chaka briefly before looking back down again, staring down at his blood-stained paws. A rush of horror engulfed him - It was overwhelming. He'd probably completely terrified his apprentice. As well as his Guard. And the other innocent cubs. Great, he thought bitterly. This wasn't what I wanted.

"The others'll get her," Chaka soothed, and Kion sighed but said nothing more, allowing Chaka to guide him away from the tigers and everyone else.

Vixy watched them go, ears flicking silently. Then she stood up and turned. But instead of following everyone else, she headed over toward the Guard, her amber eyes fixing on Bunga first, then Fuli, then Ono, then Beshte. Her tail tip flicked faintly, brushing against the ground as she stopped beside Masaki, staring at them all with an interested expression on her face. But she didn't speak.

Ono's eyes tracked Chaka and Kion warily as the two headed out, not really paying much attention to Vixy as she approached. Bunga however, noticed instantly, and his gaze instantly snapped back to the cub. He found himself staring into those intense amber eyes, exactly identical to Kion's, and he was pretty much almost stunned into silence at this point.

rubinaito
January 24th, 2018, 09:05 PM
"All right." Misaki nodded, holding Fuli's gaze for a moment longer before looking back to watch Chaka and Kion leave. His green eyes gleamed coldly as he stared at the lion cub who had taken quite a few lives and likely traumatized a few cubs. Get your anger under control before I'll even think about letting you near these cubs again. He thought, before looking at the remaining guard members as well as Vixy. "You're welcome to stay in the camp for now," He continued, flicking his tail. "With a good chunk of our troops gone, we'll need help keeping everything organized. However, you're free to leave whenever you want as well. Furthermore, if you'd like to clean up a bit, there's a watering hole not too far from here." He flicked his ears up and looked back at Octavian as he guided Amelia and Sade towards the camp, his gaze solemn. "The one thing I can't figure out is how you found out about us..." He murmured, mostly to himself but still loud enough to catch the attention of the Lion Guard.

Amelia moved with Octavian and looked at Sade. She swallowed, wanting to say something to break the silence but finding herself incapable of speech in that moment. She cast her soft green gaze to the ground and bit down on her lip. How could one cub be that strong? She trembled slightly, feeling frightful. What if he came back? Would he kill the cubs too? She heard Misaki talking to those remaining, catching a brief snippet of the conversation but not really caring. They had nothing to do with the attack- who cared if they stayed?

Stario&Co.
January 24th, 2018, 09:16 PM
"While we appreciate the offer," Beshte's gaze now flickered to Vixy "we should probably get go--"
"I'm going to stay," Fuli cut him off quickly, looking at the rest of the guard. Before they could ask why, she replied, "Sade is in no condition to see Kion again. Not for a while. And honestly," Her gaze fell to the ground "I don't think I'll be able to see him either."

Random Melody
January 24th, 2018, 09:29 PM
"Okay, Fuli." Bunga nodded in understanding, biting down on his lip. "But I think I'm.." Yeah, he was afraid and pretty upset, but he wasn't really willing to stay there. The Pridelands were his home. He would probably be avoiding Kion for a while, but he still wasn't willing to just leave the Pridelands over it. "I'm gonna head back." He muttered, glancing at the ground before looking at Vixy again. Ono stayed silent, staring blankly at nothing in particular.

"He has such anger in his soul." Vixy suddenly muttered, seeming to be talking to herself, but her gaze flickered from one member of the Guard to another. But her amber eyes were slightly unfocused, dazed, lost in thought. "It stems from fear.." She trailed off. "And judging by your reactions, it's not how he normally acts, is it." It wasn't a question.


##


Kion kept his eyes on the ground as they walked, heading back toward Pride Rock. He felt a mix of emotions, mostly guilt. Not really guilt for killing the tigers, no, he couldn't really bring himself to feel bad about that. After all, tigers were tigers and who cared if they died? Then again Kion couldn't really say that. There were a few tigers he liked. Natasha, for instance. And then thinking of Natasha brought his thoughts crashing down onto Vixy. His... His daughter. How did he have a daughter? Were there any other cubs that he didn't know about? Why hadn't Natasha told him? Had she even known before he left? Kion honestly wouldn't have gone with Chaka had he known. He didn't care how bad it was there, he wouldn't have left if he'd known he was going to be a father. "I have a kid." He mumbled suddenly, staring down at his paws. "Chaka I have a kid."

"I saw." Chaka murmured, remembering the little tiger/lion cub he'd seen standing there in front of Kion. Remembering those amber eyes. "She had your eyes." He sighed, then glanced at him and offered a warm smile. "Let me guess - Natasha's?" He mused, remembering the silver tiger that had come to his Empire, telling him everything about the Sabers. Remembering Natasha telling him that's where Kion was. Remembering Natasha helping him get Kion out. Yes, he owed Natasha big time indeed. The tiger was definitely one of the few people in the world that he trusted.

"Yeah," Kion mumbled, looking up as they neared Pride Rock. Then his ears flattened when he saw Claire silently pacing outside of Pride Rock, tail lashing back and forth, and he faltered to a stop. "Oh, mother of Mufasa.."

"What?" Chaka followed his gaze, and blinked. "Wait, no way, is that--"

"She's gonna kill me," Kion mumbled, honestly a little afraid. "Then she's going to bring me back to life and kill me again." He sighed, then continued forward, but at a slower pace.

Claire looked up as they approached, completely ignoring Chaka. First, her purple gaze flickered over Kion's bloodied pelt, and her eyes narrowed slightly. "How many?" She asked simply, her voice calm, emotionless. Kion didn't respond, and Claire raised an eyebrow, an annoyed look sparking up in her eyes. "Kion, how many?"

"Three."

Claire's mouth snapped shut, jaw locking as her teeth gritted slightly together, staring him down, and Kion shrunk back slightly under her skeptical gaze. But she seemed to decide she believed him, because she accepted the answer and returned it with a simple; "You are a moron."

rubinaito
January 24th, 2018, 09:45 PM
Atazi looked up to see the familiar figure of Kion nearing the rock, as well as a darker lion who seemed to be comforting him. Getting up, she padded down the rock with Sari following close behind. She blinked, stopping as she saw the blood covering Kion's pelt and her eyes widened ever so slightly. She couldn't help but see Lucifer standing there with her little brother under his paws- no. She pushed the memory and the image away, forcing herself to keep walking. She didn't look at Chaka as she moved to stand beside Claire, staring at Kion blankly. Three tigers.

Sari, on the other paw, couldn't look at Kion without squeaking in fear and shrinking behind her mother with a terrified expression. Her blue eyes were big and full of curiosity and fear. She had come to the same conclusion as her mother, and it only prompted her to be even more scared- this lion, who had seemed friendly enough, only proved to be just another bloodthirsty monster. At least, that's how the young cub saw it. She watched her mother carefully, keeping still and staying behind Atazi.

Misaki nodded at Bunga, Ono, and Beshte. "Alright." He responded, flicking his tail. "Fuli, come follow me." He said, the words sounding more like a suggestion than an order. "I'll show you to the living quarters and give you a brief tour."

Random Melody
January 24th, 2018, 09:57 PM
"I know." Kion muttered, looking down at the ground. You didn't even save your apprentice. The voice reminded him. His tail twitched, a suddenly annoyed look flaring up in his eyes. "I only got three. And I couldn't even get Sade, either. She's still there, stuck in that damn camp," That's right. You failed. How do you feel? He felt the anger returning, blood boiling, and this time even Chaka's soothing mumbles fell on deaf ears. His lips curled back slightly, glaring down at his paws. "I shouldn't have stopped. I should've killed every last one of them. I should have Roared or, or something, I should have done anything to get her back and I didn't.." He held you back. He stopped you.

"Alright, hey, just calm down," Chaka soothed, rubbing his muzzle gently against Kion's shoulder and looking at him through concerned dark blue eyes. Kion just jerked away from the touch, continuing to grumble to himself.

Claire stared blankly as Kion continued his rant, growing more annoyed as he continued on and on. Finally, she decided to just do what she did back when they were Lucifer's slaves, what she did to stop Kion from murdering everybody in the camp. She padded forward and unsheathed her claws before smacking him. Hard. Really, really hard, claws out, enough to draw blood. "Shut up."

Kion's rant cut off instantly, staring at her in surprise for a moment. Then he grimaced, raising one already blood-soaked paw to rub the blood off of his cheek. The anger melted, replaced with something close to despair. He still looked irritated, but not as furious as before. "Thanks," He muttered sincerely, eyebrows furrowing faintly as he stared at her.

"No problem." Claire replied blankly, sheathing her claws and lowering her paw back to the ground. Chaka just watched, blinking in surprise.

Stario&Co.
January 25th, 2018, 03:36 PM
"Right," Fuli looked at her fellow guard. She felt a small pang of sadness. This was the first time they would be separated in a long time. And even if it was for the best, she knew she would miss her little family. "You guys take care of each other, alright?"

Random Melody
January 25th, 2018, 04:18 PM
Ono blinked, finally taking his gaze off of... Nothing to look at Fuli. He frowned, then suddenly rose up and fluttered down off of Beshte's back to land beside Fuli. "I'm gonna stay here with you," He told her before looking over at Beshte and Bunga. "To keep her company." Then he smiled, his gaze flickering to Bunga as he spoke next, "Stay safe."

"You too." Bunga held his gaze, teal eyes flickering slightly with an unreadable emotion. Then suddenly, his cheerful facade crumbled. The mask fell. And if Ono hadn't been so observant, if he hadn't seen this side of Bunga a million times before, he would've been surprised. Bunga looked completely serious, and surprisingly, a little scared as his gaze flickered from Fuli to Ono. "Both of you."

Vixy's amber eyes stayed fixed intently on Ono and Fuli, then she turned her head to look toward the Pridelands. Her teeth clicked together, considering for a moment, before she narrowed her eyes, assessing carefully as she turned back to the Guard. Their energies were all different. The honey badger's was a kind of childish, bright, innocent green. But right then it was tainted with blue, a dark, sad blue. And the green was slightly faded. They all had the blue, Vixy noticed - They were all sad. They also all had a dark, faded teal color. Fear. The egret was probably the most serious one, his energy a bright silver ball, flaming and twirling. Vixy liked that - Silver was her favorite color. The hippo had a bright pink color. Like her mother - It was sweet and sugary, innocent and trusting. Vixy liked that as well. Fuli was all kinds of different colors. But mostly this flaming golden-orange. Like fire. Vixy stared blankly for a moment before she remembered her father.

Kion's energy had been all messed up with color. She could hardly see through the dark blue and teal, and the purple - Which was pain. But below it was another fiery color. Orange and blazing and bright. Bright but not bright enough. Because there was also some kind of darkness stuck there, swirling around inside of them. Vixy had a feeling it wasn't safe. Pausing, she narrowed her eyes, considering her options for a moment before piping up, her intense amber gaze focusing on Bunga, then Beshte. "Would you mind if I followed you back?"


##


Claire went silent, staring daggers at Kion now, but Kion refused to meet her gaze, staring down at his bloodstained paws. Claire flicked her tail, thinking. She knew Kion was just afraid and that was his reason for attacking but quite frankly, Claire didn't care. She knew he had more self-control and common sense than that, he wasn't an idiot. And Claire was willing to call him out on it, to smack some sense into him - Literally. After a moment, she sighed and flicked her tail at him. "Come on. Let's wash that blood off your paws." She told him, heading past him. "I saw a lake not far from here. Let's go." Her tone left absolutely no room for arguments.

Chaka looked down at Kion when the cub hesitated, looking up at him. Chaka sighed, then smiled, lowering his head to gently rasp his tongue over Kion's head. "Go with her." He told him. "Go get cleaned up."

"Okay." Kion pulled away, then paused and looked at him worriedly. "But - But stay here, okay? Don't leave. Please." He mumbled, his gaze searching Chaka's desperately. Don't act so pitiful. The voice in his head chided scornfully. Kion blinked in confusion, but he ignored the voice and shook his head, confused and brushing it off. He was just tired. Yeah.

"I'll be right here." Chaka assured, whiskers twitching slightly as he stared at Kion. Kion smiled in relief, and nosed his shoulder gently before turning and heading off after Claire, catching up easily. Neither of them spoke, and Claire kept her gaze ahead as they walked. Kion didn't even glance at her, staring ahead with a small frown on his face.

Stario&Co.
January 25th, 2018, 04:29 PM
"Oh!" Fuli finally felt her wall crumble at Bunga's change of expression "Bunga...!" She rushed forward and wrapped her paws around the badger's neck. "You got me acting all sappy, you moron!"
Beshte sighed, holding back tears of his own. He looked down at Vixy, still very surprised that she even......existed. "What about your mother? Isn't she expecting you to be here?"
.

Random Melody
January 25th, 2018, 04:50 PM
Bunga's eyes widened with shock when Fuli came forward and hugged him, and it didn't take very long for him to react, instantly wrapping his arms around her. "Sorry," He chuckled, shaking his head a little and giving a soft sigh. "You guys come back soon, okay?" He muttered, giving Fuli a gently squeeze before pulling back and looking up at her, blinking back the tears pooling in his eyes. "Real soon."

Vixy stared at Beshte for a long time before frowning. "Ah, yes. My mother," She sighed, clicking her teeth together for a moment before clearing her throat and turning her head. "Christine!" She called, catching the attention of a young tiger/leopard cub mix who was curled up in a hole in the ground. "When my mother gets back, would you tell her I've headed off to the Pridelands with my father?"

"Your father?" Christine squeaked, her eyes going wide with shock. Her eyes held the intelligence that Vixy had, but not quite as much. "You're going to see your father? Oh, wow. I'm glad my parents aren't around to hear that." She leaped out of the hole and shook her fur out, trotting over. "Especially my father," She mused, whiskers twitching. "Sure, I'll tell her."

"Good," Vixy flicked her tail at Christine's shoulder lightly. "Keep it on the DL though, would you?" She checked, and Christine nodded solemnly. "Thank you." She then looked back at Beshte. "Settled."


##


"You're an idiot." Claire spoke up when they were far enough from Pride Rock, from everybody else. She had half a mind to smack Kion again, but he wasn't exactly in crazy-attack-tiger mode so she wouldn't do that. Kion didn't respond, so Claire just went silent as they walked, whiskers twitching faintly in annoyance. She wasn't exactly disappointed or anything, she'd killed tigers herself so she understood. But she also knew Kion had something to live for, he had people to pretend for and now that had all crumbled and for that she was angry. Her life was already screwed up, Kion didn't need that, too. She shook her head and sat down beside the lake, wrapping her tail around her paws and bringing her eyes to meet Kion's. "So. Just three?"

"Just three, Claire." Kion said warily, dipping a paw in the water carefully before putting both paws in, beginning to clean the blood off. He frowned and shook his head slightly at the way the blood turned the water red. You don't need to answer to her. The voice sounded annoyed. Kion's ears flicked, pausing for a second. "Wha--" Then he opened his mouth to speak, but he felt a shock shoot through him before he could. Don't speak aloud to me, idiot. You're smarter than that. I can read your mind. Like telepathy. The voice scolded. Kion blinked, mouth snapping shut.

"...You okay?" Claire raised an eyebrow at him, confused and looking just a bit concerned. Mostly confused, though.

"I don--" Kion started to speak, but he felt another shock go through him, this one not as bad. Say yes. Kion stopped and just stared at Claire for a moment, then flinched, but not visibly, when a zap went through his head. Say yes, idiot. "I - Uh - Yes?" Kion managed to stutter, sounding confused. Good. Listen quicker next time and this will be easier.

Claire didn't look very convinced but she didn't question anymore, just nodded and sat back. Kion stared at nothing in particular for a moment before shaking his head and turning back to the water, a confused look on his face.

Stario&Co.
January 25th, 2018, 07:54 PM
"We will," Full nodded, unable to blink back a tear as it fell down her cheek. "And Bunga...be careful." She knew she didn't have to explain.

"Well," Beshte felt his ears drop back against his head. "I guess we're off." Her nodded to Vixy, and turned as quickly as possible, knowing how much of a sap he was. He then headed off, his giant feet leaving prints in the sand.

rubinaito
January 25th, 2018, 09:32 PM
They'd been walking in silence for a good minute before Amelia finally let a few small, soft, and curious words escape her mouth, looking at Sade with a kindly expression. "What's your name?" She asked cautiously, her green eyes gleaming with a strong curiosity about the other cub as well as a friendly concern. After all, she'd been essentially kidnapped and then witnessed the deaths of several members of her brother's guard by whom she suspected was either a brother or someone she looked up to greatly. She slipped around her brother to walk next to Sade without seeming obnoxious, just curious. Her pale blonde ears lifted up as they got closer to camp, the young cub taking in all of the sounds and chatter. Her spotted and striped pelt shone gently in the sunlight, revealing the hints of gold and darker yellow fur. She took after her mother more than Lucifer, what with her golden and white pelt. However, various traits revealed her to be Lucifer's daughter as well; the tufts of fur on her back and front legs, the slightly shaggier appearance to her facial fur. It was subtle but noticeable. She didn't have the saber teeth though. She turned to look at Sade and offered a comforting smile. She was still a little shaken up by the attack but it wasn't really out of place. She'd seen some things that would give most cubs nightmares since she had been born and raised in Lucifer's now fallen kingdom. "I'm Amelia." She introduced herself.

(This is Amelia- https://i.imgur.com/PQ4wDBt.png I couldn't get it to work so I could give her spots on her legs as well though :/)

Random Melody
January 25th, 2018, 10:31 PM
"Yeah... I will. We will," Bunga said softly, giving a small smile before shaking his head. He glanced after Beshte, then paused and looked down at Ono.

Ono glanced at him, then blinked, and raised an eyebrow. "No, nuh-uh, not doing your sappy, emotional stuff, that's not happening." He grumbled, dropping his gaze to the ground. Bunga let out a soft chuckle, blinking the tears back again and just shaking his head. Ono glanced up again, then groaned and shook his head. "Dude, no." He sighed. "Yeah, yeah, gonna miss you, stay safe, you know how it i--" He didn't have time to finish his sentence because Bunga had pulled him into a hug. Ono squawked, then groaned and pushed his wings against Bunga's chest to pull away. "Come on Bunga!"

"Heh," Bunga just smiled, letting go after a moment and stepping away, but not before ruffling the feathers on Ono's head. "Yeah. I'm gonna miss you guys." He glanced at Fuli. He blinked tears back once more, then closed his eyes. It took a second or two, and then his face smoothed out. And when he opened his eyes, every negative emotion had left. Completely masked again. Ono was honestly kind of surprised that it took so little effort. Bunga cleared his throat, then gave a cheerful little grin, taking a few steps back. "See you." And then he turned around and headed off after Beshte.

Vixy tilted her head, watching the two leave. "Close group." She mused, then looked over at Christine, offering a brilliant smile. "I'll be back soon. Or you could always come with me." She offered. "I could get Tucker to tell my mother instead."

"Nah, girl, it's all good!" Christine nudged her shoulder lightly against Vixy's, raising an eyebrow and tilting her head innocently. "I feel like your mother's gonna wanna see your dad, too, so I'll probably follow her out. Two birds with one stone, eh?" She grinned. "Now go on, go meet your father, you little weirdo."

Vixy grinned, shaking her head and flicking her tail at Christine's side. "Yeah, okay. Like I said - DL. Nobody else needs to know. 'Specially your parents." She shook out her fur and stepped away. "Bye!" She called, her amber eyes flickering up to Fuli and Ono briefly before she spun around and bounded off after Bunga and Beshte.


##


Kion finally managed to clean the blood from his paws, as well as his shoulders and face. Meanwhile the voice was commenting on everything he was doing, which was honestly pretty annoying. What's annoying is that you're not listening. Kion sighed, ears flicking. You have to listen if this is going to work out. Again, Kion ignored it. He wasn't going crazy, he wasn't going crazy. You're right, you're not. Listen. I can't really talk to you until you're alone. You're the only one who can see me and you're not going to screw this up by freaking out over nothing in front of your little girly friend there. Kion gritted his teeth, looking toward Claire. Yeah, her. Now, either she needs to walk away, or you do, I don't care. Or you can both stay exactly where you are and you can listen to me.

"Come on," Claire sighed, pushing herself to stand up and shaking out her fur, giving him a faintly suspicious look as she turned away. "Let's head back."

Stay. Kion was now torn between what he should do and what the voice wanted him to do. And what he wanted to do. He should ignore it, walk off with Claire. But the voice wanted him to stay and listen. And he wanted to listen. But he also wanted to ignore it. He was so confused. He felt a zap shoot up his spine, making him flinch.I said stay. Kion bit down on his tongue before clearing his throat. "I, uh, I'm gonna stay here for a sec. Clear my head." At the look Claire gave him, he sighed. "I'll be back soon. And until then I'll stay right here, okay?"

"Okay." Claire said after a moment, holding his gaze before shrugging and turning and walking away. Kion watched her go silently. Good, The voice praised, sounding pleased. Now, down to business.

Stario&Co.
January 27th, 2018, 09:29 PM
Fuli sighed, watching them go. "I guess we better get to work," She looked over at Ono. "You go find Sade, okay? I'm gonna try and find someone who knows why Kion went all loco. And...try and be careful."

Random Melody
January 27th, 2018, 10:15 PM
Ono nodded faintly, taking a deep breath. "Uh, right." He rose up into the air instantly. "Okay. I'll go find Sade, then," he paused and looked back down at Fuli. "...You be careful, too," He added quietly before flying off quickly.

Christine stayed beside Fuli, staring at the cheetah with a mixture of confusion and fascination in her hazel eyes. Then she jumped and flinched when she heard a familiar voice, and an instant scowl replaced the smirk on her face. "Oh, for the love of.."

"Christine!" Lissie was there now, padding over to her daughter, the leopard's tail lashing back and forth. She had a surprisingly gentle smile on her face as she lowered her head to rasp her tongue over Christine's ears, but the cub recoiled, grimacing. "Come on, we have to--" She cut off when she noticed Fuli, and straightened up instantly. "Oh. Who are you?"


##


Kion just sighed and shook his head at the voice, frowning ever so slightly. He didn't understand. This was way too weird. Voices in his head - That had never happened before. Shaking his head, he watched Claire head off. Then once she was gone, he turned back to the lake, only to come face to face with a shadowy look-alike of himself with red eyes. It took no more than a second for him to leap back, a shriek of surprise escaping him. And then he just completely went still when a zap went through him, hard and painful, and it was enough to stun him into complete silence, gasping as he stared at the shadow him.

"Alright! Alright, come on," The shadow him scolded, rolling his red eyes and lashing his tail. He looked really annoyed. "No need for dramatics. Shut up. Shut your mouth. And stop. Stop looking like that. Calm down." He ordered, glaring as Kion's face paled considerably.

"But--" Kion obviously wasn't going to calm down on command. "But - You - I - What - How--" He cut off with a gasp as another shock went through him.

"I said calm down." The shadow him said calmly, and Kion shook his head desperately but he did stop and ended up just staring, trying to force himself to calm down. "Good," The shadow said curly, then tilted his head. "Now. Let me properly introduce myself." And then he straightened up, ears pricking, and a smirk appeared on his face. "I am Shadow Kion."

rubinaito
January 27th, 2018, 10:24 PM
They'd been walking in silence for a good minute before Amelia finally let a few small, soft, and curious words escape her mouth, looking at Sade with a kindly expression. "What's your name?" She asked cautiously, her green eyes gleaming with a strong curiosity about the other cub as well as a friendly concern. After all, she'd been essentially kidnapped and then witnessed the deaths of several members of her brother's guard by whom she suspected was either a brother or someone she looked up to greatly. She slipped around her brother to walk next to Sade without seeming obnoxious, just curious. Her pale blonde ears lifted up as they got closer to camp, the young cub taking in all of the sounds and chatter. Her spotted and striped pelt shone gently in the sunlight, revealing the hints of gold and darker yellow fur. She took after her mother more than Lucifer, what with her golden and white pelt. However, various traits revealed her to be Lucifer's daughter as well; the tufts of fur on her back and front legs, the slightly shaggier appearance to her facial fur. It was subtle but noticeable. She didn't have the saber teeth though. She turned to look at Sade and offered a comforting smile. She was still a little shaken up by the attack but it wasn't really out of place. She'd seen some things that would give most cubs nightmares since she had been born and raised in Lucifer's now fallen kingdom. "I'm Amelia." She introduced herself.

(This is Amelia- https://i.imgur.com/PQ4wDBt.png I couldn't get it to work so I could give her spots on her legs as well though :/)
Boop- Stario&Co.

Stario&Co.
January 27th, 2018, 10:47 PM
"Hmm?" Fuli blinked, looking over at Lissie "Oh, hello. My name's Fuli. Me and my friend Ono, we're new around here."

##

Sorry Red!

Sade let out a protesting whined as the wet moss rubbed across her face, washing away any blood.
The doctor chuckle, looking over at Octavian "She's quite a fighter, huh Octy?"
"She's really nice, Kuponya!" Octavian purred, looking up at the much larger tiger with a big smile. It was like the blood bath never happened.
"I didn't catch your name, sweetheart," Kuponya smiled so kindly at Sade, she couldn't Leave him hanging, plus, Amelia had asked her already
"Sade Veronica Veyo," She replied, cringing as the water soaked up her fur.

rubinaito
January 27th, 2018, 10:52 PM
It's okay~
I'm gonna take a while with responding because I'm binging an anime right now (Dragon Crisis! is it's name if you wanna look it up)

rubinaito
January 27th, 2018, 11:04 PM
Amelia watched as Kuponya cleaned Sade up, the cub silent. She tilted her head curiously, hearing Sade pipe up with her name. "I like that name. It's long and elegant..." She mused out loud, some of her mother's behaviors showing.

Random Melody
January 27th, 2018, 11:46 PM
Lissie blinked at Fuli silently for a very long time, before looking down at Christine. Normally she'd probably act all snobby and rude, but she was in front of her cub right now. And she wanted to set a good example. So, taking a deep breath, she allowed a soft smile to appear on her face. It was effortless, really. Her green eyes flashed back up to Fuli. "It's a pleasure to meet you," she purred, smile widening just a bit. "I'm sure you'll just love it here."

"You try too hard." Christine muttered to herself. She knew how Lissie really was and she didn't know why her mother tried so hard to hide it from her, but in all honesty? She didn't really care. She shrugged and wandered away absently, keeping a lookout for Natasha.


##


"Sh- Sha- Shadow K-" Kion couldn't seem to speak clearly. He was just shocked. His claws sunk into the ground and he leaned back as Shadow Kion padded forward, ears flicking back instantly. "What - What the hell - How - What--" And then he cut off with a yelp when a zap went through his spine, making him flinch. It hurt. Really hurt. It was enough to put a stop to his stuttering, if only for a few moments.

"Call me SK." Shadow Kion rolled his eyes. "God, you're ridiculous. This is going to take a lot of work." And then he was circling around the cub, assessing carefully, before his ears pricked. That's when music began playing out of nowhere, causing Kion to jump, and Shadow Kion rolled his eyes.

"Take your claws out of the ground," Shadow Kion instructed, placing a paw over one of Kion's and shocking him, making the cub instantly yelp and retract his claws. Satisfied, Shadow Kion then lifted Kion's chin with a paw, causing him to stand straighter.

"Lift your chin, puff out your chest.
You've got to seem like a commander,
Or you'll look like any old Pridelander.
Fix your posture, then the rest."

"But--" Kion was careful not to stutter as much this time. "I am a Pridelander--"

"I know that." Shadow Kion said dryly, then he continued, looking Kion over. "All your nerdiness is ugly."

"Nerd?" Now looking confused, Kion shifted his paws. "I - I don't under--"

"All your stammering's a chore."
"I - Uh - Wh- A- What?"

Shadow Kion sighed. "Your tics and fidgets are persistent.
And your charm is nonexistent.
We'll fix your vibe, then fix some more."

Kion blinked, then frowned. "But--"

"Buh--" Shadow Kion held up a paw. Kion flinched.

"I--"
"Buh--"
"Wha--"
"No."
"Wai--"
"Stop."

Kion groaned, but he did as told, ears folding back against his head. This was just... Way too much for him right then.

Shadow Kion smirked. Success.

"Oh, everything about you is so terrible.
Whoa, everything about you makes me wanna die." He sang, circling around Kion again.


"Jesus Christ..." Kion blinked, eyes going wide with confusion, ears flattening.

"So don't freak out." Shadow Kion smirked, stopping beside him.

"And don't resist.
And have no doubt,
If I assist...

You wi-i-i-i-i-i-ill,
Be
More
Chill."

Stario&Co.
January 28th, 2018, 12:17 AM
"Oh! So you've been here for a while," Fuli blinked "In that case, by any chance do you--"

"He's arrived everyone!"

A shout cut Fuli off, and everyone turned towards the camp entrance

A grey tiger was seen making his way into the camp, followed by watch looked like three body guards. His eyes were an olive green, and he had golden rings on most of his limbs, tail and neck.
(This is Imari. Now is your chance X3)

Random Melody
January 28th, 2018, 01:06 AM
Lissie was honestly annoyed at whoever had interrupted the conversation and had to keep herself from snapping, reminding herself that Christine was there. She turned, eyebrows raising. "Hm?"

Christine raised an eyebrow, turning to look curiously.


##


"First thing's first," Shadow Kion looked Kion up and down, narrowing his eyes faintly. Then his eyes flashed slightly, and he turned his head toward the desert. "Come with me." He turned and headed off.

"What--" Kion hesitated but he did follow, ears flicking back when he saw where they were headed. Now why the hell did Shadow Kion want to take him to the desert. "Wh- Where are we--"

"Shh," Shadow Kion flicked his tail over Kion's muzzle. "It's better if you just comply." He gave him a look.

"My job's to color your aesthetic,
And make you seem much less pathetic.
So just step and fetch, don't ask me why."

Kion's eyebrows furrowed in confusion. "My aesthetic..?"

"I'm here to improve your life, Kion." Shadow Kion flashed him a bright grin, then perked his ears and turned ahead. He suddenly stopped walking, and turned abruptly to face him.

"Oh, everything about you is so terrible!"

Kion flinched, and it was only getting worse because he swore he heard his family singing along.

"Everything about you sucks,
Everything about you sucks!"

"Whoa, everything about you makes me wanna die!"

"Everything about you sucks!
Everything about you sucks!"

"All the people in the Pridelands think you are such a slob!"

"You're a slob!
Terrible!
Such a slob!"

"And booooooooooy," Shadow Kion laughed. "Can I see why!"

"You're a little harsh," Kion complained, a frown tugging at his lips now.

"Thanks, good note." Shadow Kion replied with a smirk, turning and heading off again. "I was going for really harsh. I'll turn it up!"

"Oy," Kion grimaced, following. When they were at least halfway to the desert, Shadow Kion abruptly disappeared, and Kion stopped short in surprise. He looked around. "What- Where d--" He cut off with a gasp when another shock went through him. Target approaching. "Wh--"

"Well, well, well!"

Kion flinched, claws sinking slightly into the ground and his mouth snapping shut. No.

Yes.

"If it isn't the runt."

Stario&Co.
January 28th, 2018, 01:20 AM
"I almost thought we'd never arrive!" The tiger chuckled, looking around camp. His eyes landed on Lissie, and they brightened "Oh, lovely!" He padded forward and stopped in front of Lissie and Fuli. "Good afternoon, ladies!" He leaned forward into a bow before rising "I don't suppose one of you lovely women could lend me a paw?"

Random Melody
January 28th, 2018, 01:50 AM
Annoyance gone. Lissie could only stare dumbly at the tiger, mouth slightly open in shock. Damn, who is he? She wondered, eyes slightly wide with wonder. "Uh- Yeah! Sure! What - What do you need?" She asked, blinking furiously at him.

"Ma," Christine smirked slightly. "You're drooling."


##


"What the h--" Kion cut off when another zap went through him, and jumped, flinching back slightly. Don't be rude. Ohhh are you kidding me right now-- I said don't be rude. Do as I say. Trust me on this. Not so sure I do, buddy, not so sure I do. Kion growled, bringing his gaze back to Nigel's face.

"Heya," Nigel seemed surprisingly calm, the tiger standing a few feet away, tail flicking calmly from side to side and his head tilting ever so slightly. "Looks like you were headed to the desert, huh?"

"No--" "Yes." "Yes-- Is what I meant to.." Kion trailed off, wondering why the hell he was listening to this thing anyway. Greet the beta. Shadow Kion urged. Kion blinked, eyes flickering to the tiger beside Nigel. "Oh. Hey, Sam." Kion sighed, sounding a little exasperated. "How've you two been?" I draw the line. Not asking them that. Kion quickly changed his mind however when a small zap went through his spine. Ask them. Kion grimaced, but did as told. "How have you two been?"

Sam looked a little surprised, exchanging a glance with Nigel. "Oh. Uh, fine, I guess."

"Yeah." Nigel echoed, looking equally as surprised and a little suspicious as he stared Kion down. "Did you hear? Lucifer's dead." He said suddenly. "Eclipse killed him."

Kion tried not to flinch when Nigel said Lucifer's name, and refused to respond. "Yes." Shadow Kion growled. Kion frowned. "Yes.." "And it's about damn time, too. The monster had it coming." Are - Are you crazy?! I can't - I can't say that! Stop being scared. He's dead. Say it. But I-- Say it. But-He can't. Hurt. You. Now. Say it. Say what you feel!

Overwhelmed, Kion just finally let it all burst out. "And - And it's about damn time, too! The monster had it coming," He hissed, then flinched. But it felt so good. Saying what he meant. And when no pain came after a moment, all he could feel was... Relief. Oh, oh, so much relief. It finally sunk in. He was free.See? Doesn't that feel better?

"Hm," Nigel smirked slightly. "Wow, look at you. Not such a pitiful scaredy-cat anymore, are you?"

"You have no idea."

"Nigel... You," Kion echoed, blinking. He didn't know it would feel this good. Letting go of the fear. Of course, he was still scared, but he didn't have to hold back. He didn't have to let that fear cripple him. He could stand up now. Because Lucifer was gone. "Have no idea.."

Stario&Co.
January 28th, 2018, 02:00 AM
"We had a trade plan with the leader of this camp," The tiger explained calmly. "But we recently heard he passed away. I'm sorry to hear that. Is there any older cat in charge the we can discuss with? Oh! Where are my manners?" His smile grew warmer and friendlier with each word. "My name is Imari. I'm the prince of the Desert Kingdom."

Random Melody
January 28th, 2018, 02:12 AM
"Oh goodness a Prince," Lissie whispered, blushing. She giggled, then took a deep breath and shook her head. "I- Uh, my- My name is Lissie." She introduced herself, blinking innocently.

"For the love of.." Christine rolled her eyes.


##


"Hm," Nigel studied Kion curiously. There was just something completely different about the cub, something he couldn't quite place. "Okay, well," He trailed off, glancing at Sam. "Kingdom's still going, you know. Just with a different leader. It's... Not as bad. Hey," He looked at Kion again. "Why don't you come with us? We can show you." He offered. Then smirked. "Besides I think there's something - someone - you'd like to see." He added smugly, tilting his head slightly to the side.

"Yeah, come on Red," Sam chuckled. "No kidnapping this time. Let us show you around. And you're really gonna wanna meet this kid, too."

Go with them. Shadow Kion urged. Kion, on the other hand, was not as taken to that idea. He'd been there. He'd gone off. And he just needed some time to cool down. And he definitely didn't want to go back. Not yet, anyway. Go. I.. Do it. Come on. I told you to trust me. Trust me. Go with them. Do it. Go. Kion was honestly torn. His gaze flickered from Sam to Nigel and back again, before he grimaced.

"No." Kion blurted out, shaking his head.

No? Shadow Kion hissed.

"No?" Nigel blinked.

"No?" Sam frowned.

"I can't." Kion took a deep breath. "I - Uh, got something - Something important to do. Maybe next time, okay? You guys know where to find me anyway." His gaze met Nigel's. Why the hell he hadn't just attacked them and got it over with he didn't know but he did know he wasn't going back there again. Yet. "I just need to do something."

"Mm," Nigel stared at him blankly for a very long time, then glanced at Sam. Both of them were considering it, but after a moment, Nigel just shrugged, and, to Kion's surprise, gave in and stepped back. "Alright, your choice." He flicked his tail. "See you."

"Bye," Sam waved a paw as the two headed off, looking faintly disappointed.

"Bye." Kion sighed in relief, ears going back as he watched them pad off. That conversation had been totally useless. It would've led to more if you'd gone with them. Shadow Kion retorted scornfully. Honestly... Are you an idiot?

Stario&Co.
January 28th, 2018, 02:22 AM
"Lissie," Imari echoed with a smile, then his eyes landed on Christine. "Oh, who is this?"

Random Melody
January 28th, 2018, 02:44 AM
"This," Lissie beamed, looking down proudly at her daughter. "This is my daughter. Honey, why don't you introduce yourself to the nice tiger?"

Christine looked up at Imari curiously, falling silent for a very long time before speaking up again. "'Sup. I'm Christine."


##


"I don't think you understand," Shadow Kion growled, appearing in front of the cub. He looked pretty angry, tail whipping back and forth rather violently and a cold, harsh glare set on Kion, who shrank back slightly. "That was your chance to gain their trust. Get into their base. Get your apprentice back. Are you really that dense? Now how do you plan on rescuing Sade? Huh? You just blew your chance. And we had a good plan going."

"I- I--" Kion was honestly too stunned to really speak. "Um - I - Sorry - I just--"

"Kion," Shadow Kion held up a paw. "You can't just listen. You have to obey. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5m_W31hDeU)" He sighed, lowering his paw, and narrowed his eyes. "Now repeat after me...

Oh, everything about you is so terrible."

Kion flinched, ears flattening. "Everything about me is just terrible." He muttered.

"Good." Shadow Kion nodded his approval. "Whoa, everything about you makes me wanna die..."

"Everything about me makes me wanna die.." Kion flinched again.

"Now you got it," Shadow Kion encouraged, then put a paw under Kion's chin and lifted his head up to look him in the eyes. Then he smiled, his expression full of compassion and understanding. Surprising, really.

"But you will see..
Oh, soon you'll see,
That if you listen to me...
Listen to me......" He grinned.

"Everything about you is going to be wonderful!"

Kion's ears pricked up in surprise, his eyes going wide with shock. Shadow Kion grinned and stepped back, gesturing a paw. Kion watched, eyes widening as shadows rose up out of the ground, so many of them, taking the shapes of Kion family, and friends.

"We love everything about you!"

"Everything about you is going to be so alive!" Shadow Kion encouraged with a grin, standing beside Kion, shadows waving off of his pelt.

"We could never live without you!" The shadowy versions of his friends and family chirped, gazing at Kion adoringly.

Kion blinked, taking a small step forward, but Shadow Kion stopped him before he could get too far.

"You won't feel left out or unsure," Shadow Kion smirked at the eager look in Kion's eyes, red eyes flickering with amusement.

"You won't be ugly anymore,
Because--"

"Everything about you is going to be cool...
And powerful.
Popular.
Incredible!"

"You wi-i-i-i-i-ill," Shadow Kion nudged Kion, smirking. Yes, he had the cub exactly where he wanted him.

"Be more chill!" Kion exclaimed, then winced, and cleared his throat. "I mean- Chill."

"Be more chill." Shadow Kion smirked, then turned his head when the other shadows began singing. Of course they weren't the real Shadows of Kion's friends and family - Those would come later, once he had the kid on his side completely. Just illusions. Kion followed his gaze, ears perking.

"Be more chiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiill.....
Be more chiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiill.....
Be.
More.
CHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIILL!"

rubinaito
January 28th, 2018, 02:40 PM
Amelia watched as the medic cleaned Sade up, taking a seat and blinking at them curiously. When Sade managed to speak up with her name, Amelia's eyes sparkled. "Wow," She gasped, her ears flicking forward. Her green gaze was filled with a childish glee. "That's such a long and pretty name!" She got up and shook her fur out, and she looked up at Octavian. "Tavi, can I show Sade around the camp? Can I, can I?" She jumped up and down excitedly, her childish energy returning in full force. The young cub smiled at Sade excitedly. "It's awesome here!" She gushed, spinning around slightly and licking the tip of her nose, considering what she was going to say before starting. "Oh, you woke up today feeling the way
You always do.
Oh, hungry for something that you can't eat-
And then you hear that beat!" Amelia whisked Sade out of the den and into the bustling camp, waving excitedly to a tiger that was passing by before smiling widely at Sade.

"The rhythm of the camp starts calling you down,
It's like a message from high above
Pulling you out to the smiles
And streets you'll soon learn to love~!" Amelia hopped onto a rock, and a few birds glanced up- rolling their eyes as if they had done this a million times.

"Good morning Empire!
Every day's like an open door
Every night is a fantasy
Every sound's like a symphony

Good morning Empire!
And some day when you take to the floor
The world's gonna wake up and see
The Empire and you!" The birds shook out their wings and strutted away, squawking to each other about various things as Amelia leaped down from the rock- quite pleased with herself. "I've been working on that for awhile," She admitted, swishing her tail back and forth. "Anyways! How about that tour?" She beamed at Sade.


Sari had managed to escape from her mother and was tumbling down the slope with a happy giggle, not a care in the world- after all, she was going to see Sade and Tsuki and Koja and introduce them to her Momma and they'd be a big happy family-
Not quite.
Sari blinked, turning her head. She'd heard... something, but she couldn't place where it had come from. A soft giggle came from her right and she turned to find herself face-to-face with herself- but it wasn't quite herself. She-it-whatever they were, they had a pitch black pelt with silvery stripes shimmering from her back. Her eyes were silver as well, as opposed to Sari's blue. But what stood out the most was her doppelganger's fangs, which curved maliciously down her face with something dripping off of them. Furthermore, the apparition was semi-transparent; like a spirit. "Hello," Sari said cautiously, her spark of childlike curiosity flaring up in her. "Who are you?"
Why I'm you of course! The apparition replied, smiling widely. You can call me... Dame. Yes, I quite like that name. The shadow mused, tapping her chin. After all, it'd be quite a bit confusing if you were to constantly have to call me "Shadow Sari".
"I guess," Sari said doubtfully, sitting down. "Um... so why am I- I mean you here? Not to be rude," The cub added hurriedly. "I'm just curious."
Curiosity killed the cat, Dame sang out cheerfully. But satisfaction brought them back. I'm here to be your friend! Dame wove around Sari, sending shivers up the real cub's spine. I can show you things that your brothers and sister and mother wouldn't dare talk about.
"Why?"
Ah, that's for me- and I mean me, not we- to know darling. Dame purred, stretching out in Sari's shadow. You'll figure it out soon enough. However, I have something better we can do than sit around puzzling about what dear ol' Dame means. We can go visit Sade!
"Really!" Sari gasped. "Can Momma come?"
No. Dame frowned sadly, although it was a mocking little frown- though Sari couldn't tell the difference. You see, Sade won't like Atazi. She sighed, looking off to the side. And Atazi won't like Sade. They both want you to themselves- they don't want to share you.
"But Sade shares me with Tsuki and Koja." Sari pointed out.
And Tsuki and Koja don't care about you. Dame responded, a smug little smirk appearing on her shadowy face. They didn't come looking for you when you never went back home, right? I bet they went after Sade instead.
"Oh." Sari scratched her head in confusion, the little cub blinking up at Dame curiously- and a little sadly. "Do you really think so?"
Yeah. Dame nodded and got up. But don't worry- we'll make them love you. And we'll make everyone a happy family! You want that, don't you?
"Yeah." Sari nodded. "I do!"
Well, Dame paused, and a devious little smirk crossed her face. We need to find your father first and bring him back to the Pridelands.

Random Melody
February 2nd, 2018, 06:52 PM
"Now you're getting it, see?" Shadow Kion smirked, turning to Kion. He hummed, falling silent, and studied him for a moment. "You're confused, however. I think it has something to do with my form. Well, lucky for you, us Shadows can change easily." He stepped back and closed his eyes. The shadows shifted and suddenly he didn't look exactly like a shadow anymore, and he most certainly didn't look like Kion. He looked like... A normal cub. His yellow eyes gleamed when they opened again, (https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/363373170486673411/409119174720487425/lion_vanitas_by_sara_sora.png?width=418&height=425) and he gave a toothy grin. "There we go. Now, the name is a bit of a stretch, too... How about you just call me Kivuli? Better?"

"Uh," Kion watched in silent fascination, then offered a small smile. "Y- Yeah, perfect." He cleared his throat and looked away. "So you can really help me get Sade back?"

"Why, of course," Kivuli gave a dark smile that made Kion's smile turn a bit more nervous. "Buddy, I can help you with anything."


##


"Evan! Evaaaannn!!"

Evan yowled as he shot out of his little makeshift den, his white fur puffed up and his blue eyes darting around wildly. The expression on his face was one of pure terror and if it wasn't funny it was downright sad how much someone could look so scared. His black-tipped ears were flat to his head. "Wh- What? What- What i-is it? A- Are we in trouble? T- Tigers? F- F- Fire? Fl- Flood? E-Earthquake? D- Did Micah get h- his head stuck in a tree again?!" His mind was coming up with the worst-case scenarios and he couldn't seem to quit stuttering, looking scared beyond belief. Until he saw a few of his friends settled near their dens, giggling.

Well, all except Izzy (https://img00.deviantart.net/8b72/i/2012/224/5/f/commission__imogen_by_sickrogue-d5atdxa.jpg), who blinked innocently at Evan before turning her head toward the other two beside her. "Jared, that wasn't very nice," Her voice was soft and sweet and filled with concern. "You know Evan has panic attacks."

"Aw, lighten up, Iz," Jared (https://pre00.deviantart.net/df1a/th/pre/i/2018/011/b/a/lion_swag_by_streetfair-dbzncg9.png) snickered, sitting back on his haunches and shooting Evan a devilish little grin. "He's fine. See?" If there was anything he enjoyed, it was teasing Evan. Well, honestly, lately it was more like bullying.

Evan didn't look very fine. He took in a shaky breath and shook his head. He couldn't even blame Jared for him freaking out. After all, Evan was the one with the problem. "I- Is everyone o- okay?"

"Everyone's fine." Connor (https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/363373170486673411/409764856246435852/cross_tiger__commish__by_kaisertiger-d660323.png) spoke up smoothly, glancing down at Jared with the smallest of smirks on his face, barely see-able. The tiger cub stood and stretched, shaking out his fur.

"Mean," Aliyah (https://pre00.deviantart.net/bbc7/th/pre/f/2011/011/1/6/nona_by_sickrogue-d36xhq7.png) piped up as she padded up beside Evan, a few fish dangling from her jaws. Of course she startled the poor boy, who went right back into panic mode, and Aliyah rolled her eyes before tossing the fish toward the others. "Jesus Christ, Ev."

"Sorry.."

Jared poked one of the fish with a paw, considering, then leaned forward and took a bite. "Mm."

Izzy grabbed one as well, but instead of eating it, she leaped to her paws and trotted over to a small tree in the clearing. Nestled between a few large roots that had circled into eachother to make a little enclosed area, were a few little cubs. "Wake up, little ones," Izzy whispered, lowering her head and dropping the fish into the nest before licking one of the cubs' heads. "Time to eat, hm?"

One of the cubs (https://pre00.deviantart.net/03bb/th/pre/i/2011/068/0/c/commission__pure_morning_by_sickrogue-d3b9iju.png) stirred, blinking his eyes open and looking up at her innocently. Then a smile lit his precious little face, and he squeaked and reached out for her, tiny paws sinking into the soft fur on Izzy's chest. "Pfffff... Bambagwahanma,"

Izzy bit back a giggle, nuzzling the cub. "That's right sweetie." She watched as the others woke up. They were older than the little one, and rushed for the food instantly. Izzy managed to tear off a small portion with her claws before leaning down and picking the cub up by the scruff, bringing him back over to the others. She sat him down and wrapped her tail around him and dropped the piece of the fish, and he sniffed it curiously before beginning to eat. "There you go, Noah," Izzy murmured, then turned back to the others, smiling. "So, when are we heading out again?"

"Once the others are ready, I guess," Aliyah mused, licking a paw and running it over her ears.

"Do we even know where we're going?" Connor asked skeptically, wrinkling his nose and tilting his head ever to slightly to the side.

"No, Connor, no we do not, but that is exactly what makes the adventure so thrilling!" Jared's head shot up, accidentally tossing the fish up as he did, and well, it hit Connor right in the face, much to the tiger's disgust.

"Grrr.." Connor glared down at him, and Jared chuckled nervously, shrinking down slightly.

"My bad."

Evan sighed, taking a deep breath and shaking his head. "Maybe we should head for the green place?" He suggested timidly, ears flattening faintly.

"Not a bad idea." Aliyah considered, whiskers twitching. "Maybe we should head off tomorrow morning, though. It's almost nighttime and I doubt anybody is up for traveling in the dark."

"Fine with me," Connor was still giving Jared a very, very cold death glare. Jared smiled nervously and inched away from him. Izzy sighed at the boys, her eyes fixed on Noah, who was still eating.

Stario&Co.
February 4th, 2018, 01:52 PM
Sade may have been able to speak now, but she was still a little unsteady. The musical number that would normally lift her spirits only put her more on edge. She was now completely stiff, hackles raised. She was shaking.

##

"It's is very nice to meet you Christine!" Just when you thought his smile couldn't get more genuine. Welp, there you go. "You know, where I come from, cubs like you have their own special place. All for themselves."

##
"We don't know what exactly is out there" Hunter lay right next to Izzy, looking as lazy as ever. He didn't even move as little Alvin began to bat at his snout.
"Hunter has a point," Casper looked up from a fish he was eating. "We're a small group in a big world. We don't know what to expect in this place."
"Then maybe one of us should go investigate!" Micheal was focused on batting a ball of moss between his paws, but he listened long enough to make a statement.
"At the risk of possible blood thirsty killers?" Casper shook his head. "I don't know about that.""Well, we can't just walk in with no clue about the place." Micheal pushed himself to his paws. "I say Three of us check it out before nightfall. I'll volunteer!"

Random Melody
February 4th, 2018, 02:19 PM
"Special place?" Christine echoed, tilting her head with an interested look on her face now. Lissie tipped her head as well, eyes lighting up curiously.


##


"Mm, okay," Aliyah conceded, whiskers quivering slightly. She was good with other people taking charge, too. In fact, really, nobody was a "leader" of their little group. Sure, Aliyah was the most responsible, but they all pitched in. They were all leaders. "I think I'll come, too." She added, stretching. "You guys," She turned a sharp look on Connor and Jared. "Don't kill eachother. Or Evan."

"Th- They wouldn't kill me," Evan managed to laugh, glancing at Connor and Jared. "Ri- Right guys?"

The looks he got from both Connor and Jared weren't reassuring at all.

"...." Evan turned back to Aliyah and Micheal. "On second thought, I'm - I'm gonna come with you guys."

"Fine," Aliyah's whiskers quivered in amusement and Jared burst out laughing, prompting Connor to smack him over the head when chewed up bits of fish went flying everywhere. Aliyah honestly didn't mind Evan tagging along. He was a completely different lion without Connor and Jared around. Well, not completely different, but the change in him was still kind of noticeable when he wasn't around them. Aliyah liked that, she liked it when Evan felt at least a little bit safe. After all, he was her friend. So, it was all good.

"Mm," Jeremy (https://pre00.deviantart.net/f7ef/th/pre/i/2018/017/5/5/_c__teenage_dipper_by_sickrogue-dc0bkqj.png) eyed them warily for a moment before turning back. "O... Okay, I know you guys said three, but is there any chance I can tag along?" He mused, standing and shaking his fur out. Aliyah shrugged and Evan just offered a hesitant little smile. Jeremy was kind of like him. Not as jumpy, but he had his moments from time to time.

Stario&Co.
February 4th, 2018, 05:22 PM
"That's actually part of what I came here for," Imari's eyes grew serious at that moment. "You see, my kingdom...we found an oasis."
At those words, the entire clearing went silent.
Octavian, who was nearby with Amelia and Sade, took immediate interest. He knew what oasis meant in the desert. "Y..you mean," He came forward, slightly in disbelief "You have...water?"

##

Micheal's ear flattened, but as he opened his mouth, Hunter stepped in.
"You should stay here, Jeremy," Hunter pushed himself into a sitting position. His voice was calm in steady, but it had an icy tone to it, and his large body rippled witch muscle. He wasn't asking. "Izzy could use help looking after the little ones." With that he looked in the girl's direction. "We'll try and find some herbs for Snowball while were out."
Casper frowned at the mention of Snowball. The poor cub had been sick for weeks

rubinaito
February 4th, 2018, 05:37 PM
Amelia hesitated when seeing Sade's reaction, about to say something when she heard about the Oasis. She blinked and looked right at Imari curiously, tilting her head.

Random Melody
February 4th, 2018, 06:21 PM
"Oh, that's perfect," Izzy purred softly, her bright eyes shining with gratitude as she gazed at Hunter. "Thank you, so much. Poor kid's been so sick!" She sighed, her eyes clouding over with worry. Noah chose that moment to let out a high-pitched squeak, and Izzy's attention instantly diverted to the cub, seeing he was done eating. Izzy knelt down and gently picked him up, carrying him back over to the others so he could sleep.

Jeremy's ears flattened in confusion, but instead of arguing, he nodded and stepped back quietly, looking down at his paws. Okay, he deserved it. He deserved that.

Evan's whiskers twitched, looking at Micheal, then Hunter, then at Jeremy. "I--" He cut off, and cleared his throat, taking a deep breath and straightening up. "A- Actually, guys, you know what?" He took another deep breath, heart pounding so hard that it hurt. He was kind of taking charge for once, kind of, and it was pretty scary for the anxious cub. "I'm - I'm gonna head off to explore a little in another direction. Good to split up, right? C- Cover more ground?" He looked at Jeremy. "C- Can't go alone, though. I, uh, you - You wanna come?"

Jeremy stared at him, confused, then offered a faint, hesitant little smile. "Yeah, okay."

"Great!" Evan let his breath out slowly in relief, letting out a small chuckle. "Great..."

"Hm. Okay, but be careful, you guys." Aliyah stared at the two for a while before turning back to Micheal and Hunter. "Alright, we should head off to then."

"Is it really a good idea to let those two go off together?" Connor mumbled to Jared, having to bend down slightly to reach the smaller lion's level. "I feel like they're gonna get lost, and then both have panic attacks."

Jared snickered under his breath. "I wouldn't be surprised."

rubinaito
February 4th, 2018, 06:39 PM
DEAR EVAN HANSEN--

Random Melody
February 4th, 2018, 06:44 PM
DEAR EVAN HANSEN--


OH MY GOD YOU LIKE DEAR EVAN HANSEN

rubinaito
February 4th, 2018, 08:28 PM
OH MY GOD YOU LIKE DEAR EVAN HANSEN


KINDA YEAH IT'S BEEN A LONG TIME SINCE I'VE LISTENED TO ANY OF THE SONGS THOUGH SINCE IT'S BLOCKED ON MY SCHOOL COMPUTER
-butIknowwhatit'sabout-

Stario&Co.
February 4th, 2018, 09:16 PM
(Oh dear XD)
(Imari is waiting for a response. X3)
We'll be back as soon as we can," Hunter said reassuringly as Casper once again began to protest "Don't worry. We'll get your brother what he needs. And we'll be careful."
"I know a safe entrance into the territory," Michael began walking away. "We'll have to cross a river though."

Random Melody
February 4th, 2018, 09:25 PM
"Wait.." Lissie came forward, eyes wide with surprise. "Wait, really?"

"Water?" Christine's eyes widened.


##


"Right," Aliyah eyed Jeremy and Evan one last time before following after Micheal, shaking her head ever so slightly in confusion.

"Come on," Evan turned to Jeremy and smiled. The two were pretty close. Not exactly best friends, but they were good friends. Close friends. They could relate to eachother. They pretty much grew up together. "I, uh, know where we can cross. There's a border, that way. It's far, but," He shrugged. "Adventure, right...?"

"Right," Jeremy flicked his tail over Evan's ears. "Lead the way."

"Ah..." Evan's heart dropped. Oh, leading the way. That was stressful. "Right. Okay. Come on." He headed off, and Jeremy glanced after Micheal one last time before following.

"They're gonna die." Connor said blankly, staring after the two through narrowed eyes and a small frown on his face. "At least, Evan will."

"Dude I bet you a rabbit leg that Evan somehow falls out of a freaking tree." Jared deadpanned, keeping his gaze fixed on Evan as the two left.

"Does Evan even know how to climb?"

"It doesn't matter. He'll fall out of a tree without even having to climb up it."

"That doesn't really make much sense. You can't fall out of a tree without climbing it first."

"Maybe you can't. But come on. It's Evan."

"...Yeah, true.."

Stario&Co.
February 4th, 2018, 10:23 PM
"Enough to last the dry season if ration it properly." Imari added.

"That could keep our entire camp hydrated until the first rain," Octavian squeaked and came forward. "What's the cost?"

"Just to continue the peace between us," Imari replied. "There's more than enough to go around."

##

Hunter fell back to walk beside Aliyah and lowered his voice. "We should talk with Snowball."

(This isn't having color. I'm on my phone, and I'm not in the mood XDD)

Random Melody
February 4th, 2018, 10:54 PM
Christine started to say something, but someone from across the clearing caught her eye. "Tash," She mumbled. And in the same instant she had launched herself away from Lissie to reach the tigress, who was glancing around warily, looking exhausted. "Hey," Christine squeaked breathlessly when she reached her.

"Hi, honey," Natasha smiled softly down at the young cub. "Have you seen Vixy anywhere? I, I can't find her.."

"She went with Kion and his friends."

"Kion?" Natasha choked out, her eyes going wide with shock. "H- How--?"

"I'll explain everything," Christine said quickly, circling around her. "On the way. I'm coming with,"

"What about your mother?" Natasha asked hesitantly, heading after the cub and glancing back. She was never a big fan of Lissie but she knew how frightened the leopard would be if her daughter randomly disappeared. "You should at least tell--"

"No time, she'll be fine!" Christine said impatiently. "Can we just go? I need to talk to Vixy!" And with that she took off. Natasha cast one look toward Lissie, then followed.


##


Aliyah blinked, glancing over at Hunter. "Yeah," she murmured, sighing. "Poor kid. He's just been so sick. I don't know what to do. Hopefully, we do find some herbs to help him. If not, I'm afraid he might.." She trailed off, shaking her head, and fell silent as they walked, staring down at her paws. She hated being useless. She liked it better when she could help her friends. They were like her family.


##


"Is it hard?" Evan spoke up as they walked, keeping his gaze fixed intently on his paws with each step he took. He smiled slightly as they reached the border to the Pridelands, feeling oddly safe as his paws hit grass. Safe. He was with Jeremy, he was somewhere that felt really, really safe. He was safe. They were safe. Slowly he began to let himself relax. "Having Micheal mad at you?"

"Not just Micheal." Jeremy mumbled, sighing as he padded after Evan, keeping his gaze ahead. He remembered the cold look in Hunter's eyes, and looked away, shaking his head. "Yeah, it's hard. But I... I deserve it, you know? I'm a sucky friend," He sighed. "So I deserve it." He shook his head and smiled at Evan. "Enough about me. How are you? Connor and Jared seem to be going all out with the torture." He rolled his eyes. "You doing okay?"

Evan frowned faintly as Jeremy spoke about Micheal, silently moving closer and brushing his tail up against Jeremy's side. "I'm sorry," He said softly. "Just give it a while. You never know, he might forgive you." He cleared his throat and whisked his tail away to curl it around one of his back paws. He looked away when Jeremy asked him how he was, nose twitching slightly. "Ah, I'm fine." He mumbled, perking his ears when Connor and Jared were mentioned. "H- Heh, yeah. It's... It's fine. W- Worse than usual, but they're just teasing..." He sighed. "You know how they are."

Jeremy leaned into the touch silently, frowning when Evan whisked his tail away. "Maybe one day," he murmured, trying to be optimistic. He shook his head and perked his ears when Evan said he was fine, and gave a doubtful glance. Seeing he was starting to stutter again, Jeremy moved closer until their shoulders were brushing. He then let his tail flick out to wrap around Evan's. The two weren't like other cubs. While usually male cubs would prefer to refrain from showing any affection toward eachother, as it wasn't "cool" or "manly", Jeremy and Evan didn't care much about that. Born and raised together, they didn't mind showing their affection. After all, you have to tell the people you love that you love them. They need to know, every day. Somehow. Jeremy and Evan knew that, so they didn't hesitate. They were friends, after all. "Yeah. They're jerks." He mumbled. "But you know, they care about you."

"I don't think Connor cares about anyone." Evan remarked, tilting his head and shrugging.

"Mm," Jeremy considered that, narrowing his eyes. "Jared does, though."

"That's slightly more believable." Evan admitted, laughing, and Jeremy joined in. This was one of the rare moments both of them could just relax together. No anxiety, no panic attacks, no being teased and taunted and pushed around. It was... Calm.

Stario&Co.
February 4th, 2018, 11:15 PM
"Casper is more worried than all of us," Hunter sighed, staring down at his paws as. "I mean, it's his brother. I know for me, if anything happened to Alvin... I just know he's suffering a greater deal."

Random Melody
February 4th, 2018, 11:24 PM
"I know," Aliyah sighed softly, shaking her head ever so slightly. "But we're gonna try everything we can. He's... Gonna be fine." She put her mask back on and straightened up. "We're going to help that kid. However long it takes, we're gonna help him. He's gonna be okay."


##


Jeremy's whiskers twitched as he looked ahead, and then a soft smile appeared on his face. "It's... Really nice here. Hey," He stared ahead, ears pricking up faintly. "What's that?" He was staring at Pride Rock, looking intrigued.

"Tree!" Evan said in fascination, staring at one tree in particular. It was huge, lots of branches curling up, higher and higher. Evan's eyes widened as they approached it, claws sinking faintly into the ground and sheathing again. He'd always had this weird fascination with trees. "Look, oh my god."

"Can you climb?" Jeremy asked in amusement, looking back at him.

"No," Evan admitted.

"Well," Jeremy smiled at him. "Never too late to learn." He pulled away from Evan and bounded off toward the tree, tilting his head back and turning his head to glance over his shoulder. "Follow me!"

Evan's eyes widened. He stood, frozen for a moment, then let out a giddy little giggle (yes, giggle), and quickly took off after Jeremy, eyes wide with excitement.

Stario&Co.
February 4th, 2018, 11:50 PM
"Yeah..." Hunter blinked, not entirely sure.
"HELLLP!!"
"What was that?" Michael stopped dead in his tracks. His ears began flicking about like a rabbit.
"It's coming from that river!" Hunter kicked up the dirt with his paws, leaving them in a cloud as he rushed ahead.

Random Melody
February 5th, 2018, 12:05 AM
Aliyah wasted no time in following, ears flat to her head and her eyes fixed ahead, wide with concern and confusion, but also determination. Whoever needed help, was going to get help, one way or another. She'd be sure of that.


##


For someone who didn't know how to climb, Evan was surprisingly good. Once he got the hang of it, there was no stopping him. He was leaping from branch to branch, higher and higher up the tree, all anxiety forgotten. His ears perked as he looked up, before turning his head to smile at Jeremy, who was perched on the branch beside him. Evan then turned to look around. It was amazing how much clearer he could see now. Why hadn't he thought of this before? Why didn't he do this before?

"There's nowhere else I'd rather be right now." Jeremy spoke up suddenly, looking across the Pridelands, ears pricked and eyes wide as he gazed around. It was true. This was... Everything he could dream of. Just him and Evan. Stuck in a tree. Not sure how either of them would get down, but for now, not minding that. Just enjoying what was happening now.

"Me too." Evan whispered breathlessly, closing his eyes for a moment as he sat on the branch, sinking his claws into the ground to steady himself carefully before looking up at Jeremy again. "It's so much clearer. Everything is so much clearer."

"I know." Jeremy agreed, staring down. The ground suddenly seemed so far away. But somehow he didn't panic. Evan followed his gaze and just stared, stared down as he contemplated everything, thinking, assessing... Deciding.

Stario&Co.
February 5th, 2018, 10:52 AM
"Aphy! Hang on, I'm coming!" A golden brown cub watched fearfully as his nearly identical brother slowly step onto the tiny stick bridge above the rushing stream.
A young stone colored lioness cub was clinging tightly to a rock. The merciless water pushed and splashed against her, drowning her senses.
"Oh boy," Michael skidded to a stop next to the stream. "That water is moving too fast!"

Random Melody
February 5th, 2018, 02:17 PM
"Oh, god," Aliyah hissed, stopping next to Micheal. Her gaze rested on the cub, and she stood still for a moment. "They could die.." She trailed off, and narrowed her eyes. Then she glanced up and down the stream, before reaching out and putting one paw into the way. She couldn't feel the ground. Eventually she had to pull back. "Too deep." She eventually muttered, tail lashing. "How are we gonna get to them?"


##


"Come on." Jeremy nudged his head against Evan's shoulder, careful not to knock the cub and make him lose his balance. "Let's go higher." Usually he wouldn't be as confident, but this was different. All his fears seemed to have slipped away. This was fun. This was okay. The cub smiled slightly before turning and starting to make his way up to the next branch, glancing down at Evan, who stood motionless. "Ev? You okay?"

"Huh?" Evan snapped out of his trance instantly, pausing to look up in surprise. "Oh, uh, yeah." He glanced down at the ground, and swallowed before turning back to his friend. "Right." He mumbled. Jeremy continued to climb, and Evan leaped up after him. He paused on one branch, one branch that felt particularly unsteady. For a second his claws sunk in deeper, but as he began to relax, his claws slowly sheathed.

And then, suddenly, he was falling. He felt a tight pressure on his chest, a twisting feeling in his stomach, but his thoughts were just... Blank, as he watched the ground draw closer.

"Ev--" Jeremy perked his ears and turned quickly when he heard something hit the ground far below, heard a shriek of pain from his friend, and he could do nothing but stare, his eyes going wide. "EVAN!"

Stario&Co.
February 5th, 2018, 05:07 PM
"This isn't good," Hunter reached down and slowly stuck his paw into the water. "That water is cold. She's going to freeze to death!"
"Not if I have a say in it," Micheal growled, slowly backing away from the stream. His muscles tensed, his eyes locked on the cub.
"What do you--Micheal!!" Hunter watched in horror and Micheal charged forward and dived down into the raging river, his body disappearing in the water.

##

Just as Evan hit the ground, a large lioness launched herself from out of the tall grass near by. Her eyes were a calm gentle blue

Random Melody
February 5th, 2018, 05:19 PM
"Michael!" Aliyah shrieked in surprise, eyes wide with shock and horror.


##


Neither Evan nor Jeremy seemed to notice the lioness. Evan was in too much pain and Jeremy was too panicked. He made his way down from branch to branch, trying not to fall, himself, but trying to rush. He reached him in record time, too. "Oh my god Evan are you - Oh my god!" He gasped, looking him over carefully.

"That didn't work out as I intended at all," Evan groaned, leaning back slightly as he came closer, but leaning into the touch as Jeremy's tail flicked over his side in a comforting manner. He didn't say anything as Jeremy looked him over, taking deep breaths to keep himself calm. "Ah - Le- Legs, hurt, god, Jere...." His back left paw and front left paw hurt badly, both of them twisted at angles they should not be twisted at. And while his right front paw was twisting into the ground, claws sinking into soft dirt, neither of his left paws moved an inch.

"Can you move them?" Jeremy asked carefully. Evan looked down at his paws, and Jeremy felt panic spark up when neither left paw moved after a moment. "Oh, no."

"Ah- I- I'm sorry," Evan inhaled sharply, closing his eyes and taking a deep breath, trying to calm down.

"What? What are you apologizing for?" Jeremy said in disbelief, but he wasn't really looking for an answer, too busy looking his friend over for any other injuries. And he wasn't getting one. Evan snapped his mouth shut and averted his gaze.

Stario&Co.
February 18th, 2018, 08:43 PM
However, a few moments later, Micheal's head broke free from the water, letting Hunter relax. "I'm alright!" the young cat gasped. He then turned and began treading towards the cubs.

##

"Apologizing won't fix those legs, will it now?" The lioness hummed calmly and naturally, as if they had already acknowledged her.

Random Melody
February 18th, 2018, 09:25 PM
"You idiot you could have died!" Aliyah snarled now that the fear had worn off. Then she whimpered, and her ears flattened. "God Micheal don't scare me like that!"


##


Evan actually squeaked, jumping slightly. Unfortunately that made him move his legs, which brought instant pain. A yelp escaped his lips and he had to bite down on his tongue to keep from making any more embarrassing noises, head whirling around to stare at the lioness through wide, anxious eyes, ears going back against his head.

Jeremy was a little more confident, but he looked just as afraid, stepping forward slightly, almost protectively. But his gaze was almost pleading as he looked at the lioness. "Wh- Who are you..?"

Stario&Co.
February 18th, 2018, 09:56 PM
"They call me Nala, young cub," Nala smiled, then came forward. She knelt down and gently latched her jaws onto the nape of Evan's neck, lifting the cub off the ground.

##

"No promises!" Micheal shouted back. He finally reached the rock, and grabbed onto it with his front paws. "Alright kid, let's get you out of here!" He then reached out and latched his jaws around the smaller male cub first.

Random Melody
February 18th, 2018, 10:02 PM
Aliyah bared her teeth and hissed, albeit playfully. "Be careful, moron."


##


Evan shuddered slightly but he didn't protest, somehow feeling comforted by the lioness. "Oh." He mumbled, taking a shaky breath. "I- I'm Evan. Tha- That's Jeremy." He added, glancing at his best friend fearfully before looking down at the two paws he was sure were broken, which hung limply.

"Where are you gonna take him?" Jeremy asked quietly, hesitantly as he came forward. "Are you gonna help him?" He met Nala's gaze, searching her eyes for a moment before his gaze met Evan's. After a moment of silence, he gently pressed his nose to one of Evan's good paws, giving him a gentle smile. "Y- You're gonna be okay, Ev," then he looked at Nala. "Right..?"

"'Kay, Jer.." Evan sighed and fell silent, squeezing his eyes shut.

Stario&Co.
February 18th, 2018, 10:18 PM
Micheal made his way back to the other side, and lifted the cub up to Hunter, who grabbed the cub in his jaws. Micheal then turned and swam back to the other two, in which he grabbed them both at the same time.

##

"I happen to know a master healer," Nala smiled kindly to the two cubs. "Now, why don't you come with me, and on the way you can tell me you're little story?"

Random Melody
February 18th, 2018, 10:29 PM
Aliyah reached down to sniff the cub, then turned back to Micheal. "Are they okay?"


##


"Story?" Evan mumbled in confusion, opening his eyes now to look up at Nala curiously. He seemed a lot less scared now.

"Right," Jeremy nodded slightly, gazing at Nala. "Of course. I, uh... Thanks.. Thank you so much."


##


Kion padded silently through the Pridelands, paws brushing over the soft grass and his eyes narrowed ever so slightly at the ground as he walked. Kivuli was quiet, so Kion took this moment of silence to think. He’d definitely scared off his Guard.. God, Kion, such an idiot. I can’t believe I… But then again, he did have a good reason to go off. The tigers had had Sade. The tigers. Those stupid, ignorant, arrogant-- Kion would have finished that thought any other time but this time he cut off and squeezed his eyes shut, biting down on his tongue to keep from crying out as he was shocked rather violently. Kivuli offered no input as to why the hell he did that, and Kion didn’t want any. He shook his fur out and let his thoughts trail away from tigers, opening his eyes again. He did so a little too late, though, and he let out a surprised yelp when he pretty much crashed into someone. He heard a grunt from the other guy, and fell back onto his haunches, shaking his head and looking up. “I’m s--” His apology came to a stuttering halt almost instantly.

Connor growled faintly, his tail lashing silently as he stood up and shook his fur out again. He wasn’t much taller than Kion, but he definitely had muscle. The tiger cub’s dark gaze trailed down to the lion cub, and his eyes narrowed faintly. “What the hell?” He had literally only been in the Pridelands for like, five minutes and already, he was completely annoyed with it. But he had been curious, so it was his fault.

“Uh..” Kion wasn’t sure why he was intimidated, but he just felt like this was one of those moments where he’d really screwed up. But then his amber eyes narrowed slightly, fear twisting into anger, and his lips curled back, and then - Zap. Kion jolted, flinched, and quickly sheathed his claws again, the anger immediately vanishing. Be civil. What…?!

“Oh,” Connor sounded like he’d just realized something, staring down at Kion. His own anger had melted, leaving only a vaguely intrigued expression. “You’re one of them.” At Kion’s confused look, Connor shrugged and padded past him. “You know, those animals that believe all tigers are pretty much the reason for every bad thing in the world. You’re one of them.” He called over his shoulder, not turning around.

“No, that’s no--” Kion cut himself off, and narrowed his eyes. Ignoring the shock this time, he whirled around and headed after Connor. “Okay, so - So what if I am? It’s not like I have absolutely no reason to believe that, anyway, in fact, I have every reason. You just don’t see it because you’re one of them,” He growled, eyes narrowing. “An arroga--”

“Hey!” Connor snapped rather abruptly, whipping around to face him.

Kion skidded to a rather sharp stop in surprise, his ears instantly folding back against his head as he flinched back, tensing up, as if preparing himself for something. And he was. He didn’t know what was going to happen now, but it involved a tiger, so it had to be bad. Kion felt the panic rising with each passing second, finding it harder and harder to breathe, but he was trying not to let that show.

Stario&Co.
February 18th, 2018, 10:39 PM
Micheal hauled himself back onto land, looking worn out. "They're freezing," He sat down the two cubs and shuddered. "So am I, to be honest."

##

"No need for thanks, dear," Nala purred warmly, before she began down a small path from which she came.

Random Melody
February 18th, 2018, 10:46 PM
"We're in the shade," Aliyah pointed out, licking the two cubs gently before straightening again. "They'd warm up better in the sun, come on."


##


"Right... Uh, thanks again, though, really." Jeremy followed quickly, trotting along beside Nala and looking up at Evan carefully. "You okay, bud..?"

"Mhm," Evan nodded faintly, blinking down at the ground. Jeremy knew something was wrong but he knew he wouldn't get Evan to open up, not yet at least, so he fell silent, keeping his gaze on Evan as they walked.


##


Connor narrowed his eyes, but he didn’t look angry. He stared intently for a moment before coming forward and reaching a paw out. Ignoring the cub’s rather violent flinch, he placed his paw right on Kion’s chest, pausing for a moment. Yeah, his heart was racing. “Hey, relax,” Connor rumbled, narrowing his eyes. “I’m not the nicest guy out there but I’m not a--” He cut himself off, and shook his head, moving his paw from Kion’s chest to his chin. “Close your eyes.”

“What--” Kion cut off, taking in a shaky breath and trying to focus on calming himself down, but that was hard because now the tiger was really, really close.

“Trust me,”

“I don’t even know y--” Kion flinched and cut off, trying to move away, but Connor pulled him forward and sat back so he could lift his other paw to place on Kion’s back, slowly pulling him to sit down.

Connor then leaned down, tilting Kion’s head back, and he only stopped when his nose was touching the lion cub’s. Kion didn’t flinch this time, but he stilled, warily gazing at the older tiger cub. Connor just stared at him, his gaze intent and unwavering. “Trust me.”

Kion hesitated, his gaze flickering as his eyes searched Connor’s almost desperately. In the end he seemed to have liked what he saw there because only a second later he allowed his eyes to slip shut.

“Good… Now relax. Don’t focus on me, focus on you. Focus on breathing.” Connor instructed, staring at him. He’d helped Evan with enough panic attacks to know how to do this. And Kion was definitely no worse than them. Hell Kion didn’t even come close. The tiger nodded slightly in approval as Kion did as instructed, then he moved his paw away from Kion’s chin to tug at Kion’s paws, pulling him to lay down. Connor then lowered himself to Kion’s level, resting his head on his paws and staring at Kion intently. The cub’s breathing had steadied considerably, and he seemed a lot more relaxed now. Connor nodded slightly in approval. “Good. You good?” He asked, tilting his head. He got nothing more than a small nod in response. Kion didn’t move, so neither did Connor.

rubinaito
February 19th, 2018, 06:41 PM
Stario&Co. Random Squip

Watching Nala help Evan was a small cub with a tuft of red mane similarly slicked back like Kion’s. They trotted next to Nala, staring curiously up at Evan and Jeremy with wide amber eyes. “Hi!” She waved a paw at Evan. “I’m Tanya.” She shook out her mane a bit and slicked it back again. “I’m a girl,” She added, although it was clear she was born a guy. “Who are you?”

Stario&Co.
February 24th, 2018, 09:39 PM
Somebody is gonna have to double post, because my brain is fuzzy DX

rubinaito
February 24th, 2018, 09:46 PM
*points at Random*
I've got writer's block

Random Melody
February 25th, 2018, 12:50 AM
(-cracks knuckles-)

Evan stared down at Tanya, ears perking up with curiosity as he stared at her. "Oh," he muttered. "I'm - Um, I'm, I'm Evan. Th- That's Jeremy," He nodded toward Jeremy, who had his gaze fixed firmly on the ground as they padded along, not even looking up when he was introduced. It probably seemed a bit rude, but he really wasn't paying much attention to anything at the moment, zoning out as he often did.


##


"How you feeling?" Connor asked after a moment when Kion opened his eyes again, seeming alot calmer. Wary amber eyes fixed on the tiger, and it was silent for a long time before Connor decided to speak up again. "You're welcome, by the way, Goldie."

There was a hint of a smile, barely noticeable, as Kion's ears twitched faintly at the nickname. "Thanks." But there was no sarcasm, real, genuine gratitude in his tone as he pushed himself to stand up, shaking out his fur. "And do not call me that."

"I think I've earned the right to call you whatever I want," Connor decided, cocking his head to the side and raising an eyebrow. "Who knows, that panic attack could've made you pass out. Then some vultures could've come along and picked you apart. Hell, maybe I just saved your life, Goldie." His expression was unusually serene as he spoke, and his tone gave no indication that he was even remotely teasing. The only sign that he was joking was the faint, subtle twitching of his whiskers.

Kion snorted slightly, watching him carefully. "Oh, sure. My savior. My knight in shining stripes. My hero. I am forever in your debt. However shall I repay you?" He replied mockingly, ignoring the sigh from Kivuli, who was still offering no input so far.

Connor's expression was practically stone at this point, though the quivering of his whiskers gave away his amusement. It was rare for him to find anything funny lately, but this cub sure was testing that. He was... Different from the others in his group. "Not sure if you can. How do you repay someone who just saved your life?"

"Maybe I should save your life now." Kion replied, tilting his head. "Then we'd be even, hm?"

"Right. So I'll just go off and have a near-death experience and allow you to swoop in and save the day."

"Good plan, I'm right behind you."

Connor's mask finally broke, a small smirk tugging at his lips. "I'm Connor." He said after a moment, reaching a paw out. "So what's your name, Goldie?"

"Nice to meet you, Connor." Kion even surprised himself by the fact that he didn't flinch, reaching out without any hesitation to take the tiger's paw. "The name's Kion."

rubinaito
February 25th, 2018, 01:01 AM
"Nice to meet you both!" Tanya chirped cheerfully, padding alongside them with a bit of a spring in her step. "What do you guys like to do? I like chasing butterflies, cause they're so slow but it's really hard to catch em! Pretending to hunt with my big sister Kiara is fun too, but I don't like her friend Zuri cause she's kinda stuck up." Tanya babbled, obviously not liking the awkward silence that had settled over the group.

Random Melody
February 25th, 2018, 01:07 AM
Evan stared at her through unreadable blue eyes as she spoke, seeming to relax more and more as the cub went on. "O- Oh. I - I like chasing butterflies, too. Um, but I let them go, so they don't, uh, die." He stared at the little cub for a moment. "S- So you have a sister, huh?" He asked with a slightly nervous smile. He was never that social, but he was already beginning to warm up to the cub.

Jeremy snapped out of his trance long enough to mumble a greeting, walking silently and glancing at Evan from time to time to ensure that he was doing okay.

rubinaito
February 25th, 2018, 01:25 PM
"Yep! I have two big brothers- Kion and Kopa- and two big sisters- Kila and Kiara." Tanya skipped along happily. "What about you? Do you have any sisters or brothers?" She asked, focusing her intense amber gaze on Evan with interest.

Random Melody
February 25th, 2018, 09:07 PM
Evan smiled slightly as Tanya spoke. "Th- That sounds nice..." He murmured, though he would admit that having that many siblings sounded overwhelming. Perhaps it was fun for the young cub, though. At her question, his ears perked. "W- Well, um, no... Not really? Um, I'm in this group with my friends and, uh, they're... Not really like my siblings, though, um..." His gaze flickered to Jeremy. "Me and Jeremy are closer, I guess that we're, uh, kind of like brothers? We grew up together, but we're not really... Uh, related... But..."

Jeremy silently flicked his tail at Evan's shoulder, a small smile appearing on his face.

rubinaito
February 25th, 2018, 09:11 PM
"Wow, you have lots of friends?" Tanya gasped, her eyes lighting up. "I don't have any. Unless siblings can be your friends." She added as an afterthought, before looking back at Evan. "Can we be friends?" She asked, the much younger cub looking rather eager.

Random Melody
February 26th, 2018, 04:04 PM
"I think siblings can be your friends," Evan said quietly, taking in a shaky breath and perking his ears. He blinked when Tanya asked if they could be friends. "Oh - S- Sure, of course!" He replied quickly, a soft purr rising in his chest.

rubinaito
March 10th, 2018, 11:51 AM
“Awesome!” Tanya cheered, her fur fluffing up ever so slightly with excitement. She bounced alongside Nala and Jeremy with a thoughtful expression in her large amber eyes, silent for once. “So what do friends do?” She asked, blinking up at Evan. “Kion and Bunga play Baobab Ball a lot, and Kiara spends her time gossiping and walking around with her friends.” Tanya reflected.

Random Melody
March 12th, 2018, 03:48 PM
"Well..." Evan blinked. "What's baobab ball?" He asked suddenly, curious by what the younger cub had just said. He wasn't sure who Bunga was... But hadn't Tanya said Kion was her big brother, right? Right. But he was more curious about the game than anything.


##


Chaka was stretched out under some shady tree in the desert, front paws crossed and his whiskers twitching as he watched Vexy and her new friend from afar. The golden cub - Kila, was her name? She looked exactly like Kion. It was interesting, to say the least. This must be that twin Kion had told him about. He'd never met her before, but he'd heard stories. He wondered if Kion knew she was back yet. He debated going over to ask, but before he could, a familiar scent hit his nose, causing him to whip his head around sharply. Two figures in the distance. Two figures that, as they neared, Chaka realized were tigers. Sabers. He knew that scent anywhere. Instantly, the cub pushed himself to his paws to make his way forward, greeting the trespassers. "You're in the wrong part of the desert," he warned.

One of the tigers raised an eyebrow, smirking slightly at him. He was slightly taller, but Chaka didn't look fazed, holding his gaze unflinchingly. "Are we?"

"You don't own the desert, pest," The other tiger sneered, shoving himself forward until he was nose to nose with Chaka. "What are you gonna do about it?"

"My buddy Kurt just asked you a question," The first tiger smirked, stepping forward along with his friend.

"I don't want trouble." Chaka grumbled, not moving from his spot. "If you're passing through, pass. If not, turn around and crawl back under whatever rock you came from. This is my Empire's territory." His gaze held the other tiger - Kurt's. "I don't allow Sabers here."

Kurt actually looked offended for a second, and then snapped his mouth shut and growled. "Let's teach this guy a lesson."

"Let's." And with that, the first tiger charged.

He didn't have a chance to really do any damage. Chaka had dodged with practiced ease, turning when Kurt lunged at him as well. His jaws snapped around the tiger's paw, and with surprising strength, he yanked him around and sent him crashing into the other tiger. It took them both a minute to regain their balance, but when they did, they both lunged for Chaka, teeth bared and snarling, and Chaka hissed right back, ready to fight.


"Holy crap!" Vexy exclaimed, watching her brother with wide eyes. Vincent had gone out somewhere, so it was just Chaka and the girls. Vexy knew her brother could handle this, but her bright blue eyes were wide with worry as she watched, pushing herself to her paws and getting ready to step in if needed.

"Holy crap," Kila breathed, watching with wide-eyed amazement as Chaka took on the two tigers, obviously winning. Kila wasn't sure how. Her gaze locked onto the gray cub, a strange feeling rushing through her, something she couldn't quite explain. She didn't focus too much on it though. No, her focus was fixed completely on Chaka, and only on Chaka.

(Ohdon'tmindmejustcasuallytestingoutnewships
AndabouttohaveKilabreakintosong)

Random Melody
April 12th, 2018, 06:54 PM
(justsothisdoesn'tdieiguess)

Stario&Co.
May 6th, 2018, 10:06 AM
"They've been gone for a while," Casper mumbled to Izzy as he groomed Snowball's fur. The cub had gotten better slightly, but was still far to sick to really move about and play. "What if they ran into something?"

##

"We still have to find those herbs for Snowball," Hunter then got to his paws. "You get them to a warmer spot, Aliyah. I'll keep going ahead."
"By yourself?" Micheal's ears flattened against his head.

##

"It's a sport we play around her often," Nala replied as they neared Pride Rock. She smiled at Evan. "Maybe when you're leg heals, we can teach you how to play."

Random Melody
May 6th, 2018, 10:35 AM
Izzy looked up, frowning slightly, and slowly pushed herself to her paws. "Maybe some of us should go after them?" Micah looked up at that, ears flicking, but Jared just groaned and rolled over, curling up and mumbling a soft "no"


##


"Th - That would be nice." Evan mumbled, smiling shyly. Jeremy continued walking, ears perking when they reached Pride Rock.


##


Kion padded silently after Kivuli, who was now leading him toward the desert. "I really don't want to do this."

"Do you want to save your apprentice or not."

"I do." Kion lashed his tail, annoyed. "But you do realize that whoever sees me walking into that camp is going to jump me, right?"

"And you'll have no problem holding them off." Kivuli glanced at him. "Just kill them if they mess with you."

Kion stopped walking. "I don't want to kill anyone else, Kivuli."

Kivuli's nose wrinkled, turning to him then. "You didn't have a problem with it earlier."

"I lost control."

"So, lose it again."

"I don't want to lose control!"

"But you want to save Sade, don't you?" Kivuli snapped, and Kion fell silent, looking irritated. "Then do what I say."

"I don't take orders from you." Kion growled. "And I'm not killing anybody else, okay? I'm going to do this my way."

"No." Kivuli stormed forward, his nose inches from Kion's. "My way! Because if you stop killing, I stop gaining power and I'll never get contr-- Crap."

"So that's what this is about." Kion's lips curled back. "You don't even want to help me. You want to get control. Why? What are you going to do when you have it?"

Kivuli's eyes darkened. But, the secret had slipped, so it was no use hiding any more. "Take over the Pridelands, of course."

Kion stared at him. "And how do you plan to do that?"

"Killing each and every one of your precious family members." Kivuli hissed, then grinned. "Kion, it doesn't just have to be me. It could be both of us. As a team. We could have everything."

"What?" Kion was backing away now, looking horrified. "No way. I don't want everything - Not unless I have my family, too."

"Well you can't have them." Kivuli stated simply. "They hold you back. And, as a result, you hold me back. And I won't be held back."

"I won't let you hurt my family." Kion's fur was bristling now. He stopped backing away, instead taking a few steps forward. His claws unconsciously dug into the ground.

"Try and stop me." Kivuli padded forward as well. "You can't. Hurting me hurts you. Killing me kills you. I'm inside your head, Kion, you can't outrun me, you can't hide. There's nothing you can do."

Kion's eyes hardened.

Stario&Co.
May 6th, 2018, 12:10 PM
"Me Jared and Micha will go," Casper said, standing. "The cubs need you here to keep them safe."

##

"So, you lead the camp all by yourself?"

"My older siblings help me," Octavian replied cheerfully. He and Sade were currently strolling down the path together. The cub had grown a little fond of Sade in her short time there. She was good company. "Of course, when I get older, I'll have to lead it by myself. But for some reason my dad chose me."

"Any guess as to why?" Sade asked

"Probably my mother," Octavian smiled sadly at the mention of Ife. "She was a strong leader herself. Maybe my dad saw in me what everyone saw in her."

"Oh.." Sade blinked. "If...you don't mind me asking. How...did she die?"

Octavian stopped walking at that moment.

Sade stopped as well and frowned, her ears flattened against her head. Should I have asked that? "I-I'm sorry," She stammered quickly, trying to lighten the mood again "Fo-forget I asked. Let's just--"

"It's okay," Octavian cut her off, slightly amused. "It doesn't affect me as badly anymore," He stared down at the ground. a few strands of grass poked out from the sand, indicating they were right near the border. "My mom got sick. We never found out what it was. But one night she wandered off, and we could never find her." He sighed, closing his eyes. "We assumed the worst."

"..." Sade stepped forward and rested her head on his chest suddenly, catching him off guard. "My mom got sick too," She mumbled. "My dad vanished. I was too young to remember them."

Octavian blinked, staring down at her. a burning heat began to rise in his chest suddenly. "Well, I guess we aren't really that different, are we?"

Random Melody
May 6th, 2018, 12:21 PM
"Okay, Cas," Izzy smiled at him, padding over to Snowball. "Stay safe, alright?"

Micah pushed himself to his paws and shook out his fur, and Jared groaned but stood.


##


"I'll do whatever I have to do to stop you from hurting them." Kion growled, unsheathing his claws. "Even if it means I go down in the process."

"Quit trying to play hero."

"I'm not playing. I'm not a hero." Kion curled his lips back. "I have no right to call myself that, or to be called that after everything I've done. If killing you kills me, it's like killing two birds with one stone. You're not a threat to my family, and I'm not a threat to anyone else."

"You're an idiot."

"I know."

Kivuli's eyes narrowed. "Do you really think I'd let y--"

Kion took a deep breath, then abruptly plunged his claws into Kivuli's throat. The impact caused Kivuli to stagger, gasping, but Kion's claws latched in, pulling him closer, claws sinking in deeper. Kion gritted his teeth against the pain he was feeling himself, a few long claw marks appearing on his throat, blood welling up and streaming down.

"Y- You--" Kivuli choked, spitting out blood of his own as he fought to speak, his wide yellow eyes fixed on Kion's dulling amber ones. He was gasping, fighting to breathe, feeling himself growing weaker and weaker. "I- Idiot..."

Kion took in a shaky breath, getting in as much air as he could as he shoved Kivuli away, stumbling blindly on his paws. He managed to stay up long enough to see Kivuli's eyes go blank, blood streaming from his throat and mouth. Then Kivuli fell to the ground, collapsing into the grass, his blank eyes fixed on Kion.

Kion choked, coughing out more blood as he fought to stay up, tears blurring his vision. He tried to swallow, but that made the situation worse. His heart stuttered, slowing, pain erupting all around him. He turned his gaze toward Pride Rock briefly, taking in the view just one last time before his eyes slipped shut, letting his breath out one final time before he fell to the ground with a heavy thud.

Stario&Co.
May 6th, 2018, 02:05 PM
"When am I not?" Casper smirked, reaching forward and nuzzling her ear.

##

"Hmm..." Octavian's nose twitched, and he pulled back. "Do you smell that?"

"Yeah, actually," Sade blinked and sniffed the air. "It...It smells like--"

"Blood," Octavian made his way past her and walked closer to the border.

"Blood?" Sade echoed, her eyes going wide. "O-octavian!" She rose to her paws and quickly padded after. "Wait up!"

"Someone might be hurt!" Octavian exclaimed, pushing his way through the tall grass. "We have to help...them..." Octavian stared straight ahead, his pupils shrunk into the size of pebbles. There, just a few feet away, lay Kion and a lion Octavian had never seen. Both surrounded in a pool of blood. "Sade, don't look."

"Don't look at what?" Sade asked as she finally caught up with him. However it didn't take her long to notice the bodies, and her breath caught in her throat. "Ki...K-kion..."

"We have to go get help!" Octavian came forward and began pushing Sade back. That's when she began to scream. "Sade, come on!"

"Kion!" Sade screeched, struggling to move past Octavian as he led her away. Tears began to pool from her eyes, and expression mixed of grief and horror glued to her face. "No! No, Kion!" Her screams echoed through the Pridelands, despite all of Octavian's attempts to quiet her. For the first time in her life, Sade knew what it was like to experience true loss

Random Melody
May 6th, 2018, 02:13 PM
"All the time." Izzy mrrrowed in amusement, nuzzling him back.


##


"Huh?" Kiara looked up when she heard the scream all the way from Pride Rock.

Bunga paused from beside Beshte, turning immediately. "What was that?!"


##


Kion watched with a pained expression, claws sinking into the ground below him. His faded pelt was littered with stars, and as he padded forward, stars erupted on the ground with each step he took, pausing only slightly to look at his body, lifeless and covered in blood, and he flinched, looking back toward Sade, knowing she couldn't see him. "...I'm so sorry."


"It's... Tough, isn't it?" Lucifer sat beside him then, staring after Sade and Octavian. His own pelt glittered with stars, but not as many as Kion, and they didn't shine as brightly. Kion just nodded, closing his eyes.

Stario&Co.
May 6th, 2018, 09:34 PM
Casper chuckled, leaning his muzzle towards her ear once more. "Look, I'll be back as soon as possible. And then we'll go out and watch the sun set."

##

"LET ME GO!!" Sade finally managed to break away from Octavian, and despite his calls she dashed to Kion's body, collapsing in the mass of fur and blood. She clung tightly to her mentor and sobbed loudly, so lost in her grief Octavian couldn't bring himself to pull her away.

##


Meanwhile, A breeze brushed against Rafiki as he watched the sky from his tree. The baboon nodded silently, as if the breeze spoke words.

Random Melody
May 6th, 2018, 09:41 PM
"That sounds wonderful." Izzy licked his cheek gently, giggling before pulling away. Micah laughed as Jared pretended to be sick.


##


"Oh, Sade..." Kion flinched, pushing himself to his paws and turning away, taking deep breaths as he looked around desperately, wanting, wishing for a distraction.

"Let me tell you what I wish I'd known," Lucifer gazed down at him, resting one paw over the cub's back. "When I was young and dreamed of glory."

Kion blinked, looking up at him silently.

Lucifer smiled at him, sadness flashing through his deep red eyes as he lowered his head to press his muzzle lightly against Kion's head, a gesture that said I'm sorry. Instead of moving away, Kion leaned up into the touch, looking around. It was a gesture that said It's okay, I forgive you.

"You have no control..."

"Who lives..."

Kion looked up. The faded forms of every tiger he had killed rose up out of the dirt, staring at him through slightly narrowed eyes, and Kion winced, guilt rushing through him. Beside the tigers stood Toka, his gentle gaze fixed on the cub, and his Uncle gifted him a kind, soft smile.

"Who dies...."

Lucifer turned his head as well. Every animal he'd tortured and killed stood staring at him. Instead of looking wary, they looked forgiving. Lucifer ducked his head silently, ears flattening. Kion closed his eyes, taking it all in. And when he opened them again, they were no longer in the field. Instead, they were in a cave. Where a tigress lay, curled around two little cubs, both with dark gray fur and black stripes.

Kion padded forward in confusion, staring down, and Lucifer was right at his side. They went unnoticed, unable to be seen. The cubs were completely still - They didn't even seem to be breathing. Kion's heart stopped when he noticed this.

"Who tells your story."

Lucifer looked up, as did Kion. Mufasa stood there behind the tigress, looking down at the two cubs before lifting his gaze to the lion cub and tiger before him. A soft smile appeared on his face. "Don't blow your second chance." He rumbled to both of them. Kion's expression changed to shock, realizing what was happening now.

"Wait, really?" Kion looked up at Lucifer, who stared back down at him before looking down at the cubs.

"We can both do better this time."

Kion stared at him before looking back at the cubs. "Or at least.... Try..." He trailed off.

"Don't make the mistakes you made before." Mufasa padded forward then, touching his nose first to Kion's head, then Lucifer's. "This time, take it slow. Enjoy life. See the beauty in it. Most people only get one life. You're getting two." He stared them both down. "So for your sake, try to do good with it, rather than evil." He stepped back then. "Are you ready?"

Lucifer hesitated, taking in a deep breath. "I'm ready."

"I'm ready." Kion echoed quietly, closing his eyes. "Ready as I'll ever be."

Both Lucifer and Kion began to glow brightly, their forms fading away to souls. Kion's soul was blazing orange like fire, and it licked around one of the cubs, consuming him in flames before fading away. Lucifer's soul streamed out like a cloud of darkness, but it glowed brightly as it wrapped around the other cub, seeping into him. Soon, it was over, and only Mufasa stood, staring down at the cubs and the tigress curled around them. The cubs finally moved, twitching and stirring.

Mufasa smiled to himself, then turned away, fading away as he padded off, until he was gone, as well.

Stario&Co.
May 6th, 2018, 09:45 PM
(Now that I've bawled my eyes out)
(Time skip? X3)

Random Melody
May 6th, 2018, 09:46 PM
(YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAASSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS)

Stario&Co.
May 6th, 2018, 10:25 PM
(YAAAAAAAAAAAAAY)
(...)
(Can you do it XD)

Random Melody
May 6th, 2018, 10:39 PM
"Dang it!" Tuma (https://orig00.deviantart.net/16ee/f/2011/281/c/d/tiger_cub___closed_by_kaisertiger-d4c3cvn.png) yowled as he went skidding across the ground, but his eyes were lit up, laughter bubbling in his chest. "You cheater!" He made his way to his paws quickly, shaking out his fluffy fur. He was smaller than Keyon, which gave his brother a deep sense of satisfaction, especially considering how small he'd been as Lucifer. Tuma didn't really mind. Mufasa had told him to make the best of this life, and he was doing just that. He crouched down, lashing his tail. His amber eyes gleamed - Honestly, he was surprised they'd carried over into this life, since he looked so... Different now.

"I didn't cheat," Keyon (https://orig00.deviantart.net/ac46/f/2012/254/b/0/halloween_anderson_by_kaisertiger-d1oj7f4.png) smirked, crouching down as well. "I beat you." His own eyes, a deep blue, sparkled playfully at his brother, who stuck his tongue right back out.

"Because you cheated!" Tuma then launched himself at Keyon, sending the two cubs rolling, both squealing in delighted laughter.

"Hill!" Keyon gripped the smaller cub tightly, shouting out a warning. The laughter from the two only got louder as they tumbled down the grassy hill, holding onto eachother for dear life.


##


"Come on, guys, hurry!" Moto bounced along, her fur sticking out at all angles. "Tuma and Keyon are finally allowed to explore, and I wanna show them our favorite spots!"

"Slow down, Moto, we've got plenty of time." Laini sighed at her sister, but she was smiling. Amri padded along beside them slowly, ears flicking as she looked around, and Ncha was padding at a faster pace, almost shoulder to shoulder with Moto.


##


Kiara was stretched out atop Pride Rock, gazing over the Pridelands through pain-filled eyes, her head lowered to her paws. Kila was curled up beside her, fast asleep. She hadn't been doing well. She'd returned to find out that her twin had died, obviously she wasn't doing well. She was quiet and kept to herself most of the time, only speaking up and interacting with others if she had to.

Stario&Co.
May 7th, 2018, 04:06 PM
"Tuma! Keyon!" Aura (https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/434565078512173058/442732151155458067/bourbon_cadbury_pastel_heart_tiger_by_tasteslikean ya-d8dt2tn.png?width=293&height=269) chuckled softly as she watched her sons from afar, looking through loving eyes. "Be careful! You don't want to get hurt your first day out!"

##

"I-I don't know about this," Copper (https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/442858771841155072/442860888299536384/gusty_kasen_by_bosleyboz-d9zfldt.png?width=262&height=269) squeaked, padding close behind Laini "What if the world is scary?"
"Don't be such a soggy buffalo, Cops!" Romeo (https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/442858771841155072/442866203342536705/polaris_update_by_bosleyboz-d9srx4g.png?width=331&height=269) followed in step the Moto and Ncha. His shaggy white hair hung over his eyes and swung about with each step he took. "There's so much out there we don't know about!"
"Th-that's what I'm afraid of," Copper muttered, his ears flat against his head.

##

"Sade......."
"Saaaaaaaade....?"
"Sade!!!"

"Wha?" Sade's (https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/442858771841155072/443152458009542676/bounty_hunter__petronia_by_bosleyboz-d7x7lth.png?width=567&height=426) mind finally snapped back into reality at the sound of Fuli's voice. The lioness sighed. "It happened again, didn't it?" She mumbled. Fuli nodded, looking slightly concerned. Ever since Kion's death, Sade would have times when her mind would wander. She never really remembered what she thought about. Just small snippets would remain that she couldn't understand on her own. She tried her best not to let this get in the way of her duties though.

"Where should we patrol today?" Beshte asked, trying to quickly lighten the mood before it got darker.

"The Desert border," Sade replied, shaking her head in order to fully clear her mind. "Octavian reported that new cubs would be exploring today. We have to make sure none of the Outlanders or crocs see this as free lunch."

Random Melody
May 7th, 2018, 04:27 PM
"Okay, Mom, we won't get hurt!" Tuma laughed, clinging tightly to his brother as they rolled further down the hill, tumbling down into a patch of grass. Tuma whooped, leaping to his paws with his tail swishing side to side. "That was awesome!"

Keyon laughed, pushing his brother back over, but his blue eyes were sparkling playfully. "Yeah, it was." He grinned mischievously, looking over toward another hill which wasn't far away. The cubs had never been allowed to venture to it before, but now that they were allowed to explore.... "Let's go again! C'mon, Runt!" He yowled. When he said the word Runt, his voice was light and full of pure affection, nosing his brother's shoulder before taking off toward the hill.

"I'm right behind you!" Tuma laughed and quickly made his way to his paws, bounding over to his brother, ears perked up with excitement. When he was close, Keyon let out a playful little "Rawr" and lunged at him, sending them rolling down the hill. Their screams of laughter could be heard for miles as they went down, the two of them curled up into one fluffy ball.


##


Ono nodded slightly, spreading his wings out and getting ready to launch into the air when Sade gave the command. "That's a good idea."Bunga just nodded silently in agreement, staring off at nothing in particular. He wasn't lost in thought - He was paying full attention to the Guard. But he never spoke as much since Kion's death. In fact, he hardly talked at all.

Stario&Co.
May 8th, 2018, 03:45 PM
"Sooooooo," Romeo began to look around "Where are those guys anyways?"
"uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuhhhhhhh hhhh," Copper looked up, and his ears went back.
"What?" Romeo blinked and followed Coppers gaze. His eyes widened. There they were, Tuma and Keyon. Rolling down the hill like the Indiana Jones Boulder. Heading right for them. "Oh well that's great."

##

"Alright," Sade sighed, flicking her tail. "Ono, you take to the sky and--"
"Before we do anything!" Fuli cut Sade off, causing the young lioness to look at her in surprise. "I have an announcement to make."
"What kind of announcement," Besthe blinked. It wasn't often that anything exciting happened ever since Kion's passing. So clearly this interested him.
"I am proud to announce," Fuli smiled calmly and sat, wrapping her tail around her sandy yellow belly. "That your feisty little Fuli is expecting."
"YOU'RE WHAT!?" Beshte and Sade screeched

Random Melody
May 8th, 2018, 03:53 PM
Moto froze, looking up in surprise. "Keyon?! Tuma?!" She shrieked, staring at the two as they came closer.

"Huh?!" Keyon broke away from Tuma and sat up, though he didn't stop. He continued to slide down the hill, this time with all four paws on the ground, and it didn't look like he was gonna stop anytime soon. "OH! Hey g- guy- guys - TUMA!!!!"

Tuma's ears perked up, looking ahead, and his eyes widened with shock. They were heading right for their friends, yes, and their friends were standing on a cliff.

"Oh god," Ncha squeaked, looking back behind her.

"Hold on!" Keyon tried digging his claws into the ground to stop him, and he managed to slow a little bit. However, Tuma kept rolling, and at rapid speed, prompting Keyon to launch after him instinctively.

"We're gonna die!" Laini yelled, grabbing Moto, and Amri just stared up, blinking. That's when both Keyon and Tuma crashed into them, sending all of the cubs tumbling down toward the cliff.


##



"Wh--" Ono started, eyes wide.

"WHAT?!?!?!" Bunga's shriek rang through the Pridelands, his wide eyes fixed on Fuli.

"Well at least he said something," Ono blinked, shaking his head and ruffling his feathers.

rubinaito
May 8th, 2018, 04:10 PM
(I’ll be able to post once I get home—)

Stario&Co.
May 8th, 2018, 04:54 PM
(ISHA BABU)
"Tuma, Keyon are you guys crazy!?!" Romeo screeched as they tumbled down the cliff.
"GOODBYE CRUEL WORLD!!" Copper let out a strangled yowl as he was mostly squished in between Moto and Laini.
"Copper, we're not going to die!" Romeo exclaimed
"Tell that to the cliff!" Copper yelled back.
Romeo blinked and finally looked ahead, his ears going back. "Oh yeah, we're majorly screwed."

##

"I didn't think you and Iceberg were that serious!" Sade stared at Fuli with wide eyes.
"What?" Fuli chuckled, sticking her tongue out at them "Don't think I can be a good mom?"

Random Melody
May 8th, 2018, 05:03 PM
"NCHA I LOVE YOU!!!" Keyon and Tuma screamed at the same time, clinging to eachother. Then they stopped and jerked back, staring at eachother. "WHOA WAIT A SECOND--"

"ARE YOU TWO SERIOUSLY DUMPING THIS ON ME BEFORE WE DIE?!?!" Ncha screamed at them, her eyes wide with shock. Keyon blinked, giving a sheepish smile, and Tuma just glowered at his brother now.

"ARE YOU THREE SERIOUSLY TALKING ABOUT LOVE RIGHT NOW?!" Amri roared at them, smacking both Keyon and Tuma over their heads. "SOMEBODY HELP US!!!!"


##


"WHAT?!" Bunga's eyes widened. "NO! No no no you'll be a great mother I was just saying wow I'm surprised because you don't seem like the kind of girl that would wanna have cubs I guess but wow congratulations that's great I mean seriously wow!" Oh, Bunga was rambling now.

Ono rolled his eyes but smiled at Bunga, then suddenly looked up, hearing faint cries for help in the distance. "You guys here that?" He asked before taking off into the sky to see what was going on.

"Huh?" Bunga looked up, and went silent. Then he heard it, too.

rubinaito
May 8th, 2018, 05:13 PM
The frantic cries of cubs in trouble was what woke Jua (https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/434565078512173058/443194300818522113/thema___full_body_by_otome_subversiva-d7gg458.png) up. She lifted her head, peering warily up from her spot in the shade, focusing her bright yellow eyes on the group of cubs tumbling down the cliffside. "Oh." She uttered, blinking curiously. She groggily stretched her legs out, sinking her claws into the ground. "That's not good." She mused, sitting herself up. Internally, she was debating whether or not she should help- but there wasn't much she could do. She was at the bottom of the cliff, while they were just about to tumble down towards her. She wasn't terribly great at vertical climbing. All she could really do is hopefully break their fall... She frowned, standing up all the way and looking up at them.

"Well, if it isn't the little sun herself!" Tanya (https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/434565078512173058/443189607706787840/gift__shani_for_thereina_by_nigalacrima-d70vl4g.png) slid up beside Jua, smirking at her briefly before glancing up at the cubs. "... shouldn't we do something?"

Jua scowled at Tanya's nickname for her, shooting the lion a harsh glare before looking back to the cubs. "We can't." She said flatly. "The slope is too steep, and neither of us are great at vertical climbing. The most we can do is break their fall and provide help if they need it." She watched them, cringing as she heard them scream.

--

Ahadi (https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/434565078512173058/443192926470930442/ahadi_cub_by_kitchiki.png) hesitated, looking around the Pridelands. There was an odd sense of familiarity here, a gentle sort of pride rising in his chest as he looked around him, observing the tranquility of the beautiful kingdom the Pridelanders had created. He lifted a paw, bending down to study the bent blades of grass underneath. The chirping of a bird drew his attention to the skies, and a splash diverted his gaze to the pond nearby. Beautiful... He began walking again, focusing his gaze on a massive structure in the distance; Pride Rock, home of the royal family and the very center of the Pridelands.

--

Malkia (https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/434565078512173058/443195697299193867/001_by_tyranide-dbwipgz.png) lounged in the shade of a baobab tree, idly watching the birds flying above. She closed her eyes, rolling over onto her side, and stretching her claws out, sinking them into the soft bark of the tree and scraping them gently across it. She heaved a sigh, opening her eyes to look up the dappled shadows made by the leaves. It was hot. It was boring.

Random Melody
May 8th, 2018, 05:48 PM
Nuru bounded through the Pridelands, her bright blue eyes fixed ahead and a wide smile on her face, giggling to herself as she shot through the grassy field. Beside her, Almasi was keeping pace quite well, laughing as her sister attempted to race past her. She was younger, reaching Nuru's shoulder, but didn't seem to have trouble keeping up. It reminded Nuru of when Almasi had first been born.

~

Nuru was trotting down from Pride Rock, leaping down the big rocks to meet Kiara and her sister at the bottom. When she reached the ground, she bounded off to the field of flowers not far away. And, hearing soft giggles beside her, she turned to see Almasi staggering along. Almasi was younger than her sister, and was giggling as she watched Nuru prance around.

Nuru laughed, slowing to a walk beside her sister. Then she lowered her head and pushed her muzzle against Almasi's shoulder, causing the cub to fall over. However, before she could fall to the ground, Nuru caught her in her paws, cradling her younger sister. Almasi cooed up at her, laughing, and Nuru lowered her head to nuzzle her.

"Hello, little baby,
You're a Princess, just like me.
Bet you're thinking, maybe,
It's a pretty cool thing to be," Nuru rolled her eyes.

"But, soon, you'll see that everyone expects alot from you.
They say that there are things a Princess should and shouldn't do...." Then Nuru grinned mischievously, lowering her head to whisper in Almasi's ear.

"But, you and me....
We....
We know better..."

~

Nuru laughed suddenly, and Almasi glanced at her, a little startled, but she giggled quickly after. Soon, the two were laughing, bounding along happily.

"One-two-three together,
Clap together, snap together
You and me together
Knees together, freeze together
Up or down together
Princess crown together
Always be together, you and me!"

Almasi nuzzled her sister, suddenly bounding past her, and Nuru pushed forward to keep pace.

"One-two-three together,
Clap together, snap together!
You and me together!
Knees together, freeze together!
Up or down together!
Princess crown together!
Always be together, you and me!"

"They say a Princess is full of charm and grace!" Nuru sang, pushing her paws down and skidding forward, making dirt fly up everywhere.

"They say she always knows her place!"

"They say a Princess wears pink and frilly clothes!" Almasi mocked, letting the dirt shower over her.

"They say she never laughs and snorts milk out her nose!"

"They say she's calm,"
"They say she's kind,"
"They say she never speaks her mind,"
"Or freezes nanny's big behind!"
"But you and me -
Weeeeeeeee,
We know better...."

Nuru suddenly pulled Almasi behind a rock, watching the lioness that had been watching them run past quickly to watch the cubs, having lost them.Nuru peered out, then turned to Almasi, who giggled behind a paw.

"They say a Princess is super-duper sweet!"
"She doesn't fight,"
"She doesn't sweat,"
"And you never see her eat!" The two chorused as Almasi plopped a grub in her mouth.

"They say a Princess doesn't climb and scrape her knee,"
"They say a Princess wouldn't freeze her tutor's tea!"
"They say she's poised."
"They say she's fair."
"She never mentions-"
"UNDERWEAR!"
"Or longs to see the world out there!" Almasi blinked, turning her head.

"But you and me,"
"Weeeeeeee---"
"Have big ideas of our own!" The two took off, Almasi steering them toward the lake.

"For the distance, someday, when we're grown!"

"When I'm Queen," Nuru leaped onto a rock and paused.

"And I'm your right hand," Almasi was right beside her, smiling up at her sister.

"You'll get to travel."
"Throughout the land."

"I'll tell them of my sister," Almasi beamed. "And the magic things she can do!"

"We'll take care of our people!" Nuru puffed out her chest.

"And they will love--"
"Me and yoooouuuu!"

"Noone can tell us what a Princess should be!
As long as we're together, you, and me!" They high-fived before taking off again, giggling.

Stario&Co.
May 9th, 2018, 07:04 PM
"HEY I SAW NCHA FIRST!" Romeo yelled, glaring and pushing Keyon's head away from him.
"YOU SAY THAT WITH EVERY GIRL!!!" Copper screamed as they neared the cliff.
"DON'T YOU JUDGE ME!!" Romeo screamed back. His eyes wandered at that moment, and an idea sparked in his head "Hey Tuma, I have an idea, but you're not gonna like it!"

##

"What do you see Ono?" Sade called up to the bird, her ears now alert.
"Sade!!!"
"Octy?" Sade blinked as Octavian (https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/442858771841155072/443153240977047553/burn_by_kaisertiger-d99tjge.png?width=311&height=269) came bounding up to them. The leader of the Saber kingdom looked completely frantic, which wasn't usual for him. "What's wrong?"
"The cub I was telling you about," Octavian came to a stop, his eyes wide "They're heading right for a cliff!"
"What!?"

Random Melody
May 9th, 2018, 07:08 PM
"What?" Tuma blinked, his gaze snapping up to Romeo instantly, eyes wide. Keyon hissed slightly, staring at the cliff through wide eyes.


##


"What Octavian said!" Ono's feathers were ruffled, wings flapping frantically, his eyes flashing yellow as he stared off into the distance. "They're all headed for a cliff."

"Jesus Christ!" Bunga looked over at Sade through wide eyes, waiting for her commant.

rubinaito
May 9th, 2018, 07:16 PM
Jua and Tanya watched breathlessly, their eyes widening.
--
Ahadi heard Nuru and Almasi before he saw them, the sudden burst of song startling him out of his reverie. He snapped his head to see Nuru barraling towards him alongside Almasi. His eyes widened. "H-Hey! Watch out!" He shouted, rolling away before they could smash into them. He lifted his head and glared at them a little in annoyance, but he didn't look hostile.

Random Melody
May 9th, 2018, 07:23 PM
Jua and Tanya watched breathlessly, their eyes widening.
--
Ahadi heard Nuru and Almasi before he saw them, the sudden burst of song startling him out of his reverie. He snapped his head to see Nuru barraling towards him alongside Almasi. His eyes widened. "H-Hey! Watch out!" He shouted, rolling away before they could smash into them. He lifted his head and glared at them a little in annoyance, but he didn't look hostile.

Nuru shrieked in surprise, pushing her paws down to skid to a sharp stop. Her wide blue eyes snapped over to Ahadi in an instant, blinking in surprise. "Oh, uh, I'm sorry!" She said quickly, then winced when she heard a splash, turning her head. "...Masi?"

Almasi popped up out of the pond then, spitting out water. "Eek." She shook her head and looked up at Ahadi, blinking. "Yeah dude, sorry 'bout that!"

Stario&Co.
May 9th, 2018, 07:41 PM
"I need you to push off me an Keyon," Romeo said.
"WHAT!?!" Copper screeched "ARE YOU SUICIDAL!?"
"Just trust me, okay!?" Romeo shouted as they neared the cliff.

##

"Ono, Bunga!" Sade turned her attention to the badger and egret. "Grab as many vines as you can and head for that cliff!" She turned to Beshte and Fuli "You two, dig a stream from the water hole to the bottom of the cliff in case the cubs fall."
"Right!"
"Can I help in any way?" Octavian stepped forward, and Sade nodded.
"We're going to climb up that cliff and rescue as many of those cubs as we can."

rubinaito
May 9th, 2018, 07:42 PM
Nuru shrieked in surprise, pushing her paws down to skid to a sharp stop. Her wide blue eyes snapped over to Ahadi in an instant, blinking in surprise. "Oh, uh, I'm sorry!" She said quickly, then winced when she heard a splash, turning her head. "...Masi?"

Almasi popped up out of the pond then, spitting out water. "Eek." She shook her head and looked up at Ahadi, blinking. "Yeah dude, sorry 'bout that!"


Ahadi focused his bright green gaze on Nuru, giving her a slight smile. "It's all right." He assured her. He glanced over to the other, glancing at her soaking and disheveled coat. "Don't worry about it." He flicked his ears up, looking at the both of them curiously. "I'm Ahadi," He introduced himself. Once more he found himself looking at Nuru. He found her rather pretty, personally. Her blue eyes reminded him of the sky- and it was such a pretty, rare color where he was from.

rubinaito
May 9th, 2018, 07:47 PM
"I need you to push off me an Keyon," Romeo said.
"WHAT!?!" Copper screeched "ARE YOU SUICIDAL!?"
"Just trust me, okay!?" Romeo shouted as they neared the cliff.

##

"Ono, Bunga!" Sade turned her attention to the badger and egret. "Grab as many vines as you can and head for that cliff!" She turned to Beshte and Fuli "You two, dig a stream from the water hole to the bottom of the cliff in case the cubs fall."
"Right!"
"Can I help in any way?" Octavian stepped forward, and Sade nodded.
"We're going to climb up that cliff and rescue as many of those cubs as we can."

Jua blinked, hearing a sudden commotion. She turned her head to spot a group of animals nearby, hurriedly discussing the situation. "Ah..." She hesitated. "It looks like they have the situation under control. I'll head off now--"

"Nope, you're coming with me and we're going to help." Tanya pushed Jua forward, marching next to her towards the Lion Guard. "Excuse me," She flicked her mane out of her eyes and smiled at the group. "My friend and I were wondering what we could do to help."

"Speak for yourself." Jua muttered under her breath, glaring at Tanya before sneaking a glance back up the cliff to check on the cubs. She frowned nervously, her tail flicking back and forth anxiously.

Random Melody
May 9th, 2018, 07:49 PM
"I don't know about this," Keyon said uncertainly, but after a moment, he took a deep breath. "Okay."

Tuma seemed hesitant, but after a moment, he nodded. "Tell me when you're ready." He winced, staring down the cliff. "Romeo, this better work."


##


"On it!" Bunga raced off instantly to do as instructed, and Ono followed swiftly.


##


"I'm Nuru!" Nuru said sweetly, offering a bright smile.

"And I'm Almasi." Almasi climbed out of the pond and shook her dark brown fur out, green eyes glittering curiously toward Ahadi.

rubinaito
May 10th, 2018, 07:33 PM
"I'm Nuru!"

"I'm Uru!"

A cub stood in front of Ahadi, looking up at the adolescent King without any fear in her eyes. From what Ahadi could see, she was a pure-blooded Outlander- yet she was innocently standing there as if nothing was wrong with her trespassing on the Pridelands territory. He regarded her coldly, his bright green gaze focused on her with clear hostility in his gaze, with a murky sense of uncertainty lurking just beneath. "My name is Ahadi." He rumbled. He was just barely old enough to have a full mane, barely old enough to rule a kingdom; and yet, at that time, he behaved as if he had seen thousands of days and nights, much like his father had. "You realize you're on Prideland territory, do you not?"

Uru fixed him with a curious stare. "Pridelands?" She echoed, tilting her head. "What's that?"

Nuru's pelt, for a moment, seemed much darker than it really was, her eyes a fiery amber for a split second. Ahadi blinked, unsure of what he had just remembered- but the memory was already fading, much to his dismay. "P-pleasure to meet you." He introduced himself, his breath catching in his throat for a moment. Clearing his throat, Ahadi fixed Nuru with a gentle smile. "I'm travelling to Priderock to meet with King Simba- do you know him?" He asked lightly.

( Shadomaru are you still roleplaying Simba and Scar?)

Random Melody
May 10th, 2018, 07:42 PM
"That would be our grandfather." Nuru replied with a purr, padding forward to circle around Ahadi curiously. "Hey, you're not from 'round here, are you?" She asked, her blue eyes meeting his as she stopped right beside him for a second, blinking at him. He seemed almost familiar, the lioness cub decided as she looked him over with curiosity. There was just something about him, something the Princess couldn't quite place. However, after a second of thought, she brushed it off with ease and turned her sparkling blue gaze back to her sister briefly.

Almasi regarded the cub in front of her with a guarded curiosity, her posture almost stiff, watching him with an almost careful expression on her face. Kiara had warned her to be especially careful of strangers, and this cub was a stranger. "We know everybody around here, RuRu. Of course he's not." She spoke about the cub as if he wasn't right in front of them, and turned her gaze toward the Outlands briefly. "Maybe he came from there."

Nuru followed her gaze instantly, her eyebrows raising briefly. "Maybe." She didn't seem fazed, nor did she seem as wary as her sister. She offered Almasi a warm smile, silently telling her it's okay, I trust him, and she watched as her younger sister seemed to relax. Nuru then turned her blue gaze back to Ahadi, looking up to meet his gaze. "So, you know our grampa?"

Ainz Ooal Gown
May 10th, 2018, 11:49 PM
"I'm Nuru!"

"I'm Uru!"

A cub stood in front of Ahadi, looking up at the adolescent King without any fear in her eyes. From what Ahadi could see, she was a pure-blooded Outlander- yet she was innocently standing there as if nothing was wrong with her trespassing on the Pridelands territory. He regarded her coldly, his bright green gaze focused on her with clear hostility in his gaze, with a murky sense of uncertainty lurking just beneath. "My name is Ahadi." He rumbled. He was just barely old enough to have a full mane, barely old enough to rule a kingdom; and yet, at that time, he behaved as if he had seen thousands of days and nights, much like his father had. "You realize you're on Prideland territory, do you not?"

Uru fixed him with a curious stare. "Pridelands?" She echoed, tilting her head. "What's that?"

Nuru's pelt, for a moment, seemed much darker than it really was, her eyes a fiery amber for a split second. Ahadi blinked, unsure of what he had just remembered- but the memory was already fading, much to his dismay. "P-pleasure to meet you." He introduced himself, his breath catching in his throat for a moment. Clearing his throat, Ahadi fixed Nuru with a gentle smile. "I'm travelling to Priderock to meet with King Simba- do you know him?" He asked lightly.

( Shadomaru are you still roleplaying Simba and Scar?)
Yussiree :)

rubinaito
May 11th, 2018, 05:49 PM
( Shadomaru Cool- Imma need to talk to Simba soon I'll mention you when Ahadi is at Priderock)

"Not really." Ahadi admitted, shifting his weight to one side. "I want to see if he would let me join the Pride." He locked eyes with Nuru and offered her a smile- and beneath his thick coat of fur, he could already feeling heat rising up in his cheeks. It had only been a few moments; yet Ahadi could already feel the other cub pulling at his heartstrings, a silent and invisible warmth spreading through his heart.

Stario&Co.
May 11th, 2018, 05:53 PM
"It will!" Romeo dug his claws in just as they reached the edge of the cliff. "Copper!!""O-ON IT!!" Copper snapped his jaws around Keyon's tail.
At that moment, Romeo did the same, latching his teeth onto Moto's "Tuma, NOW!"
##

"Thanks a bunch," Sade looked back at the two. "but we already have it covered." With that she leaped down and took off, Octavian close behind.

Random Melody
May 11th, 2018, 05:58 PM
"What are you doing?!" Moto squeaked, eyes going wide. Keyon took a deep breath, looking up at Tuma.

Tuma shuddered, but he did as he was told as soon as Romeo yelled, shoving both Romeo and his brother as hard as he could.


##


"Oh, of course!" Nuru purred, flicking her tail lightly over Ahadi's shoulder. "I bet Grampa would love for you to join! Come on, I'll show you the way!" She sang, turning and bouncing off. Almasi followed quickly, but not before shooting Ahadi a wary but genuine smile, a sign that she was willing to trust him if Nuru did.

Ainz Ooal Gown
May 11th, 2018, 06:51 PM
( Shadomaru Cool- Imma need to talk to Simba soon I'll mention you when Ahadi is at Priderock)

"Not really." Ahadi admitted, shifting his weight to one side. "I want to see if he would let me join the Pride." He locked eyes with Nuru and offered her a smile- and beneath his thick coat of fur, he could already feeling heat rising up in his cheeks. It had only been a few moments; yet Ahadi could already feel the other cub pulling at his heartstrings, a silent and invisible warmth spreading through his heart.
Okie

rubinaito
May 11th, 2018, 08:23 PM
Ahadi followed after them, giving Almasi a quiet smile in return. For a moment, the silence was comfortable, the sounds of the world around them enough for Ahadi to listen to.

"Lately I've been, I've been losing sleep." Uru hummed idly, staring up at the stars as she sat curled up in Ahadi's embrace. "Dreaming about the things that we could be."
"But baby I've been, I've been praying hard. Said no more counting dollars..." Ahadi murmured back, lowering his head to nuzzle her briefly.
"We'll be counting stars." Uru reached up to touch her nose to his, smiling.
"Yeah, we'll be counting stars..." The two closed their eyes.

Ahadi looked around, and smiled slightly. "I see this life, like a swinging vine." He hummed, moving a little closer to Nuru and looking over at her. "Swing my heart across the line."

Random Melody
May 11th, 2018, 08:32 PM
Nuru seemed a bit surprised at first, however her blue eyes quickly lit up. Her favorite song. A soft giggle escaped her lips, and before she knew it, she was singing along.

"In my face is flashing signs.
Seek it out, and ye shall find."

rubinaito
May 11th, 2018, 08:43 PM
Ahadi grinned at Nuru. She knew the song- and she liked it too. This is so familiar... "Old, but I'm not that old- Young, but I'm not that bold." He jumped up on top of a rock, grinning down at Nuru.

Random Melody
May 11th, 2018, 08:49 PM
"And I don't think the world is sold," Nuru smiled up at him, feeling the rush of familiarity herself. She shook her head and leaped up beside Ahadi, brushing her tail under his chin briefly before leaping down and bounding off. "I'm just doing what we're told!"

Stario&Co.
May 12th, 2018, 04:06 PM
"Make a chain!" Romeo shouted, latching his claws onto the side of the cliff.
"Ohhh, I get it now!" Copper responded through Keyons tail, and the cub dug his claws into the cliff as well. "Ncha, grab my tail!"

Random Melody
May 12th, 2018, 04:09 PM
"Oh!" Ncha grabbed Casper's tail in her jaws instantly, and Laini grabbed hers. Amri quickly latched onto Laini, and Tuma snapped his jaws around Amri's tail, digging his claws into the ground.

Stario&Co.
May 12th, 2018, 06:41 PM
"Ready, Keyon?" Romeo then use all of his strength to swing Keyon towards Tuma. "Grab on!"

Random Melody
May 12th, 2018, 06:43 PM
"I gotcha, lil bro!" Keyon grabbed Tuma's tail in his jaws.

"We're literally the same age," Tuma grumbled, keeping his teeth locked around Amri's tail and squeezing his eyes shut, his heart pounding.

Stario&Co.
May 12th, 2018, 07:19 PM
"We did it!" Copper cheered through Moto's tail. The group had successfully made a chain out of themselves. Moto started the chain on one side, and Romeo ended it on the other. The cubs together had latched themselves on the wall of the cliff.
"See?" Romeo smiled. "I told you guys you could trust--" Romeo's eyes widened as he felt his back paws begin to slip. "Oh no." The cub's immediate reaction was to let go of Keyon, so not to cause the other's to slip with him. "Guys!?!" He yowled, digging his front claws into a rock that poked out of the cliff.
"Romeo!" Copper exclaimed, craning his head to look back.
"Don't you move!" Romeo growled at them. It wasn't a threatening growl. It was a protective one.
"This is not the time to go into big brother mode!" Copper squeaked.

Random Melody
May 12th, 2018, 07:27 PM
"Romeo!" Amri exclaimed. Tuma looked down, his eyes going wide.

"No!" Keyon dug his claws into the wall of the cliff, twisting around slightly and reaching a paw down, trying to reach Romeo. He kept his jaws firmly locked around his brother's tail.

Stario&Co.
May 12th, 2018, 07:59 PM
"Hang on cubs!"
"Huh?" Romeo turned his head, hugging onto the rock.
"It's the lion guard!" Copper squeaked in relief. And indeed, There she was. Sade, leader of the Lion Guard climbing up the cliff. Her dearest friend, King Octavian close behind.
"Ono, Bunga!" Sade shouted, digging her claws into a ledge. "You get the cubs on the top and and slowly guide them into the water."

Random Melody
May 12th, 2018, 08:16 PM
"On it!" Bunga went to work as instructed, carefully guiding the cubs down. He paused for a split second when he reached Tuma, his teal gaze meeting the cub's amber ones. And almost instantly, he felt a sharp pain in his chest.

"Hevi kabisa..." Tuma said shakily, staring back at the honey badger. Bunga seemed to freeze at the words, but a quick exclamation from Ono snapped him out of his trance. Bunga shook his head vigorously before quickly guiding the tiger cub along with the others, shaking slightly now.

Keyon groaned, his head falling back slightly in relief. "Oh, thank god."

"You said it." Ncha laughed, just as relieved.

rubinaito
May 12th, 2018, 08:41 PM
"And I don't think the world is sold," Nuru smiled up at him, feeling the rush of familiarity herself. She shook her head and leaped up beside Ahadi, brushing her tail under his chin briefly before leaping down and bounding off. "I'm just doing what we're told!"



Ahadi leaped after Nuru, kicking up dust as he ran up beside her. Already he could feel a grin forming on his face, changing his serious features to happier ones. "And I, feel something so right, doing the wrong thing." He sang out, brushing up against Nuru and pausing for a moment, looking into her blue eyes with a smile.

Random Melody
May 12th, 2018, 09:03 PM
"And, I, feel something so wrong, doing the right thing," Nuru smiled back at him, leaning forward briefly to touch her nose to his. "I could lie, couldn't I, couldn't I?"

Stario&Co.
May 13th, 2018, 02:32 AM
"Bring them down slowly, Ono!" Fuli called up to the as Beshte finally cleared enough space for the water to flow in.
"I can hang on a little longer!" Romeo squeaked from his ledge. "Get the others first!"

Random Melody
May 13th, 2018, 02:36 AM
"I got it!" Ono called back, helping the cubs down slowly.

Bunga reluctantly set Tuma down with the others, blinking down at the young tiger cub. "You okay?" He was talking to all of them, but his gaze was only on Tuma.

Tuma nodded slowly, looking up at him. He was silent for a moment, then suddenly he gave a small smile. "Thank you."

"Anytime, kid." Bunga replied simply, ruffling the fur on Tuma's head briefly before turning back, peering down at the others. "You guys good?"

"Can someone get Romeo?" Keyon was refusing to let anybody else help him, clinging to the cliff and looking down at said cub worriedly. "He's gonna fall!"

Stario&Co.
May 13th, 2018, 02:42 AM
"I'll be fine, Keyon," Romeo smiled comfortingly. "You have to make sure Tuma's okay, right?"
"But you could fall!" Copper squeaked, clinging onto the vines as Ono came closer to them.
"Don't worry kid," Sade began to slowly climb for Romeo. "We'll get your friend!"

Random Melody
May 13th, 2018, 02:49 AM
"Tuma!" Keyon's attention snapped to his brother instantly as Ono pulled him and Copper up carefully. "Tuma, are you okay?!"

"I'm fine," Tuma blinked, his gaze flickering away from Bunga briefly. "Hakuna matata, bro. It's all good." He added with a laugh, and Bunga's eyes snapped back to him in an instant, widening slightly with surprise.

"Shut up, Runt, don't hurt yourself." Keyon said affectionately, glancing down toward Romeo. "Seriously... Don't let him fall!"

"Yeah, we kinda care about him." Ncha sighed, crouching down beside Tuma.

Stario&Co.
May 13th, 2018, 02:56 AM
"Alright kid," Octavian managed to pull himself onto a narrow ledge, and began to slowly make his way to Romeo. "Now, don't move. Everything's gonna be fine."
"That don't move part is very important."
"O-okay" Romeo looked down at how far the ground was, and swallowed.

Random Melody
May 13th, 2018, 03:01 AM
"Don't look down, kiddo." Bunga advised, shaking his head. Tuma just watched, watching Sade with a small smile on his face, pride flickering through his eyes.

Stario&Co.
May 13th, 2018, 03:29 AM
"I'm gonna grab you now, okay?" Sade slowly stretched out her neck, then latched her jaws around the nape of Romeo's neck.
"Thank the kings," Copper sighed as he and Keyon were lowered down next to Tuma and the others.
"Thank you, ma'am!" Romeo sighed as Sade lifted him from his little ledge. Being pressed up against the lioness, the young cub finally felt safe.
"Anytime, kid," Sade smiled. No matter how sad Kion's death made her at times, rescuing animals always brought a joy to her. "Now, how's about we get--"
Crack.

Both Copper and Fuli gasped, and Beshte's eye's widened and horror. Octavian was to only one to truly speak.

"SADE!!" The young king yowled and reached out his paw. But it was too late. The rocks holding Sade in place crumbled and gave way at that moment. The young leader of the guard let out a frightened yowl and clung tightly to a now terrified Romeo, as the both fell back off the cliff, more than a dozen feet in the air.

Random Melody
May 13th, 2018, 03:36 AM
"ROMEO!!!!" Keyon roared, and Ncha screamed, ears flattening.

"SADE!!!" Tuma suddenly launched himself right over the cliff after Sade and Romeo. Which, he realized as he was falling, was stupid. Keyon shrieked and launched himself after him instinctively.

"GUYS!" Ncha followed swiftly, and one by one, Moto, Laini, and Amri rushed after quickly.

"No!" Bunga exclaimed, grabbing the tail of the nearest cub, Amri, in an attempt to pull her back up, only to be pulled down with them, much to the honey badger's dismay.

"Hapana!" Ono dove down after them quickly, alarmed.

"HEVI KABISA!" Tuma screamed, squeezing his eyes shut. "SO MUCH FOR SECOND CHANCES!"

Stario&Co.
May 13th, 2018, 04:09 AM
"No, no no!" Copper quickly latched onto Bunga's small tail, and Fuli latched onto Coppers. However despite their best efforts, the both went over the cliff as well
"HANG ON!!" Octavian leaped down as well, colliding with Sade and holding her close. "I've got you!"
"But who's got you!?" Sade screamed, hugging Romeo against her. Octavian blinked, realizing he did not think that through.

Random Melody
May 13th, 2018, 04:12 AM
"Oh, jeez," Bunga breathed, gritting his teeth slightly.

"We're gonna die!" Keyon exclaimed, clinging to Tuma. "Again! We're gonna die again!"

"W- Well," Tuma stared down, shaking slightly now. "At least we're both good this time!"

Stario&Co.
May 13th, 2018, 04:21 AM
"I HAVE A CONFESSION TO MAKE!!" Copper screeched as he clung to Amri
"WHAT CONFESSION COULD YOU POSSIBLY MAKE AT THIS MOMENT THAT WOULDN'T BE SURPRISING?" Romeo yowled back, his gaze locked on the nearing ground.
"I'M INTO GUYS AND I HAVE A CRUSH ON KEYON!!" The young saber cub yowled at the top of his lungs. He then blushed furiously and covered his muzzle
Romeo's jaw dropped as he took all of that in. "Actually, I honestly did not see that one coming."

Random Melody
May 13th, 2018, 04:29 AM
Tuma choked on nothing but air at that point, his eyes going wide with surprise. "Oh, wow."

"Now I know how Ncha feels," Keyon stated, then raised his voice. "SO YOU DECIDE TO TELL ME THIS LAST MINUTE WHEN WE'RE ABOUT T--"

"WHAT THE HELL IS THAT!!!!" Tuma was looking down now, and his scream made pretty much everyone jump and look down. Just below them, some sort of rift had opened, some tear right in the air. Keyon stiffened, and Bunga inhaled sharply. But nobody really had much time to react. Because before they hit the ground, they hit the rift - And they went right through it. Then they hit the ground.


Kion was standing a few feet away, looming over Bunga(2) with a stormy expression on his face, his lips curled back in a snarl as the honey badger scrambled away from him. However, both of them jumped and looked over when a bunch of animals seemingly fell from the sky.

Bunga(2) stiffened slightly, his look of terror turning to one of shock. "O- Oh my g- god..."

Kion's expression changed as well, recognizing, well... Some of the animals. Fuli. Ono... Another... Bunga? And his muzzle wrinkled, lips pulling back to display sharp teeth, and a loud growl built in his throat. "How the hell."

Stario&Co.
May 13th, 2018, 04:41 AM
Octavian held onto Sade tightly as they hit the ground, all three of them rolling for a moment before coming to a stop. "Ooow....""You okay?" Sade struggled the words from her throat, staring at the boys.
"I'm fine," Romeo squeaked. The boy was a bit shaken, but other wise was free from injury.
Fuli groaned and pushed herself slowly to her paws. A sharp pain went through her abdomen, and she gritted her teeth, squeezing her eyes shut for a few seconds before opening them again. "Well, we're not dead at least.""COPPER!" It was at that moment Romeo's eyes landed on his friend, who was just a few feet away. While everyone had landed on the soft grass, young Copper had collided with a roughly shaped rock. the small cub laid there limply. a tiny pool of blood formed around the cub's head.

Random Melody
May 13th, 2018, 04:54 AM
"COPPER!!!" Keyon immediately rushed over to the cub, rolling him over so he could see the injury more clearly.

"Hevi kabisa!" Tuma was at his brother's side instantly, eyes wide and ears flattened.

"Copper?" Ncha's ears were flat to her head. Then her gaze drifted up suddenly, resting on Kion, and she suddenly pointed a paw. "Hey, who's that?"

Kion bit back a growl at the tigress cub, raising one eyebrow at her briefly. It was at this point that Bunga(2) scrambled back until his back hit a tree, completely tense as he stared at Fuli, then Ono.

Bunga looked up from beside Fuli then, and his heart literally stopped beating for a second. His eyes went wider than ever. "Kion...?" He took a few steps forward, then his eyes widened even more, if possible. "Oh, oh, my god, we really are dead, we're dead, and you're here, and we're dead, we have to be dead, if you're here, we're dead, and there's no other explanation, oh my god, and you - Kion - You're oh my god we--"

Kion's expression had gotten darker and darker as the honey badger continued on, obviously growing more irritated. Finally, he just strode forward, shoving his muzzle into the honey badger's face and baring his teeth. "Shut your mouth before I rip your tongue out, you annoying little skunk." He snarled, his claws sinking into the ground.

Bunga stiffened slightly. He didn't seem scared, exactly, mostly just completely, utterly shocked. Ono looked beyond surprised, too, unable to speak. Tuma looked up at that moment, and his eyes darkened considerably. Bunga(2) seemed to shrink down, his hands coming up to cover his ears instantly.

Stario&Co.
May 13th, 2018, 12:39 PM
"The hell..." Octavian and Sade quickly scramble to their paws, while Romeo slipped away and bounded over to Copper.
"Copper!" Romeo knelt down and nudged the cub, his eyes wide with worry. "Come on buddy, wake up!"
A small gash resided on Copper's head, right above his left ear. The blow must have knocked the cub out cold, because he wasn't moving.

"Bunga, get away from him," Sade came forward and snarled, baring her teeth at this...Kion. Unlike everyone else, she wasn't surprised, she wasn't scared. "That's not our Kion."
"What do you mean?" Fuli asked, moving her gaze from Sade to Kion. "That's clearly Kion!"
"He's not your Kion," Sade marched forward, thrusting her muzzle in Kion's face. Her eyes for once, were cold. "He's my Kion."

Random Melody
May 13th, 2018, 12:58 PM
"Is he breathing?!" Ncha quickly turned back to Copper, looking him over. Keyon simply put a paw over Copper's head to try and stop the bleeding, and Tuma began checking for a pulse.


"Sade." Kion said coldly, grinning down at the lioness. "Welcome back."

"Wait, wait, hold on, now I'm just confused." Bunga stated, pushing his way forward again and looking up at Kion, who's smile melted into an unamused frown as he looked down at the honey badger. "I mean come on, he's clearly Kion, maybe not our Kion, but he's still Kion," he grinned at the golden cub.

"Get outta my face, badger." Kion said slowly, lowering his head to push his nose against Bunga's. "Or else."

"Come on," Bunga blinked, staring back at him, smile turning into a frown. "Kion, you wouldn't hurt me."

"H - Here we go." Bunga(2) groaned, burying his face into his hands.

"Wanna bet?" Kion unsheathed his claws then, and then he struck. Everybody else gasped, waiting for the blow to land.

But another golden paw caught Kion's rather abruptly, just before he could come into contact with Bunga, who had frozen. Kion's eyes widened as he looked up, only to stare into amber eyes identical to his own. For once, the lion was stunned into silence.

"Yeeeaaaah," Kion(2) said after a few long moments of silence, blinking as he stared into the other Kion's eyes. "I kinda wanna bet." He winked, a small smile appearing on his face. "'Cause, uh, you ain't touchin' him, tough guy."

rubinaito
May 13th, 2018, 01:10 PM
"What the heck."
From behind everyone was an older, taller Ahadi. His green eyes were focused on the multiple Kions and Bungas, and he could clearly see that who Tuma and Keyon really were. He lifted his head, eyeing (Evil) Kion for a moment. "Commander Ahadi reporting from the Outlands Border, at your service your Majesty." He greeted him, bowing his head before glancing around and frowning. "Is this a bad time?" Reluctantly he looked over at Bunga(2), studying him carefully. He didn't look too hurt- just scared. Sympathy flashed in his gaze.

--

Ahadi moved forward, gently kissing Nuru briefly for a moment. "Everything that kills me..." He breathed, opening his eyes and perking his ears forward. "Makes me feel alive." He turned and smiled at her, hesitating for a moment.

Stario&Co.
May 13th, 2018, 02:01 PM
"He's breathing, he's breathing!" Romeo sighed, then looked back at the group. "Unfortunately, this is the least of our worries."


"It's about time you showed up," Sade gave Kion(2) an annoyed, but relieved glare. "It's been a long time since we've all been in the same place."

"Sade, what are you talking about?" Octavian, for once in his life, seemed very wary. Nothing exactly made since at the moment, and he was used to all types of situations. You had to be, when you're a king.

"Where is she?" Was all Sade responded with, her gaze searching behind Kion(1). "I'm sure she's been a big help to you."

"Oh, don't get so hostile, Sadey bear,"

"What in the world," Fuli whispered, her eyes going wide.

The lioness who approached was the same height as Sade, but made up for it with the muscles that rippled through her pelt. Their pelts were both and desert sand color, their eyes both a golden brown. The one thing that stood out the most when comparing this lioness with Sade, was the black mark that resided on her shoulder. The mark of the guard, which seemed to have been scarred with long jagged claw marks.

"Hello, Sade," The lioness offered a dark, venomous smile. It was only returned with a look of pure hatred.

"Long time no see, Viper."

Random Melody
May 13th, 2018, 02:16 PM
"Oh thank god." Keyon groaned, then looked up, ears going back. Tuma's eyes were wider than ever.

Kion(2) glanced behind the other Kion briefly, but quickly returned his gaze to the King, who had twisted his head around to look behind him as well. After a moment, Kion(2) ended up shoving the other Kion back, sending him stumbling slightly. "You really need to learn how to play nice."

"Like," That's when Bunga(3) piped up, suddenly right in between the two Kions. "Really, need to learn how to play nice."

"Bunga," Kion(2) warned, but he sounded more cautious than anything, watching the other Kion draw his lips back and snarl at the honey badger. Kion(2) responded with his own growl, his fur spiking up slightly as he took a protective step forward.

"It's okay Kion," Bunga(3) smirked slightly, holding Kion(1)'s gaze easily. "I'm not scared of big bad King over he--" He cut off with a gasp when Kion(1) suddenly lashed out, claws slicing down the honey badger's shoulder.

Kion(2) lunged forward at that moment. What he did next was more impulsive than anything; He raised his paw and smacked the other Kion across the face. Even though he kept his claws sheathed, the force alone was enough to send Kion(1) practically flying back, landing on his side with a heavy thud.

"Holy..." Bunga(1) backed up slightly, his eyes wide with surprise. Tuma's ears perked up faintly, shocked.

"Th- That," Bunga(2) slowly sank down even more, eyes wide. "I- Is not Kion."

Kion(2) turned back to Bunga(3), who was now holding his shoulder. The fury in his eyes died down, turning to concern. "Are you okay?"

"Uh..." Bunga(3) winced slightly, shaking his head vigorously and looking down at the blood running across his shoulder, seeming confused for a moment. "Yeah, I think so."

Stario&Co.
May 13th, 2018, 02:38 PM
"I thought I told you not to face me ever again," Sade snarled, her fur sticking out in all angles.
"You came to my dimension, Sade," Viper didn't even flinch. She raised an eyebrow at Sade, looking amused. "It's not the other way around."
"I didn't do it on purpose," Sade narrowed her eyes slightly, reading as much of her counterpart as she could. "We had a deal. You said you wouldn't reactivate them!"
"Deals are meant to be broken," Viper replied smoothly, letting off a dark chuckle. "After realizing what my new Kion had to offer, I quickly switched my plans around."
"I should kill you."
"With what army?" Viper scoffed. "You have a couple of weak little cubs, a pregnant cheetah, a scrawny bird, a stuck by grief badger, and a dead mentor."
"Don't talk about him like that," Sade growled, her voice as heated as her attitude.
"At least I can protect my Kion," Viper stepped forward, until she and Sade were nose to nose. "I'm a loyal apprentice. I didn't get my mentor killed. I stay by his side. While you, a wimpy little girl, ran off with your lover boy while your leader died in vain."

rubinaito
May 13th, 2018, 02:49 PM
"What the heck."
From behind everyone was an older, taller Ahadi. His green eyes were focused on the multiple Kions and Bungas, and he could clearly see that who Tuma and Keyon really were. He lifted his head, eyeing (Evil) Kion for a moment. "Commander Ahadi reporting from the Outlands Border, at your service your Majesty." He greeted him, bowing his head before glancing around and frowning. "Is this a bad time?" Reluctantly he looked over at Bunga(2), studying him carefully. He didn't look too hurt- just scared. Sympathy flashed in his gaze.

--

Ahadi moved forward, gently kissing Nuru briefly for a moment. "Everything that kills me..." He breathed, opening his eyes and perking his ears forward. "Makes me feel alive." He turned and smiled at her, hesitating for a moment.
...

Random Melody
May 13th, 2018, 02:52 PM
"Stay here." Kion(2) turned to Kion(1) once more, only to see he was laying limply on the ground, unmoving. For a second, Kion(2)'s heart sunk, and he quickly strode over. As much as he disliked the alternate him - Kion(2) wasn't a killer. The thought of killing anybody made him sick, so he was relieved to see Kion(1) was breathing. Alive - But unconscious. He looked up toward Sade and Viper briefly, his expression changing to one of confusion for a split second Viper finished talking.

And then, suddenly, Tuma let out an outraged roar. "HEY!"

"Tuma, don't--!" Keyon put a paw on his shoulder, but Tuma shrugged him off and stormed forward a few steps, bristling.

"Don't you talk to her like that! Sade did nothing wrong, and she doesn't need a stuck-up, prissy excuse for a Fiercest's apprentice telling her that she did!" The tiger cub's fur was bristling, and his amber eyes were blazing with anger as he continued, "none of it was Sade's fault at all! It had absolutely nothing to do with her or anyone else! It wasn't her job to protect me, it was my job to protect her, and that's exactly what I did! So you can think whatever the hell you want, lady, but Sade was a damn good apprentice, and an even better leader!" His lips pulled back over his tiny saber teeth. "And she's way too smart not to know that!"

Literally everybody turned to look at the small cub, eyes wide with pure shock.

Stario&Co.
May 13th, 2018, 10:51 PM
Everyone was stunned into complete silence.

Sade stared down at Tuma. For the first time since she had met the cub, she noticed his eyes. Amber. The same Amber fire that she had first seen years before. The warm and protecting fire that Amber brought. As well as it's hidden pain. It's destruction. It's leadership. They were the exact same eyes. "That's not possible..."

"Oh, but it is," Viper stared down at Tuma with a raised eyebrow. "Your bravery is impressive, Kion. However, being brought back as a young cub has made your mouth foolish."

Random Melody
May 13th, 2018, 11:10 PM
Tuma ignored Viper then, turning to Sade. He had to tilt his head back to look up at her now. "Ignore her, okay, Sade? She's got bees in her brain if she thinks for one second that you're too blame for any of this. You're a great leader." That's when he smiled. "I'm proud of you." He paused, glancing at the others. "I'm proud of all of you."

Bunga(1) opened his mouth, then snapped it shut, then opened it again, then snapped it shut again. He gritted his teeth slightly, his eyes filled with tears, but he was trying so hard to keep them back.



Kion(2) blinked, watching with interest. Then he padded back over to Bunga(3), slowly settling down in front of him. "Lemme see."

Bunga(3) gave him a look. "I'm fine."

"Bunga."

"Kion."

Kion(2) sighed, then simply reached out and pulled Bunga's hand away from his arm. The wound had stopped bleeding, luckily. "Seriously, Bunga. It could get infected or something." He reminded the honey badger before leaning forward and rasping his tongue over his best friend's shoulder, cleaning the blood off.

Bunga(3) sighed, then rolled his eyes. "Okay, Mom."

"Shut up."

"Make me." Bunga(3) stuck out his tongue, then squealed and pulled away slightly when Kion(2) lightly poked his side, tickling him. "Nevermind, nevermind!"

"Thought so." Kion(2) purred before pulling him back toward him and continuing to clean the blood off of the badger's fur.


Bunga(2) watched in silence from where he sat, frowning slightly as he blinked back tears. Unlike the other Bungas, he didn't look guarded, he didn't have a mask. His emotions were clearly displayed on his face for everyone to see.

Ainz Ooal Gown
May 13th, 2018, 11:15 PM
So can I get a rundown on what's happening because I understand the last like 4 pages but I don't understand how we got here

Stario&Co.
May 13th, 2018, 11:46 PM
"But..." Sade frowned, then looked down at her paws, squeezing her eyes shut. "I am to blame...you don't understand..."
"That's right," Viper grinned, her pearly teeth stained at the tips. Fuli got a quick look, and didn't want to know how. "None of you understand. And when we're done with you, you'll soon see that you never will."
"What can you do to us?" Fuli snarled, her hackles raising. "If you are just another Sade, we know all your weakness."
"But you don't know my strengths," Viper gave her a cold stare. "I have one thing your Sade doesn't."
Sade's eyes shot back open at that moment. Her blood froze in her veins. Viper had a guard mark. Viper completed her training. Viper had the..... "We need to run."

Stario&Co.
May 13th, 2018, 11:49 PM
So can I get a rundown on what's happening because I understand the last like 4 pages but I don't understand how we got here

-pushes Random forward-

Random Melody
May 14th, 2018, 12:21 AM
Keyon growled, baring his teeth, and Tuma snarled beside him. Ono just seemed wary, watching Viper closely.

Bunga(3) frowned slightly. "Yeah, uh, that doesn't sound good."

"No it doesn't." Kion(2) finished cleaning the blood off, quickly making his way to his paws and turning his gaze toward Viper briefly. His gaze then traveled over to Bunga(2), and he blinked, looking concerned for a moment. The honey badger had curled in on himself with his hands over his head, shaking slightly as he gripped his ears rather tightly, trying to drown out the noise.

"Bunga, do me a favor, and get him away from here." He murmured. "If he's scared now, he's about to be terrified in a minute."

Bunga(3) looked over, briefly confused, and then his eyes widened. "...On it." With that he left Kion(2)'s side, bounding over to Bunga(2) quickly.

Kion(2) watched for a moment, then looked down toward Kion(1), who was still unconscious. After a moment, he turned and padded back over to the others, weaving around to stand beside Tumasilently.

Random Melody
May 14th, 2018, 12:22 AM
-pushes Random forward-

(Nope -pushes Star forward-)

rubinaito
May 14th, 2018, 01:30 PM
So can I get a rundown on what's happening because I understand the last like 4 pages but I don't understand how we got here
Some complicated plot about alternate universes or something like that.
It started off with Kion dying and being reincarnated as Tuma.

Stario&Co.
May 14th, 2018, 03:18 PM
Viper blinked, then looked back at Kion(1). She sighed in annoyance. "Give me one second, please." She then padded over and knelt down to Kion(1)'s ear. "WE'RE UNDER ATTACK!!!" She screeched, making Romeo jump a little.

"Mmm......R...Romeo?"
"Copper!!" Romeo turned back to his friend, a wave of relief washing over him. However he was still a bit concerned "Are you okay?"
"Are we dead...?" Copper mumbled, opening his eyes halfway.

Random Melody
May 14th, 2018, 03:32 PM
It was at that moment that Kion(1) leaped up, screeching as his head whirled around in every direction, eyes darting around, teeth bared and a snarl bubbling in his throat. "What?!"

Kion(2) blinked, watching curiously. "Huh." He reached over and poked Tuma with a paw. "That ever work on you?"

"Uh..." Tuma narrowed his eyes, as if trying to remember. "I mean, Kiara and Kila used to wake me up screaming that Janja was invading or something, so.... That's basically the same thing I guess. You?"

Kion(2) shrugged, blowing a strand of his mane out of his eyes before answering. "Someone usually just bit down on my tail." He paused for a second. "Mostly Kila or Claire."

"I'm honestly not surprised." Tuma blinked, raising his eyebrows. Bunga(1) looked from one to the other, then glanced at Ono, who just shrugged, blinking.


Keyon blinked, turning to Copper, and his eyes widened. "Copper," He sighed, relieved. "Thank god... No, we're not dead."

Ainz Ooal Gown
May 14th, 2018, 03:51 PM
Alright. I think i know as much as i need)

Stario&Co.
May 14th, 2018, 03:57 PM
"Relax," Viper rolled her eyes. "We're the ones doing the attacking. I just woke you up."
"We have to move now," Sade looked back at the others, her ears flat against her head. "Or we will be dead!"
"Uh, cubs?" Octavian stepped in front of Romeo and Octavian, looking wary "I think it's time to go now."

Random Melody
May 14th, 2018, 04:09 PM
"Oh." Kion(1) perked his ears, and gave a small smirk. "Right."

Bunga(1) blinked, stepping back. "Sitaki kufa!"

"Kisha tunahitaji kukimbia!" Bunga(3) exclaimed, heading over to them with Bunga(2), who looked completely uncertain.

"Get Copper!" Ncha exclaimed, backing away quickly along with the others. Keyon stayed where he was, helping Copper to his paws.

"We need to hurry." Tuma went over to help immediately.

Kion(2) paused and glanced at the others, but he didn't move yet, and he wasn't going to until everybody else was safe, first.

Stario&Co.
May 14th, 2018, 04:29 PM
"Ono, come on!" Fuli nudged the bird, backing away quickly.

"Wh-who is that?" Copper stared up at Kion(1) with fearful eyes, pressing against Keyon.

"You don't want to find out!" Romeo stepped in front of his friends, eyes narrowed. "Trust me."

"I have waited for this," Viper stepped forward, clouds beginning to loom over her head. "for so long." Her eyes locked with Sade's identical ones. Sade's were filled with fear, and hers with hunger.

"We were friends, Viper," Sade backed away slowly, her body shrunk back, making her look smaller. "Best friends."

"And we still are," Viper grinned darkly, her mark now glowing on her shoulder. "After all, I have to thank someone for teaching me everything I know."

"What is she talking about, Sade?" Octavian turned to his friend, but Sade remained silent.

Random Melody
May 14th, 2018, 04:41 PM
Ono quickly fluttered back next to Fuli, eyes darting around warily.

"Go to h--!" Tuma started to snarl at Viper, but Keyon covered his mouth quickly with a paw, beginning to lead both him and Copper back quickly.

Kion(1) stared at the cubs for a moment, then turned his gaze to Bunga(2), eyes sharpening. "Bunga, what are you doing."

"Leave him alone." Kion(2) growled, stepping forward and fixing Kion(1) with a cold glare as Bunga(2) shrank back, Bunga(3) and Bunga(1) quickly leading him toward the Guard.

Kion(1) turned his sharp glare onto him then. "Don't tell me what to do." He hissed. "I'll rip you apart, weakling."

Kion(2) just chuckled and shook his head, not even bothering to dignify that with a retort. "Okay."

Random Melody
May 15th, 2018, 01:09 PM
Alright. I think i know as much as i need)

(I think you'd like Kion2, Shad, he hasn't killed a single tiger and he's way less dramatic XD)

Ainz Ooal Gown
May 15th, 2018, 02:30 PM
(I think you'd like Kion2, Shad, he hasn't killed a single tiger and he's way less dramatic XD)


Im just watching. Ive learned not to grow attached with anybody)

Random Melody
May 15th, 2018, 03:31 PM
Im just watching. Ive learned not to grow attached with anybody)

(Aw, why?)

rubinaito
May 15th, 2018, 04:17 PM
Im just watching. Ive learned not to grow attached with anybody)
(Aw, why?)


You and Star kill off a lot of characters xD

Random Melody
May 15th, 2018, 04:25 PM
You and Star kill off a lot of characters xD


(I wouldn't kill off Kion2 if my life depended on it hun he's in the protection closet XDD)

Ainz Ooal Gown
May 15th, 2018, 04:53 PM
(Aw, why?)


(I wouldn't kill off Kion2 if my life depended on it hun he's in the protection closet XDD)


Still. I dont get attached with characters. Not even Simba and Scar)

Stario&Co.
May 15th, 2018, 08:29 PM
"How about we stop making threats," Viper gave Kion(1) an annoyed look, "and actually do what we're saying we're going to do?"
"What are you even going to do?" Octavian now looked annoyed himself, wondering how big this threat really was.
"They're going to roar" Sade swallowed, not taking her eyes off of Viper.
"Oh, I'm shaking in my fur," Octavian rolled his eyes. "We can roar too, Sade."
"We can't ROAR, Octavian."
Octavian blinked, and his ears went back after a few seconds "Oh."
.

Random Melody
May 16th, 2018, 08:19 AM
"Oh.Right." Kion(1) took a deep breath then, dark clouds beginning to look over his head.

"You can't." Kion(2) murmured quietly to Sade, taking a deep breath as well. "Hope all that training paid off, Toka." He mumbled, barely loud enough for anyone else to hear.

But Tuma heard, and he blinked, looking briefly confused. "Toka....?"

It was at that moment Bunga(3) seemed to realize what his Kion planned to do, because his eyes went wide. "Oh." He mumbled. "Oh."

Stario&Co.
June 14th, 2018, 01:20 AM
"But I'm still a leader," Sade narrowed her eyes, however they still looked wary. "Leaders protect their guard, roar or no roar."

"It was nice seeing you again, Sade," Viper pulled back her lips as a loud rumble erupted inside her throat. "It's too bad you're going to die."

Random Melody
June 14th, 2018, 11:34 AM
"Ooookay," Bunga(3) stepped back, gesturing for the others to back away as well. "Uh, I'd suggest everybody stood back. Really, really far back."

"No kidding." Bunga(1) grumbled, narrowing his eyes. Bunga(2) just blinked, clueless.

Kion(1) chuckled dryly, then bared his teeth. The clouds above rolled closer as a loud snarl rose in his throat. "Ready, Viper?"

Kion(2) took a deep breath, a deep rumble starting in his chest, and steadily growing louder.

Stario&Co.
June 14th, 2018, 12:48 PM
"Very ready," Viper smirked as dark clouds began to expand over her. "Goodbye, Sadey dear."

"Go to hell," Sade snarled, her eyes blazing

"I'll see you there." With that, Viper unleashed the loudest roar Sade had ever heard in her lifetime. the ground shook violently, and the wind's current changed.

Sade gasped and dug her claws into the ground, holding herself still. "I told you to RUN!!" She roared at the others. "NOW!!"


"Move, move!" Octavian grabbed up Copper by his scruff and rushed over to Fuli, pushing her along quickly.

Random Melody
June 14th, 2018, 01:00 PM
Kion(1) grinned, then took a deep breath and let out a loud, thundering Roar.

"GO!" Bunga(3) shrieked, pushing the other Bungas ahead. "KION! NOW!" He yelled to his best friend, who grinned, and took in one last deep breath.

And then Kion(2) Roared. It was probably the loudest Roar he'd ever done. It clashed against Kion(1) and Viper's Roars, stopping them from reaching anyone who was behind him. Tuma stared in shock as Keyon quickly ushered him away, stunned into silence.

Stario&Co.
June 15th, 2018, 07:43 PM
Viper's eyes flashed with amusment. The fool. They aren't who I'm really after. With that Viper turned her roar in the direction of Sade, missing the other's completely

"Whoa!!" Sade yelped and sunk her claws deeper into the dirt, but it was all in vain as she was yanked violently out of her hold. The lioness went flying back far, and let out a sharp yowl when her back crashed into a nearby tree.

"SADE!" Octavian passed Copper to Fuli and rushed to his friend.


Now that she's out of the way.... Viper turned her roar back in the direction of Kion(2). Her own roar seemed to grow more powerful to battle with his.

Random Melody
June 17th, 2018, 04:28 PM
Kion(2) flinched slightly at Sade's Roar, but he didn't cut his off, knowing if he did they'd all die. Instead, he surged up and continued Roaring. It was surprisingly powerful, easily countering the other two with ease. Toka had taught him a lot about the Roar. How to pour every bit of power into it that he had. Kion(1) and Viper could try it all they wanted, but Kion(2) had one thing they didn't. An awesome as hell Uncle who destroyed the entire Pridelands with his Roar at one point. Admittedly, Kion was holding back most of his power just so he didn't do that, and yet he was still managing to keep Viper and Kion(1) from touching the others.

Kion(1) continued to Roar but he could feel all the energy draining from him. He stumbled a bit on his paws, feeling the force of Kion(2)'s Roar push him a little, but he just Roared back as hard as he could, starting to panic a bit.

"SADE!!!" Tuma wrenched himself away from Keyon and shot toward his former apprentice, his eyes wide. Keyon shrieked, immediately dashing after him.

Stario&Co.
June 17th, 2018, 05:15 PM
Sade had been knocked out cold completely. If it weren't for the rising and falling of her chest, she would have been still.

"We have to move her!" Octavian grabbed Sade's scruff, and hauled the lioness into his back.

"We have to move away from here period!" Fuli shouted over the roaring.

Viper roared back at Kion(2) with just as much force. And it was surprisingly growing even stronger. At that moment Fuli noticed the silver band around Viper's neck. In the center was a purple stone, and it appeared to be glowing.

Random Melody
June 18th, 2018, 10:11 AM
Kion(2) was still quite surprised that Viper was still Roaring, and seemed to be challenging his almost effortlessly. Still, Kion was barely using his full power, and was still holding her off. He let his eyes slip sideways briefly to check on the others before taking a breath and Roaring again, this time using a bit more power.

Kion(1) ended up cutting off after a second, frustrated and furious as he watched with cold eyes.

Tuma was shifting on his paws anxiously. "Come on, let's just go then!"