It was a glorious summers day in the savannah. The lands were ruled by a pride of lions who had seen to the lands for many years, and were very proud of their lands and achievements. Nootau, the king of the pride ususally occupied a large hill that looked out across the lands. On the top of their hill was a tree, providing them all with shade. Many rocks to climb and even a small pond.
Today Nootau was teaching his young daughter Nova about the lands, though she was more interested in chasing butterflies (Which is how she got her name) Nootau had little tolerance for bad behaviour and he growled at his daughter with annoyance. She sniggered and straightened up, pretending to listen to his voice.
Vex, a young lioness was spying on them behind a rock. She was one of Nova's best friends and she was plotting a way to save her from Nootau's boredom.