In Love and War [Private]

[Nakisisa]

It was like looking through a window, that was the only way it could be described. Odongo was out of his body and watching the sceen bellow, he watched as the lioness nuzzled him and told him to wake up.

He couldn't, he willed himself back into his body, to pass a message onto the lioness, but nothing worked, the blood kept oozing onto his fur and he couldnt wake up. The world he was watching zero'd out, leaving only him and the lioness in focus. tears started dripping down his face, and he screamed, wiling the lioness to hear.

*** Jata ***

Jaro heaved a sight of relief when taro awoke properly, stiring and standing up by himself, she looked at him, looked into his eyes and lost herself there. She saw his pure emerald eyes, she saw her own reflection in his eyes, and blushed. She saw a whole new world in those eyes and wanted to loose herself in those worlds, loose herself and never come back to reality.

For a moment she did loose herself, she looked into his eyes and saw her and Taro, running off into the sunset, running off together, as mates, running off together to start a pride all of their own. She saw them together, nuzzling, kissing, madly in love with each other, but the fantasy was short lives, and Taro's voice brought her bak to reality.

"Jata! Eeve! What's going... I...I... I don't feel so great..." Jata was stunned, Taro had obviously suffered slightly more than she first thought, she had to make sure he was alright, even by supporting him. Taro... Don't try so hard, come on. lay down Jata said worriedly, trying to cpax him into laying down so he wouldnt fall and hurt himself further.

*** Bardu ***

The flick sent shvers through his being, he knew she was teasing, but he didnt mind, infact he rather liked it, it sort of confirmed some feelings between the both of them, but that time could wait for a while, for now, the others had to be chcked over. He looked around and saw that Odongo was still down, making hom wounder if soeone was wrong.

Sitting by Odongo and the young lioness, still giggling, he nuzzled the lioness, making her feel welcome and that she should not be afraid. after a few moment, he looked don at the lion and saw something unexpected. Z-Zorayada? We... We have a problem... Bardu shouted, noticing the crimson liquid seep into the white lions mane, matting it in thick red liquid.

[zorayda]

Eeve bent down gently and began to lick the blood from Odongo's wound, still foggy and unaware of the strange action. The tang of copper coated her rough tongue as the gash was cleaned, probably preventing infection, but in Eeve's mind, she was only half-aware of that. She giggled when Zorayda pushed her out of the way to examine Odongo.

"Oh no... we need to stop his bleeding," she said worriedly, touching his head with a paw. She gently pressed her toes to his head and applied pressure, hoping it would work. She looked up at Bardu sadly. "Now all we do... is wait."

Taro groaned at the noise and light around him, the environment making him dizzy and making his head pound. He was somewhat aware of Jata's presence, and that was what he held on to at the moment. Her pretty face, her voice, her warm body, her kiss... He just hoped that relief would come soon and clear his foggy mind.

[Nakisisa]

Bardu was thankfull for having such a skilled lioness around, and having her to love, eveb though every time he thought of her all he could see was her and him, as mates, making him blush every time, but this time is best friends life was in danger, this was slightly more serious than what he normally would have been.

Slowly walking towards Zor, he brushed up slightly against her side, making his presence known to her, tears on the verge of breakout as he reached her head How will he be? he asked, without hesitation, kissing her cheek, blusing as he did so, but he could not help himself, even though Zir had told him to stop

*** Jata ***

Jata was worried, she was still a cub at heart and didnt kniw how to treat Taro, she didnt know what injuries to check for, ti see if he was bleeding ir anything if the sort, akll she could do was lay by his side , sandwiching ine if his paws between her own front two, stroking the top of his paw lovingly

Her scared voice showed when she spoke Taro! It's me Jata! she quickly said worried madly for him, loking around for some form of help, but help could not, would not come when aother lion could be bleeding to deaTh, all she could do was nuzzle into his post adolescent mane, finding a parting, and nuzzlingup against the fur of his neck.

*** Odongo ***

It's strange being dragged back to your own body from being a spirit, it was the worst feeling he could possibly imagine, the pain of breaking through several reality barries and even more memories. It was all to much he screamed in pain as the window lost it's clarity and the lionesses became blured, his metaphorical body filled with bright crystal pure light as he moved home

There was a small groan. He was waking up.

[zorayda]

Zorayda closed her eyes and leaned into Bardu's touch, a thrill going through her spine and making her shiver slightly.

"I... I think he will be fine," she said breathily, trying to concentrate. "He just needs to--"

Her body tense when she heard Odongo make a small noise.

"Odongo... can you hear me? Are you all right...?" She asked quietly, trying not to irritate the headache she knew he had. Eeve was still hovering at his side, slowly coming to her senses and watching the white lion awaken.

"Odongo... what a lovely name..." Eeve murmured, watching the lion stir. She had an eager desire to see his eyes, to look into them, to sink down into the depths of them...

Eeve found herself getting closer to Odongo and nuzzling him, coaxing him to wake.

"Come on, please, for me..." she pleaded, stroking his shoulder with a soft paw.

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Taro uncovered his eyes, his head still throbbing. He saw his precious Jata curled against him, earnestly pleading for him to get up and be well. Even though blood rushed through his veins and pounded in his skull, he found himself purring and bending to lick her ear. She was so beautiful, so wonderful. He didn't know how he could get through life without her...

"Jata... Jata, I love you," he murmured, lights dancing behind his eyes and making him wince in pain. "I'm sorry I didn't tell you before... I've loved you for so long..." his voice trailed into a whisper and tears tracked from his eyes. He closed them and settled his head atop hers, the purr rumbling through his throat and chest.

[Nakisisa]

(appolgies for the spelling in my last post, typing too quick on my laptop)

Odong just lay there for several moments, he knew he was back to reality, but he didnt move anyways. The scents and sights he could see and smell through his partially closed eyes. The lionesses and Lion standing around him, the viberant contrast between arid yellow earth and ocean blue sky amazed him. He was seeing the world in a whole new light.

Hearing Zorayada's concern he smirked almost un-noticibly "Odongo... can you hear me? Are you all right...?" Seeing Bardu standing by her side, he thought of the whitty banter that they used to tease each other with, he couldn't help but not let it go. If I was any worse he groaned slightly a he spoke Bardu wouldnt be trying to kiss you he chuckled slightly, looking up at Bardu who was blusing madly, an un-ammused expression on his muzzle. Bardu quickly turned to Zor and tried to say he wasn't going to and Odongo was just teasing them both, when Odongo slowly stood up, hearing the new lionesses pleas ringing in the back of his mind.

It took him oh so long to regognise her touch, her soft silent pleas. He had igored them. Ermmm... Thanks... he turned and said to her, a confused look on his muzzle as he walked off towards the ater hole where they had just been, befor they were "Attacked"

*** Jata ***

The licks brought her back to reality. He was awake, alive and in love with her. The licking made her sigh in relief that he wasalive, she knew how he would lick her ears to calm her down, or to make her happy. But then he said it. Those three lttle words. On their own, insignificant, but together, they made her feel calm, happy. Love coursed through her veins, made her feel as light as a cloud. She was shocked.

Quickly pulling her head away from his neck fur, She blushed deeply, catching his eyes and glancing downwards with uncertanity. This was her one true love, and he loved her back. Most of all she was embarrassed, but slowly lay her head on his paws, purring as she did so. I Love you too! she replied withput a moments hesitation.

Does this mean he wants to be my... MATE! she said excitadily, meaning to think it instead.

[zorayda]

Zorayda let out a huge gasp of relief, overjoyed at her friend’s recovery.

“Oh, Odongo! Thank goodness you’re all right! So much has happened, you were hurt so badly, I was so worried...” feelings of overwhelming relief and worry suddenly welled up inside her, and she burst into tears. The brown lioness launched herself at the white lion, embracing him. “I’m so glad you woke up, I was afraid that you... you...” Her voice trailed off, lips trembling. She let go and allowed for Odongo to walk, noting the wobbly pace at which he did so. She went back to Bardu and leaned against him, tears of joy and relief streaming down her face.

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Eeve’s fog was clearing, and as the white lion approached her, she looked into the depths of his clear red eyes with her mouth agape.

He was absolutely beautiful. The young, sleek lioness was unable to hide her admiration for the absolute perfection that stood in front of her, looking at her with those deep, glittering eyes, the toned muscle beneath pure white fur, the full mane brushing against his face and muzzle...

Noticing the look of confusion on his face, Eeve suddenly realized how she must have looked—strange, clingy, and drunk with dizziness and a concussion. Why, oh why did she have to come back to her sense now?

“Oh, I-I uh, ummm...” Words would not come to her right at the moment, and she felt a fool. Blushing deeply in mortification, she stepped aside and averted her eyes as he walked past her.

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Taro closed his eyes and breathed deeply, taking in the lovely, sweet scent of the lioness next to him. She smelled exactly the way she was, sweet and fresh and clean... He let out a little whine of need when she pulled away to look at him, hesitation hinting at her gaze.

Did she doubt his words? Was he really so much of a fool that he had made her doubt him and her own feminine wiles? She was lovely, beautiful, wonderful... And then she said it again. I love you. Joy filled his heart, his soul, every inch of his being, spreading through his chest, belly, his head, his limbs, even down to his toes, his nose, and the tip of his tail. Warmth radiating throughout him, and Taro’s pain was suddenly completely forgotten, tucked away in his mind with all things nonimportant. What mattered now was her, completely and utterly his.

“Yes, Jata...” he murmured, his eyes sparkling. “I do.”

[Nakisisa]

Bardu was as relieved as most, but let his love embrace his best friend. He knew exactly what he would be feeling from their first encounter where Zorayada had found him dying, hurt and alone... Is that why i love her like I do? he thought as the all too familiar muzzle of zorayada rubbed under his chin and into his mane.

He couldnt help but purr as he could smeel her lovely flowerry scent filling his nose, he felt like there was nothing else left in the world, like they were alone together. Feeling the wet tears running through his mane he pulled away slightly and licked the tears away You did amazing darling he whispeered a he watched Odongo wak away

*** Odongo ***

The strange lioness started at him, deep into his eyes, somehow odongo couldnt break away, but all he saw was a mirrord relfection of his face, he didnt see any love there, nor did he see the blush on her face, he just stopped infront of her briefly, something rooting him to the spot.

He dismissed the feeling as nothing more that reconacance, looking over the lioness t see if she would be usefull or not. He just ignored her talking and walked on, towards the waterhole, running and diving in when he could, refreshing his body, taking the heat of the day away from his fur, the blood from his mane.

*** Jata ***

She just said it... she realised and blushed madly, her face turning as red as the sunset, quickly she burried her head into his mane, knowing that she had just mad a massive fool out of herself. She had practically asked if Taro would be her mate.

This wasnt the setting she'd imagined for so long, the feeling when he asked. A tear rolled down her cheek, only to evaporate by the heat of her blush. His mane was so soft, so warm, so beautiful that she could snuggle into it and forget her troubles forever. She did.