[Closed] Little Stranger (Taraji Chapter 1)

[NightmareMoon]

Mila had been listening actively to Kiara, and Amanda when she walked in. She could not help a fit of giggles escape her muzzle upon hearing of Amanda's adorable excited mood.

After a while of saying nothing, she noted Kiara's desperation to leave for a little bit to do her thing. She whispered into her ear once more, only wishing for Kiara to hear her.

"I'll take her for a bit if you really need to go." She said, grinning uncontrollably at Kiara's uncomfort.

Kovu walked into the den shortly after she had finished speaking, and Mila just looked at him while he greeted Kiara and addressed her. She didn't know the lion too well, other then he was Kiara's mate, so she remained in her quiet state, listening to what would be said next.

[KiarasMate]

Kiara was just about to take Mila up on her offer when she noticed Kovu finally returning now, causing Kiara to smile and lean over as best she could to give her beloved mate an affectionate nuzzle and lick over his furry, brown cheek before she responded in a playful voice.

”Hmm, I was starting to think that you might have gotten scared off by the prospects of being a father now Honey. I’m glad that you’re back though.”[/b[

Kiara giggled from the way Amanda was formally introducing the slumbering young cub to Kovu, gazing at her mate with a tender stare as she spoke up once more.

[b]”Well, until we learn her real name, that’s what I’ve been calling her Honey. Speaking of which, can you please take her for a moment. I need to answer the call of nature. Been waiting for someone to hold her.”

Seeing as the sudden reality of nature’s beckoning call had returned with a vengeance, Kiara didn’t wait for a response from her mate, rather, she gently picked up the snoozing cub and carefully placed her atop her mate’s warm, furry chest, seeing as he was already comfortably positioned from the way he had flopped himself down upon the cool den floor.

”Thanks Honey. I’ll be back in a jiffy.” Kiara stated, rising to her paws quickly and bounding straight out of the den.

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Simba was making his way right towards the promontory of Pride Rock just as he spotted his daughter dashing in the opposite direction to where he was now heading. Lucky for the king, his mind was set more so upon the thought of filling his belly, instead of inquiring about where his daughter was off to in such a hurry. This fact also detoured the king from confronting Vitani and Daxis. Once the king’s mind was set on supper, there was no changing it. As Simba entered the main den, he spotted Kovu with the young cub atop his chest, making the king smile as he walked further into the den, stopping to give Amanda a playful ruffle of his fore paw atop the lively cub’s head as he spoke.

”So, I hope that new lion’s actions didn’t ruin your day there little Amanda. From the looks of things, I’d say you’re still having as much fun as you always seem to have.”

Simba walked over and gave Mila a friendly nuzzle as he addressed her as well.

”I take it you got that water for the new young cub there Mila. Thank you so much. I’m so proud to have such a helpful lioness in my pride such as you Sweetie.”

Taking a seat across the den from where Kovu was laying, Simba let out a tired yawn as he spoke to Kovu now.

”So, how’s fatherhood treating you thus far Kovu?”

Simba waited for a response from the younger male as his eyes watched the den entrance anxiously. It was apparent that the king was anticipating the return of the hunting party as a low grumble emanated from within the hungry king’s belly.

[Panda-chan]

Amanda didn't have time to react when the king walked in and gave her a gentle ruffle on the top of her head. She was terrified of Simba, simply because he was so big and strong. Every chance she got, she would avoid him because she was afraid he might accidently step on her and crush her. Amanda wanted to bolt out the entrance right then but she knew she had to stay to reply to what he had just said. So she stared guiltily at her paws and mumbled, "No your majesty, he didn't ruin my day at all. It's been great." Amanda squirmed uncomfortably under the gaze of the king while continuing to inspect her paws so as not to look up at him.

[Mike]

As Simba entered the den Kovu's thoughts were focused on the delicate little life sitting on his belly. He'd not looked at the cub as anything other than an object on his desperate race to bring her to safety. Now he had the opportunity to study her and admire her as a cute and wonderful cubby. He gently touched the birthmark on her forehead with a paw, stroking the smooth fur.

As he saw Simba approaching Kovu figured it would be better to talk to his king without a tiny cub on his chest, so he spoke to Mila.

Do you want to take the little one while I talk to Simba? He said in a low voice, shifting so the lioness could act on his offer if she wished. At that moment Simb arrived at his side and spoke.

"it's not that big a challenge luckily," Kovu answered wryly. "with lionesses like Kiara and Mila around. I only seem to have to take over for the odd bathroom break. It's fortunate that we have quite a few mothers with time on their hands. I can't imagine trying to do it all on your own. Just another one of the benefits to pride life I guess."

[KiarasMate]

Simba gazed down at the young, beige furred cub with a friendly smile upon his muzzle. He had noticed the way she acted around him but he never really took it into consideration that the small cub might be scared of him. Seeing as the king didn’t interact with the young cub on a regular basis, it was understandable to him that she might feel shy around him. Trying his best to ease the young feline’s mind, Simba addressed her in a fatherly voice.

”Hey, it’s okay Amanda, you don’t have to call me that you know. Simba works just fine. I may be your king, but I’d much rather be your friend too little one.”

Having dealt with raising both Kiara and Mila, Simba was used to most parenting situations. The caring king lowered himself upon the den floor as not to appear too intimidating for the young cub as he spoke softly to her once more.

”You know I care about you Amanda just as if you were my own daughter and you don’t have to be so shy around me Sweetie. I want you to feel comfortable and I want you to be safe at all times.”



Relaxing on the cool earth of the den, Simba stretched out his regal frame as he awaited either the arrival of his much anticipated meal or a reply from any of the other felines around him.

It didn’t take long for one of the given situations to occur however, as the king’s ears twitched to pick up what Kovu was saying to him. Simba chuckled and nodded as he shot back a response to his son-in-law.

”Indeed Kovu. There is no shortage of caring paws to help around here, especially with a cute cub like that. I know that you and my daughter will make excellent temporary parents for her and I’m sure you’ll get used to the challenges of fatherhood soon enough.”

Flashing Kovu a crafty smirk, Simba returned his stare back to Amanda, enthralled by the young cub’s timid nature, causing the king to speak up once again.

”I’m sure you and the new cub will have loads of fun once she’s well enough to play Amanda.”

[SinChei]

Daxis enjoyed the beatiful location it was beatiful like the sun shined on the huge rock. He didn't noctice that Vitani stopped and went against Vitani which brought him back to the reality. Daxis looked a bit angry and spoke again with angry Voice.

Hey why you stopped this doesn't look like one of the best spots here to rest

He continued his way up to priderock alone but didn't noctice Simba.

[Mike]

Vitani felt Daxis bump against her hindquarters and realized her mistake of stopping with another lion right behind her. She started to apologize, but turned her words into a snort of annoyance ans he brushed past her with a snide remark. As if he knew the best spots. At least Simba had disappeared into the den.

Oh well, you're not losing me that easy. Simba ordered me to keep an eye on you, and that's what I'm gonna do. Vitani gave a burst of speed to catch up to Daxis. "I got distracted. Follow me." She said once she caught up.

She lead him right out onto the promontory of Pride Rock, where they could see the entire land before them. Vitani had seen the view many times before, but took a moment to admire it all the same. She wondered if Daxis was equally impressed.

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Kovu grinned back at Simba and shifted to a slightly more comfortable position. He was half-ready to fall asleep right there, but he wanted to have his mate by his side before he drifted off, and he'd need to see if Mila was ready to take care of the little one he supposed. It wouldn't do it she got hurt while he slept. Kovu put his head back and stroked the little cub on his chest to pass the time.

[KiarasMate]

After doing what her body bid of her, Kiara hurriedly made her way back towards Pride Rock at a brisk pace. She didn’t want to leave her adopted daughter’s side for very long, so she made an extra effort to return as quickly as possible. Despite this fact however, the curious princess had to stop as she approached the promontory of Pride Rock, taking sight of Vitani, who seemed to be standing along side a lion she didn’t recognize. By the looks of him though, he was a lot younger than Vitani, or so it appeared. Feeling the need to introduce herself to the strange new feline, Kiara casually made her way over to the two and spoke indirectly to grab their attention.

”Say, I didn’t know your taste in males was so young there Vitani.” Kiara stated with a cheeky smile plastered onto her muzzle. Turning to face Daxis, Kiara politely introduced herself. ”You must be new to our Pride, since I don’t recognize you. My name is Kiara, daughter of Simba. Who might you be?” Kiara inquired, keeping a friendly nature about her as she gave the young male a quick glance over as she waited for a reply.

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Simba chuckled as he watched Kovu attending to his newly adopted daughter. The king’s mindset was still focused on filling his belly, so he remained quiet for the time being. His mind drifted back to the thought of Gumu and Daxis, as well as the new cub. It wasn’t everyday that his pride grew in numbers this quickly. Three new faces and three unknown pasts that could change the future of his pride in ways he couldn’t even begin to imagine. The biggest mystery that remained in his mind however, lay in the fact that this new cub’s future was uncertain and despite her small appearance, her unknown past posed the biggest threat in the king’s mind. He could deal with an ornery adolescent, as well as a foreign lion such as Gumu, but not knowing anything at all about the little crystal eyed stranger left Simba pondering over many things as he awaited the Hunting Party’s return.

[Faolcho]

Gumu rolled back in his tongue after drinking a large heap of the pond. He woggled towards some shade and let himself fall in the comfortable spot. The Southlander groaned as he laid himself on his back with his bent legs up into the air. His ears twitched rapidly as he heard some riffraff in a nearby bush.

The beige clad lion slowly tip-toed towards the growth and leaped in the end, making him get stuck between the twigs, and seeing the rat run off. This time he let a more uncomfortable groan as his stomach growled ferociously once more, he decided to make his way to the big rock Simba told him about.

The foreign male carefully placed his paws with every step, hoping not to fall down. A small sound escaped from his muzzle as he saw the tree felines not so far away from him, wait.. that redhead is familiar, and the blue eyed lioness aswell, but not the one with golden fur.

[SinChei]

Daxis bcame a grin on his muzzle when Vitani went past him as if he knew that she would lead him to the best spots when he pretend to search them on his own.

"Thats a good decision"

He followed her quickly and looked forward to rest. As hey arrived the top of the promontory of Pride Rock Daxis was stunned of the awesome view she showed him
but he shook his head and tryed to burke his feelings abou the view. He looked bored and layed down on the warm bottom.

Yeah its ok here

He said in a very bored voice and closed his eyes.