Captive's Struggle [PRIVATE: AC & SinChei]

[AustralianChaos]

Tanga sighed with relief when Daxis finally let go, before turning to Kulinda. "Thank you, Kulinda," he said simply.

But Kulinda just turned and gave him a hard look. "I did not like doing that, Tanga...you had better be right about that human," she said stiffly, before turning to Daxis. "Come on, I'll talk with you privately," she said to the cub, her much a little more gentle, before picking the cub up in her mouth, walking off, never looking back at either Tanga or Shane.

When she was out of sigh and hearing of the gate, she placed Daxis down. "Daxis," she said, her voice, gentle, but firm. "Do you understand what you did wrong just then?" She was reluctant to lecture and punish Daxis...but knew that she had to. If she didn't, the cub would never learn from his mistakes, and would grow up to believe he could do pretty much anything he wanted without consequence. He needed to learn to do the right thing.

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Once Kulinda and Daxis were out of sight, Tanga turned back to the human, who had placed that strange material they wore over his wound. "Are you okay?" he asked, taking a step closer, hoping that the human would not be scared of him after Daxis injured him. He liked this human, and did not want him to run off...or worse, attack.

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Tyson was once more nevous as Tanga pproached Shane once more. But he did not move to go back for his gun when he heard the soft noises coming out the lion's muzzle. Somehow...he could tell that the lion was concerned for Shane, and did not want to hurt him. So instead, he stood by the gate and watched, wondering what would happen now. The moment Shane left, though, he would get those wounds checked and bandaged.

[SinChei]

Daxis was was happy again when Kulinda was not already against him and spoke to tanga. But his happiness faded as she adressed her next word to him and picked him up. It was even more ashaming in her mouth then before but he still liked her very much and was ok with it. She knew what she was doing. Daxis sat instantly down and lowered his head still not really knowing what was wrong. And even if he would have known what he did wrong daxis would never admit that it was wrong to attack the human.

Nooo.. He turned his muzzle away from Kulinda Tanga did something wrong... not I

The cub didn't want Kulinda more mad then she already was and used Tangas normal name and hoped he could calm her down like everytime trying to distract her from his ealier actions

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Shane relaxed visibly as the two other lions were heading off and was not scarred of Tanga. He already demonstrated his goodness. Shane was smiling when the soft voices were escaping Tangas muzzle once again.

I wish i could understand what you are trying to say.... he paused and turned around to his human friend
Tyse can you open the gates for me i think i need some medicals
He grinned silly while he was looking at him wanting him to relax.

But his head turned to tanga again and he held one hand towards the lion again. The human wanted to know if the lion was still trusting him and would not try to hurt him.

[AustralianChaos]

Kulinda sighed. "Daxis...it was not wrong for you to attack the human...the Great Kings know I tried to as well." Knowing Daxis was probably thinking he was in the clear for that, she pressed on. "What you did do wrong, was that you did not listen...not just to me, but to Tanga as well. Now, I know you don't like him, or Makali, but that does not mean that you do not listen to them. Tanga was pleading with you, Daxis, actually pleading, for you to stop hurting the human...and what did you do?"

Kulinda hoped that, by posing questions, and making Daxis admit, himself, what he had done, that the message would sink in to him better, that while he was entitled to do his own thing, he also had to respect what others wanted, too, and come to an agreement, instead of just ignoring the other's request...it was selfish and wrong.

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Tanga was also wishing he could understand the human as he turned around. When Tanga noticed Tyson there as well, he took a step back and growled defensively. He trusted Shane because he had saved his life...this new human was a different matter entirely.

When Shane turned back around, he calmed for a brief moment, but did not approach, continuing to look warily at Tyson, growling occasionally to let this other human know that he was not ready to get close a second one of their kind yet.

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Tyson nodded at Shane, before the lion's growling got his attention. He turned to face the lion, only to notice that the lion was looking straight at him. "Uhh...I think he doesn't like me too much, Shane," he said, backing away a couple of steps to show the lion he was not trying to harm or threaten him. "I can get you a first aid kit, but you'll need to leave the lion alone for a minute...I don't think he wants me in there."

Once he finished speaking, he went through the outer gate again and jogged to the pickup, quickly finding a first-aid kit inside it before heading back.

[SinChei]

Daxis was pulking about that talk again and fell back in a typicall cubbish manner. Talking very unclear and not able to look in someones eyes. But even if it did not look like it but Daxis listened carefully he just wanted to prented desinterested. As Kulinda finished speaking and stopped with a question Daxis opened his mouth but waited a few seconds.

I... ignored him.

The cub said and added quickly

But!

Daxis rised his head quickly and looked at Kulinda. He did not like to do that but it was more like a reflex.

You said, and you are right with it, that i don't like him. Sooo... why should i listen to him.

But Daxis know that he had not listened to Kulinda as well and lowered his head again looking on the grass below himself.

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Shane nodded as tyson mentioned the first aid kit. He still did not move but made one step back as the lion growled at them. He still looked at Tyson and couldn't see that the lion didn't growl at him. But the human relaxed once more as he saw the lion wasn't mad at him more scarred about tyson.

Ok Tyse I will take the kit at the gate thank you

Shane said while trying to calm the lion down with some smooth movements with the hand symbolize that he did not have to be scarred.

Shhhh... hey big one everything is ok. He won't touch you.

Knowing the lion wouldn`t understand a word he continued with his body language and tried to calm him down like a little child.

[AustralianChaos]

Kulinda shook her head sadly as Daxis spoke...she could not blame the cub for his selfish attitude, as the mention he had made of his past suggested that he had been poorly raised, and had not been taught even the basics of right and wrong, but she could not use that as an excuse to let him off...he had to learn, or he would lead a lonely and miserable life.

"Daxis, whether you like someone or not is no excuse, you were doing something that was clearly upsetting someone else...something they were pleading with you to stop, and you did not listen. What if I was the one getting hurt, and you were asking the one hurting me to stop, and they didn't listen? How would you feel?"

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Tanga listened the human's soothing sounds, and gentle gestures, and as the other human left for some reason, Tanga started to settle down, even approaching once more. He eventually came within reaching distance of the human, but did not stop as he usually did, raising a paw, letting it stop mere inches away from Shane's body, hesitating briefly as he realised that he was about to actually touch one of these strange creatures...without trying to kill it.

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As Tyson came back, he saw Tanga, obviously not focused enough to have noticed him returning, looking like he was about to do something to Shane. Not wanting to interrupt them, seeing that Shane seemed to really like this lion, Tyson allowed his friend this chance to interact with his new friend before he brought him over to be fixed up.

[SinChei]

Daxis was still looking on the grass below him and put one paw on the other one nervously. He was still pretending to ignore her but when she told him the example with her getting hurt instead of the human he winced and didn't really know what to say now. But one thing he know "pleading" was no option for him. The red maned cub raised his head but with a more defiant but sad gaze.

I would kill everyone who would be dare to tackle you. And the human did it and did it to me as well. He put you in here i don't understand why you are being so friendly to this nasty creatures. Even if he safed his life but the creatures brought him in this situation as well.

He tried to say something more intelligent to defend himself. He didn't want kulinda to punish him. He could feel that he did something wrong but not wanting to accept it.

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Shane was about to touch the lions head again to calm him down when hje already touched his skin. It was like another step the lion did towards him. Shane slightely started to stroke the lions paw and smiled in his face.

You see i would never try to harm you you can touch me the same way i touch you

The raspy paw of the lion felt good on his skin and he wanted the lion to feel that he was doing something the human liked

[AustralianChaos]

Kulinda thought about Daxis' words, realising that the cub unfortunately had a good point. That human had placed them in this enclosure, along with the other one, and had seperated her from her brother.

But he smiled as a thought crossed her mind. "Tanga, you're a genius..." she whispered under his breath, before turning back to Daxis. "Daxis, you're right...those humans have put us all in here, and won't let us out. But do you really think you're going to convince them to let you go by trying to chew their legs off? The point is, Tanga owes that human his life after last night, and if he wants to repay that by befriending the creature, that is his choice, and we must respect it."

She then came up to Daxis, lowering her head so it was on the cub's level. "Look, I don't like those creatures much, either...I want to go back and hurt that human for bringing me here. Because of them, I can't see my brother, and probably never will again. But if Tanga wants to make a friend in one of them, we must let him do so. Besides, maybe Tanga's got a plan. Who know, maybe the human will let us go when Tanga gets closer to him, and he realises we don't really want to be here."

She then sat back up straight, going back to her more authorative voice, reminding Daxis that while she was trying to be gentle, that he was still in trouble. "Do you understand now, Daxis, what you did wrong? You're not in trouble for attacking the human, because any lion would have done the same thing. You are in trouble for being selfish, not listening to the requests of others, and deliberately upsetting Tanga. I know you were not raised properly before you came here, but that is not an excuse, we do not, ever, seek to purposely upset other lions, for any reason."

Her face softened slightly. "But, just this once, I will keep your punishment light. Because of your actions, Tanga now knows your name, and nothing can change that, so that can be one part of your punishment. On top of that, I want you to go and apologise to Tanga later today. Not for attacking the human, but for not listening to him, and not stopping when he asked you to. You need to learn that being selfish will not get you anywhere, Daxis." She hated having to give out even this reprimand, but knew she had to do it, and held firm. Her face still showed her care for Daxis, but also her disappointment, showing that while she would still look out for him, she was not pleased with how he had behaved today.

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The furless skin was an odd feeling under Tanga's paw, but he ignored it, his soft purr returning as Shane started stroking his paw, seemingly happy with Tanga reaching out and making contact like that. The human spoke in his strange language again, and Tanga could hear the gentle, calming words, and knew that this human would never try to hurt him in any way.

But it was at this point that Tanga became aware of the other human by the gate, causing him to back away, giving a light, half-hearted hiss. Realising he was hungry, and that Makali was probably wondering where he was, Tanga decided he had seen enough of this human for now. Backing away further, showing the human that he was leaving, he stopped for one last brief moment. "Goodbye," he said to Shane, who would only hear a soft, almost regretful growl. With that last word, he turned around and walked off, a little reluctantly, soon fading from the sight of the humans.

[SinChei]

Daxis were listenning carefully and turned his head towards her when she lowered her head on his level to look her in the eyes. He liked that much more but kept looking at her when she was raising her head again. His ears were still flattened but peked up when he remembered him that Tanga would know his name now. He absolutely disliked that part of the punishment what does not mean he did like the other part much more. And when he heard the second part of the punishment his fur stood on end.

Apologise?! His eyes widened and didn't think that his punishment wouldn't include Tanga or someone else. He hated being the weak part. Tangas smile stuck in Daxis head and he hated to think about apologising to someone like him. Espacially after everything happened inside the enclosure.
He! ... He can't know my name!... i... I did not give him permission! I need to make that plain to hi....

Daxis stopped before dashing towards Tanga and finishing his sentence. He was enraging himself so much again that he forgot kulinda already and now saw her still sitting towards him straight.

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Shane was more relaxed by hearing the low growls one more and knew they were not ment to be hostile.
The human were watching the lion a long time until he disappeared.
Shane turned around smiling and hobbled over to the gate were his friend were waiting with the medi kit he really needed for his leg.

Hey thank you Tyson. My leg hurts like hell. Now you just have to open the gate

Shane put his heand against the gate to disburden his leg.

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Makali already took some pieces from the prey and layed his head down on the ground and fell asleep very soon. He was in the enclosure his whole life and got lazy. It was a wonder he have not forgotten how to hunt. He was more like a big housecat raised by humans. And he knew that.

[AustralianChaos]

Kulinda was surprised at Daxis' response to her punishment, and as such did not respond to him running off after Tanga until he was already gone. "Daxis!" she called, giving chase, hoping that he would listen this time. "Daxis, stop! Stop before you do something stupid!"

She just hoped her reprimand was still fresh enough in his mind that he would listen to her this time...she did not want to punish him further for making the same mistake twice in a row. But if Daxis disobeyed her again, then the cub would be completely out of excuses. There was no human to justify his actions this time, and since she had just scolded him for not listening, he could not claim ignorance, either. If Daxis disobeyed her this time, she would have to impose a more serious punishment.

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Tyson smiled at his friend as he called for the gate to be opened, letting Shane through before quickly closing it again, once more seperating them from the lions. "Just sit down, buddy...do you want me to help?" he asked, handing the first aid kit over. But his curiosity with Shane's encounter with Tanga was too strong, and before Shane could answer, Tyson spoke up again. "I honestly can't believe you just did that...and the lion actually accepted you! I just wish that cub would learn to behave...I hope that lioness can knock some sense into the little guy, he looked ready to kill you."

[SinChei]

Kulindas Voice echoed in his head and he remembered their talk a few minutes ago but he was not understanding why it was rong attacking this human. They were bringing him in this situation and he wanted revenge until he know they wouldn't live anymore. But that time it was just a thing of honor in the cubs eyes. Tanga was defending the human and knew his name because of it plus he had to apologies for nothing in the cus eyes.

If i have to apologies then i want a good reason for doing it

the cub thought and could see tanga already still walking away. His golden fur were shining in the sunlight and so Daxis couldn't loose sight of him. He darted towards him and growled already. If he was near enough Daxis tried to get one of his hind legs between his teeth.

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Shane slowly went through the gate and instantly sat down against the wall. Breathing very low and now realising the full damage the cub done to him he just nodded.

Yes please. I just have to relax it still hurts.

If i had been alone in there the cub would have done that already. He may be small but my throught would be no problem to him

Shane said why looking inside again and then back to his firned smiling.

I am so proud everything else went fine. The lion really sccpeted me yeah. and It is an awesome feeling being touched by one of those giant paws.