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[Nightstar75]

Hmmm, I'll join for what I can. Since I leave tomorrow, I just so afraid too.

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Huyani looked up to the sky. The sunrise seemed so sweet to the feel, the warm feeling on the sun on her gray fur. She licked her paw and wiped her muzzle lick. Laying on the ground in the Outlands, it wasn't the comfiest thing around, but it had to do for now. But she kept licking her paws, and using them to wipe her dirty muzzle. Yawning, she made a loud lion roar sound, then laid her head down and closed her eyes. Maybe a quick rest would be some good.

[NightyByeSparrow]

Yay, it's started!
here goes...
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Sykara woke up under a scraggly dead tree on the borders of the Outlands. By now, the sun had risen more since the sunrise, yet from the bumps and hills in her territory, she could hardly see it at all. Forcing herself to come out of her place, she stretched her legs on the hard ground, her long, sharp claws flicking away the large quantities of pebbles, rocks, and dead twigs that lay in the Outlands, many of them being a pain to Sykara. Some days, she wondered if she could go back to Pride Rock, now that she heard Scar was dead. But that meant going back to the same lions who basically neglected her and almost let her starve. After all, what did Simba do for me?

After her brief stretch, a rumble in Sykara's stomach urged her to come up and hunt for food. She leaped off, until she came even closer to the termites in the elephant graveyards. Sykara heard a little talking...sounded like lions, too. Her paws were almost itching to leap out, yet she went over to the side. And like what it's almost known for, there's barely any cover in the Outlands, except for the mounds of termite places now...Sykara went around a huge skull, until she came to one of the spiny webs. She put her paw to one, hoping that someone wouldn't see her...

[Kinahra]

Kinahra ran as fast as she could chasing the animals that were supposed to feed her today. Almost catching up to one she could see the Outlands...
Can't go there...can't turn back...Ahh, come on Kina. Don't be a baby!
Mustering up all the courage she had she continued to follow the antelope across the so called 'border'. Looking back once she smiled.
This is exactly what Kiara did...
Laughing she turned away from the area she knew so well to step into foreign land.


|oohoohsee| Haha, sorry if I made some spelling errors... |oohoohsee|

[NightyByeSparrow]

One of her paws still in the web, Sykara's ears pointed slightly to the North, where she thought that she heard a faint, very faint, laugh. My ears are probably playing tricks on me.

[CheetahCat]

Sirom remained stationary, minding his own business for the most part and wasn't taking in account that another lion was suddenly approaching him. Not aware of this presence, the young lion was brought back into realty as he heard the other lion speak up and mention about who he is and what position he stands for this new pride. Surprised to even know there were another pride of lions living among these lifeless lands, Sirom felt uneasy about this lion but he knew that his chances of luring this lion away was slim. Who knows, perhaps Shani will provide him with some assistance for food and better shelter.

"Yes, the water has always been filthy and unpleasant." Sirom replied calmly, glancing over at Shani for the first time to get a better look of the other lion. To his surprise, he took into account of Shani's physique and well built frame, noticing how powerful this lion possessed. Sirom seated himself up straighter and nodded in a more polite way before introducing himself.

"My name is Sirom, I'm a rogue venturing around these lands and I tried my luck getting into the Pridelands one time but failed. Simba doesn't appreciate newcomers it seems. I'm kinda desperate though, I haven't eaten anything for a day now and I'm already feeling the effects of weariness." The young lion replied, staring into Shani's eyes.

After a few minutes of silence, Sirom briefly looked over in Shani's direction.

"So you lead a pride of Exiles? How many is in your pride? If you don't mind me asking. Perhaps we can help one another." Sirom suggested and showed a more friendly smile that plastered across his coal-black muzzle lips.

[KingKivuli]

meanwhile to the west of the pridelands, on the bank of a small river, a grey lion stood by waters edge. As the gentle morning breeze blew through his black mane, his body was relaxed, his breathing gentle as his fire red eyes were fixed on the river. He was fishing. Although a lion eating fish was very unheard of, Kivuli was a rogue. He lived off whatever nature could give him.

After patiently waiting half an hour eventually fish began swimming past. Kivuli set himself up for a catch. As the fish went by he swang his paw as fast and hard as possible. It landed on one of the bigger fish, killing it and knocking it clean out the water. 'Hmmmmm not bad but im still going to be hungry' he said as he set up for another strike

A short time later Kivuli had got himself 5 decent sized fish for him to feed on. It didnt take long for all 5 to be devoured by this monster of a lion. However despite his size the meal was fillng. Fully satisfied, Kivuli then looked east towards the Pridelands. His old home. It had been years, and now he was almost back

Not wanting to waste anymore time, Kivuli began trotting off towards the Pridelands slowly build to a steady running pace. As his paws smacked off the ground, the wind zipped through his fur, and the final part of his journey began

[Mike]

Shani was keenly interested by the fact that Sirom had already tried to enter the pridelands. That might be useful later on. For the present though, Shani was more concerned about the immediate issue of adding a new potential warrior to his pride. He hid a grin as he heard Sirom's next words, this was going to be easy. Shani wasn't a lion that often smiled, and he responded to Sirom's friendly attitude with a nod of respect.

"My pride is not as large or strong as Simba's, but we're tougher, being forced to live in harsh conditions. You would certainly be a valuable asset to the pride yourself. We don't have much to offer aside from mutual loyalty, but if you join you would be entitled to a share of our food, use of the waterhole, and so on."

[NightyByeSparrow]

Sykara had realized that the lions had noticed her by now. Soon, she decided to stubbornly remove her rather large paw from the web. As she did, a little bit of the web came off, tangled in her claws. The talking between the two lions, whoever they were, was increasing. The lioness looked quietly over her shoulder, seeking for a place to escape without making too much noise...she didn't like it here much, and she was still hungry.

[CheetahCat]

Sirom listened closely to what Shani was saying about his Pride. He kinda figured it wouldn't be large like Simba's but the thought of Shani's Pride being stronger and more enduring was good enough for him. For the most part, Sirom didn't really like Simba's attitude and the way how he was treating the Outlanders. Joining Shani's pride will definitely benefit him more and give him a better chance of survival in these harsh conditions. The young lion observed Shani once more, taking into account on what the Pride's main proposition is.

"I really appreciate your offer Shani, I'd be happy to join your pride and hopefully get to know a few more others. In regards to the share of food and water sources, I can eat and drink last. I'm capable of withstanding without food and water for a few days." Sirom replied and continued to illustrate a warm friendly smile. Making friends wasn't the hard part for him but getting one's trust is a different story for him, especially for what happened in the past.

Before things can fall silent again, Sirom's fuzzy brown ears perked up to ear something not too far from where he and Shani were stationed. Whatever caused this strange sound is cabalistic and hidden well. Sirom's eyes danced around in their surroundings, not able to see or sense anything at the moment. Hoping he wasn't the only one to hear such a strange noise, the young lion glanced back over to Shani.

"Hey Shani, did you hear something just now? It sounded like someone is moving around these parts. Did any of your Pride followed you here?" Sirom asked and raised a brow, giving his head a tilt with a disorientation plastered upon his furry face. Hopefully whoever it was isn't looking for any fight of some sorts. Something like this always seems to happen in the Outlands, whether it was for food or a small water source. In his current state, Sirom knew a battle now could be inconvenience for him, seeing how he wasn't in full strength. No matter what the outcome will be, he would sure to stand his ground and protect his new found friend at all costs.

[Mike]

Shani nodded and was about to accept Sirom into the pride, pleased with the newcomer's manners and selflessness, when he suddenly spoke again, about hearing movement. Shani was impressed, he hadn't heard anything, but concentrating he was able to make out the sounds of a very stealthy lion a short distance away.

"You're right." He muttered softly. "Let's move." The last word was spoken with a grunt of exertion as Shani pushed off with this hind legs and sprinted towards the sound, assuming Sirom would do the same. It could always be a fellow outsider, but their failure, whoever they were, to identify themselves was suspicious and there was no sense taking chances. He had barely gotten into his stride when he saw Skykara ahead and doing her best to flee.

"It's all right Skykara. It's me, Shani." he said, dropping into a slow jog that covered the rest of the distance between them. "Sirom," he called over his shoulder. "It's all right, This is Skykara"