[Closed] Pride's Folly

[Songo]

Zira’s amber eyes gazed down upon the chatting lionesses and her ears perked forward as she heard Chucki complain to Sarafina about Sole’. “Let the battle begin.” Zira thought to herself. As she listened closely, she chuckled out loud as Nala joined their group.

Her tan colored tail swished beside her resting body and she looked towards where Nala left Sole’. She debated if she wanted to catch up with the Sole’ to talk more, befriending an outsider could come in handy real soon.

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Sole’ nodded as Nala spoke and gently stepped forward inside the cave, the scent of meat filled her nostrils and she stepped deeper. Her green eyes flickered as she looked around at the bones left over from past meals and she spotted the wildebeest in the corner. She made her way towards it and slowly started to devour the leftover meat, she could feel her belly aches seize. As she licked the bones clean Sole’ looked towards the entrance and stepped back out into the sunlight looking at Pride rock.

This was her new home and she felt content, her pink tongue slid out from her muzzle and licked off the extra blood. Sole’ gently made her way back towards Nala and Sarafina; she gave them a warm smile before speaking. “Where is the watering hole? I’d like to well clean up a little bit, I had no idea my fur was this matted.” she said softly with an embarrassed look crossing her face. Her green eyes glanced at Chuki and then she looked back to Nala as she waited.

[Mike]

"Mmm... Guilt doesn't make our portions bigger." Chuki mumbled, slightly abashed. Sarafina knew how to make a lioness want to share her wildebeest for sure. On reflection she supposed that it would be hard for her to turn the desperate lioness away as well. She was startled by Nala's voice nearby, and hoped that she hadn't caught that last comment.

"Aah, good morning Nala." Chuki said quickly with a bow. She knew that Nala wouldn't insist on these formalities, but she felt like a cub caught playing instead of sleeping, and it was still hard for her to become more relaxed where Simba and Nala were concerned. Especially Simba. She couldn't really speak to him without dropping the word "highness" a few times, in spite of the fact that she knew how much Simba was quietly amused by these antics. Old habits died hard, and in Chuki's experience, the King was someone to treat with the greatest respect, or else go hungry for the night... if you were lucky.

"I'm okay, thanks for asking." she said. "Sarafina and I were just talking about the newcomer. Gosh, she looks in bad shape huh?"

Chuki closed her mouth just in time to hear Sole's voice behind her, and her ears flew back to flatten against her head. She wished he could disappear. This was why her philosophy was usually that it was best to keep your mouth shut unless you're among people you know and trust.

[CheetahCat]

Observing Chuki's formal gesture, Nala giggled softly and lowered her creamy colored haunches to the ground gently.

"Aw, you don't have to show me any formal greetings Chuki. You're free to address me like any other lioness, regardless of my status in the pride." Nala affectionately said, still having a warm smile pasted across her ebony muzzle lips. It has been a few hours since Nala spoke with Chuki and it always felt comforting when she can have a small conversation in a time like this. She knew Chuki spotted Sole' wandering around and wondered how she felt about the newcomer. Not bringing the subject up right away, Nala paid attention to what Chuki was saying about Sole' and she couldn't help but frown openly.

"She does appear in bad shape unfortunately. I went ahead and gave her the rest of my wildebeest from the night before. That should keep her full till we go out to hunt later on. Also, Sole' gave mention that she's a skilled huntress so I'm thinking of bringing her along since we can really use more help around here." Nala said softly, keeping her attentive eyes on Chuki. Shifting positions to a more erect position, Nala pasted another affectionate smile across her inky, jet black muzzle lips before speaking up once more.

"Since we're on this subject Chuki, I was wondering, what is your personal opinion about Sole'? I'd love to hear what you have to say since you two seem alike in a way. To me, I think you two will get along quite fine and maybe Sole' can learn a few things from you since you're a skilled huntress yourself." Nala finished in a sweet manner tone, reclining herself back as she felt more relaxed.

Before any response could be made, Nala's fuzzy, creamy colored ears perked up to hear Sole's innocent sounding voice. Giving a quick glance in her direction, Nala moved herself up on all fours and formally greeted Sole' with a simple nod.

"It's great to see you again Sole'. Did that wildebeest fill you up?" Nala giggled cutely and showed more of her gracious side. Despite being queen, Nala always enjoyed expressing herself openly, especially in a amusing manner.

After their little greeting, Nala acknowledged Sole's inquiry about the waterhole.

"The waterhole isn't too far off from Pride Rock. Our drinking quarters is quite close and I'll be happy enough to show you where it is. Besides, I need to quench my thirst." Nala said affectionately, padding along over to where Sole' was stationed as she came to a full stop right beside the innocent lioness. Briefly looking over her lean shoulder, the young queen fixated her greenish-blue eyes on Chuki.

"Would you like to tag along with us Chuki? It'll be great start for you and Sole' to get to know each other much better." Nala suggested, motioning her right fore paw a little in hopes that the generous lioness will come along.

[Songo]

Sole’ listened closely to Nala, “That sounds really refreshing..” she replied. Sole’ stood patiently and waited to see if Chuki would enjoy tagging along. Sole’ noticed earlier that lioness seemed to look at her funny and she let out a deep sigh. ”˜This is how it all starts..’ she thought to herself.

“The wildebeest did a good job filling me up…I’m feeling better and more like myself already.” she answered smiling warmly back to Nala. The young lioness’s green eyes glanced towards the direction of the watering hole and her nose could faintly smell the cool water, she licked her muzzle in anticipation.

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Zira looked down on Nala smiling at Sole’ and she let out a low growl before lifting herself up to her paws and she stepped down from her ledge. She stepped up beside Sarafina and reclined to her hinds in front of the relaxing lioness, “So..Sarafina, What do you think of this Sole’? It seems Chuki already has a problem...” Zira stated quickly. “It’s a shame that they’re already complaining about another mouth to feed.”

Zira found herself gazing out on the pride lands and she missed being beside Scar in rain or sunshine, her claws slightly scratched the rock in anger. Zira’s mind started to race and she realized that once Nala left Sarafina would be left back at Pride Rock alone, a smirk crossed her muzzle.

[Moka]

Sarafina watched as Sole' ate the remains of the wildebeest. Her mind began to race as she thought of what would become of this new pride member. She continued watching Sole' as Nala asked Chuki to go with them to the water hole. Now that Sole's stomach was full, a proper cleaning would get her in tip top shape.

"Oh, I'm sure they're not complaining so much as just trying to adapt to changes. Changes are hard on everyone - but sometimes very necessary." she hinted. "The way I see it is we have a new huntress in the pride who is perfectly capable of carrying her own weight."

Sarafina sensed that the pride would soon go hunting again. Without an easy snack, the lionesses were sure to build up hunger. Sole' had a full stomach now, but Sarafina wondered if she would join the hunt with the other lionesses, or if she would sit out. The most critical time for a newcomer is within the first few days of joining the pride. The first impression is everything, and so far Sole' was doing a wonderful job. Sarafina just hoped she would continue lest the others were right about too many mouths to feed.

[Songo]

” Oh..Sarafina..It’s such a gift that you have.” she cooed sarcastically towards the older lioness. “Seeing the good in every lion that passes by..” she added as she made her way down Pride Rock.

Zira couldn’t stand being around these pathetic lionesses anymore, “I’m going for a walk..” she said throwing her words behind her. Her claws dug into the earth as she stepped around the land, blowing off steam and thinking of a plan. As Zira continued to travel she made her way towards the elephant grave yard, her amber eyes noticing the hyena’s scrounging for food.

The lioness took note of the elephant grave yard and glanced towards the outlands, “I refuse to be exiled to the outlands…” she growled into the open air. Zira’s forepaw lifted as she slashed at a dead tree trunk with her claws, “Scar…this one is for you my love” she hissed as her eyes found their way back to pride rock, a laugh slipping from her brown muzzle.


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Sole’ looked to Zira talking to Sarafina and she watched the lioness disappear from the opposite way they seemed to be heading. Sole’ looked to Nala, “What is it with that lioness..?” Sole’ asked softly trying not to be rude. Sole’s ebony hued tail flickered behind her slowly as they waited for Chuki to answer Nala’s question. Her green eyes went back to Nala, ”Is she always so…” Sole’ couldn’t seem to find the right word, ”Bitter…mean?” she questioned curiously.

[CheetahCat]

While Nala and Sole' waited patiently for Chuki's reply, they noticed that Zira was making her way over towards their small group. Nala's eyes became attached on Zira as she started a conversation with her mother which was quite hard to understand due to it being more quiet and personal. The small chattering between both lionesses made Nala feel uneasy having a sense it may had to do with Sole'. Minding her own business for now, Nala waited patiently for their conversation to come to an end as she lowered her creamy colored haunches to the ground, knowing it may take some time before they can head on out to the pride's drinking quarters.

After some time and Zira's sour muzzle ceasing, Nala watched on as Zira made her depart away from everyone. A low sigh escaped Nala's ebony muzzle lips as she shook her head cheerlessly. Turning her focus back to Sole', Nala paid attention to what the lioness was asking in regards to Zira.

"Zira... How can I put it... She tends to complicate things. Her attitude isn't the best and we've kinda grown use to it overtime. Don't mind her too much sweetie, just ignore Zira for now. She must be having a bad start is all."

Nala pasted an compassionate smile across her jet black muzzle lips as she turned her attention to her mother now.

"I'm sorry you had to experience that side of Zira mother. I don't know why she seems so uptight about things. Are you going to be okay?" Nala asked lovingly as her thin, creamy tail lightly tapped the chilled rocky surface.

Fixating her forest colored eyes back on Chuki, Nala wondered if the lioness was going to tag along with them or not.

[Buffy]

[[OOC: Sorry I haven't posted yet guys. Schools been insane and to be honest. It's kinda scary to be in an RP with all these great RP-ers! And I mean GREAT!!]]

Simba had slept in unusually late that morning, which was now turning into afternoon. He looked around and saw no one and nothing. He had slept later than he thought. The den was warmer than it usually was when he awoke, so he knew he had to get out from his nice den and into the world where his duties as king awaited him. He rised from where he had spent the night and gave a big stretch before slowly walking out and looking at the Pridelands. It was a heated day as usual, and he decided that some morning refreshments would be a good idea. He then walked down Pride Rock and headed for the waterhole.

[Mike]

Chuki found herself nodding at Nala's description of Zira almost witthout realizing it. Trust Nala to know the ins and outs of how each member under her care worked. She was really a sharp queen, from her mind to her hunting skills.

"I'll come." Chuki softly but clearly. She didn't see any harm in making a trip, and she was a little wary of remaining at Pride Rock with Zira and Kura hanging around. They were just about ready to leave when Simba finally made an appearance, emerging from his den and beginning to make his way down Pride Rock towards them. He probably was headed for the waterhole as well, or so Chuki figured. She knew that Nala would greet him and have him join them, but today there was a new lioness with them. Chuki wasn't sure how Simba would react.

"That's Simba." Chuki said to Sole in a slightly awed and hushed voice. "It looks like you'll be able to meet him now."

Chuki kept her eyes on Simba as he approached them, realizing that Nala had probably already spotted her mate by this time. Simba and Nala had a bond that any pride member could be envious of. Sometimes it almost seemed that they could hear each others thoughts.

[CheetahCat]

Nala pasted an affectionate smile across her ebony muzzle lips from Chuki's reply. If anyone could make a newcomer feel more at ease around Pride Rock, it definitely was Chuki. Nala glanced over towards Pride Rock and spotted her mate making his descend. Time already went by a few hours and the sun clearly signified that. Keeping her sapphire eyes anchored on the lion she loved so deeply in life, Nala turned her attention back to Sole' and Chuki before speaking in a gentle tone.

"I'll be right back you two, I have to discuss something with my mate."

Nala bowed considerately and departed away from both lionesses. Approaching over towards her mate, Nala smiled even bigger as she pressed her slender, attractive and well curved furry body against her loving mate to showcase how much she deeply loved him.

"It's about time you woke up sleepy head, did you have a dream?" The queen jokingly said, lightly pressing one of her creamy fore paws against Simba's silky, reddish mane to smoothly straighten it out. Straightening out majority of her mate's mane, Nala leaned in and gave her mate's furry orange cheeks affectionate licks to show how much she adored him. Keeping her loving gaze fixated on her mate's seductive eyes, Nala spoke up in a more serious but delightful tone.

"I need to discuss something important with you sweetie. You see, a new lioness stumbled upon our lands in bad shape. She looked awful and needed help. I gave her some leftovers of our wildebeest since the poor thing was starving. I'm sure you won't mind. I've also discussed the new lioness with my mother, Chuki and Zira. They don't seem to mind of her joining our pride but I was more concerned on what your thoughts are? I know that you're our King and I've been waiting for you to wake up to ask you... Would you let Sole' join our growing pride?"

Nala shifted her position a little, sinking her furry body closer against the love of her life.

"I was also thinking... Since Chuki, Sole' and I are going to the waterhole, would you like to tag with us? I'm sure Sole' would love to meet you, she's very friendly and compassionate." Nala giggled and nuzzled into her mate's fluffy, crimson mane.