[Closed] Little Stranger (Taraji Chapter 1)

[KingKivuli]

Kivuli Watched as the young lioness was walking towards her. On her way he noticed she started to wobble a bit. Not sure that she was aware Kivuli called out to her Watch out Mila i think you about to..... his words were too late. The young lioness has fallen in the water ..slip Kivuli finished his sentence. He waited for her to come back and when she did, her body was completely drenched. Kivuli could not help it. He burst out laughing at her slight misfortune. Even Mila yelling it was not funny made him laugh more.

The lioness then began to run her body against his, making his side equally as wet as her. You know i dont usually let others this close. But for you i can make an acception Kivuli then snuggled into her and place his paw round her back to warm her up. He was getting wet and did not care, as long as she was ok. Looking down at her he asked. You still want to hunt with me?

[NightmareMoon]

Mila snickered at how Kivuli was flirting with her a bit. She didn't mind it. Also, Mila didn't feel Kivuli move away from her, so she used this to her advantage. In an attempt to get away from the cool brisk wind, she snuggled close to Kivuli, attempting to transfer any access water of hers onto him and to have some of his precious body heat. She didn't feel any reason why this should be unacceptable, as she didn't see Kivuli a way that it WOULD be unacceptable for her.

"Hmm.. well can I use you to warm me up? I need to dry off and get warm again, that is if you don't mind waiting for me. I don't want to do anything while wet and cold." She said, with a grin plastered on her muzzle.

[KingKivuli]

Kivuli felt the cold ampness of Mila across the side of his fur. Usally he would not allow someone get so close to him. Kivuli was a self confessed loner and much enjoyed doing things alone with no help. However Mila was different. Kivuli dont not mind her company and would be glad to help her out. Looking at her with those red eyes of his he said Of course i can wait for you. Take what time you need He then snuggled in a bit closer to give her more warmth

[Mike]

Rafiki's heart warmed to see the effect his news had on Nala. With the lioness pleasantly buried in her own memories Rafiki took a moment to gather a few of the sticks he'd dropped and took the coconut under his arm. He planned to leave Nala then to allow her to have her reunion with her son, but just then Nala spoke again, wondering what she should do with her new found information. Rafiki rolled his eyes as he transferred his staff to the arm that was already burdened with sticks and coconut. He took hold of one of the many vines that filled his tree with his free hand as an assist, then paused and turned to Nala.

"Pah, time erases even dose memories we would wish to hold on to." Rafiki said as casually as he ever said anything. He then started to haul himself quickly up the tree. Over his shoulder he called down to Nala before disappearing entirely. "And as to what you should do, isn't dat obvious? Tell him he is your son!"

[KiarasMate]

Seeing that Rafiki was in a hurry to leave, Nala didn’t bother to ask him anything else as she nodded and called back up towards the top of the massive baobab tree.

”I understand. Thank you for everything Dear. I’ll come back in a few moons for another check up if you don’t mind. See you then.”

Upon stating this, Nala turned around and began to casually make her way back towards Pride Rock, thinking about what Rafiki had said and if it would truly be as easy as simply telling Kopa that he was her son. Would he even believe her? It was worth a shot at least in her mind and she would have to speak with her mate in regards to the subject of Kopa once more, as their previous conversation about him had been cut short due to the arrival of Kivuli to the main den.

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Simba had been atop Pride Rock for a little while now, hoping to see any signs of his missing mate. Beginning to worry about where she might be, Simba turned to the only pride member who was around, rising to his paws once more and making his way back into the main den as he headed towards where Vitani was dozing at. In any case, Simba would have never bothered any member of his pride who was asleep, but in this case, he had to make an exception. Reaching out a fore paw, Simba lightly nudged Vitani as he spoke in a gentle, but concerned voice.

”Hey, Vitani, Sorry to wake you, but Nala doesn’t seem to be here and I don’t think she came back last night. Do you have any idea where she might be?” Simba asked, a hopeful look noticeable in his eyes as he stared at the sleepy faced lioness.

[Mike]

Vitani's head jerked reflexively into the air at Simba's gentle nudge. "Wha?" she asked sleepily. Her eyes flew open after a couple blinks. It was morning, and Simba was asking about his mate. In her fuzzy state Vitani nonetheless remembered her promise to Nala, and took a moment to wake fully up before answering. She found it odd that Nala would not only stay outside the entire night, but also be absent in the morning.

"Oh, Good morning Simba." she said once she felt conscious enough to greet her king. She frowned at his question. "Hmm. I can't say that I know. There are a lot of newcomers running around this place though, and Nala takes her duties as a host seriously." Vitani recognized the truth in her own words and realized that this would be a good excuse not only for Nala's absences, but for the toll carrying a cub would be taking on her. "Though if she's been out all night trying to make them comfortable I don't see how she'll be able to hunt all day. She pushes herself too hard to take care of this pride Simba, sometimes I worry about that."

Vitani climbed to her feet. The opportunity had presented itself for her to mention a subject that had been at the tip of her tongue for the last day or two. It was important to her, and only as an added bonus did it also ease Nala's difficult position, completely throwing the conversation in a new direction.

"Speaking of which Simba, I've been meaning to say; I'd like to lead a group of huntresses to supplement Nala's team." Vitani's words sounded a bit direct and awkward as they left her mouth, so she hastened to back them up. "I may not be the oldest, or the most experienced, but I am one of the best. I can find food where few others can because of my life in the outlands, and just yesterday I brought down a gazelle for us solo."

Running out of words, Vitani fell silent, anxious about Simba's reaction, but she kept her face as near to impassive as she could manage.

[Lodrill]

Rahina perked her ears and rose to her paws too. She flanked Kopa and watched the two lions at the water hole.
"Does not look like her if you ask me. This lioness for instance seems a lot younger than this Nala yesterday. And didn't she mistake you for her mate? This lion does even look close as good as you. Not to say that he does not resemble you one bit in color of the fur or else." Rahina purred and licked the cheek of Kopa.

"Are you sure you do not want to rest a bit more? You must have been awake the whole night..." and a bit more silent she added "... and only because I fell asleep so deeply. I am sorry for that."

Rahina's head snuggled up to Kopas head and she purred into his ear.

[KiarasMate]

Looking a bit perplexed by what Vitani had stated, knowing that his mate did make an extra effort to ensure that any new member to the pride felt more than welcomed, yet also knowing that she would never stay out all night just to do so and without even saying a word to him in regards to doing so. Vitani’s comment about his mate’s status within the hunting party seemed to snap him back into the present as Simba interjected.

”I think you know as well as I do Vitani, about how much The Hunting Party means to Nala. I think she’d rather give up being queen than let herself be replaced in that aspect. Why do you suddenly suggest this anyways? Nala is getting on in seasons, much like I am, but she still seems very lively to me. Has she told you something that I should know about? Forgive me for being skeptical, but it just doesn’t seem as though Nala would want to leave The Hunting Party unless there was a very valid reason for doing so.”

Watching Vitani’s facial expressions closely, Simba awaited a response from her, unsure of what exactly had brought on this sudden change in Vitani’s nature. Typically, she was more than happy just being a stand in scout and from time to time, a replacement hunter for any of the other lionesses that might fall ill or need time off from The Hunting Party, so for Vitani to wish to take charge of The Hunting Party altogether, brought an air of suspicion to Simba’s mind.

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Purring happily as he felt his mate’s loving gesture, Kopa leaned in to nuzzle his beloved mate, licking her softly along the cheek as he spoke quietly.

”Suppose your right Hina. I’m still quite tired actually so my mind is really slow right now. I probably should have figured that out myself.”

Playfully wrapping his fore legs around his precious lioness, Kopa gently pulled her down to the den floor as he nuzzled her once again, speaking in a hushed voice.

”I could use a bit more rest my precious, but only if you’ll snuggle with me.” Kopa stated, lightly pressing his muzzle lips against Rahina’s as he locked them in a loving embrace, lightly trailing his fore paws along the length of her soft, furry side.

[Lodrill]

Rahina snuggled up against Kopa not caring about that they were still in sight of the yet not known lions at the water hole. She returned the kiss of Kopa and purred in joy.

[KiarasMate]

Closing his eyes as he rested his muzzle close to his mate’s, feeling her soft breath upon his sensitive whiskers, taking in her enjoyable scent as he slowly started to drift back to sleep, Kopa stayed oblivious from the events outside, the sounds of laughter and splashing lightly ringing in his ears as new and more pleasant dreams started to fill his thoughts.