[Private] KingKivuli, Zeke and Amanda

[Panda-chan]

Amanda looked up at the great king with a mixture of fear and trust. Simba was like a father to her, but he was also their pride's king and guardian, and probably didn't have time for silly little cubs like her. She almost never got to talk to him one on one. He always had more important business to take care of, such as dealing with a hyena intrusion or making sure their food wasn't running short. Usually whenever he passed by, she and her friends would stop their games and scramble for cover. Amanda now felt a bit more mature. Somehow, meeting Kivuli had changed her from being a carefree little cub to a wise young lioness, at least for a while.
"I really don't know, sir." she told him truthfully. "When we came back, we found him here waiting for us, so we assumed he must have gone off and done something bad." she hung her head in shame. "I'm really sorry Your Majesty. Please don't punish my mom. She was just looking out for the well-being of our pride."
Amanda looked out into the drenched savannah. The thunderstorm was getting worse. But she didn't care. She just wanted everything to return to normal again.

[KingKivuli]

Simba looked at Amanda. The king was deeply annoye dwith what happened. Even though he knew nothing of Kivuli, Simba was positive Kivuli would not betray them. Not after all that had happened. Simba spoke soft words 'I wont punish your mother, but i am annoyed she would do this to anyone.' Simab looked out to the savannah with Amanda the rain was coming hard again 'Thank you Amanda for being honest. If you have any problems come and find me' He simled 'Run along to your friend im sure he will enjoy your presence'

[Zeke]

Zeke watched the events unfold at a distance, yet stayed hidden under cover of his surroundings. His claws were fully extended and he was itching the jump in and defend his old friend, but he knew the fight wouldn't last long. Before he knew it, the fight had settled and the dominant male stood before the brawlers and ordered them off. He saw Kivuli collapse and stood up in plain sight, worried about his friend. Zeke realized that he could have compromised his position and quickly lay down again, staying still until the pride was out of sight.

[Panda-chan]

Amanda walked back inside. Most of the lionesses were sitting around licking themselves as though nothing had happened. Except Semira. When she saw her daughter enter the cave, she ran over and hugged her.
"Oh Amanda, I'm so sorry. I don't know what came over me." she said. Amanda broke free. "Kivuli's the one you should be apologizing to, not me." she said, half-annoyed. "Because of you, he doesn't trust us anymore. He'll probably want to leave as soon as his wound gets healed."
Semira looked saddened so Amanda continued, "But I talked to Simba and he said you won't be punished. He's just really disappointed." Amanda came over to her mother and nuzzled her. Her mother nuzzled her back and stood up. "No use letting all this zebra go to waste." she said half to herself. All the lionesses seemed to have heard her because they all trotted over to have some. Amanda ran over to Kivuli first.
His face was gaunt and pale as a ghost. He was as motionless as a rock. If it hadn't been for his slow, heavy breathing, Amanda would have thought he was dead. She looked at the ghastly face of her unconcious friend, trying to believe that he would make it. She didn't want him to die so soon, just when she'd met him. He'd been so friendly, so understanding, so brave.... A single tear trickled down the face of the young cub. She gave Kivuli a small lick on his cheek, then slowly walked over towards the feasting lionesses.

[KingKivuli]

Kivuli suddenly burst into life and greeted the room with yells of pain and hurt before laying down and breathing deep 'Where am i? Amanda where are you?' he was cleary in a state of cinfusion and did not know what to do

Simba was outside looking around the nearby area. It all seemed clear until a movement caught his eye. As Simba turned he saw a lion jump up and then back again. Simba went down and approached the stranger 'Who are you? What are you doing here?' He asked

[Zeke]

Zeke saw the male approaching him and though of running for a second, but was concerned about his friend. Zeke stood up before the male as he padded up to him. As he neared him, Zeke could tell that he was larger than the red-maned lion. The lion spoke once and Zeke remained quiet, glaring at him until he repeated his questions with more agression. Zeke took his time in replying and spoke cooly with great composure. "My name is Zeke. I am a rouge, I go where I please."

[Panda-chan]

"Kivuli you're-OOF!" Amanda cried, the breath knocked out of her. She had been about to run over to Kivuli when Semira's paw had shot out to stop her. "What?" she asked her mother. Semira just shook her head. "He needs time to heal." she replied simply. "You always say that!" Amanda said angrily. What was her mother's problem?
"Amanda, now is not the time to argue. Just take this piece of zebra over to Kivuli." Semira handed her a piece of meat. It was an entire leg. Amanda had never carried anything so big. So she dragged it along the ground instead, heaving and puffing until a lioness ran over to help her. When the meat was finally brought to Kivuli, he practically inhaled it. Two more had to be sent to him before he finally lay his head down to rest. Amanda sat in front of him, giggling. "You eat big." she laughed, then caught her mother frowning at her.

[KingKivuli]

Kivuli, now back in his normal state, sat up and looked down at Amanda and giggled 'I sure do' he said 'Thanks Amanda i neded that' Kivuli looked over at Semira 'Thank you for the food, I am much better now. Im sorry you had to see that, especially you Amanda'

Simba as still glairng at the young lion outside. Simba dd not know if he could be trustd. The fact that the young male tryed to conceal himself made Simba supicious 'You maybe a rouge but these are my lands, and you just skulking around has me wodering your intensions. So ill ask again. What re you doing here?'

[Zeke]

"It has come to my attention that you have a friend of mine under your "care," yet it seems like there has been a bit of trouble. Your hospitality is questionable if you let your lionesses attack an injured traveler," Zeke said, glancing at the large rock in the distance.

[KingKivuli]

These comments just got Simba frustrated 'What happes in MY pride is my buisness.' Simba then realised that Zeke had been watchng the prides movements 'Why are you spying on us?' He snarled 'And who is this friend?'