[Private] KingKivuli, Zeke and Amanda

[Zeke]

Just as he began to gain the upperhand, Zeke was hit behind with a wall of claws and teeth and he could no longer hold his own. As he was pinned, the lionesses continued to hack and scratch at him, tearing at his skin and muscle until he no longer had the strength to resist. He was fading in and out of consciousness, pain shooting through every limb in his being, leaving him a bloody heap of fur and flesh, sprawled across the ground. Their words were nothing but small hums that slowly blew past his ear. No matter how hard he tried to stay awake, darkness' black curtain persisted to fall on him until he finally passed out.

[KingKivuli]

Kivuli watched as the cubs went off to play. He then walked over to Simba who had taken a beating but was still ok 'Simba. Please dont be too harsh on Zeke. I know exactly what hes going through we both have the same past. I wold have done what he did today had our roles beeen reversed' Kivuli was trying to save hs friend from more pain

Simba was not all happy and was wondering what made those two friends 'Why are you friends with him, he seems so aggressive ang angry. Ad whats this past you speak of?'

Kivuli sighed and sat down 'We were both part of a Pride. Small in number but we made up for it in speed and strength. Then we gotattacked and a wild fire surrounded us. Me and Zeke managed to escape the flames but we never met till now' Kivuli then looked over at Simba 'That was nearly a year ago, Zeke as still very young. He lost all his friends and has been alone since'

Simba looked back at Kivuli 'I feel sypathy from your story, but he was way out of line. He was sneaking around my lands, and then he insulted me and the pride, where there should have been respect' Simba looked down and saw the cubs playing 'I wont risknyone geting hurt'

'I understand' spoke Kivuli 'But let this be known, i am not leave my frind to rot away. I will helphim recover and you cant stop me' Kiuli stood up and walked in the cave to see his friend

[Panda-chan]

Amanda watched the adults talking while Fura toyed with a small black pebble. Now and then it would slip her grasp and she would wrestle with it again. It was amazing how that cub could keep herself entertained.
Just then, Semira called Amanda over. "Amanda, you haven't eaten all day!" she scolded as Amanda trotted up. "Aren't you hungry?"
Amanda opened her mouth to reply but her stomach's grumbling was far louder. Sighing, Semira pushed a small piece of zebra meat toward her. "Eat it, you look half-starved." Amanda looked down at the zebra and felt sick at the memory of the hunt. "I'm not hungry mom." she said, pushing it away.
"Don't be silly, dear. You're as thin as a stick." her mother said. Then, seeming to have read her mind, she added more gently, "This one was old anyway. It was going to die soon."
Reluctantly, Amanda took back the zebra she had pushed away. When she was done, she walked over to Fura, who was done playing with her pebble. "Let's go splash in the puddles!" said Fura excitedly. Amanda just shook her head and kept on walking. She stopped when she arrived in front of Simba.
"Sir?" she asked him timidly. The great king looked down. Amanda gulped. She would never stop being afraid of him. "How's Zeke? Is he gonna die?" she asked, her eyes wide with fear.

[KingKivuli]

Simba looked at the young cub and saw the fear that she emitted. He didnt want to hurt her feelings. Dispite what happpened she still seemed to have a soft spot for Zeke due to him being Kivulis friend. Simba decided to take it easy 'He will be fine hes just badly beaten and needs rest' Simba looked outover the savannah. The sun was beginning to set and the evening breeze bagan to blow 'You should be getting ready to settle down the sun is setting'

Meranwhile Kivuli shoved his way past the lionesses in order to see his friend 'Semira, leave us. I will watch him' He said

[Panda-chan]

Semira looked haughtily at Kivuli as he pushed his way past the lionesses. "I still don't trust you, rogue." she said menacingly as he brushed by. The other lionesses hissed in agreement.

Amanda was reassured by this answer. She wanted to ask what had caused the fight but she didn't want to make Simba mad and besides she knew she'd be too scared to ask anyway. So she nodded slightly and left to go find Kivuli instead.

[KingKivuli]

Kivuli turned to Semira 'What do you want from me? I saved you daughter twice, and i never went to another pride like you accused me of. Let me be with my friend we have a long history and i wish for tiem alone. Is that too much to ask? Nothing will happen. Hes out of it and my leg is still bad so i cant go no where'

Simba paced around thinking about these two new lions. Kivuli was kind hearted and didnt want any bother. He had saved Amanda several times with no reasoning other than he wanted to. Zeke on the other paw seemed brutal and relentless. Simba didn tlike his attitiude but then Kivuli's story played in Simbas mind. Was it true. Had they been in such a terrible accident? If so the maybe Zekes rage was more justified then previously thought

[Panda-chan]

"You want something from this pride and I know it. You and that other lion are planning some sort of attack on our pride. Well, we're not as stupid as you think. Just stay away from us, especially my daughter!" Semira growled, claws retracting. Her ears twitched as she heard the soft padding of pawsteps on the ground and she knew it was her daughter. Shooting one last cold look at Kivuli, she and the other lionesses left.

Amanda walked up to where Kivuli was standing next to Zeke. "How's he doing now?" she asked softly. Suddenly Simba's words didn't seem all that reassuring, especially nowseeing the condition Zeke was in. He had been out cold for nearly an hour, and much of his once clean brown fur was now scarred, torn, and bloody. The sight made Amanda almost retch.

[KingKivuli]

Kivuli looed down at Amanda, then over at his blod beaten friend 'He will be ok. The lionesses gave him a good beating. He needs rest' Kivuli then looke dover his shoulder at Semira. He urned back fround and sighed 'You mum still does not trust me, she haes me. After all i have done. Maye once Zeke is well i should leave with him. It seems to be the best solution' Kivulididnt want to hear himself say that, but he knew it was the truth

Simba has heard the small argument that took place in the cave. Simba had had enough and went inside. Kivuli was at the back with Amanda and Zeke. The lioness were further forward. Simba then spotted Semira among the group 'Semira!' He called 'Outside i want a word with you' SImba turned round and headed back out

[Panda-chan]

Amanda's eyes widened in shock. "No! Kivuli, I want you to stay! Please don't leave." she begged. "My mom's always mistrustful of strangers. Don't worry, she and the other lionesses will get used to you!" Amanda looked up at him with large teary eyes, trying her best to look as innocent as possible. This trick usually worked with her mother when she wanted to get something out of her, but she would only turn to it as a last resort.

Semira groaned. She had a feeling she knew what this "talk" would be about. Grudgingly, she got up and followed Simba outside.

[KingKivuli]

Kivuli looked down at the teary cub. He didnt want to leave but at the same time he didnt want trouble. He thought for a while and made his decision 'Ok Amanda i will stay for you' He huged the cub on his leg

Outside Semira came and sat by Simba. He had a very annoyed look on his face 'Semira what is your problem with Kivuli? He has done nothing wrong. He has saved your daughter on serverl occasions, all his moves aree justified and yet you are complete hostile agaisnt him. Why?'