by KiarasMate » June 23rd, 2009, 11:41 pm
Feeling the need to return to her adopted daughter’s side as soon as possible, Kiara’s meal was rushed to say the least as the famished princess downed a good helping of the delicious buffalo meat, still upholding her dainty feeding habits as not to embarrass herself in front of the new members of the pride. After a short while and with her belly filled, Kiara stepped back from the carcass, licking her muzzle clean in satisfaction before leaning in to whisper to her mate, who was still savoring his supper.
”I’m going to take Cutie back to our den Honey. I think she’ll be more comfortable there if she wakes up, since there won’t be so many new faces around and I don’t want her to get spooked like last time. Just meet me when you’re done eating.”
Giving her mate’s saturated muzzle a loving lick, Kiara smiled happily at him before she turned her attention to Gumu and Daxis before speaking once more.
”It was very nice to meet you Daxis, and you too Gumu.” Kiara stated, giving Gumu a rather prolonged stare and smile before she moved off, giving her father a tender nuzzle before making her way back to her mother’s side, gently picking up the slumbering cub by her nape and silently took her leave.
It was a bit chilly outside now that the sun had retreated below the horizon. The stars seemed to sparkle in the dark canvas of the nights sky as Kiara made her way back to where her and her mate’s den was located, not too far from the main den of Pride Rock. Being as careful as she could as not to disturb her daughter’s sleep, Kiara moved along until she was safely tucked into the familiar surroundings of her den. She was pleased that they had recently tidied up the place, as there was plenty of room to relax now. Taking up a leisurely spot on the soft sleeping pelt that she and Kovu typically slept upon, the caring princess set her adorable daughter down as she made herself comfortable, snuggling in nice and close to her cherished cub, feeling the combination of both being stuffed from meat and exhausted from a long day, starting to register now as she closed her eyes and began to drift off to sleep, murmuring softly to her daughter as she did so.
”Good night my sweet little cub. Hopefully you’ll be able to tell me your name soon and hopefully we’ll have a great future together. I will do my best to raise you just as good as my mom and dad raised me. With your father’s help of course too.”
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Watching her daughter depart and being freed from cub sitting duties now, Nala decided that she would take her fair share of the meal now. Moving in, the cream colored queen took up a spot next to Gumu, giving him a friendly smile before she started eating. At around the same time, Simba had reached his limits on what his stomach could handle, moving away from the remaining meat as he lazily flopped himself upon the den floor, letting out a satisfied belch that seemed to rock the cavern itself. Placing a paw over his muzzle with a sheepish grin, the king politely excused himself before resting his head down upon his fore paws. Blushing from her mate’s antics, Nala continued to enjoy her dinner as her eyes drifted over to where Vitani had gone off to. For the short time that Vitani, Kovu and the other Outlanders had been accepted into the Pride, it was Nala that seemed to befriend each and every one of them, as was her typical friendly nature. Sensing that something was bothering her fellow lioness and seeing as she was content with eating now, she stepped away from the buffalo and made her way over to where Vitani was laying, taking a seat as she spoke quietly to her, trying to keep her voice as low as possible to keep their conversation private.
”Something on your mind Tani? You seem a bit tense. Care to talk about it?”