Private: Upon New Horizons [Closed to Zoketi and Baya]

[Baya]

[If you so wish <3]

His eyes rested up on her while she slept. He gave her head a gentle lick, glad that she had stuck by him. Of course, they were cubhood friends. She did not need to make the sacrifice of coming out with him anyway. She could've stayed in the pride lands, and lived happily. This drove him to try and find a great place for them. He knew that she deserved it alot more than he did. So did his cubs to be. He gently rested his head atop of hers, and looked to the other lionesses whilst they entered. Adila was talking with the first lioness they had found, while the two other sisters were exchanging hushed words.

[Zoketi]

[Lol thanks. X3]

Vitani's breathing slowed as she dreamed.
She moved through the long, lush grass with ease. The sky was blue, dotted with fluffy clouds. The air was warm and breezy, gently tugging at Vitani's fur. She glanced back to Baya, following her at a slower pace. She grinned at him, tail high. The beautiful landscape called to her, and she bounded forwards.

Adimu snorted softly, green eyes flashing. "I feel like he's gonna be hard to get around to." She whispered to Adin. Her tail swished lightly.

[Writer's block is back. >.<]

[Baya]

[I feel your pain :3]

Adin frowned slightly. "I don't even think he likes us at all. Acts like all that matters to him is that mate of his...Normally a lion would father cubs for the whole pride, but is he going to leave us cub less? What can we do?" Adin asked in a hushed whisper.

"All we can do is hope some rogue passes by soon. Then again, he might just kill any cubs that aren't his own...this is quite the predicament." Adila pointed out.

//

The next morning, Baya awoke next to his mate and gazed around the moderately full den. He looked down to his mate, and gave her head a short lick. Today was the day he had to either figure out what was going on with the water, or pick a new direction for his pride to move in. Of course, he wanted Vitani's opinion, but he was thinking that if it was a simple blockade, he could remove it. He also remembered that the sisters mentioned something about Rhinos. That was a disturbing thought, and yet a bit exciting because of the potential fight that could break out.

[Zoketi]

[Happy Holidays by the way! c:]

"Hmm...I guess well have to just wait and see." Adimu sighed softly. She flicked her tail and glanced over at Baya and Vitani. A yawn escaped her jaws. "Let's get some rest."

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Vitani subconsciously felt something shift from beside her, and her tail curled tighter around her slim build. Something wet rasped her head, and she twitched faintly. She let her eyes open slowly, and the world came into focus. She raised her head, blinking away the sleep. Glancing over at Baya, her ears pricked. From his rather empty gaze, she guessed he was in deep thought.

[Baya]

He looked down to see her beautiful eyes staring up to him. A cackle rose through his throat, as he remembered the first time they had met. Those eyes were so filled with challenge and hate. He remembered that it was actually through fighting that they grew so close, and to like each other. Was that what drove his passion for battle? That it was something he shared so lovingly with her? Perhaps it was. Even as young cubs, the two were far closer to each other, more so than anyone else.

"Today we got to see if we can make this place liveable. If I can save us some of our time by solving a problem of some greedy creatures, it ain't any fur off my hide." Baya murmured as he looked down to his mate again, with a wide smirk.

"Besides, I'm eager to find out what any children of ours would look like." Baya purred, giving his mate a loving nuzzle.

[Zoketi]

Vitani blinked as his gaze shifted to hers. She smiled at him, her blue eyes twinkling with delight. She found memories in his gaze, of the time when the met and bonded. Vitani let out a soft rumbling noise in her throat, and was content to just gaze into Baya's eyes forever.

Her ears flicked at his sudden voice, and she returned the smirk, shaking away the loving moment and swiping her tongue around her lips. "Whatever works for you." She purred playfully in reply.

Her gaze dropped at his next comment. She returned the nuzzle, almost half-heartedly, and swallowed her fear. She was still so unsure about everything to do with cubs. The idea--simply of her own cubs, was unthinkable. She knew herself as a fighter...but a mother?