[Closed] Little Stranger (Taraji Chapter 1)

[KiarasMate]

Seeing the condition that the young cub was in, as well as the sincerity in his mate’s voice, Kopa nodded and abruptly took his leave, making his way up the slope leading to the main den, disappearing within it moments later. Taking note of everything that was going on in the main den, remembering that there were some injured lionesses that were made mention of previously, Kopa stepped lightly, passing by a younger couple of lions who he wasn’t familiar with, who seemed to be enjoying a meal together. Passing them with merely a friendly smile as a greeting, Kopa continued further into the main den, spotting more movement deeper in.

As his eyes adjusted better to the dark environment around him, Kopa spotted another pair of lions, one of which he recognized as being neighbors to where he and Rahina stayed, as his grey fur was a dead giveaway. Still, not being the subject he was here to find and seeing as he was wrapped up with the attention of the younger looking lioness beside him, Kopa let the pair be without disturbing them as his eyes spotted the familiar looking outline of Nala, who seemed to be busy assisting another older looking lioness. Making his way quietly up to her, Kopa spoke in a low tone, as not to bother any of the other pride members who were present.

”Excuse me Queen Nala, but your assistance is needed outside. My mate, Rahina, has come across a cub, who seems to be in not so good condition and she requested that I come and find you for help.”

Hearing Kopa’s request, Nala nodded as she quickly finished patching up Vitani’s wounds with the last of the strong smelling herbs before she nodded to Kopa to lead the way. Taking her subtle hint to heart, Kopa made his way back to where he had left his beloved lioness and the new cub, followed closely by the cream colored queen.

Upon spotting the cub tucked in between Rahina’s fore legs, Nala looked puzzled as she spoke in a low and gentle voice to Rahina, discretely wiping her paws off in the grass to rid herself of the pungent smelling herbs that remained on her paws, just in case she would have to handle the young cub.

”I don’t think this cub belongs to any of our pride members here Rahina. Where did you find her and did you see anything or anyone else around?”

Taking a seat close to Rahina, Nala gave the young cub a thorough scanning over with her eyes, noting the visible birthmark that set the young cub apart, making Nala recall the odd birthmark that was also visible on Taraji.

[LionPrincess]

As Almasi saw another lioness walking towards her she paniced and tryed to stand and run but failed and fell back down, as all of these unfamilliar faces looked down at her the little furball quivered "are you going to kill me" she cryed, a tear rolling down her cheek, the little lioness was absilutly terrified, she had lost her mother and now she thought she would surley too be killed

[KiarasMate]

Hearing the little cub’s trembling voice, sensing the fear and anxiety she was feeling, Nala quickly adjusted her position, laying down in the grass below to make herself look less intimidating to the young cub, smiling warmly at her as she spoke softly.

”Don’t worry Hun, no one is going to hurt you here. You’re safe now, just take it easy.”

Also sensing the stress that the cub was feeling, Kopa backed off leaving the lionesses to deal with the new found infant, knowing that they could handle the situation without him. Taking a seat about half way up the slope leading to the main den, Kopa merely observed the scene before him, staying quiet as not to frighten the young cub further.

[LionPrincess]

Almasi was confused, nobody had ever been nice to her before, she looked at Nala With her big blue eyes that were still full of tears "my...my...the...the hyenas killed my Mommy" she cryed as she snuggled into Rahina's forepaw, the little cub finally felt safe

[Lodrill]

Laini sighed and smiled at Daxis. He really tend to make himself dirty a lot. "Well, I think we better go back to our den before it get's crowded here. And there you will have to clean yourself again..." she just said turning to the entrance to leave. Nala and Kopa padded out some time ago and she hoped to be able to leave before even more were to go in or out.

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Rahina looked with a thoughtful glare to the small cub at her chest. She had her own bad experience of hyenas. "These damn cowards." she whispered and pet the head of the cub. "Luckily you got out of there uninjured." she said a bit louder with her warm voice and looked at the part of her scar that was visible on her own foreleg and paw next to the cub.

Rahina looked up to Nala again and aswered her question. "I just had seen her by chance due it was pretty far. It was towards to borders aproximate a mile into the sunset." she reported while she still was caressing the head of the cub.
"What do you think we should do with the little one?" Rahina asked. "I really thought it might have been one of the prides cubs and that was why I rushed there." Rahina knew that normally a pride did not really care about cubs of other prides. But this pride seemed a bit different already because she heart that Taraji had been found also. Rahina was a bit happy about being able to lay down because of the cub. She was prett exhausted and her body only slowly gained back the energy she had to spend for the run. She felt that she really had exploited her body too much this day as it seemed. She thought about Nalas words to take it easier because in the state she was any stress was not good. She chuckled a bit at the thought how easy she had taken it today.

[KiarasMate]

Nala’s heart sank from hearing what had happened to the little cub’s mother. While pride life was good for her and her fellow pride members, the cream colored queen knew as well as anyone else, that not all creatures were as fortunate as they themselves were. Trying her best not to show her emotions of sadness from the loss of the young cub’s parental figure, more so to keep the little cub from feeling even worse, Nala replied in her typical motherly fashion.

”I’m very sorry to hear that Little One but you don’t have to be scared here. You’re among friends with us and we will happily take care of you if you’d like to stay with us. My name is Nala. What might your name be Hun?”

While waiting for the little cub’s response, Nala whispered softly to Rahina.

”You did the right thing Rahina by bringing her here. She doesn’t appear to be in that bad of shape, but I couldn’t say for sure, how long she would have lasted on her own, so it’s a good thing you did what you did. I’m pretty sure Simba won’t mind her staying, at least, with a bit of convincing that is.”

[KingKivuli]

Kivuli went behind Mila and lay down, snuggling into her. He placed his front paw over Mila's and leaned his head over to see into her eyes. She looked so tired and beaten from the struggle. It was no surprise to Kivuli, he knew Zane and Anga were ruthless. Especially Zane. He gave a tender lick on the back of her ears I'm sorry this happened to you. I should have got there sooner. Kivuli felt a heavy burden of guilt on his shoulders for what happened to Mila

[NightmareMoon]

Kivuli responded to Mila's words by snuggling into her. A bit taken back by Kivuli's actions, but not exactly complaining about them, she just took it as another friendly gesture. But Mila did think it was a bit odd.

Kivuli then held Mila's paw and looked into her eyes, which Mila felt connected with Kivuli during. He then licked her ears in what seemed like such a tender movement that it gave Mila chills. He then spoke to her, and as he spoke Mila did her best to comprehend him and analyze his tone.

His tone was caring and loving but also had a hint of guilt to it. Mila was a bit confused. The subtle hint in his tone worried her. Why would he be guilty?

It didn't take long for Mila to respond to Kivuli after he finished speaking. Mila spoke almost immediately, and her tone was confident as she spoke. "It's okay, I'll be fine. There's no need to worry about me now that I'm safe within the main den. I should be fine by tomorrow." She spoke elegantly yet confidently, and kept her optimistic smile plastered on her muzzle. It was just too hard to not smile when Kivuli was around. But as he basically held her in his arms, Mila was starting to feel as if Kivuli had the same desires for her as the ones she had exposed to Nala just recently for this very lion.

[LionPrincess]

"i'm Almasi" she said to Nala with a smile "i would like it if i could stay here" she said as she looked around her at the amazing lands, as she forced herself to her feet she smiled again "can i have some water please" she asked

[SinChei]

Daxis looked down at his paws and his chest when Laini told him to clean himself up later. He liked cleaning when Laini did it but not when he had to do this on his own and this revealed his gaze. To go home now was just worse then clean himself up and he responded her with sad face ut he was a bit angry.
"But you said we gonna have fun now and not going home...."
He would do what Laini told him to do but first he wanted an answer