Winds of Desire (AmyMarie and Werewolfgrrly)

[Dark Huntress]

Ashley purred contentedly as the warm savannah sun beat down upon her yellow-gold back. She was sitting on a rock letting her fur soak up the sun's rays. She looked at the horizon; her brother had gone hunting and wouldn't be back until later. She stretched, enjoying the moments of the day that she owned. Just hers. That she didn't have to share with someone else.
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Lyran peeked out of the den; he could see Ashley sunning herself. She'd seemed so happy after she and Taalo had mated. However, there seemed to be a shadow when no one was watching. She seemed to appreciate the little bits of time she had by herself and tended to stay out later than Taalo would prefer...
Lyran shook his heavy mane and padded back into the dark recesses of the den.

[UncoordinatedPisces]

Meanwhile, Taalo was dozing lazily inside of the den. Stretched out on his back without a care in the world. It was cooler in the den, and with him sprawled across the ground, the others could freely (but quietly) get along with their morning business. If they did wake Taalo, he wouldn't be too impressed. His claws were always unsheathed in case he had to teach some lion a lesson.

Another lioness wasn't too far away from, her name was Kamira. Her light fur almost glowed in the darkness of the cave, and she had her head resting on her paws. Kamira had seen her friend Ashley get up and leave, but she understood her friend needed some time alone. Things hadn't been going too well between her and Taalo, but Ashley would never tell her the full details. The young lioness yawned, debating whether to get up and get some fresh air or not.

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Near the outskirts of the Myoto Pride's territory, two male lions were padding across the land. The larger of the two was named Niko, and he was beginning to get restless. He glanced down at his brother Mylo and sighed, "We are bound to be near a Pride soon. If we stay and help out for a while we'll be able to get some food and a rest. Food is hard to come by out here".

[Dark Huntress]

Ashley lifted her golden head slightly. There two lions in the distance. She leapt up and cast a worries glance over her shoulder where she knew Taalo would be calling her anytime. With a careless shrug that didn't betray the fear she felt of her mate, Ashley slipped of the rock she was situated on and bounded towards the figures in the distance.
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Lutanist frowned as he realized Ashley was nowhere to be seen. He trotted into the den and prodded Taalo with a large paw.