by KiarasMate » October 12th, 2009, 1:12 am
Falling back so that she was walking beside her brother, Vitani took the opportunity while they made their way back towards Pride rock, to see what Kovu thought of this new development. Keeping her voice to a minimum, Vitani addressed her brother.
”So, that was nice of you to offer Ayari and company, a place to stay in our lands Kovu. Honestly, I thought you were going to force them to stay in our old termite infested home. I guess Kiara really has done wonders to you, aye brother?” Flashing Kovu a smile, Vitani continued. ”Those rogues that Ayari spoke of, do you think they really will try and take over our lands? Ayari did seem pretty sincere in what he told us but perhaps we are worrying over nothing. I still consider Ayari a good friend Kovu, but do you think he really came all this way just to warn us, or could there be some other objective on his mind?”
Feeling slightly guilty that she’d even speculate that her old friend would be up to something, yet never ruling out any fact unless she was absolutely sure of things, Vitani had to pose every worst case scenario to her brother, just to make sure he’d give every little detail as much thought as was needed. Still, caring deeply for Kovu’s position at the top, Vitani also did her best to reassure him of her confidence within him.
”You know, whatever the case may be Kovu, I know you’ll get us through it. At least you have me to rely on, as well as your mate and pride. This might be quite the first day for you as king, but everything will work out, I’m sure of it.”
Hoping her own words would be the truth in the end, Vitani tried to keep a positive outlook on things as she stayed quiet now, her gaze focused upon the two lionesses off in the distance, who seemed to be heading in the opposite direction to which they were. Vitani made a mental note of both of them but said nothing as she assumed her brother would have spotted them too and would have realized that they were the lionesses to which Ayari spoke of previously.
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Zina followed closely behind Siri as she carried the fallen zebra on her back. Not offering to help, since she knew how proud Siri was, Zina simply walked as if she were on a casual stroll, speaking to her fellow rogue in a lazy manner.
”So, it didn’t take them long to notice our presence, hmm Siri? Wonder what they talked about while we were gone. Knowing Ayari, he probably worked it so that we’ll end up having to work for those lions there.”
Pausing for a moment near a patch of odd looking grass, Zina quickly ejected a claw and sliced off a few of the thin strands, quickly tucking them into her pouch before she caught back up to Siri, grinning and continuing her speech.
”You still cross at Kivuli or did that hunt clear your mind Siri?