[Closed] Little Stranger (Taraji Chapter 1)

[KiarasMate]

Kopa’s ears perked up at the mention of The Outlands. Only knowing of it from what he had heard from the royal couple, Kopa looked a bit concerned as he gently placed a fore paw under Almasi’s chin, lifting her head up so that they could make eye contact as he asked in a worried voice.

”The Outlands? What were you doing there on your own Almasi? It’s probably not safe for you to leave the borders of these lands, especially if you’re by yourself. I thought you were going to play with Daxis though. Is everything okay between you two?”

Taking a quick glance over to his mate, flashing her a look as if to ask for a bit of reassurance that he was handling the situation properly, Kopa turned his gaze back to Almasi as he lowered his paw now while he waited for her to answer his inquiries.

Nodding in an understanding fashion, Simba looked over at his mate, signifying that he would leave the decision of what to do with Mosi, in her paws. Taking her mate’s signal to heart, Nala replied in her typical kind tone to the young male.

”Well, we’re about to have a Pride Meeting Hun, so maybe it’s best if you stay the night. We won’t have anyone who can take you back right now, since everyone needs to be here for the meeting. Is that okay with you? Will your brother worry about you though if you don’t come back before sunrise?”

Glancing back towards Mosi, Simba chimed in as he commented on what his mate had stated.

”Perhaps if, Mosi was it? Perhaps if Mosi wants to stay the night, I can go inform his brother of his whereabouts once the meeting is adjourned. From what I know of your brother Mosi, he’s very protective over you, which means he really cares deeply about you. As much as I disapproved of the course of action your brother took today in my presence, I still can’t imagine how he would feel if you suddenly went missing.”

[LionPrincess]

"i didnt meen to go there" the cub said worried that she may now be in trouble "and Daxis was coming here tonight with Laini so i was playing on my own, i just lost track of were i was going" she said as she felt her eyes fill up with the thought of the danger she had put herself in

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Mosi smiled as Nala said he could stay the night but the smile then faded as he was told he would have to inform his brother "Darion and I have both gone our seperate ways, he no longer wants the presures of raising me" he told simba, he thought of his brother and how much fun he would be having without him to bother him "and anyway i dont need him, i will do fine out there on my own" he informed the king

[KiarasMate]

Seeing the sadness within Almasi’s eyes, Kopa quickly changed his tone as he tried his best to reassure the young lioness that she wasn’t in trouble.

”Don’t feel bad Almasi. We all make mistakes, trust me, I know. I’ve made more than anyone probably. I’m just happy you’re safe.”

Leaning down, Kopa gave Almasi a tender nuzzle, surprising even himself from just how caring he had become towards a cub that wasn’t even his own flesh and blood. Adopting a warm smile, Kopa looked across the den to spot a young lioness who was with Daxis. Assuming that this was the lioness to which Almasi had made mention of, Kopa returned his gaze back to Almasi as he spoke encouragingly towards her.

”Well, now that you and Daxis are both here, would you like to spend some time with him Almasi? I’m sure you two could play together, as long as you both behave.”

Simba’s ears lowered slightly from hearing the words spoken by Mosi, causing him to reply in a concerned tone.

”You don’t really believe that, do you Mosi? Your brother really does care about you. Maybe he just doesn’t know how to show it properly but from what I could tell of him, he’s very loyal and just wants to make sure you’re safe. Like I said though, you can stay if you want but I will inform your brother that you are here, just so he won’t worry about you.”

Happy that the situation had come to a reasonable resolve, Nala turned her focus to Mosi as she asked kindly.

”Well, since you’ll be staying the night with us Hun, would you like something to eat? We have some fresh wildebeest that you’re more than welcome to help yourself to if you’d like.” The cream colored queen stated, motioning a paw towards the jumbled pile of wildebeest that she had organized in the corner of the den.

[Lodrill]

Rahina nudged Almasi and smiled to Kopa. She knew he could do it if he tried. Even if he was a hand full himself at times.
"It's just as Kopa said Almasi. We are just happy that you are safe." she looked over to Mosi. "This other little one seems to care about you that he even followed you here to look if you are safe. What do you say if we let him stay with us for tonight and tomorrow I will give him an escort back to his home?" Rahina forced the things she wanted to discuss with Kopa back into the background. Again something had come up that made it impossible to talk about her pregnancy with him.

It would be enough work to handle the two cubs even without trying to tell him what she tried to hide the last month. Also she was still not sure how Kopa would react and did not want to make a scene in front of the cubs.

"What do you think of this idea queen Nala?" she asked a bit louder with an wink of her eye.

[KiarasMate]

Shifting her attention towards Rahina as she heard the suggestion, Nala smiled warmly as she called back towards the small group in a thankful tone.

”Would you Rahina? If it’s not too much trouble for you both, than that would be great. I’m sure you two can handle things, since Almasi seems to have taken quite the liking towards you both.”

Nodding himself, towards Nala, as if to give his own consent to what his mate had volunteered them to do, Kopa turned back to his mate as he flashed her a confident smile, hoping that this new undertaking would prove to her that he would be a good father for any future cubs they might have together. Giving Almasi one last loving caress with his fore paw, Kopa returned to laying upon the soft sleeping pelt as he waited for the meeting to start, his mind now filled with the thoughts of what the night might bring with having yet another new cub to take care of.

[LionPrincess]

Almasi thought for a moment "Ok but can i go and play outside, i promise i wont leave Priderock" she said to Rahina with a cheeky smile, as she sat and waited for a reply Mosi had ran to her side.

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As Mosi heared Almasi mentioning playing he ran over to her "can i come and play with you" he asked as he pounced on her playfully and started gnawing on her tail.

[[Sorry for the really short post]]

[SinChei]

Daxis noticed the Voices from 2 Cubs. One Voice he knew it was Almasis but the other Voice was new for him he turned his head so that he could see the two other cubs. Daxis was jealous of the new cub that he played with Almasi. He didn't know why he was so jealous of the other cub but he played with Daxis' friend and Almasi didn't ask him to join them. The red maned cub watched Mosi and Almasi. He Growled deeply and bared his teeth. The only reason why Daxis didn't attack him right now was because they were still in the main den with the king and he promised Laini to behave himself.

[Lodrill]

Laini perked her ears as Daxis started to growl. "What is wrong Daxis?" she asked with her silent and soft voice. She had been hung in some memories and did not really follow the process of what had been going on with the two cubs.

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Rahina raised her eye brow and observed the excited cubs. Both Almasi and this new cub named Mosi seemed to be eager to go out and play. Her eyes drifted to the entrance of the main den that was pretty dark because night had finally settled in.

She caressed the head of Almasi and answered with a soft and caring voice. "I can really understand that you want to play with him but it is already pretty dark outside and we are high above the ground here. If you do one step wrong you will go off the cliff." Rahina looked into the big eyes of Almasi and the smile that would have melt down any lioness heart. She was really cute while she tried to beg for going to play with her friend. Also Rahina knew that this meeting would be very boring for the cubs. She sighed. "I really wished I could allow you to play outside but without someone to look after you I will not say yes to it." Rahina nuzzled Almasi. "You can play in front of our den later after the meeting if you are not tired by then, okay?" she smiled at the cub and with her paw she gave Kopa a poke into his flank so that he would also tell the cubs that it was too late to be outside alone without someone to have an eye on them.

[KiarasMate]

Listening to his mate replying to Almasi and feeling her subtle nudge to his flanks, Kopa quickly reinforced his mate’s decision as he spoke in a calm voice.

”Rahina’s right Almasi. It might not be a good idea for you two to be messing about outside without any supervision. I’m sorry but hopefully this meeting will start soon and will be over quickly so you and your new friend can play. Just be patient, okay?”

Smiling up at his mate as if to seek her approval for his performance, Kopa looked over at Simba as he politely asked.

”Excuse me Simba, but do you think this meeting will begin soon? I’m just wondering is all.”

Hearing Kopa’s inquiry, Simba turned to face his younger looking counterpart as he responded in an uncertain tone.

”I suppose we should start soon. I really was hoping that more of the members would show up, but if they don’t arrive within a short while, we’ll have no choice but to get things underway, or else you all will be here until first light at this rate.”

Sighing dejectedly, Simba’s eyes watched the entrance of the main den, his eyes narrowing in impatience as he waited for Kovu and Vitani to arrive. The rest of the members were obsolete within the king’s mind at this point but the two felines in question, their presence was highly needed for tonight’s gathering.

[SinChei]

Daxis stopped growling as Laini asked something with her low voice and layed his head in his neck to look in her ocean blue eyes. He decided to tell her the true reason.
The ocean eyes and her relaxing gaze calmed him down. He spoke with a lower voice too that almasi and the other cub couldn't hear him. Its because of Almasi she plays with another one and didn't tell me. She don't want to play with me I'm just to boring for her. Daxis turned his gaze to the two cubs again and growled again but louder. Right now he wanted his teeth deep in the unknown cubs Neck or somwhere else but he knew Simba wouldn't tolerate it. Daxis just bared his teeth again and imagined how he bite mosi. Sometimes he unsheathed his claws and scratched the stony ground in font of him.