Revenge - Shadowfax and Tsuki [Private]

[Shadowfax]

Nova raised an eyebrow at that. Vex didn't really hear however, she was too busy trying to find the driest spot under the tree. Nova sighed. Maybe a story would pass the time and also get the other two to calm down and moan less. She thought to herself for a moment. Nova wasn't a story teller, though she had plenty of travelling tales, none that pleasant though. Her thoughts drifted to Rayn... No, that story wouldn't be told.

"You know, water isn't that bad you two. Infact, big cats can learn how to swim just as well as crocodiles" Nova said, and seeing their shocked faces she went on to tell them how she had taught herself to swim. About how when she was a cub, Zeke had pushed her into the water thinking she'd drown, but Nova made it to the surface and enjoyed it so much that she used to go on nightly swims when her parents slept.

Vex laughed when she told them about the time she had done the same to Zeke when they were adults too. She had never met her father, nor did she want to. If anything, she hated him more than Nova.

[Tsuki]

Zuberi listened with interest to the story and was grateful that Nova hadn't said anything sarcastic to him. So this was why Nova didn't mind water. He had to admit, he wouldn't mind seeing her swim one day. He didn't think big cats could swim. But when she mentioned about Zeke pushing her in, he laughed.

"You wouldn't catch me swimming, I mean could you imagine a swimming Cheetah? It's like expecting an Elephant to fly."

He laughed again, feeling better. He then looked out at the landscape and sighed.

"How far is the Jungle? Why don't you tell me about it?"

(I am so slow tonight and my brain is dead so I'm afraid it's these soddy posts for now.)

[Shadowfax]

Nova raised an eyebrow at Zuberi's comment about not swimming.

"If you two want to get over your phobia of swimming, I could always teach you. You never know when it might come in handy. It'll be another thing you can use, one up on the enemy as it were. It's gotten me out of some pretty hairy situations. I had to cross a river with Vex to get away from my pride and because of that they couldn't catch my scent" Nova said, swishing her tail.

"I guess swimming could be useful, but.... It feel so un-natural" Vex complained.

"Well, we are a cheetah and two lionesses travelling together. Would you call that natural young Vex?" Nova asked her daughter.

[Tsuki]

Zuberi shuddered at the idea of swimming and looked down at his paws with his unretractable claws. He then looked over at Nova. Her paws were larger and more able to push back water if she had to swim. Zuberi shook his head.

"I don't think I could swim. Not with these legs and claws. We can't bend our legs like you can. If we come across a river I guess I'll have to be carried or risk my life jumping from one Croc to the next."

He chuckled and looked up at the grey clouds through the leaves.

"It is true that we are a strange group but it's better than being alone isn't it? Besides we were brought together by the King. Maybe that's one thing to thank him for. But alas we need a plan. How far away is this Jungle?"

(I assumed they weren't there yet XD)

[Shadowfax]

"The king can't be thanked for anything. He's a vile, cruel lion and needs to die" Nova spat, though Zuberi had a point.. He had bought them together and maybe more would follow them for their little rebellion.

Nova smirked as an image of herself and Zuberi standing atop pride rock came to mind. No more pride and no more Simba. That made her feel happy. Vex decided to answer Zuberi's question as her mother now seemed lost in thought.

"Not far, about another half a mile or so until we are in the deep part of the jungle. This is just the outskirts. The odd tree here and there is seen, then after a while the temperature cools and the trees become regular"

[Tsuki]

Zuberi nodded at Vex as she answered his question. Cooler sounded nice. But he was still unsure about the place. With trees in the way, how was he suppose to hunt? If Nova was still injured he was sure that he would have to hunt for her as well, though he knew she would never admit it. He was pleased that she hadn't tried to kill him yet and he could no longer see her trying to harm him in any way. Who knows, maybe they could rule the pridelands together. Though he was unsure whether Vex felt the same. It appeared that she was only following her mother and didn't really believe in the same things.

As Zuberi was thinking this, the rain seemed to ease and he raised his head.

"Is it worth moving on or should we rest some more?"

This was directed more at Nova. He didn't want her exhausting herself.

[Shadowfax]

"We might want to get some rest. With soft ground we are more likely to leave tracks. I doubt there will be any pridelanders this far out, but you can't be too careful" Nova said, used to the ways of travelling un-noticed.

"Sounds good to me" Vex said, laying her head down on her paws.

The little lioness was exhausted, but also felt a little uneasy about resting out here with the damp weather.

[Tsuki]

Zuberi rolled his eyes in jest.

"Lions. Boy you guys can be lazy."

He chuckled slightly before yawning. He hadn't sleprt before as he had been keeping an eye on Nova, making sure that they weren't spotted. But was it wise to fall asleep? He had grown to trust Nova but he was afraid to trust her completely. She was a lioness afterall. He looked over at Nova, waiting to see what she would do. Would she sleep or keep watch?

[Shadowfax]

"Atleast we arn't afraid of water" Nova retorted almost immediately with a smirk on her muzzle. "You two sleep now. I had my rest earlier. I'll keep watch for any pride landers or other dangers" Nova replied, resting her back against the tree trunk.

Vex was already asleep before Nova had even volunteered to keep watch. Nova then turned to Zuberi who looked a little confused.

"I won't go anywhere.. don't worry. Besides, even if I did, you'd catch up quick enough" Nova said.

[Tsuki]

Zuberi's tail swished in surprise at Nova volunteering to keep watch and he looked a little confused. But when Nova assured him that she wouldn't go anywhere he relaxed slightly and lay down on his side. He yawned and rested his head on the ground. Within minutes he was asleep, dreaming of the good old days.

(So sorry. Wasn't sure what else to post.)