[Closed] Little Stranger (Taraji Chapter 1)

[SinChei]

Daxis snapped towards kopas face As he seperated the two lions from
each other. But then He realized that He rather hadn't Done this and looked Away. The Red maned cub noticed mosi collapsing and daxis grined evily. There you go dumbhead!
His fur was full of Blood and it stopped down His muzzle and chest. He knew almasi wouldnt Be happy about this but As she was growling towards him and slapped him He could get enraged again .But He knew it was enough. His gaze went to kopa and looked mad but turned it into a apologizing One as He noticed kopas anger. I...i warned him and he didnt listen to me and then He Bit my paw its not my fault. Kopas tapping paw and the fear that Laini would See what He done made him nervous and He looked to the Ground.

[Lodrill]

Laini came in sight just as Kopa stepped between Mosi and Daxis. She suddenly feared the worst and Kopas voice that was calling towards her made her rush to the scene. But she was only half way to the three lions and the small lioness as a shadow jumped over her with a much faster pace and dashed towards the Kopa and the cubs. A loud roar send the rocks around vibrating and made the whole pride rock filled in echoes. It was neither a warning roar nor a roar out of fear. It was a battlecry that even Kopa only heart a few times so far.

Laini was stopped in her steps and looked towards the big lioness who rushed to the group in front of her unable to lift even one paw and afraid of what would come.

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Rahina looked after Almasi as she ran off. She was back to her thoughts about how to tell Kopa about...

... a shout woke her up from her thoughts. It was Kopas voice and he sounded a bit angry. Rahina looked in front ans saw Almasi joining a group of three lions - two of them cubs. Kopa seperated them at this moment and then Rahina saw Mosi colapsing. She dashed forward, did not bother to run around Laini who was standing in the way but jumped over her and let a roar emit from the top of her loughs that echoed through pride rock. She stopped in the last second and her body crashed into Daxis and she easily pushed him down with her strong forlegs. Her razor sharp claws slowly extended themself and pierced into the pelt of the younger lion. Her muzzle was wide open and the moonlight fell on Rahinas sharp teeth that were only inches away from Daxis face now. Her strong forelegs held Daxis on the ground with now way out.

If any stranger would have attacked a cub under her care she would have killed him with no hesitation but Daxis was lucky to be part of the pride and of being a cub himself which made Rahina just teach him a lesson. Her black eyes pierced into the blue eyes of Daxis. She did not say something yet but her look was furious as if she could bit Daxis to death any time. Deep from her throat a dangerous growl rolled out of her muzzle.

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Laini found her courage again and managed to carefully move forward. She was afraid about Daxis but a bit relieved that Rahina did not kill him directly. It seemed to be a good sigh to Laini. Laini decided that she could not do anything with the athmosphere so tensed up that would help the situation or Daxis and so she kept in a few yards distance with a frightened look towards Rahina and Daxis and waited for the moment she could rush in and safe Daxis.

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Taraji's shivering lightened up a bit but her eyes were still big and in fear. She shook her head as Kiara mentioned that it was only a dream. But something like that had happened to her before. It was the kind of "other" dream she had a lot of times when she still was with her mother. Even though it never had been this terrifying then and... ...Taraji breathed hard.

Slowly, very slowly the shivering stoped. Taraji even closed her eyes for a moment feeling the warm body and fur of Kiara and snuggling against it to gain the feeling of being safe again. She wanted to tell her about it. But her voice just did not come out. She opened her muzzle but only a dry gasp was to hear. Tarajis heart still bet very fast. So she just pressed herself very hard against the fur of Kiara to be as close to her as possible. The smooth voice and the licks of her new mother made her calm down slowly.

[KiarasMate]

Hearing daxis’ excuse for his actions, Kopa didn’t look convinced as he snapped back towards the young male, replying in a stern voice.

”You instigated this though Daxis. I saw you tackle Mosi to the ground. I’m sure he was just trying to defend himself. Can’t you see that you’re older than him?”

Kopa was about to beraid Daxis further, when his mate’s sudden roar caught his attention, freezing even himself in place. Watching as Rahina took hold of the situation, Kopa figured that there was nothing else he could do at the moment, other than to help Mosi in his current state.

Turning his attention back to the fallen male, hearing Almasi’s concerned plea, causing Kopa to act swiftly as he scooped the unconscious adolescent onto his back, disregarding the blood that stained his own pelt as he spoke to Almasi.

”Stop it Almasi. That won’t help your friend now. Come on, we’re heading back to the main den. We’ll get Mosi help but you need to calm down and come with me now.”

Waiting for Almasi to join him, Kopa darted off now, passing by Rahina, flashing her a worried gaze but knowing that time was of the essence, he didn’t stop to explain what had happened, merely leaving her to deal with Daxis and Laini.

Rushing back to the main den, Kopa found a safe place to set Mosi down upon as he looked around for either Simba or Nala, spotting the cream colored queen who seemed to be free at the moment. Calling to her in a urgent tone.

”Queen Nala, there’s been an accident.”

Hearing Kopa’s distraught voice, Nala quickly moved in to survey the situation, examining Mosi’s injured frame as she hurriedly retrieved the last remaining herbs that Rafiki had left behind, gently applying them to each open wound that she could see on Mosi’s body. Once all the herbs had been used up, the caring queen quickly fetched one of the soft sleeping pelts she had just put away, placing it down upon the den floor as she carefully maneuvered the injured lion onto it before she turned to Kopa and spoke softly.

”Care to explain what happened Kopa?”

Nodding his head, Kopa replied as he relayed all the details on what had happened between Daxis and Mosi. It was Simba who spoke next however, as the commotion had caught his attention.

”I’ll take care of this Love.”

With that stated, Simba exited the main den, on route to where Rahina, Daxis and Laini were situated at. Upon arriving, Simba spoke firmly to both the red maned male and the younger lioness.

”I want an explanation and I want it now. What’s the meaning of attacking Mosi Daxis and how could you let him do something like that Laini?”

[LionPrincess]

Almasi watched as Kopa quickly picked Mosi up "ok" she replyed as she followed him back to the main den, tears still streamed from the small lionesses eyes as she reached the den, she was scared to go in incase Simba would blame her for what had happened as she knew the fight was because of her, she waited outside the den untill she saw Simba leaving to go to Daxis and she hid in the shadow of the main den so as that he would not see her, as he reached the bottom of pride rock she scurried into the den and quickly over to Kopa's side "will he be alright" she asked as a shiver rolled down her spine as the thought came to mind of what would happen and all because of her, she looked at the ground and closed her eyes tight as one single tear dripped onto the ground beneeth her

[SinChei]

Daxis was up zo reply kopa again as he was was forced down by Rahina. It was painful but he couldn't think about this in that moment. And the pain in his chest was stronger. Rahina pierced her claws in daxis chestfur and he felt it. The red maned Cub wanted to raor of pain but as he looked in Rahinas face and spotted her bared teeth which were shining in the moonlight he said nothing more and was just scared to death. He could never think about a lioness with this power. He wasn't able to do anything Rahinas strong forarm pushed him down her eyes made it impossible to look somwhere else because he was scared if he would look away sh would hurt him even more and his words stuck in his throught because of everything the trong lioness did. The first time daxis looked away was when simba appeared. But it made him even more nervous that the King saw his disobedient and agressive behavior again. Daxis ansered the king with a shivering and scared voice and wasn't dare to tell him lies.
Laini couldn't do something please Simba she wasn't able to do anything i darted off of my own she could never react. M..mosi provoced me... i...i was jealous he did something with Almasi. I was to enraged and just had to beat him and .... and........i...i dont know.... . He punshed his eyes and tried to get rahinas paws off him or on another position while saying quickly and low Nahhh it hurts. with this words he grimaced with pain and hoped Simba would quickly reply.

[KiarasMate]

Unsure of how to answer Almasi’s question, Kopa looked over at Nala as if to ask for a bit of help. Taking Kopa’s stare to heart, Nala stepped in as she replied on Kopa’s behalf, speaking softly to Almasi in a reassuring voice.

”Don’t worry Sweetie. He’ll be fine. His injuries don’t look too severe and I’m sure after a little bit of rest, he’ll be right as rain. If you’d like to stay here for the night and stay by his side, that’s fine too Sweetie.”

Glancing back up to Kopa, Nala smiled in a friendly manner, signaling that things were going to be okay for Kopa as well, bringing a sense of calmness to fall over the worried male. Relaxing as best he could, Kopa looked down upon Almasi as he asked quietly.

”Would you like to stay and keep your friend company while he recovers Almasi or would you still like to come back with me and Rahina?”

Politely excusing herself now, so she could wash off the herbs and blood that stained her fore paws, Nala left Kopa, Almasi and Mosi to their own accord as she slipped out of the den and took the back route to The Private Waterhole, noticing both Kivuli and Mila on the opposite side of the peaceful looking pool. Staying quiet as not to disturb their special moment, the cream colored queen rinsed her paws off and took a quick drink before she silently disappeared once more, returning back to the main den where she waited for her mate to finish up with his own business.

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Listening to Daxis’ words, his eyes narrowing with each passing second, Simba finally spoke up as he addressed Rahina.

”Please let him up Rahina.”

Glancing over to Laini, Simba spoke in a disappointed voice to her as he waited for Rahina to do as he had bid her to.

”Even though Daxis said you were unable to stop him from doing what he did, I still have to hold you accountable for this Laini. Daxis was under your care and I expected you to keep him in line however, seeing as he’s taken most of the blame himself, your punishment won’t be too severe.”

Turning to face Daxis now, Simba addressed the red maned male in a low and threatening tone.

”I’ve been very fair with you Daxis and I really thought you were turning your life around, but this one little incident has shattered my trust in you. I can tolerate rude behavior and a sharp tongue but I absolutely don’t condone unnecessary violence. I have the better sense to exile you from my lands here and now, but seeing as my mate and I are leaving first thing in the morning, I will leave your fate in Kovu’s paws, as he will be your king for the next few moons. You better hope he has a soft spot for you, as if it were up to me, you’d be spending your next few nights out on your tail, alone!”

Turning back to face Laini now with a displeased look upon his muzzle, Simba stated before he moved off, back towards the main den.

”Take Daxis back to your den Laini and see to it that he doesn’t cause anymore trouble tonight. I don’t want to see either of you out of the confines of your den until Kovu has decided what punishments you both shall receive.”

[Lodrill]

Rahina's face turned back to normal. She even smiled a bit as she sheeted her claws back and moved off Daxis. She was about to say something about Simbas sentence but she changed her mind and just nod to Simba and left towards the main den. She wanted to look after Mosi and Almasi.

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Laini cowered on the ground as the king spoke to her with his stern voice. She was extremely bad with confrontations even more if they were so agressive. She was shocked to no end by the encounter that just happened and inside she grew the worries again if she would be able to look after Daxis. She sure had taken the responsibility even if voluntary still a bit forced by her own to good heart. But she began to doubt in herself even more now. To get out of this situation she grabbed Daxis by the nap and wanted to drag him with her to get out of Simbas eyes quickly but she was not strong enough and Daxis to heavy for her. So she let off him and quickly ran a few steps towards her den without looking at the king in hope Daxis would follow her.

She really feared the punishment she would receive. She was afraid of Simba and even more of being in the hands of Kovu, a former outlander.
Deep in her mind Laini played with the thought to leave the pride lands out of the fear of Kovu and on top of this Vitani. In the light of the pinch she was in and that those had to decide over her destiny she realy did not find the heart to stay here any longer but still the order of Simba did make her return to her den at least for tonight.
Laini ran back to Daxis, nudged him with her muzzle and quickly went towards the direction of her den again to animate him to follow her quickly.

[JaguarOne]

Santiago just watched as Vitani seemed to snap out of whatever she seemed to be daydreaming about. The curiosity inside of him remained as he watched the lioness flop onto the ground next to him, her expression clearly telling him that she was still thinking about whatever was troubling her. He felt his eyebrow raise once more when Vitani told him he was clever and asked what he thought about Kovu as a king.

"Uh, I don't think it's really my place to make a judgment considering I've only been in the Pride Lands for about two hours and of that time I've only known him for about fifteen minutes," The lion said with a quiet chuckle as he lied down next to the lioness, checking to be sure that he wasn't taking up too much space or wasn't in the way of the rest of the pride members.

"But based on first impressions? He certainly has the heart of one."

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Caine purred as he felt Shani nuzzle him, an action which he returned before he was given a soft kiss by the lion who went on to explain the other times he's felt as comfortable as this. "Well that's a good thing. That I make you feel comfortable, I mean," The feline replied with the warm smile as he reached over and gently placed a paw over Shani's, a smile forming on his face as he observed the other's reaction.

[NightmareMoon]

As Mila lay down on the outskirts of the pond, Mila heard Kivuli shake his body to dry himself up. Her head did not turn to look at him. She waited for him to come to her, and when he did, he gently nuzzled Mila and spoke whilst looking into the lioness' eyes. Upon doing so, Mila had no choice but to look back into his irresistible flaming red eyes and listened to his words intently.

After a bit of pause proceeding Kivuli's last word, Mila spoke after careful thought. "I don't know what I'm doing, Kivuli." Upon saying this, Mila looked into Kivuli's eyes with a sense of uncertainty and desperation. After a brief pause, Mila continued. "I guess what I'm trying to say is..." Mila sighed. She had to say her real feelings. "I'm not sure if I can handle becoming more then friends with you just yet." And with that said, Mila looked deep into Kivuli's eyes, unsure how he would handle the news. He obviously liked her. He obviously liked her a lot. And she liked him back. But there were things on her mind she couldn't just erase.

Mila couldn't handle losing her friend if something went wrong and it ended up badly. She was uncertain of herself. This lion she had met... only a few moons ago, was already ready to become something more then a friend to her. What if he wasn't the one for her? What if something bad happened to her because of this lion? There were too many what ifs that Mila had in mind. The fast paced relationship between the lion and the lioness seemed to good to be true, as though it were straight out of a fairy tale.

[LionPrincess]

Almasi felt a little more relived as Nala said that Mosi would be ok, she then looked to her friend and then to Kopa "if its alright i will go back to the den with you and Rahina, i dont want Daxis geting even more jelious" she then looked back to Mosi who was moving slightly and again to Kopa "was it my fault" she asked him as she knew they were fighting over her and that she was the reason Mosi came to the pridelands

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Mosi heared some comotion but still could not open his eyes, it started to sting as someone started rubing his injurys, he didnt know who it was but he was sure it was the Queen, he then heared Almasi's question to Kopa and he knew he must get up as he didnt want Almasi to think this was all because of her, he slowly lifted his head from the ground and opened his eyes slightly but it was as much as he could open them "its not your fault" he told her with a small smile before he then colapsed again, he driffted off to sleep as the ointment on his injurys burned but he knew it was for the best, as he fell asleep the pain faded until it was their no more and he fell into a deep sleep