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Shupavu was standing on the point of a large majestic rock which has been known as Pride Rock for many generations. Shupavu was now the current king in these lands.

A small light brown cub sat beside his father and viewed the land that was soon be his. This lion's name was Gumu and he was the king's son. Since had he no siblings, it was obvious that he was the future king of the Pride lands.

Zi was flying overhead and observing the behavior of the animals in the Pride Lands.

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Maisha, the queen of the eastern pride was taking her cubs on patrol today. She had to remind her son, Roho to be on his best behavior knowing how he could get sometimes.

Roho was walking beside his mother and being on his best behavior was always a challenge for him. However, he promised his Mom that he would do his best.

Malaika was the queen's daughter in the eastern pride. Unlike her brother, she was always on her best behavior and obedient. She would always treat stranger lions with respect.

Oliva was sorting out a problem with the zebra and the antelope. The herds were arguing over their waterhole.

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Zaliwa was the only cub in the wastelands which were once known as the outlands. She was currently doing nothing, but resting on a small rock.

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Wanga
Out walking in the desert was a small cub, she was by herself for the moment. She hardly ever spoke to anylion or animal due to her shyness.

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Juma was sitting near her favorite by the waterfall in the jungle. She was very happy living here and she wouldn't have it any other way.

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Deon
Three hyenas were inspecting an oddly colored lion(blue). One hyena got too close to the lion's muzzle for comfort and earned itself a hard smack in face. Said hyena now had a huge scar on its right eye. The hyenas ran off after that. The lion made himself at home in the Elephant Graveyard, grinning evilly to himself.

@Letmehaveone2

Artemis looked around seeing Pride Rock ahead. She had heard it was a safe pride. Finally her search may soon be over. She looked over at her two small cubs following behind her. She may be able to finally find a safe place for her family. "We are almost their my cubs." She said softly as Nikko ran up closer poking his head up above the grass to see. "Is that is mama?" He asked tilting his head. It didn't look like much to Nikko since he expected more from it almost. Kalina jumped on her mothers back to see. "I like it mama." She said giggling as she gripped onto her mothers fur as they headed closer to the rock. When they were close to the front of pride rock she looked up to see the King sitting on top of the high perch. "I would like to speak with you King." She said bowing down respectfully as her cubs did the same.



Reaper walked out through the Western Highlands looking over at the pride he overtook. They were all forced to hunt for food, even young cubs were sent out in groups. He craved more power and wanted more land to control. He would need to come up with a plan to change that. He debated reaching out to some hyenas or even other lions who would like to see a shift in power everywhere he can see. He must send out word for his plan.

The Scavengers
Asikari, assisted by her mate, Adusa, was out hunting for her small family. They found a little lion, all on her own.
"Hey, look at this kid." Adusa whispered to Asikari.
"What are you thinking, Adusa?" She asked.
"Maybe, we could that for Aba!"
"Hmm.. Maybe.. Let's try it. I'm glad I thought of it." Asikari mentioned, walking towards the cub, stealthily, leaving a confused Adusa following after. They jumped out of they're hiding place, growling at the cub, ready to pounce.. @Letmehaveone2
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Outlands Reporters
Kc was running towards Pride Rock. She was eager to get a job as a reporter. Maybe she might get a new home. She ran up the rock, to see a group of lions already there. @DeadlyPhoenix The young outlands lion ran up to the king, and bowed as well.
"King, sir. I would like a job as your young royal reporter."

@DeadlyPhoenix@Aqua Fire
Someone came up to Shupavu and asked to speak with him. He turned to his son and told him to go play while he attends to this lioness. Once Gumu was out of sight, he turned to Artemis. "Alright, you have my full attention. Speak away." He saw another running the corner of his eye and held up a paw signaling for him to wait his turn. He then turned his attention back to Artemis.

Gumu nodded to his father, assuming it was gonna be adult talk and ran down the slope and into the grass. He then started searching around for someone to play with. Oh, that lioness had cubs. Maybe I'll get to play with them. For now, he settled bugs or small reptiles to play with.

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@Aqua Fire
Zaliwa's ears twitched at the sound of growling and turned to face her attackers. She let out a tiny growl of her own. "What are doing in my lands?" For a cub, she had a very stern look on her face.

@Letmehaveone2

Artemis took a deep breath. "My cubs and I need your help King. I am Artemis, this is my son Nikko and my daughter Kalina." She said gesturing to her children. "Our old pack was taken over by an evil pride and we had to escape. We request that we can join your pride. I am willing to work as a broodmother to work for the pride. I can't protect my children out there in the wild. I would be forever in your debt." She said bowing her head softly. She could not help but notice how strong the King appeared. She could tell he was a powerful leader. Nikko and Kalina hid behind her mother nervous to be in his presence. Nikko looked up to see a small cub about his age and smile. Maybe they could be friends someday.

The Scavangers
"The real qeustion is, what are you doing in Our lands? The Outlands aren't really where lions live.." Asikari said, giving the cub a chance to give them a reason not to be food. Adusa tried to go in for the kill, but Asikari tripped him with her paw. Aba, their cub, was watching them in secret.

Outlands Reporters
Kc, since she was only a cub, decided to go play with the young price. she ran up to him, and said, "Hi! I'm Kc, do you wanna play?@Letmehaveone2

@DeadlyPhoenix
Shupavu listened carefully to her story and request. After a few moments of thinking, he decided he would to let them join. After all, being a single parent was tough for any lion. "You may join. Besides my son could some more playmates."

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@Aqua Fire
Gumu was playing with a small lizard when one of the cubs came up to him and introduced herself. He stopped what he was doing to reply to her. "Hi, Kc, I'm Gumu and also the prince." He listened to her question. "Yeah, we can tussle for awhile."

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@Aqua Fire
"For your information, I saw this land first so its mine!" Zaliwa arched her back, letting a tiny roar. She was ready to show that she may be young, but was also very fierce. "And when I'm all grown, you'll be sorry you ever entered these lands!" Since she had no parents to guide her, she had to be able to defend herself which was exactly what she was trying to do.

The Scavengers
Asikari had enough of the cub. She pounced at the cub, Adusa right behind the cub if all else fails.
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Outlands Reporters
"Yay!" Kc said. She looked at the other Lions, talking with the king. "I wonder what they're talking about." She thought out loud.
@Letmehaveone2

@Letmehaveone2 @Deadlyphoenix

Another day in the Pridelands. Another sunrise, flowing over the land, that Cyren had met earnestly with eager tooth and claw, ready to do his duty. However, with their small numbers, their fresh kill pile was still full, and so he had nothing to do but patrol.

Perhaps one of the most boring duties of a lion was to patrol. Even if it wasn't as fun as hunting, it had perks hunting did not. Not that he could always name them...

Anyways. With Patrols, every detail had to be precise about the territory, and any oddities investigated. If something didn't add up, it was his job to report it.

What is Cyren's job, you ask? He is not a hunter, in fact...The blonde haired lion is a Guard, his loyalty to his pride unshakeable in his mind, and hopefully in the mind of Shupavu.

Now, later, Cyren was on his way back to his home. Patrol had turned out uneventful, just as it mostly always had.

The lion shook his head to clear his mind as he padded towards Pride rock, his brisk strides silent against the ground.

'Keep your mind clear. It will help you when you describe what you have seen...even if it is barely anything.' The male thought to himself, eyes straight ahead.

As he neared, drawing close to Pride Rock, Cyren could vaguely see another lion, and Shupavu's lips moving as he spoke.

Then, as Cyren drew closer, he realized it was a lioness. The Guard's eyebrows slowly raised. Who was she? Cyren took a moment to shake his hair out of his eyes, before moving towards their position, head cocked to the side. The Lioness would most likely easily be able to detect him, even with how silent he was...if she had ever hunted.

It was clear what the silent lion was attempting to ask his leader...

'Who is this?'

((apologies. Posting from my phone, as I have no other way to get online.))

@Letmehaveone2

Artemis smiled brightly. "Thank you my king." She said bowing down again. She was relieved that she would no longer have to wander around the wilderness anymore. Kalina ran up to the king from behind Artemis and smiled. "My name is Kalina...Whats yours?" She said tiling her head to the side. "Kalina...now is not the best time for that. I am sure he is busy." She said embarrassed to see her child come up to him like that.

@DeadlyPhoenix @Ryouko
"No, It's alright." The golden lion looked down at the cub. "My name is Shupavu." He didn't sharing his name with others. He then turned to Cyren. "She and her cubs are now a part of this pride." He replied to him.

Zi flew in at the moment to greet her king. "Well, my king, everything seems to be going smoothly so far." She reported.

Shupavu turned to his reporter. "Well, in that case, why don't you take a break, Zi?" He smiled at the bird then turned to Cyren to see if he needed anything as well.

@Letmehaveone2

Kalina smiled laughing as she tugged on her brothers tail. "Say hello Nikko." She said with his tail in her mouth. She let go of it laughing. "Your being rude brother." She said as she looked back at the king. "This is my brother Nikko." She said giggling as she looked around seeing other cubs playing. "I'm gonna go play mama." Kalina said as she ran off to go play. Nikko looked up at the King and bowed his head following his sisters. "Sorry, they can be a bit of a handful." Artemis said smiling. "Hello Cyren. Nice to meet you. I am Artemis." She said smiling at the other lion.

Outlands Reporters
Kc saw a cub coming up to them.
"Hello there! I'm Kc! Who are you." She asked the cub.

@Aqua Fire

Kalina smiled at the young cub looking very shy. "Im...Kalina." She said hiding behind her bother shyly. Nikko sighed. "Don't worry about her. She will open up soon. She is just always nervous." He said looking over at the cub. "I'm Nikko."

@DeadlyPhoenix @Aqua Fire
Gumu turned to the other cubs he saw with his father earlier. "And I'm Gumu, Kc and I were just about to tussle for a bit. Wanna join?" He asked with a smile.

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The Scavengers
Asikari had enough of the cub. She pounced at the cub, Adusa right behind the cub if all else fails.

Zaliwa dodged the incoming pounce and stood her ground. She was definitely willing to fight if she had to. She latched herself onto one of Asikari's forelegs, claws dug in deep. She didn't want to be seen as weak just because she was little.

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Eastern Pride
Maisha finished her patrol anything out the ordinary. She knew her cubs wanted to play and explore, but she was the only adult in her area. That said, she had to keep them by her side for their safety.

Roho was getting restless and pawed his sister's shoulder. "Tag, you're it!" He started running.

Malaika giggled and ran after her brother, making sure to stay in her mother's sight.

The Scavengers
When Adusa saw what happened to Asikari, he ran, with Aba right behind him. Asikari, seeing no one is there to help her, she ran away with her hurt leg.
"We'll come back soon! With reinforcements!" She yelled at the cub. When they got home, she scolded the two.
"I THOUGHT YOU HAD MY BACK, ADUSA!!!" She yelled at Adusa. His ears went down, and he whimpered.
"B-but, that bite, it looked like it hurt.." He stuttered.
"OF COURSE IT DID!! And besides! She was just a Cub! A CUB!! We could of easily of beaten her!" She yelled, while putting a splint on her foot. "And don't you think your off the hook, mister." She said, turning her attention to the little hyena cub. "I thought you gave your word saying you WILL NOT, I repeat, WILL NOT follow us. And look what you did. YOU FOLLOWED US!!!!" Aba's ears went down. His punishment was about to be made, when a lion barged into their home.
I hear your having... Trouble.. The lion said.
"Yes. We are." Asikari said, cautiously. "What are you doing here?"
Why, I just came to help. Since I am the leader of the Outlands..
"Well, sorry, 'your majesty,'" Asikari replied. "But someone claims that the Outlands belongs to them." The Lion's eyes glared.
Where? He growled. Asikari had a smirk on her face. 'This will teach that little cub not to mess with us, The Scavangers.'
"Why, just follow me.." She said, walking out the door. When Adusa and Aba started to follow, she growled.
"Your staying here, as your punishment. You must do what I say when I get home. And right now." Asikari stated. When Asikari and the lion were out of the rock house, Aba groaned.
"Aww man! I thought we would get lucky.."

Outlands Reporters
"Hi Kalina, Hi Nikko! I'm Kc!" Kc said. She then realized why she was here. "Oh! I almost forgot! I better go. Cya!" She said, walking towards the King. She bowed down.

@Letmehaveone2 @DeadlyPhoenix

Cyren nodded slightly to his King, before his gaze turned to Artemis.

The shy, workaholic Lion dipped his head respectfully to the female lioness. He noticed that her mate was not here, and his heart went out to her. Even if he was not a parent, he could see how hard being a single parent could be.

Thoughts about how hard it would be, he knew, would never actually give him the feelings Artemis would have felt.

Feeling as if he should give her some form of reply, Cyren's emerald eyes looked up at her as he opened his mouth slightly.

"..Like..wise.." The Lion scraped out, his voice rough and scratchy with disuse. Then he shut his mouth quickly, raising his head out of the respectful dip.

Outlands Reporters
Kc saw another lion, so she decided to speak with him.
"Hello! I'm Kc!

Kisari was laying on a rock in the middle of a grassy area. She knew she wanted to one day join a pride. Of course, which one was the question. Eventually, Kisari got up, stretched, and began walking. Mostly toward some water. If she found food a long the way, even better.