@DeadlyPhoenix
Gumu quickly followed after his new friends, knowing playtime was over.

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@Ninkitty
"And across the border there leads to the main Pride Lands which is ruled by a male lion named Shupavu. I only know him because we crossed paths once in while." She explained. "That's about all there is to know around these parts."

@Letmehaveone2
Kisari's never met him, but at least she now knew his name. She smiled. "Thanks for showing me around."

@Letmehaveone2

Artemis smiled as she brought everyone to be in the shadow of Pride Rock. She did not want to be out there in case their was an attack. "Hello. I am Nikko and Kalina's mom Artemis. Whats your name?" She said looking at Gumu. She saw him earlier but never met him till now.

Gumu looked up at the older female. "I'm Gumu and the future king." He knew that was all he had to say, being a future king would obviously mean he's the king's son.

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Roho smirked at his sister, getting an idea. "Well, if you won't go with me. Can you rid of HER then?" He asked, his eyes pleading.

Malaika shook her head in disbelief. "Ugh, fine." She walked over to the ostrich, getting ready to do every trick she could think of. "Hey, Olivia, what's it like to be an adviser?" Knowing how birds with this role could talk for hours on certain things.

Olivia looked the cub that asked her that. "Well, my job is very important." She began blabbering about all there was to being an adviser or reporter.

Once she was too caught up in her speech, Roho took that chance to take off and explore beyond the borders. He had made it across the waterhole and was now on the other side.

@Letmehaveone2

Artemis laughed as he said that. "Well its nice to meet you Prince Gumu." She said smiling at her two cubs. "I am glad you two found a friend." She said to them as Nikko went over to Gumu laughing. "Why did we have to go over here mama?" Kalina asked getting worried. She crawled over to her hiding behind her front legs.

@Ninkitty
Maisha smiled as she thanked her. "It was my pleasure." She said.

@DeadlyPhoenix
"Nice to meet too, Miss Artemis." Gumu listened to Kalina's question and wondered why too.

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Roho was far away from his home by now and noticed he was nearing an old graveyard. "Wow." He went over to check it out, his curiosity getting the better of him.

Deon sighed and decided to go back to his own home which The Elephant Graveyard. He had no idea a cub had entered his lands, but would find out soon enough.

@Letmehaveone2
Kisari began walking back to where they left Olivia and the cubs. She wasn't sure if Maisha was following her or not though.

@Letmehaveone2

Artemis looked around trying to see what was going on. "I think I heard something about a hyena...We are just over here just to be safe. We are perfectly protected." She said as her gaze tried to find Cyren. She wanted him to be careful but she felt in the pit of her chest of when her old mate would go on a hunt. She shook off the feeling knowing it was different this time.

Kalina walked over to a tree log and scratched her nails up against it trying to distract herself. Nikko looked around trying to see the hyena but couldn't. "I wonder what its doing here?" Nikko asked Gumu wondering if he knew.

@DeadlyPhoenix
Gumu shrugged. "How should I know? But I'm sure my dad will take care of it. He's very brave." He reassured Nikko.

@Ninkitty
Maisha decided she should go check on the cubs too and followed Kisari.

@Letmehaveone2
Kisari got back with Maisha following her. She saw Malaika and Olivia. Someone was missing however and he didn't seem to be anywhere near here. "Where's Roho?"

When she saw her son was not in sight, Maisha was both scared and a little disappointed. "I bet he went to explore without my knowledge." She looked to her adviser. "Weren't you watching him?"

Olivia looked to her queen. "I'm sorry, my queen, but I was too busy talking to your daughter." She bowed her head.

Maisha knew she couldn't blame Olivia, it wasn't her fault he ran off like that. She then turned to her daughter. "Malaika, answer me truthfully. Where did your brother go?"

"He talked me into letting him explore. I didn't follow because I didn't want to be part of his adventure." When it came to her mother, she had to be honest and with no choice, she ratted him out just like that.

"When I find him, he's gonna be so much trouble." Maisha growled out. "He can be such a troublemaker."

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Meanwhile
Deon was surprised to find a cub walking around his home. A little tyke in my area, not on my paw. He walked over to the cub and asked, "What are you doing here, cub?"

A chill went down his spine when he heard a sinister voice, Roho whirled around and looked up at a... blue? lion. "I'm just exploring. I didn't mean to trespass." Out of curiosity he asked, "Why are you blue?"

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Elsewhere
After hours of walking, Wanga could see huge plants and trees coming into view. It looked like a jungle, she decided walk towards it, not knowing there was another girl cub there.

Juma felt a little hungry and went to find a mouse or something to snack on.

"Any idea where he might have gone or what direction he went in?" Kisari asked the queen.@Letmehaveone2

@Letmehaveone2

Nikko still tried to look around but he couldn't see it. "I wonder what it wants?" He asked tilting his head trying to think of a reason why it would show up.

The Scavangers
'Aww shoot! Better scram. But everyone's running around, I'll never be able to escape without getting caught..' Asikari thought. 'Unless..' Asikari saw Kc looking at her, so she threw mud in her eyes, then jumped into some bushes, and began to dig her way to her den. When she was far enough away, she will dig up, and run from there.

Outlands Reporters
Kc's eyes were covered in mud. When she got it off, Asikari was gone.
"Where did she.." Kc said.
@Ryouko @Letmehaveone2

@Letmehaveone2 @Aqua Fire

As Cyren ran up to Kc, with his leader, Shupavu, the emerald gaze of the lion narrowed. "Where is this Hyena, child?" He asked, scenting the air. He could smell the scent..faintly.

Eastern Pride
@Ninkitty
"Let's go find him." Maisha often used scent for tracking and so she put her nose to the ground, sniffing around. As she got to the forbidden waterhole, his scent was there. "He crossed through here." She looked over her shoulder to see Malaika following. She shook her head indicating she should stay with Olivia until they got back.

Malaika saw the signal and understood it. She went back to where Olivia was and sat down, patiently waiting for her brother's return.

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Elephant Graveyard
Deon laughed when he was asked about his fur color. "Because I am, now get out before I make you get out." This was HIS land and no one but him was allowed to come here. That and he hated cubs.

Roho's ears went flat with fright as the blue lion threatened him. "Alright, I'll go, but one more question."

Deon sighed as he just wanted this cub out. "Make it snappy." He threatened.

"What's your name?" Roho asked, still scared.

"It's Deon, now go!" Deon would not be able to tolerate him being there for much longer.

Roho ran back the way he came when he entered. He had now learned the dangers of crossing The Forbidden Waterhole.

Deon relaxed a bit. Good riddance. Those little tykes can be so annoying. He went back to his spot on the platform.

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Pride Lands
@DeadlyPhoenix
Gumu had no idea how else he could calm his friend, so he decided not to say anything until the threat was gone.

@Aqua Fire
Zi shook her head as the hyena left. She turned to her king and the guard. "I have no idea why it was here. It happened when I was training Kc." She stated as she waited for a response from her apprentice.

@Ryouko
Shupavu huffed as he saw it was no longer there. He turned to Kc, expecting an answer.

@Letmehaveone2
Seeing as how Kisari isn't quite familiar with Roho's scent, she let Maisha lead the way. "I guess we'll be doing the same," she said as she started crossing it while looking around for the cub. Of course, by now he could be far away from here.

@Letmehaveone2

Artemis looked to see if everyone was safe. She wondered what she should do to keep the cubs safe. "Lets go to the dens everyone." She said as she headed that way with her cubs following them.

@Ninkitty
Maisha continued their search as they neared the graveyard. That's when she saw a cub heading their direction. Maisha recognized it as Roho. "There he is." She walked over to where she was in front of him.

Roho stopped running when a lioness blocked his path. When he realized it was his mother, he immediately lowered his head, knowing he was in trouble.

"Come. We'll talk later." Maisha picked him up by the scruff as she turned away to return to her homeland.

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@DeadlyPhoenix
Gumu followed the lioness to the dens while waiting for his father's return.

Outlands Reporters
"When I alarmed everyone, she threw mud in my eyes, and left." Kc stated. She saw the bushes, and had a thought. She walked over there, and moved the leaves, revealing a hole. She sniffed the air, to make sure that it was the hyena.
"Yep, Asikari went through this hole.." Kc said.