@DeadlyPhoenix @Letmehaveone2

"Yes, I think so...Artemis?" Cyren looked at her, head tilted to the side. He then added playfully. "And you're telling her when the time comes, not me." The Blonde Guard looked back at Nikko, before he added. "..I'll teach him so long as there is something to learn."

@Letmehaveone2@Ryouko

Kalina smiled when he said his favorite bugs. "I also love chasing those bugs too!." She said excitedly wagging her tail even more. "I also like chasing beetles. They can be very hard to catch if they are trying to get away." She said laughing playfully.

Artemis smiled at the King. "Unless you want to watch the lesson. We would not mind unless you were busy?" She asked offering to have him hang out. He knew his job could be stressful but even the king needed to have friends. Artemis smiled at Cyren as he said she would have to tell Kalina. "I can do that as long as you help Nikko." She said playfully back and Nikko ran up excitedly.

((Edited))

@Letmehaveone2
Selina blushed softly when he leaned into her though he whispered in her ear which relaxed her.
Though she quickly moved back from him when she heard sounds above her and soon Crimson reappeared slightly wet as he shook himself off outside and said "Alright, the hyenas ran into the Anurks which frightened them causing a stampede which will probably hit us here eventually. As much as I hate to cut your training short Roho, its best we take Selina back to our pride so she can rest easier"
Selina looked at him and nodded though when she tried to move she flinched in pain as her wound stung.
Crimson grab another purple flower and a pink one and ask Roho to hold onto the purple one as he could turn it into a proper paste to cover Selina wound before he picked Selina up in his mouth and told Roho to jump on his back and hold tight as they ran back to the eastern pride. They would have to pick up his training tomorrow, once Selina was safe.

@DeadlyPhoenix
If Gumu could smile any wider, he would. "What do you say we go chasing bugs together?" He asked her and if she agreed to it, he wouldn't be chasing bugs by himself anymore.

Shupavu thought about it and nodded. "It's rare that a king gets a break, but I guess I could spare a little time." He went to sit somewhere out of the way and watch from there.

@Mike the Bloodwolf
Roho nodded and took the purple flower and held it as he jumped onto Crimson's back. For a moment, he wondered how his sister's training was going not that he ever really cared about her or at least he often acted like he didn't. He moved up a little so he could be close enough to talk to Selina some more as he rode Crimson back his pride and his mother.

---

Malaika calculated her timing between the bird and her own movements. She crouched down and snuck up a little before jumping out of the grass and onto the white bird, pinning it. She looked up at her mother. "How was that?"

Maisha was a little surprised which made her wonder if she had a smart daughter or she was just talented. "That was great, sweetie." She went up to her and licked her forehead. "You're very talented."

Malaika smiled as she was praised for her successful pounce. "Thanks, Mama." She got off the white bird and sat in between her mother's paws.

@Letmehaveone2@Ryouko

Kalina smiled jumping up and down. "That would be amazing actually." She said laughing happily. She looked around to see where would be a good place for them to be. "You know a good spot?" She said smiling back at Gumu.

Artemis smiled as the King said he would join them. "Exactly. Everyone deserves a break every now and then." She said smiling as she made some room for him to sit on the rock next to her. It was big enough for both of them to both have enough room. Nikko ran over to Cyren. "I want to learn some more." He said laughing.

@Letmehaveone2
Once Roho was on, and had a good grip. Crimson began to move quickly. It was done in good time as not long afterwards the stampede came destroying the cave though the flower would grip onto the creatures so that there seeds would travel all over the Darklands.
Crimson had always been a fast running but he was taking it easy for Selina. Who looked past him to speak to Roho "You say he's your trainer? What made you want to choose him, I though mother taught their cubs?"

@DeadlyPhoenix
"Well, let's explore and find out." Gumu winked at her as he set off to find some bugs. This is gonna be so much fun. He couldn't believe he found someone who loved doing all the same things he did.

Shupavu nodded to Artemis as she said everyone deserved a break. This would allow for his son and Kalina to play as long as they wanted for a bit.

---

@Mike the Bloodwolf
"I didn't. My mother asked him to since she's too busy training my sister." Roho moved his head a bit so he could see her better.

@Letmehaveone2

Kalina smiled and looked around to find a place for bugs gather up. Up ahead she saw a dead tree log on the ground. "Ooh thats perfect." She said running over to it. "Come on Gumu!" She said jokingly as she ran ahead.

@DeadlyPhoenix @Letmehaveone2

Cyren looked at Nikko, after Shupavu had sat down. "..Let's continue. Your form looks good on the jump..show me that landing again."

@Ryouko

Nikko smiled and crouched down close to the ground and looked around for an area to jump to. He jumped up and pounced down on a small beetle and landed on all four paws with out a sound. "How was that?" He asked curiously.

@DeadlyPhoenix
Gumu followed her to the log. "Oh, I'm coming!" He said as he caught up to her.

@DeadlyPhoenix

Cyren smiled lightly. "It seems good..but, try timing it to where you can run right after. Sometimes, Hunters leap and miss..you need to be prepared to get right back into running."

Malaika seemed to have done well with finding Maisha's hiding place. However it looked like it was Malaika's turn to hide. And from the looks of it, she was to hide from a bird. Kisari watched to see how well she did with this.

@Letmehaveone2@Ryouko

Kalina smiled and ran a little faster to the log. She slowed down before they got there to look at it from a distance. She did not want to scare them before they could pick one to chase. "I see a few up here." She said whispering to Gumu.

Nikko nodded his head. "Got it. Lets practice together." He said happily wagging his tail. "So I can make sure I am doing it right." He said looking for something to pounce at.

@DeadlyPhoenix
Gumu nodded as he slowed down as well. "Okay, which one do you wanna chase first?" He asked with a smile. "Or do you wanna chase them all?" He slowly went closer to the log.

---

Maisha looked over at Kisari and smiled. "She's doing great so far, surprisingly." She thought the next task should be knowing when to spot danger and when it's best to fight or run. She turned to her daughter. "Alright, let's play chase." It might seem silly, but she knew it would come in handy once Malaika was older.

"Chase? But I thought we were training." Malaika looked up at her mother in question.

Maisha let out a slight chuckle. "We are, but you need to have a little fun in your life. You're still a cub after all." She advised her before she began running in a playful way.

Malaika thought about what her mother said and felt she was right. She needed to try being a cub so she let loose and chased after her.

---

Zaliwa realized the male that took her in wasn't coming back. "I knew I'd get left behind!" She decided to wander away from the Wastelands for a bit. Just goes to show you can't trust anyone. She couldn't wait to grow up so she be on her own all she wants. She realized she was a bit hungry so she looked around for a rat.

@DeadlyPhoenix

Cyren chuckled at the youth before nodding. He then looked at Nikko, before he tapped his chin. "I have an idea. How about we go after a couple of rabbits? It will give you and your sister some dinner." He said. "And I'll make sure you get some."

@Ryouko

Nikko smiled. "That sounds like fun! Lets do that." He said still keeping his voice down. He was excited but he tried to not scare any away before they could find them.

Kalina smiled. "Hmm lets get them all. The person who catches the most wins." She said giggling softly. She had wanted to make it a contest to see who was better.

@DeadlyPhoenix
Gumu laughed as he heard her challenge him. "You're on!" He began to chase a few of them as he continued to smile and laugh.

@Letmehaveone2

Kalina laughed as she pounced on two at once that were close together. She smiled laughing. "Two so far!" She said as she looked for more to chase.

@DeadlyPhoenix

"First..Scent the air." Cyren took a moment to get a good whiff of the aroma of the surrounding area. In it, he could almost see the trail the rabbit had gone, and so he began to slink through the grass. "Come on."