New Cubs on the Block

[Miliski]

this roleplay is about when Sarabi and Sarafina(me) both come onto the sceane. it tells about Taka(Scar), Mala(Zira), Sarafina and Sarabi's cubhood. please sign up. this story begins when Sarabi and Sarafina arrive.

Taka and Mufasa's father, Ahadi- Simbathelion
Taka and Mufasa's mother,Uru- Simbathelion
Mufasa- phil2kx
Taka(Scar)-Ashara
Mala(Zira)-KristynLioness
Sarabi- me
Sarafina- me
Sarabi and Sarafina's mother, Acaia-
Banzi-
Ed-
Shenzi-Merra'sSieria
Shadow- Shadow
Sun Dance- me
Moon Dance- me
Makatu-2 Die FR
Zazu-Zazu_2004
Mera-Merra'sSieria

OOC: Tell me if you want any of the lions above, but now, i will RP them. Let the thread begin!!!!!!!!

[phil2kx]

ooh can i be mufasa:cheese:

[Shadow]

am in thoug i whana play my self as a cuby ^^

[Miliski]

as soon as the rest are taken we cxan begin so can everyone let me know they are in then when the oringanls are taken i will start another list for the other member's charcters.

[Ashara]

I'll play Taka....:jejeje:

[unregistered user]

Okay, not many have joined so thanks for starting it again.

[Ashara]

When are we starting...? Or have we already started...? :confused:

[unregistered user]

I could play Zira

[Ashara]

Yay! :metoo: more people!

[Miliski]

Ashara, no we haven't started, we are just waiting for more people and KristynLioness yes you can be zira.

[Ashara]

Okay :Ooo: J/W BTW, I'll be more than Taka if you want. :evilgrin:

[2 Die FR]

I think I see some personal RP characters, so I hope this is allowed...may I join as Makatu, my own lion cubbie?

[Miliski]

Originally posted by Ashara
Okay :Ooo: J/W BTW, I'll be more than Taka if you want. :evilgrin:
Thanks


Originally posted by 2 die FR
I think I see some personal RP characters, so I hope this is allowed...may I join as Makatu, my own lion cubbie?
Sure i'll add him now

[Ashara]

So...do you want me to be more?

[unregistered user]

If noone else will, I'll take on an extra one.

[Miliski]

Originally posted by Ashara
So...do you want me to be more?

I don't mind.

If noone else will, I'll take on an extra one

Thanks KristynLioness

=D =D :D :D

[Zazu_2004]

Can I be Zazu? Please! :)

[Miliski]

Sure

[Merra'sSieria]

Can i be Merra?

[Merra'sSieria]

Oo, and can I be Shenzi? Please? :D

[Miliski]

Sarabi raised her head and hit her sister. "Psst, Look. another lion!!!!" She smiled. "Do you think hes friendly??" Sarafina asked. Sarabi shrugged and looked around.

[Miliski]

Helllo, anyone there???

[Ashara]

:kovusm: Yay! We're atfinally starting!

[Merra'sSieria]

Merra trudged along the dusty plains. Her infinite talkative annoying crazy ways made her unpopular, and she was an outcast for this. Oh and her wierd fur colour. She swooshed her red tail sadly, once, twice, then collapsed onto the dirt...

[Merra'sSieria]

Merra trudged along the dusty plains. Her infinite talkative annoying crazy ways made her unpopular, and she was an outcast for this. Oh and her wierd fur colour. She swooshed her red tail sadly, once, twice, then collapsed onto the dirt...
Sorry accidentally posted twice...

[Ashara]

Taka made his way down the stone steps of Pride Rock, leaping as he went. He muttered to himself so that others couldn't hear him. Partly about his brother, partly about being so lonely.

[Sombolia]

Just wondering, why is this in "The Starting Trail"? :/

[Ashara]

'Cause all the characters are cubs.

[Merra'sSieria]

Merra looked up and saw a large pointy rock. A young cub was leaping down muttering to himself. He obviously thought no-one could hear him.

[Sombolia]

'Cause all the characters are cubs.

yeah, but "The Starting Trail" is CotP's RP.. O_o;

oh well. i'm just pointing out that this RP has nothing to do with TST, is all.

[Merra'sSieria]

Guys?

[Ashara]

Okay...well, we already started it here...erm, lol. We started posting here a few months ago, starting th idea, and people have just now starting RPing.

[Sombolia]

I'm just saying, I have no prob with you guys RPing it, but I don't think it should be in this subforum, is all. ;)

[Ashara]

(LOL...'aight)
Taka looked up to see the strange colored cub. He sneered, watching her curiously.

[Merra'sSieria]

Merra regarded the sneering cub with intrest. So much so, she accidentally stared.

[Ashara]

"What?" Taka said softly. He scowled at her, even though he was too embarrassed to give more than one word.

[Merra'sSieria]

Merra flicked her tail.
"You" she laughed - true to her name - merrily, at his scowl.

[Ashara]

"What about me?" he said as he approached her, tail angrily flicking from side to side.

[Merra'sSieria]

"You're so cute!" Merra giggled, watching his tail flick.

[Ashara]

Taka lifted hi left eyebrow, and kept the other down firmly. Cute? Only his mother had called him that before. "Er..." was all he could get out as he backed away.

[Merra'sSieria]

"Ersef? That was my brother's name!" She bounded around the confused cub playfully. "Wanna play tag?" She flicked her own red tail.

[Ashara]

"Uh..." was all Taka could get out as he slumped on his back paws. He had played tag with his brother before, but he usually didn't play with the other cubs.

[Merra'sSieria]

Merra waved her tail, still enthusiastic. The breeze rustled her fringe, a strange long growth of fur which covered her eyes.

[Ashara]

"Who are you?" Taka at finally found his voice. Why was this cub talking to him?

[Merra'sSieria]

"Oh SILLY me. My name's Merra!" She replied. She waited eagerly for his reply, but one ear twitched as she noticed a butterfly in the corner of one of her veiled eyes.

[Ashara]

"I'm Prince Taka" he said with a highly dignified voice as he puffed out his chest.

[Merra'sSieria]

"Oooooooooooo" She ooed. "That's cool. So do you wanna play or not?" She smiled, showing sabre-like fangs unusual for her personality.

[Ashara]

Taka sighed to himself, and went down into a prowl shape, bringing his legs to the ground. He gave a playful growl, waiting to see the other cubs reaction.

[Merra'sSieria]

Merra's grin widened, and she too brought her legs to the ground.

[Ashara]

Taka lunged at the cub, toppling over her back, and fell to the ground behind her.

[Merra'sSieria]

Merra giggled with glee, and whipped round to pin Taka.

[Ashara]

Taka tried to jump up, but was pinned back down before he could. He snarled, anger rising in his voice. He had lost...again.

[Merra'sSieria]

Merra's expression softened and she licked him, then getting off.

[Ashara]

Pure shock went over his face as she licked him. He stood up, and glared at her before asking,"What was that for?"

[Merra'sSieria]

"'Cause you're my best friend!" She purred, then she suddenly became shy, something very unusual for her.

[Ashara]

"You don't even know me" he said half laughing. Besides that, his only friends were the other cubs of the pride, and even they got on his nerves.

[Merra'sSieria]

"Oh don't I?" She purred mysteriously, circling him. Her eyes seemed to flash behind their curtain of fur.

[Ashara]

Taka backed away, smiling with a confused look in his eyes at the misterious cub.

[Merra'sSieria]

She returned the smile warmly, then sat down to lick her paws.

[Ashara]

"Where are you from?" he at finally asked. He'd been wondering where this wierd little cub had come from.

[Merra'sSieria]

"Way over there..." She gestured vaguely in one direction. She was obviously a little reluctant.

[Ashara]

Taka looked in the direction that she pointed, and wondered what was actually out there.

[Merra'sSieria]

Merra went to join him, looking to where he was.

[Ashara]

"Do you live in a clan? Pride?" he asked. Perhaps she was a rogue....

[Merra'sSieria]

"Er...Well...No..." She replied, again unusually nervous. She didn't want to lose her only chance of a true friend...

[Ashara]

"A rogue?" he said exasperately. His eyes wide, he gaped at her confusedly.

[Merra'sSieria]

"A rogue." She said finally, quietly.

[Ashara]

Taka looked to the ground in disbelief, although his face was emotionless. He chose not to ask about her past, lest it stirred up any unwanted memories.

[Merra'sSieria]

"I'm sorry!" Merra suddenly blurted out. "I'm sorry for what I am, please don't hate me, my friend!" She flopped to the ground, stirring up dust. "My only friend..." She whispered.

[Ashara]

"I wouldn't hate you for that" Taka said defiantly, aroused by the sudden outburst of the red cub.

[Merra'sSieria]

"Yes, you would! Everyone does!" She suddenly sobbed.

[Ashara]

"Well, if you'd really like to know, I'm sort of an out cast as well" Taka said with refinement as he licked his paw.

[Merra'sSieria]

Merra sniffed, her eyes were questioning, but of course, Taka couldn't see them.

[Ashara]

"Even though I'm prince, being second born makes it seem like I'm just like any other cub" he explained.

[Merra'sSieria]

"Poor Taka. I think you'd be a better king than... than..."

[Ashara]

"Mufasa" he said politely. "My older brother...takes on more of my father's looks"

[Merra'sSieria]

"Well, I think you are handsomerer." She got her words wrong in her recurring shyness.

[Ashara]

"How would you know? Have you met him? "he asked snappily, not meaning to be rude.

[Merra'sSieria]

"Er, well, er, no, but..." She had become slightly jumpy after Taka's snap. "I have seen the King...Your father..."

[Ashara]

"Ugly brute, isn't he?" He said with a smirk. He noticed how snappy he was being, and muttered,"Sorry...a little sarcastic..."

[Merra'sSieria]

"It's ok." She said, still undecided as whether to nuzzle him or not, perhaps that was too forward... She felt this was her true friend, though.

[Ashara]

"Erm...would you like to come further into my prides lands?" he asked her.

[Merra'sSieria]

"Ok" She loosened up a little, following her new young friend.

[Ashara]

Taka headed toward the prides Rock in which they hid from weather and the sun.

[Merra'sSieria]

Merra leaped after him, wishing she could have met him before.

[Ashara]

"This is about it" he said as he sat under a tree, close to where some of the lionesses were laying in the sun.

[Merra'sSieria]

"Oh wow, this is brill!" Merra plonked herself next to him, before addressing the lionesses. "Hi!"

[Ashara]

A few of the lionessed looked over, and thought nothing of the cub.
"Uh...maybe we should stay behind the grass. My dad's a little protective about who I talk to"

[Merra'sSieria]

"Oh, ok." She didn't press any further.

[Ashara]

Taka made sure they couldn't be seen as he hid a few yards away.

[Merra'sSieria]

Merra surveyed pride rock. Majestic but cosy, she decided.

[Ashara]

Taka looked up to see what Merra was looking at. "Yeah...we sleep...eat...do everything in there"

[Merra'sSieria]

Merra just smiled to herself, then for some reason wondered how old Taka was. She herself was... well she didnt acually know.

[Ashara]

(Since we're the only two, wanna play the other characters?)
Taka watched as a butterfly whizzed by, and wondered why it was going by so quickly. Then, Sarafina bustled out of the grass, after it.

[Merra'sSieria]

(Sure, which ones?)
Merra stared at the butterfly and it gradually slowed to a stop.

[Mizani]

ooc: can I join?

[Merra'sSieria]

(Sure, who do you wanna be?)

[Mizani]

I'll play Mteuzi. I made her up as Kula's (from TLK 6 na) mother.

[Merra'sSieria]

(Cool)
Merra turned her attention away from the butterfly to a more interesting sight. Another cub.
"Hi!"

[Ashara]

(Okay. Yayness! LOL...as long as it's just not me and you.)
Taka looked over at the other cub, and remembered her. He'd seen her a few times, but had never gotten the chance to talk.

[Merra'sSieria]

(Lol, what's wrong with me? jk)
"Hi?" Merra repeated.

[Ashara]

(Sorta wierd. It was just the two of us! lol)

[Merra'sSieria]

(Ya.)

[Mizani]

(sorry for not posting guys. kinda left you hanging there didn't I?)
Mteuzi turned around, realising that the two lion cubs were talking to her.
"uh, hi" she said nervously.

[Merra'sSieria]

"What's your name? I'm Merra!"

[Ashara]

"I'm Taka, Mufasa's brother" he said proudly. He had seen her talking to his brother before.

[Mizani]

"I'm Mteuzi" She smiled.

[Ashara]

Taka nodded, and sat down. "I've seen you around the pride a few times"

[Mizani]

"yea, I seen you to prince Taka" She said.
"and I've seen you to Merra"

[Merra'sSieria]

"Wha? Where have you seen me?"

[Ashara]

Taka layed down in the sand, and rolled over on his back.

[Mizani]

"just around" Mteuzi grinned.

[Merra'sSieria]

"Uh, okay..." Merra didn't want to think of where Mteuzi could have seen her.

[Ashara]

"C'mon...let's go do something" Taka said as he stood up again, shaking the dirt from his back.

[Mizani]

"like, exploring?" Mteuzi asked, flicking her tail eagarly.

[Ashara]

"Yeah" Taka said eagerly. Most of the time he was left to exploring by himself.

[Mizani]

"wanna explore the outlands?" Mtuezi asked getting rather excited.

[Ashara]

"Yeah...."Taka said in a drawl, having been there once before.

[Mizani]

"Or we could go to the abbandoned hyena den" she suggested noticing that Taka seemed bored with her other idea.

[Ashara]

This idea made Taka perk up; as far as he knew, he had never been there before. "Okay"

[Merra'sSieria]

Merra slowly rose.
"Or we could-" But she was cut short as a large lion stood over her.

[Ashara]

(I'm guessing this large lion will be Ahadi? lol)
Taka turned to see what had cut Merra off.

[Mizani]

Mteuzi stared up at King Ahadi.

[Ashara]

(Merra'sSieria can play him. If it's even Ahadi! lol)

[Merra'sSieria]

(Thanx guys!(Not sarcasm))
"who are you?"

[Ashara]

Taka looked up at his father (?), and winced. The first thought that he had was that he might be mad. After all, he was talking to a rogue.

[Mizani]

Mteuzi stared up at the lion she had grown up knowing as none other then King Ahadi. The lion commanded great respect as an air of dignity followed him with every step. She bowed her head slightly in respect.

[Merra'sSieria]

'I.....I......Im Merra, mr King sir...'Merra stammered.

[Ashara]

Taka felt almost ashamed as his father glared at him. Yet he still kept his head up, trying to save what little dignity he had. "Hello, Father"
(Who's playing him for the time being?)

[Katse]

((I'd like to join in this. Is there something I have to do in order to get in? I have an OC-->http://fanart.lionking.org/Artists/Katse/TakaTaugadiTalk.jpg. I'm sure you can guess she's the grey one. She's a childhood friend of Taka, later to become one of his mates.))

[Ashara]

(Oh, yeah. I know that character. lol...I don't think you have to fill out anything. Great art, by the way.)

[Katse]

((I was just making sure. Thank ye kindly!^^))

[Ashara]

(Okay. ^_^ Post whenever. doesn't matter)

[Katse]

A small, grey cub layed sprawled out on a rock in the warm sun. She was dozing happily. Her ears twitched when she heard voices coming from nearby. She opened one eye, then yawned. She stood up and leaned down and forward, stretching. She yawned again, shaking herself awake. She noticed that Taka must've been caught about to do something against his father's consent. Taugadi smiled and rolled her eyes. She jumped down from her perch and trotted over to Taka's side. "What'd ya do this time," she aksed jokingly.

[Miliski]

Sarabi pranced over followed by Sarafina. "Hey Taka!!!" She giggled. Sarafina drew herself closer to Taka and blinked her teal eyes at him. "Hiyah Taka!!" She smiled. Sarabi giggled. Sarafina was forever playing. They noticed a strange grey cub. "Hi, i'm Sarabi!!" Sarabi smiled. "And i'm Sarafina!" Sarafina giggled.

OOC: Sorry i've been away!! I've been busy!!

[Katse]

Taugadi's ears twitched and perked as she heard Sarafina and Sarabi. "Hi," she greeted with a smiled as she turned to them, "I'm Taugadi. Nice to meet ya!" She paused, surveying the two sisters in front of her. "I think I've seen you two around sometimes," she said, "I've been here a while, too."

[Miliski]

"Yeah. I'm Mufassa's bride to be! YUK!!!" Sarabi joked. Sarafina rolled her eyes and tapped Taugadi on the paw. "Tag!!!" She laughed. Sarafina pounced around her giggling waiting to be chased or tagged.

[Katse]

Taugadi became suprised when Sarafina tagged her out of nowhere. "Hey," she replied with a laugh. She got into a pouncing position, growling playfully. Her bottom wiggled in the air as he tail twitched. She pounced, trying to tag Sarafina.

[Miliski]

Sarafina laughed and darted to one side. "Come on slowpoke!!!" She teased.

[Miliski]

The grass rustled and Sarafina perked up allowing herself to be tagged.

[Katse]

Taugadi tumbled to the ground as Sarafina dodged her. She landed with a thud on her stomach with an "oof!" She stood up and shook her head, then smiled playfully. She bounded off after Sarafina. "Tag," she called out as she poked Sarafina's foot.

[Miliski]

Sarafina didn't seem to notice. Sarabi came up beside her. "What is it?" She asked. "Somethings there!!!" Sarafina hissed.

ooc: Nice banner. I'm sorry about your dog. I was admiring your art. It's brill.

[Katse]

Taugadi came to a full stop behind Sarafina and Sarabi. "Hey, why'd you s--" she cut herself off, hearing Sarafina hiss. Taugadi tensed herself, curious but still scared as to what it might be. "W-What is it," she whispered.

((Thank you.:hugs: I really appreciate it. Thank you for caring about Max. It means a lot to me.))

[Merra'sSieria]

Merra, from where she had been sitting out for the millionth time in her life, looked to where the others were staring.

[Ashara]

Taka watched the cubs playing, almost forgetting about his father. For once, he was able to talk to the other cubs without being picked on by his older brother.
(Yeah...your art is amazing. I'm sorry about Max! My dog that I'd owned my entire life passed away a few weeks ago. :( )

[Avalon]

((Can I join this RP???:D do I need to sign up any where??, if I can join that is :confused: ))

[Mizani]

ooc:Just post ya char info and join in:D

[Avalon]

((YAYNess:cheese: Alright well I'll be my char Rashu: http://fanart.lionking.org/Artists/Avalon/Rashu.jpg(just try and imagine him as a cub :D, Rashu and Taka accutally have no likeing for each other not all, and Rashu is a rouge lioncub he has no familiy at all, I'll explain more through out the story))

The rashling in the grass got closer to the four cub and out of it jumped a orange and black lioncub. "Hello...." the young lion said lowereing his head into a bow, "I am Rashu.." the lion said with a polite smile as he raised his head and sat down before the girls looking them over although noticeing that they looked kinda scared, the cub still kept his face...

[Mizani]

Mteuzi noticed the orange lion that jumped out of the bushes.

"Come on Taka" She said, nudging him playfully.

"Lets go greet the new kid" She said eagerly.

[Ashara]

Taka looked rather perturbed about the idea of the male cub, vbut walked over with Mteuzi.

[Merra'sSieria]

Merra pawed the dirt, used to its dry feel.

[Ashara]

Taka looked back at Merra, but didn't keep his eyes off of the new comer for long.

[Merra'sSieria]

Merra rose at Taka's glance, and went to inspect the new cub.

[Ashara]

Taka bumped heads with Merra, and smirked.

[Avalon]

Rashu looked about at all the cub that had gatherd around him. "Hello..." Rashu said again looking at the new cubs that had arrived in particularly Taka. "What kind of place is this..??" Rashu asked looking about at the lush savanna. Before back to the cub who still to him seem unsure about him...

[Ashara]

"My kingdom" Taka said proudly. "Or...well, my fathers" he added after a moments thought.

[Avalon]

Rashu looked at Taka with a slitely amused smile. "Really... so this is your father's kingdom..." Rashu said as he got up on his feet and walked passed Taka. "...and that would make you the future king then..." Rashu said as he turned to Taka with a grin...

[Katse]

"Hi," Taugadi piped up, "you're new to the Pridelands? Nice to meet ya! My name's Taugadi!" She smiled at Rashu, no llonger startled from before.

[Ashara]

"Erm...well...my older brother, actually" he said as he looked to the ground.

[Avalon]

Rashus turned hearing a voice talking to him, as he turned he could see the greyish lioness cub from a little earlier. "Hello to you too... I am Rashu" he said to proply interdouce himself to the lioness cub. "And you are Taugadi, nice to meet you.." Rashu said with a polite smile, before looking about the savanna again. "Soo this land is called the Pridelands... it looks like nice place to stay for a couple of months.." the orange cub said contended to himself before turning back to Taugadi with the same polite smile as before. Turning hearing Taka's voice behind him, "So you are the future kings brother..." Rashu said with a grin, "... you'll get a important role when you grow up..." Rashu said plainly and turned back to the other lion cubs gatherd around...

[Merra'sSieria]

Merra rubbed her head, surprised at this sudden display of affection. She returned his smile then turned to greet the cub that Taka was so intrested in.
"Im Merra"

[Katse]

At Rashu acknowledging her, Taugadi tilted her head to the side slightly and a large smile was spread across her face. Her expression changed to sympathetic as she noticed Taka. "Don't be sad, Taka," she comforted with a smile as she moved towards him, "it's a big thing to be the King's brother!"

[Ashara]

Taka smiled at Taugadi, yet he still didn't wuite understand this Rashu. He sighed, and tried to forget about the cub, wanting to talk to his friends.

[Avalon]

"Taugadi has right Taka, there is nothing to be sad off..." Rashu said, ".. what is so great about being king anyway, all you get is tiersome responsablitys.." Rashu said makeing a face. Rashu turned seeing another cub interdouceing it self to him. "Hello..." rashu said with a polite bow at the lion before turning back to Taka and Taugadi....

[Merra'sSieria]

Trying not to be discouraged, Merra turned back to Taka.

[Katse]

Taugadi smiled at both Taka and Rashu((cheery little thing, ain't she?:p)). "So..." Taugadi began, trying to start conversation. She turned to Rashu, tilting her head slightly, out of curiousity. "I never caught your name," she said to the orange, male cub.

[Ashara]

Taka glanced at Merra, before looking over Rashu, sizing him up.

[Avalon]

Rashu turned to Taugadi, "Oh I am sorry miss, my name is Rashu... atleast that what they call me.." the orange lion cub answered with a bow. Before raiseing his head turning birefly to Taka before back at Taugadi...

[Merra'sSieria]

Merra blinked under the veil of fur. Where had all these other cubs suddenly come from?

[Ashara]

Taka's eyebrows narrowed as Rashu glanced at him. His disgruntled attitude had risen up again.

[Katse]

"Nice to meet ya, Rashu," Taugadi answered, "have you been here long?"

[Merra'sSieria]

Merra's ears twitched, detecting a certain level of tension between the two cubs. (Taka+Rashu) Her tail flicked at she wondered what to do.

[Ashara]

Taka noticed that Merra seemed a little worried, and he attempted to calm himself.

[Avalon]

Originally posted by Katse
"Nice to meet ya, Rashu," Taugadi answered, "have you been here long?"

"It's very nice to meet you too.." Rashu smiled at Taugadi, but that smile dimmed as he saw Taka's disgusted face. The cub's face straiten, "Well um ahem no I haven't been here long.. I arrived here two weeks ago.." Rashu answered with a small cough, try to get his mind on other things than Taka's disgust against him...

[Merra'sSieria]

Merra could definitely pick up on Taka's feelings now. She made a mental note for later.

[Ashara]

Taka sustained a chuckle as he watched Rashu. He sat down, licking his paw.

[Katse]

"So that means you're pretty new, then, huh," Taugadi asked Rashu, "I've been here a while. I'm sure you'll like being here. The Pridelands is a very fun and interesting place. Isn't that right, Taka?" She turned to the brownish red cub next to her. She hadn't really taken notice of Taka's reaction to Rashu((she's like that. I think she was a ditz when she was younger.))

[Merra'sSieria]

Merra copied Taka, watching Rashu out of the corner of her eyes.

[Ashara]

(LOL. I love that charry. Taugadi, I mean)
"Oh, yeah" Taka said, jumping from a trance in which he was impicturing Rashu dying in odd ways.
(No offense! LOL...Taka strangley reminds me of myself when I was about 10)

[Avalon]

Rashu streched uttering a low yawn. "Well you could say I am real newbie.." Rashu said in a jokeing tone with a grin as he turned and jumped on a sun warmed rock and laid down. "But I am used to change the places I stay pretty often..." Rashu said uttering another yawn, "... that is the life of rouge..." the orange cub added with a handsome smile at Taugadi...

[Katse]

((That actually made me laugh, Ashara! Don't worry, Avalon. I think Rashu's an awesome character. I love his eyes, especially! Thanks for liking Taugadi, too!))

[Merra'sSieria]

Merra shot up like shed sat on a pin. She yelped but cut herself off.

[Ashara]

Taka jumped again, and almost let out a hiss as he glared at Merras sudden outburst.

[Merra'sSieria]

Im sorry..."She whimpered

[Katse]

"Wow," Taugadi replied, "you're a rogue?" Her smile became wider. "But you're so... young... That's awesome!" Taugadi jumped to her feet as she heard Merra, startled by her yelp. She quickly turned to her, asking slightly worried, "woah! Are you okay?"

[Merra'sSieria]

Merra just hung her head at Taka's glare.

/A rogue... just like I am.../

[Ashara]

"Sorry...."Taka said as he looked away. Recently, his temper had been getting away with him.

[Avalon]

Originally posted by Katse
"Wow," Taugadi replied, "you're a rogue?" Her smile became wider. "But you're so... young... That's awesome!" Taugadi jumped to her feet as she heard Merra, startled by her yelp. She quickly turned to her, asking slightly worried, "woah! Are you okay?"

Rashu smiled, "Well young and young miss..." the orange lion said with a joke, "Most of those other animals I have meet say I am old for my age..." the cubs voice turned sad, "But that how you become when you are forced to take care of youself..." Rashu said turning quickly to the sound of a loud yelp. "Merra.. is everything alright.." Rashu asked his voice worried, looking at Taka through the corner of his eye birefly, Rashu's glare was stern and serious. Before the cub turned back to Merra trying to help her...

((I am happy you like my character Katse=) ))

[Katse]

Taugadi's expression saddened slightly as Rashu answered her. "Yeah, I you're right," she replied, "I never knew my parents. I was lucky to be taken in be the Pridelanders before anything happened to me." She turned back to Merra, wondering if she'll be all right.

[Merra'sSieria]

Merra turned away from Rashus kind offer, eyes burning. She was so confused! She sniffed, blinking rapidly, glad they couldnt see her watery eyes. She now saw Taugaudi looking at her as well, and she gulped, not able to take the compassion she wasnt used to.

[Ashara]

Taka heard the cub sniff, and bumped her shoulder. He hated to see people so emotional, not knowing how to react.

[Merra'sSieria]

Merra suddenly recovered. "Im fine thanks! So what about that little excursion we planned? Want to come?" She mostly meant Taugaudi, she liked Rashu, but Taka didnt, and that meant something.

[Avalon]

Rashu would hear Merra's weeps, and a fown appeard on his face. Seeing Taka bump into made him annoyd, "Taka... please just leave her be.. let her cry" Rashu said walking forward standing before Taka briefly befor walking up beside Merra. "Hey it's alright now... nothing to worry about.." rashu said in quite and calm tone. "I won't restrain you from crying.. cuz that only makes it hurt worse.." Rashu said as he sat down beside Merra smileing calmly...

[Katse]

Taugadi smiled when she saw that Merra was better. She was hesitant at the offer. "Well...." As much as Taugadi loved having fun and adventure, she was normally one to obey the rules. She looked down, thinking for a moment. "I... I guess so. Sure," she answered, a sheepish grin on her face. She looked back at Rashu, asking, "do you want to come, Rashu?"

[Ashara]

Taka backed away a few steps, letting Rashu comfort Merra rather reluctantly. He walked away quickly, over to Taugadis side.

[Avalon]

Originally posted by Katse
Taugadi smiled when she saw that Merra was better. She was hesitant at the offer. "Well...." As much as Taugadi loved having fun and adventure, she was normally one to obey the rules. She looked down, thinking for a moment. "I... I guess so. Sure," she answered, a sheepish grin on her face. She looked back at Rashu, asking, "do you want to come, Rashu?"

A small smile appeard on the lioncub, "Yeah sure! why not, I have nothing to loose.." Rashu smiled, even though he clearly knew that Taka would dispice it if he joined. But Taka didn't really make him worried...

[Merra'sSieria]

Such a kind cub was, Rashu. Merra wondered why Taka disliked him. She would have been his friend otherwise... Maybe he was jealous? But what of?

[Ashara]

Taka flicked his ears back, similiar to how the zebras did when his mother began the hunt after them. "Well, are we gonna stand around and talk about what it'd be like, or actually go?"

[Katse]

Taugadi stood to her feet, anxious to begin their little adventure. Today was such a boring day. Even if she was disobeying the rules, Taugadi couldn't stand being bored. "Yeah, let's go," she said with a wide grin.

[Avalon]

Rashu got to his feet, "Soo where are we acctually going.." He asked out of pure puzzlement. Turning to the other cubs not far from him with a smile...

[Ashara]

Taka followed behind Taugadi, not waiting for Rashu.

[Merra'sSieria]

Merra was about to return the smile, when she remembered the frightening glare of Taka's. "Er...Um....the abandoned hyena den wasnt it?"

[Ashara]

"Who knows...anywhere appearing dangerous" he said as he looked back at the male cub.

[Ashara]

"Sounds good to me" Taka said with a devious smile. He had met the hyenas once before, and had become acquaintences with a female kit.

[Avalon]

Rashu could see the hesetation in the young lioness and he instanly knew what that was going on, and it made him angry but he managed to restain himself. "Well that sounds good enough for me.." Rashu said smileing walking behind Taka and Taugadi..

[Katse]

"The hyenas," Taugadi repeated, suprised. She skidded to a halt and looked back at the group. "That's were we're going? I-I thought we were going somewhere, you know.... not that dangerous."

[Ashara]

"Dangerous? It's not...dangerous. Just a hassle for such young lions to be going through" Taka replied.

[Avalon]

Rashu halted at the same time as Taugadi, and he walked up her. "Don't you worry.. nothing bad will ever happed.." Rashu smiled, "that I'll make sure off.." the cub added with a calming smile. "Just stick close and nothing will be able to harm you.." Rashu said gently pushing on Taugadi to make her move forward, walking beside the lioness Rashu kept on following Merra and Taka...

[Katse]

Taugadi gave an expression of uncertainty as she debated with herself if she should go or not. "Well..." she said, looking to the ground, "you've been there before, Taka, so... you know what to expect?" She felt Rashu's nudge. "I... I guess..."

[Ashara]

"Yep" Taka said as he quickened his pace. At this rate they would be there in just a few minutes.

[Merra'sSieria]

Merra made sure to walk EXACTLY between everyone, so no one felt she was betraying them. The various scars on her body reminded her that this was a sensible idea.

(Goodnight guys! See you tomorrow!)

[Ashara]

('Night!)
Taka could see the tip of an elephant skull in the distance, and knew they were near.

[Katse]

((Sleep well!:D))

Taugadi picked up her speed. She went from being in the rear with Rashu to being just behind Taka. She looked around cautiously, her head low. "I-I guess we're here already," she randomly said.

[Ashara]

"Yeah...."Taka said as he looked around, hoping to see that female kit.

[Avalon]

((Nity Nite :cheese: ))

Rashu could also see the elephant skull in the distance, as he hasten speed to keep up with the others. Even though he was the last in line. "Hmm well soo this is the elephant graveyard.." Rashu said to himself looking around at the barren land the surrounded him...

[Ashara]

Taka let out the best snarl he could, hoping to arouse the hyenas.
(I gotta go to church. I dunno if I'll be on later or not)

[Mizani]

((ooc: whoa, you guys have been busy))
Mteuzi, hating to be left out of things had followed the cubs to the Grave yard.

"like I haven't been here before" She muttered, a chill running up her spine.

[Ashara]

(Back! w00t! I made it to the computer first!!)
Taka turned to Mteuzi, and chuckled.

[Mizani]

"I don't see whats so funny" Mteuzi said, climbing up on an elephant skull.

[Avalon]

Rashu turned to Taka who was still laughing. "And neither do I.." Rashu said with a rather annoyd voice eyeing Taka. He then turned back to the surroundings, "Well this is getting boring.." Rashu said with a slite yawn and walked down a shallow slope next to the large elephant skull and out into the barren land, "If I am not back by the time you leave.. just go without me.." Rashu called back to the cubs, as he continued his exploation of the elephant graveyard on his own...

[Mizani]

"If there Hyena's around do you think its best to go off on your own?" Mteuzi asked Rashu.

[Avalon]

Rashu turned to Mteuzi and a slite grin appeard on his face. "I can take care of my self miss.." Rashu answered, "..but your conserns are appreciated.. but if you wanted to join, I am not going to say no.." the orange lioncub added as he turned back to the barren wasteland and resumed his walk...

[Mizani]

Mteuzi grinned and calmly made her way down the elephant skull, gracefully jumping off the tusk onto the ground with a light "thud".

"Is that an invite?" she asked Rashu.

[Avalon]

Rashu just gave off a small smile. "You may call it whatever you want..." the lioncub answered turning Mteuzi, "..but you can say that it was some form of inviation.." Rashu added looking at Mteuzi with a handsome smile showing on his face. "I am an explorer... and this place is new to me so I decided that to get the know this place better I would go off on an exploration.." Rashu answered, "I did the same with the pridelands a few weeks ago..." the cub said with a pause, "that before I stumbled upon you guys.." the cub added smileing contended...

[Mizani]

"Well" Mteuzi said, pawing at the ground.

"I've been here tons of times" She said.

"kinda boring sometimes....but thats only if there are no Hyena's around"

[Avalon]

Rashu looked at Mteuzi, "Well I am trying to avoid trouble for all it's worth.." Rashu said, "I am only trying to get to know this place, so that I won't get lost next time I might end up here..." the cub answere shifting the dust, "And running into hyenas or other hostile creatures can easily become the last thing you'll ever do.." Rashu said as his voice harshend, "If I would get lost out here, I wouldn't stand a change.. mainly cuz of the lack of water out here..." Rashu said turning to Mteuzi...

[Mizani]

"Theres plenty of water if ya know where to look" Mteuzi said, popping her nose into a skulls eye socket.

"How did you think Hyenas survived here?"

[Avalon]

Rashu thought for a moment, "Well..." he begun, "I thought perhaps they lived off rain water.." Rashu said, "It does rain out here.. I have seen the rainclouds.." the young cub added as he turned to Mteuzi, "the only problem is that, it's soo exremely rare.." the cub said still looking at Mteuzi...

[Mizani]

"Yea, well they didn't survive on rain water alone" Mteuzi said.

"Don't you think there'd be something like an under ground resource?"

Mteuzi grinned pawing away at the ground underneath an elephant skull, until a small patch of water had formed.

Mteuzi smiled proudly and walked over to Rashu.

"I thought with a smile like that you'd be alot smarter" she smirked strutting past him, over to some elephant rib cages.

[Merra'sSieria]

(Hi! Im back!)
Merra was torn in two. Stay with Taka or follow Rashu? She pawed the ground anxiously.She loved adventure...and hated it...
"Taka-I mean... Ra-never mind..." She pounced upon a small snake, hungrily sniffing at it.

[Katse]

Taugadi watched as Rashu and Mteuzi walked off. She turned back to Taka, asking, "so what'll we do now? Our own exploring?"

[Merra'sSieria]

Merra turned the snake over in her paws, expertly pinning it so it couldnt bite her. "Do you dare me to eat it?" She thought aloud to the grey cub trying to communicate with Taka, who was probably deep in thought. (Visualising various deaths? ;) )

[Katse]

Hearing Merra, Taugadi turned from Taka to her. "Ewww," she said with a giggle as she cringed, "that's nasty!" She paused, looking down at the snake. "Maybe not," she said sympathetically, looking down at the frightened serpent, "it's more scared of you." Taugadi was the kind of lioness that had sympathy for others, even if they weren't her own species. She never like killing for fun. "Besides," she continued with a grin and another giggle, "you don't know where it's been!"

[Merra'sSieria]

"Yeah...Sure... I suppose youre right..." Merra set it free. She ignored her rumbling stomach, trying not to let her mind wander to when she had last eaten. She resisted the temptation to chase after the snake, she steeled herself and groomed her paw.

[Avalon]

Originally posted by Mizani
"Yea, well they didn't survive on rain water alone" Mteuzi said.

"Don't you think there'd be something like an under ground resource?"

Mteuzi grinned pawing away at the ground underneath an elephant skull, until a small patch of water had formed.

Mteuzi smiled proudly and walked over to Rashu.

"I thought with a smile like that you'd be alot smarter" she smirked strutting past him, over to some elephant rib cages.

Rashu tilted his head slitely, "Well even smart people can make mistakes..." Rashu ginned and walked over to Mteuzi, "Well you taut me how to find water here... now my crossing of this barren land would get a lot easier.." Rashu said and leaned agains one of the ribs, "Thank You..." Rashu said with a handsome smile...

[Ashara]

"Yeah...lets go do our own exploring" Taka butted in, smiling at Taugadi.

[Katse]

"All right," Taugadi answered, returning to smile, "where to, first? You know this place better than I do!"

[Merra'sSieria]

Merra batted at a bone. "I thought we were going to the abandoned hyena den?"

[Ashara]

Taka ran off, leading the way inside the nose of the skull. He let out a low hiss, and waited for a reply.

[Merra'sSieria]

Merra crashed down beside him.

[Ashara]

"We are!" Taka yelled over his shoulder to Merra. He sighed inpatiently.

[Katse]

Taugadi immediately followed close behind Taka. Hearing him hiss for no real reason, Taugadi tilted her head, wondering why he was doing that. "What're you doing," she asked curiously.

[Ashara]

Muffled talking could be heard from the opening of the den. Taka let out a short snarl, and the talking became louder.

[Merra'sSieria]

Merra hissed back, arching her back ready to pounce.

[Ashara]

"Watch" Taka whispered to Taugadi.
Three hyena kits came forward. One, a female with a black tuft of fur hanging over her eyes came first.

[Katse]

Taugadi gasped and stood behind Taka as she saw the kits appear.

[Ashara]

"Hello, Shenzi" he said calmly as the others appeared.
"I'd be careful if I were you. The adults'll be coming back soon" another said.

[Merra'sSieria]

Merra eyed the kits cautiously. She slowly came up to stand.

[Ashara]

"Oh, this is Shenzi, Banzai, and...Ed" Taka said, eyeing the last one.

[Katse]

Taugadi was still cautious, but went out from behind Taka and stood at his side. "N-nice to meet you," she said to the kits, remembering her manners.