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Post by Baneth on Sept 28, 2014 23:25:41 GMT
Last Ate: Day 8 Health: 64/79
Baneth nodded as Tau got off of her, the leopardess instantly shivering from the sudden change in temperature. She nuzzled him again, looking to the den. "I'll gather the cubs if you'll make the announcement," she offered, smiling. The cubs were all over the place, but it wouldn't take long to gather them all up. Desta was clinging to her mother more than any other cub, and with that taken care of, all the others would come easily.
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Post by Tau on Sept 28, 2014 23:35:30 GMT
Health: 29/61 Last Ate: Day 10
Tau nodded to his mate, and after giving her one last loving nuzzle he moved toward the center of Softwood, taking a deep breath as he thought of how to say this. Really, he did feel bad about leaving. The pride had been so unstable, and he had already had cubs with Abeni and Kikilo was pregnant by him. And he was just leaving everything.
But he wasn't wanted here, anyway, and this pride had been tearing him away from Baneth. His cubs needed their parents together. This was the right choice. Raising his head, he let out a loud roar, calling out, "Lions of Clapperclaw! I have an announcement to make!" He waited a moment so that all of the animals could turn their attention to him. Whether or not they did, oh well. He'd just make sure to keep his voice loud. "I have not been king long, but I have come to realize that my place is not here. My family is not happy here, and I must do what is right for my mate and my cubs. For this reason, my family and I are going to leave Clapperclaw. We'll try to find a new king as we depart, but for the most part, we will have nothing to do with Clapperclaw ever again."
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Post by Abeni on Sept 29, 2014 1:36:52 GMT
Health: 57/65 Last Ate: Day 9
Abeni looked up from her children, eyes narrowing as Tau spoke. She let out an outraged snarl, standing up in her nest. Glancing down to ensure Ikenna was in a safe place, she leaped to the ground, stalking up to Tau with fire in her eyes. "How dare you!" She cried, lips pulled back to show her long white fangs. "You come here and fight my father for the title of king, you father my cubs, and now you have the audacity to leave?!"
The lioness roared, tail lashing as she stalked around the still injured male. "You came here claiming you would rebuild this pride, and yet you have only destroyed it further! A strong leader who would have remained loyal to us and done right by us is dead, and it's your fault! Don't you dare try to bring some new king in. As of now, you have renounced your claim to this pride. Clapperclaw will no longer be ruled by kings; I am claiming leadership now. This pride is mine by right of birth and by strength, so if your decision is final and you are abandoning us, abandoning your two newborns and the cubs Kikilo will bare you in the future, then get out."
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Post by Baneth on Sept 30, 2014 23:04:51 GMT
Last Ate: Day 8 Health: 64/79
Baneth smiled as Tau gave his final announcement, the words flowing smoothly through the air. It was so refreshing to know that they would no longer be caught up in all of the leopon and lion drama. It was ripping their family apart, and to know they were leaving to rebuild their family's ties, it made the leopardess' heart soar.
But suddenly, an irritating tone filled the air, and Baneth turned to see the scrawny white leopon rushing up to her mate. Baneth bared her fangs, turning and rushing full speed to step between Tau and the bitch of a feline.
"You get away from him! You spit your venom and yet you cannot seem to handle change to save your ass," she growled, her muscles tense. She kept her head high, not showing her desire to fight. "And don't even try to say you mothered those cubs to further populate the pride. You had something in mind for them, the likes of which I do not want to know. You sicken me, Abeni. You are sick animal and you should fall to a fate similar to your father," she said, this time more calmly. "Children should not be allowed to raise children. Shame, those newborns," she sighed.
"You can have your pride, though I cannot wish you well. As the Clapperclaw have no king, any male who approaches may claim himself the king of the pride... and I am heading to Sunbaked to alert Ashur to send a male to take the pride for safe keeping," she stated, nuzzling her mate.
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Post by Tau on Sept 30, 2014 23:22:03 GMT
Health: 29/61 Last Ate: Day 10
Well, Tau certainly couldn't say he hadn't expected that. Abeni immediately went off on him, then declared she would take over, and he sighed a little, shrugging. Well, the pride was no longer his. He couldn't say anything about it. So he ignored her insults and simply nodded in agreement with Baneth, silently saying that he wouldn't protest her taking over. Although he would also go along with Baneth in sending in a Sunbaked male, he was also going to make an effort to make sure whatever male it was they sent, if any, they wouldn't be the type who killed the cubs of previous kings. Tau couldn't bear the thought of little Ikenna and Adanna being killed simply because he chose to back out of leadership just to be with his other children. "Just... keep the pride safe. Farewell." He turned to Baneth and smiled, nuzzling her back. "Let's gather the cubs. We're going to find our new home."
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Musoke
Junior Member
Posts: 63
Species: Leopard
Age: Adult
Faction: Solitary
Rank: None
Attribute: Blighted
Flaw: Tramp
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Post by Musoke on Sept 30, 2014 23:25:50 GMT
Health: 51/66 Last Ate: Day 9
Musoke had been keeping a watchful eye on Abeni, like always, when suddenly the king yelled out to make an announcement. He heard the lion's words, and the oddly color leopard's heart seemed to freeze up. He was leaving with Baneth? But they'd been having so many issues! Just a few more days, and Musoke was sure, Baneth would have been his! He held back a whine, and slowly climbed down from his tree. Abeni was yelling about something, and Baneth yelled back, but Musoke paid no mind. As soon as the black leopard was done shouting, he approached her, head low and with a hopeful smile. "I come with Goddess of the Night? Give protection. Hunt. Bring food for Goddess!"
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Adeleke
Junior Member
Daughter of Baneth and Tau
Posts: 79
Species: Lipard
Age: Adolescent
Faction: Solitary
Rank: None
Attribute: Protected
Flaw: Soothing
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Post by Adeleke on Sept 30, 2014 23:30:12 GMT
Health: 51/51 Last Ate: Day 9
When Baneth left to go talk to her father, Adeleke was nervous, unsure of what was going to happen and scared of what could happen. But then a short time later, Tau made an announcement, declaring that he was quitting being king and leaving, and Adeleke poked her head out just in time to see Abeni and her mother yelling at each other and Baneth nuzzling Tau. Adeleke instantly brightened up then, bounding forward to stand next to her parents. Both of them. She didn't care where she was, so long as she was with them, and they were all together. "I love you, Mom. I love you, Dad." She was on Baneth's side, and she nuzzled her mother's shoulder. Musoke had approached, but Adeleke paid no mind as she turned around back to the den to gather the cubs, as Tau had said. "Desta! Tarik, Nephthys! Come on, cubs." Desta was plenty active, so Adeleke figured she could work herself, at least until somebody else got her. For now, Adeleke picked up Nephthys, smiling a little to herself as she carried the little cub outside.
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Post by Desta on Oct 1, 2014 0:48:29 GMT
Health: 20/20 Last ate: Day 10
When Baneth stepped outside, Desta held back a whine of protest. She had her siblings, so she'd be fine. Lots of roaring and shouting was going on outside, that made the little cub a bit frightened. She cuddled with her brother and sister, seeking comfort from them.
As Adeleke came back, a smile was back on the little lipard cub's face and she followed after her with a "Come on Tarik!" she mewled. She bounded off, sticking close to her big sister. Seeing Musoke, the cub's ears went forward and she waddled over "Hi musoke!" she squealed, pressing against his leg. For now, Desta would stick with her odd leopard friend.
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Post by Baneth on Oct 1, 2014 19:30:17 GMT
Last Ate: Day 8 Health: 64/79
Baneth curled around her mate, her tail tickling his nose. He said what he had to, turning and nuzzling her. The leopardess purred happily, walking towards the den, only to see Adeleke emerge with the cubs. "Oh, good, Adeleke! Thank you. And I love you too, my dear," she said, leaning down to nuzzle her oldest daughter. Musoke had approached, asking if he could come along. She looked to Tau and shrugged. "Could be of good use for us," she said, chuckling. Baneth turned, nodding. "Very well, Musoke. And thank you for what you've done here," she said, grinning softly.
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Astennu
Junior Member
Posts: 52
Species: Lipard
Age: Adolescent
Faction: Solitary
Rank: None
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Post by Astennu on Oct 1, 2014 19:39:40 GMT
Last Ate: Day 10 Health: 20/20
Astennu had gone from being his father's messenger to traveling to his parents' side in a matter of moments. Tau had made their departure known, and the little lipard was unsure of where they were going. He bounded to their side, looking up at his parents curiously. His bi-colored eyes blinked as he stared at them, then gazed into the distance before returning to his parents. "Where are we going? I just wanna get away from her," he said, looking to Abeni. His ears lowered as he looked at her; she had always radiated a negative energy in his eyes.
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Nephthys
New Member
Posts: 9
Species: Lipard
Age: Child
Faction: Solitary
Rank: None
Attribute: Phantasm
Flaw: Soothing
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Post by Nephthys on Oct 1, 2014 19:46:51 GMT
Last Ate: Day 10 Health: 20/20
Nephthys' legs were still kicking wildly when Baneth left, leaving the little cub to try and figure out why her legs were moving. She tried to stand, only to fall completely over and hit her head. The cub cried loudly, only stopping when she heard her father's booming voice. Nephthys understood none of what he roared, but she assumed it would be good! She was freezing, and at the sound of approaching paws, she squeaked.
It was a strawberry lipard, Nephthys immediately recognizing her as her sister. "Adeeee!" she squeaked, her paws lifted from the ground as her sister hefted her up. Her legs dangled, the cub still kicking her hind right leg. "Muuuh!" she piped, looking to her mother in confusion.
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Post by Khalfani on Oct 1, 2014 19:52:15 GMT
Health: 14/70 Last Ate: Day 10
Before Solluxander could try the meat, Tau was suddenly roaring about something and Khalfani turned his head that way, brow raised. But then he actually heard what was being said, and shrugged. He really didn't care where they chose to live. Either way, he would visit, but still live on his own. Although, he had to admit, if they were leaving the pride, he would be more inclined to visit more often, and take longer visits. Not that it mattered anyway, considering he was injured and wouldn't be on his own for a while.
Groaning, he stood up and looked down at his son. "Eat up, okay? It looks like we're going to leave." That was, if Nuru decided to go with them. He sincerely hoped she would. If not, then Khalfani would have no choice but to leave his mother to stay with his pregnant mate. Limping over to the black leopard, he smiled weakly at her. "If Nuru is up for it, I'm going with you guys. Although, if she doesn't... I hope you'll understand, Mom." He hadn't gotten to speak to Baneth much recently, and he took the opportunity to step closer to nuzzle her. He was an adult now, but he would still always be a momma's boy.
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Post by Abeni on Oct 1, 2014 23:07:06 GMT
Health: 57/65 Last Ate: Day 9
Abeni snarled, tail lashing. If only she weren't outnumbered; she'd give that bitch a few wounds to remember her by. "Don't pretend to understand me, Bane," she spat the name out, glaring. "My cubs are strong and healthy, my son will grow up to lead this pride." The young lioness held her head high, eyes narrowed. She had certainly developed well, though her body was thinner than average she had the spinal arch of her leopard grandfather and plenty of muscle.
Really, Abeni was quite thrilled to see Tau go. She was, however, quite miffed that her plan had failed. Without Tau here there was no point in killing Adanna. If she was going to pursue vengeance, she'd have to think up a new plan of action. Ah well, Chinyere would be pleased, at least.
This did leave them in a rather vulnerable position, however. Without Tau and his pack of idiots the pride consisted of herself, Chinyere, Holly, and the two newborns. She glanced at her brother, frowning. He was currently the only eligible male in the pride, but he was so soft...perhaps...if she could find Anan, he had more experience than any of them.
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Post by Tau on Oct 1, 2014 23:17:11 GMT
Health: 34/61 Last Ate: Day 10
Tau wasn't happy about Musoke coming. Not at all. It was obvious the leopard was infatuated with Baneth, and if Tau was going to leave Clapperclaw to make his mate happy, he didn't want to bring this competition along. But, Baneth seemed unworried, and he didn't want to upset her, so he sighed and nodded.
Adeleke and Baneth both seemed to be getting the cubs, so for now Tau turned his attention to Astennu and smiled. "We're going to find a new home, Son. Don't worry, Mom knows the way. We're going to have a brand new territory, all to ourselves." He licked the top of his head and with a grin, turning around to help everyone else gather the cubs. He didn't even know yet what had happened to his smallest son...
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Ambokile
Junior Member
Posts: 90
Species: Lipard
Age: Adolescent
Faction: Solitary
Rank: None
Attribute: Healthy
Flaw: Infertile
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Post by Ambokile on Oct 1, 2014 23:21:01 GMT
Health: 50/50 Last Ate: Day 9
Left alone once again, Ambokile scowled, getting to his paws. Well, while his parents dealt with the angry leopon he supposed he could help. Maybe they were going back home, and they could finally be happy again! The thought lifted his spirits a little, and he padded back into the den to find the only cub that had yet to come to the call.
He was met with a grisly sight. Tarik, the runt of the litter, was laying off to the side. His bones poked out against his skin, and he had hardly any fat on him. The cub crept over, eyes wide, and poked the dead body gently. Tarik rolled slightly, revealing his open mouth and rotting eyes. Ambokile leapt back, throwing his head back to scream. "MAMA!!!!"
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