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Post by Abeni on Aug 24, 2014 22:53:18 GMT
Health: 47/50 Last Ate: Day 9
"So I guess you're leaving then, huh? Do you want something to eat before you go, we've still got that rhino, or Tima's body," Abeni asked, scooting back just a bit from the pacing animal. "Or, um, could I maybe come with you? Just for a little while, I mean. I've never been off territory. Well, actually, I've never even been this far from Softwood."
She winced as he continued moving, his teeth bared. "Y-you can hit me again, if you want," she mumbled, looking at her paws. It would take time to get him to trust her, she knew that, and this would be the best way. She could also gain some experience if he accepted her request.
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Post by Khalfani on Aug 24, 2014 23:42:54 GMT
Health: 53/70 Last Ate: Day 8
Khalfani snarled, only getting angrier and more frustrated. He didn't need her false pity. "Did you not hear what I just said? I'm a leopard. I live ALONE!" And since she had offered anyway, he let out a roar and raised a paw to smack her. "Now get out of here! Go tell your daddy that I beat you up! Let's see if he'll grow some balls and come after me!" He knew he was playing with fire now, but what did he care? He was a solitary animal, and if he died, nobody would care. Except for maybe his mother, but if she was part of a pride now, chances were, she would never find his body, and never know his fate.
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Post by Abeni on Aug 24, 2014 23:59:12 GMT
Health: 40/50 Last Ate: Day 9
Abeni took the blow with a whimper, crouching down and staring up at Khalfani. She really just wanted to rip him apart now, but he was stronger than her. Maybe if Chinyere had been there, she would've tried it, but for now she decided that her original plan would take time. And it would hurt all the more.
"Sorry," she mumbled, looking up at him. There was a large gash on her forehead, and blood trickled down into her eyes. "Do you want me to bring you that food before you leave, or should I just go?" she added, squeaking and bowing her head.
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Post by Khalfani on Aug 25, 2014 0:18:42 GMT
Health: 53/70 Last Ate: Day 8
Khalfani was getting rather annoyed with her. He knew she was planning something, and while he didn't know what it was, he wasn't too keen to find out. "I don't need ANYTHING from you. Now go away, before I give you another scar." He snarled at her before turning and storming off. He just hoped the little brat wouldn't follow him further. Or maybe she really WOULD send her father and he could make the bastard pay.
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Post by Abeni on Aug 25, 2014 0:26:21 GMT
Health: 39/50 Last Ate: Day 9
Abeni shrunk back, pretending she was afraid. She certainly wouldn't follow him further, but she knew what she'd do next. Alibaster would protect his family, she knew it, so when he saw her hurt...well, she wouldn't tell him what had happened, but he would figure it out.
The young female stood once Khalfani was out of sight, licking one paw and running it across her wound. That bastard would pay for his attitude. A strong surge of hatred hit her, and she turned away, keeping her docile and fearful composure but grinning to herself. Oh, this would be good.
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Post by Alibaster on Aug 25, 2014 0:38:41 GMT
Health: 55/74 Last Ate: Day 8
Alibaster followed Abeni and Khalfani's trail, strong and fresh. That leopard was dangerous as hell, ruled by emotion, like Ashur had accused him of being. Violent, not to mention annoying. He would enjoy ripping him to pieces.
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Post by Baneth on Aug 31, 2014 21:32:25 GMT
Last Ate: Day 8 Health: 64/72
Baneth hurried into Lake Keto, Musoke's words entering her ears between her strides. "It's just not like him to be gone for so long. And with Alibaster still on the loose, I can't risk it. I'll slaughter that leopon and make him into a bed for my cubs if he so much as touched a hair on Khalfani's head!" she roared, quickening her pace. As the leopardess ran, many scents hit her. Khalfani was here, yes, but so was Alibaster. Anger swelled in her chest at the leopon's scent.
"Faster, Musoke. We need to find him right now," she said, forcing herself to run even faster.
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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 Aug 31, 2014 21:42:36 GMT
Health: 65/65 Last Ate: Day 9
Musoke raised a brow at Baneth, but continued running and smiled. "I help kill leopon. Kill Alibast...ard. Ali-bastard!" He chuckled to himself, pleased with his little joke. Since the oddly colored leopard could barely communicate properly, what made you think he'd have a good sense of humor?
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Post by Baneth on Sept 6, 2014 1:28:12 GMT
Last Ate: Day 8 Health: 64/72
Baneth stalked back into Lake Keto, glancing back every few moments to ensure the others were following. It was odd, traveling with a group of leopards, and yet she found it more comforting than being in a pride. It felt better being in a group of her own kind, those who understood her. Lions tended to be quite gossipy and form alliances with each other, singling out those they did not like. Leopards were different, but she couldn't place a paw on it.
She sighed to herself, trotting back towards Softwood.
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Post by Tau on Sept 6, 2014 3:55:36 GMT
Health: 19/61 Last Ate: Day 7
Tau walked slowly to the lake, mostly due to his injuries than anything else. But he was smiling during the whole trip, showing no signs of pain otherwise as he pressed his side against Baneth's and curled his tail around hers, trying to be as affectionate as he could. As he walked, he spoke, trying to reassure his mate. "I'm sorry about how... difficult things have been. But I promise, things are going to be better now. Since I'm the king now, the pride serves me, and our family will be protected, always. Of course, I'll... I'll still have my duties. But I'll hold off on those for a while. Until we're all more settled, anyway. I know I told you this before, Bane, but no matter what happens, I'm still yours. I love you." He leaned over to lick her cheek and nuzzle her, trying to be careful with his words. After all, he could very well be treading on thin ice here.
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Post by Baneth on Sept 6, 2014 4:10:13 GMT
Last Ate: Day 8 Health: 64/72
Baneth kept an even pace with Tau, feeling him rubbing against her as they walked. She returned the affection with a head rub, listening to his words. She was still very skeptical, but she understood now that he knew she was having difficulties adjusting. "And I love you as well. It just hurt a little coming home and having the den filled with the scents of other females... all while I was looking for my son. It would have been less bothersome had I at least been looking over our cubs," she said, letting her vent out easily.
"And Desta, now she's afraid of me," she sighed, looking over at her mate's face. "I don't even know if I am fit enough to be a queen. The lionesses despise me," she added, her tail and body drooping.
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Post by Tau on Sept 6, 2014 4:17:06 GMT
Health: 19/61 Last Ate: Day 7
Tau frowned, licking the top of her head as comfortingly as he could. "I'm sorry. I didn't know Khalfani was in trouble. I had thought he was fine. I didn't realize..." He sighed and sat down, resting his head on top of hers. "Well, Adeleke was watching over the cubs. And Ambokile and Astennu." Though so far Adeleke did seem to be the responsible from that litter. Which made sense, he supposed. Females generally matured faster than males.
"Desta was just confused. She'll warm back up to you in no time, you'll see." He licked her cheek again, smiling as reassuringly as he could. "And as for being queen... if you don't want to, I won't ask for you to give out orders and watch over the pride. You can just be queen in name, if you want. And if you warm up to the idea later... well, I'll be more than happy to share the leadership role." He grinned, licking her lips. "And the lionesses will learn to deal with it. They know better than to mess with the king's mate."
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