Return to me...

[kishkir]

Kishkir walked through the lush foliage of her original home. Hitomi followed her mother closley. Hitomi had grown into a fine young woman and she had become a fine huntress. Kishkir held her head high as she walked towards the village ruins. She looked forward to seeing Because again. They had been off hunting and without a doubt Because had probably sent someone to watch her if he had not gone himself. She knew he wanted to keep her in check at all times. She huffed as she layed down under a tree.

Hitomi on the other hand walked towards a fallen statue and sat upon it. She was exsauted from the day and the hunt that her mother and her had preformed successfully. They had succeeded in taking down a zebra, and had eatin' their fill. Hitomi now felt extremly bloated. But in a good way. The cub settled in for a well deserved nap.

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Because
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Aww, he wasn’t always watching nor did he get others to do it for him… always. Now, note that we say always… that did not mean, in any sort of way, that he didn’t ask others he knew among the masses to… now and again, check up on the health and well being of his darling angel and the little princess. Nor did that mean that he always got someone else to do it. He did it… faithfully even if he was trying, obviously, to wean himself off of constantly desiring to know that all was well with the life led by Miss Kishkir and her daughter, Hitomi. Which he thought he was doing pretty well about. If only because he had been preoccupied greatly by watching the hyenas that lurked about. Watchful he was and subduing aggressive nature. He wished to drive them out you see, he knew full well little princess was about and those conniving little mutts wouldn’t hesitate, if their numbers be decent, to make a try for his precious gems, Hitomi and her mother. Bringing such despicable creatures to the slaughter was a favored idea… and yet he found he had yet to acquire the time. Small groupings and the occasional lone hyena were wandering inside Kipukusa itself and… yet that was no excuse. He should disperse them before they become a true problem. He should and he would. He would do it…

Right after this. A smile came to his features with such ease. A little quickening to his stride just as smooth as his nose caught wind of quite the interesting perfume. Perfume that got him in a little tizzy as he dropped the current thought topic [one he didn’t care for. He didn’t really enjoy thinking about hyenas despite the fact they were quite the reality] for one more charming and one he didn’t mind at all entertaining. He was eager, ever eager to see her. Been a long spell of time and it felt as if ages had past since their last meeting. But, alas, alas, she was back and oh didn’t that get a heart to pound and a mind to wander and to think and to just feel all the lighter. She was visiting again, she was back again, roaming his lands again, his realm, his area, of her own accord and desire. It made things all the better, all the more when she was around and the fact there had been a long, sparse time of not seeing her only added to make things seem enhanced. She was somewhat a nomadic dearest, seemingly not one too content to staying captive in one place and, because of it the ol’boy was becoming a bit more… settled about that. Settled… being the only word that came to mind, not that it fit the slot exactly.

Walking along now at his faster pace his large, muscular, broad body was set to a handsome tempo. Structure ripping with strength and power the old king shook his mane free from the debris the dieing tree produces as he walked under it’s limp limbs. How nice was the day, how lovely the crisp weather. Beauty of Africa ever abundant for those who desired to look and for those who didn’t fear the prospect of freedom. And yet this beauty is only furthered if one was once without it, if one was once in a cage. But to be without beauty, and to be barred into such a constricting place… Before long he was upon the ruins themselves. Claws tapping on the olden rock he moved about fluently and without care for the hazard these faulty constructions were. How easily they tumbled and fell, how unstable and lacking in reinforcement… and with such a rather heavy beast moving atop them? A wonder they did not collapse… “Oh my, oh my she visits!” He cooed now with humor and purest of love and tease, “He must put on his tux, his suit! Must find the tie and the flowers!” She was in his sights now as he leapt from his walkway onto the ground. A smile on him, worn well, as he came near and rubbed a head into her neck and shoulder, “For it would not do if she is disappointed, if she does not smile and if she finds her mind wandering! He must look his best! If only for the lady…” His smile broaden as his eyes wandered from Kishkir’s ever lustrous physic and sheer presence, to the little one who slept so ever soundly. “Or the princess.” His voice was warm throughout, as well as quieted and calmed for the sake of the sleeping beauty. And yet, after his lyrics were played with his music, he sat. Ever formally as he dramatized the event, fluttering his eyes and being the gesture until ultimately he tilted his head. Eyes ever curious viewing the ever interesting and unpredictable lady of his heart.

Man is free at the instant he wants to be.
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[kishkir]

The silent green of the world around her and Hitomi caused her great joy. She had so longed for this. She had missed it so much that it had wounded her...deeply. But for the longest time she had shown no pain. She couldn't afford to. If her children saw her faulter they would think of her as only one word and it wasn't mother. It was...weak. She had been left alone for an entire year with no man by her side. What if something had of happened to Hitomi...or Kuwat? Kishkir would have been unable to protect them in her weaknd state. She opened her eyes, the sunlight pouring into her eyes like creme into a saucer. She yawned and sat up. Soon...very soon her ears greeted the sound of coming beats. She knew the sound. It was her Because. She could now truley call him, hers. They were one in mind. She smiled and awaited his presence.

The sound of paws coming ever closer made her smile. She turned and waited for him to come through the lushness, which he did. She again warmed her face with a smile. "Well good sir!" She said, letting his head greet her side. She licked her chops in satisfaction and purred lightly. She stood and licked his cheek affectionatly. "Must you put on your tux and tie?" She asked. "For I only wish for you...and you alone, let us leave these frivolous things alone." She assured him. She stood and stretched in a way that only a truley satisfied cat could. She again purred and rubbed her crainium against his own.

[nadayshana]

Samson closed his eye when she approached him. He opened them and they were on the move. He gulped and was nervous on what was about to come. He covered his eyes with his paws. Samson lifted his hind legs and was in a ball. He took a paw off and looked around. This place was different, and somewhere he hasnt seen before. He took deep breathes and got out of the ball. He took deeper breaths and just thought about things. He saw other lions and he closed his eyes again.

[kishkir]

Hitomi danced towards her mother with the cub in tow. She held her head high and darted towards her mother. The young female plopped the cub infront of Because and her mother. "I found him...alone." She said sitting down.

Kishkir purred when Because neared her. His warmth was always needed and loved. She pushed her ears forward at the sound of bounding coming towards her. She opened her eyes to see her daughter carrying a young cub. She sighed and smiled. "He is alone?" She asked and her daughter nodded. "I found him near a tree. He assures me he is alone." Hitomi said. Kishkir turned to Because. "I smell no lioness or lion on him. He is an orphan." She said.

[nadayshana]

Samson was on the ground with sort of a thud. He shook off and closed his eyes. He opened them again and sat there. He tried not to make euye contact with any of the lions or lionessess. Really only Hitomi. Somson looked up at her and looked at the other ones. he took a deep breath. "I have been alone since i was a month old...." He sighed and sat up straight. His voice little and a little shakey. He wanted to act big and strong. Samson didnt want to be a baby like his parents were. He gave a little yawn then shook his body. He stood up and stretched quickly. hi back cracked and so did his leg. "Oww..." He sat back down and shook his head once more. he looked at the lion and lionessess. Samson wasnt that scared but he had to be cautious.

[kishkir]

Hitomi's eyes watched the cub with interest. She then turned her eyes towards Because. Kishkir watched her daughter turn her eyes to Because, she as well turned to look at him. "I await your judgement my lord." She said leaning restlessly into him.

((Eh, crappy post. I'm sorry!))

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Her purr was met with his own. Throaty and deep and still somewhat unused it was being broken in. He had something to be happy about, you see, something to be pleased with and overjoyed with. Something that was bringing about a reflex. A reflex of ‘purr, kitty, purr, she is here kitty, purr’ for it seemed the best thing he could do to express, show, tell that she made him ever so glad. That she was the cause for his smiles, his content-ness, his happiness. That she was at the core and that being around her was one of those things that just… lit everything on fire and made the darkest of places blaze with light. Beautiful she was, and beautiful was what she did to him, whenever she was around. It was amazing how she could change his temper and his mood, how she had sway over many things and how he was tempted to simply be her slave, to do anything and everything he could to appease her, no matter limits or rules or laws. For he wished to see her happy, ever happy and ever content and he never wanted to have her force smiles or laughter. But he was his own person, as she was her own… and she could rest assured through he was not her slave, and though she did not have complete control over him, she had in her grasp his heart, his desire, his lust and those… left her with great influence and power and sway. She was so very much to him… so very much.

He took pleasure in her kiss, took delight in her touch. Feeling her warmth and inhaling her unique scent, the scent that was her own and the scent that lingered on all those she had met and encountered and touched and had been around. She smelled like paradise to him as her words brought about a smile and a chuckle as he rubbed heads with his beloved, before of course a creature hooked his attention. A little one coming, little ones to be exact. And so his eyes, which had closed as his purring became ever the more, opened and his humble, calm, content brown eyes swept the area and soon found the culprits of noise and disruption. H watched as Little Princess came with another in company. A brow raising in curiosity as he pondered what the darling was up to. And… before long he had his answer as the ball of fur unrolled and became a smaller child. One which was positioned in front of him and Kishkir he watched the child for a moment as mother and daughter spoke… with an interjection made by the boy. Alone since a mouth old, the child was undoubtedly a resourceful little bugger… Though surely such an existence was a lonely one and the effects of living on ones own during such a time? He didn’t have a father growing up but he had a mother and sisters and extended family…

The gentleman’s thoughts wandered but before long they drifted back. Blinking he was as three sets of eyes now and again turned to him. Picking up the bit of ‘Awaiting your Judgment’ the King tilted his head. Watching the young one who had been alone for such a long while with a friendly smile, reassuring it was… not that the buccaneer needed it. His judgment? A surprise the others really needed it, he thought this to himself. Surely they could presume his actions? Doubtful he’d scare the boy off. Doubtful he’d kill the boy. The only thing to do was allow the pet to come on in to the family and home, if the child wanted to. Of course there was the whole part about this being Because’s pride and Because was getting on in his years… and a young boy such as this would become older in no time and would be quite capable of challenging his role in the Yaizux. That was well known and acknowledged… you see he figured if the other challenged, then, well, yippee. Because would be challenged for his rule sooner or later, either that or he’d keel over. How things worked… and sides he had let a bigger threat waltz in before, anyway. Meges was an adult male… and this was a young male. If Because was luck perhaps the little boy wouldn’t be an overly ambitious bugger any time soon… Mhmm… oh well, anyway! “What’s you name?” He asked, knowing full well that wasn’t what they expected to hear. The expected a ‘your in’ or a ‘your out’. But… he was pretty certain he hadn’t caught the male’s name and he figured that was important… this… introduction thing. “My name’s Because.” Another smile, friendly was the olden boy as Kishkir leaned into him and he returned the feeling gently, adoring he was, having her so close.

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[nadayshana]

Samson jumped a little when Because spoke. He was startled and studard a little before he could get it together."Uh...I..Im Samson." He bowed his head to Because. As he did, he lost his fotting and fell forward a little. He sat back up and giggled. Of course, his belly laugh came out. amson stopped and looked at everyone. He cleared his throat and gave a little smile. Samson shifted his weight onto one paw and held the other one up off the ground. Samson looked at everyone a little scared. He gulped and wondered what they were talking about. He didnt understand alot. Actually, he taught himself how to talk and just listened to the others around him. Samson stood up and walked around himself. he was trying toget his tail that was apparently following him. He would stop and look for it and wouldnt be able to see it. He sighed and sat back down. Samson sat down with a little thud. His tail swayed behind him making little dust behind him.

[kishkir]

Kishkir watched Because with careful intent. She smiled as he asked what the boys name was. It was not what she was expecting, but it made her feel good. Hitomi on the other hand frowned at Because's question. She wanted an answer. Now! She didn't want to wait. For she was impatient. She went over and sat down by her mother and watched Because. What would be his next move?

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Because
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He watched the jumpy little bud carefully, intently, and even a touch curiously as well. Pondering the old male was, thinking though his thoughts tend to wander now and again… But they returned when the other spoke. “No need to bow, Samson… I don’t expect anyone to…” A bow was a show of humility and submission. A bow might be custom in some places, might be used to… show acknowledgement to rank and order but this was a Pride and a Pride was a family and in families there was only one thing one needed to remember. Because was Boss, and the Boss was just that, The Boss. One didn’t need to remember to bow, to roll over, to say ’Sir’ or ’Sire’ or ’My Lord’, ’My King’, to avoid eye contact and to appear small. One needed to remember to mind ones dues and just act… perhaps, decent? Don’t go about killing senselessly, don’t go about getting an attitude with anything and everything just to. Pretty simple really… And pretty lenient was the Old King about it as well… not that one should confuse that with not being keen on having his orders followed or his polices abided. Which narrowed down to his was a rather decent fellow, but not one that was going to be walked on. Not that he thought the kiddo would be doing none of that…

His eyes were content to stay on the young boy, a smile breaking as the other laughed and looked about. Regaining composure and replacing lightheartedness with slight worry and fear. But, as spoken the other had nothing to fear, he hadn’t stumbled upon an especially cruel or wicked folk. Yet, his gaze wandered, heading to Miss Princess who was undoubtedly anxious for this whole ordeal to be settled. Lacking the tolerance for waiting, she did, and because of it he took his time. Waiting a few minutes before clearing his throat he waited some longer. Which, most likely made the others peer at him curiously, wondering what the hold up was, or if he had managed to fall asleep as time escaped and elapsed. Little Princess’ impatience was something he figured His Angel was working on, after all patience was required for a good hunter, and patience was expected for a great one. Which, still seemed on his darlings’ desire to make the little one into. Mhmm… his darling…. His eyes snuck a peek at her before he returned to the business at hand. Rising from his casual and comfortable lay at his lady’s side he rose in a stretch. Tail whipping the air as he placed a lovingly tender lick on Kishkir’s neck before playfully batting Hitomi’s ears and making his way to Samson. Peering downward at the small critter he placed a lick on the pet’s head, his words pure and simple, “This is your home, if you want it to be, Samson.” The Old King said with a grin, sitting down next to the younger one his tail flopped and wiggled.

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[nadayshana]

Samson sat and played with his tail until Because did what he had to do. What did he have to do? Samson had no clue. He just saw everyone looking at him and they waited. His ears perked when he said he didnt have to bow. Samson nodded then sat on his hind legs. He said he looked like a bunny to himself. He dared to talk at a silent time. He saw Because get up and a was a little scared, but he didnt show it. He sat down and looked up at Becuase. He licked his head and smiled. Samsons eyes widened and a smile came across his face. Samson stoodup and nuzzled his chest. Thats the only place he could reach. He was to short for anything. He looked up at Because and spoke softly. "Thank you!Thank you!Thankyou!!" Samson sat there and smiled. His tail swayed. He then took a peeked at Hitomi and Kishkir seeing what thier reactions were. He then looked back at Because and was speechless. He just sat there and stared at everybody.

[kishkir]

Kishkir smiled and nodded to Because. "Welcome...Samson." She said softly. She purred slightly and watched Because. "This home is now your home, consider us, your family." She said. "Hitomi, come with me...we have much to discuss." Kishkir said getting up and walking away. "We will be back shortly." She said.