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 Posted: Mon Aug 16, 2010 11:54 am
Silently the lion padded along through the tall grasses. Not because he was trying to get through the area unnoticed (he wasn't afraid to fight!) but because of the small herd of antelopes in front of him. It had been a while since he had seen such a nice buffet.
Letting out a roar the lion leaped at his nearest choice of prey-
And cursed loudly when it slipped through his paws. Growling Xennek gave the antelope a glare before pushing off to run after it. He wasn't going without a meal tonight! No matter what!
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Posted: Mon Aug 16, 2010 1:36 pm
With the wind skirting above him, an older lion stretched out amongst the tall grasses with a yawn. He blinked his bi-colored eyes, not quite awake and not quite asleep. He felt peaceful, sleeping amongst the antelopes that grazed by his head. By now they had come to understand that he meant them no harm, and just bi-passed him all together, which was the way he preferred it.
Then a roar ruined it.
Fiore jerked up onto his paws, ignoring the aches and rolled his shoulders before taking off for the other lion. There would be no murder while he was on duty.
The aging lion was by no means fast, but he was able to gain on a black mane, for thats all he saw in the grass, and with a roar he pounced.
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Posted: Wed Aug 18, 2010 7:10 am
He was so close, close enough that he could already taste the fresh meat. His mouth watering Xennek reached out towards the antelope...and then was pounced? With a roar of outrage and surprise the lion pushed against his attacker.
What the hell?! There was plenty of prey around here for two. Why did this guy have to ruin it for him? Growling he pulled back and prepared to smack the other lion. This guy ruined his dinner, no way was he getting away without a fight.
Of course that thought collided with another as the dark red lion finally realized who it was that he was tangled up with. "Fi-Fi-Fiore!?" Pulling back he spat the name out in surprise. "What the hell are you doing you ole timer? I could have hurt you!"
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Posted: Wed Aug 25, 2010 7:04 pm
Fiore closed his eyes, preparing for pain. When it didn't come, he tentatively opened his eyes and gaped.
"Xennek?!" Then having a true Simba moment, he leered back in a spaz and gave his long lost friend a hug. How long had he travelled? How far? And for what? To see him this close, this close to his prison? Cruel fates aligned for him, it seemed, but it was nice.
"Better to die valiantly for justice than to stand by." He frowned, pushing up slowly. His bones ached. "What were you doing? Didn't you think about what would happen if you caught even a single one of them?"
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Posted: Tue Dec 07, 2010 11:16 am
"Yeah!" The lion forgave the other instantly though he couldn't resist the urge to tease his old friend. "Who else would I be, old timer?" He chuckled, "Must be getting too old, can't even recognize me after all." He happily returned the hug before looking over Fiore. He was alive. Great! Xennek mentally flinched. Why was that his first thought? Of course Fiore would be alive.
"Of course. You always think that way." Xennek rolled his eyes, "Did you think about me if I didn't eat one of them? I don't know about you, but I'm a lion! Chasing and eating prey is what I do, Fiore!" He growled before shaking his head, "Forget it." Smiling he looked back at him, "It's okay since you stopped me anyway, let's not argue right away when we just found each other again. So how have you been?"
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Posted: Mon Jan 31, 2011 7:48 am
Fiore rolled his eyes with a chuckle. "Really? After so long apart, you start in on that? Have you no shame?" It didn't matter how old his body may be, because right then Fiore's soul was as spry as a cubs.
He couldn't help sitting down, thanks to the ache starting in his hips, but the frown was completely his. "Of course I thought about you. It's just that, unlike you, I think about the families of others, so save it until I'm gone." He waved his paw. "Agreed."
Then, ever so slowly, his true smile began to fade into fake. There was no way that Xennek could ever know the truth. Right now, he was putting his friend in danger, and it hurt, but better to see him one last time then never again. "I've been better. Old age, you know? This little trip did me alot of good, though. I think I'll even be sad to go home. But, what about you?"
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Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2011 9:35 pm
Xennek laughed, "Do I ever have any shame?" Though truthfully the lion was relieved to see his old friend after so long. Not that he would ever tell Fiore, but he had been worried. That was silly of him though Fiore could definitely take care of himself. Right? Pouting Xennek settled back down on the ground with a sigh, "It's the nature of things though. You just have to accept it sometimes." He muttered before grinning up at the older lion. "But I guess some things never change, eh?"
"Ah." Xennek looked at Fiore with a small frown. Something was off about his friend, but the lion couldn't place it. Maybe he was just being paranoid...but still. Xennek shook his head, "You have a home now?" He blinked in surprise. It was hard imagining Fiore in any type of pride, not that he wasn't glad of course to hear that the ole timer had settled somewhere. It was just wierd, and saddening...he had hoped that maybe Fiore wouldn't mind him wandering the roguelands with him for a bit. Guess not though.
"I've been fine. No home for me, just the open savanna waiting for me." Of course his rugged appearance was from more than travel, but it went without saying that he was a warrior. Getting into fights was his life; without it he wouldn't be who he was.
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Posted: Mon Mar 21, 2011 6:42 pm
"With you? I'm surprised the world isn't on it's head by now." Fiore chuckled. If only he had his friends take charge attitude, then maybe he wouldn't be a day dreamer, but a day doer. Or..something to that effect.
"I've had a home for a long time now, I'm just more settled in it these days." Fiore stretched his paws out before laying his body down on the cool earth with a relieved sigh. "I shouldn't have travelled out of it as much as I did when I was younger, but I happened to be under very strong influences." He grinned to Xennek, perfectly aware that his friend didn't know much, if anything at all, about his pride. Which was exactly what Fiore had shot for all along.
Fiore tsked. "You're going to have to settle down one day. If this little outing has taught me anything, the world isn't kind to her lonely children."
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Posted: Fri Mar 25, 2011 9:30 am
Xennek laughed. "Who said it isn't already?" The lion grinned up at Fiore, but his gaze flickered with faint worry before he looked away again. Something...just didn't feel right.
"Oh?" Xennek looked up with surprise, "How did I not know? You've been keeping secrets from me, ole timer. I don't know if I appreciate that." He sighed softly before giving a small smile, "Strong influences, eh?"
"Pfft. Can you actually see me settled down?" He laughed, "I highly doubt it. What place could stand having me around all the time? Probably chase me out after a moon of puttin' up wit me." His heart felt heavy though at the word 'lonely'. Why should it bother him to not have a home? He had forgotten what having a home was like a long time ago. There was no reason to miss it right? But as the lion looked over at Fiore, he knew that there were others that he did miss.
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Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2011 6:38 pm
Fiore shook his head with a kind hearted smile. "I've never kept secrets, Xennek. You've just never bothered to ask." In truth, it had been easier that way. Just to allow his friend to lay everything on him, and distract him from his own issues.
"They wouldn't chase you out, and you know it." Fiore frowned. "Sure, you can be an a**, and have a tendency to put yourself before others, but I'm sure somewhere in there is a heart of gold. At least bronze." The older lion started to laugh, only to have it change to a deep, lung clearing cough.
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Posted: Tue Jul 19, 2011 2:01 pm
Xennek frowned. "Still. Just cause I don't stalk you for everything doesn't mean that you can just leave me out of the loop like that." The lion sighed. He really couldn't be angry at the ole timer though especially when he gave that silly smile of his. Too kind it was.
"Pfft." Xennek shook his head, "Leave it to you to find the gold or bronze in anyone." His gaze glittered with amusement which only lasted for a second since the next was full of worry. He moved forward and carefully nudged the other lion in concern. "Fiore? Are you alright?"
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Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2011 6:34 pm
"Sorry." Fiore shook his head, and took a deep breath. He waved off Xennek's concern, giving him a stern look that meant he wouldn't hear anymore of it. There was no sense talking about something that couldn't be fixed. "As fit as a whistle." He grinned, straightening his form to cough out a chunk of flem. The lion curled his nose at the foreign intity, and turned away from it. Gross.
"How about you and I head off? Surely you can spend one night of leisure with your old friend before he leaves, right?"
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Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2011 6:19 pm
Xennek just rolled his eyes towards Fiore. Sure, he might let it pass but if the ole timer started acting up again he was dragging his butt to the nearest medic. Sheesh. Leave it to Fiore to make him actual worry. Lookign at him from the corner of his eye Xennek suppressed a sigh. He hoped it was just a cold though his gut clenched as he looked back to his friend.
Shaking his head the lion forced a smile. "Yeah, let's do that." Laughing he started off at a brisk walk, "If you can manage to keep up ole timer I know a good spot to rest."
With that he was off.
wc - 1735
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