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What was the point of really going on at this point in his life? True he was young, and still had a lot of life to live, but what kind of life was he leading? He wasn't even a real lion in his own eyes. Ever since he had been kicked from his pride things had only gone down hill for him.

He had yet to find any pride to join, or even started one of his own. He had no found a mate, which was just fine with him. And hey, he could barely even feed himself with his 'grand' hunting skilled. For all he cared it could all just go to hell and back.

Grumbling to himself, the young male sat up and wrapped his tail around himself while his tired and angry eyes scanned the area for any sign of life. He had seen a few rabbits and birds pass by here and there, but had yet to make any move attempt to kill. What would be the point if he was going to fail, again?

These days were really a boost for his ego...

The young male closed off his gray eyes to the world for a minute. Just a minute to pull himself from reality and in to a world where things were good once more. Where he could once again be with his family. Where he could be...happy, or at least as happy as someone like him could get.

That all ended though in what seemed like a flash.
A grunt erupting from his throat, Ithu opened his eyes and turned his gaze towards the approaching female.

What could she want? Did she want company? Was he in someone's territory? Oh, that would just his luck if he was...

'Great..'

"Hi?" He wasn't so sure about her chipper attitude. "Is there something wrong here, or something you need from me?"

Oh course. Of course he would run in to pride territory like some kind of idiot. Of course he wouldn't check or see the signs of an existing pride. BUT ALAS, luck would have it that the pride wouldn't be one that would attack him and drive him out. At least that was a positive side to the day.

"I don't see why it would really be important since I don't really know you, or even know if I will ever see you again, but if you must know my name is Ithukuwa, Ithu for short. I'm," he felt like he was going to vomit at the word trying to escape his mouth, but he needed to play it safe as long as he was in pride territory "...Sorry for intruding in to your territory. I kind of got kicked from my family a while back, so I don't really know where I am headed, like it even matters away."

As Ithu scowled at the memory his stomach seemed to have a plan to betray and embarrass him. As if on cue when a flock of birds passes his stomach gave a noticeable grumble, as if he had not eaten in a months time.

"....I had plans to eat. I just never got around to it..."

A bit of skepticism and paranoia filled the young lion's body and mind. Why was this lioness being so kind towards him, a complete danger and for all she knew a potential threat? Most of the time, from what he knew, pride members and leader should be wary and a tad harsh towards strangers, right?

"Join you? So you are just going to offer me a place in this pride of yours; why is that? You don't even know me, or anything about me, so I could be a danger for all you knew, but...I appreciate the offer. I guess I could think about it. It's better than roaming around alone anyway..."

Shaking his head, Ithu slowly climbed to his feet, his tail flicking around behind him.

"I can't say I'm the best hunter out there, but I could give it a shot. At least I have a better shot at a meal this way. Just don't go laughing at me if I fail."

The young male resisted a smirk and a roll of his eyes as he watched the strange lioness trot off. A sigh escaping his mouth, he slowly rose to his own paws and followed off after her, even if his legs did not agree with the movements at first. After all they did spend a whole day traveling and after that all they wanted to do was rest. The stomach and brain however had the upper hand in this fight, so they really had no choice.

"You never really know though," he said as he watched the passing scenery. "I could be like a lying snake. You know, the ones that don't seem dangerous as they lie there among the foliage and go almost unseen, but once you take that one step they pounce up and bite you. But then again, if I do something like that I wont get my chance at a nice meal in a long time."

Shaking his head, Ithu turned his attention back towards the stripped female.

"Tell me, what is this pride of yours like anyway?"

Ithu blinked and tilted his head at her words. Battle? Categorized by coat colors, type, elements? It was sounded like some kind of pride belief or something, like how some prides believed in voodoo, magic or whatever their history had them believe. He could only imagine what some of the weirder prides believe in. For all he knew there was one out there that worshiped or rock or a dead fish.

"Ground type huh? What exactly do all these types and elements mean anyway? And what exactly is your pride battling and training for? Do you have enemy pride to fight against or something?"

It wasn't as if it was any of his business, but if he was going to stick around here for a while he might as well know what he is neighboring.

Fighting for enjoyment? In a way it seemed a little odd, in a way it didn't. He remembered doing the same when he was a cub and adolescent. His parents would say mock fighting was good practice for when they would have to do out in to the real world. They would need such skills not only to hunt, but to also protect any territory they may one day claim. Not to mention protect friends and family. It's funny how those skills didn't really help him catch a good meal. But then again the boy was still a bit naive to how the world worked. He didn't exactly know that most fail at catching a meal than they succeed.

"Right, I guess I would have to do. Everyone needs to have some sort of enjoyment every now and again."

Nodding, Ithu slowed his pace and stood next to the lioness as he looked out on to the unfamiliar grounds.

"I'm not really used to teamwork, but it would be best seeing as I'm not exactly the best at this. I might actually end up embarrassing myself, but I trust I can be of some use. Better get started then"

Today, while he woke up angry and annoyed at the world, he got to a point of actually being relaxed and happy with himself for once. Everyday he was learning something new and getting one step closer to actually maturing, for once...