The sun had setted just right that morning. When their travels were getting harsher and more run in with hostile environments due to them gaining in number after all, Tsu and Roho had to fight off and duel more often then not. Izzy tried to be the peacemaker of them, but they were nearing the desert- of course. Harsher terrain, harsher survivalists.. But they found forest again after the sands and rested there for the night. “Good morning~” She said in a sing song manner, lifting her head and shaking off yesterday’s worries. Looking around, of course Roho was already up and Tsu had laid beside her- coiling around the group in order to protect them even in sleep.. The fluffy kind hearted male- was like a father or older brother to her. Softly she leaned forward and rubbed her cheek against his.. Her body rose- a few cracks here and there but it was healthy enough to get up at this time of morning. Turning around to find the last two individuals that were also traveling with them but somehow- they seemed to have been up just like Roho?
Nyota was currently content with her life, she recently reunited with Zu her cub hood love and she had found a father figure as well as met new friends. She was sad she would leave them soon but for now she enjoyed the beach view. Tsu always brought fish but Nyota was big on it so she would leave at the crack of dawn before the vegetarian could wake up and hunt for some real food. She was just returning from her morning feast to see her fellow companions awake, she notice Zu was nowhere in sight so she figured that he went on a hunt as well. “Well good morning to you Izzy.” Nyota was not at all a morning person but had to adjust with the others, when she was in her own den before Tsu she would hunt at night, the memories of her old den haunted her; she tried not to think about it. “I see Tsu is still asleep, no surprise.” She said taking refuge with the white lioness.
"Pfft~ this log." She shook herself out once more then licked Tsu's forehead. "Well- from what we've been through the pass couple of encounters. Where is Zu..." Her ears perked up.. then looked around. "I know Roho must be off probably trying to snag a few.. well.. " She let off a soft giggle. "Non veggie food as she calls it." A heavy sigh came about her. "Nyota.. Do you... EVer feel like something was missing in your life.. Like.. I dunno.. I had a dream and well.." Looking down rather embarssed to the fact of speaking so out of context.
Nyota chuckled, "I just had a quite 'non-veggie meal'" She said mimicking Izzys tone. "I suppose thats where Zu is." Nyota wasnt too sure seeing how she left before him, she was sure he was fine though. "Hun, i did feel that way, do you remeber how Tsu found me?" She had nothing before Tsu she practically lost everyone she ever loved and was forced to suffer through this stange reoccuring nightmare. "I was missing alot and i still probably am, but i wont know for sure till i discorver it, i didnt know how much i missed loved until i met all of you." She said giving her a comforting smile.
For some reason, Izzy was usually the one everyone came to other than obvisouly Tsu- the one whom found each and every one of them. Giving them something to walk on before free-ing them to find their own purpose. This time, it was the most unlikely thought one that she would hear this from. She knew she had to be older- now? Nyota seemed older and she couldn't help but feel like a cub being held again.
"I remember. I didn't think you'd ever trust us. But i had faith.." Which gave her a warm smile with such comforting words came out of the lioness. It was a relieving sorta feeling. Something that would sooth the void for now. "I see..." Giving her a momentary pause.
"Remember when you left and found us back? That's when we met Zu?"
“When Tsu first brought me here, I didn’t trust you.” Nyota actually would have preferred to stay in her den but she finally let go of the past. She knew she couldn’t continue to live there alone and angry at the world for her misfourtune but that’s how it was for her.
Nyota nodded, “Yes I remember.” Nyota never really left she knew she would come back but she just needed some space, she has never had a family and she considerent Tsu and the girls her family then Zu found her and it made her feel so happy. “Zu actually fond me.” She smiled, “Perhaps who ever your speaking of just needs to find you. I assume that’s what your talking about a mate correct?” Nyota wasn’t completely sure but she had a hunch.
Nodding, and connecting with her same tones of trust. That connection continued, and even surprised her when she almost hit the nail on where she was getting at. She couldn't help but smile and laugh in embarrassment. "Something like that... I... Well. I haven't ever thought of a mate. But just that I should be somewhere. Someplace- I don’t know if I will be as lucky as you to have someone find me.” Sighing. “I met up with a friend too- while we split up for that short of time. When Tsu put us up to be away for a few days- coming back within those days. It felt like, I was not at the right place.” She thought about it. “I met with an old friend, it was soothing- but I felt like- I was somehow misplaced. As if I was supposed to be somewhere else.I don’t know- maybe I’m just bluttering. Forgive me- I just am not quite myself huh?” Usually being so cheerful and singing, now she was confused and unsure of things.
Nyota smiled, “Life may not always be so kind, but it helps to keep your chin up and wait for its gifts.” She smiled, Nyota had not known of Izzy’s past but they knew of hers, she found herself being woken by them a few times. “Zu was my cub hood crush, now he is my mate” That word, it even sounded weird to her but a good weird. “And if it not a person, perhaps the world is telling you a way to find the one who you’re searching for.” She smiled she loved Izzy she was like her own child.
“You have nothing to me sorry for, just follow your heart.” Nyota smiled. She learned that the hard way, trust used to come so easily then after Gin she felt it was better not to love or trust but she learn that everyone has the right to love.
The lioness was unsure, the missing pieces to her life. Although traveling seemed like the only best idea she had- still. It was as if ever step felt... almost misguided. There was something more. "For being younger, you seem so much older. At one time, I used that same line." She softly spoke up and lifted her head. Ears panned back. "To a cubbin named Ebio'Femi.. Her problem was much different- but still even then it applies here.. " Sighing softly. Then her ears traveled another which way and saw Roho trotting back with a huge waterbuck in maw. "Oh no.." Her soft blue eyes met Nyota's. "Thank you.. I just have to be patient.. after all.. It still seems like I'm needed here." Roho's face could be seen as noticably more scratched up then normal and a few slashes on her- still trotting toughly though as always. Softly going over and pushing Tsu's face. "Wakey-wakey~" She chimed in to his ear, then lifted her head as she comically hit his head. "Oh opps! Woah~ Well Good morning!" As Tsu ubruptly lifted his head in surprise.
Nyota smiled she was pleased she was able to help Izzy. "Good Morning Tsu and good luck Izzy." She smiled making her way towards Roho. She hoped that the lionees would think those words more deeply and hopefully it will help with her inner thoughts.
