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 Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2012 1:02 pm
(if any family members / pride members wish to post, please feel free to comment lol!)  She had been waiting for this day for a while, when she had gotten word that Ram had finished his research and that she could finally marry Xenon, she was very pleased, but also slightly annoyed. Why couldn't he have finished his research just a couple of weeks earlier, just a couple of weeks and she could have claimed innocence and also not looked like a blimp on her wedding day.
She had realised she was pregnant even before her belly had started to swell. She had informed her mate immediately, she didn't want a repeat of last time when secrets had almost lost her the love of her life. As usual he had given her one of those looks. Really it was his fault too, still she had sort of, kind of, promised that they wouldn't have any more cubs until they were married. Technically the cubs weren't actually here yet so she had kept her promise. Still it was very clear that she was pregnant and she wasn't really sure if that would effect the up coming nuptials or not.
The blue lioness had donned her favourite outfit, she had added a couple of hundred white flowers to her net hood giving the illusion of a white gown. She made her way towards the place that had been designated as the ceremonial area. She wondered what it would look like, if it would be special, if Xenon was waiting for her, if her older cubs were there, if her parents and grand parents were in attendance...
So much going through her mind, excitement made her pick up the pace though her bulky belly made her slow on the sands, she was far too excited to slow down, she just couldn't wait to see the place that would be her joining with her mate, her official joining with her mate, at last, they would be husband and wife, the thought sent a shiver down the young lionesses back and made her heart skip a beat. Her stomach roiled and she had to pause for a moment to allow her stomach to settle before continuing on. She was more than ready to get married.
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Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2012 1:25 pm
'Research' was one work for it...
Ram had attempted to do his best to remember the old nuptials and when he had failed to recount them all he had made a nuisance of himself to the older members of the pride. Much to his surprise they had humoured him though and through careful instruction they gave him the means to perform the ceremony. He wouldn't be perfect at it and he would probably ad-lib at some points, but he would give the loved-up couple the wedding they wanted... Admittedly, it seemed that the female was much more vocal in this but he had an inkling the male felt just as strongly.
Ah, but he had never been one who completely understood romance - Neith's existence had been a moment of madness and while he loved her, he did have to question his intelligence for the risk of putting his freedom in jeopardy. He now finally understood what his father meant when he had ordered him to be careful!
Alas, he now waited patiently for the bride to arrive, seated comfortably on the rock as he regarded Xenon. Much to his surprise, the lion's lips were pursed in a sheepish manner, though he seemed to be looking forward to Afina's arrival.
"Nervous?" the blue lion remarked.
"Not nervous," Xenon chuckled and shook his head, "Never nervous," he added after a few moments, and it was true. Xenon had never been the nervous type and when he had made up his mind he stuck to it. Afina would be his bride in every sense of the word and that was final... Although as usual she had found a way to put her mark on proceedings.
She was pregnant and it was going to be very noticeable.
"Just so you know," Xenon murmured, leaning in so that Ram could hear him better. "I appear to have lost control of my mate again, notoriously headstrong as she is, she's managed to get herself pregnant again," he continued with a wry smile. He'd done his best, but the female was a minx and sadly he was as soft as putty in her paws, plus he was getting old, it was better for him to reserve his energy and all that jazz.
...And he wouldn't have been a real man if he'd said no to that anyway.
"Oh I already knew that," Ram mused with a raised brow. "She did come across as the alpha in the relationship."
"Hey..."
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Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2012 1:43 pm
The deep blue lioness finally arrived at proceedings, she stood for a moment and admired her mate from a distance. He looked almost like a cub sitting there with that silly smile on his maw. He was hardly ever truly smiley and silly with her, though she could always convince him to have a little fun. It was that little fun that had her in the current situation again. She was very happy really, happy that she was again carrying her lovers cubs, but the fact that she was pregnant, and obviously so, at her wedding put a slight damper on the day.
She smiles a pleased smile though and walks slowly towards her mate. The stocky, rather chubbier than usual lioness settles herself beside Xenon, leaning close to him, almost possessively, though she liked to lean against her mate, it was a comfortable place to be and allowed her to sit more comfortably.
Afina turns her gaze up to her mate before slowly resting her golden eyed stare on Ram, she smiles a slightly embarrassed smile, though this quickly went away and was replaced by a more blissful puur. "Thank you for doing this." She whispers though which male she was talking to wasn't really that obvious.
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Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2012 4:42 am
She looked like a boat...
Ha! Ram surpressed the urge to laugh as he'd always noted that females looked particularly balloon-like when ladden down with cubs. That being said he could appreciate why given that they were harbouring living beings inside them. Alas, she had a reasonable level of grace and he could only surmise that today's events were helping with that. She had to maintain her dignity after all and the individual in charge of the ceremony definitely couldn't laugh.
For this reason the lion elected to clear his throat and cast a sidelong glance towards Xenon before smiling towards Afina. Regardless of her current condition she was looking well and today was her day after all...
Xenon meanwhile, could only smile as his rather large mate padded towards him. She had promised to hold off on the cubs until after they were wed but alas, as usual the female had gotten her way. He could be smug in one thing and one thing only, that she was acutely aware of it and that she'd mewed in slight distaste at the fact she was going to look 'big' at her ceremony.
Ha - karma!
Nevertheless the lion nudged her gently with his nose as she settled and allowed his tail to coil around her legs.
"Are we ready?" Ram enquired as he regarded the pair...
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Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2012 11:19 am
The deep blue lioness gave a gentle nod and a brief smile towards the pale blue male, she could be quiet and blissful for the time being. She could do these moments because she knew at some point she could be back to loud and in charge, which was the way she liked it.
Still she felt, a serene calm settle over her as Xenon curled his tail around her legs. He always made her feel more at home, more safe, when she curled next to him she felt nothing could go wrong in the world.
Still she knew she looked huge and she knew that Xenon was secretly laughing, she couldn't help but laugh at the situation, after all she had been quite happy to wait, well mostly, she had perhaps even been pregnant when she made that promise to Xenon, she couldn't know, she as definately well on in to her pregnancy and the babies in her belly kicked and rolled about on a regular basis and now was no exception to that. The feeling was always strange but also welcoming, knowing that soon enough those squirming little bundles would be real cubs with personalities and lives ready to live.
She turns her gaze upwards, a loving smile turned upwards at the big gray male that would be hers forever according to the laws of the pride, it was a wonderful feeling.
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Posted: Fri Sep 21, 2012 3:43 am
Romance had never been his strong point, truthfully, he'd only had whirlwind romances and affairs which had never been regarded with disgust in the roguelands. However, he did have to admit there was something very sweet about loved up pairings - admittedly he would probably find them a little too 'sweet' on a regular basis but in short bursts it was all right. Thus, the pridal leader provided a nod in recognition that both lions were prepared and cleared his throat.
"We are gathered here today in order to bless the union of two of our most influential Bahari'mtoto members," he announced, casting his gaze to the curious crowd that had gathered. According to the elders it had been quite some time since this particular time of ceremony had been given. "It is with hope and prayer, that we ask the Ocean and the gods within it to grace us with their blessing and provide a firm foundation for this relationship to develop," the blue lion continued.
"May the gods bless you, and your children's children. May you know nothing but happiness from this day forward," Ram then turned to Xenon and lifted a brow, resisting the urge to wriggle both. Now was not a laughing matter, no matter how ridiculous the bride might appear!
"Xenon, do you take this young lioness to be your mate from this day forward?"
"I do," Xenon replied simply, casting a sidewards glance to his mate. For once in her life she looked tranquil, peaceful and completely zen. It was never going to last of course, the second she had an opportunity she was going to explode and be her usual self, but her demeanour was quite the novelty at this particular moment and he wanted to capture a mental image of it for argumentative purposes later!
"Through sickness and in health..."
"Yes."
"And even if she drives you absolutely crazy with her very vocal and opinionated nature?"
"...Is that in the vows?" Xenon lifted a brow and at Ram's facial expression, chuckled softly and shook her head. "Yes, I do." he replied with a hint of amusement in his voice.
It was then, that Ram turned to Afina.
"And do you, Afina, take this old and decrepit lion to be your mate from this day forward. Through sickness and in health, regardless of how many times you might have to nag him to rebuild the sleeping quarters in your den?"
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Posted: Sat Sep 22, 2012 12:26 am
Although Afina would normally have cast a glare at Ram, she simply smiled and even laughed a little. He had them pegged that was for sure. It was good to hear te simple yes' of her mate, the words that well she often had to tease out of him, or at least nag for half a day to get out. Yes, was all she wanted. Yes meant forever, yes meant they would always be together.
"He'd get bored if I didn't, of course I do." She smiles at Ram, an expression of pure calm on her maw, the twinkle of mischief in her eyes and appreciation, as well as tears ready to fall down her cheeks, though not the heart wrenching tears that she had shed in the past, no, these were tears of pure joy and as she looked up at her mate, a single drop rolled down her cheek, her sweet smile never leaving her maw.
"Always."
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Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2012 5:47 am
It was all terribly romantic, but Ram had a greater sense of composure than Afina and as such, didn't bat an eyelid at the potential tears. He would blame hormones, the female was heavily pregnant and from the memories of Neith's mother, he knew that this turned females positively batty. Nevertheless he was rather grateful that the vows had gone along so smoothly and it was for this reason that he returned the lioness's smile with one of his own. With both promises made, there was only one thing left to do in relation to the leader's duties.
"Well then," Ram cleared his throat and motioned to both Afina and Xenon with his paws. "It gives me great pleasure to pronounce you blessed mates, congratulations," he finished and tilted his head to the side.
"And just in time for the children, no?" he mused.
Xenon could only provide a laugh at Ram's subtle dig and nudged his mate gently. Technically speaking he had always regarded himself as 'mated' to her, but now it was official and now no one could dispute their union. Their children would be blessed by the gods and accepted by the ocean...it was perfect.
"Happy now?" Xenon inquired teasingly as he regarded Afina, providing a silent count down as to when she would weep or bawl through an overdose of hormones...
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Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2012 3:00 am
"Believe it or not, I am very rarely sad." She smiles a wide smile and licks her mate on the nose. It was nice, this feeling of pleasure, of being with one who loved you. He loved her and despite her rambunctious nature, she loved him too, despite the fact that he was stubborn and cantankerous.. She laughed a quick laugh and through a sly look at Ram. She liked the leader. She put him on a list in her mind of good people. Mainly because he had done what she wanted, she especially liked people that did as she wanted.
Turning her gaze back to her mate she smiles for a brief moment and raises both brows, a slightly surprised look on her maw. "I think, the children may agree with that sentiment Ram." She bites her tongue and frowns. "I think, its time to go." She raises slowly, the look of serenity washed away from her face and replaced with one of pain. She had done this before, she knew what came next and here was not the place to do it.
"Move it unless you want these cubs to be born on the sand!" She snaps, she had certainly not expected this, well, she could hardly complain, they had held on to the end at least!
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Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2012 3:40 am
[[LMAO, Afina your timing is impeccable!]]Wait, what, now?
Xenon and Ram exchanged incredulous glances with one another as Afina went from serene to demoniacally possessed. Granted she hadn't quite reached the stage of bloody murder but her demeanour had changed completely. It would have taken a blind man not to notice that she had very suddenly, and very dramatically, gone in to labour. Whether Xenon was prepared for it or not, he was going to be a father again...right now.
"Well..." Ram cleared his throat and as the first male to recover his composure, nudged Xenon firmly on the shoulder. "Might I suggest you assist your mate in returning to her den so that she might prepare?" he added. As wonderful as the birth of children was, he didn't really see the need for it to be in the public forum!
"Ah, yes," Xenon was quick to come back to earth as he was nudged and didn't require any further encouragement as he pulled himself to his paws and offered himself as an aide to his heavily pregnant mate. Of all the times for her to pick, it had to be this one, didn't it? The male could only marvel at his mate's impeccable timing, if he'd been a more paranoid sort he would have been adamant she'd planned the whole thing.
"Heh, who would've thought..." Ram mused and tilted his head. "Cubs on your wedding day, now you have no excuse to forget your anniversary," he teased, a huge grin lifting onto his lips. "After all the kids will kill you!" he announced and with a wave of his paw, watched the couple shuffle off...
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