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Shahla had gotten up early, earlier than even Aki had- The lioness had felt the need to move around and prove her own self-worth and so she had ended up by the waters of a large lake. Would she be scolded by Aki for leaving without saying a word? Probably, but Shahla had finally started to turn a new leaf. Some said once you hit your middle-aged years you might change, whomever had said that had certainly been right. Her time wandering with Aki, strengthening herself and realizing her lover and pride were part of a past that was no longer a defining factor for who she was- That time, that energy. That was who she was now.

Dark blue eyes scanned the area, a few prey animals had been happily sipping at the water’s edge, however her presence had spooked them. Frowning, the petite lioness dipped her face in for a drink, eyes never leaving the surface of the water. One could never be sure if a log would grow teeth. The cool, murky water offered gentle soothing for her dry throat. Smiling, she lifted her head with satisfaction- Had her memory been better she’d have recognized the area as her old pride lands, but the scent of her family and the passage of time had changed it.

Deciding to wander through some tall grasses, Shahla paused as the sound of shuffling caught her attention- Had Aki already caught up to her? Craning her neck to see overtop of the tall grasses, dark blue eyes spotted a bright pink bobbing mane. Eyes widening, Shahla retreated back into the grasses, heart racing in panic. Did he see her?!