Umo nuzzled against Kika and breathed in her scent... they were parents of many... and now another group would grow under their guidance. He lay and gazed at them all, watching each breath and move and imagining them one day crawling around and being lions... playing, fighting, being children. "The gods have blessed us... After all we have been through I thought we would be less fortunate but... it appears that we are luckier than thought."
He lay his head against her and shut his eyes, content to listen to his children eat and sleep. This was his life. And he loved it
