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Moray was for one-very upset and nervous. She by far had attempted to keep hidden from the males. In fact, both her and her mate and their two cubs had not been found as of yet. Moray wanted to keep the cubs safe, Nadra safe and to keep her own hide from being detected. Everything was going wrong. The queen was dead. The heir gone and her little cub Calypso was now motherless, and being that Moray was the midwife, she would most likely take the cub into her welcome arms. She lifted her pale head, looking around for a meal. It was getting harder and harder to find food in secret.

[16:32] Phife:
The ex-Pride Lander and Outlander, roamed carelessly. With Usufii wandering off, it meant he was free on his own as long the two brothers could find one another again. As the elder brother, he was somewhat responsible for that dimwitted brother of his, but still, family is family. Now that he was alone, he took it to thought to move away from the safety of the Pride Lands. However, that was days ago and now he was in unfamiliar territory. Dark paws carried the large adult aimlessly through the savanna, unwittingly approaching another pride's territory.

[16:38] Zii:
The white lioness paused to look around, her purple eyes seeking anything she could bring back for her family. If nadra didn't eat-her milk would dry up and-she-the cubs-they'd... she couldn't bring herself to think about it. She shook her head wearily. Even if she found prey it'd be tough to catch them. She was on guard pretty much all the time. With Nadra being a first time mom and the two cubs curiosity driving them from the safety of their hidden glen, Moray had to keep an eye out more than she could keep her eyes shut.


[16:57] Phife:
Valse, with a quick snap of his jaws, managed a sleepin' baby gazelle. Perhaps it wasn't right to kill a prey that could not fight back, but he was raised as an Outlander. Food was food. The snack hang from his maw as he moved along, closer and closer to this pride. It wasn't until something caught his eye. Dropping the meat, he growled. "Who are you?" Valse had little tolerance for those who stalked after him. Not knowing whom this was or their intention, he had to stay sharp and prepare for anything. In unknown territory, he was vulnerable and paranoid.

[16:59] Zii:
Her pale head lifted as someone called out to her. Oh no-a male. Thinking he was one of the males that had taken over her pride and killed her queen, she took a hesitant step back and by the way her face and eyes looked, she was frightened. If she was found and they discovered she was hiding from them, they would beat her. Or worse. "I-I..." She stammered. She did not think she would have met one of the males out here. "I am Moray..." She added softly, her voice showing her fear and distress. She took another step back. Would he beat her. Would he drag her back to the others so they could taunt her.

[17:07] Phife:
"Well damn, I may have once been an Outlander, but I am not that intimidating am I?" He gave a questioning frown. Why was she so frightened of him? He was large, that was given as a Pride land born male. A large, slightly kept inky black mane. Muscles and a rugged exterior from being raised as the Outlander. Alright, maybe he was a little intimidating, but he would expect it had to do with his grandparents... The Terror known as Kinari who sired the litter who now rules two prides; the Pride Lands and the Outlands. Though, the former is only a rumor to him. Valse scoffed. "Name's Valse. And you still haven't answered my question, Moray." He growled.

[17:16] Zii:
Moray flattened herself to the ground. He hadn't attacked her yet. She lifted her head, cocking it to the side. "I um-I am hunting for my family... My mate just gave birth-so she cannot hunt for self-" She paused. "Your not one of the males from my pride are you?" She asked, her head lifted some more. Perhaps there was no reason to be afraid.

[17:16] Phife:
"Well damn, I may have once been an Outlander, but I am not that intimidating am I?" He gave a questioning frown. Why was she so frightened of him? He was large, that was given as a Pride land born male. A large, slightly kept inky black mane. Muscles and a rugged exterior from being raised as the Outlander. Alright, maybe he was a little intimidating, but he would expect it had to do with his grandparents... The Terror known as Kinari who sired the litter who now rules two prides; the Pride Lands and the Outlands. Though, the former is only a rumor to him. Valse scoffed. "Name's Valse. And you still haven't answered my question, Moray." He growled.

[17:18] Zii:
Moray lifted her head slowly. Perhaps he was not one of the attackers. But she had to make sure. She cocked her head. "I am hunting for my mate. She is home with our cubs right now... and cannot hunt for herself yet. We won't leave the cubs alone." She said, looking slightly sad at the thought. So far, every pride she joined only led to sadness. "But-you are not from my pride. If you were you would have attacked me." She said assuringly.


[17:23] Phife:
"I only attack if I have reason to. If you want to give me reason to, I will gladly respond with a good a** kicking," he scoffed as his ear twitched. Sitting himself down, playing his paw over his snack. This pale female's words were very interesting, her mate was a female if he heard her right. Well, he hadn't heard many relationships where both partners were of the same gender. And she had cubs too. Interesting. "So I am guessing I am in your pride's territory and your pride sounds like it's full of hostile members even to its own. What kind of pride is this?"

[17:27] Zii:
Moray lowered her head and shook it-she didn't need a beating. That was for sure. "It is the Anteiriera Pride... once led by females and all females, except for newborn cubs... but males came and killed our queen-" She paused and held her breath in silent sadness. "-and chased the heir away, leaving her only cub to be orphaned. It is a terrible time for us, so I suggest staying on the borders, like you are now. You do not want trouble with them stranger... they are cruel.' She said rather sharply, lowering her head to her chest. "Me and my Mate Nadra joined only a short time before our queen was killed. We have been in hiding, to keep our cubs safe. If the stranger find them-who knows what would happen to them." She looked up at him with soft purple eyes. "It was once a lovely and peaceful pride-but now all is chaos and pain."

[17:30] Phife:
"I'm a rogue from the Pride Land area, I have no idea where I am or of this pride," The truth for his ear didn't twitch then. He was right, her mate was another female and yet this mate of hers had cubs so there was a male in this relationship somewhere. Interesting. The devious thought of having both mates with a litter was an amusing thought but one he wouldn't act upon. ... Just yet. "Well, sounds like you're the only one without a litter in your relationship. So I am guessing you are getting food for her to produce milk for these cubs?" Valse looked down at his paw with a grin. Something he could offer her.

[17:35] Zii:
She smiled and sat down, a bit calmer now. "Well, I for one had cubs back when I was just an adolesent but they are long grown now. Nadra had two cubs, her first. The sire to my cubs was, less than lovely of a personality and Nadra only met her suitor once... for she and I are one." She said softly, a new light coming to her eyes. Moray loved Nadra and Nadra loved her. They were together after so long being apart. After so much heartbreak and sorrow, only to come upon more. "But yes. I refuse to let her hunt for herself yet. She only gave birth a few weeks ago and with the times, I don't want her risking anything for our children." she said, thinking of little Lulu and her brother Shai. She loved them as if they were her own.

[17:49] Phife:
"They haven't seen cruel until they have met me," he growled. A coalition of males took over a pride, killed the queen and he could only imagine what a group made up of only males would do to a pride made up of entirely females. Pathetic excuses of males. To do an act as horrible as that, he only hoped he would cross one of their males and show them how a real male is. The dark male scoffed and turned his head away. Looks like these males completely ruined this pride. So he could assume that thee Anteriera had no power to stop the males from taking over. "Here, take this," the male spoke, moving away from the gazelle. "Take it and me back to your mate. I think I'll be staying with you for a while so you can be safe from these males..."

[17:56] Zii:
Moray stood and walked closer to him, not afraid anymore. He was sharing the same emotions about this incident as she was. She looked down to the gazelle and had the heart to tell him no, it was his kill. But, the prospect of Nadra starving made her ill and she simply nodded her head. "Thank you... I appreciate this deeply. With Nadra so nervous, I am scared for her well being. Being that I am the midwife, I cannot even help a batch of cubs if the mother runs out of milk unless there is a female with milk but with these times, the males may not allow that. I am grateful." She said, dipping her head slowly and grabbing up the gazelle. Moray would not eat one bite until Nadra had her fill. She then turned and looked over her shoulder once, before walking quietly back through the brush and into the jungle.

[18:02] Phife:
"Well, at least you are not new to the ways of mating and labor," he replied. "I have mated once before, but I doubt anything occured between us, unfortunate as that was," He moved around to look at her, a fine female and he could see why she could even get another female to love her. "Well, I am not horrible of a male, just a little roguish," Valse laughed, swishing his tail lightly as he looked about. She was very caring for her mate and the cubs that were born just a few weeks ago. A good mother. "My offer still stands, for you, Moray, I will stay with you for a while if you want me to. You know, to protect you and your mate with the cubs until your mate is ready to hunt for herself."

[18:05] Zii:
Moray chuckled with her mouth full. He was starting to loosen up and show her his less fearful side. She turned to look at him over her shoulder again and set down the prey. "I would appreciate if you stayed for a while, just until we get our bearings. Nadra isn't the nicest to males but I will win her over for you. You brought her a meal and she for one, has lost her lithe and gained a few pounds. So if anything, just don't complement her waist size." She said with a giggle, before turning back and picking up her quarry. He would fit in pretty well and no doubt the little Shai would benefit by seeing a male who wasn't such an a**.

[18:12] Phife:
Valse didn't hear any objection to the offer and quickly followed after. She was a midwife to her mate's cubs and cared deeply for her. Moray was a very passionate female. As she moved closer, he cocked a brow with slight interest. Moray was a very intresting female indeed. Valse bore a grin as he followed. "Well, if I remember right, females could only produce milk if they ate. If Nadra can't hunt, because you fear for her safety, then she won't be able to produce milk for her cubs. Which means you are hunting. What about you producing milk, Moray?" He questioned, dancing around the subject and true question he wished to ask. "I could always hunt for you for a while until you feel Nadra is ready."

"Just a curious question really, not that well experienced into parenthood aside from what I had witnessed between my mother and father. If you were lactating, and can hunt, why not offer that help to Nadra so she can eat to save her milk for the cubs. Then you two can switch off, it sounds logical to me, but who am I to say?" He replied, sort of babbling to himself as he walked along side the female. He knew how it all worked, his father was quite clear when they had their discussion. How to mate. What happens. How to do this and that. What goes on with the female. What to look out for. The book, the book didn't contain half the things his father spoke of.

"What do you mean if you were lactating? Are you saying that you are not able to?" he poked. He already knew the answer to it. But he continued to play innocent. It wasn't as if he was lying.

[19:46] Phife:
Valse smirked and took the prey from her maw with a grin. It was his and he was very capable of doing it. Placing it over his shoulder and onto his back, he continued to walk-now with their mouths free to speak. "I can do that for you if you want, but I am not the sort to just sire cubs with no passion in the relationship." He shrugged. He wasn't the type to fling and leave it at that, no, he wanted to get to know to the mother first. "Getting pregnant will help."


[19:51] Zii:
She nodded. "Getting pregnant before one of those heathens gets ahold of me-yes-it will help. I can help support Nadra's babies... I can prevent those males from carrying on their genes in our holy pride lands." She said, looking sternly in the direction of her home land. "I know it is rather forward of me to just come out and ask like I did... but... " She sighed. "I am desperate. These are horrible times for my people. I have made bad descions when it comes to males in the past-but... this is not a bad one." She said, lifting her head. "I have passion. Oh yes. Passion for rebelion against these horrible males. These cruel, mean males. " She turned her head to him. "You are not cruel. Not that I know of. You have shown this female kindness... if anything, I apprecaite that."

Moray smiled. She was impressed with this male. She had never been really impressed by one before so this was new. She gave her pale head a bow to him in respect and padded along, intent on finding Nadra and showing her this new fellow, and getting her approval. "Well i hope you will tell me then." She said, giving her pale tail a flip in his direction before padding ahead of him.

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