She wasn't born for this - not really... Nor did she think she was completely ready, but then again, she never thought she would be. Confidence had never been her strong suit and it had only been through the encouragement of her perspective mate that she had begun to stride with greater purpose. It was for this reason that she had decided to participate - to try to enjoy this event and maybe, just maybe, she would pleasantly surprise her opponent!
She wasn't a big lioness, nor was she very strong, but she had been training and she was nimble. She'd gotten better at hunting, she could step more quietly, and she definitely had a greater spring in her step so who knew what would happen? At least this way she could say she had tried, better still, she would confront one of her greatest fears. For once she was going to cast aside her fears even if it did knock her socks off!
I Lady Kiya I
