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Brown eyes scanned the grasslands to make sure that the two little green cubs were following him. A smile spread across Yaten's features as he saw Siltim not too far ahead, stumbling over a crack in the ground. Laughter bubbled in his throat before he turned to Ma'isah. What wonderful cubs he had stumbled onto and it made his heart tighten slightly at the idea that he might be able to have cubs of his own someday...he'd have to find a female cheetah first. His tail flicked before calling out, "Come on, it's time to head on back home, you two. I'm sure your parents are worried sick about you!" He would be if one--two of his children were missing.

His tiny paw caught on a crack and Siltim fell down a bit. Shaking his head, he brought himself back up and puffed out his chest. No one saw that...right? Lime green eyes glanced at the area ahead of them. He knew this area, they were heading home after some time out exploring. A sigh escaped his muzzle as he turned to the ebony cheetah, "Do we have to head back?" Eyes were slightly downcast, he knew his mother was probably worried about him and that he was going to hear the never-ending lecture about running off on his own. But! He wasn't on his own, he was with his older sister and their new friend, Yaten!

A little green puff of fur was seen wandering with two others, another cub and a cheetah. Her partners in crime. Eyeing the two with her emerald orbs, her smile appeared over her lips as she let out a blurt of laughter. Siltim fell and thought no one noticed, oh was he wrong. Flicking her ebony tipped tail, Ma'isah thought of what was going to happen when they returned to the Pridelands in which her parents were in. Woudl tehy be angry, happy, or a blazing mix between. She let out a sigh knowing her mother was more worried about her brother then she. It was normal. Ever since he was titled in her parents secret term "the runt" she knew it was something different from her and her sister and brother. Speaking of the other two she wondered where Rami and Shimah were. It had been quite some time since they saw the others. Ma'isah was often with Yaten and always with Siltim, if he hadn't gone off.

Feeling her mate's nuzzle, Na'ilah calmed down just a bit as she listened to him. Sure, nothing could have happened to them, but there's always the possibility that something has happened to them that worries her! "I know, Mika'il, I just worry." Turning to her daughter, she smiled brightly and bent down to lick the top of her head affectionately, "My little Shimah! It's good to see you, did you have fun with your friend?"

With a little noise, Ma'isah puffed out her chest imitating what she saw Siltim do the other day, but she noticed it was silly and quite odd for her to do. Flicking her tail as they neared the Pride, she saw the rock. Oh how for once she longed to walk along the high perched stony serface and growl her little childish growl. Looking over to Yaten she cocked her head to one side and perked her ears upward. "So, Yaten-maten-flaten-bo-baten, have you met and female cheetahs when you aren't with us?" A small grin appeared over her minty muzzle as she hid her laughter. Not once had she heard him speak of a mate or any of it since she met him. Hearing the two talk about their parents her ears flattened, oh they would kill her. She knew it, or thought it. Then maybe Rami and Shimah would laugh about it. Great.

Feeling happy that her daughter was having fun, Na'ilah couldn't help but feel the corners of her muzzle curl up in a smile. Wrapping her tail around Shimah, she pulled her daughter close and cuddled her gently. "I'm glad that you're having a good time, Shimah!" While her eyes were held on the horizon, looking for any signs that her children were coming back.

Emerald eyes gazed over Yaten and Siltim with an expression she could not say. So Yaten wanted to be a father, that was great. Little cheetah pups they could play with and roam around on their adventures, well maybe that was too far ahead to think about. Cubs take a while to be born. "Yaten, that is great. You would make a good father.." She blushed at that as Ma'isah was often not able to compliment with out a little flush on her cheeks. Looking back up she flicked her tail and blinked, "But...where do baby cheetahs ome from, I know baby lions must be like baby cheetahs. I never heard it before," She paused to look at Siltim and smiled with glee, he wanted to stay with Yaten and travel, so did she but she knew they had to go back. Her eyes fell back on Yaten as she held a curious look, "So, do you know where cubs are from and pups and all those things Yaten?" The little minty cub led the way to where ther den was for resting and she looked about, her little head bobbing as she waited for an answer.

Shimah stood up from her mother's grasp and ran to the entrance of their den. She motioned towards the distance horizon, "I see them! I see them!" In a tiny voice before she raised an eyebrow, "But who is with them?"

Mika'il got up as his daughter ran towards the entrance and told them that their children were near. Well, there went all their chances on hunting for right now. At the idea of another, he was curious and made his way over towards the entrance as well and squinted, "I don't know, Shimah. A new friend, perhaps?"