Sageleaf (Maneless)

Sageleaf huffed, his old paws ached and his fur felt boiled in the heat. He laid down as all of his work was done for the day and the young prince had finally left him alone to play with his sister. His mind brought him back to the day his mate had died, Wildflower.

"Com'on Sage, it will only be for a little while. I'm sure Spark-kit can last a little while without you." Wildflower's red coat glowed in the morning light, his well-kept mane shining like silver. Dez had long since approved of her son and his lover who just so happened to be the maneless male. "Your mother would prefer you be studying, I don't want to face her wrath again." The red lion growled and butted his mate in the chin. "Ow, stop that brat! Anyways I have work to do, don't have time for your antics." Wildflower huffed and looked honestly hurt. "You never had time for me anymore..." The younger's head and tail drooped as he walked slowly out of camp. Sageleaf sighed but he'd be sure to make it up to the other later. If only he knew...

He felt someone press to his side and in the heat, he let out a growl of annoyance. "I'll take off your tail you growl at me again, cub." He looked to see Desdemona seated beside him. "You're thinking about him, you get this far off look when you do. I miss him too..." Sageleaf leaned into her side and she dropped her head on his back. "The world isn't the same without him, he would have been a great king."