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Apple was born into a pride that was highly favorable of their looks and stats. When Apple was born, the pride was overjoyed at the idea of finally having a mutation being born into their clan. However, she didn't 'look' good enough, nor did she 'have high enough stats'. The king let Apple live in the pride for a few months before sending her on her way, telling her that she wasn't good enough and that she was to never come back.

Deeply saddened, Apple headed away from the pride's territory as quickly as possible, which took longer than any other lion with her short legs. The young dwarf headed east, not having any idea where she was going. Eventually, Apple smelled the sweet scent of a newly killed zebra. Or was is gazelle? Seeing as she was starving, the now teenage lion immediately headed towards the smell of food, not thinking about the possible danger that could be anticipating something to walk into their trap.

The carcass wasn't exceptionally hard to find, for Apple found it lying close to a small pond. The dwarf dug her tiny teeth into the carcass and attempted to rip some meat off so she could eat. She had just taken three bites when she sensed that someone was watching her. Of course, being her ditzy self, she ignored it and took a couple more bites. Deep growling was eventually heard behind her, thus making her turn around to see three hyenas standing above her.

Yelping, the young lion turned and tried running away from the hyenas, resulting in her falling on her face, allowing the hyenas time to swarm her, waiting to strike. Instantaneously, one of the hyenas was knocked back, landing with a loud thud. Standing in front of Apple was a massive male, with a dark look to him. He stood protecting her, growling loudly at the two remaining hyenas. Instantly, they turned and ran, knowing it was the mighty king, Epitaph.

Apple stood there shaking, unknowing of the fact that this male had come to help her, instead of having her to himself to kill. The primal male looking down at Apple, smiling a toothy smile, which seemed inviting. He inquired about her past, and immediately requested that he joined his pride, which was nothing like the pride she had been cast from. The young dwarf accepted the king's request and they headed home together.