Visionary

Outcast from his Pride, Visionary was a lone adolescent male. He was alone, and afraid. Minnaar took pity on him and took the young King under his wing. Maybe one day he will inherit Minnaar's Kingdom... or steal it from under his nose.

Visionary was met with kindness from Minnaar again and again. His heart was touched by the older male's guidance. As he patrols the territory, he has many moons of reflection. He realizes he does not have to be leader to own the territory. Every paw step he takes making sure their home is safe shows his true ownership of the land. He does not mind being a shadow king. His regard for life outside of his pride and what benefits him... is rather small. He mercilessly tackles creatures big and small, even when not hungry. Only sometimes bringing back what he kills for the lionesses to eat. Pride has replaced his hunger for power, and his cruelty has only been redirected. However, he takes care of the pride. That is all Minnaar can ask of his misguided adopted son.

You were wondering what a weird squealing sound was coming from, and you investigate to find Visionary batting around a young meerkat. It's still alive.