Wenet's Cousin

On the savannah, where tall grasses whispered tales of bravery and strength, a shy lioness lived by the name of Sahti, cousin to the fearless Wenet. This was an unusual sight, since one of her eyes was green, while her other eye was an astonishing shade of blue; this contrast granted her an almost mystical aura among the pride. Her tummy was a vibrant yellow color, as bright as the sun, but her back was as black as night. Where her bold family members were loud, Sahti was soft and gentle, preferring quiet companionship with her best friend-a quick, little fox of a fellow named Talu. She wore a necklace with a skull and porcupine spikes, treasures she found and crafted with care that gave her a hint of wildness in her otherwise gentle demeanor.

Shy and reserved, Sahti had a keen sense to avoid danger, a gift her pride often relied upon. While others went off hunting, she remained behind, eyes to the horizon lest some menace appear, but always with Talu by her side. She found rabbits curious creatures, neither fearsome nor worth the chase, but entertaining in their skittish ways. Sahti didn't feel the same hate for them as Anippe or the same love as Rabbit-Heart. To her, they were only a creature that didn't belong in her world. Their darting about made her nervous, and she watched them often from a distance, fascinated and uneasy. She might not be the most ferocious of them all, neither the fastest, yet Sahti's instincts regarding something being wrong saved the pride more often than one could remember.

Even as she was usually nervous in this boisterous world, respect was accorded to her by the pride because of a silent strength and loyalty that endeared her to them. Sahti was such a gentle soul, and behind the lowly temperament lay a lioness with a protector's soul, though she preferred having the rabbits run away than confronting them.