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Apollo Sun God doesn't remember how he came to be. He remembers in his early years a beautiful Lioness, strong and bold, leading him through the Savannah with hard, determined, but sad eyes. He remembers the soft sound of her growling purrs, and then, he remembers only solitude.
Growing up alone in the wilderness was rough for little Apollo, who saw him as competition from the moment that he was born. Ordering him away, Apollo was abandoned, teaching himself the ways of the world. His only companions were the creatures of the wild, finding a kindness for them, and vowing to always find a way before violence, but he won't ignore a fight and run.
After awkward Adolescence, and entering manhood, Apollo found a nice patch of grassy land that he could call his own. With a bright outlook, he knew that his Pride would come, and he is determined to ensure that every single member of his Pride is loved, provided for, and taken care of.
~9.03.14~
While his Lionesses relaxed after a very successful hunt, and the two lovely cubs played in the tufts of thick grass, Apollo ventured out into the hot sun to find what he could. After a peaceful moment of wandering, the sound of claws against grass caught his attention. Crouching, now on high alert, he looked back over his shoulder, knowing that he's not too far from his women, and the cubs, also aware of the dangers of letting an enemy slip past him. The enemy pounced; Apollo growled and snarled as he collided with the dark-maned lion mid-air. The two of them fought long, and hard, but Apollo gave one last smack with his large paws, and the enemy retreated, having learned his lesson and clinging to life. Apollo was relieved, and laid down in the grass to rest, finally taking a moment to assess his own damage from the fight-- three claw marks against his right side, just at his belly: A battle scar that would always remind him that he must always win, for the sake of his Pride.
~9.06.14~
Apollo enjoyed wandering the perimeters of his territory, for there were many things to be found there in the wild. To his surprise, he came to discover a small troop of nearly grown cubs, and his heart went out to them, having experienced the same thing in his own youth. Immediately, without much thought at all, he offered them refuge in his Pride. Though, four was a little much for him to handle. He quickly was picked by the two who seemed happy to oblige him, but he knew the other two would be much happier else-where.
Sending out a call for his sworn brother, Mister Bones, he presented Sunsweet and Peppa to him, which he accepted quickly, taking a fondness for them. Smiling to himself, Apollo led the clumsy little Sun Speck, and the stoic Blood Moon back to his den.
~9.07.14~
The moon was high when his Lionesses returned from their hunt. Apollo had been entertaining the young cubs of his Pride with fatherly affection, though he had no cubs of his own heritage. Something in the air was different, and it was then he knew that Radiant Gift was with child--his child. His heart exploded within his chest, swelling with affection and a lion's pride at the knowledge that this beautiful Lioness was harboring the life of his long-awaited child within her.
But of course, with all good things comes something not terribly wonderful. Solar Beam's jealousy was too much for her to handle, and she bared her teeth towards Radiant. Apollo would have none of that--having always been just and fair between the ladies of his Pride, and with a heavy heart, but an iron rule, he had no choice but to bare his teeth at her, forcing her to leave.
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It was that same day that something glorious came to mind. He called Season's Song to him, and commanded that she make her way over to Khafre's territory, with a small burlap sack full of silver beetles as an offering, intent on sealing a deal and having her be with his ally's child.
~9.09.14~
The day he had been anticipating had finally arrived; his cubs were born into the world. He stood by his Queen, Radiant Gift, throughout the entire process of birth, nuzzling her and bringing her food and water as she needed. Finally, after many long hours, his cubs were born. Three, beautiful little girls that he knew would grow up to be the best hunters he would have in his Pride. Princesses; and they would be treated as such. Feeling his heart welling with a Lion's Pride, he roared loudly, sending word as far as he could that his children had been born.
~9.24.14~
Not long after Apollo's beautiful Princesses had been born into this world did tragedy strike. A stampede of antelope came charging through the fields while the Pride was out; Apollo returned home to find two of his cubs hadn't survived the accident, but where was Shining Sunbeam? With a loud mournful cry, Apollo bowed his head in sorrow. How could this happen...?
~9.25.14~
The lionesses tried very hard to keep Apollo's spirits up. He had been so sad since the loss of his first born cubs. It wasn't very long after that Shadow Caster came to him, and told him that she was with child. This raised the King's spirits, and he swore an oath to make sure that nothing would ever happen to those cubs.
~12.17.14~
Many things had happened in the years. Cubs had been born, and lost. Lionesses brought in, and many goodbyes. With such a big heart, there were many things that Apollo had to just accept. But since losing his precious baby girls, he kept his children and the other cubs very sheltered, and rarely ever left the territory. On a fateful visit to his Sworn Brother, Rising Son, something miraculous happened. Rising Son was a bit concerned for his "brother" and demanded he come and visit.
Upon arriving to the territory, his eyes landed on the most beautiful girl in the world, and he knew that she was his own. She seemed to recognize him as her father, as well. After discussing things with Rising Son, it was decided that this lost Princess would finally return home, and Apollo was as happy as happy can be.
~12.31.14~
Everything was coming together perfectly. Knowing that he was getting old, he wanted to leave behind as much legacy as he could. Wanting as many blood heirs for Froststar to choose from someday made him feel confident that his pride would be in very good hands.
Pushing his daughters onto the Heir was definitely in his plots. He knew that the Lion and Shadow Star were already close, so he made a great effort to pair Shining Sunbeam and him together every chance he could possibly get. Watching their love bloom would make him happier than anything else in the world.
~03.05.15~
Finding comfort in the growing numbers of his Pride, Apollo spent more and more time with his daughters, and wives. He knew that he was only getting older, and he tried not to worry about leaving them all behind, and focused more on spending the time that he possibly could with them.
Though, troubling thoughts were crossing his mind. He knew that during the Season of Love, he'd flirted with too many lionesses from the Pride of Rising Son, and he knew that some of them were likely with Child.
He also knew that Rising Son was a wicked being, and if the truth were to be found out, he knew that his cub's lives were in danger. But, with all the Poachers hanging around the area, and two pregnant Queens, Apollo knew that the most important place that he needed to be was right where he was... He put his faith in hoping that things would be okay with his cubs in the neighboring Pride of his "brother"...
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