Tiptail | Afyasi

He woke with a snort, pawing gentle at the snout that woke him up. Grumbling and smacking his lips, the small cub rolled off of Lashpaw and stretched himself out before sitting down.

"I s'pose I can." He scratched at a phantom itch with his missing hindleg before jumping up and shaking the sleep from his fur. "I can find 'em easy!" It seemed he had actually woken up as he took off, not seeming to have too much trouble with only three legs.


Shenzi | Mountain Top

She rested in a pool of spring water, almost too warm. Her muscles enjoyed the warmth though and so she gritted her teeth and waded around, groaning in content. Her eldest daughter rested on the edge of the hotspring, Chattering with her mother.

"Why do you support that ghost?" She cackled, gnawing on a bone and dipping one of her paws into the water with a grimace.

"Be specific. You know I hate eluding to things." Shenzi replied, lips pulling back to reveal stained fangs.

"The white hyena, mother, who else?" She was already angry enough at the fact that Shenzi, her own mother, seemed to prefer Geralt over herself, but now this stupid white hyena who couldn't even speak her language? Pathetic.

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Nyoka|Mountain top

He swallows hard- preening himself relentlessly before they all reach the peak.

" Gods.. I look like a wreck.." He frets- gazing at himself in a still puddle. He looked halfway normal- having cleaned the dried blood off his wounds and smoothed his ruffled fur. He sighs- taking a breath before hyping himself up.

" Alright.. it's fine. I'm a bad bitch. I can do this." He mumbles- following Geralts lead. When they reach the top he freezes for a moment- unsure of what to do. He hopes Geralt can start this interaction- as he has no clue what to say.

Hyena Hop| Afyasi

She had shooed Domino away after scolding him- her brow furrowed. The gods would protect them surely.. Whoever this Selma was, she couldn't be any more powerful than Afyasi or Kivuli... right?

Harris| Mangroves

Harris was currently training with his paw- having bested him in a sparring match. He cackled, having pinned down the old man.

Granpaw Howl laughs- speaking in a hoarse voice. " Well look at yew! Besting yer old man at last." He chuckles as he gets up from Harris's grasp. The old lion looked him over with pride. He'd grown a lot in the past few weeks- now sporting a rather full and Heavy mane, as well as growing in size- now only a bit smaller than his pa. His scars had healed fully- making him seem like a battle worn warrior. The old lion couldn't be more proud.

Harris smiles, enjoying his Grandpaws praise. His mood changes when he sees his grandpaw clutch his chest with a grunt.

" P-Paw? You alright?" Harris whines- concerned. Howl coughs- something sickly and weak. He wheezes, soon being able to catch his breath. He'd been like this for a few days now, but Harris could see that his strength was starting to leave him. Harris sits by his side- snuggled in with dewy sights.

" Hey.. it's alright bud.. It's just how life is.." He meekly remarks through a horrid tone. His eyes were bloodshot, having not been able to rest for days now due to the pain. He had gone to see the Lushpelt healer while the pride was out- the lioness had healed him best she could, but he was starting to fade.

" Hare.." He whispers- his breaths shakey. " I think.. I think its bout time.." He mumbles- placing a paw on Harris's shoulder.

" No.. please.. yew can't go paw.. what about maw?" He whimpers- helping his Grandpaw to his paws and starting to guide him towards the camp.

Howl does not respond- too tired to hear him.

Harris guides him to a nest in a damp cave- where previous family members had gone to pass. It was a beautiful place, filled with mossy agate and jasper. Howl lies down- his breathing labored.

" MAW!" Harris calls out into the open mangrove.

" Maw! Grandpaw howl! He's-" He couldn't finish his sentence- bursting out into a sob.

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Grandmaw Jasper

She had just finished making a tea of herbs that she hoped would help her mate. He had been looking off recently and had even gone to see the Sleekwater healer. She chewed on her lip, worry brimming in her eyes as she blew the steam off of the bowl of tea. She held it carefully in her mouth as she turned and left the kitchen, trotting over to where she had seen Harris and Howl go to practice. She froze in her tracks as her grandson came careening around the corner with tears racing down his face. As soon as she heard his voice, she dropped the scalding tea onto her own paws and took off. She ignored the aching pain from the burns and her old joints, panting as she darted into the den.

"Bug?" She gasps, skidding to a halt and crawling to lay besides her mate. She can feel her heart breaking as she gazes at him, snuggling close and holding back tears.

"Is it time?" She murmurs. It is obvious Jasper is hurting, but she is so focused on Howlite she doesn't even notice her own pain.

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Grandpaw Howl

He sighs- his voice is raw and tender as he speaks to his mate, weakly draping an arm around her and holding her.

" I.. I think so lovebug.." He murmurs- petting her head with a shaking paw. He notices her wounds, and gentely laps at them- not wanting her to be in pain.

Harris sniffles- giving them some time alone before he says goodbye. He runs to get his pa and ma- knowing they'd want to see him off.

" Pa! Ma! Grandpaw howl.. he's going.." He manages to relay to them through hiccups.

Howl coughs, shivering and wheezing. His lungs burn and ache with soreness. His looks at Jasper with dewy eyes- not scared to go, but scared to leave her.

" Yew.. are my everything.. no matter where I am.. or where I'll be.." He whispers- his body starting to go limp- he breaths slowly, his eyes shutting close.

" I love yew.. my world..I'll see you on the other side.. " He finishes, holding her wounded paw, starting to fade away.

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Geralt | Deadlands

“Did I interrupt something? Hello to you too big sister, mother I’ve come back with good news.” He reply’s as he walked towards the water but stops near the edge of the hot pool. The slight steam cleared his sense and made him almost too hot, shaking himself in attempts to get rid of the feeling.


“We’ve come back but not completely unharmed, they both need some salves on their wounds.”


Lucien | Mangroove

“And I was going to make this great soup for us it has- Mrs Jasper?!” Lucien paused as she dropped the pot she was holding, eyes widows in worry as Mrs Jasper left in a hurry outside. She ran over the still boiling hot tea spilled on the floor, throwing a sponge on the spit before leaving after the matriarch.


Her breaths were quick as she followed behind, eyes trying keep track of the woman who ran as fast as a hare. Catching her breath lucien walked towards where she saw Jasper sitting, gasping with ears pinned when seeing the scene. Her heart ached in pain as tears pooled in her eyes.

Hel | Sleekwater

Hel laid in the broodmothers den, head resting on some moss and nest materials as she laid in her side. The pride mostly gone creating an almost echoey presence in the pride land, being able to hear the ocean waves crashing into the shore, the birds flying from their branches, and the monkeys calling to each other.


Her ears twitched as a bug tried to sit in top of it, flying out of the den and into the air. With a groan she moved herself to sit up looking at the leftover plate of tigerfish and honey comb, her appetite no longer there. Hel groaned as she felt the cubs become more active, the discomfort becoming more and more unbearable.

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Haven|Sleekwater

The new father was a wreck- rushing around the pride and getting whatever the nurse tending to Hel needed. He rushed back in as the nurse started to prepare the nest Hel was in for birth. Haven pads in- quickly changing his demeanor so he appeared calm. He lays down an herb for the nurse who nods and begins to make a medicine.

Haven rushed over to his wife, grooming over her face and helping her breath. The nurse helps Hel drink the bitter solution. Pleased with how she was coming along.

" Alright, Miss Hel. I think you're ready to start. That medicine will help ease the pain a bit as well as relax your muscles. I'll be here to help guide the cubs out. Push at your own rate. I'll step in if something goes wrong." He explains, a few broodmother near by to encourage the new mother and father.

Haven laid down beside Hel, letting her hold onto him. He spoke calmly and adoringly, doing everything he could to ease her nerves and pain.

" I would take your pain in a heartbeat my love.. You're so strong. I'm so excited to see our family.." he mumbles, clearly nervous as his tail thrashed behind him.

Nyoka|Mountain top

Nyoka hangs back with Smokes- a bit concerned of the two- seeing as one of them wasn't staring at smokes too fondly. He remained polite- but had his tail wrapped around Smokes protectively. In case something were to happen.

Angel|Sleekwater

As the pride returned home at last, Angel helped the others unpack everything with a yawn. He was pretty exhausted, but when he caught word that his niece and nephew would soon arrive he became elated. He waited quietly outside the broodmothers den, hoping everything would go smoothly for the two.

Grandpaw Howl| Mangroves

His eyes are fluttering shut as he sees his daughter and law and grandson pad into the den- he smiles weakly at them, motioning them closer so they could hear his quiet and breaking voice.

“ My sweet Harris… I’m so proud of yew.. You’re everything I knew you could be..” He murmurs to Harris as he hiccups and sobs.

He turns to Lucien with the same kind expression.

“ Lucien… yer gonna make a great leader.. Take care of em for me.. I’m so proud of you.. My dear. You’re the kinda lady every dad wishes to have as a daughter in law..” He coughs out- a bit of blood starting to form at the rim of his mouth.

“ I’m so proud.. Of all of yews.. You all made me the happiest lion I could ever dream to be..” He sighs- his life drifting away.

He gifts one last kiss to Jasper before he starts to rest. " I love you... love bug.."

“ Be good.. Be strong.. I love yew all.. “ He remarks, the words carrying his final breath out from his lungs- his eyes shut slowly, his body growing still as he passes. And just like that- he had gone.

Harris wails- throwing himself into his mothers embrace to howl in grief- his tears staining her front.

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Lucien | Mangrove

Lucien staggered a bit when Harris threw himself onto her as she pulled him into her, a paw on his back. Tears fell from her eyes as she stared to where howl’s now dead body laid, watching him and Jasper say their final goodbyes. Her eyes stung and snot ran from her nose, wiping it away as she silently cried.


“I-it’s ok Harris, it’s ok.” It pained her to see him go, a part of her hoping he’d stay with them forever regardless of his age and health. She patted his back as they both cried, the mangrove almost silent as if knowing what was happening.

Hel | Sleekwater

She cringed at the bitter drink as her tongue poked out and around her moth in attempts to get ride of the taste. As the minutes began to go by the pain seemed to escalate, her whole body making her whisper and snarl in pain. Her whole body felt like all her bones were breaking as her lower half felt as if it was on fire.


“I’m never doing this- ahhh, this again!!” She cried out as she griped on of havens paw as she did her best to push as she glared at haven with anger. She pushed more, takin in breaths in between before she cried out in horrible pain, tears pooling into her eyes. Then finally relief took over as her body relaxed, body sore and feeling less bloated until it started again as the second one came.

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Adora, Mellow, the cubs | Sleekwater

Adora lay slumped over the nest she made for herself days prior, trying her best to muffle her long, puffy breaths as a few cubs lay spread out across her lower body, a few next to her arms and paws. Each breath is more difficult then the last, the lioness not wanting to fall asleep with the cubs near her, despite the raging tiredness she felt as she barely managed to keep her deep blue eyes open, dark circles digging into her fur under her usually elated, sparkling eyes.

The tigon sat with her back to the smoothened, decorated wall, watching the cubs nearby, Adora’s calculated breaths, listening to the soft out hales and sharp inhales Adora tried so desperately to keep quiet, of course, her being half-asleep didn’t help her accomplish any thing. The lioness softly groaned, making her way towards Adora and the cubs upon the king’s awaited arrival, listening to the excited sounds he made as he waited for his family’s arrival.

Kat | Mangroves

The lion was once again, late to everything- having heard little to nothing about the details of the emergency that was grave enough to shake the entire mangroves, echoing their loud, hoarse broken cries. He made sure to run- a pounding, echoing noise inside his head. He was an asshole- sure, and despite treating his family like shit, he still loved them to death, and he wanted to change- he would try to. But now, they feared, as they watched the lifeless body of his grandpaw be wailed and cried over, they feared it was to late. He rarely showed emotion- besides anger and hatred, besides how scared he felt when in the presence of Jumbo.

Now, tears swelled in his muddy eyes, his scars along their face long healed, but they bared a reminder of everything, the past, the present, Paw’s death, as it stung when their tears hit the ugly scars along his body. They don’t cry, not like the others- nor do they yell, wail, curse the world, as any other lion would do. He just stands there. They do not speak, move, he doesn’t even do anything, stuck in a frozen stance as salty tears continue to role down his face and onto their scars. He doesn’t bother to wipe them as he continues to sniffle and cry, few tears falling from his eyes besides the horrible pain they felt.

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Harris|Mangroves

He sniffled- breathing heavily, his eyes settling on his brother. He whimpered- he knew that for the most part Kat didn't care for his affections. But his heart still ached for his sibling as tears ran from their eyes. He shuffled away from Lucien, letting his head rest on Kat's shoulder tenderly before speaking in broken words.

" He said.. He said he was proud of us.. and loved us all.. " he informed him quietly- trying not to anger him, once he had explained what Howl had said- he pulled himself away- sniffling and shaking at the sight of Howl.

Haven| Sleekwater

He winced slightly as he felt Hel's claws dig into his skin- but he wasn't very much concerned about himself- it broke his heart to see her in so much pain. He did his best to simply be there- not to rush her, or downplay her emotions. Just to encourage whatever she needed.

" You won't ever have to again, my light. Not ever. But you're doing so perfectly. You're perfect. You're so beautiful.. so strong.. I love you." He murmurs to her- licking away her tears. Trying not to cry himself.

The nurse helps the second cub out- looking them over and handing them to the broodmothers to clean and swaddle with soft blankets when he is sure they are healthy.

He then helped clean up Hel as the pain subsided, disposing of anything that was not needed any longer. He then smiles at both of them.

" Well. Miss Hel- you were quite the trooper! And I think it's about time.. you meet your kids" He chuckles- gingerly handing over the two cubs- who mewed as air filled their lungs. They were groomed and tiny- one being a tiny leopon boy, another being a rather big cub.

Haven weeps- smiling ear to ear, he lets Hel care for them- biting his lip in an attempt not to sob in joy. He felt his heart burst at the sight of his children- eyes shut and mouths devoid of fangs as they fed from their mother.

Angel|Sleekwater

He frowns- watching Adora slump into one of the spare dens while the cubs run around her. He flinches at Hel's cries and decides that MAAAAYBe he could step away till they had arrived. He enters the cave with a kind smile.

" Hello Adora.. You look wiped! You want me to take your kiddos for a walk and tire them out? You look like you could use the rest." He chuckles- smiling fondly at the cubs that now climbed on him like a tree.

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Kat | Mangroves

Kat continues his pitiful cycle of sniffling and muffling his cries, nearly shaking as their brother placed his head onto their shoulder, feeling stiff- a tense, sad emotion filling into his stomach, a hole they could not feel, making Kat ache with every inch of his body. They hated this, this feeling, his hoarse, ugly cries that burned into their scars and bandages, the dead, unmoving body in front of him he so desperately wished he could apologize to- to hear ‘Paw speak again. Everything hurt, from the heavy sobs, wailing, he was holding back, unable to truly process it all- from how scared he felt, the guilt. Everything they never wished to feel was now crashing onto them, and they hated every part of it. He just wished it would all be over with, to get rid of all these scarring images and cries, the image of ‘Paw’s lifeless, unmoving dead body. To get rid of everything he felt.

Adora, Mellow, the cubs | Den mothers den, Sleekwater

“ A-Are you sure it would be fine? ,” Adora asks with a quiet stutter, still trying to keep her voice down besides the fact that the echoing screams coming from nearby had already woke most of the cubs, creating a loud place of hysteria Mellow thrived in- the red, tigon lioness grinning as she scooped up the cubs she usually watched over, the two adols , Adria and Eros thrown into the mix of it all. Adora’s face flushes as she considers her words, looking as if she were ready to leave the pride and start a new life as embarrassment hit her like a rock. A large, crushing rock she wished would kill her already. Did she really just jump at the mere idea that any lion- especially the damned king, would help her? It was her job to take care of the cubs and adols, she told herself, she already burdened the king to much, “ making “ him watch over the cubs i was her duty to watch over and protect would be absurd! (( just realized Adora is kinda a personification for me, LMAO )) She sways her paw in front of her face, a fanning motion, unsure if it was because she was embarrassed, or because of the heat she felt radiating off of her long, blonde fur- perhaps it was a mixture of both- but, regardless of the reason, she continued to speak. “ I- It’s fine, really, Angel- but, I- ,” she pauses as she watches Talon claw at the new cubs she had just put to sleep, muffling her quiet groan as the adol awakens the cubs. “ It’s fine- all under control- y-you should go, umm- wait for the cubs? ,” she sounds as if she is questioning herself by now, eagerly waiting for the king to help- NO- to leave, so she could go soothe the cubs.

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Hel | Sleekwater

Her body felt elated, exhausted, and emotionally drained all at once as she looked her babies. Eyes pooled with tears of happiness as she gazed at them, moving them and nudging them closer to her body heat. She laid herself back into the floor as exhaustion filled her, look good at haven with tired eyes.


“Hi babies, there you are. I was wondering when you’d get here. Look at them haven, one of them has your mutation.”

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Angel|Den mothers den

He tilts his head- confused on her sudden change of heart as Mellow begins to handle the cubs. He shakes his pelt, ear flicking at the sound of another cry- he truly wasn't too fond of stressing Hel out right now.

He hums looking to Adora with a soft gaze.

" There's no shame in taking a break, Adora.. I'm the king! It's my job to help my pride. That includes playing with these very scary and strong lions and lionesses!" He proclaims dramatically- as the cubs continue to play on him like a playground.

" Why don't you go take a nap by the shore? Me and Mellow can handle the kiddos for an hour or two. " He offers again- padding in to sit beside the tigon.

" In fact. I order it! As your king.. To go relax!" He giggles through his words- trying to seem authoritative- not being able to hold back a laugh at how silly he felt.

" It's not a problem. I promise." He finishes- grooming one of the cubs that had fallen asleep at his paws.

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Haven|Broodmothers den

He laughs softly, grooming the small cubs as they feed.

" Our children.. our family.. you did it.." He praises her- kissing her sleepy face and letting her rest on his small frame.

" Thank you Hel.. You're amazing.. I'm so happy.." He whimpers- wiping away at his own tears. A few broodmothers gather around to coo and awh at the new arrivals.

" The first Sleekwater born cubs.. We've made history.." He murmurs- watching all three of them with fondness.

" Rest now my dove.. You deserve to sleep. I'll be right here." He reassures her, helping the leopon cub find it's way back to the food after he had been pushed out of the way by his bulky sister.

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Adora, Mellow, the cubs | Den mothers den, Sleekwater

Adora is still unsure of how to react as the king tries his best to- calm her? A tired smile crosses her lips- if not a bored, tired one, although the upturns of her lips proved she was thankful of the kings kind attempts, lazily nodding her head along with Angel as he continues to speak his kind words, her gold-blonde fur glistening in the yellow highlights of the setting sun. She could already imagine it- the comfort of the cool wind blowing against her tired, tense body after a long, long week of endless work hours, having watched the cubs for days at a time, with barely enough sleep to keep her going. “ Thank you, Angel- I mean it. I’ll be right back- I promise! I won’t be gone for long- okay! ,” she glances back for Angel’s response, before leaving the den and to the trail leading her to the coast, where Angel had suggested for her to go. Despite only going there with the cubs to let them swim and play in the waters- she still remembered the way there, carefully tracing the steps to the cool, windy place.

Mellow watched over the cubs, letting them hang onto her large figure as she groomed a cub beneath her, licking their head as she listened to their soft, quiet mews, smiling down at them, barely noticing as Adora takes her leave, instead focusing on playing with the now rowdy, loud and excited cubs, chasing them as if she were a cub, smiling as she got to break apart their fights and play along with her games.

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Angel| Denmothers den

He smiles and waves her off, yawning a bit, tears forming at the creases of his eyes as he smacks his lips together. He watched Mellow with fondness- proud of the choices he had made as king. He joined on playing with the young cubs, letting them attack him and dramatically dying only to surge back to life like a ghost to chase them. He laughed spyly- tumbling and messing around with some of the more energetic cubs.

He felt natural here, playing with cubs. If he could have been back home he would have loved to be a healer or a denfather. He helped Dolly with the cubs when he was home- learning how to care for them in each stage of their youth with her guidance.

He soon rested on the floor- a lot of different cubs making him their bed. He didn't dare move a muscle- not wanting to wake any of them up.

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