Hel | Sleekwater

“Ah yes don’t worry I will, we’ll have to send a raven to the others so they can see the babies.” She murmured as she snuggled herself into haven as the warmth almost pulled her to sleep. Looking outside she noticed the king had left from where he was, probably took off after she went into labor.


“You’d think you can see if ya can find angel? I swore he was here but I might have scared him off with my banshee screech.”

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Mellow, the cubs, Adora | Sleekwater


Adora curled into a small, fetal position- having almost collapsed onto the messy nest she made for herself along the coastlands, calmly listening to the soft splashes of the sea, counting each time the waves hit the shore- then restarting as they retreated back into the sea, to their homes, soon falling asleep as she continued to count, tapping her claw against the items of the nest before she falls into a light, lazy slumber, with a soft smile.

Mellow continued her chase, now picking the cubs up as she catches them, throwing them onto her back and placing them onto one side of the den, continuing her chase for the others, long before the cubs begin to tire themselves out. Adria was one of the fastest there- although she was one of the first to go, having focused on trying to nag Eros instead of the race. Eros no longer seemed dazed at his sister’s antics, batting back at her claws Berger he is scooped from behind, sliding onto Mellow’s long back before being dropped off onto the soft, rocky ground of the den. Talon stayed close to Daven, fixing the brown cub’s glossy fur, sorting it out as he lay next to Angel and Eros- the four adols having already been caught before they were even allowed to get tired. Daven sighed at this- knowing he was much slower then the other cubs and adols, that Talon was much quicker and stronger then the rest- knowing he must’ve stayed behind so Daven wouldn’t have felt lonely. He missed Adora- as Mellow tired him out to quickly, instead he watched the king with wide eyes, watching even more closely as the other cubs clawed at his body, a few moving his heat around, two of the cubs playing a game to see who would wake Angel up first, pulling his hair, messing with his decor- anything they could do as long as Mellow wasn’t looking.

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(I’m getting wicked cramp so I’ll respond tomorrow! Gn!)

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Haven+Angel|Sleekwater

He nods, making sure the nurse is tending to Hel and the cubs before going to find Angel, the pride seems to be buzzing with excitement- even more so when Haven comes out of the den.

" How are they??"

" Are they healthy??"

" What's their names?? How many?"

Were just a few of the questions that were thrown his way- he seems sheepish to answer, Simply pushing his way through till he find the king.

" Angel! The cubs are here!" He excitedly exclaims to the king- who lights up in glee. He says goodbye to the cubs- sure that Mellow can handle them for now and follows his brother to the broodmothers nursing den. The den itself was fairly quiet and calm, the lions in the room watching the two cubs fumble about.

Angel feels tears dot the corner of his eyes, leaning down to get a better look.

" Oh Hel.. they're beautiful! A leopon and a lioness.. " He coos softly, watching as the chunky girl slept on her brother like a pillow- he didn't seem to mind all too much, both of them purring softly.

Haven leans down with his brother- watching with pride. He speaks softly. " You live despite the world trying to break us apart my children.. You defy all restrictions in the world.." He praises them, soon cuddling up to Hel.

Angel sits upward and speaks again. " When you're both ready- I say this calls for a celebration. I'm certain Shadowblossoms will want to see her niece and nephew as well. " He chuffs- watching the new family with pride.

" So... what are their names?" He asks with a warm smile.

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Wayward| Sleekwater

Wayward was dozing beneath a stone, Peril was chatting to her, despite her sleeping.

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Agate Family (Jumbo, Mudstone, Jasper)

Jasper remained curled around Howl, chest heaving with her sorrow as tears fell from her eyes freely as she whimpered and whined. “My love, my life, my sky.” She muttered the mantra over and over as she snuggled closer to her now deceased mate. She had no clue what she would do with herself now.

Mudstone could only stare at what sat in front of her. The world was ringing around her and she couldn’t breathe. She was panicking.

Jumbo felt sorrow for his family, walking over to try and comfort his mother before seeing Harris throw himself into his mother. He didn’t know what to do, and so he stood there in the middle- unsure who he should comfort first. This wasn’t how it was supposed to play out. They were supposed to be ready for his death, it was supposed to be calm and peaceful- of course sad and heartbreaking, but not like this!

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Harris|Mangroves

He sniffles- walking over to Grandmaw Jasper to rest his body weight against her comfortingly as she clung to Howl's body.

He'd grown slightly taller than her- and let his chin rest on the top of her head, closing his eyes and weeping. He wasn't sure what else to do- his heart felt null and numb. He couldn't imagine what Grandmaw Jasper was feeling right now. He would never wish for his grandmaw to go.. be he hoped they could see each other again soon. He knew that wherever Howl was- he was just as homesick and heartbroken, now having to be seperated from his mate.

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Kat | Mangroves

His heart twists, stomach aches- finally able to control his sobs once his sadness turns to guilt- to shame, in a matter of seconds, the thoughts of it being his fault, the glances as he sees his father’s hidden, guilty look. It was hard to see behind the mask Jumbo put up- although the lion knew how to read through that sickly look of his father’s, their tears stopping their trail down their face as their sight continues to land on Jumbo. He looks so guilty. So sad- broken, but they felt a sinister, cold feeling run up their spine as he continues to look at Jumbo’s callus face. He knew the lion could fake that- but there also seemed to be some truth in how Jumbo presented himself. The remembered the words Jumbo spoke to him , before- now glancing over at his father with suspicion in their eye. Was this his father’s doings? He cringed at the thought, remembering the time’s Jumbo made sure to put Kat “ back in line “- the feeling of each strike hitting his skin. They knew of Jumbo’s dreams of becoming the leader of the family- but was unsure if this was how far Jumbo was willing to go. They sighed, not wanting to return their glance back to the sight of the dead, lifeless body- instead, looking down at the dirty water as leafs ran through it- the water rippling as a few tears trailed from their eyes, and into the muddy water below.

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Hel | Sleekwater

“Thank you Angel, it would be wonderful but don’t stress yourself too much. And for their names well, I’ve been thinking of naming our big girl kasa and our beautiful boy Kai. But then again haven does have a say in their name, he is their father after all.”


Hel lays into the nest as she watched the cubs interact, pushing and shoving each other to get closer to her warmth. With a smile she carefully grabbed the big female cub and then the leopon male cub, placing them closer towards angel to see them. Although she kept watched as they did their little cries, moving them with her nose a bit before looking back at angel.

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Angel+Haven|Sleekwater

Angel chuffs, watching as Kasa nudges her nose against his own, mewing in suprise at the feeling. He chuckles, leading her back to her brother and mother. The leopon cub was far calmer than his sister it seemed, still sleeping soundly against his mothers form.

Haven Smiles " I think those are perfect names my dearest" He nuzzles Hel with a giggle, still in awe that his family is here at last.

Angel sits up and shakes his pelt out. " Oh don't worry about me Hel, I'm more than happy to celebrate their births! Even if it's something small. Besides, I've been wanting to find an excuse to see the Oasis king Again- The last letter I got from Hyena was interesting to say the least. " He hums, starting to chit chat.

" Seems their healer has gotten Her and Harbinger worried about some goddess named Selma.." He mumbles- having heard only whispers of the names.

" With Ra and Calista old enough to be kept with the broodmothers I'm pretty sure they'll be able to make it. I know what it's like to usurp a ruthless king after all. I'm sure Harbinger could use somebody who relates to him. " He remarks.

Selma|The deadlands

The ash black miss walked calmly along the burning sands- the sun rising behind her. A branch was held stiffly in her mouth- lit aflame with a golden glow.

She took no notice of the Jackals that swarmed near her- or the way the grasses turned pale and dry where she stepped. As she came across a pride she sighs as she notices a river running through the area. Safe. She supposed. She began to walk around the border of the pride- huffing out some smoke before continuing her dry, scorching journey across the savannah.

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Grandmaw Jasper | Mangroves

She rolled her eyes to glance at her grandson, seeing bits of Howl in him. She opened her mouth to whisper something comforting, but all that came out was a low whine. She was unmoored, her earth was gone and she was drifting away into that dark abyss she had always feared so much. She watched Mudstone get to her paws and run out of the den, hiccuping with sobs as she left. Jumbo padded over, hugging his mother and son as he gazed at the body of his father. He had no words, and neither did Jasper. As her mate's body cooled and stiffened, she felt herself breaking apart. Why was she not dead as well? What was the point of existing without Howlite?


Shenzi | Deadlands

She cackled, Chattering as she reprimanded her daughter for her boldness in ignoring Smokes. The younger hyena growled, but bowed submissively to her mother and matriarch. She knew better than to backtalk her.

"My son. And his mates." She inclined her head, not even the hint of a smile on her worn muzzle. She tilted her head so her one good eye was focused on Nyoka. She took note of every single misplaced hair and bloodied cut, comparing them to what Geralt had told her about Nyoka.

"You look awful." She padded forward, circling Nyoka before giving the same treatment to Smokes. "And you're a mess." She then sat in front of her son and nudged her nose against his cheek, "You've chosen well."


Harbinger | Afyasi

It had been nearly a month since the coronation, and he still had not learned how to read. Whenever letters arrived addressed to him, he found some excuse to have Hyena read them to him. He was still far too ashamed to admit he couldn't make sense of the strange markings. He stepped around a racing Limbo, snorting in surprise as he narrowly avoided being ran over by the rambunctious cub. He was still losing weight and would go into sudden slumps of melancholy, but the cub was doing far better than he had been.

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Mellow, cubs | Den mothers den

She acknowledges Angel as he leaves- a flash of bright colors that catch her attention out of the corner of her eye- glancing over to the king with a grin-like smile, large and toothy, showing off her sharp- white teeth, which eventually fade to a tint of yellow-brown, hidden by another set of sharp teeth below. Nodding over to the king before he leaves, she moves over to the group of tried, sweaty cubs, scrunching up her face at the smell radiating off of the cubs next to her, batting at the scent as of her futile attempts would somehow make the disgusting scent go away- or better yet, disappear. Instead, the stench seems to only get worse, and she instead a tries to pick up the cubs, sorting them as she prepares them for a quick swim along the river, in hopes of cleaning them, each of the small and large cubs smiling back at her with large grins and smiles, chasing around after her as she brings them along with her to the nearby river- trying her best to muffle their loud chuckles and laughs as they pass by the other dens, instead hushing them the louder they become.

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Nyoka|Mountain top

He can't help but giggle. He already liked her. He dips his head. " I'm honored to finally meet you Shenzi. Geralt talks very fondly of you. I can see why." He smiles, walking to the pool and breathing in the mist- his throat a bit sore. He sighs in relief.

" Though I have to admit I'm a bit flustered, you've caught me in such a.. less than ideal state. Usually I'm quite the looker." He boasts jokingly, rubbing up against Geralt and sitting at his side- keeping half an eye on smokes to make sure she feels safe as well.

" Your pack is far nicer than Ambars." He scoffs, looking at one of the bites on his wrists.

Hyena|Afyasi's

She stumbles into Harbingers den- letting a bunch of letters drop down with a grunt. The prides had been rather chatty since the party, it was kinda hard to keep up- but she didn't mind. She stretched out her back with a groan- having been up all night sorting different things.

" Morning Boss. Mail’s here. " She greets Harbinger with a tired smile, shuffling through the different messages.

" Bloss is taking Ra and Calida hunting for a bit, so it looks like I have a few spare hours." She remarks, opening one of the messages and starting to read to herself aloud.

" Mmm Gems.. hanabab.." She skims through the letter, writing something down. " It's mostly boring trade stuff- and," She blinks at the sudden smell of lavender as she opens a letter she could only assume was from Angel. She rolls her eyes. Extra as always.

" Uhh- So how are things? The guards have been talking about trying to find a gardener for the pride so we could start trading herbs as well" She rattles off, reading the letter.

Harris|Passing Den, Mangroves

He sniffles- getting to his paws. He'd helped his parents bury lions they found outside the mangroves time and time again. It stung more than some random lioness.. but nevertheless he stored Howl's Body on his back and grunted as he led the way to the area they kept their dead. Eyes still glassy with tears.

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Hel | Sleekwater

“I guess so, I just hope it’s nothing we’ll have to worry about. We’ve just fond our sanctuary.” She muttered out with an anxious look on her face, looking at the cubs and then back at the males.


“It would be good for him to bond with you, a practical ray of sunshine. And we’ll finally be able to meet them since we couldn’t attend the festival.”


Lucien | Mangrove

She followed along harris with a woven basked made of lake reeds. Carrying it in her mouth she looked at the ground, ears and tail dragging behind her in sadness. Inside the basket was some lily flowers she had stored in the supply den.

Geralt | Deadlands

“Thank you mother, I have great taste. Must get it from you.” He whispered out as he returned the nuzzle on her cheek before looking back. He swelled with pride knowing his mother, head matriarch approved of his mates despite their appearance as of right now and species.

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Smokes | Deadlands

She bristled at Shenzi's deadpan voice, calling both her and Nyoka ugly. She was about to retort when Nyoka laughed, and she could've sworn she saw the ghost of an almost smile dance upon Shenzi's face. It was gone before she could even blink though, so it probably hadn't even happened. Unsure how to interact, Smokes chose to just sit back and look around. She couldn't help but nervously cackle, surprised when Shenzi snapped her head to look at her with a growl on her lips.


Shenzi | Deadlands

She almost smirked when Smokes' hackles started to rise, only to look at her mate in confusion when Nyoka laughed. Shenzi found it both endearing and demeaning for the little white hyena. She was smaller than she should have been by a bit, and far too wiry to properly fight. She would have to work on that, Shenzi made note and glanced back at her daughter. The girl had already slunk off, much to Shenzi's annoyance, but did it really matter. She was about to respond to Geralt's gentle affections when Smokes cackled. Without thinking, Shenzi reacted aggressively with a harsh snarl. Smokes eyes went wide as she crouched down and the old matriarch pulled herself back together.

"Apologies, I forget you have no clue of your own culture." Shenzi got to her paws, stretching out and shaking her fur before sitting right back down, "A sound like that is a warning of discontent. Potentially leading to aggression if not silenced." Shenzi shrugged, "Don't ever make it in my presence again."


Grandmaw Jasper | Mangroves

She wanted to cry out, to plead with Harris to give her back her mate. He would wake up! He had to! But Jumbo grabbed her in a hug and pulled her close as she reached for her grandson.

"Let him go, ma." Jumbo murmured, rubbing his mother's back as he bit back tears. She could feel herself shaking, frozen to her very core, but she could hardly comprehend what was going on anymore.

"My earth-" She choked out, "Please, please, Jumbo, please bring him back! I need him!" Her cries were low and soft, voice cracking with the force of her emotions. Jumbo had to bite his tongue to keep from falling apart. His mother needed someone strong right now, not another cub to comfort.


Harbinger | Afyasi

He whistled as Hyena dropped the large sack of letters- most having to do with trade routes, he suspected. Harb trotted over, paws muddy from his work of the early morning and his pelt stained green in places. He had another crown of lavender and lilacs perched atop his head, the cubs had taken to making him a new one every day and he couldn't say no to their adorable faces.

"M-morning, Hyena." He stammered, coughing a bit. Speaking was no longer grueling nor painful as it had been in the beginning, but his voice would never again sound correct after the surgery on his vocal cords. He grabbed a stone bowl full of fresh water and gulped some down.

"I've been, been trying t-t-to help with, with the g-gardening as, aspect." Harbinger shrugs, lifting up as if to prove his claim, "Made some pl-plots for d-different herbs." He looks to his advisor, seeking approval. Despite the amount of time that had passed since his coronation, Harbinger still worried he wasn't good enough and constantly sought reassurance. He hoped Hyena wasn't growing too tired of him.

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