Mud | 4yrs | Bi | Den area | Mentions: Lyla

Mud smiled back, which wasn't too easy with the large prey in her mouth. She began pulling it with her, following Lyla. The brown lioness didn't mind the weight too much and would be rather polite and carry it herself, if Lyla didn't mind of course. She thought of it as a way to repay her for the damage she had done. Her temper had let her act out and still the other lioness let her stay on her territory. Her paws echoed across the slowly becoming more silent grounds. As Mud stopped to look around she saw bird fly up from a spot a bit further out. Perhaps a hyena had tried getting one of them. In her old home it was quite usual.

(Sorry for taking so long!)

You have liked this post!

Lyla | 3 years | Bi | Den area | Mentions: Mud and Astraios

They returned to Lyla’s den. “We‘ll have to find the male in the morning. We should get some rest.” She tucked the carcass is the corner of the den where it wouldn’t be snatched from them. After securing the car as she laid in her nest, “There is space here or you are welcome to sleep in any part of my den.” She had made her nest quite large, big enough to fit two or three lions.

You have liked this post!

Mud | 4yrs | Bi | Den area | Mentions: Lyla

Mud nodded and let the carcass drop when Lyla began tugging it to the corner. As Lyla got ready to sleep, Mud stood there a little bit awkward, not knowing what to do at first. Finally, she stepped up and got into the nest that Lyla had made. It was big enough for both of them to fit in, plus extra space. Awkwardly, the brown lioness shifted to look at the other lioness.

"Sleep well..."

She closed her eyes and soon fell asleep.

You have liked this post!

Lyla | 3 years | Bi | Den area | Mentions: Mud and Astraios

The morning sun began to peak into the den, waking Lyla. Morning already? Lyla thought to herself. She stood, careful not to wake Mud and padded out of the den for some fresh air. The morning mist covered her home and the waterfall nearby. She smiled, for her home was beautiful.

She padded over to the river and began to drink the crisp water. Hopefully they would be able to find that male again.

You have liked this post!

Mud | 4yrs | Bi | Den area | Mentions: Lyla, Astraios

A shiver drew over Mud as she noticed that Lyla's warm body had left the nest. She yawned and stretched her legs before getting up and quickly cleaning the nest after which she walked outside to find Lyla standing by the river. The brown lioness ran over to her, loving the feeling of the wind that passed over her in the nice environment. She came to a halt next to the other lioness and looked at her with an excited glee in her eyes.

"Good morning Lyla! How long have you been up for already?"

You have liked this post!

Lyla | 3 years | Bi | Den area | Mentions: Mud and Astraios

She smiled as Mud ran over to her. “Not very long, but long enough to catch the sunrise over the water. The morning is always so beautiful.” She nudged Mud with her forehead. “How was your sleep? I hope my nest was comfortable enough. I’ve been meaning to forage for more moss, but the patch I go to is a little ways off. Sorry I’m rambling.” She chuckled and took another sip of water. This was strange, talking to another lion and all.

You have liked this post!

Mud | 4 yrs | Bi | Den area | Mentions: Lyla, Astraios

"I slept well. Its not often that I have a nest to sleep in."

Mud chuckled lightly and stared out over the body of water. She wondered if Lyla woke up every morning just to see the sun rise. She herself was more of the, 'use the opportunity of it being cooler in the morning to hunt' type of lion.

You have liked this post!

Lyla | 3 years | Bi | Den area | Mentions: Mud and Astraios

After he crisp drink she took a deep breath and turned to Mud with a slight grin. “So shall we head off to see if the male is still around or just explore the area?” She tilted her head slightly in questioning. “The morning breeze is still cool and the sun is just coming up so it’s the perfect time to travel. I can take you to the moss patch if you like?”

You have liked this post!

Mud | 4 yrs | Bi | Den area | Mentions: Lyla & Astraios

Mud's gaze fell onto the lioness who grinned at her. She smiled back and softened her eyes from them being slightly closed to adapt to the light still.

"I think we should search for him. I don't know how but if he has survived until now we should find out where he is hiding..."

You have liked this post!

Lyla | 3 years | Bi | Den area | Mentions: Mud and Astraios

She smiled again and nodded her head in agreement. “Sounds like a plan! Let me grab my things and we can go.” She padded back into the den and grabbed her herb pack. It was always a good idea to have a bundle of herbs ready for anything.

She padded back out and turned to the direction they had last seen the male in. “We might as well head back to the last place we saw him.”

You have liked this post!

Mud | 4 yrs | Bi | Den area | Mentions: Lyla

She nodded and watched as Lyla ran to grab her herb pouch. Something astonished Mud about Lyla; she wasn't at all like her and lived so differently. Perhaps she'd get used to it, as she wasn't sure how long she'd stay with her. Atleast her company was amazing, so much better than being alone. When lyla came back she smiled at her.

"Let's get going then. Hopefully he's in an alright mood!"

You have liked this post!

Lyla | 3 years | Bi | Den area | Mentions: Mud and Astraios

The two lions padded off, Lyla leading the way. As they walked she pointed out her favorite spots. One was a very large tree that’s roots protruded out of the ground, another was a place in the river where the water stood still, and the last was a green space with the softest grass her paws had ever felt. Life could get mundane for her since it was the same thing almost everyday, so having someone to share with made her fall in love with her home all over again.

She was grinning ear to ear as they padded on, realizing this she shook her head, “Sorry, I get overexcited. It’s not every day that I get to show someone my… well I guess my territory.” She had never claimed it as such, but she would absolutely fight to keep her home.

As they continued on the came to the place where the male had been, but he wasn’t there. “Maybe he’s off taking a nap somewhere. Can you smell him?”

You have liked this post!

Mud | 4 yrs | Bi | Den area | Mentions; Lyla & Astraios

As they stopped and she asked if she could scent him she nodded yes. The way to the spot they had sighted him last had lingered heavily with his scent. He must have been walking around. Unwillingly her claws drew out. He probably wasn't too dangerous when they first met but she had no idea now...

"I think he turned that way. Should we follow the path he made?"

Mud had pointed her muzzle in one direction, pointing towards some shady trees, perfect hiding place for stray lions...

You have liked this post!

astraios | 2-3 yrs | bisexual | into the forest | none : n/a

they were on the right track.
Early that morning he woke up set to find food. His hunger grew more, and he needed something to fill it. So he continued his attempt to hunting. He wasn’t the best at it, but since he no longer had a pride, he soon needed to figure it out.
He treaded through the shaded forest, searching for a scent. It took him a while but eventually caught sight of a small flock of turkey.
He didn’t quite know anything to hunting, other than eventually you make the kill.. so his techniques were flawed, to say the least. Without stalking, he ran up on them, quick to grab any one he could. They were easily startled, and quickly stirred up quite a bit of noise. But turkeys, are slow, especially when trying to take flight.
he ran after the startled bunch, and as they tried lifting from the ground he was able to grab one. Quickly pulling it to the ground and killing it. The other few turkeys, flew away in a commotion.
He was proud of what he had done, but had no time to think on it. Starving, he grabbed the bird and went to a denser area of grass. Settling himself down, he wasted no time in starting to eat his catch.

You have liked this post!

Lyla | 3 years | Bi | Den area | Mentions: Mud and Astraios

She nodded to Mud. “I know the two of you got off an a bad foot, but we might as well try again! Who knows, maybe he has some unknown skill that could help us.” She chuckled, “Males may be all show on the outside, but I find that they are lonely…” she trailed off in thoughts of her past pride.

“Shall w-“ she didn’t even have time to complete her question when she heard the chaos of birds in the distance. “I think we know where she is now.” She said as she looked to Mud with concerned, but also joking eyes. “As I was saying, shall we?”

The two began to walk in the direction of the commotion. “What in the world are you doing?!” She exclaimed more as a statement than a question. “We are civilized in these parts!” She chuckled.

You have liked this post!