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| Tweet Topic Started: Aug 15 2011, 01:51 PM (541 Views) | |
| Kat | Aug 15 2011, 01:51 PM Post #1 |
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| Stauromaniac | Aug 15 2011, 04:26 PM Post #2 |
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The past few days had seemed long for Sanura, perhaps due to her very busy hunting schedule. The lioness had increased her patrols for prey, despite the Outlands offering very little in terms of a decent meal. Tired of eating rodents and small mammals constantly, she had often trespassed into the Pridelands in an attempt to take down larger prey; with or without help. Bound by her duty of responsibility to her younger sister, to protect her and keep her alive, she also had to make sure that her Queen ate well. A mixture of admiration and fear drove her to succeed in a large portion of her hunts, but some days were just slow. Especially when the most common of meals were probably no taller than her own paws. Not much to fill one's belly, but those rodents were quick and agile, requiring more effort. Sanura was sprawled outside of the termite mound, green eyes staring blankly at the horizon. The lands were quiet compared to most she knew; relaxing yet haunting. The lioness had been thinking of the past, something she was always reminded of when her sister was present. But also, the future. What if there were Tau lions still alive? Would they come looking? Could the sisters be putting their new home in jeopardy? Sanura grunted at the thought; as if they were so important. The lioness was, despite this, content. She had proven herself and secured a worthly position within the pride, even if it meant acting as a scapegoat when times were especially hard. She was proud and enjoyed keeping busy and knowing that she was contributing to the pride that took her and her young sister in. There was a slight breeze, but it was enough to raise the hairs on her neck. Sanura snapped out of her day dream and shifted her weight from her right shoulder to her elbows, turning her head towards the termite mound. That scent was instantly recognisable, enough to make the lioness shiver occassionally. There wasn't much Sanura had to report, but it was possible that the Queen had new orders or news, otherwise the scent would have remained contained in her private chambers. Rising to her paws, the lioness turned and entered the common area. She found her Queen seemingly relaxing on a ledge ahead of her. Sanura lowered her head in greeting. "My Queen." |
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[align=center]"My life, is everything That feeds my thirst, that causes sin My wants, are all I care No shame and guilt, there's nothing there"[/align] Outlander | Sanura | |
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| Kat | Aug 15 2011, 05:46 PM Post #3 |
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the girl with the ideas.
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| Kita | Aug 15 2011, 07:12 PM Post #4 |
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Fire is Catching
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| Stauromaniac | Aug 16 2011, 01:14 AM Post #5 |
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Sanura stopped as soon as the Queen acknowledged her presence, straightening her posture and slowly raising her head. Her black ears twitched at the sound of movement in the den, but the lioness hardly seemed to be surprised by the noise. The once sleeping adolescent briefly caught Sanura's attention, although as soon as he sprung to his paws she lost interest. It was Jasiri, the rough looking male lion of the Outlands. Sanura was almost as quiet as the male, so the two were rarely engaged in intense conversation. This was partly because of how she felt regarding males; lazy, selfish and they enjoyed throwing their weight around - at least this was true of the majority of lions she knew in her lifetime. There rest didn't seem worth remembering. This wasn't to say that Sanura distrusted anyone in the Outlands. Despite their many differences, the one common similiarity they shared was that of the wellfare of Shetani. Or at least one would hope. The lioness could quite clearly imagine the anger of those who called the Outlands home - little food and little water, it was enough to make any predator on edge. "Nothing My Queen, but I thought that perhaps the pride would benefit from a more substantial meal curtesy of the Pridelands?" Sanura kept one ear in the male's general direction while her gaze was on the Queen, awaiting her blessing or dismissal. The presence of others distracted her slightly, causing her to feel almost awkward. She was perhaps the newest member of this pride and, despite her honorable position, the lioness felt that perhaps she wasn't a full member yet. Maybe it would always be this? Surely no other pride could compare to the feeling of being with one's birth pride? Not that the lioness was disappointed, she had left of her own free will, dragging an innocent cub with her. |
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[align=center]"My life, is everything That feeds my thirst, that causes sin My wants, are all I care No shame and guilt, there's nothing there"[/align] Outlander | Sanura | |
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| Kat | Aug 17 2011, 06:32 AM Post #6 |
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the girl with the ideas.
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| Kita | Aug 17 2011, 11:05 PM Post #7 |
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Fire is Catching
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| Stauromaniac | Aug 18 2011, 01:16 AM Post #8 |
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Sanura acknowledged the male's answer with a mere glance, eagerly waiting for her Queen's response. Despite her admiration for Shetani, the mahogany lioness was likely to execute her plan with or without approval. Sanura would certainly appreciate a worthy meal and it appeared that Jasiri would as well. She would make no secret of the hunt, however. Food was food and Sanura could not imagine any Outlander turning their noses up a decent sized herbivore. As her Queen seemed to ponder the idea, giving no initial indication of her view, Sanura also flattened her ears to her head in response to the quiet, yet awful, sound of Shetani's claws raking at the rock. The lioness frowned, despite trying to shield her ears from the noise. Since making the Outlands her home, Sanura felt that her ears became much more sensitive to noise. Perhaps due to the lack of real activity in the area. "Very well. But do not attract unnecessary attention. We wouldn't want a scuffle on our paws, now would we?" Sanura's frown slowly turned into a devilish grin. Although she was more likely to start fights than finish them, Sanura couldn't help but show delight in the idea. Naturally, it would be nice to be able to over power any lion or animal that crossed her or her Queen's path, but Sanura was slightly on the smaller side - slightly more unequipped for tackling other predators. Herbivores rarely fought back. At least Sanura had speed on her side. Plus, due to being awarded with the role of lead huntress, it would certainly be wise to try and avoid any injuries. She could hardly imagine someone such as Jasiri volunteering to hunt. "No, my Queen. Not yet." The lioness grinned. "I can go with you." Her grin only widened at the lion's suggestion, especially since her thought of him hunting earlier. In her experience, male's were clumsy when it came to such events - large manes were not much help when stealth was mandatory. Jasiri definitely concealed much more strength than Sanura, but such qualities would be better used against other carnivores. Not that the lioness would dismiss the idea. To her, Jasiri either felt too uncomfortable to stay with Shetani by himself.. or perhaps he didn't trust Sanura. Considering his quiet voice and posture. Sanura glanced back to her Queen. "An excellent point," she exclaimed. "Should anything.. unfortunate happen, then Jasiri could provide valuable back up. Especially since I suspect that one, mere wildebeast would not remain intact en route back here." Sanura teased. "I would ideally need more time to source at least another one." |
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[align=center]"My life, is everything That feeds my thirst, that causes sin My wants, are all I care No shame and guilt, there's nothing there"[/align] Outlander | Sanura | |
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| Kat | Aug 19 2011, 08:33 PM Post #9 |
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| Kita | Aug 21 2011, 03:20 AM Post #10 |
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Jasiri could tell that the queen was not at ease. Every move they made caused a reaction on her part, whether it was claws scraping against the stone or the slightest twitch of an ear. He’d been staring up at her, attempting to decipher the slight changes in her body languge. So far, no luck. Every time he thought he might have figured out her mood, it always turned out completely different. She’d seem like she was angry, and then say something nice. Or, she’d look in a pleasant mood but then turn to yell at them all. This queen was impossible to understand… He also noticed that the lioness beside him seemed to think it was funny that he wanted to hunt. I can hunt, no problem. He thought. At one time, he’d been trained to stalk and sprint equally as well as a lioness. He never claimed to be as good as one, with his mane getting in his way all of the time. In the pridelands, though, the golden coloring occasionally helped him blend in with the yellow grasses. This was probably the only good use for the thing, really. Should anything..unfortunate happen, then Jasiri could provide valuable back up. Especially since I suspect that one, mere wildebeast would not remain intact en route back here. I would ideally need more time to source at least another one. What was she saying? That one wildebeast might get eaten before it made it back to the caves? Well, she seemed optimistic to say the least. Catching one big animal was hard enough, but catching two on the same trip would be even harder. No wonder she seemed so eager for backup! It sure was too bad that they were the only hunters around. Well…not necessarily. Jasiri glanced back up at the queen, a question gleaming in his eyes. “Why don’t you accompany us, Queen Shetani?” He suggested. Maybe a little bit of hunting, of running, of biting would help put the queen a little bit more at ease. By the looks of her, she could use a few ours of sinking claws into flesh. Besides, once she saw what an excellent hunter he was, she might lay off on the suspicion a little bit. |
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| Spiritsrain | Aug 22 2011, 09:03 AM Post #11 |
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( Hope it's okay I just jumped in...) "Why don't you accompany us, Queen Shetani?" A lioness the color of half-dried mud stalked into the chamber,her good eye glowing in the dark.Baya paused a moment,listening to the conversation before continuing in. "Nonsense."She cut in."The Queen does not hunt aside from when she alone is hungry." She pushed her way in next to Jasiri, fixing him with her blind eye's stare.After a moment, she snorted at him."Males, stupid and brainless." Baya then looked up at her queen, bowing her head to show her respect."My Queen, when you have settled this matter, I'd like to speak with you in regards to the near future." |
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| Stauromaniac | Aug 22 2011, 10:33 AM Post #12 |
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Sanura acknowledged the Queen's warning with a nod, bowing her head deeply. It was rare that the lioness would be completely unsuccessful on a hunt. Hopefully with Jasiri it should be a bit easier seperating members of the herd. Hunts were always easier with a chaser while one waited in ambush. Sanura assumed it would be best if Jasiri took the role as chaser - he was hardly likely to be as well hidden as the lioness. At least that was her belief. Tau males were never patient enough to wait in ambush. Even when chasing seperated members into an ambush it never always worked out. They were far too arrogant. At Jasiri's invitation to the Queen, Sanura glanced back up at Shetani while keeping her head at the level of her withers. The lioness doubted that the Queen would be in the mood for a hunt, although she could be wrong. Sanura found it as challenging as Jasiri trying to figure out the Queen's mood, and so rarely tried. Although certain that Shetani would decline, the lioness waited and even perked her ears in a display of mild enthusiasm. "Nonsense. The Queen does not hunt aside from when she alone is hungry." Sanura emitted a low growl, recognising the voice without the need to see the face. It was Baya. Her tongue, Sanura thought, was almost as sharp as her claws. Typical Outlander. "Males, stupid and brainless." Without further warning, the mahogany lioness released a ferocious roar as she turned to the other female, black claws raking against the harsh ground. How dare she! Sanura's ears were flattened against her head and her jaws were soon clenched tight, teeth very much on display. "And what have you done for our pride lately, Baya?" She spat. "At least the male is proving himself worthy to live under the Queen!" ((Hi, Spiritsrain. Fine by me. :D )) |
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| Kita | Aug 24 2011, 10:19 PM Post #13 |
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| Spiritsrain | Aug 25 2011, 08:48 AM Post #14 |
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Baya sneered at the other two lions, her own lips curling into a snarl and her claws extending."Regardless of if she herself is hungry, it is the hunting party's job to do the hunting."She shot at Jasiri. "Unless of course our lead huntress tires of her duties,and thinks she is too good to perform them."She hissed to Sanura. Baya's temper rose as the other two continued to goad her about her own value to the pride, and she silenced them with an angry growl. "Pehaps niether of you have noticed, but I am the eyes and ears of this pride.Who was it who warned of the dust storm four nights ago, and of the Gazelle herd daring to try to cross our river?! I gather and deliver the information that allows you all to live!" |
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| Stauromaniac | Aug 25 2011, 11:54 AM Post #15 |
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Sanura continued to grumble as Jasiri snapped back at the new arrival. She was rather surprised that the male did speak up. From what the lioness knew, Jasiri was quiet and reserved. Perhaps Sanura was wrong to believe that he was a timid creature, although she didn't exactly know Jasiri personally. In fact, her younger sister and her Queen were the only two members of the pride Sanura bothered to keep up with; she felt the need to protect one and had the requirement of serving the other. "Unless of course our lead huntress tires of her duties, and thinks she is too good to perform them." The mahogany lioness snarled at the comment, resisting one of her own. Too good to perform for Baya, she thought. Fortunately, Sanura enjoyed hunting most days. It was most likely the only activity that kept her sane in these lands. The exercise kept her active and almost content. "Pehaps niether of you have noticed, but I am the eyes and ears of this pride." The comment almost brought a smile to Sanura's face; her glare softened into a playful leer. "Don't you mean eye of the pride?" She chuckled. "And I didn't realise you were also the mouth!" |
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[align=center]"My life, is everything That feeds my thirst, that causes sin My wants, are all I care No shame and guilt, there's nothing there"[/align] Outlander | Sanura | |
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