Enemies

[Bhu]

Kimoni
Dumi dangling from my maw, I entered the camp with a low hanging head. However much I despised the act of submission, I had to do so if I wished ror survival. The scent of another male just made my eyes drop more towards the ground. Wonderful.

Without a word, I took a seat beside Kala and placed Dumi in front of me. The tiny scrap faced Ezhno, but then backed up a couple small steps so as to be leaning against my forepaws, obviously fearing a secret attack from Ackecheta. I didn't blame him.

OOC//: I know it sucks, but I figured I needed to get this RP back up and running for y'all =) Ezhno will start the meeting once Kachi and Izaray are there.

[02moonpelt02]

Kachi quickly followed Kimoni into camp, her little sister walking in front of her with her tail stuck straight in the airand her head held high in an act of feeling important, having won in the fight they had about carrying her around. She looked around, finding that the four lions had been the only ones missing, minus Ackacheta. Where he had gotten to, Kachi had no idea, and frankly, she didn't very well care about the white cub. She placed herself beside her mother, her sister Izaray left to do what she wanted, and waited for the meeting to begin.

Upon entering the camp, Izaray immediately scented a strange male in the camp. She stopped walking and stared straight at the new lion, her amber eyes penetrating and unwelcoming. "Who is that?" she exclaimed, right in the middle of the camp so her voice was heard all around. She looked at her father, raising one 'eyebrow' in annoyance at yet another male having joined. In three days time the Pride had obtained four new members, two of them yellow-bellied cowards like the rest of the pride, and Ackacheta who was one of the few exceptions, and then this new male. She didn't even care whether or not he was soft-hearted or dark, she was just sick and tired of all teh new arrivals, though she couldn't quite extend that to her newly found friend in the white furred glory that was Ackacheta. But she had to admit, the newest addition to the pride looked like a good one, not the kind to be messed with. Like her father, Ezhno. She mulled that over in her mind before she seated herself right beneath Ezhno's post, keeping her eyes on the new male the whole time.

[Bhu]

Eyes like fire, I cast an annoyed glare towards the final members to enter camp. My glare dismissed Izaray, never able to bring myself to feel annoyed towards her, especially when she held the same fire tinted stare I had. The fire darkened as I saw Dumi slide backwards into Kimoni's paws, making it obvious he desired protection. A low growl emitted, about to confront the cowardly lion cub, but Izaray's voice broke the tense silence.

"Who is that?"

I cast a smile as I followed my royal daughters stare, seeing she was judging Jasninon. I waited until she took her rightful place beneith my post rather then with the rest of the pride, showing her high position. Then, once all was settled, I answered her annoyed question, not phased by its heated tone. "That is a temporary member, Jasninon. He will only be here for less then a year." I promised, shooting the male a warning glare to show the seriousness of my statement.

Pausing for a second more, I scented the air to try and catch wind of Ackecheta. Only his stale scent made itself present, so I decided he was not attending, or would do so at a later time. I was beginning.

Meeting each gaze with a cold stare, my voice was low and dominant. "Akando has neighbors, a pride called Zonta. It is lead by a peacekeeping albino, Onida. I know of only four members, all of which are not lions. Onida is the only of our species. A male tiger, and two snow leopards, male and female, make their home in those lands." I paused so those words could sink in. "I don't see them as too much of a threat, so I do plan to have an attack against them soon. But for now, I must announce that our numbers have increased by a few. We all already know of Kimoni, the temporary leopard nanny, and Ackecheta, the white male. But two more have arrived, Jasninon, a juvanile male, is temporarly with us. Same goes for Dumi." I sent the glare towards Dumi this time. Only one adult male per pride, with the acception of Ackecheta since he and Izaray were, hopefully, the future of Akando. Then, glancing around, I left it open for discussion.

[|~|Lapara|~|]

Jasninon was sitting over at the side of where the common pride was. His orbs flashed over to a smaller lioness cub sitting below the leader's post. When she called out, asking who he was, any doubt was erased from his mind that this was Ezhno's daughter. Everyone else was sitting in tense silence. Only someone of high position, that was sure of her position would be able to call out like that. He studied her. Her glare seemed hardened, and angry. She didn't seem like the others here. Softies.

Ezhno glared at everyone but her. Another clue to understanding the pride. Ezhno, as tough and thick skinned as he may seem, did in fact have a weak spot. His daughter. His daughter seemed to be the only one he liked at all. If he could get close to the daughter, he could get close to the father. The daughter didn't seem that bad either. He didn't think he'd mind too much getting close to her.

As the meeting started and went on, Jasninon thought again what an idiot the leader was. Did he really think that? If so, it would be easier beating him then he had originally thought. When the leader mentioned his name however, he straighted up. This was a goldmine of a pride, with only a murder-ape's performing monkey for a leader standing in the way.

[Bhu]

OOC//: I just realized, if not for Ackacheta's position in the plot, this Jasninon plot would be much like Kovu's in the second Lion King. In order to get to Ezhno, Jasninon has to get to Izaray...just like Kovu has to get to Simba through Kiara =) lol

[Bhu]

OOC//: I know I am posting this out of turn, but I want to get this moving again. I had planned for this to happen sooner or later, because I don't wanna RP Kimoni. And then Dumi is next to hit the death bed; he shall die by Ackacheta's claw at a later date, though, lol.

My whole body tensed as I saw Ezhno turn his harsh eyes on the cub that sit by my paws. It was obvious the male was annoyed by Dumi's cowering to me, using my legs to protect his back. Distaste for the alpha rose even higher, but I swallowed it down. My time here was short, I hoped, so no reason to get attached and defensive of a cub who was choosing to live with these lions.

However, as Ezhno spoke the knowledge of Dumi only being temporarly allowed in the pride, I anger came flooding back. I looked to the small cub by my feet, and watched his he looked to his paws and gave a soft whimper. He had not planned to have to leave the safety of Akando, and now he was scared. How could any alpha see this fear, and not care? It was not like Dumi would ever be a threat, because of his growing disorder, so why should he have to be thrust alone into a cruel world? I couldn't take this anymore.

Taking a step past Dumi, I saw him get anxiously to his paws. I gave a signal with my tail, telling him to stay put, and he hesitantly obeyed. Swallowing my fear, I glanced in Ezhno's direction and nearly curled into a ball. Ezhno had seen my small approach, and was now glaring with an emotion far greater than rage. The damage is done. I told myself as I took a few paces more towards the leader.

I forced my gaze to harden, despite my outragous fear. I couldn't allow Ezhno to know I feared him, for that would be a disadvantage to me. If I convinced this male that I had a secret weapon, simply by not showing terror, he would be less likely to attack.

"Dumi will never be a threat to you, Ezhno! He should not have to leave, even when he gets full grown. His disorder will prove to be a death penalty if he is forced to live on his own!" My tone was much stronger than I thought I would have been able to muster. It made no difference, though, for as soon as the words were spoken, Ezhno was on all four paws, staring down from his high perch. I swallowed hard and retracted a step before continuing. "Let him stay." My final demand, I soon realized.


As the leopard nanny approached, that in itself made my anger bubble to a boiling point. Who was he to think he could come near me? Or even more, my daughter! He was too close to Izaray now, though it was obvious he had no intention of harming her. But if I attacked now, at leased I could convince my lioness' it was for the safety of Izaray, not simply because the male had come near me.

But all that concern for reputation ceased as the leopard spoke to me. Getting to all four paws, I silently faced him, skin hot under my pelt with pure fury. The final demand he made to allow Dumi to stay was the breaking point. I lost control, not that I would have reacted differently if I had remained in control.

Leaping down from my perch, the tussle only last a second. The leopard had been far too shocked by my pounce to react properly. My jaws found his throat and I tore away the flesh. Blood oozed onto my paws and into my mouth as I watched with lust as the leopards eyes became dull.

Dropping my kill, I glanced at Dumi. His eyes were wide and he lay flat on his stomach, mouth slightly ajar in a silent wail for help. Smiling coldly in his direction, as if to warn him he was next if he dare step out of line, I looked to each of the pride members. Around my mouth, my pelt was stained with Kimoni's blood, a silent reminder of the punishment I would give. "Any other objections to what I have said?" I challenged in an amused tone, eyes locking for a second with each of my pride members, with the exception of Izaray.

[|~|Lapara|~|]

OOC: I know this is out of turn too but I think that two months is enough time for anybody else to reply.


The young male suddenly realized just how serious this leader was. He wasn't dumb, thinking that Jasninon would just leave. He knew that Jasninon would leave. Or else face the fury of the leader. He would leave, either with his body or without.

Unless he could get close to the daughter.

There didn't seem to be another young male around for competition. Except maybe that Dumi cub, but with the way he was reacted to the leopard being killed and with the growing disorder, he doubted that was going to be a problem. There was a very faint smell of another young male, but it was so distant that he doubted it was anything but a rouge that had been punished here. Yes. It would be dangerous, but he could do it. And hey, if anything went wrong, he could just run off and start his own pride like he had always wanted to do. If this went fine, then it would save him maybe years of work of building up a pride.

As the leader locked eyes with him it seemed as if he stayed a little longer then with the others. Jasninon held a cool aroma as he slightly shook his head. His orbs were hard. He was not soft at heart like these others. And he would not, could not, not allow Ezhno to think that he did.

[02moonpelt02]

A smile reached Izaray's maw as the gruesome scene was laid out before her. "About time you got rid of that no nothing," she told her father but loud enough for the rest of hte pride to hear, glaring at the body of the leopard nanny. The spotted pelt was now covered in blood, a sight she had been imagining the minute Kimoni started messing things up in her life. If only Ackacheta were there to share her joy, then all would be right despite the new addition to the pride. She still didn't like the way that Jasninon character was looking around the camp. His stare made her suspicious, but she dismissed the idea and turned to her father to see if anything else was on his agenda to discuss. She wanted to send out a search party for her Ackacheta so she could share her good news with him that they were free once more, no more leopard nanny and hopefully no more of her sisters trying to discipline her either. Only her father could ever convinve her to do something, mostly because he never ordered her around, he just suggested and persuaded her. She wasn't taking any more orders unless given directly to her by Ezhno for something important. Her mother couldn't even do anything now that she had made up her mind.

[Bhu]

Ezhno
My threatening tone had not gone unnoticed, for no one else dared to question. Izaray's comment had been replied to with my smile, though I did not glance in her direction. I knew, though, that she'd know I approved of the words. If it had not been for Anabi, Kimoni would've been long dead. However, it had been pleasing to observe Izaray and Ackecheta beat him down with their words. Very pleasing to see his soul taken.

I concluded that no one was going to speak any further, so I looked down at my kill in interest. He was a large specimen and would feed those with enough soul to eat a feline. Judging by the cool aura of Jasninon, I figured it would be him, Izaray, Ackacheta, and myself feeding on this catch. The others would have to fend for themselves, rather than relishing in the rare time that they had not had to exert energy towards the food.

My tail tip in a dismissive way and I saw Dumi was the first to scurry off, not daring a glance towards his fallen friend. He disapeared into the trees, which I thought was odd. Ackacheta was still out there, angry at Dumi for the lack of information. Perhaps Dumi had forgotten; I could only hope.

As if on cue, the pale male bounded into the camp from the direction of the Zonta border. Even from where I stood 50 bounds away, I could scent the stench of that merciful pride on his pelt. My interest grew as he came closer, a smug smile on his face. It was as if this young tom had fought off Onida single pawed, and was prepared to boast.



Ackacheta
My eyes followed the exit path of Dumi, as I entered the camp. I made no move to sneak up on him, my anger forgotten for the time being. Instead, I made a direct beeline to where Ezhno hovered over some butchered beast, Izaray nearby, joined by some stranger that I realized was a male. My suspicion and distrust instantly sprouted, as I silently quickened my pace and took a comfortable position beside Izaray.

I offered the female a smile of greeting before facing the leader. "I apologize, sir, for missing the meeting, but I was held captive in the lands of an albino lion." I lied with a force look of frustration. Truth was, Onida and Anna had urged me to leave multiple times, but things would be so much more interesting if Ezhno thought a pridemate of his had been cubnapped...and escaped.

[|~|Lapara|~|]

As an albino cub walked into the lands, hope fell inside of Jasninon. He smelt the aroma of another pride, but the way he confidently walked and came next to the daughter was enough proof that he belonged to this pride. Jasninon cursed under his breath. There was a successor in place. Getting control of this pride would be harder then he thought.

[02moonpelt02]

Izaray smiled playfully back at Ackacheta but wrinkled her nose and drew away from him when she smelled the scent of a different pride on him. "Ackacheta, you smell horrible," she murmured, flicking her tail unhappily. She would make sure to have him cleaned before he got any closer to her. "No matter, scent can be washed. You didn't miss much, though I'm happy to say that the leopard nanny was finally done away with," she announced, almost proudly, and twitched her ear in the direction of the spotted carcass.

OOC: Sorry it's not longer, but I don't know what else to do..

[Bhu]

Ackacheta
My leader sat silenced, eyes narrowed in thought. My words were being flipped in his head, and pleasure played his features. A breath of relief passed my maw, knowing the knowledge was in good paws. My supposed capture would not go unpunished.

Again I glanced towards the unfamiliar male, a scowl instantly tightening my jaws. He was a yearling, that was obvious. There was no doubt his strength was superior than mine, for age was in his favor. But would Ezhno replace my rights? He had given me the place as future alpha. Would my leader switch over to this beast? Eyes narrowed, I prepared to demand an explanation, but was caught in the words of Izaray.

"Ackacheta, you smell horrible," she paused, considering something. "No matter, scent can be washed. You didn't miss much, though I'm happy to say that the leopard nanny was finally done away with."

I first chuckled at her exclamation for my scent. I was not insulted, for that albino and his no good mate did reak. In Akando, we all shared the pleasant scent of lions. In that land, however, the scents of many breeds intertwined, created a stench unlike any other.

But the words never passed my lips, for her second statement forced my gaze eagerly to the carcass I had assumed was one of the lioness' kills. Sure enough it was Kanook, mine and Izaray's feline slave. The amusement of having someone to order about had worn off by now, so his death brought the pleasure back. If Ezhno hadn't done it, I would have had to plan with Izaray some way to end the leopard.

"Finally, freedom again. Next time, Ezhno, just kill a trespasser. Who cares what Anabi and her daughter say? I don't think I can put up with another Kanook." My eyes swept over to Ezhno, who returned my words with a pleased grin.

"Their words will not be followed next time, my son."

Him calling me his son was enough reasurement. I was still the heir; I just had to get rid of this competition.



Ezhno
The news the cub brought made a smile spring forth on my maw. They'd cubnapped him, or so he claimed. Even if such words were false, they furthered my reasoning for an attack. The heat dried up the water, leaving Zonta with the only supply. They were competition. And now they were heartless cubnappers. Ah yes, perhaps this would give my lioness some motivation.

"Izaray, Ackacheta, how do you feel about being in your first battle?" My voice held malice, eyes cold as ice. "And you," I looked up to Jasninon, "how many battles have you been part of? Do you know any fighting?" I surpressed a laugh. Not much skill would be needed, which is why I was going to allow the cubs to be part of the fun. I was sure Zonta knew very little.

[|~|Lapara|~|]

Jasninon's cool attitude faltered. He had never actually been in an attack before. He hesitated, then said, "I've been on my own since I was a small cub, and I've often had to fight off others.". He gave this vague answer because he knew his current experience would be a mark down. Hopefully he had put enough truth in there, but made it sound as good as possible. The albino got on his nerves. Jasninon didn't even make note of his name. He was younger then Jasninon, probably weaker too, and a freak. Yet Ezhno seemed to prefer him.

[Ilyich]

It would seem she had missed a bit. Tawny paws landing easily the lioness stalked into the meeting with silent arrogant steps. Her head hung low, though not out of sumbission- more because she could see all of their thraots from this angle. Honey eyes flashing, the lion drew up along side, pretending to be prodding the dead leopard for a moment before wandering back 'round the circle. Her rump hit the ground with a quiet thump a bit of a ways from the others, no need to insite a fight when they were all otgether after all.

Kaylie rolled her shoulders, wondering what Ezhno's reaction to her ratherlate entracne would be. After all she was new to this pride, and should have been faster to arive. But as it was said she was new to this pride, and so had been wandering aimlessly in her scoutings of the boarders. Was that an excuse? Her sarcastic mind snickered. They would have to live with it now wouldn't they? Her teeth flashed evily. She could have commented, or apologized for her lateness, but she was crude and did not do so. She simply twined her tail around her paws and locked her eyes on her alpha.

After all she was almost positive she knew what this meeting was about from the start. That hunk of useless flesh was just another aditive.

[02moonpelt02]

OOC: Oh my.. another evil kitty perhaps? lol

Izaray's eyes gleamed at the possibility, of finally fighting along side her father against the Zonta Pride. She was amazed her father already had such faith in the two youngest members, as much to let them fight in this important battle. She had assumed she would be waiting another moon or two before she was allowed into the "big cats club," but this suited her just fine. It was probably only a one-time deal, anyway, seeing as these softies wouldn't dare attack someone as young as her.

"When do we attack?" she asked, sitting up a little strighter, if that was possible. A dangerous purr was hidden inside her voice, though it was obvious she was craving the blood of her enemies, to see them lying on the ground in a heap of blood and matted fur. Once again, her eyes flashed dangerously, her fantasy giving her excitement.