[Enth] I Can't Fight This Feeling Any More

[kimbi]

It was late afternoon one day, when the young lioness wanted to go out for a hunt, or so she said. It just so happened night time hunting was the best time for her, but hunting wasn't on her mind. Instead, something else was; or rather, someone... Enth, the nickname she had for that teenage lion boy who had been her friend for as long as she could remember. Sure she had plenty of friends, being a rogue she could go where she wanted and meet others easily. She had friends from almost every pride, all of which her dad knew about; well... almost.. all of them. Enth was one she had kept secret. Somehow, when they were younger, they had met by chance on one of her daring adventures. But upon seeing his tyrant father, a fear struck her.. She knew she couldn't tell anyone, and as she became older she made the connection that if her father found out, there would be a lot of trouble.. Particularly for Enth. For she could only imagine that after her father stormed and attacked him, Enth would have to face his own father.. Who was also the king.. A shudder went down her spine as she sat there, thinking about it. "Kimbi, are you listening?" A voice snapped her out of her day dream.


It was her father, who was lecturing her like usual before her hunt. This was the typical mom and dad safety lecture that had been given to her all her life... and so it was again this morning that her father warned her of the dangers of the outlands, of hyenas and bad lions that could hurt her. She looked at him, faking an innocent smile and nodding, "Yes daddy." She said in her sweetest tones. Finally she nuzzled him, "I'll be fine! I'm just going for a hunt, dad." She turned, walking off, and turned back to him smiling with an eye roll at his expression, "I'm not a sick little cub any more." Walking back, she nuzzled him, "I'll be fine." With that she loped off, disappearing from the sight of her father. And as she ran, she had never felt more alive.. It was only when she came to the familiar border that she knelt in the tall grass, behind a rock she peered out, searching for Enth. Instinct told her to stay silent. It looked like something was going on. But wasn't something always going on? Holding back a sigh, her eyes searched for the familiar figure of Enth. "Where are you.." She muttered to herself in a tone that was just barely audible.

[Accalia]

Enth's pride was going through another day, a day with the normal fights and violence he had grown up with. His lanky form sat within the corner of the large cave, his father looming over one of his half-siblings. Enuthu groaned, it was never peaceful or normal when at home. His father hit a heavy blow across his brothers once handsome face and he rolled his eyes, the slight trail of blood sliding down his face. His father roared, showing off his large set of teeth, reminding him and his pride who was boss, and who would stay boss for quite some time.

His father, Denan looked across his sons faces, "Boys! Welcome home, does anyone have any news to tell me?" he said slightly snarling, tonigh was the night of a full moon, 'family' night, it was when his pride was forced to gather and chat, but it always turned into a fight, people telling on others, until it erupted and someone ended up hurt, the norm for Enth, who remained in the corner, taking it all in. He arose and took long strides out through the cave, his black pelt causing him to melt into the background, but he didn't go undetected, one of his elder brothers saw him and said triumphantly to Denan "I hear little Enuthu has got a girlfriend" the brothers lips curled up at the edges as Denans face hardened and he yelled out to Denan, standing in the cool air. His father ran out to him, yelling his name, when he reached his son his eyes were cool and his teeth were bared, but Enuthu remained calm, his mouth still drawn into his slight frown. Denan circled him "Who is this girlfriend then" he snarled. Enuthu didn't say anything. His fathers heavy paw hit him across the face, not leaving any evident mark, he snarled and did a small circle "Speak cub!" Enuthu just said "I have no one, I am trapped in this tiny cave with no one to love or care." his voice was emotionless and flat, but his paw was itching to swipe across his fathers face. Denan smiled at this, a cruel, dark smile "Good, and that is how it shall stay" he says slightly hesitantly turning on his heels and padding back to the cave where his brothers stood fighting once more. Enuthu snarled hitting some atones flying into the distance whilst muttering to himself, but his caught the familiar scent of Kimbi through the air and sighed, collapsing on the ground.

[kimbi]

Unaware of the full moon meeting, she became aware of yelling. Her eyes were drawn to a cave, where she could just make out the figure of Enuthu sitting with his back towards her, and his father facing another lion with a snarl. Slinking behind the stone, she crouched down, until she heard more yelling and snarling and looked up in time to see a claw come across Enuthu's face. In her horror, a short, horrified word came out of her, "No!" She quickly ducked to the cover of the rock, placing a paw over her own maw. Oh no, had she really been that stupid! Horror hit her as a shadow came over her, several mean looking lionesses now snarling down at her. "Well well.. " One growled with a sadistic purr, "Look what have we here.. fresh meat.." Kimbi felt herself freeze, horror at the lionesses words, at her expression. Her eyes held no kindness, no mercy, and not a single hint that she had any other intention then to kill her on the spot.

Stumbling backwards a step, she pulled back her lips into a growl, trying to act tough. The lioness just laughed as the others smirked, "Oh you are pretty, aren't you. Won't Denan be pleased..." She tackled Kimbi to the ground, "If you're lucky cub, he may just let you be his slave." She snarled, laughing manically. "Come, come. We must meet your new king, and the father to your cubs..." She let her up, biting her haunches. Cackling under her breathe, "That is.. if.. he doesn't kill you first.. " Her tones raised into an eerie song like call, "Oh Denan... We have company."

[Accalia]

Denan was unaware of the outcry and remained in the midst of the rabble of sprawling bodies and roars. Enuthu however was all too conscious of the fact that Kimbi was crouching, waiting for him and when he heard the lionesses snarls he thought in his head *oh Kimbi, you innocent thing...* his heart was a tangled heap of feelings and no one truly knew what made it beat, to be fair if Kimbi wasn't in his life Enuthu would have given up upon life a long time ago.

Enuthu snarled, revealing his set of sharp, unused set of glinting teeth. He recognised several of the lionesses as ones that didn't like him, but that was virtually how he remembered most people, only a few had names attached to their faces. He lept infront of Kimbi, between her and the large lionesses. He had seen Kimbis attempt of standing up for herself and sighed as he knew she wouldn't go down without a fight, at least there was one familiar thing in his world. He wasn't threatening enough to cut the lionesses speech short, nor enough to stop her summoning Denan, Enuthu winced slightly as he saw the inevitable confrontation between him and his father.

Denan heard his name and roared the fight to an end before running off to the summoners of his name. He saw the scene, his son, a Pridelander, them both defending one another, he flinched slightly, his eyes hard and unloving. "ENUTHU......YOU, LIED!!" Denan roared in his ear, one thing about him that wasn't completely spiteful was that he was smart, sometimes too much for his own good, but it meant there was never any blabbering. He shook violently, his eyes moving from Kimbi to Enuthu and he roared once more, swiping at Enuthus unmoving frame. Enuthu made no attempt to dodge the attack, but quickly returned a deep scratch into Denans chest, resulting in him snapping and going berserk, he swiped aimlessly at the air infront of Enuthu, but Enuthu carefully pushed Kimbi back and dodged each of his fathers aimless attacks. 

[kimbi]

A look of horror crossed her face at seeing the lionesses snarling at her, yet before she could think twice Enuthu was there, standing between her and the lionesses. A sudden roar silenced the land, and the lionesses stalked off whilst glaring her down. A few cackled under their breathe, as she looked to Enuthu. "Enuthu, run, before your father-" but it was too late, for Denan was charging towards them. His screams sent fear down her spine, shook her to her core. She cowered behind Enuthu, and soon the claws came out. It was an all out brawl. Staring at the flying claws a moment as Enuthu pushed her back, she realized that Enuthu didn't stand a chance against the bigger, stronger figure of his father. Both of them were not fully grown, while his father was an able bodied killer.

Instinct took over as she prowled around the other side of the rock, waiting for her chance. Finally she saw it, as he lunged to attack Enuthu she launched herself at him, aiming to sink her teeth straight into his neck. Her mind blackened, she didn't care about the consequences, not in that moment.. though perhaps she should. Rather, though, her mind was blank of fear and emotion save for an inner rage, a strong rage that had been building since she had first seen how poorly Enuthu was treated. All her anger made jaws snap down tight on whatever might be in them, forming a death lock grip on them. She wasn't about to loosen her grip, and unaware if she had gotten his neck or not or just his mane she snarled, trying to claw at every inch of him.

[Accalia]

Enuthu watched as Kimbi launched herself upon Denans throat, his fathers figure writhing beneath her. Denan growled and roared as he tried to shake her from her grip, but it wasn't proving too successful. Enuthu froze, confused, he wasn't sure what to think, he had always known Kimbi was able to fend for herself, but had never seen her being quite so bold before, he watched, helpless, as blood spirited from his fathers neck, forming a small pool of crimson at Denans paws. His fathers eyes were ravenous and cold as he stared into Enuthus eyes, he had given up in fighting the opposing female and the colour slowly drained from everything but his eyes, which remained boarding into Enuthus eyes. Enuthu shivered as the body collapsed beneath Kimbi, he let out a small groaning sound as his frozen body slumped onto the cool ground, his eyes wide and frightened, he had never loved his father, but he had just watched as his secret friend had elegantly killed him, his father defenceless and unaware.

The body was coated in blood and scarred, his once handsome face scarred and bloody. Enuthu sat, unable to move his gaze, his fathers eyes still fixed on his, a small whisper came from his mouth "Kimbi..... Why? I mean I know why, but ....." He groaned his mint eyes frozen, the event had scarred him, but he would let it out until he had recovered.

[kimbi]

Kimbi's rage continued, her mind seeing nothing but the all the horrors that Denan had done... When she finally came to her senses, he was limp beneath her, and she jumped off of him, springing backwards. Her eyes stared at Denan's cold, lifeless body.. She.. She had done this.... A faint voice met her ears, she looked up, to see Enuthu... Heaving her breathes in, she saw the lionesses shock and anger.. Realizing what she had done, she looked back at his lifeless body, at his frightened eyes. Suddenly it seemed like Denan wasn't the killer... It felt almost like.. No. It couldn't be. He had to be still alive, just faking it. Surely she couldn't have done this...

But she had, and looking at Enuthu's expression she backed up a few steps, tears filling her eyes. "I.. I.." she tried to speak, tried to say something, anything.. But the words wouldn't come. She turned, finding her strength and running, until she came to a watering hole. She wasn't out of Enuthu's sight, nor the lionesses.. Perhaps only thirty feet off. She came to a stop at the waters edge, letting the tears overwhelm her. "What have I done.." She whispered, collapsing as the sobs shook her.

[Accalia]

Enuthu woke from his frozen stance to find Kimbi on the brink of tears and his own eyes filled with tears, he listened as she stuttered and turned, running away from him, away from the body. She sighed slightly, his eyes looking longingly over at her, he followed close behind her and replied softly "Ahhh, nothing, you have done nothing... He was corrupted, he would have been killed soon anyway..." He knelt down beside her casting his eyes to the water, feeling her soft fur against his and he sighed. He lowered his head, closing his eyes, then said quietly "Look at the water, it is still, but with the slightest touch ripples course through it, but give it time and it relaxes once more." He hoped she would see the connection between the water and their feelings and slowly reopened his eyes, thinking of the chows around his fathers corpse as his brothers fought, and he wished he could run away, but knew it was impossible to survive alone and he would most likely go crazy and die alone.

It pained Enuthu to see his friend in such a state and he said softly "Don't linger on the dark side of things, come to the bright side with me! My father is gone, meaning we can be free!" He said smiling slightly at the thought, he placed his paw on hers and ripples went up his spine at the contact but quickly relaxed as he got use to the unusual feeling, the much longed feeling of them side by side. 

[kimbi]

Her eyes stared blankly at her reflection, until she heard Enuthu's soft voice. The feeling of his fur against hers made her look up at him as he spoke. She still couldn't believe what she had done, that she had killed her friends father, and not only that but a king. Didn't that mean war... She pushed the thought from her mind, as he told her to look at the water.. Slowly, she dragged her gaze to its surface, seeing first her reflection. As he spoke her eyes rose off her reflection to the waters still surface. Perhaps sometime soon her feelings would even out, like he was trying to tell her. His words were comforting, and as he told her to come to the bright side, telling her they can be free and smiling a little she kept looking down.. That is until...

His paw came on hers... It sent her heart racing, and she didn't know why. Maybe it was just because of all that had happened. Yet, looking up at him, she felt more sparks in her veins.. Feelings that were unfamiliar to her, that she had never known.. Jaw slackening slightly, she moved closer to him, pressing herself against him.. Slowly, hesitantly, she nuzzled him... The electric feelings coursed through her veins, she looked up at him. "Enuthu.. do you.. do you feel this too..." She asked, knowing it was a stupid question. She might have been crossing a boundary, but her question was if he was feeling these same new feelings she was. They were foreign to her, she didn't know what they were but they felt good. A sudden longing to hear him say yes thundered in her heart, as it pounded relentlessly in her chest.

[Accalia]

Enuthu felt her fur intertwine with his own and he stiffened, his fur prickling up on edge and he felt a rush of relief and joy course through his body. He felt her soft  face against his own and a strand of his black mane fell over his startled eyes. His heart was racing a nonexistent competitor as it thumped hard through his chest, Enuthu felt as if he would explode, the millions of feelings coursing through his veins, his charcoal cheeks turning slightly red as he blushed, astonished by the affection being returned. He felt as if he were suspended in the air, floating on emotions a peculiar electric feeling zipping round his body. "Kimbi... I have felt it for quite some time..." He whispered, nuzzling her back, he had harnessed his feelings and relaxed, finally able to confess to his long, unknown crush, from deep within his tangled heart. He closed his eyes and remained there with Kimbi, everything as it should be, Enuthu didn't care what others thought, he and Kimbi were together, that's all that mattered.

Enuthu heard a slightly demonic laugh followed by a gasp, he turned, his eyes wide, his mouth un characteristically turned upwards, it was the lioness and his younger brother, the one who had told father of him and Kimbi. Enuthu sat, frozen his green eyes hardening and narrowing, his mouth returning to the downwards possition.

[kimbi]

The feeling of his warm body against hers, her face in his strong chest with tufts of his growing mane tangled in her fur.. It sent quivers down her spine, a smile came to her lips, she looked up to him as he spoke and nuzzled her. "Enuthu.. I.. I never knew.." She said softly as he confessed to her.. She closed her eyes, just relishing in his touch, until a horrifying laugh made her turn. A growl came from her throat as she saw the lioness who had attacked her, with a lion that resembled Enuthu slightly.

"What do you want?" She growled... She turned, this time rising to her paws, fur bristling. The lioness cackled at her, as if she were a silly cub that didn't know the dangers of what she was doing. Which in some ways might be true. "Who are you? Why did you follow us?" She growled, unsheathing her claws. Her whole body tensed, yet somehow the fact that these two were well aware of her and the scenario was completely different sent a shiver down her spine, though her expression remained unchanged. "Enuthu, who are these guys?"

[Accalia]

Enuthu felt Kimbis growl resonate within him and found a similar emirate from within him as he turned at Kimbis side, his fur on edge and his developing mane static. He took a slight step infront of Kimbi, knowing it would make him the subject of the fight. He stood there slightly shaken "Brother...." he cautioned the younger adolescent, knowing what he wished to do, he saw the fire in his eyes and sighed, *greed befalls everyone* he said slightly distraught. He looked to the lioness, and it sunk it, this was fathers final mate... He growled, knowing what these two wished to do, kill them.

The brother turned to Enuthu, his lanky form flexed and his deep russet eyes fiery with anger and hate. Enuthu shifted as he prepared to fight once more, at the very least to frighten the two of them from challenging their love again. They began to circle eachother, Enuthu staring disapprovingly down at his brother.

[kimbi]

Kimbi felt her growl rise to a snarl as the lioness stepped towards her. While Enuthu and his brother snarled at one another, Kimbi knew she would have to join the fight. The lionesses glare was on her, the sheer demonic gaze in her fiery eyes enough to make Kimbi realize that they were out to kill them. She didn't know why, had no idea that by being discovered she had been the final mate, the heir to the throne alongside Enuthu. No, she didn't know the rules, didn't know this was why they wanted them dead.. but she could only assume it was because of her and what she had done.

The female lunged, and at the same time as she did Kimbi lunged as well. Their claws met each others shoulders, and their jaws snapped for a grip. Both had gone for the death grip, and Kimbi quickly had to move her aim for the females face to prevent her neck being hit.. Instead, she aimed for the lionesses mouth, and caught it, closing her jaws. This time she knew what she was doing, for this was how she killed a buffalo with her father and some others once... She had watched him shut his jaws around its nose, preventing any air from getting in or out.

And so she did the same, but the female managed to shake her and bit her neck, just barely missing her jugular. At the feeling of blood coming from her neck, she knew she had to kill her now before she got the chance at her tender neck again. Snapping her jaws quickly, she bit down firmly on the lionesses maw, enclosing her nostrils and mouth in her own. Her own jaws throbbed with the pain of being opened to their max, but she held on firm, until the lioness stumbled, and started to collapse. She chanced a glance at Enuthu.. She had to do this.. It was them or her and Enuthu. Someone had to win, and someone had to die. And it wasn't going to be her nor Enuthu. She'd make sure of it.

[Accalia]

Enuthu took a fleeting glance towards Kimbi and stifled a gasp, her neck was wounded and bleeding, he wanted to rush over a comfort her, but he felt the long, sharp claws of his brother dig deep into his back, he cries out and winces, turning as fast as he could. His brother stood before him, blood covering his paws, Enuthu grimaced as he swiped towards him him the air only one swipe finding its mark, hitting him across the chest, his brother grinders his teeth and swipes at Enuthu, he may be younger, but he had learnt more fighting skill off brothers and mothers then Enuthu and it was obvious in their combat.

His brother hits him hard along the jaw, leaving a thin trail of crimson blood behind, Enuthu writhes in pain and propels himself forewords, directly at the brother. He manages to swipe his brother across the neck and the warm feeling of blood surrounds his claws. He feels the sharp sensation of blades cutting into his neck and he groans, collapsing slightly. He manages to wound his brother further until he begins shuting down, collapsing upon the floor.

[kimbi]

The female clawed at Kimbi, as she started to jerk from the lack of oxygen. One final claw came again on her neck, deeper this time, before she lay still. It didn't hit her jugular, but she suddenly started to bleed more then what she should... She saw Enuthu end the fight with his brother collapsing into his death... Her vision blurred as she stumbled towards Enuthu, heaving in attempts at breathe. "E-Enuthu!" She cried, horrified. Was this it? Was she going to die, right here and now? Her legs started to shake, her fur was becoming covered in blood. She collapsed to the ground, in one final attempt trying to place her neck on a patch of moss...

Her body shook, perhaps from fear.. Perhaps from the lack of energy that was suddenly robbed from her. She didn't have a clue if she would live through this, and little did anyone know that the great spirits had much bigger plans then for her to die here and now.. But how could Enuthu or herself know that.. How were they to know that she would survive? Unbeknownst to her, the moss had stuck to her wound like a glue and clotted the bleeding to a stop. Yet she had still lost a lot of blood, and was slowly losing conciousness. She attempted to get up, to move over to Enuthu, but collapsed back down. Her eyes pleaded for him, for his touch, for his comfort.. For him to somehow make everything okay.

[Accalia]

Enuthu heard his name being called in fear and he opened his exhausted eyes, seeing Kimbi bleeding and distraught, he watched helplessly as her legs buckled from beneath her and he let out a chocked scream. Enuthu realised that there would be more of his siblings after power, resulting in several different fights. He groaned and shakily pulled his lanky body towards the collapsed form of Kimbi. He watched as she shook and there was a deep pain and anger that sparked within Enuthu, his family would pay, they had earned a new title, enemy.

He finally reached Kimbi and lay beside her, not caring about the blood or the pain in his neck, only their touch and the electric felling that it gave him. He felt as if it charged him, filling his body with a new type of strength, he used this strength to whisper in Kimbis ear "I'm here and I love you, we will make it through this" he finished with a slight sob, thinking of the idea that she doesn't make it and he is left alone with his enemies, forced to be another slave under another kings rule. He held Kimbi close, willing her to stay with him, not to leave him here on earth alone. He silently nuzzled her, before collapsing himself, left unable to move, but had Kimbis touch and that was all that mattered.

[kimbi]

Kimbi felt herself starting to drift off into an unconcious state, and she struggled to keep awake. Enuthu's figure came into her blurry vision, and she felt his touch. The familiar sparks faintly coursed through her veins, forming a weak smile as she heard him confess his love. She wanted to scream she loved him too, tried to form the words, but all that came out was a soft moan. Before she lost conciousness, she saw his blood dripping on his neck and lifted heavy paw to rest atop it. She felt his nuzzle, and he collapsed beneath her.. Tears formed in her eyes, she could barely see anything... Barely form any words.. But she could feel his blood beneath her paw... If she could do one thing before she died, it would be to stop his bleeding and save his life...

She nuzzled against him, blackness overtaking her vision... She didn't know how long she was out for, she just knew that she could have sworn she heard a voice.. Not any familiar one that she had known in this life time, but a deep and royal voice telling her to stay strong and go back. Little did she know it was one of the great spirits, speaking to her as she lay near death. She would barely remember it, yet what seemed like hours later.. or could have been minutes or days.. she awoke... Her eyes opened, she felt weak, hungry.. thirsty.. But she was alive. Her vision clearing, she whispered, "E-Enuthu..."

[Accalia]

Enuthus vision and capability to move had left him, but he felt a warm paw placed on his neck and a searing pain inflamed around it. He made the quietest of groans before falling fully unconscious beneath the pain. All his thoughts echoed hollowly around his dark mind, thoughts of death and murder and love that was destined to be, but impossible to keep. The same thoughts went round and round his head in a never ending circle of questions, but his mind was in no state to answer his own remarks, simply to listen. This repeated again and again, he didn't know how long he was kept a captive within his own mind, minuets? hours? Days? It felt as if it were the worst nightmare, nothingness forced to listen to your own life play over and over and over again,

Suddenly Enuthu took in a sharp breath and felt the cold sweat all over his body, but his eyes remained shut. It wasn't until he heard his name quietly questioned that he was able to open a green eye, as he felt the lack of warm beside him he rolled over, his body heavy and useless. He opened his other eye and gazed longingly around for Kimbi finding her but an inch away he sighed a heavy sigh and whispered back a replying "Kimbi" his voice stronger then he had expected, as he said it it was almost as if he were reassuring her he was there, and was capable to speak. He shakily pushed his form up from the ground, his breaths deep and wary. He looked around where they lay and saw the cave, the boundary and the cool lake of water. Suddenly he remembered his wound and attempted to look at his neck, but it was no use he could only see the dry trails of red it had left behind. He came closer to Kimbi and nuzzled her, whispering if she wanted to get up. He stayed by her side loyally and didn't leave it, and he decided he wouldn't unless absolutely necisairy.

[kimbi]

As she woke she became aware of his cold figure beneath him.. It seemed his warmth had faded.. As she spoke his name a fear came into her heart. Was he gone? Had he passed on to the great unknown? The fear gripped her heart until tears formed in her eyes, and she moved her paw to his chest. "Enuthu..." she cried once more, trying to will him awake. His answering voice sent a quiver of emotions through her. "Enuthu!" She cried again, this time more joyously. As he got up and attempted to look at his neck, she hid her paw, which was bloody with his blood... But perhaps he had seen it, the evidence that she had saved his life. If he didn't he would see it soon enough, for as she rose the blood caked on her paw was impossible not to notice against her golden fur. She stood, giving a soft lick to his cheek.

"I.. I thought I lost you..." She whispered, closing her eyes as she nuzzled against him. "Don't ever scare me like that again." She finally managed, then tearfully nuzzled against him, careful to avoid the wound on his neck. Her eyes were drawn to it, the caked blood on the wound.. That otherwise would have surely led him to his death. She gently moved her paws over him and tackled him gently, nuzzling against him. The sparks through her veins ran like wildfire. All the emotions that had been building inside her came out as she rolled so he was atop her, showering him with licks and nuzzles. "Oh, Enuthu.. " She finally said softly as she paused, her face buried in his mane. "I love you too."

[Accalia]

Enuthu saw the relief flood through her face and his mouth curled into a small smile, but he then saw the blood on her paw and his face went ashen and cold. "Is-Is that my blood? You saved my life?!!" His eyes were wide and loving, taking every part of Kimbi in, loving her and thanking her. He slowly replied "Thanks to you, we didn't." He said slowly then felt her nuzzle and nuzzled her back the electric feeling of love making him feel warm and strong. "I'll try" he whispered a small, daring smile spreading acros his face. She felt her weight as she pushed him to the ground, her fur soft and elegant, but he couldn't help but look at her paw, coated in his thick blood and sigh into her ear as they nuzzled once more. As she showered him with affection his cheeks went slightly red as the blood flushed behind the skin, this was the most love he had ever had from anyone and it felt, nice. He felt her head within his mane and he let out a shaky sigh and he said affectionately "I love you most"  before he licks her cheek silently and holds her close, savouring the feelings and the electricity within him.

He held her there for quite some time, taking in her sweet scent, her touch, her love. Affection is a strange thing, he decided, you secretly long for it, then, when you have it hold it until it is gone. People kill over wanting it, people die over holding it. He squeezed her closer and looked down at her, his green eyes sparkling as he forgot about everything but their love and life long connection. With that he licked her once more and tumbled down a small hill, nuzzling her as they went, his mane following the path of the wind slightly.

[kimbi]

She saw the horror on his face, which soon turned to something else as he spotted the blood on her paw. His gracious nuzzles soon turned to a sincere thankful tone, and it hit her that she really had saved his life. It sent a warm feeling through her as he nuzzled her, and she realized her words were more true then ever.. She really was falling deeper and deeper in love. As his daring smile, and his simple teasing words came to her ears, she smirked and as she tumbled with him, showering him with licks and nuzzles and declaring her love for him, she had never felt more alive. As he returned the I love you, her cheeks turned a shade of pink, she smiled sheepishly and held him tightly in her paws, nuzzling against him and savoring every bit that she could. As he licked her and they tumbled down a hill, her laughter filled the air as she nuzzled him, feeling his maw against her as they tumbled down the hill.

His mane was all around her, she wrapped her paws around him tightly and they landed... She laughed a little and rolled so he was atop her once more... Her laughter turned into a smile, a passionate smile.. Desire filled her, a desire to be with him forever, to be his everything.. and have him be her everything. Passion grew in her by the moment as she licked him gently, tenderly.. Never before had she wanted to be with someone so badly. To be his mate, the mother of his cubs.. his everything for forever more. In that moment, she longed for him and at the same time breathed in everything about him, his touch sending quivers down her spine. She was in love.

[Accalia]

Kimbis laughes resonated within Enuthus chest, he felt as if they were one, as if they were inseparable, destined to remain together no matter what, even if the sky began to tumble down, he felt as if this moment should never end, them being together, laughing and loving, Kimbis beautiful face one he could call his love, his mate. He saw as she smiled and found himself drowning in desire and passion himself, he saw her personality beam at him at he loved each part of her, she was perfect, but not dainty as a flower, she was not defenceless, she was strong and he knew it. A scene played through in his head as she flipped him above her, her blue eyes sparkling. The scene was a blurred one, it was one of a dark lion with a full mane, beside a golden lioness, they appeared happy as cubs played about their feet, Enuthu saw this and longed it to be his own life, longed for Kimbi to be there with him till the day he passed from the earth.

Enuthus whole body was buzzing and he felt every muscle in it, his eyes were filled with a deep passion and his mouth was turned upwards. He felt Kimbi shudder and giggled slightly, smoothing her fur "I guess the princess is scared of the big bad shadow" he said teasingly, bending down and showering her with his deep love for her, a love he could no longer resist. He gazed upon Kimbi, her features radiant and beautiful, very different from his own, a sudden question formed in his head *why me?* he thought! the idea of her loving him made no sense! he was a dark! lanky figure, she however was a strong! radiant Pridelander with a perfect personality! he asked himself the question again! but didn't show any signs of curiosity, he simply held her tight, hoping the moment would never end.

[kimbi]

Her paws wrapped around him, she nuzzled him gently. He teased her and she giggled, and as he showered her with love a soft sigh escaped her. A whole new sensation swept over her, one she could hardly resist. She lost herself in his touch, losing track of where she was.. The only thing she could see, think, or feel was him and his love. Her body quivered with every touch and nuzzle, she found the desire stronger then ever... Her chest rose and fell quickly, it would surely drive her mad but she wanted it to last forever.

Finally the burning desire grew strong within her, and she had an idea form in her head, a distant dream that she had never been able to achieve. Little did she know her mother had asked the same thing of her father when they had first fallen in love, but perhaps his answer would be different. "Enuthus." She breathed, her voice heavy with desire, "Be mine.. Give me cubs, and we can run away together.. Give me a night I'll never forget." Her eyes burned with passion, she hoped he would say yes, everything in her was dying for him to say yes. She was ready for this, she was ready to have a future with him. Her mind could think of nothing else but him and their life together... the life she wanted to form... on that beautiful summer night.

[Accalia]

Enuthu stopped at his name and watched as her eyes were alight with passion and a deep longing and as she asked him he froze, he couldn't resist asking the question "Why me?! Over all the lions why me?..." His heart was burning with love and he was almost crying, he loved Kimbi and she knew he did, she loved him and he knew it but why she did continued to trouble him. He didn't want to break her fire and so after a moment added with a whisper "Yes." He bent down, his fur electrified and static, his eyes alight with love. He was overwhelmed, his senses had been fried and he was making decisions purely upon his gut instinct, but deep down he knew he wouldn't regret his chooses. He had forgotten about the blood and hate within his family, and how he would have to face Kimbi's the only thing he could think bout was Kimbi, her touch, her scent, her words, her movement, everything he did was in answer to what she did, they were an interlocking puzzle, the only two pieces that would slot together.

He saw it now, the two of them growing old, having a family, living happily together. He saw the cubs, the home the bonds. And he longed for it to be real, longed for Kimbi to be his and so he made it official by asking "Kimbi, will you be my mate? his words were smooth and his face soft, wishing for her reply to be yes, to seal their life together as one.

[kimbi]

She felt his touch, saw the passion in his eyes.. which she knew was clearly reflected in her own, she whispered, "I love you," as he said yes, and as they tangled in each others embrace her mind could think of nothing but him. Then she looked into his eyes, and a longing for more filled her heart. As if he read into her wishes, her desires, his question filled the air like a soft music to her ears. A smile lit her face, she nuzzled him gently, "Enuthu, ever since we met you've been the greatest friend I could ever ask for. No one else understood me like you do, no one else was willing to put up with me and still be there to hold me when I cried. I fell for you more and more every day that we grew up together, dreaming of nothing but a future with the most handsome lion in my eyes.. you..." She smiled, looking at him with tears of joy in her eyes.

"Yes." She whispered at last, joyfully nuzzling against him; this was it.. her life dream had been achieved... And now she could start a new dream, one to have his cubs.. Together their dreams would come true, dreams that they could only fulfill together.. as one. And now they were one heart, one mind, one couple that no one had expected to fall for each other. But in her mind, it couldn't be more perfect.

[Accalia]

At her compliment many different emotions flashed across his face, confusion, astonishment, joy, imbarresed but it ended on content. The corners of his mouth pulled upwards as her realised she was serious and he replied softly "And you my Kimbi are the most perfect flower of them all" he said, regretting calling her a flower slightly, but saw the tears filling her eyes and smiled a warm smile.

At her reply Enuthus eyes were filled with a soft fire, one of true deep love, so deep that his heart was unable to feel its roots. She felt her nuzzle against his frozen face and after a moments hesitation he nuzzled her back, his tense muscles relaxing, he would run away with Kimbi, find a home and have a family, live his days out with Kimbi by his side. It felt as if it were a dream, not one come true. His mane fell foreword slightly, mingling with Kimbis own orange one, reminding him dope just how different they were, but he didn't think of that now, he had just strengthened their bond further casting it in iron, he was with his mate and nothing could make him feel more alive.

[kimbi]

She nuzzled against him, never before had she felt such strong emotions. She saw his face change as she spoke, and as she head his compliment, saw his joy through her tears and smiled. She felt her heart thunder in her chest. This was it, she was his mate now. She had found her love, her reason to live, to be happy. The thought of running away seemed scary yet seemed like the perfect dream to run towards at the same time. She would do it, she would run away with him. They would travel the world together, and she nuzzled him gently. "Come on, lets get out of here." she whispered, wanting to start their adventure right away. There wouldn't be any looking back from this point on, only forward. It didn't occur to her that doing this would break her families heart, would cause pain and sorrow to no end while they wondered what happened to her. The thought didn't even cross her mind that there would be any heart ache over this.

For it seemed like the perfect thing to do, and in her young teenage mind she could not see the consequences... But here and now, in this moment, it didn't matter. For now she had her love with her, and all she wanted was to start her life with him.. To go to some new land and start their own family, their own pride, and have their dream... the dream of their life together, of all the great and glorious things that awaited them. Oh how she wanted that dream. But the great spirits knew that if she attempted her dream now, it would be more trouble then joy. If only some sense would come to them, to tell them their dream would still be there when they were older. It didn't occur to her, perhaps at some point it would. But whatever they decided now would determine their fates later.. Only she couldn't see it yet.. But she would; very soon, she would.

[Accalia]

At her whisper his face suddenly comes across realisation, she had a family, a life, other people who loved her. Enuthu had never had that before but Kimbis family was small and would notice Kimbis disappearance, they would have a hole that they would endlessly attempt at filling, but it would never be filled to the top there would always be a crevasse in their hears where Kimbi's love had been. Enuthu was not sure as to what to choose, immediate happiness at someone else's pain or to live alone in the world, probably never to return, or to finally come only to see Kimbi with another male, believing him to be dead. Enuthu was young but was not careless he wanted to forget about everything once more, because thinking hurt so bad.

He just sat down his eyes now far away, the crevasse between loss and pain too large and he had to choose, before time was up. He sat empty faced and minded simply waiting as the seconds ticked by, unable to choose. He took a deep breath and nuzzled Kimbi whispering "Let's go!" he had made a decision, but for better or worse, no one knew. He stood right beside Kimbi and began walking forewords, not daring to turn back for fear he would change his mind.

[kimbi]

Her eyes searched his, waiting for his answer. When he finally gave his acceptance to run away with her, their life began. She rose, walking alongside him. She kept walking until they had lost all familiar sights and scents.. and kept going still. An endless desert met them, yet just when it seemed there was no hope of water a jungle was ahead. She bounded towards it, and led the way into the jungle. Little did she know that one great king had once ran away to this very jungle. But that lion, Simba, had long abandoned it.. Timon and Pumbaa had also left with him, and their scents were no where to be had. But there was a new danger here, one she couldn't see coming. For here lived her ancestors, a pride of lions and tigers who had come together to create a pride that would surpass all others. But were they really as evil as her father had always said they were? She was about to find out; for as she delved deeper and deeper into the jungle, a low growl met her suddenly. Before she could blink twice or react, a figure had tackled her, snarling at her. It was a figure much like her, only not at all like her at once. It was in fact a male tiger, a species she had never seen before. He snarled in her face, ready to strike when... A voice called from the brush....

"Stop! She is one of us..." The male looked over, surprised, as a lioness stepped out. Kimbi couldn't place it but there was an odd feeling about them. Little did she know these were her grandparents, who although her grandparents.. Were still in their prime of fighting capabilities since her parents had had her so young. The lioness stepped forward, sniffing her, and pulled back abruptly. "She's one of his." She said to the tiger, a worried expression on her face. The tiger lifted his lip in a snarl, but the lioness stepped between them. "She can't be blamed for his actions." The tigers expression softened just slightly before he looked away.

Kimbi finally spoke, having rose to her paws. "Excuse me but I am NOT one of your kind." She finally half snarled. "I don't know who you think you are but you better leave before I.. I.." She trailed off, for many more lions.. tigers.. and ligers.. had come out from the shadows, half way lingering in the shadows. She looked around herself. Some looked like her, some more then others. A confused look swept over her as she stared at them, backing up to be next to Enuthu, glancing at him worriedly then back to them. "Who.. Who are you?"

[Accalia]

Enuthu froze as he saw the orange figure leap upon Kimbi and he growled, but as the lioness emerged his growl dimmed slightly but didn't stop. Enuthu did not feel welcome or comfortable, these people almost killed Kimbi, a liger, he was a darkly coloured lion and was not 'normal' "his?" he asked stiffly feeling as if he were a part of Kimbi as she was him, he slid closer to her their fur intertwining. At Kimbis snarled reply he almost smiled, almost.

As the assortment of tiger, lion and liger seeped in and around them, he needed Kimbi strength now as he felt he would buckle beneath their weighty stares. He saw her confused expression and he placed his head beside hers, trying to comfort her. Enuthu did not say much, but his expression was changing between frightened and stern constantly as he frequently attempted at fighting his fear. He placed his paw upon Kimbis wishing it was all over and that they were just an illusion.