*Prides Of The Savannah*

[Fire]

Fire was so consumed in thought that he didn't realize the antelope that Kiala had brought back, amazed at how fast she had killed and dragged it over. She must have gotten it not far from it, but it was still amazing when she heard him speak and there was this antelope near Mino. With a very faint smile, he walks over to the two, disappointed a bit when Kiala turned to walk away. With a little bit of help, maybe Fire could convert her to the sweet and caring lioness that he saw when she took charge. Not that her kindnees didn't show when she brought back the meal, but he wanted her to show her true colours when the time was right.

He looks down to Mino and nuzzles him a little. "Hey, dude... Why don't you eat?... Thoses muscles and bones aren't going to heal any faster if you don't feed yourself properly."

[Deleted]

Naheera hadn't been back to her pride for a while now.. she'd just been wondering around for a couple of days it seemed like. Whether it was, or just a couple of long hours, she did not know.. But she felt lonely.. like she needed a friend. She wasn't really that good a friend with anyone in her pride.. everyone seemed to go their own ways and do their own stuff. She sighed as she looked back up to what was infront of her. She saw the familiar path that lead back up to her territory. She looked around to see she wasn't been followed by a spy.. or someone out to get their pride and started following the dirt path.

[Pulsar]

Mino lay there and watched as Kiala had brought him back the food and sort of ordered him to eat it so he could heal. But before he could reply she had left. Staring at the antelope. Though he didn’t mention it or show it, he was slightly hurt when Kiala brought him the food. It was a generous gesture, but it was just that it reminded him of how useless he was now, that he needed food caught for him…
Looking up at Kiala, he looked at her as if thinking something important. Then he turned his head and looked at Fire as he spoke. But Mino didn’t reply he just smiled faintly, as if trying to reassure his friend that he was ok. He couldn’t think of what to say. He just looked back at Kiala for a brief moment.
Why is she being so nice to me? I know we are of the same pride but we don’t know each other….
Frowning slightly he looked at the ground.
She probably is because she feels sorry for me…
Then letting out a sigh he looked back up.
This isn’t exactly the way I would have wanted to get to know her…
Then shaking his head, he looked at the antelope and started eating. Though he hadn’t thanked her for bringing it aloud, in his mind he was.

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Legacy emerged from the jungle, a look of annoyance on his face. He was seriously annoyed about something and that wasn’t going to be pretty for the rest of the pride if they crossed his path. But for one lion there was going to be an inevitable encounter.
“Bleak…”
Legacy whispered as his teeth showed. Though it was hardly what Tef had said about Bleak that had made Legacy so annoyed, Legacy still had not dealt with Bleak yet about that. His current condition was just an added thing.
Legacy started walking around the Jahina territory. His eyes shifted as they looked for Bleak, but his mind was on more important matters.
“Bleak!”
He shouted, his voice echoing slightly in air.
Where is he!?

[Kirsui]

Bleak gave another look for the other pride members.
Pff... Why am I just sitting here? he thought and shook his head. I should have better things to do than this. Besides, no one ever has anything important to say to me... Well.. expect Legacy, but...
Bleak stood up and started walking away.
"I don't need to look after them" he muttered as he walked inside the shadows. He looked around, as if trying to find something to do.
"I guess I could take a look of the Otanas" he said. But he still didn't turn to walk towards the Otana lands. He was way too annoyed to do that.
Bleak saw a small stream nearby and left the shadows. He walked to the stream and took a drink, not really paying attention to the surroundings.

[Lorien]

Kiala looked back once more at Mino and Fire before finally leaving the cave. Fire will keep him company... she thouhgt. She didn't really like leaving in such a hurry like that, but she didn't really know what she could say to make the situation any better and felt it best that she just leave Mino and Fire since they already knew each other and were friends. She then turned toward the open grasslands of the pride's territory and sighed deeply. "Now what?" she muttered to herself. Then, spotting a tree, she decided that she needed a good nap. The day's activities had all but worn her out and she despretely needed some rest. So, trotting over the the tree, she settled in the shade and lay her head on her folded paws, closing her eyes and attempting to drift off to sleep.

[Pulsar]

Mino continued eating the antelope. But every now and again he found himself looking at the entrance. For some reason he couldn’t quite understand yet. Swallowing the last bite he wiped his mouth with one paw and looked at Fire.
“Are, you ok Fire? You seem slightly preoccupied..”
Mino said trying to make a conversation.

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Legacy was thudding around, his eyes shifting quickly as they scanned the area. He was walking for a bit before his gaze locked onto a black figure near a stream. Legacy didn’t have to guess who it was.
“Bleak…. “
He said in a very calm and curious voice as he walked up to Bleak.
“Do tell me, where is Gargoroth?”
Legacy put one paw on his head as if he had a headache coming.
“And PLEASE.... don’t tell me you lost him or left him somewhere. Because I gave you perfectly clear orders to keep him with you… and you know how I dislike having to repeat myself or having lions not do as they are told…”
He said; his voice still eerily calm.
Though he had a blank expression on his face, in his mind, Legacy was grinning at what stupid excuse Bleak would try to hand him.

[Kirsui]

For a moment Bleak's eyes shot wide open when he heard Legacy speaking to him. He forced quickly a calm expression on his face as he lifted his head and looked to Legacy.
"I showed Gargoroth our borders and a few of the Otanas, just as you requested" he started. "Then I took him to our pride's caves and left him to talk with the other Jahina members."
As soon as Bleak had finished speaking he understood the little mistake he made.
I shouldn't have said I left him, he thought and quickly tried to think a good excuse for that.
"Since he was with our pride, I thought it was safe to leave him there and to go on my usual trip to see what the Otanas were doing..."
WHAT am I DOING? he thought. I never went to see the Otanas! I'm lying to LEGACY now!
Bleak shut his mouth, not wanting to speak anymore of what he had been doing. Even though Bleak was a good liar, he wasn't sure if he would manage to fool Legacy.
If he finds out what I really was doing, I'm in trouble... he though and waited for what Legacy would sai next.

[Pulsar]

Legacy Smiled and walked up beside Bleak.
“Bleak…. You know the penalty for lying to me I’m sure….”
He said as he put one of his arms over Bleak’s back and pulled him close. Legacy didn’t expect an answer because he knew Bleak did.
“I specifically told you to keep Gargoroth with you until I came to get him did I not?”
But before Bleak could answer Legacy interrupted Him.
“Don’t bother answering that question…”
Then taking his arm from Bleak he sat down.
“You directly disobeyed me Bleak, AND WHAT’S WORSE!? You Lied to me!”
He stated in a loud tone of voice.
Legacy remained calm and still held his smile. His tone of voice lowering once more as he continued.
“I met Tef, earlier on Bleak, and can you guess what she said?...”
Legacy paused as if waiting for a reply, but then once more continued talking before one could be given.
“Needless to say, she ran into you near the Otana territory…. AS you clearly told me just there…. But, as of what I heard, you weren’t spying on them, more so you were tormenting my daughter…”
Pausing once more, an evil grin came to Legacy face as he knew exactly that Bleak understood what he was talking about and knew that Legacy had seen through his worthless excuses.
“Needless to say Bleak, I’m disappointed in you…. Your loyalty and devotion to orders were unsurpassed by most members of the pride… BUT, this little slip up has, well…. Put you in hot water, so to speak…”
Legacy brought a paw up to his chin as if thinking.
“Now the question remains what to do with you…. I certainly can’t have a spy with an imperfect dedication to our cause working for me… what if you were to turncoat? I certainly couldn’t have that….”
He said in a fake shocked tone as his grin grew wider.
“Tell you what Bleak…”
He started.
“I consider myself a reasonable Lion… I’ll give you a sixty second head start….”
His gaze met Bleaks.
“Unless you can give me a reason why I should reconsider………… otherwise….. I hope you can run fast….”
He said in a low, deep maniacal voice.
He wasn’t going to kill Bleak, after all his talents were useful, but he needed to make sure Bleak understood his place and what that meant when dealing with Legacy.

[Kirsui]

Well done Bleak, you idiot! Bleak thought. Even though his expression was still calm, a slight hint of worry could be seen from his eyes. He remained silent all the time Legacy was speaking and a while after he had finished.
He just didn't know what to say.

"I..." he finally started, still unsure of what to say. He tried to pull his thoughts together and calm down.
"I very well know that I did wrong" he said, looking Legacy straight into eyes. "And I very well know I should be punished for what I did. There's no reason why you shouldn't."
Bleak took a deep breath. Why was he talking like that?
Was he trying to act better than he actually was?
"However" he continued after thinking for a moment. "Everyone makes mistakes sometimes. And I will do my best of not making another one."

[Lorien]

While Bleak had been off, Gargoroth had looked around the Jahina pride's den. He didn't meet up with any of the other members as they seemed to be off doing their own things. A smirk came to his face as he looked around the area. What a lively place. He thought there would be more goings on, more comings and goings, what with a war in their midst. He snorted out of his nose, displeased with his current situation. Pondering what to do next, Gargoroth decided that he would scope out his new home and gete to know every nook and cranny of the territory. Knowing these sorts of things could prove useful in times to come perhaps.

So with a jump start, he walked off into the Jahina territory to get to know the place.

[Pulsar]

“Mistake! HA!”
Legacy boomed as he glared at Bleak.
“Everyone may make mistakes Bleak, but you shouldn’t, only fools make them, fools and weaklings….”
Legacy raised a brow at Bleak.
“I had no Idea you considered yourself one of them…. And what makes you think I will give you a second chance to fail me hmm?”
He asked Bleak curiously.
“By the way you have fifty five seconds left… ”
He noted, trying to put Bleak under a bit of pressure to come up with something useful other then excuses. Then a thought came to his mind.
“Very well Bleak, you’ll have your second chance… Oh yes, you will have it indeed…”
Legacy said as he smiled and stood back a bit from Bleak.
“Find Gargoroth, and this time don’t lose him…… Bring him to me, and then I will give you two a special mission….”
He said in a demanding tone as he sat down.
“I’ll be right here waiting….”

[Kirsui]

Deep in his mind Bleak sighed, but once again he didn't complain.
"Very well, if that is what you wish" he replied and then left Legacy alone to the stream. He hid to shadows and walked towards the Jahina caves.
I wonder what that mission will be, he thought. But I'd rather not do anything with other pride members... And Legacy very well knows that. Well, I guess this is how I have to pay for being so careless.

When Bleak reached the caves he took around. But he didn't see Gargoroth anywhere.
"Oh great... Now I'll have to look for him!" he muttered with a sigh. Bleak left the caves and started walkign around the Jahina territory, trying to find Gargoroth somewhere.

After walking a while Bleak thought he saw a glimpse of blue fur.
I hope that is Gargoroth... he thought and left the shadows.
"Gargoroth!" he shouted. "Legacy wants us to meet him... now!"
Bleak started walking towards the direction of the stream, looking back to see if Gargoroth was following him or not.

[Lorien]

Gargoroth lifted his head as he heard his name being called. He turned around to see Bleak standing not too far away. He smirked at being shouted at, but it quickly turned into a grin. Perhaps Legacy wanted to use his talents to help the Jahina's get the upper hand over the others. Now's my chance to show him what I'm really made of... With that thought in mind, he started to follow behind Bleak, but not too closely. He didn't really feel like talking at the moment.

[Kirsui]

Bleak heard steps behind him, knowing Gargoroth was following. He forced to stay as calm as he could, not wanting to show Gargoroth how he really felt at the moment.

After a while of walking Bleak noticed the stream where Legacy was waithing was getting closer. He lifted his head up to see if Legacy was still waiting for them.
And he was.
"I brought him here, as you requested" Bleak said to Legacy when he had reached the stream.

[Pulsar]

Legacy turned around and glared at Bleak and Gargoroth. He didn’t praise Bleak for that. He saw no need to.
“Well now that I have both of you here… Allow me to explain….”
Legacy stood up to his full height.
“We have a bit of a situation….. Well not so much a situation as an opportunity…”
He stared pacing back and forth.
“I have recently come upon some information about the Otana pride that has provided us with a possible window of opportunity to do some damage to their pride….”
Legacy looked back up at the two with a very serious expression.
“It seems that the leader of the Otana is stepping down from his throne soon, and a younger lion will be taking it up…. Unfortunately the lion I was…. “Interrogating” died before I could get any more info from him….”
He paused for a moment.
“I don’t think I should have to tell you what you must do, but seeing as how BLEAK has messed up once before, I’ll make things perfectly clear for you two….”
Taking a step closer to Bleak and Gargoroth, he gave them a look that meant only one thing, if they failed in this mission they should, for their own safety, not return.
“You two are to go to the Otana prides area, and find and kill either both the old leader and the lion that will take his place, but seeing how such a feat would be beyond what you can do…. All I require for you to do if find out where they are, or bring me an Otana that knows….. After that I’ll deal with them myself…”
Legacy took in a deep breath.
“I would send Avatarin with you, but given his current condition I’m not going to…. I trust you two won’t screw this up?”
He said curiously.
“So your orders are clear…. Oh yes and one more thing…. You have my permission to do whatever necessary to do you duty…”
He said in a calm tone, and then he glanced at Gargoroth.
“So be prepared to kill…. No doubt the Otana won’t welcome you with open arms… However, being able to do this with as little attention being drawn as possible will aid us in the future, so avoid a confrontation unless it is unavoidable… which it will be in the case of if you have to bring me back an Otana…..”
Then Legacy walked past them heading deeper into Jahina territory, but stopped just a few feet away and turned around to face them.
“I trust you understand all that you have been told? Otherwise ask now, or be on your way with your mission…”
He noted, giving them a chance to ask a question or two if they didn’t fully understand what to do, though he had made it reasonably clear.

[Kirsui]

Bleak listened closely as Legacy gave the orders. After he had finished Bleak just nodded, showing he had understood what they were supposed to do. He looked at Gargoroth from his eyecorner, waiting to see if he had something to ask.
If Gargoroth had nothing to ask, Bleak was ready to leave with him and take care of the mission.
This needs to be thought thoroly... he thought deep in his mind, already trying to form an idea of how the mission should be done. Though, he would have to talk about that with Gargoroth.

[Lorien]

Gargoroth nodded as well and turned his head to Bleak, waiting for him to lead the way since he knew the area better than he did. This mission seemed easy enough. All they would have to do was find a scared female and scare the information out of her. A male might cause too many problems, but a female would probably give into their requests out of fear.

[Kirsui]

Since Gargoroth seemed to have no questions to make Bleak turned around and started walking towards the Otana lands. For a moment he walked in silence and then turned to look at Gargoroth.
"We propably should try to find a lonely Otana, female if possible" Bleak started. "So lets try to stay unnoticed untill one is found."
Bleak then stopped for a moment.
"Any suggestions? We psopably should try to figure out how to act when we find a lonely Otana."
Bleak stopped speaking, waiting for Gargoroth's reply as they walked closer to the Otana lands.

[Lorien]

Gargoroth thought a moment about their situation. While he was wandering around he had gone to the border lands and looked out upon the Otana territory. There sleeping underneath a tree, he had seen a lone grey lioness. If she was still there, this would be easy. He turned to Bleak with a wicked smile on his face.

"When I was off looking around, I happen to see a lone female Otana underneath a tree, asleep." He paused as if making out the plans in his own head. He then grinned as an idea popped into his head. "All of the Otana's probably know you a mile away. But none of them know who I am." He turned his head in the direction of Otana's lands. "If you stand watch, I can talk to her with ease, acting as to be a wanderer, and get all of the information out of her quite easily." He grinned evily and looked back to Bleak. "And if it doesn't come easily, we'll just bring her back here and force it out of her." Gargoroth looked to Bleak, seeing if the other approved of his plans.

[Kirsui]

Bleak thought about that Gargoroth said for a moment. He had to admit that the blue lion had a point.
"You're right, they know me" he said finally. "You might aswell try that idea. I'll stay at guard. Just give me a sign or something like that if you need help."
Bleak stopped walking and choosed carefully a shadow nearby, dissappearing into it and keeping closely eye on Gargoroth, ready to follow him out of everyones sight.

[Lorien]

Gargoroth nodded, the grin on his face now. This would be easy. Casually, he began to walk in the direction of the Otana territory, his head held high. He was the leader in this operation. He would get the job done right. Being new had it's advantages. Finally, he made it to the border lands and he then continued on into the lands of the Otana. He looked around his surrounding area, looking for the tree he had spotted a while ago. Bingo. He quietly made his way toward it, spotting the same lioness underneath it as well. His grin grew a little wider as he approached. She was still asleep, and he watched her body move in the rhythm of her breathing. He looked back to see if he could still see Bleak, but he couldn't. He was probably hiding in the shadows.

[Kirsui]

Bleak had followed Gargoroth to the Otana lands in the shadows. He kept an eye on the surroundings, in case that other members of the Otana pride would show up. When Gargoroth came to the tree Bleak spotted the grey lioness under it.
Ah, that is Kiala if I'm not badly wrong, he thought. But he didn't move away from the shadows, just kept guarding the area and watching what Gargoroth would do next.

[Lorien]

Gargoroth looked back to the sleeping female. He seemed to recognize her, but couldn't remember why. Oh, he had seen her earlier that day while he was wandering around both prides' lands. He then leaned down to her level and gave her a good poke with his paw. He would play the lost card on her. He gave her another poke and with that one, she woke up. She jumped back, startled at being woken, especially by a large male she had never seen before. Quickly, Kiala backed up against the tree, her body trembling all over. Gargoroth smiled down at her, a quick change from the grin that had played his face moments before.

"It's alright, no need to be frightened." Gargoroth's voice, although still a little booming, had a hint of kindness in it. That was probably from his cub years, when he HAD been kind. "I seem to be lost. Could you tell me where I am?"

Kiala, still trembling, was still trying to back up away from him, despite his kind gestures, but the tree was in her path. She was terrified of the blue lion and she wanted nothing to do with him. She just shook her head as she continued pushing against the tree behind her, her eyes wide.

Gargoroth took a step closer to her, filling the gap that she had created between them. "I'm not going to hurt you. I am just a wanderer who has lost his way." He smiled at her again, but you could tell that this one was just a little forced.

Kiala looked up at his smile, but she was still scared. She didn't like meeting new people, especially big scary ones. She looked up and down the blue lion and saw hints of scars every so often. This made her uneasy so she turned her head away, eyes clenched tightle shut. Why had she come out here alone? She should have stayed in company with Mino and Fire. She wondered what they were doing, but that thought was quickly thrown aside when she heard the male's voice again.

Gargoroth was getting impatient, and he was on his last limb. He'd give her one more chance to comply before he knocked her out to take her back to Legacy. He would know what to do with her to make her talk. "Please, miss, just tell me where I am and where I might find the leader of this pride. I am looking to settle down and join the pridelife that you yourself are apart of. Perhaps we could become good friends?" It was so hard for him to say these things. He had not had a friend since he was a young cub, but he had not seen that lioness since then. He looked down at her, almost pitying her because of what was going to happen. It was a shame that he would have to hurt such a pretty lioness who was scared to death.

Kiala looked up at him again. He seemed to be nice, but could she trust him? She didn't think that she could, seeing as she didn't really trust anybody. Now's my chance.. she thought. She'll make a run for it and escape from him. That way, if he's telling the truth or if he's not, she'll be safe and away from him. She sprung into action, but as she went to run, she ran straight into his muscular chest. Gargoroth had expected such a thing and had been quick to his feet to stop her.

"Trying to run, are we?" Now his cruel side was coming out. He had had enough of this. "You aren't going anywhere, little missy." With that, his eyes narrowed into slits and a slight growl escaped him. "It would have been better for you to have talked..." He looked around to make sure that no one was watching before swinging his paw, claws extended, to her face. Solid contact, knocking her out cold, but not before she let out a roar of pain. Blood trickled down her fur from the gashes his claws had caused. Gargoroth snorted, shaking his head. "Too easy..." He grabbed her roughly by the scruff of her neck and threw her onto his back. Then he headed toward the area where Bleak was waiting, but he could not see him.

[Kirsui]

Bleak had wathed the whole thing happen from his hide.
Now I know what Legacy might have seen in him, he thought. Gargototh was now carrying Kiala on his back. Bleak took the last look around before coming out from the shadows.
"Nicely done" he said to Gargoroth, grinning a bit as he gave a quick look for Kiala. Then he looked around again.
"Ok, lets head back to our territory before someone starts to miss her" he said. "If someone happens to see us before we reach the Jahina lands, I'll stop to slow them down, ok?"
Bleak started walking towards the Jahina lands, keeping closely eye on the surroundings, in case that anyone from Otana would show up.

[Lorien]

Gargoroth nodded as he listened to the rest of the plan. "Alright. Let's hurry." With that, making sure that the lioness was secure on his back, he leaped into a run. He was soon within the Jahina territory where he slowed to a walking pace, looking back to see if Bleak was behind him.

[Kirsui]

Bleak had followed just behing Gargoroth, making sure no one from the Otana was near. Now that they were back at the Jahina territory he relaxed a bit.
Now, we just have to find Legacy somewhere... he thought.
"I'm not sure if Legacy is still at the stream, but lets start walking towards it, in case that he still is there" he said.
Or, when knowing Legacy, he'll find us, Bleak thought, walking towards the stream.

[Lorien]

"The stream...Alright." Gargoroth followed behind Bleak, looking around for Legacy at the same time. He wondered if he would be pleased with them. He sure hoped so...he didn't want to dissapoint Legacy on his first mission. Then, he would never prove himself to the lion he now looked up to.

[Pulsar]

“Well done….”
Said legacy in a pleased tone of voice as he emerged from some nearby bushes with a smile on his face.
“I must say I had doubts about your success, but you have clearly proved me wrong….”
Legacy at first didn’t take any notice of the lioness on Gargoroth’s back.
“Tell me, what news have you of the King or his future predecessor….”
He asked as he approached them.

[Lorien]

Gargoroth was startled by Legacy's sudden emergance. He soon shook of the initial shock, and nodded his head. "The lioness would not talk. She seemed to be too frightened." He the set her down on the ground, showing her to Legacy. "But I've brought her back for interogation. I'm sure that you will be able to make her talk, Sir." He looked down at the grey lioness, pitying her for what she would be going through.

[Pulsar]

Legacy looked at the lioness with a slightly surprised look, as though he wasn’t expecting them to bring an Otana back. Then he looked at Gargoroth as he finished speaking.
“I’m sure I’ll be able to get something out of her…. I haven’t met an Otana I couldn’t get information out of….”
He said as an evil grin appeared on his face.
“Tell me…. What is her name?”
He asked curiously as he walked up to her slowly and looked down at her, examining her.