[ORP] New life in the land of Bones

[Kaliforneum]

Ifunci gave the cub at his paws a nuzzle, drawing her to safety between his paws. Two cubs named after Jasiri. It was perfect. Still more to remember him by. As if these small bundles of trouble weren't enough.

"Those are great names Ilanga!" Ifunci couldn't wait until they were old enough to actually understand their names and respond to them.

The Ahluke turned up to grin at Nomvula. He couldn't believe that she thought he was the father. "Hi there, Nomvula." He greeted, forgoing his name as Ukungcola has already provided it for him. "You must be new. I'm only an Ahluke. We don't, uh..." The male coughed, clearing his throat. "Well we just help out the females. Hunting. And cub-sitting." Which now he would actually get the chance to do, hopefully.

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CaliWolfe

Tanakako

belloblossom

Andranis

 

[Andranis]

Imvula found herself smiling broadly at the names. "They're simply perfect!" She settled down, flanking her sister on the other side. Between them, they would surely form a good barrier to keep wandering cubs close by. She flicked her gaze to Nomvula, giving a smile, then to Ifunci. Her smile only grew, filled with warmth as she watched him interacting with his new siblings. She tried her best to not giggle like a silly fool at trying to explain what an Ahluke did, but then she was distracted by movement. "I spy more company!"

Indeed, more company was coming. Gabedi had heard about Ilanga's cubs being sired by Jasiri, and he felt a keen interest to see to them. One could call it wanting to see just what he was protecting, to feel a stronger sense of doing so. To see them meant protecting them felt more tangible, more direct than simply his presence protecting their presence. If any of that made sense.

Naturally, when he'd gotten word that they had arrived and Ilanga had them out and about already, he wanted to go see. It wasn't hard to find them, either - Just look for the gathering of lionesses and Ifunci amid them! As he got closer, he noticed a pair of eyes watching him intently. He was expecting some trepidation at his presence, though, so put on a friendly smile. "Good day, ladies and Ifunci! I heard Ilanga's cubs had arrived and was curious to see them! May I partake in welcoming them into this world?"

Tanakako

CaliWolfe

Kaliforneum

belloblossom

 

[Kaliforneum]

Esasile had trailed behind the others coming up to see the new cubs. There were plenty of the little ones running around the pride, but these were the last of Jasiri's cubs. It was almost like the final end of a season and the beginning of a new one, with new Abaholi and a new Inselelo. And it seemed off to a rather productive start.

"A fine litter, Ilanga. May they grow strong." The older female purred. The pride would need them to grow up strong in order to feed their growing numbers.

She gave the other huntresses small nods in greetings. "It seems the whole pride will need to take shifts watching all these cubs, lest they go wandering out to get snatched up by hungry crocodiles." She chuckled. A serious matter made light by joking. There were plenty of watchful eyes and eager paws willing to help.








Ifunci gave Gabedi a respectful nod as he approached. It was always wonderful to see a familiar face having returned to the pride. Plus Gabedi had helped during those awful rogue attacks just a few months ago. The young male was happy to have him back around the pride.

Ifunci shot a look over at Imvula and stuck his tongue out at her good naturedly. It wasn't his fault that trying to explain his position to a Busisa was...ah...a little awkward for him. Besides, him, siring cubs? That was just so...no thank you. He'd stick to just baby sitting them.

The Ahluke greeted Chiko warmly. "Hopefully soon! I'm just as anxious as you are." Ifunci giggled. "We just have to make sure they're old enough to keep up with everybody. They're still a little clumsy. See?" He gestured to the young female crawling over his paws, giving her a comforting lick when her mewling returned.

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AstoriaFallen

Andranis

Tanakako

 

[Tanakako]

Ilanga smiled at Ifunci, pleased. He was a sweet male, and despite him being older than her cubs and not related to her own family, she felt kind of... motherly over him. She didn;t analize the emotino, she was content to feel so about the guy who would be her chief baby-stter, if his current level of fasination with the cubs continued.

Turing to look at Umvula she grinned. "Thanks." She felt better with her sister close and acting as an active cub-blocker. Maybe she would even get some rest soon, especially with all these eyes and ears near by to watch the cubs. Between her own family, Ifunci and her pride sisters, she felt safe enough to stop worrying constantly. Supressing a broad yawn the robust female looked up as Gabedi arrived. her grin was as broad as her yawn had been, though she didn't stand as currently one cub was climpbing up her belly in an attempt to scale the lofty heights of her back. "Greetings Inselelo Gabedi." She welcomed him, her tone warm and welcoming. He may have been the reason her Jasiri had left the pride, but she had heard good things about the male and was willing to give him the benifit of the doubt.

As more and more lions arrived Ilanga chuckled to herself. She hadn;t though so many would be interested, after all she herself was quite the pride loner, always out with her bird Idla. But cubs had that way of being interesting, especially the very young. She didn't mind at all of course, she had been the one to bring them back to the pride after all. Another massive yawn escaped her as a little dark cub some what older than her own fluffballs andered over. "Hello there. I am sure you were, but they will grow up to be like you soon. Then you can all play." She replied, fighting the waves of sleep that were trying to consume her.

Looking up as an older and more authorative voice spoke from behind the cub, she grinned at Esasile. "Thank you." She nodded with the lioness' assessment and looked about at her visitors. "We seem to have plenty of help for it." She agreed. Letting her head drop she heaved a long sigh, happy and content. With the many voices all around, and her sisters close, Ilanga slipped away into much needed sleep. Knowing her ltitle family was completely safe.



((Ilanga is done. But feel free to keep rping if you want or need post counts.))