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Posted: Tue Nov 10, 2009 1:32 pm
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The world was still new to the shining star that was Shiva, her eyes and ears only just opened to reveal a strange and overwhelmingly wondrous world full of sounds and sights that were, at times, mind boggling. Not that the tiger striped cub had traveled far yet, still too new to have made her way much further than the edge of her family's den. There at the mouth of the cavern, wide, round eyes observed everything around her with an inquisitive delight.
One such morning would find Tariq and O'tep's youngest daughter asleep in the sun after teetering on unsteady legs to greet the day. Tiny frame balled under heated shafts of light away from her siblings after she had spent some time observing the daily routine of her pride always searching in hopes of a glimpse of her papa. Today though, Shiva had wondered where her mother was for she'd woken up amongst siblings and half siblings they were alongside the marsh colored Ukoo, but no mom!
It had been while awaiting O'tep's return that the cub's eyes had grown heavy and the warmth which settled over her pelt made it hard to remain awake. Little paws twitched with fitful dreams despite the ease of the day, anxious for her mother to return home.
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Posted: Wed Nov 18, 2009 3:17 am
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Posted: Wed Nov 18, 2009 8:02 pm
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Posted: Sat Jan 16, 2010 12:20 am
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While O'Tep was lost in her reverie, Shiva was content to be appeased with her mother's affection, greedily soaking up the independent attention she received at the moment. With so many siblings afoot it was hard to get any time alone with her mother and as such the little beybanu-to-be took advantage of every opportunity she could snag. Shivering in response to the warmth of her mother's touch as rough tongue combed over the fur along her backside, rolling to stretch out on her belly, tiny paws extended as far as they could reach over her mother's forearm, rear legs stuck out behind her while her tail flicked lazily.
It was silly of O'Tep to think that it wouldn't be acknowledged when she went missing or even that she wouldn't be missed. Huffing a breath that caused tiny frame to swell and then collapse rather suddenly in dismay in response to her mother's words almost distressed by them and scolding quietly. You shouldn't leave me by myself, momma! I could get hurt or even worse, someone could try and steal me!
It was evident by the tone of her voice that the latter would have been far more likely and horrifying, after all who wouldn't have wanted such a beautiful and endearing daughter as Shiva? Surely she was the envy of all the Pads who wished their daughters were as lovely and talented as she and certainly all the banu in the pride must have bowed their heads in shame that they had not produced offspring as glorious as O'Tep's precious angel. Not the least bit conceited this was, oh no. Lingering on the thought of being carted away by one of the other males of the pride the pale striped cub chuffed indignantly, her papa would have made any pad foolish enough to get such an idea in his head pay with his life. Bobbing her head soundly, she was certain of it. Finally lifting her voice to her mother as she was bathed. Reprimanding, but also holding an underlying touch of fear. She loved her mother even if she was inexperienced and the idea of being taken away from her made Shiva's chest hurt. You should be more careful next time!
...cause I don't want to be taken away.
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Posted: Sat Jan 23, 2010 12:33 pm
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Posted: Tue Jan 26, 2010 6:18 pm
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Shiva practically gasped at her mother's reassurance it should have been comforting to hear, but the youth could only feel offended by such a notion. No one would take her?! Lies!! Shiva was a shining star! A brilliant and beautiful beybanu! Everyone would take her! They would fight each other for her! The desire and envy of all! Someday O'tep would see that, for now, perhaps she had too many other things on her mind to realize she had struck such a vein of self consciousness within her daughter. Small cheeks puffed, poutingly, as the tuft of her sprouting forelock was gently groomed followed by the rest of her pale coat, very much like her mother's.
White toed paws would eventually press against her mother's maw, pushing her back as she rolled beneath the grooming finally deciding to protest out loud when the nagging thought persisted beyond her capability to ignore it. I could too get stolen, momma! Not by strangers... c-cuz papa would never let a stranger get inside our pride.. but a pad could come along and snap me up for his harem!
Shiva gave a wise, knowing nod as if she'd witnessed such an event first hand. They would hear how beautiful and what a good banu I am come and whisk me away!
There was an almost dreamy look in lavender hues. Apparently she had listened to one too many of the Sultan's fanciful stories. Her head full up with the perfect life and handsome pad that waited her in her future. A proud, powerful lion, just like her papa. Shaking away the lingering affects of her distant thoughts, it was all forgotten at the mention of traveling to the watering hole with her mother. Trilling and wagging her hind paws with excitement at the very prospect with glee. Yes! Yes! Yes! I want to go momma! Can we go now?!
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Posted: Wed Jan 27, 2010 4:51 pm
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Posted: Mon Feb 07, 2011 9:26 pm
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Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2012 5:17 pm
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