The dark lioness found a spot she liked, shaded by a plant near the skeletal remains of some long-gone prey beast. As she prepared to lay down, she sent out a chuffing call to her cubs - Three little girls, so far all robust. The oldest, Zeltzin, had shown the signs and symptoms of the pride's illness, only for it to go away. Every day she didn't show any more signs was another that proved she was immune. Taya'mfupa dreaded that, knowing what it meant, but for now... She got one more day with her cubs. As she lay down, she smiled and watched them. "I want you all to stay within sight of me... Okay?"
Zeltzin dutifully followed her mother, expression happy. Her world so far was the pride, and she had no idea how it would soon change, but for now she was happy in her obliviousness, in not knowing. Ignorance was bliss, as it were. When they came to a stop, she sat down, listening to her mother's words. "Yes, Mama." She then went to explore the skeleton, finding it perfect to crawl under. She peeked out of the ribs, eyes dancing before she lay down to wait for a sister to pounce on. It was, for now, the perfect hiding place! It just needed a bit of a pelt on it...Ovarian Paint
Celestial Requiem
