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Post by TwilightChaser on Apr 9, 2008 19:07:58 GMT -5
Marek twitched his nose and sniffled when he felt a tickle to it. Without hesitation, he raised a paw and scratched. As soon as he felt something else, he panicked. "What is this?" he asked aloud. He had gotten it into his eyes. Squinting, he was able to see the water bank near him, so he ran and splashed in, getting the mud off. He arose, his mane stuck down to the rest of his fur, and saw Jade looking to him. He chuckled, remembering his new friend out here. "You sneaky cat." he called to her.
He made his way back to her side, all water clinging down on him. With a smirk, he shook out all the water, making sure she got some on her as well. "Well, another day. How're feeling this morning?" he asked, looking to her paw again.
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Post by lionqueen on Apr 9, 2008 19:13:40 GMT -5
Jade chuckled. The water was splashing all over. "My paw feels a Bit better" She said. "Last night I saw a grouping of stars....that..looked...like......us."
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Post by TwilightChaser on Apr 9, 2008 19:19:31 GMT -5
Marek blushed. "Well, i've seen a lot of different things they can look like. It's still really neat though." He sat on his haunches and groomed himself with his tongue, straightening out the messes in his fur and mane.
"Well, i'm going to be hunting today, but I think first we can do a little walk," he sat up and began to walk, being beside her to remain her support. "and some talk. I would love to get to know you more." Which he did want to. The first other lion to be his company in a long time.
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Post by lionqueen on Apr 9, 2008 19:22:41 GMT -5
Jade smiled as the handsome young lion walked beside her. "Ok" She said, "I was born in a large pride. Never wanted, kicked out. That's pretty much all there is to know." She said.
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Post by TwilightChaser on Apr 9, 2008 19:33:00 GMT -5
"Sorry to hear that. Must be tough for you at times." was all he could really say. He didn't want to ask or upset her on anything.
"I was part of a pride until a short time ago. They wanted me there, but I couldn't live with them. I chose not to." He looked off to his own while he walked. "I'll leave explaining that to another time." He could feel the savanna sun dry his fur and mane now. "So, do you like this place well enough? Beautiful views out here, aren't there?" He looked to her. "Sorry, I may not be great at small talk."
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Post by lionqueen on Apr 9, 2008 19:37:14 GMT -5
Jade chuckled. "This place is fabulous." She said, "Do you even know where you are going to hunt?" She asked.
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Post by TwilightChaser on Apr 9, 2008 19:46:49 GMT -5
He chuckled back. "Well, that's partly why we are walking around here. I'm trying to spot some herds around here." He smiled to her. "You get to free dinner, and a show."
With time, he led her up to the hilltop spots where he normally would watch the herds graze. He helped her sit down. "All right, we have some gazelle down there. Sit tight and enjoy the show." he smiled once more before slinking down to the dry grass so it was hard to see him. He slowly crawled down to the floor level and watched the few gazelle that had arrived. For a few minutes, he sat still, looking at them, making sure they did not see him. Then, with a burst of energy, he pounced and took ones neck in his clutch. He rolled it over with his paws and felt it go limp.
Suddenly he appeared back up at the hilltop where Jade waited, dragging the gazelle with him. He sat it down. "Fresh meal, caught and delivered just for you." He bowed on his front legs. "Now, let's eat!" He sat next to her as they dug into the meal.
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Post by lionqueen on Apr 9, 2008 19:51:23 GMT -5
Jade chuckled, "Very good show!" She smiled at him and began to eat.
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Post by TwilightChaser on Apr 9, 2008 20:15:14 GMT -5
"Glad you enjoyed it." He smiled. He wasn't afraid to admit now that he was trying to impress her.
"So, did you plan to stay around this area, or stay alone like this?" he asked as they ate. "Even if we're strong, still we're kinda weak by ourselves." he ate a bit more. "I would hate to think what may have happened to you if no one was around yesterday." He looked at her for a minute, before taking a last bite.
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Post by lionqueen on Apr 10, 2008 5:23:04 GMT -5
"Actually, I'd like to stay with you for awhile." She said, smiling.
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Post by TwilightChaser on Apr 10, 2008 13:28:18 GMT -5
He smiled back. "As would I."
They spent the next few days with each other. Getting to know each other better, and having each other for support. He really enjoyed her company a lot. Talking to her, being at her side, hunting for her - he loved doing that all. He began to think after some time, "Been a few since I have shown emotion like this for another." but then he thought "Well, this has been the first I have really interacted with anyone in so much time."
It had been about six days now, and the sun was setting. Marek helped lead Jade back to the stream spot where they slept. Watching her limp on three legs, he had a sudden thought. "Jade, it's been a few since you've even tried walking on that bad paw. I'd say give it a try now, okay?" He smiled and gave a rub at her side.
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Post by lionqueen on Apr 10, 2008 13:46:42 GMT -5
She smiled and put her paw to the ground. She flinched slightly, but kept it to the ground. "It hurts a little, but it's much better." She said, smiling. She walked around a bit to get used to it and then layed down next to a tree.
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Post by TwilightChaser on Apr 11, 2008 3:21:04 GMT -5
Marek smiled watching Jade finally able to walk on all fours again. All these days of being her support helped out, and as he had begun to see, he liked being with her. He looked back to see her sat under a tree. He padded over next to her and sat. He gave a sigh, knowing what he may have to ask.
"Jade. Now that you are able to fully walk again, you don't need me." He still smiled, not wanting to show any fear. "So, I was wondering if you are going to leave, or stay around here?"
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Post by lionqueen on Apr 11, 2008 5:42:52 GMT -5
Jade did not want to leave, she liked Marek, maybe a little to much for only six days, but still. "I actually.....I wanted to.... you know... stay with you." She said slowly. She never felt this way for a male lion, but Marek was nice and handsome. She sighed queitly and waited for his reply.
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Post by TwilightChaser on Apr 11, 2008 13:55:50 GMT -5
Marek sighed in relief and smiled. "Well, in truth that was what I was hoping you'd say." He layed down and looked to the setting sun. "You are a beautiful lioness, and so much fun to be around." He then looked to her. "I normally wouldn't let anyone else get near me, but you changed that."
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