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Nkosazana was on her way back to her den. The night had been full of surprises and some disappointments. The best part had been she'd actually spoken to the king. Well it hadn't been more than a "yes your royal highness," but she'd still spoken! That the king had given her a specific task for him had thrilled her, despite the more sinister nature of that request that Nko tried to brush off.
The down side being the two idiots who'd been assigned with her. The red lioness could only shake her head in despair. At least Jiang would be with her. The pair had gone for a quick hunt after the group had met and discussed their plans for the following evening. Now Jiang had gone off to do who knew what, probably find his favorite perch now that his belly was full.
Seeing her den in sight, Nko put on a burst of speed and called out to her mate as she entered. "Hashsha! I'm some great news!" Only it wasn't her mate who greeted her.
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The young lioness had come to her parent's den in the hopes of some guidance. The situation in the pride was becoming dire. Manyara had hoped to speak with her father or siblings. Her ears perked as she heard pawsteps approaching. Except those paws belonged to her mother. She schooled her face into a more pleasant expression before Nko saw.
"Hello mother. Father isn't here, but I'd be delighted to hear your news." The young female wondered what could have excited her mother so. Only something big for sure. She got a sinking pit in her stomach and a sour taste at the back of her throat.