Avoiding the Inevitable (Moon)

[lapara]

I'm not gonna stop. Not gonna stop till I get my shot. That's who I am, that is my plan, will I end up on top?

His siblings did not want to be here.

Laela found ways to hide herself. She was apparently scared of Izaray. He had no idea why. Holitorn seemed to hate him for bringing him here. He had a feeling that something had happened in the past. And they seemed to be able to read each other's minds because they both seemed to know what to say to agree with each other when they tried to convince him to leave. Only talk of revenge would quell them. "Soon."[/i] He would say. "Soon we will take over. But we must wait for the right moment. When Ezhno is weak and the pride's loyalties are wavering. Then we will throw out all of the evil ones in this pack. But now is not the right time."[/i]

There was no way he was going to get rid of all of them. Only the potential threats. Ezhno and Acketecka. And maybe Holitorn depending on whether or not he objected to Izaray.

Jasninon really liked Izaray. Every time he saw her with that little white freak, he hated him more. He couldn't give her up without a fight. He would cast his own family out into the cold alone rather then lose her.

As the sun blanketed his back, he stood out in the grasslands, waiting for something prey-like to come near him. And speak of the devil, he smelt Izaray coming. He tried to pretend like he hadn't. Like he hadn't been hoping this would happen.[/color]

[Moon]

"I catch you one more time, and your both dead." With a sweep of her tail and a last growl, Izaray turned away from the two females, both of them probably just two moons younger than her, with her paws leaving behind a trail of blood. Their blood.

The now older lioness had grown out of her cub-like stature and finally found her own way to deal with things without the help of daddy, though he could always be called on if his assistance was needed. This was part of the reason why Izaray had slapped the two fools with her claws digging deep. They had been gossiping, loudly, about her and how she was all bark, no bite. Well, by the looks of their terrified faces, that was very not true.

The female continued on, deciding on taking a shortcut by skirting the grasslands towards camp. Before she could take a few steps though, she spotted one of the residing males in the pride. Jasninon. He wasn't as bad as Izaray had first thought him to be, but nowhere near as lovely as her Ackacheta. Ezhno obviously had their future planned out together, for them to become the royal couple, but there was always Jasninon in the background, arousing thoughts of a different future. She had confidence that the two males would battle each other for her affections, but she would choose Ackacheta without a doubt. The two had been through a lot and she was sure that he now loved her; whether she felt the same she was still debating, but her feelings, nontheless, were strong.

Izaray padded over to Jasninon, a teasing smile placed on her lips. "Well, well, look who's all out and about. You're looking rather.. fit, today," she complimented, pausing to take in his tall frame, muscled body, and smooth coat. His mane was coming in nicely, farther along than Ackacheta's, but Jasninon was about seven months older than him. Izaray sighed mentally at the prospect. She and Jasninon? It seemed almost wrong.

[reborn890]

Konta saw Izarey his sister.
Konta started running around and play around he then said "Dude and Deudettes look at the amazing Konta!" Konta jumped high in the sky but he then fell down "Dang that sucked yo." Konta then went to the big male lion 4 week old Konta looked at him like he was really powerful.
Konta then lost interst and tought Ackecheta was stronger and mightyer.
Konta then roared for fun his roar was so little he was still a little cub.
Konta then layed down waiting for his dd and mom to come out.

[Bhu ♥ Irwin]

OOC//: .x.Moon.x. I decided to play up Ezhno in this thread a bit before tackling Ackecheta. He's out hunting, we'll say

Gaze dark, I found myself observing my youngest son. He squawked his strange chatter amongst my favored child, and this image I found intolerable. The young male spoke like that of a rouge, using slang I could not allow dignified Izaray to witness. Of course, I was already hesitant with my son. He was, in fact, a male, so far lower on my mercy chain. Ackecheta is allowed because him and Izaray were rather close, not to mention him and I had formed a sort of guarded friendship. And then Jasninon...
That male was lucky. Without a doubt I demanded he'd be gone in a year, and then was over a year ago now. My rage wanted to shred the warrior, the alpha in me needing to defeat those who are not the heir to my throne. But Izaray, even now, was showing obvious interest. Cruel curiousity demanded I watch Izaray's pairs battle for her heart. The only problem was, the only thing keeping me from kicking the younger of the two males away so as to make the decision easier and less emotional for my daughter, was the lone fact that Ackecheta did love her, while Jasninon, without a doubt, wanted nothing more than to rule a pride.
Finally climbing to my feet, I approached the threesome with agitated eyes. My bulk towered above even the eldest of the group, for my age surpassed all three. I first looked to Konta, tail flicking in frustration. "You won't make it another day with an ego so large, dimwitted son. It is one thing to show dominance, another to show ignorance." Then, dismissing the rat, I looked to Jasninon with a guarded expression. "Your time in Akando has run longer than was originally agreed upon." My eyes split to include both my daughter and the threat. "I need some reason why I should not run you from my lands, Jasninon." My tone was bored, buisness-like. I wanted my daughter happy, and if she fought to keep Jasninon in the pride, even only slightly, I would not deny her that right.

[Moon]

Jasninon leaving.. It was a prospect I hadn't considered in the time after his year in the pride had been marked, I had thought that Ezhno would just wait for Jasninon and Ackacheta to make a fight for alpha. Did I want that? Did I want Jasninon to leave and never make a strike at Ackacheta, or did I want him to push my pale lion aside and steal my heart away, as well as my pride? No, it was an obvious choice. Ackacheta was my one and only, i would always choose him, I had already decided this. Ackacheta was, and always would be, my true love no matter how vulnerable it made me to mistakes when it came to his welfare.

I took a step closer to my father, ignoring my new brother (I curled my lip in disgust at him) and trying to avoid Jasninon's piercing gaze that had the power to change my mind over his leaving. "I believe you are right, Ezhno. I have no reason to want Jasninon to stay, so I must let fate happen." With what seemed like uncanny power, I turned to the male with an emotionless face, my gaze hard. "Your time here has run out, we gave you a year, that is what you got. It was nice to know you, Jasninon," she bid him farewell, stepping back to let Ezhno have plenty of room. I felt a twinge in my heart, just a tiny one, as I looked at the male's face. I had known him a year, watched as he grew from the juvenile that I had hated to this powerful young male that had such an excellent quality to him. I would have to admit, I might miss him.

But I would never let anyone know that. My Ackacheta came first, it was as simple as that.

[Bhu ♥ Irwin]

OOC//: Even with Izaray's words, Ezhno is going to let Jasninon stay until after the war. Ezhno, once Jasninon and him are alone, will lie and say Jasninon will get the pride and Izaray if he helps fight the war against Zonta. Ezhno, however, is already scheduled to die at the paw of Blaze right after the war, leaving the story between Izaray and her two boys to carry on from there

[Moon]

OOC: I'll mis Ezhno, but with Izaray as Head Huntress and making an extreme choice between Ackacheta and Jasninon, that's bound to be über fun XD

[reborn890]

Konta heared what his dad said.
And he also saw his siter ignore him.
Konta then roared "One day i am going to be alpaha like my dad yo it ain't funny."
Konta then ran to Izarey and starter running around her and he was jumping up and down.
He wanted to play so badly that he was jumping really high.

[lapara]

Jasninon looked up as Izaray addressed him. The comment caught him by surprise. How exactly was he supposed to respond to THAT? He wished to tell her that she looked beautiful today, not that she wasn't every day, but he knew that that would not go over well. Luckily, or perhaps not quite so luckily, her little brother came bounding up. He was the basic description of a young cub. Convinced he could do anything. Man did he hate cubs like that. He just looked at the small thing as it came up to them and started leaping into the air.

Ezhno came up to him and somehow he knew that this was not a friendly visit. He realized that it had been a year since he had come to the pride. Flashing back to the day he came, he realized that the leader was coming to kick him out. A quick glance at Izaray and then back to the giant lion coming this way. Ezhno first dismissed his younger son, to the relief of Jasninon.

And then was his turn. He heard the sharp words of the Alpha and his brain spun. How would he do this? Should he try to take over Akando now? Would he have time to get Holitorn and Laela? Was he strong enough on his own? Would Izaray hate him forever if he attacked her father? Even if it was to stay with her? No. Wait. That wasn't right. He wasn't staying here for her. It was to have a pride. Wasn't it?

He turned to the female who he remembered back when he came he only had interest in for getting closer to her dad. After her earlier comment he had a feeling that she had some small feelings for him and might help him just a little with her father. He gazed at her as if trying to make the words come out of her mouth. She did in fact talk, but the words that escaped were the opposite of what he wanted.

The wave of pain hit him. She didn't even hate him. She was just indifferent. She did not like him at all. His eyes blurred up a bit and then cleared again. He forced the pain back down deep inside himself. When she looked at him, her expression confirming his suspicions, she simply said it was good to know him. "Isaray..."[/i] He whispered, then looked toward the leader after a moment. All emotion gone from his face, his talent for smooth talking into getting his way came into use. "Well then. I guess I should go get my siblings right? After all, you wouldn't want them here either I presume. Such a shame. This pride could have benefited from us. Laela is really good with strategy. Holitorn and me are actually pretty strong. Not as strong as you of course. I guess that talent won't go into the war that you're planning soon." He said slightly sarcastically, then to all seriousness again, "You don't want to do that do you? Why don't you keep us around until after the war? Seems like you would benefit. Personally I don't really care." The last bit was a lie.

Annoyance pulsed through him as he realized that the little cub hadn't left yet and now started jumping around Izaray. He turned to the cub. "Hey dude." He said, shuddering at the last bit despite his sarcasm. "I seriously wouldn't test your leader's patience if I were you."[/color]


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[Bhu ♥ Irwin]

Destiny: A tyrant's authority for crime and a fool's excuse for failure.

My little girl spoke with the wisdom of a ruler, bringing a cold smile to my agitated expression. Eyes turning to Jasninon, I tried to take in his words over Konta's. But the little rat broke my last nerve, forcing me to throw out a massive paw and swipe him away. Forgetting the older children for a moment, I towered over the runt I had just hit.

"Leave Izaray alone, you worthless flea. Go to the other females, they might be able to tolerate you." I reconized Jasninon's warning to my son only moments before, laughing cruelly in his direction. Looking at the yearling, I nodded with cold eyes. "You have a good head on your shoulders to warn the fly as you did." Wiping away my smile, I took on a more serious expression, To one, I could almost seem bipolar. I'd been serious, amused, infuriated, amused again, and now serious once more-- all in just the few moments that'd passed since my approaching the children.

"I will consider your proposal, Jasninon. For now, you and your siblings may continue to reside here. You will have my answer by morning, this I assure you." The idea flipped in my head, having been sitting there for over a month now. The only thing keeping me hesitant about simply allowing Jasninon and his siblings stay and fight our war is the lone fact that the war will weaken me, thus heightening the chance of Jasninon leading a successful rebellion. But we needed claws that were willing to shred-- and Annora had spent many months training Jasninon and his siblings.

[Moon]

I closed my eyes, barely hearing my name whispered from Janinon's mouth. 'This is harder for me than you think, no matter how much I know it's wrong, I can't help but care for you,' is what she desperately wanted and needed to tell him, but it just wasn't possible. There was nothing that could ever bring her and Jasninon together, especially not herself. Not while Ackacheta was constantly on her mind and tattooed permanently on her heart. But the two males were talking now, I had to put my thoughts to the present situation.

I didn't know how to react. Jasninon was always so sure of himself in these situations, that I knew, but I didn't know that he had the capability to change Ezhno's mind so quickly. Of course, we were in jeopardy of losing our precious little water supply, so that might have something to do with it anyway. But still, I was surprised and slightly impressed at how well Jasninon handled himself. He was very clever.

'Stop it.' Izaray glared at herself, mentally, and looked away, over to her absolutely annoying brother. How could her parents actually have another cub? And one this.. irritating? Izaray growled at the pest and was glad to see that both Jasninon and Ezhno shared her hostile behavior toward him. Someone needed to teach him proper language and the right way to address teh future of this pride. He would be the first to go when she was Head Huntress. Anabi was obviously neglecting her duties to teach the juvenile creature.

The barest hint of a smile fluttered on my lips, but I quickly turned it into my usual smirk. I would only show my feelings on Jasninon staying as wanting to win the upcoming battle. Nothing more, nothing less. I would have to come to terms with Jasninon's presence being gone, and I would start by dispatching myself from his hold.

[reborn890]

Konta got hit by his father's swipe.
It was really strong.Konta was a cheerful child but he had Ehzno's blood in him.
Konta was not the cheerful cub anymore this rarely happend to him.
Konta showed his claws and theeth and he then said "I dont know who you are Jasninon but remember i may kill you!"
Konta then had a smirk in his face he then licked his lips and looked at Jasninon with a cold face.
Konta then growled and said "Stop it Konta you are not like this!"
Konta's evilness was gone Konta then looked at his father and said "Dad you may have hit me but remember my will wont faid away." Konta didn't move from where he was he stayed there looking with fiery angry determined eyes.

[lapara]

Jasninon's insides unclenched as Ezhno told him he had another day. He might be able to come up with something. He would not be cast out into the central lands without any plan. And he would make sure he was near his siblings all tomorrow. He accepted he had become fond of those two. Who knows what the leader would do with them if he was not allowed to come near the pride and they had no idea what had happened to him. He kept his cool appearance. "Thank you." He shrugged out, referring to the earlier compliment.

DIO that cub was annoying! And stupid. Even he wasn't so stupid as to stay around when Ezhno has slapped him. In harsh whispers he said, "You STUPID cub. You are going to die FAR before I am. I wouldn't be so smug if I were you. If you want to stay alive you should run back to your mommy and stay out of our fur. Seriously.". Rolling his eyes, away from the small one, he looked at Ezhno while turning to go back to the camp to see if he was allowed to go.


Word Count: 192

[Bhu ♥ Irwin]

OOC//: I apologize ahead of time for shortness

My eyes kept a firm grasp on the yearling, watching as he turned to go back to camp. With a silent nod, I gave my permission, then I too turned away. Head held high, I gave a finally glance of disinterest to Konta before storming mightly into the heated landscape, towards the Zonta border. I had no clear destination, but the risen dust marked where I had been. Boredom would be my guide. Boredom was always my guide--but the battle would change that.

[Moon]

Left alone with Jasninon, my heart hammered against my chest, a hummingbird trying to escape it's imprisonment inside a cage, longing for the rush of flight. Alone, I could say anything, do anything. And that was exactly what I feared. I backed up a pace, clenching my jaw to keep my mouth shut. But these words still escaped into the tense silence between us.

"I.. I'm so-.. I'll see you around," I turned on my heel, heat rushing my face, I could feel myself going red. So stupid.. So incredibly stupid I was.

As I trotted across the land, I made myself a promise, for the good of my pride, Jasninon, Ackacheta, my father, and myself. I would never be alone with Jasninon, I would stay away from him at all costs, spend all possible time with Ackacheta. No longer would I take time to drink in his features or fantasize moments alone. I would devote myself to my Ackacheta, leave no room for doubts.

If only my Ackacheta would miraculously appear beside me..