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Zephyr had been about to reply when he heard Kura. The lionesses would be weak from birthing and the food should help bring their strength back up. He walked over to the zebra's body and then glanced out the entrance of the den. Opening his maw, there was no smell of other predators around so the hyenas were really gone. The air was damp from the rain. The earth smelled fresh. The rain had finally stopped but it was night anyway. After the scorching sun of the next day, the ground would be dry again. He tore off two haunches off the carcass. The first he gave to Naomi placing it near her head. His amber gaze spotted one cub and the dead cubs in a corner. The white lion noted that the cub's pelt looked like his own: snow white. It was different though because it had shadow black stripes like that of a tiger. He passed by and then carried the other haunch near Kura. The male placed the meat near her head and then took a glance at her cubs. There were three cubs altogether and they looked fat which meant they were healthy. He stood there wearily, knowing that females tended to be a little snappy when he was near their cubs.

Naomi looked relieved that Zephyr had given her the meat. All of a sudden she realized that she was ravenous. Biting into the haunch contently, she ate through it quite quickly. By the time that she was done though, the ligress felt full. Content, she was still a little weary. The young one at her belly needed her full protection because it wasn't big enough to protect itself. She curled around the cub, keeping it close to her warm belly. Closing her eyes, she then fell into a light sleep. If she sensed danger or anything, she could still move fast enough to protect her cub. The tom would be the only reminder of her time spent in captivity but it also reminded her of her only mate. Akito would be looking over his son proudly even in death. His spirit must be somewhere out there and he would help protect his cub.

Nija watched from beneath her bush. Crawling out from beneath her bush, she shook out her pelt, which was damp from the rain. She let out a timid roar, so other lions/lionesses/ any other hybrids would know that she was there and meant no harm. Sitting in a patch of moonlight, she sort-of dozed, letting the moon wash over her pale fur, making it silvery.

((After Zephyr brings the new female into the pride, do you want to skip a head a bit to the time when the cubs are a little older and have at least their eyes open and are starting to walk around?))

Nija snapped out of her doze and stood up. "Hello. I'm Nija. You are?" She did not want to anger the white male who was in front of her. His amber eyes scared her, just a little though. She lowered her head to show that she was submissive to his authority.

Nija followed Zephyer to the den where the others were. Her dark eyes glittered in the moonlight as she padded behind him. What would the others be like? Would the lead female throw me out? Thoughts were swirling around in her head like dust in a mini-tornado.

(( Oh sorry for the wait .__.))
It didn't take that long for the pair to arrive back at the den. He entered and then lead the way towards Kura's prone form. The white lion then froze a little bit away from the ligress and then held up a paw motioning for Nija to stop here too. If she tried to move any closer, he knew that Kura would shred the new females ears or anything she could reach. Not really wanting either of them to be in danger and knowing how protective the new mother would be of her cubs, he sat down and waited. "I've brought a new female to the pride. I wanted to know if you'll accept her or not." he said, amber gaze flickering first from Kura and then to Nija. He knew that though it was his decision to make, he also respected Kura's own decision and opinion as well.

A voice outside of Kura's head woke her from her slumber. Growling low in her throat as she scent Zephyr, but also a new female. But as she listened to Zephyr make his case, Kura calmed herself as it seemed the female was listening to Zephyr already. Going back to her cubs, Kura nodded her head as she licked each cub. "Yes, she may be a part of our pride." Kura stated bluntly as she let ouf a chuff. A warning to the female not to get close to her cubs. Swiping a paw to the ground, she let out a growl for them to leave.

{{ 1.5 Months Later. The rainy season is still apon the pride, but the pride is healthy, fat and lively. }}

Kura's three cubs were healthy, vibrant and growling like weeds. Now that they were 6 weeks old, their eyes were open and they were walking around. It was time to introduce them to the pride. Standing to her feet, Kura padded forward to the opening of the den. The pride was outside, lounging in the sun. Emerging from the darkness, this would be the first time the pride saw Kura for almost 2 months. Letting out a loud roar to gather the attention of the pride, Kura introduced her cubs. Nudging her male cub forward, she watched as he stood proud and as tall as he could. Though he was cute and fuzzy, he had a hard look in his eyes. He was a male through and through, strong, proud and nobal. "This is Morane, his name means warrior." Kura said as she turned and grabbed her second cub. A female. Lifting her off the ground and placing her in front of Kura's legs. Kura let go of her new daughter and licked her softly. This cub seemed to be a bit more shy, she snuggled into her mother's leg and sat down. "This is Malkia, meaning queen." This was the cub that was a sitting image of Kura. Turning back again, Kura grabbed her third cub and placed her at her feet. This cub was right in between the first and second cubs. This cub seemed to be a bit more bold, but not as bold as the male. Standing on all four paws, the little female's tail rose into the air and she opened her mouth and let out a little roar. Smiling to herself, Kura looked down at her second daughter. "This is Moja, meaning she is The One." Basking in the sun light now, Kura's coat was heavily caked in dirt. She needed to take time to groom herself. Padding forward, her cubs followed in persuite. Laying down in a soft patch of grass, only 2 feet from Vrou, Kura started to groom herself.

Zephyr had just finished eating when he heard Kura's roar. Finally the cubs were old enough to leave the den. The white lion rose to his paws and listened while watching Kura speak. The cubs were cute and he was proud that his pride would be growing. He eyed the male though because one day it would be forced to leave the pride and go make it's own. For now, there was nothing to be worried about. Kura had two beautiful daughters and the pride would continue to thrive. He came closer to Kura and then gently licked her on top of the head while gently nuzzling her. "They're beautiful." he purred.

Naomi watched as Kura left the den and stayed waiting as the lead female began to talk and introduce her cubs. The other ligress looked to Shiio who was playing happily at her paws. The cub was going to be huge, just like his father and resembled Akito so much that it made the ligress's gaze proud yet sad at the same time. She gave him a quick bath with her tongue smoothing his fur down and making sure he was clean. The little male cub would be introduced to the rest of the pride now. She then grabbed him by his scruff and then carried him out. With a flick of her tail, she motioned to her only cub. He had been the only survivor of her litter and he was quite big despite his age. The ligress gave him a gentle lick on top of his head and then glanced at the rest of the pride. "This is Shiio." she remarked. The little cub looked around curiously and there was excitement in his gaze. Wow, there were so many others and the pride looked huge in his crystal blue gaze. The cub was not afraid but stood proudly meeting the gaze of any that looked at him.