Mohan & Sasha
They were in the nursery and were playing with each other. They were left in here during the day and at night they went home with a keeper.
*Keeper*
A keeper walked into the nursery, heading for the two cubs. He wasn't their normal keeper, but he'd look after them until their regular humans came. Fishing a long peice of rawhide out of his pocket. A long string was attatched to it. He whirled the rawhide in the air, then swung it across the ground, trying to entice the cubs to play with it.
mohan/sasha
They came to halt in their playtime when they though there keeper was commming to feed them some dilicious milk but some new person came in and tossed somethin.Mohan decided to check it out.He sniffed it and then hissed at it and arched his back.
sasha:She rolled on her back boredly.
*Keeper*
The man laughed at Mohan's response to the toy and continued to drag it across the ground and flip it around in the air. He reached out one hand and playfully rubbed Sasha's stomach, trying to get her to play with him.
As he was playing with the cubs, he stopped suddenly and looked up, seeing a new cheetah being released into the exibit. He looked from her to the cubs, seeing if they'd have any response with each other.
Mohan/Sasha
They ran to the nurser window and watched the new cheetah they werent allowed with others yet because they were too small.They jumped at the window.
*Keeper*
He laughed again, watching their curiousity with the larger cats. "I think it's about feeding time, isn't it? I don't know where your usual keeper's at, but I'll take their place for now." The man headed into another room.
A few minutes later he came back out with two large bottles that were warmed up. Simulation cheetah milk. "Mohan, Sasha. Time to eat." He called, sitting cross-legged on the ground and waiting for the two to come over.
mohan/sasha
As soon as they saw the two bottles they came running and jumped up
*Keeper*
He held each of the bottles out where the cheetah cubs could reach them easy enough and drink. "You two hungry, huh? It'll be time to meet the visitors pretty soon. So eat up!"
sasha/mohan
Cheetahs were an endangered animal and these two came from the wild. Their mother had been killed by a poacher so therefore they be good for educational purposes.They suckled.
*Keeper*
The keeper held the bottles for them, waiting for them to be finished. After a short time, a second keeper shuffled in and spoke briefly to the first, "The visitors are here. Are Mohan and Sasha finished yet?"
The first keeper nodded, "I think they're about done."
*Keeper & Visitors*
"Sasha, come over here." The original man said, patting the ground and trying to get her to run to him. The other keeper did likewise, but called Mohan's name instead. They were going to put a collar and leash on the young cats, so that they couldn't run away while they were being shown to the visitors.
Mohan/Sasha
He heard his name and ran toward the man and jumped at him playfully then he rubbed up ag ainst him purring.
She too ran to the keeper and did the same thing to the other one
*Keepers*
The first man laughed again and slipped the collar around Mohan's neck. "How do you like that? Not so bad, huh?"
The other man did likewise, slipping a collar around Sasha's neck. They both stood up and held the leashes to see how both kittesn would react to having something around their neck. In the past, they had animals that would freak out about it. They hoped that these two cats would be alright with it.
sasha/Mohan
They freaked but calmed down quickly.For the keepers before these had already trained them but with harnesses.
*Keepers*
After the cubs calmed down enough, they were led gently out of the nursery and into a public area where some visitors had began to gather.
Instantly, there were oohs and aawws as the two felines were brought out. One keeper crouched down while the other stood, speaking about the cheetahs.
Sasha/Mohan
Sasha immediatly began to investigate her surrondings.
mohan he charged the people thinking they were a threat to his sister and him.
kane:he walked over to the fence by the people and stood up on his hind limbs.He was trained and he watched as the cubs got attention he was only 3 years.
*Keepers*
The man held tightly to the cub's leash, "Woah, Mohan. Easy boy, it's alright." He pulled the cub closer and went to give his side a reassuring pat.
A few of the people began to point in Kane's direction. And then, all of a sudden, one person tossed a hotdog his way! The food went sailing threw the air and landed in two peices on the other side of the fence, where Kane could reach it. One of the keepers began to growl angry, authoritive words at the person, who was quickly escorted away.
Kane
He watched the hot dog but he had been taught not to take anything from people so he merely looked at it and then back at the keepers and young cubs.He wanted out and to play with the cubs and humans.He still had his collar on from the old place.
Mohan growled as he was pulled back and watched the people and then went up to the fence and tryed to get the hotdog from inside it curious to what it was though he hadnt started to eat meat yet
she layed downclose to the people.
*Keepers & Visitors*
They knew that sooner or later, they'd have to introduce the cubs to the adults. So as one keeper continued to talk to the crowd, the other stood and tugged lightly at Sasha's leash. "Come now, time to meet a new friend." He led the cub right up to the fence, where she could sniff noses with Kane and learn each others scents. He watched to see how they would respond to each other.
The other keeper paused as he saw Mohan go for the hotdog. He gave a sharp tug on the leash, "Aht, no!" Came the command as he hurried over, trying to snatch the food away before the cub got it.
Mohan/Sasha/Kane
Mohan he growled lightly as he was tugged and he rolled over on to his back playfully.
Sasha:She yawned and got up and moved to the fence and sniffed the paws of the cheetah that was larger then she.
Kane:he came down from the fence and looked at her and sniffed her and then bent his lower half down and wiggled his rear end in a playful mood.His collar was dark blue.
*Keepers & Visitors*
The first man rubbed Mohan's stomach, trying to entice him to play.
The other man scooped up Sasha. He slipped into the enclosure through a nearby gate and slowly set Sasha down. He kept a tight hold on her leash, and watched for the reaction between her and Kane.
Sasha/Kane/Mohan
She growled as she was scooped up and she swatted at the mans face but then she was placed down she ran as fast as the man would allow her to towards kane.
Kane:He watched and immediatly went to the two legged and little cub and he sniffed the human and then reared up and placed his front paws on the mans chest and tryed to lick his face.Before going to the little cub and playfully swatting at her with his massive paw.
mohan:he growled in a baby growl as he swatted at the hand rubbing his stomach.
*Keepers*
The keeper laughed and batted back at Mohan. Then he tried to roll the cub over and pin him down; all in play of course.
The other keeper grinned and braced himself as Kane greeted him. "What a big boy you are, Kane! Now place nice with Sasha." He watched now as the larger feline started to play with Sasha, "Easy now."
Mohan
He growled but didnt rolll over instead he lunged.
Kane:he started purring as he played soon rolling on his back.
sasha:She pounced at his face.
Mohan
He yelped as he was hit back ot the ground and he then gave a hiss and growl.He swatted at him.
Sasha:as soon as she was free she decided to check out the enclouser.She knew she wouldnt be staying here till she was bigger but she wished ot see this strange place.
Kane:He tilted his head and then followed after her.
*Keepers*
The man pulled his hand back quickly, a grin plastered on his face, "Hush, now, Mohan." Again, the keeper reached forward and batted at the young cheetah, rolling him back over.
The other keeper followed closely after Sasha and Kane, making sure all was well. He kept a close lookout for the other cheetahs here.
Sasha
She continued to explore.Running here and there.
kane:he followed after
mohan:He growled and now pounced at them
Song
Song ran up to the scene. She had been sprinting to keep herself warm. Slowing, she walked up to Mohan. She purred a little bit. "Cub, you shouldn't do that. Humans are powerful if you are aggresive. If you are not, then they are kind. Trust me, I've learned from experience. " She purred.
Mohan
He ignored the other cheetah and continued playing with the human.
sasha:She soon slowed and layed down panting.
Kane:he went up to her and sniffed her and swatted at her.