Gargoyle, Paranoia, Plaque, Bubonic, Influenza

Gargoyle the five year old male lion led his small family here. He was accompanies by his two sisters brother and neice. He let ouet a roar to warn off predators or threats. He then sat himself down and looked out over the land.

Paranoia sat beside him and laid down.

Plaque laid down a little ways away to let influenza nurse

Bubonic also released a war before jumping onto a large boulder and sitting down.

Influenza nursed.

Martimoor & Others

"Keep up, you two." Martimoor rumbled to his two younger brothers, Rampart and Iorie, as the growing cubs bounded after the big males. At nearly three years of age now, Martimoor had grown to be the largest of the males in his litter, with a taller, more muscular frame than either Leopeson or Little Tuft. But it wasn't Martimoor who was leading the Coalition right now.

Leopeson was at the head of the group, padding along at an easy lope with his head even with his shoulders, and his expression one of vigilance. He was a powerful cat in his own right, and even though he couldn't match Martimoor for strength, he had the mental prowess and level attitude that put him as the group's leader. It was he who checked his pace now and then to accommodate the shorter legs of his young brothers, and who made sure that no squabbles amongst the males ever got out of control. And it was Leopeson who first heard the roar of Gargoyle and gave a loud, bellowing roar in return. Not one to intimidate or threaten - but one to let Gargoyle and his band know that they were not alone in the prairie.

Little Tuft followed behind the group, limping slightly from an old wound, but keeping up with them all the same. He was no longer an active member of the Coalition due to his crippled leg, and he hardly looked like either of his two littermates now that he'd lost most of his mane, but he still tended to hang around them. Today, he helped to coach Rampart and Iorie, and encourage them when they complained about being tired.

Gargoyle, Paranoia, Plaque, Bubonic, Influenza

Gargoyle heard the roar and was now standing. He knew it wasn't a threatening reply but it still put him on edge. His ears were now cocked toward the incomming group. He was at the moment the biggest male in the group since Bubonic was only 2 years and didn't even fully have his mane yet. He worried that bubonic would start something for he still acted like a rambuctious cub.

Paranoi got up and moved closer to her sister and neice just in case. They were in the tall grass concealed.

Plaque sat up and stared.

Influenza laid law instinctivly.

Bubonic let out a roar as his brother predict. He stood up as well.

Martimoor & Others

As part of their self-declared duties and an inborn drive to patrol and protect, the Coalition regularly scouted around the Valley to keep tabs on the various animals and possible threats. Hearing new lions in the Valley warranted a closer inspection, but since they had two youngsters with them, they would have to be very careful. "Rampart, Iorie - stay back with Tuft." Leopeson ordered quietly to the growing cubs.

"Are we going to fight someone?" Ramparts eyes lit up with wonder, only to have his enthusiasm slightly dampened by rumble from Martimoor, ”No. And if we do, you two are staying out of it. Now get back by Tuft." When Martimoor spoke, the cubs listened - ears back, they sprinted towards the elder brother, keeping to the back of the group.

Leopeson and Martimoor took up a position where they walked side-by-side, and in this manner, they cautiously approached Gargoyle and his band of lions. Once they were close, Leopeson was the one to speak first, "I've never seen you or your group before. Who are you?" Maybe not the most friendly approach, but it was straight and to the point.

Gargoyle, Paranoia, Plaque, Bubonic, Influenza

Gargoyle being the more Sensible and more mature by far of the two males. He snapped at his younger brother as he saw the group approaching. He wasn't entirely sure a fight would be smart. He could tell they had young lions too but they had a cub that needed to be protected. He didn't like how Leo spoke per say. whats it to yah?Was his first words. I am Gargoyle, this is Bubonic, those are Paranoia and Plaque.He wasn't sure if it be smart to bring attention to the young cub hiding in the grass. Though it was hard in summer for the white cub to hide this snow helped her today.

Bubonic growled at the male. His pelt shook at his brothers snapp. Yah whats it to yah punks?He spoke anyways.

Plaque stood up still not sure of this. She was scared that she may loose her last daughter like she lost her other cubs the last time they came across a band.

Paranoi was edgy as well due to her being in season.

Influenza remained silent and behind her mother and down low.

Martimoor & Others

Similar Gargoyle, Leopeson was the more reasonable one of the group, being a nice mixture between Martimoor's aggression, and Tuft's quiet, observing nature. He noted immediately that the group had a cub among them, which told Leo that they may be less inclined to start a confrontation and risk the youngster's safety. Well, maybe not Bubonic; the younger male's cocky words made Leo tense a little, and earned a low growl from Martimoor. "I am Leopeson, and these are my brothers, Martimoor, Little Tuft, Rampart, and Iorie. We regularly patrol this land to be sure our Family remains safe."

Leopeson might be able to keep cool, but Martimoor put a little edge to his voice and glowered threateningly at Bubonic, "Watch it, kid." His attention on the mouthy male was split when his keen nose told him that one of the females was in heat, and he couldn't help but look in Paranoia's direction.

"There's another cub! Can we play with them?" Iorie looked up at Tuft eagerly after he spotted Influenza. The elder brother smiled a thin, wary sort of smile and shook his head, "Not right now, Iorie. Just stay by me."

Plaque

Gargoyle rolled his eyes at his younger brother. He had so much to learn. The cub is InfluenzaHe spoke when he realized they didn't miss it.. you live near by?He spoke and when he heard Martimoor and he growled. He would defend his idiotic brother if he had to but he would punish Bubonic later if something started. Bubonic Cool it Or maybe ill follow through with my earlier threatHe growled.

Paranoia noticed the bigger stronger male look over here and well she was tempted but she wasn't sure how he would accept her and what her brother would think. She rubbed up under her sisters chin before casting a curious glance back to Martimoor and then wondering a little ways away from the group. She laid down and rolled a bit.

Plaque felt her sister and knew what she was now attempting to do and she snorted and picked up Influenza now and moved to stand beside her bigger brother holding her cub in her mouth ready to run if a fight broke out.

Bubonic growled at Martimoor but snorted at his brothers words. You wouldn't kick me out!He grunted and then his tail flicked and he wondered a way...

Martimoor & Others

Martimoor's attention was very distracted now, to the point that he almost didn't hear what the others were saying as his eyes trailed after Paranoia. The way she glanced at him, and her casual stroll away from the group was so inviting that he actually turned and took a few steps in her direction before he was stopped by a sharp his from Leopeson. "Mart, what are you doing?! Get a hold of yourself!" The slightly smaller brother glowered in sharp disbelief at Mart, slightly irked that he was letting his desires get in the way of business right now. Martimoor's tail lashed once in frustration, but he held his ground and didn't move any closer to Paranoia... yet. "I was just..." But Leo huffed under his breath at his brother's attempt at an excuse, and cut him off, "Just control yourself, alright?"

"We live a ways south from here." Leopeson picked up where he left off with his conversation with Gargoyle, "We have a large Family as it is, and are always looking for more members." Again, he was blunt and straight to the point. In these days, it was best to pick up allies and packmates before your enemies did.

Little Tuft had briefly watched Paranoia, having not missed the fact that she was in heat, but he was far more in control of himself, and wasn't about to be led astray. Seeing that she was causing no trouble, he next watched Bubonic meander away from the group, and made sure to keep a good eye on the young male, just in case he tried to start any trouble.

Gargoyle, Paranoia, Plaque, Bubonic, Influenza

Gargoyle stood there and he looked at his sister and knew what she was up to and he snorted but turned back to leo. He listened calmly to him. large family...It was more a mumble. He glanced at his family which had once range over 30 lions most female but a few males.He sat down now that Bubonic finally took the hint that he wasn't gonna stand for violance. He wasn't sure how wever if he should say they join them or not. Gargoyle wasn't one to like to be ruled over much. He'd listen sure but it be a little obvious he didn't like being told what to do.Sounds interestingHe spoke.

Paranoia saw him stop when his brother slightly snapped him out and she snorted and was so tempted to get up and rub up against him. She rolled around some more and walked ot her older brother who was talking and rubbed up under neath him before moving away again. She was determined to get this Martimoor. What can she say he was big and strong and well that means their offspring would probably be big and strong as well.

PLaque watched Bubonic and follwoed him carrying Influenza. She placed the cub down by her uncle and she sat down in front.

Bubonic had lied down on his side under a tree. He watched his sister paranoia and snorted.

Martimoor & Others

So far so good; this big male sounded somewhat interested in the offer, encouraging Leopeson to continue trying to persuade him to join. Their Family was fairly big, but when compared to the real powerhouses in the Valley, they were still terribly small and vulnerable. That is what drove the male on, even when he didn't know this group all that well, "About half of the Family is of large cats like ourselves, and the other half of canines. It's a potent mix." Just so that Gargoyle knew what he was getting into if he did indeed decide to join them, Leopeson let him know what kind of 'Family' this was; it wasn't your traditional lion pride. "Between the females and the canines, we have always had plenty of food, even during this winter." As a typical male lion, Leopeson did more patrolling than he did hunting.

Before long, Martimoor's eyes had left Gargoyle and were back on Paranoia. Leopeson gave his brother an irritated side glance, and flipped his tail against the bigger brother's flank, but it did little to break his attention. "Mart...!" The low hiss held no effect this time as Martimoor strolled away from Leopeson and padded casually towards Paranoia. "So, you're Paranoia?" Trying to play it cool, Mart didn't acknowledge the fact that there was another big male nearby, or that he was being lured away by a female instead of trying to encourage the pride to join theirs.

Gargoyle, Paranoia, Plaque, Bubonic, Influenza

Gargoyle watched Mart and his sister and grunted. But as long as Mart didn't hurt his sister then he didn't care. His sister was her own lioness and could do what she want. Though he cocked an ear in Bubonic direction knowing he was more protective then himself. That is interestinghe spoke calmly. He then heard his brothers roar and rolled his eyes. Leave it BubonicHe growled at his younger brother.

Bubonic eyes were glued on Martimoor and he was now standing and he let a warning roar out. He heard his brothers demand and hissed but turned around and loped away again.

Paranoia watched him grinning to herself. When he got to her she rubbed up underneath his chin.Yes, I would be ParanoiaShe spoke in a flirtatious tone.

Plaque watched her sister and sighed. What a flirt. Then again her sister had been trying to steal her last cub for herself. She knew one of the real reasons behind Paranoia behavior and sighed grooming Influenza.

Martimoor & Others

Unable to stop his brother, and otherwise seeing that Gargoyle didn't seem to mind that the two were quite interested in each other, Leopeson decided to leave it go. He did, however, give Bubonic a narrow-eyed glare and a low rumble to express his warning against the younger male. Of course, with Gargoyle already chastising his little brother, Leo figured he didn't need to stay anything more. "Would you like to meet the rest of our Family?" Guardedly putting Bubonic out of his mind, Leopeson focused on enticing Gargoyle and his pride into joining theirs.

This flirtatious female had him with her coy actions alone. When she rubbed against his chin and spoke on that voice... well, he was hooked. Trying to be somewhat chivalrous, Martimoor rubbed his own muzzle against her face and neck, trying a flirtatious move himself before he spoke in an inviting whisper, "What do you say we take this somewhere else?"

Gargoyle, Paranoia, Plaque, Bubonic, Influenza

Gargoyle watched out of the corner of his eyes for a moment more before Leo asked him a question. I suppose, we couldHe spoke calmly.

Paranoia looked at bubonic and snorted. Stop acting like im the baby in the group, Cause besides Influenza, your the baby Bubonic im older so shove itShe hissed at her brother before continuing with her flirting. Yes, I think we shouldShe smirked and her tail slapped him before heading off in a southern direction.

Plaque snorted and cleaned her daughter.

bubonic grumbled at them but other wise remained silent.

Leopseone & Others

Leopeson could have puffed his chest out in pride right now, having successfully talked Gargoyle into meeting the Family. It wasn't by any means a guarantee that he'd join them, but it was a great start anyway. "You won't be disappointed. If you're not busy, we can take you there now."

Martimoor grinned deviously at Bubonic, daring to hold himself high and proud, where Leopeson was being more diplomatic, and much less of a show-off. "Cool it, cub. This has nothing to do with you." And then he was looking back at Paranoia, and speaking to her in a voice that was almost purring, "Perfect." Without a second look back, he sauntered regally after the lioness, completely abandoning his Brothers for the moment; it was one reason he wasn't quite leadership material.

Gargoyle, Paranoia, Plaque, Bubonic, Influenza

Gargoyle watched his sister carefully and sighed. He was sure this MArtimoor wouldn't dare let anyone harm her. He turned his head back to leo.why notHe spoke cooly.

Paranoia smirked and led him away.

Plaque heard the talk and picked up her daughter and moved to her older brothers side.

Bubonic snorted but just watched.

Leopeson & Others

Leopeson saw Gargoyle watching his sister, and spoke to reassure the older male, "Don't worry about them, he's a flirt but he's got some chivalry." In other words, Martimoor wasn't going to hurt Paranoia, and he would see to it that no one else did either, until they were reunited with their pride. "It's a trek up the mountains, so prepare yourselves." When Gargoyle agreed to follow them, Leopeson gave them a fair warning before turning in the direction of the mountains, where the Basin was located.

Little Tuft gave a low chuff to call Rampart and Iorie to attention, and after Leopeson padded past him, he followed after his brother. The two adolescent brothers eagerly followed after, having not been to the Basin yet.