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"She hates EVERYONE. And when I say everyone, I mean EVERYONE." Coral spoke in a low voice, while emphasising the word 'everyone.' Resfeber was currently looking for a Queen for himself. His adoptive father, Дъявол, had Penumbra as his Queen. She was not only wise, but also beautiful in her own way. Resfeber did not want to disappoint his father. "I see... Well I will not find out until I speak with her." Resfeber thanked Coral and left to find Cloudburst. The entire time, from when Resfeber was first brought to the Pride until now, he had never met Cloudburst. Much less spoke with her. Дъявол had explained that she had gone through bad times in her life. The times which left her aware and angry at every living creature- except for Дъявол, he had his own tricks of making lionesses trust him. Now that Resfeber was the King of the Pride, Cloudburst had gone on several rampages. In all cases, she was left to herself in a cave. As Resfeber approached Cloudburst, she immediately rose to her feet. Her tail swishing, in aggravation, she bowed her head in respect. "What is it that you want?" She asked with the attitude very much clear. "Ah, you see I've never had the opportunity to speak with you before. So I had thought this was a good timing-" Cloudburst huffed. "Please, if you are looking for a Queen, then you're looking for my sister, Ginger. You have the wrong lioness." She said and left without saying another word. Resfeber stood in shock for a bit. Coral was right. Cloudburst was quite.... something.
She knew she looked a lot like her sister, Ginger. But to mistake one of your Pride members for someone else so badly, that was just unacceptable. Дъявол should still be the King of the Pride. He was still alive, so why was that good for nothing outcast the King? Hearing the bushes rustle, Cloudburst took a defensive stance. Too late. The lion jumped out and at her. What was a Tsavo Lion doing here?! This was the Pride territory! Either the lion was brave or just right up stupid. Struggling, Cloudburst attempted to get herself free. The next thing she knew, the Tsavo Lion had sunk his sharp teeth into her throat. The air escaped her surprised lungs, and she attempted to scream or, at least, call for help. Nothing came out. So this is how things were to end? Unable to draw in a breath, Cloudburst began panicking. She didn't want her life to end this way. She hadn't seen the world yet. She hadn't even had her first cub yet. A load roar sounded out and the Tsavo Lion let go of Cloudburst's throat. Through her blurry vision, she saw Resfeber fighting and successfully killing the Tsavo Lion. "Hey, look at me. Stay with me, alright? The Tenders are on their way." Resfeber spoke in a gentle and soothing voice. He carefully moved Cloudburst, so she was leaning on him for support. "You know, I had thought you were some type of a, good for nothing, brat..." Cloudburst coughed out and Resfeber had told her to not to strain her throat, she didn't listen. "But Дъявол and Anaranjado were right to choose you as the King of the Pride." She said seeing that her vision was getting darker. "What did I tell you? Do not talk, it will strain your throat and you'll end up Silent (a word used to describe lions that are unable to speak for the rest of their lives). Now I know that Anaranjado and father were kind enough to choose me, as the heir of the Pride. But you will, also, be chosen as the Queen of MY Pride." Resfeber said and nuzzled Cloudburst's head. Who had already fallen into sleep.
"Honestly, I still cannot believe that you've chosen ME of all the lionesses in the Pride." Cloudburst said. Several weeks have past since the Tsavo Lion incident. After Cloudburst had woken up, Resfeber had insisted for him to take care of her rather than the Tenders. He had told her that he wanted for her to be the Queen of the Pride, to which she didn't agree to immediately. She had been a Queen once, of a different Pride. Yet she was abandoned for another lioness. She had explained her situation to Resfeber, who agreed to wait for her answer. In the end, she had agreed to become the Queen of the Pride. And now laying in the cave with her husband and cub, everything felt like a dream. "Dozing off again? Do you want me to bring you anything?" Resfeber asked, CLoudburst shook her head in response. "You have a beautiful daughter, Resfeber." Cloudburst said and she felt him nuzzle her cheek. "I have a wonderful daughter and a Queen."
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