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Post by ntombi on Dec 10, 2020 4:06:22 GMT
Time had ceased to exist at least for now, N'tombi was unaware of how long they had slept. Her nose wriggled slightly as the familiar scent of meat and blood tickled her senses. For a few minutes longer the hyena remained deep asleep. Her small companion fast asleep tucked close to her side, snoring away. The scent of food continued to tantalize her senses, another shift and nose wiggle. Finally, after a few more moments one of her eyes cracked open to look around the dark cavern. It took her a few minutes to gather her wits, and soon she noted the other hyena in the massive den. N'tombi wasn't sure who this was, the clan had remained pretty scattered since the death of the red king. Everyone was skittish and the idea of being together was a scary one.
She watched this unknown figure for a unknown amount of time. Remaining silent as she just stared at the other hyena. Obviously this female was young and strong, and her emotions were just as strong. Many had struggled with what had happened. The clan had been cut down by more then half. Those lions had slaughtered so many of her clan mates, it was even hard to begin to comprehend it. They had made sure it would take a very long time for the clan to rise to power again. If it ever even did. After escaping the pride lands and the raging fire, they had begun to fought among themselves. Trying to find a new future. Shenzi had never really given up her power, and instead had said she was still the reigning matriarch.
N'tombi had no drive for power. Her own skills had been that of healing and speaking with the spirits. She was not a leader nor a follower. If anything she was just herself. "I haven't seen you before. Who are you?" She was always open to new hyena, and she hoped this female was open to her as well.
"I am N'tombi. A local shaman." She was proud of her identity and hoped that this knowledge would settle any ill feelings the other hyena had. For now she remained laying in her small little den, her sleeping companion still tucked into her side. There was no need to get up, not yet anyway.
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Post by ntombi on Dec 7, 2020 4:20:07 GMT
Eerie eyes had been watching the ostrich family for quite some time, they had decided to build their nest near the boundary between the pride lands and outlands. Which in her mind was fair game, she wasn't technically trespassing. Being a predator N'tombi had been gifted with a immense amount of patience. She had been hiding in some nearby brush for most of the day. Eagerly awaiting the right moment to stage a quick attack, she had no interest in taking one of the large adults. Instead she would settle for a single egg, it would be more then enough for her and her companion Jalia. Her thoughts drifted to her friend, wondering where she had gone off to. Hopefully she hadn't run into any trouble. In the distance she heard the yapping of one of the clans of hyena that lived in the Out Lands.
Her muscles tensed up as she watched the birds, knowing that time was running out. N'tombi slowly slipped out of her hiding place, trying to stay down wind of the ostrich. She knew that more then likely the parents would run away, but there was a chance the father would come back to defend his unborn offspring. She had to be fast and only take one of the eggs, that way she wouldn't destroy their family. Unlike most of her kind she respected the circle of life and didn't wish to take more then she needed. Giving a low bark, she charged forward snapping her powerful jaws to scare the large birds off. If only for a minute.
The family reacted the way she thought they would, and scattered. She arrived at the nests and quickly found a egg. It was massive, she moved it with her paws. Rolling the egg away from the nest and aiming to return to the nearby brush. Luck seemed to be on her side this evening, and just as she got her prize tucked away did the birds return. They were furious over her theft but at least she had left the other eggs alone. She hunkered down for a moment waiting for them to relax again before she would enjoy her meal.
It didn't take long for her powerful jaws and sharp teeth to pierce the egg. Cracking the top off of her delicious treat she dug in. Thankfully the egg was fresh and no fetus had begun to form. It was just yolk. She lapped at the egg for a impossibly long time, drinking her fill of the nutritious liquid. N'tombi didn't waste any either, she ate every last drop and cleaned herself off real good before leaving her hiding place behind.
Heavy paws took her back towards the Outlands, no real destination in mind currently. She however ventured to the watering hole. Hearing the yapping and whooping from there she had the urge to roll her eyes. Honestly, she wasn't a very social creature to those she didn't know. Coming upon the small group she moved to quietly get herself a nice long drink to wash down her feast. She noticed absently that the clan was eating vultures.. they had to be desperate for that sort of meal.
"How has your clan been holding up Jasiri?" She asked the clan leader softly, as she finished her drink.
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Post by ntombi on Nov 17, 2020 4:37:05 GMT
Sleep had become somewhat elusive since the clan had been forcefully removed from the Pride Lands. They as a whole suffered many causalities and now were far smaller, over seventy five percent of the clan had either died in the fire or ran away. She had remained behind in the hopes of life someday returning to normal. N'tombi was also one of the very rare hyena that didn't mind being alone. She enjoyed time with her kind but she also enjoyed the solitary life. Yawning softly, she stretched out each of her limbs as she came upon the den. A place that had been vacant until recently, but by the smell it still seemed empty. Maybe there was no one here now? "You sure this is a good idea? Jalia isn't sure." Her eyes fell down towards her constant companion, a cape fox.
Jalia had become her shadow some time ago when she saved her from a snake. She had vowed to repay her somehow and decided to follow her. At first N'tombi had hated the idea of having a companion but the little fox had warmed her way into the hyena's cold dead heart. "It should be safe, as far as I'm aware Shenzi is still the matriarch." There had been no news on who was the clan's leader, so she assumed Shenzi was still alive and kicking. Drawing in a deep breath the hyena stepped into the den. A place she found horribly familiar, it made her heart clench. So many memories were here, growing up here with her family.
"Jalia hopes so.. Jalia doesn't want to be chased." A slight frown crossed N'tombi's face as she glanced at her friend. She wouldn't let harm come to her, and she honestly hoped it wouldn't come to that. "Stay close." She stated softly as the duo walked along in search of a safe place to sleep. Hiding away was usually the smartest thing to do when one wasn't the apex predator. Now that the clan was decimated she knew it was best to make herself small.
It didn't take her very long to find a huge elephant skull, long forgotten and rotten. She sniffed around the skull but found nothing to scare her away. Casually, she sprayed around the skull marking it as her home, at least for now. N'tombi walked inside first to make sure there was no surprises inside. Luckily she found nothing, "It's safe Jalia." The fox immediately entered and kept close as she moved to the darkest part of the skull.
Deep inside where no light touched, it would keep the hidden from anyone walking on by. With a heavy sigh, the shaman dropped to the earth. She curled slightly and got comfortable, Jalia crawled up onto her back and curled as well. It didn't take very long for the duo to fall asleep, feeling safe in their new home.
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