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[LAD]

Xi Inaoru, Mizu Inaoru, Ayamnia Inaoru Crimson

An instinctive urge had driven Xi nuts back when they had taken home in Island. How he had found himself here based on an urge he had no idea. He had the strongest inkling that he had been here before as he looked around these new lands, but he had no idea from where or from what. Mizu and Ayamnia had followed studiously behind, but even they could not deny the call that came forth to them from these lands.

Flat as they were, they were vast, gorgeous greens that led to a river. Waterfalls remained on one side that flowed into the river from the mountain side, and they knew instantly that a place known as Paw Print Lake - named by who they could not remember - was at the end of this river. The Castle lay at the other end of the lands, large as it was, could be home to many many creatures who wished to join. There were two places the pride could meet - one at the end of the Pike Path, and another in a pond that had rocks in the shape of a paw print.

This was there home. This was so familiar to them, why they could not fathom, but a shared glance between all three of them and they knew that this was their calling. This is where they would live for many days to come. This was Daku Yume, and Yokoshima's home. Xi looked back at his pride that he had encouraged to come with him, his head held high, his stance tall.

"We are home, Yokoshima. Welcome to Daku Yume." He told them, his voice proud. Then his gaze turned forward again and he breathed in deeply. Home.

[Nala_91]

Yorokobi was trying to keep up with the others. Her small frame made long distance trips difficult and exhausting. With her new pouch filled with medical supplies, she ate a few berries to give her that last bit of energy. When she arrived, she plopped down near Xi. "This gaff is beautiful Xi. Why on earth did ye leave in the first gaff? I don't see anything pete tong here".

Maybe it was more then just looks, but what ever the reason Yoro wanted to see all of it!

[kahara]

JUDITH JONES

[ashbaer]

/Kegan now, others later possibly

Kegan

The dark male had stuck close to Xi and Ayamnia over the years, they were family after all, and they were what he had left next to his two small charges that were probably padding along behind him eagerly. So much energy they held, knowing this always kept his spirits up.

When Xi made the move from Island Kegan was right behind, Dagan and Kaidan of course close by. His two sons were all he had left from a happier time, one he was trying not to mourn on so much.

It hadn't been a long journey when they reached the green plains of Daku Yume, it was a pleasant sight, one he could see his sons growing and thriving on. It brought a smile to his maw, his pale eyes looking to Xi who welcomed them. Turning his head to the two boys at his paws and smiled. "What do you two think, think we'll be happy here?"

[Splasher]

Kaidan

The light colored cub trailed behind his brother and father taking in the sites of their long journey. He wasn't sure why they where leaving their old home, but Kegan had told him it for the better so he didn't object to the move. They had been walking for some time and Kaidan was starting to slow down, he glanced up at everyone in their small group. Where they ever gonna get there? It seemed like forever now.

Kaidan huffed and continued walking with his eyes to the ground as he kicked a tiny pebble along not realizing that the line had stopped in front of him. Bumping into the back of his father's leg and falling to his bum, "Why'd we stop?" he questioned before hopping back to his paws and wiggled his way between his father's front paws. "What do you two think, think we'll be happy here?" Kaidan looked up at his father then back at the land in front of them, this is it? It doesn't look any different then where they were before! Just more grass and water. Kaidan flopped to the ground, his four limbs sprawled out. "My paws hurt" he pouted as he laid there on the ground.

[FJ]

Enkaku

Silently, the red male had followed the pride. Being blind had its disadvantages alright--he relied so heavily on sound, smell, wind current, that he halted when he heard the footsteps ahead of him pause, voices picking up. Yes, they were finally there. Nostalgia pricked at him as he raised his skull, breathing in the special scent of this land. Had he been here before? He couldn't have been...

He contemplated asking how it looked, but he was as tired as everybody else. Perhaps later after some well earned rest.

[LAD]

Xi Inaoru, Mizu Inaoru, Ayamnia Inaoru Crimson, Dagan

Xi turned back to his family and smiled, however slight it was. He noted Kegan who had been mildly elusive until just now and nodded to him before his gaze flicked back to Yorokobi. "I don't remember ever being here before, Yorokobi. But it's familiar to me somehow and in some way." His gaze flicked back to the grounds and he breathed in the scents deeply once more before his smile faded, softening by a lot. He could not figure out his attachment to this place at all - and it was driving him mad.

Mizu however, took no time in darting after Judith, wanting to explore this place that had called out to her. She glance back over her shoulder and grinned at her family before she darted off. "Judith, I'll go with you!" Grin still in place she trotted next to the Hellioness.

Ayamnia had turned instantly to Kegan when her brother's kid spoke and she purred loudly as she brushed against him. "Oh you poor thing. You want me to carry you?" She gave a wink over at Kegan.

Dagan had been dragging his paws behind his dad as much as Kaidan had been. He however had no problems voicing his thoughts about the place, "It looks the same." He frowned, then heaved a sigh and flopped onto his side. However when Ayamnia showed up he scrambled back to his paws. "I'm good! Kaidan might need some carrying though, but I'm perfectly fine!" He dashed ahead of his dad and brother a few paces than glanced back, wondering if he'd riled Kaidan enough to follow.

[kahara]

JUDITH JONES

[/i] She said casually as they walked along. "What do you think? What should we check out first?" Her eyes darted from spot to spot. There were endless possibilities as far as Judith was concerned. Despite her age, it was clear she was much more cub like. Something that was to be treasured, so long as she knew when to act serious.[/ul][/blockquote]

[Splasher]

Kaidan
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Kaidan looked up at Ayamnia as she spoke, he thought about her question for a moment but before he could speak his brother Dagan spoke out. His orange eyes glared at his brother as he ran past him only to stop and look back. How dare he think he needed to be around carried like a cub! Kaidan flicked his tail and looked back to his aunt "No Im fine Auntie Aya." he grinned and pushed himself up on his paws, turning his attention back to his brother he growled playfully and took a few steps forward before lowering his body to the ground stalking his brother.

He waited for a few seconds, his bum wiggled as he readied himself for the pounce. "Im gonna get you Dagan!" he shouted and charged towards his brother in an attempt to tackle him.

[ashbaer]

/Kegan now, others later possibly

Kegan

Having family close by had made Kegan feel more at home, and relaxed, though a dark cloud lingered over him still the male was trying to be in the present day for the sake of his children. With Aya close by, her warm body brushing up on his he was able to smile at her and at Xi who he had caught looking his way.

The two boys at his paws darted forward taking no time to stretch their limbs, funny how they seemed tired just a minute ago. "Stay in view you two, and don't separate," he called after them. Kegan didn't fear any danger, and would allow them to play and frolic as much as they wanted to. As long as they stayed close he wouldn't worry to much, not to mention with Aya and Xi close by, Kegan knew nothing would come to harm his two boys.

[Canicas]

Vixen came in alongside her new pridemates, dropping on the ground when Xi had announced their arrival. Obviously it meant they could chill now. Even if they were moving again, she wasn't getting up. This walk took forever and she wasn't exactly keen on moving anytime soon. She began to groom her loose hairs instead flattening them against her orange fur.

She noticed that two females were going off to explore. She felt that she wanted to join the fun, but she was already comfortable. She decided to roll onto her side instead and lay down in the new grass beneath her. Soon she would explore, just not now.

[Nala_91]

"Simply interesting, I'll hae to cheque on the herbs in the area. However, I think some rest is well due", Yorokobi looked around the territory. It was as id she'd found paradise, and among family too. Bowing to Xi, the tan cheetah padded over towards Enkaku. "Names Yorokobi, dae yeh need anything whilst we rest up? Yeh seem nackered ", she hoped he would take her offer. As a new healer in the pride, Yoro had some work cut out for her. She didn't have her mother to help this time.

[Reeku]

Sona Maverick

The female had been lagging behind as the group trailed in front of her, the long distance didn't really bother her but she had started to slow down as she tried to take in every detail around her when they had been travelling looking out for known herbs as well as anything else that looked particularly interesting on there little journey.

When they arrived and she caught up to the group she simply looked around her chrome eyes scanning the area relentlessly, then nodding to herself as if she approved of this new place she would call 'home' for now. However she'd been to engulfed in wanting to explore this new land that she hardly spoke to anyone before she walked down to what appeared to be a berry bush she'd never seen before.

[LAD]

Xi Inaoru, Mizu Inaoru, Ayamnia Inaoru Crimson, Dagan

Mizu glanced over the lands and caught sight of Vixen flopping down back with the group. Part of her grinned deviously. Part of her thought Vixen could be good for her brother - she had talked to him plenty of times of him having some sense of emptiness - and she wasn't blind to the way the female lurked over him either. Turning back to Judith, her grin widened a bit. "Why don't we go this way!" One paw lifted up and pointed in a random direction - rightward - from where they were standing would have taken them down to the river and to the lake. Her eyes also caught sight of Sona and she tilted her head as the lady walked off in a different direction. "Sona! Wanna join us?"

Ayamnia looked on at both Kaidan and Dagan with a soft smile as she stood beside her beloved brother. "They'll grow up to be fine young males." She tilted her head then, flicking her gaze to look at her brother. "Quite the heart-breakers too, just like their dad." She teased, bumping him with her shoulder.

Xi turned his gaze from Yorokobi as she approached Enkaku, to whom he couldn't help but soften at. This red Xzuleos had placed his trust in him and his pride and he couldn't help but dote on him a bit - even though he very well knew that Enkaku could care for himself as well. He couldn't help the satisfaction that filled him though, at seeing Yorokobi direct her attention upon Enkaku. Hopefully the two would get along - although he saw no reason they wouldn't. Enkaku had been with them since the very beginning and was quite a friendly Xzuleos. Another exotic colored Xzuleos caught his attention and his stormy gaze turned to watch as the orange ess flopped to her side. "Tired, Vixen?" The teasing comment slipped from his mouth before he could stop himself - but his gaze also flicked over to where Sona, Mizu, and Judith took their departure from the group and where two little cubs romped about.

Dagan's face split into an impossibly large grin as his brother bounded after him and he laughed. "Yeah right! You were soooo tired a second ago!" But he was too slow to move as he tried running sideways and found himself tripping over his own paws as well as being slammed into by Kaidan. Part of him heard his dad's shout but he was far too into his newest tumble with his brother to pay much attention to what had been said as he wiggled around to grasp his brother's ear in his jaw and tug at it.

[kahara]

JUDITH JONES

"Yeah! Come on, Sona!" The hellioness nodded eagerly to Mizu. They would head - that way - to the river and lake. There was a lot to explore and Judith was eager to get going. Hopefully Sona would join them. Two makes for a fun ride, three is a real party. It would give everyone a chance to get to know one another much better. They may even find something they had never seen before.