Post by Abasi/Malka on Mar 18, 2012 15:25:16 GMT -5
Name : Malka
Age : Adult
Gender :Male
Species : Lion
Already a Pridelander? : Pridelander
Rank : ?
History : Malka grew up in a neighboring pride yet as a cub was prone, like many his age, to wandering off for long lengths of time and then becoming lost when his pride would not be found. Likely this was due to moving from water source to water source, keeping tabs on the herds when necessary. It seems Malka is the only cub among his parents and as such tends to be quite lonely.
This all changes when he happens upon Pride Rock and meeting Simba, Nala, and the other Pridelanders. Simba and Malka don't get along at first, the prince feeling he doesn't need (or want) to share anything with him. Malka is fascinated by the dark teenage Abasi, often lying about or walking alone and despite a couple of cubs saying not to bother him because he's scary, does so anyway.
At first Abasi is bemused that a cub would want to hang out with him, yet the two find they have certain things in common. Eventually bemusement turns to a fond friendship the more Malka came by and soon Abasi was able to enjoy having the cubs of the pride for company, feeling like an elder brother or guardian. Malka came by one evening to see that Pride Rock had changed. No Mufasa, no Simba. Scar was the new king and much to the cub's worry and sadness, Abasi was also nowhere to be found. No one knew where he went.
Feeling incredibly alone even with Nala for company, the hyenas were too much for him to attempt to stay for longer periods. They were frightening. Still, Malka tried to act brave, for Nala's sake at least. Their world seemed to turn upside down. Years passed and Malka was wondering about Abasi. As an adolescent, he was of age to leave the prides. Things were going from bad to worse under Scar's reign and the Pridelanders desperately needed help.
At dawn, the dry season was still as savage but not to this extent. Malka then decided to leave in search of Abasi, if they couldn't have Mufasa or Simba with them, they needed someone. Of course, Malka was aware his search could very well be in vain. Malka could have urged the lionesses to take a better stand but he was just one lion and there were scores of hyenas. He needed to wait.
Malka grew in strength and size as he became an adult during his journey and as he felt ready to give up on a woodland border, he found Abasi. Overjoyed and a bit angry with his friend, Malka was still glad to see him alive and well. He wasted no time in telling him all that occurred since their separate departures. Much to Malka's surprise, Abasi was going to teach him things he picked up on his travels. New ways of surviving. Malka soon found Abasi to be strict teacher but nevertheless the two lions remained close friends.
They knew if they were going to return to the Pridelands they had to be prepared first. Neither knew if they could overthrow Scar or have him see what he's really done but they could find out along the way if they found old friends.
Personality : Malka was fun-loving and curious as a cub. Though he feigned to be brave, he often got scared and lost. He is outgoing in terms of making friends, as he openly expresses his opinion and doesn't hesitate to ask strange cubs to play with him. Even befriending the seemingly unapproachable Abasi. He is a bit of a show-off in the respect that he will fake bravery in order to receive praise. This often leads to him being boastful and proud of his accomplishments. This changed, however, when he revealed his true feelings to Simba after a 'game' of hide and seek; after the truth came out, Malka is relieved. He is less prideful and more confident in his own skin, even with his faults. This grows more under Abasi's mentorship when he finds his friend upon reaching adulthood.
Prominent Trait : Cockiness and a bit of a show off, if only to hide any residual fears he has at the time.
Fears : Being left alone.
Goals : Having the Pridelands back as they used to be under Mufasa's reign.
Character Development : Uncertain as yet.
Description : Malka has pale orange fur, red eyes, and brown ear rims. His most distinguishing feature is the unique black ears tufts sprouting from his ears as well as the brown tuft of his tail in contrast to mane.
Markings : None
Role-Play Sample: Malka had no idea what Abasi was planning for the afternoon, so he settled down in the cool, dark, cave that became their home. Life away from the Pridelands was different. No prides out here to bother them, which at times the two admitted that the loss of not seeing lionesses for such a long time was perhaps the only thing that became a downer. Malka heaved a sigh and wondered how their friends were doing as he gazed out the cave opening. The sun was glaring mercilessly and Abasi had not returned from his scouting of the forest.
His musings eventually slowed down to a stop as his eyes then grew heavy and the young male fell asleep. His dream became that of happier memories. A time when it seemed like nothing would ever tear their prides apart. How Malka later realized he took it all for granted...
If anything needs to be changed/added, let me know!
