Thread:Jingles The Lion/@comment-36115737-20200704054813

Some plot points for the next 2 books, just need to keep track of these!

(MAJOR SPOILERS)


 * 2: Pride of a Traitor

~After being betrayed by Finder, a wretched storm rakes the lands and the cubs are seperated; Pennbo and Feechi must navigate to find Ozzi, being thrown off track. A colt of cheetahs hold Ozzi prisoner after he invades their land, and the only way to set them free is for the two to eventually reason with them and come to terms between their avoidance of lions and their society

~A few days later, after they continue trying to find their way, the three cubs run into Kumoui and Azuruu, who are also on their way to the Ravine of Redemption. Pennbo recognizes immediately, but the siblings are unsure after the first betrayal. They are eventually convinced and the filthbloods tell them all about their plans to form the Anti Bloodneck Society. Pennbo agrees to help despite his fear.

~The five travelers reach the Ravine of Redemption at last, brought to the Aura Holder by guards. The three cubs tell her all about their quest to come here, and she said she'd been expecting them. Ozzi, being as reluctant as he is, expects an immediate way to find out who the traitor is but is instead added into a training program to help strengthen their skills to help the danger that may be coming

~Kumoui gives birth to a litter of cubs and finds a new mate to help her raise them quickly. Azuruu and the others, still caught up in their training, spread the word about the Anti Bloodneck Society and are met with respect by many rogues or formerly abandoned lions. Though many have had nothing to do with the Bloodnecks themselves, they stood with the first prophecy and believe they're able to help

~Ozzi, Feechi, and Pennbo complete their courses and are able to return home. As much as Pennbo wanted to stay, he knew it couldn't be and the Bloodnecks would track down him, Azuruu, and Kumoui at some point. The two filthbloods decide to stay and spring their plan into action

~When Ozzi and Feechi arrive back to a completed camp, the moment they enter to see Pelinak being pinned down, bitten as she thrashed between the Mudlanders. She was said to have commited another murder and scarred brutally before she escaped, unkilled. Despite her still being on the run, the pride knows they are still in danger. Ozzi and Feechi report what had happened to their parents, who were glad to see them.

~When Pennbo is brought back, he is slammed and maimed, bombared by questions. He lies that Azuruu and Kumoui had escaped and died, but he has no excuses to his own actions. Pennbo's mother is slaughtered as his punishment, and though he is not close to her he cannot help but be sorrowful

~Pelinak treks off alone again, reflecting on her past, and with it, a new hunger for power. She knows that, one day, glory will be brought to her. The book ends with her trotting away, vengeful and unafraid


 * 3: The Rise of the Revengeful

~The book starts off with Kumoui and Azuruu, with their middle-aged cubs, trotting away from the ravine with their building army. They know that they don't stand a chance against the ever-growing Bloodnecks, but that it can be done with proper buildup. They find a camp far west of the Bloodnecks, sheltered and protected, though many of the rebels continue to live as rogues

~Ozzi and Feechi, now nearly adults, have been at peace for many moons, but they know that danger is returning. One of Blazer's Mudlanders had reported a vicious-looking male just beyond their territory, which could only mean one thing. Feechi, for the most part, knows what is going to happen, and the report makes the pride chaotic and stiff. Later, Margeez asks to hunt with her to get it off her mind, and she does, but he doesn't seem to respect her boundaries. That night, she dreams of Pennbo, but instead of the sweet cub she remembered, he is a vicious bloodletter. Despite her nightmare, she misses him and wonders what has happened to him.

~Ozzi thinks long and hard about his upcoming moons, knowing that it was nearly his time to leave the pride and start his own. Unlike some males, who chose to remain, he couldn't resist the pull of his instincts. He knew it'd be for the best, especially during these dangerous times, but he decides not to tell anyone. He goes to comfort Feechi, who had been feeling awful dismal lately, especially after the dream with Pennbo. They're sibling bond had grown closer, which would make Ozzi all the sadder to leave them

~Ever since Pelinak arrived and took control over the Bloodnecks, Pennbo's life has changed. She treats him like a possessive mother, trying to get him to strengthen himself. After a firm lecture, he looks towards the filthbloods, who were still stuck doing dirty work for the Bloodnecks. He symphasises with them, but doesn't say a thing. He couldn't help but think about Feechi and what had happened to her, but she tries to get it out of his mind

~When Feechi awakes, she is greeted by Margeez, who flirts subtly with her, but she ignores him. It wasn't that she didn't like him, but something else was missing. During a solo hunt, she strays near the Bloodneck border where she had first met Pennbo and couldn't resist the pull. She'd strayed here for several days, but only now did she catch a familar scent. Pennbo creeps from the grass, and his eyes are bare and devoid, stress mangled him. Feechi bounds up to him and joy, but he says he cannot stay long. He notes of a new lioness taking over the leadership of a weak and ravanged Claw Slice, and Feechi knows immediately who it must be. Pennbo tells him to meet him later that night, and she agrees

~After Ozzi has a talk with his father about starting his own pride and about the Bloodnecks growing stronger, Feechi tells Ozzi about her encounter with Pennbo and how she may be away for a night or possibly a few days. He isn't too keen on the idea, saying that Pennbo may not be safe after much exposure to the Bloodnecks. Feechi lashes out, saying he's full of himself, and Ozzi is taken aback. But even so, he promises to tell the pride that Feechi was sent on an important quest and he was going to delay his leaving until she returned

~The next night, Feechi meets with Pennbo again and they run off, him having made an excuse about trying to gain information about the Mudlanders. They talk for hours about what has been happening, mostly focusing on Pelinak's new leadership and the harm that came with it. They brush the worries from their mind, playing around and having a great time, their friendship redeemed

~After spending a night under the stars, Pennbo finds himself exposed to familar scent. He knew it as that of Azuruu and Kumoui. However, he suspected that they had moved their camp due to being a bit too close to the Bloodnecks, and that maybe this was just as a spycamp. He explains his worries to Feechi and they talk it out. That night, Pennbo soon realizes that he feels something he couldn't express about Feechi. He thinks for hours by a small, trickling stream before he confesses his feelings. She knew that they'd have to keep this a secret but agreed that she loved him as well. Under the shine of the half moon and under the spirit's watchful eye, they perform the ritual for new mates by pressing their muzzles and paws together and murmuring their vows.

~When the two return to their respectful prides, Feechi tells Ozzi all about her new love with Pennbo. He was happy that she was happy and, even if it was a complicated mess, supported her. Afterwards she told him about him going to form his own pride in two days' time, and even if she was sad, she agreed. Two mornings after, Ozzi announced his departure to the pride. He hugs Feechi one last time before setting off into the new land. That night is cold and empty without his prescence, but Feechi tried to find another oppurtunity to seek out Pennbo again

~The next morning, chaos is building among the Bloodnecks. Pelinak plans her mass for revenge, hoping to gather enough rogues to defeat the Mudland Pride, and Pennbo knows he must warn Feechi. As he seeks her out without hope, he catches another trace of the Anti Bloodneck Society. He meets up with the two founders, who have so far build nearly an entire army of rebels. Pennbo agrees to join them and meet up at moonhigh every night. He goes back to camp, telling all of the filthbloods about the society, and all but one agree to join.  