[DraconisSumeris]

on the Ninth day of winter my true love gave to me... the Warmth to last a thousand winters!

This lion is the warmest of them all!
interpret the prompt as you like you can use up to 500 words and an art piece.

edits: glowing nose, antlers, Paw Floof

end date: January 2nd, 10pm MST
Hope you all have an enjoyable holiday seaon!

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[b]Pride:[/b]
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[b]Warmth:[/b]
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[epilogue]

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res with blessed by the sun ?

[EchoIre]

Username: EchoIre
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res with an absolute BABY

[Mid-life]

awwww why is this lion so adorable?? maybe doing a fairytale type of entry!

[-Isabella-]

mark!

[Lavellan]

Username: Lavellan
Lion Name: Fajro
Lion Gender: Male
Pride: Flame Valley Pride
Pride Status: Guard
Warmth:

The winter, usually mild and rainy, proved to be extremely bitter. Lions were finding their tasks difficult, and none more than the Sky Watchers. Hours were spent, sitting in the bitter cold, staring at the sky while shivering. The nights they shared were great, the pair able to huddle together to keep each other warm, but there were nights where the Sky Watchers sat, alone, quaking as they tried to search for signs.
On this night, it was Kuhani’s turn to cast her gaze to the skies, and the moments seemed to last for hours. The lions were fast approaching the Winter Holiday, celebrated by the pride on the Winter Solstice, and Kuhani still wasn’t quite sure what to ask for.
“Right now,” she muttered to herself, casting her eyes to the moon, who peeked at her from behind a cloud, “All I want is someone to keep me warm.”
As she uttered the words, her skin prickled as the winds changed, shifting from a chilly eastern wind, to a freezing northern wind.
“Great, thanks.” She snapped to the sky, sure that the ancestors were cackling in their watch of her. Sitting tall, wrapping her pale tail around her forepaws as though that would make much of a difference. Staring skywards, a noise from behind her caught her attention.
“Hello?”
The strange voice caused the female to leap to her paws, her fur bristling wildly. Standing before her, head dipped sheepishly, stood a fiery lion, a small smile gracing his lips.
“Hello...” Kuhani replied, watching him carefully.
“I’m sorry for frightening you,” the lion laughed softly, “I was looking for the Flame Valley Pride?”
Kuhani smiled, dipping her head.
“Well, you’ve come to the right place.” She explained, trying to keep her teeth from chattering. The lion was suddenly at her side, the warmth radiating from his body already soothing her.
“Why are you out here by yourself?” He quizzed, and the female laughed lightly.
“I’ll explain on the way down.”

Barely an hour later, the new lion - Fajro, as she learned - was integrated into the pride, and Kuhani approached as he spoke with the Founder.
“Sorry for interrupting,” She said quietly, smiling to both males as they turned to her. “But I’ll be returning to the plateau now, Sarasa, if you’ll need anything.”
Sarasa merely dipped his head, dismissing her, but the other male frowned lightly.
“You’re going up there again? But it’s so cold!”
Kuhani smiled lightly, tipping her head.
“That’s the thrill of the job, I’m afraid. I’ll talk to you both later.”
And, with that, the female returned to the plateau. But she had barely seated herself down before the bright coloured male thundered towards her.
“I’ve spoken to Sarasa!” He chimed, “And I’ve been assigned to guard you up here!”
“I don’t need-”
She didn’t even get to finish her thought before the male seated himself next to her, the warmth of their shared bodies far more pleasant than sitting here alone.

And, after that, with each winter night that passed, the reddish male kept her company on her journeys, and, as the world warmed and spring arrived, she found him still at her side.

[LoSt In PrOgReS]

Username: Lost in progres
Lion Name: Rune
Lion Gender: Female
Pride: Eternal snow
Pride Status: Mechanic
Warmth:
Rune was dreaming. She must be. Before her stood an old lioness, older than any she had seen before. They were glowing red. While Rune was gaping at them, the lioness circled around the cub before nodding. “Yes, yes. I can see it, child. A fire burns within you. I don’t think I have ever seen a lion this warm before.” Rune was confused. “What do you mean?!” The lioness hummed. “You will find out eventually, child. Just you wait.”

——

Rune laid in her den at the Eternal snow pride. Again with the weird dream. She had been having it since she was a little cub. She stood up. Whatever. Nothing new there, so no need to worry. Right? Right.

She stretched, heading outside. It was time to hunt, she had already woke up way too late. Flurris was probably gonna be mad at her for sleeping in. Rune was still a bit droopy from just waking up, but she was ready for a new day!

She saw Flurris already impatiently waiting with the other hunters. She felt very embarrassed, everyone must've been waiting for her! "I'm sorry I'm so late!" she called out. She noticed Flurris gaping though. She frowned at the snow leopard, confused "What?" Flurris shook her head. "Your paws, dear. They're melting the snow."

——

Rune dreamt again that night. The same lioness stood before her. "I see you found your calling, young one." The lioness smiled "I am glad for you." Rune didn't get a chance to answer, instead, the dream instantly cut off and she woke the next morning.

——

From that day on, Rune mastered the powers, the warmth that had hidden inside of her for so long. She could control it now, the warmth barely more than a normal lion's body, or as hot as a sun. Rune learned how to shape metal with them, even. She felt proud of herself. She started making armor for her pride, promising to always keep them safe.
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[DraconisSumeris]

Username: Lavellan
Lion Name: Fajro
Lion Gender: Male
Pride: Flame Valley Pride
Pride Status: Guard
Warmth:

The winter, usually mild and rainy, proved to be extremely bitter. Lions were finding their tasks difficult, and none more than the Sky Watchers. Hours were spent, sitting in the bitter cold, staring at the sky while shivering. The nights they shared were great, the pair able to huddle together to keep each other warm, but there were nights where the Sky Watchers sat, alone, quaking as they tried to search for signs.
On this night, it was Kuhani’s turn to cast her gaze to the skies, and the moments seemed to last for hours. The lions were fast approaching the Winter Holiday, celebrated by the pride on the Winter Solstice, and Kuhani still wasn’t quite sure what to ask for.
“Right now,” she muttered to herself, casting her eyes to the moon, who peeked at her from behind a cloud, “All I want is someone to keep me warm.”
As she uttered the words, her skin prickled as the winds changed, shifting from a chilly eastern wind, to a freezing northern wind.
“Great, thanks.” She snapped to the sky, sure that the ancestors were cackling in their watch of her. Sitting tall, wrapping her pale tail around her forepaws as though that would make much of a difference. Staring skywards, a noise from behind her caught her attention.
“Hello?”
The strange voice caused the female to leap to her paws, her fur bristling wildly. Standing before her, head dipped sheepishly, stood a fiery lion, a small smile gracing his lips.
“Hello...” Kuhani replied, watching him carefully.
“I’m sorry for frightening you,” the lion laughed softly, “I was looking for the Flame Valley Pride?”
Kuhani smiled, dipping her head.
“Well, you’ve come to the right place.” She explained, trying to keep her teeth from chattering. The lion was suddenly at her side, the warmth radiating from his body already soothing her.
“Why are you out here by yourself?” He quizzed, and the female laughed lightly.
“I’ll explain on the way down.”

Barely an hour later, the new lion - Fajro, as she learned - was integrated into the pride, and Kuhani approached as he spoke with the Founder.
“Sorry for interrupting,” She said quietly, smiling to both males as they turned to her. “But I’ll be returning to the plateau now, Sarasa, if you’ll need anything.”
Sarasa merely dipped his head, dismissing her, but the other male frowned lightly.
“You’re going up there again? But it’s so cold!”
Kuhani smiled lightly, tipping her head.
“That’s the thrill of the job, I’m afraid. I’ll talk to you both later.”
And, with that, the female returned to the plateau. But she had barely seated herself down before the bright coloured male thundered towards her.
“I’ve spoken to Sarasa!” He chimed, “And I’ve been assigned to guard you up here!”
“I don’t need-”
She didn’t even get to finish her thought before the male seated himself next to her, the warmth of their shared bodies far more pleasant than sitting here alone.

And, after that, with each winter night that passed, the reddish male kept her company on her journeys, and, as the world warmed and spring arrived, she found him still at her side.

Pffft i though i posted already. I really loved this idea <3 im soch a softie for potential romances like xD

But congrats <3

[Lavellan]

Ah, thank you! <3 I just love this warm boy! C: Thank you Draconis!