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Pilp. Plip.

That sound awoke Khadim as water droplets fell from the top of his muzzle and off the side. His ears flicked are he left his station to look up into the sky. Rain. A smile crossed his muzzle as he jumped forward into the air mouth a gape to catch droplets. His eyes shut as tears pricked at the side of his eyes. The water felt so good on his fur and tongue as it started to come harder around him.

“Still a child.” the voice stopped him. Khadim turned to spy the dark brown furred lioness laying across the rock pile he had been hiding under for his station at the boarders. His ears lowered and he frowned.

“Niamah...”

The lioness stepped from the rock pile rolling her eyes. “You look like a fool out here. Some solider you are. I'm sure the Sizani would be proud.” She mocked as she moved to his side facing away from him. Her ears back and eyes narrowed as the male simply pulled away from her side moving back to the rock den. “I don't have time for your nonsense Nia. I don't need to deal with it. I did what I could to keep you alive.” he stated slinking back into the den turning a bit to look out as he spoke lowering his body back onto the floor.

Niamah harshly lunged forward to meet nose to nose with the male. “Niamah.” she snapped detesting that he would still shorten her name, “You left me to suffer with your brother! We should of died that night!” She growled moving out the den again glaring at him. Her attention was pulled away by a small stone falling against her head. A wicked grin started to curl around her muzzle. She looked back at him her eyes studying the den he had made in a hurry to just hide out the night before.

“It be a shame...” She said softly, dark thoughts crawling through her mind. She wanted it to end. For her to move on and for her reminder of the old days to be gone.

Khadim rose a brow as he lay still, “what be a shame?” He questioned as she pulled from the den. A soft giggle leaving her as she jumped up from the entrance and over the den. Khadim's eyes opened wide as a rumble shifted at the front of the den. Rocks falling from above the hole. Rushing forward he screamed out for his life. Then the rumbling and screams silenced.

Niamah moved carefully down the pile. The rocky path unstable below her paws as it rolled slowly and softly beneath her. Her eyes paused upon where the entrance once was. A paw limp reaching out beneath them. She stood in silence. A look of sorrow on her face but only for a moment before she again frowned and growled. This was deserved. Finally it was done. She could move on.

“It's always a shame when a solider doesn't make it home..” The lioness whispered silently walking away.

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So khadim was a character I had some personal issues with.  I wasn't happy with him or Niamah. 
I ended up leaving JM because of this and was unable at the time to crate a new character, as personal matters where effecting my life.  

After JM's Hiatus I may try again.

I've always imagined Khadim meeting his end at Niamah's paws.  Her anger for him getting the better of her and a moment of regret before she concinced herself justice was done.  

I loved my time spent in JM and hope to one day return.  

jasiri-mioyo