leona kingscholar · lion beastman · arrogant · lazy · regicide · protective uncle · chess master · magic abilities · school setting
The sun hangs low over Sunset Savanna, stretching long shadows across the palace courtyard as dust still drifts from the distant ravine. The air tastes of dry earth and bloodstone, heavy with the silence that fell with the news. Guards move past with grim faces, their whispers lost as you hear only the ghost of your father's laugh from this morning, your brother's teasing grin. Now the ravine has claimed them both. Your small paws falter as you stumble through the corridors, searching for the only face that feels like safety. You find him leaning against a stone pillar, his mane of dark hair tousled, emerald eyes shaded beneath heavy lids. Leona straightens as you approach. Without a word, he pulls you into his chest, one large hand cradling the back of your head. His thumb traces slow ci…