She was swollen with cubs and constantly in a state of complete uncomfort. She couldn't fly, couldn't really walk, was having a difficult time hunting. Ninati wasn't dealing with being pregnant and all alone.
Where did Tuu go? The other lioness seemed like she was going to be here during everything. It had been like she'd wanted to really take care of her. Ninati woke up alone now. She had been for a few days and it wasn't sitting well with her frayed nerves.
Deep in her heart, Ninati knew leaving the Stormborn was the best thing for her children. There was a state of unrest and change that didn't sit well with her or her instincts, and so she'd fled. But now she was wondering if it was too late to seek a pride for some kind of protection during the most vulnerable times ahead of her. Being alone wasn't something the goddess had really experienced until now. Her life had been fortunate to always have someone around her.
She wandered toward the coast, not knowing what else to do. There had to be something to eat somewhere along the coast. At this point the pregnant female would happily scavenge.
"C'mon," she panted out, having to stop and take a moment to catch her breath. "Uuuugh. I hate this."
