Destiny in the Serengeti

Story by deltroon1986 on SoFurry

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My first attempt with a third person view story that contains no dialogue. So any feedback would be Greatly Appreciated. Thanks.


They say when you're faced with a challenge where the outcome doesn't only affect you but, someone else. Most folks will do what they must to save the life in jeopardy. While others will save their own skins and leave others to suffer their unfortunate fate. In the case of one young man his life will take many turns and will be forever changed. Zack a twenty year-old jackal-husky mix is on a journey to find his destiny.

He's spent the last three years amongst the largest lion tribe in the heart of the Serengeti. During his time there he slowly grew attached to the king's second daughter, Alania. Granted the father thought highly of Zack but, he had promised her to another. Long before Zack had arrived and bartered sanctuary with his pride. Czara his oldest daughter was forced into exile a few days before his arrival.

Czara tried to kill her father as he slept in an attempt to seize control over the pride. She also made a pack with her father's largest and most brutal enemy, an albino lion called Wolf. She vowed by the blood running in her veins she'd have revenge on her family. Though, since Zack has been there nothing out of the ordinary has happened. Despite being informed of Czara's vow of revenge against everyone in the pride.

Barrett always sensed his oldest daughter had a thirst for power but, never realized it was so vast. He had hoped with his wisdom and love he could sway her heart away from such a path. Sadly it wasn't enough to keep her from trying to seize power anyway. Sighing to himself he observed the area in the hopes her exile would be merciful. One thing still bothered him, the strange smile on her face when she left.

In the years that followed, Zack's time amongst the pride, he felt fate calling him elsewhere. Barrett wished him well and said he was always welcomed in his pride should he ever return. Since he couldn't have Alania's hand in marriage he needed to move on. So for the next three years he traveled abroad studying under many masters. Until word that Barrett's pride had come under attack by rogue lions.

Something inside Zack's heart told him that it wasn't the work of rogues lusting for territory. It could only be one of two lions lusting after Barrett's pride and head. He packed his things along with a sword someone he called a brother had given him. Zack made the long journey back to Africa in the hopes he could help Barrett. The skills he learned would certainly come in handy after all he thought.

By the end of the fifth night Zack reached the outskirts of the Savannah. With the sun almost set he bunked down for the night and got a campfire going. Little did he know he hadn't gone unseen as he made camp for the night. Two female cheetahs were following him wondering why he was traveling through their territory. So they waited for the right moment to trap him and get some answers.

Sadly they weren't expecting him to actually put up a fight when they pounced. In the end Zack still ended up captured but, not without destroying most of their weapons. What shocked them more was the fact he spoke fluent Felish considering he's canine. They spent the next three days questioning him, to find out why he's trekking through their territory. He told them that he was trying to get to Barrett's territory.

Naturally he shared why he was taking this particular route through their territory. Saying it was the quickest and most direct route there without having to stop often. Besides the longer they kept him tied up the less likely there would be any survivors left. The two female cheetahs didn't seem to care about what he wanted. While he kept them talking he did his best to slip free of his restraints.

Sadly his wiggling got the taller female's attention, when she got up he had gotten loose. Before the other female could react her partner was tripped up by her own restraints. As the othe female jumped to her feet only to be staring at the polished blade of his sword. He didn't need to say anything to convince either woman to let him go. Once they did he darted off as fast as his feet could carry him.

Reaching a large mesa by dawn he began climbing which really slowed him down. Luckily jumping down managed to make up what time had been lost. Though despite all his training he couldn't shake the fact his captors were still tracking him. As he reached the outskirts of Barrett's territory, all he could see was smoke, while the scent of blood lingered in the air. He still ventured forth taking his time to search for any survivors amongst the scorched earth.

The bodies he discovered were cubs, he checked for life and learned their throats were cut. From the looks of it they were murdered as they slept peacefully in their beds. Zack did everything in power to keep his anger from raging to the surface. He did it for one of two reasons, one to keep his presence from being discovered by anyone nearby. Secondly he had to focus on finding survivors or an enemy to question.

As he wandered around the various burnt huts he kept finding the same signs. By this time the two female cheetahs from the other night had caught up with him. They were sickened by what they came across when they approached him, he turned to face them. He kindly asked them to gather all the cubs and give them a proper burial. While he ventured his way further into the very heart of Barrett's territory.

Zack didn't wait around to hear their reply as he sped off towards Barrett's home. Using the bellowing smoke to conceal his presence from the guards that were patrolling around. What bothered him the most there were only four male guards wandering around. So slipping in undetected proved far too easy for Zack's instincts. Sure enough as he walked along the main courtyard the gate behind him slammed shut.

Before he could blink the four guards he saw earlier had him surrounded with weapons drawn. Any motion he made to draw his sword from its sheath they drew closer to him. Keeping his face well hidden behind the hood of his large coat. A familiar presence moved closer towards him though who ever it was, felt very arrogant. The voice that spoke to him was in fact female and sounded very familiar.

Lifting his head up slightly he gazed upon the one fur he heard many stories about. She turned to the right, looking over her shoulder at a large white furred male approaching. He asked her who the outsider was as he stopped by her side. Wrapping his arm around her waist they smirked smugly looking down at Zack. These were the two furs, Barrett had spoken of and if anything should happen here.

Zack didn't react openly but, he wanted so badly to exact revenge on them both. Luckily he waited patiently for them to play their hand or even make a mistake. To his amazement they did before either one could recover he challenged them. Catching them both completely off guard and in their arrogance they eagerly accepted. Feeling that someone like Zack would be an easy kill, so there was no need to fear him.

So they walked away to possibly to celebrate their easy victory inside the house. While Zack spent it confined by the guards that surrounded him when he stepped into the courtyard. First thing that morning the four guards stripped him of everything except his sword. Czara wanted to make sure that he didn't have any concealed weapons. Once bare Czara and Wolf stripped down to their bare as well then prepared for battle.

Before the fight began Zack asked them where the survivors of Barrett's pride were. Czara pointed over to a large prison cell where the females of the pride were being kept. She then pointed in the other direct where Barrett's body was put on display. Zack didn't react outwardly at what he saw but, he used his rage to fuel his strength. Drawing his sword from its sheath then he prepared himself for battle.

Neither Wolf nor Czara were concerned about Zack's weapon as he discarded the sheath. Now the sword that Zack wields is special it's main purpose is to incapacitate an opponent. Though if the blade is ever reversed all bets are off and someone is losing a limb. Keeping the blunt edge facing them and focusing on using he speed. Wolf made the first move towards him and like a bullet Zack vanished.

Both of them tried desperately to locate him but, they had little luck tracking his movements. Where he did end up nobody thought to look, he stood before the imprisoned lionesses. Making sure they were all okay and none of them were injured. They told him they were all okay more or less just scared senseless and caught off guard. Though some asked him if he had news of the well being of their children.

All Zack told them that those two will pay dearly for everything they've done. With that he vanished once again this time taking out all four guards, each with a single, heavy blow. Though he wasn't silent about it, he wanted those two to see the power he possessed. Wolf was clearly startled by Zack's display of power, while Czara had second thoughts. She started to back away from Wolf since his attention was elsewhere.

As she turned to run away she walked right into Zack standing there sword drawn and ready. She blinked and he was gone until the sound of Wolf roaring in pain drew her attention. Spinning completely around she saw him on his knees clutching his wrist. Only to learn his hand had been severed clean off. Looking slightly to the left she saw that Zack's weapon had no traces of Wolf's blood on it.

Fear and panic started to cloud her eyes as Zack slowly strode towards her with a justified resolve. She knew that Wolf had failed her so now she had to find a way out. The first instinct to successfully kick in was to run for her life in the hopes Zack won't follow. Sadly the exact opposite happened the second she took off at a full sprint. Before she could get very far or even call out for help everything went black.

By the time she woke up, she was bound to a tree with Wolf not to far away. Alive though clearly unconscious with his severed hand was bandaged then she looked around. She gazed upon Zack standing close by watching her very closely, his expression was much softer. Than it was just a short time ago now, she worried about her own fate. Czara demanded to know what he had in store for her and her life mate.

Zack didn't say anything he merely walked away leaving her confused and angry. As she stayed there Zack set about burying Barrett and the rest of the cubs that had been murdered. This took a couple of days to make sure they were buried according to pride law. The next thing on Zack's list was to ask the lionesses what should be done with them. Most wanted their deaths in penance for what they've done to their children.

He explained that if he killed either of them it would make him no better than them. He told them to take some time to think while he cleaned up the mess. The days ticked by and Zack spent it dealing with the two prisoners and rebuilding homes. By sunset on the seventh day Barrett's territory was restored to the way it used to be. Now the time came to pass judgment on Czara and Wolf crimes against the pride.

He summoned the lionesses to the courtyard where Czara and Wolf were standing. When they all gathered Zack finished shackling them while the rest talked some more. As he finished he looked around and asked each one to offer a yes or no. The sentence was exile or life imprisonment for either one or both. Each lioness passed their judgment individually after saying their peace they would walk away.

Leaving Zack to pass down final judgment on Wolf, he allowed him to leave peacefully. Though he warned Wolf before untying him that should he return Zack would show him no mercy. As for Czara she would be imprisoned until she could prove herself worthy to the pride. Zack asked each of the male lions whether they wanted to stay. Only two of the four swore loyalty to Zack and the other two left in peace.

The one thing left on Zack's mind was the well being of Alania and her husband. Her mother, Sauria told him that she lives with a pride to the far south with a good mate. That eased his mind a great deal as he sat down on a large decorated chair. Sauria walked over to him, knelt down and rested her head on his thigh. Looking down at her, she shuffled a little before moving closer to him.

She caressed his inner thighs moving her upper body towards his crotch. Zack was quick to ask her what she was doing as he felt her breasts pressed against his crotch. Sauria replied now that he has taken over the pride every lioness here is at his beck and call. Feeling unsure he asked her if she was intending to pleasure him. The mature lioness smiled softly, leaned up and kissed him full on the lips.

As she pulled away Zack became aware they were no longer alone in the room together. He looked around and saw every lioness in the pride walking towards him. Slowly removing their body shawls from their bodies as they approached. Sauria set to work undressing him as they helped to carefully remove his clothing. Taking great care not to rip or tear his clothing as each piece was removed.

Sauria wrapped her strong arms around his neck and gently pulled Zack to his feet. She walked him over to the others as they wrapped their bare bodies against his. The scent of seven highly aroused females slowly clouded Zack's senses. His body reacted instantly his manhood grew rock hard in the matter of seconds much to their delight. As the evening passed the sounds of deep passionate love making filled the night air.

While they slept soundly snuggled warmly together they couldn't wait to bare Zack's cubs. For now they're happy to spend each night like this until their heat cycles came along. When they do each woman will get him all to themselves until a cub is conceived. Hopefully Zack is up to the task of fathering a large pride of cubs with them. Sauria is the only one of the group that's confident he can deliver.

In the years to follow Zack has become a great male and leader of Barrett's former pride. The two rogue males that joined have moved on with the females they chose for life-mates. Last Zack heard was they formed small prides of their own and are doing very well. Sauria took her place as a den mother for the other lionesses when they got pregnant. Since she was now past the age most lionesses can safely bare offspring.

Though Zack still pays equal attention to all his lionesses including Sauria. Granted she often declines intimacy but, she never refuses to snuggle with him every chance she gets. The only twins of the pride agreed to become Zack's life mates and are expecting come spring. Meanwhile Zack has opened strong trade relations with the neighboring prides. Including the pride Alania belongs to and now they look forward to seeing each other often.

As for Czara she was able to change her ways with help from her mother and Zack. She's become a strong and reliable scout for the pride, alerting them to possible danger. Though on most of her ventures she tries to track down Wolf and learn of his fate. Now that life is finally at peace, Zack can ready the path for the next generation. He never thought that his destiny would bring him back to where it all began.

The End.