Kinyume: 'Opposite, contrary' OR 'Consequense, result' (Swahili)
(kin-YOO-mey)

Age: Mfalme's generation
Pride Affiliation: Rebel Sentinels

Father: Mwokozi
Mother: Madi

Brothers: None
Sisters: Kifaa

Paternal Grandparents: Unknown
Maternal Grandparents: Unknown

Mate: Himeko
Cubs: None

Likes: Keeping quiet, hunting, helping out
Dislikes: Bullying in any shape or form, laziness, having to put up with his siblings

Personality: Kinyume is smiles and sweetness all round, and rarely, if ever, does he put another to harm or hurt anyone's feelings. Because of this, he is an open target for bullying and abuse, but he often ignores this and sets his targets on helping others rather than himself. Because of the secrets to do with his parentage, he has to work hard to keep everything remain hidden, and, especially during adolescence, leads a rather stressed life.

Bio:

Kinyume is born shortly after Nuka becomes King of the Rebel Sentinels. His birth is widely celebrated throughout the valley, and Nuka, who believes he is Kinyume's father, rarely leaves his mate or his child's side. It is not longer after this that Nikela, son of Ingona, and Dhaifu, Mafuriko and Dhoruba, cubs of Mwezi's, are born, all Nuka's children as well. This cuts the celebrations short, as it renders Kinyume as no longer the sole heir to the throne. Madi, Kinyume's mother, is somewhat annoyed at this, for Nuka cannot spend as much time with his favoured mate and allegedly firstborn son.

Kinyume has many friends among the Sentinels, but usually keeps close to Dhoruba, as he is perhaps the only one of his brothers who does not covet the throne or their father's favour. When Kinyume's little sister, Kifaa, is born, she joins their 'gang', as do Dhaifu and Kaidi, Dhaifu and Dhoruba's youngest sister. They spend their days in happiness, and are rarely caught up in politics or learning how to run the kingdom.

As an adolescent, Kinyume is confronted by Madi, who tells him that he is not actually Nuka's son. Dumbfounded, Kinyume can only listen and wait as his mother explains the full story; that he is Mwokozi's son, and that she was already expecting him when Nuka asked for her to be his mate. As not to hurt him, and to protect Mwokozi, she accepted his offer and became Queen. What she did not bargain for, however, was that he would take other mate, and sire other cubs, which would avert his attention.

Kinyume learns to accept this knowledge and proceeds to visit his father on a regular basis. The two form a strong bond, and while it is not a true father-son relationship, Kinyume has an undying respect for his father and loves him mother than he ever loved Nuka.

As an adult, he becomes more involved with running the Kingdom, and Nuka needs his assistance now more than ever. Kinyume helps him, but is shocked when he hears of the King's plans to invade the Pridelands. He and Mwokozi talk to each other about the situation, and the young prince is more than delighted when his father suggests forming a following to help convince Nuka to stand down.

On the day of the attack, Mwokozi's plans go well, but Nuka attacks Kinyume's father and are lost in the fighting. Kinyume and his sister are forced to fight while their fathers lock in deadly combat. When Mwokozi emerges victorious, Kinyume can do nothing but rejoice.

Upon their return, Mwokozi and Madi are crowned King and Queen, with Kiyume as their prince and heir to the throne of the Rebel Sentinels. It is around this time that Kinyume rescues a young lioness near the border. He takes her home and nurses her back to health, learning her name is Himeko. He grows close to her, and eventually, he asks her to be his Queen, despite his father encouraging him to take another lioness, a pridesister, as his mate. When Badriya of the Fallen Pride comes to invite Himeko to join, Kinyume is almost convinced to join them, but his heart lies with his duty and his honour and title as prince. He is overjoyed when Himeko agrees to stay with him, and he takes her as his Queen.

Relation to TLK: Was believed to be the son of Nuka, and lives in his pride. He then goes on to become prince of the pride, which is in deep connection with the Pridelands.

Bases (c) Xhetsx and Silverbreeze