*sobs* I'M A TERRIBLE PERSON, THAT'S WHY!

Mm, yeah that's it. They're like Ari and Maalik in a way, opposites from different backgrounds who happen to complete each other's whole (not to mention that they're fun to draw *coughs*). Now I just feel like writing a mini-fic with those two doing something, getting into some hijinxs or whatever! Oh, believe me, it'll be EPIC and there'll be a lot to show. They might even get their own chapter. Still working on the kinks of it since there's so much going to be introduced!

MAALIK *sobbing* WHY DAKOTA?

I think Lutalo does bring a smack of realism and probably drive as well, instead of sitting back and tho king about something you should just go out and do it and worry about the consequences later. He also brings more independence (because Rhaenys has always really been reliant on an entire pride rather than herself). Good! I can't wait for them all to turn up so we can party and possibly cry depending g on how much you show.

Yup, her and Maalik and oh my god I think I teared a bit when I mentioned that. MAALIK WHYYYYY!

Exactly, exactly, exactly! They're complete opposites in every way, shape, and form, but they work well together. Rhaenys provides the stability that Lutalo needs, and Lutalo... hmm, perhaps maybe a smack of realism? That not everything works as well as you want it to? Actually not too sure what Lutalo can bring to the table besides strength and protection for Rhaenys as far as a relationship between the two would go. Oh don't worry, I INTEND for a OAJGHFOPE reaction for what's planned for the pride, mwahaha!

I know. Confused and worried. She's got a big family to take care of!

Ikeena probably would. I mean, I'm sure everyone probably thinks she's nuts for getting so close to Lutalo when he's been nothing but violent and crazed since they found him and Samanya. But I think they will make things work in the long run. They balance each other out perfectly. Ooooh! I don't mind the wait particularly if there's lots of stuff happening next chapter...but when thy do arrive then you might have to prepare for an ASDFGHJKL reaction from me.

Haha, poor Ari xD She's so confuzzled!

I could imagine how Ikeena would react if he was still alive, and met Lutalo xD He'd probably think his daughter was crazy for wanting to be with him. Happy for her, but still think that she was playing with fire xD Me neither, that's one chapter I'm definitely excited to write about! Not sure if they're going to appear in book four or book five because there's going to be a lot happening in book four, but you can count that they're due to appear soon!

CUE THE ENTIRE PRODE SCRAMBLING TO FIND HIM WHILST ARI IS JUST LIKE 'SERIOUSLY? I THOUGHT WE WERE PAST ALL THIS *SIGH*'

She would. These two are inseperable because they really only have each other to fully rely on and they owe each other so much. I can't wait for Ari and Judas' Prides to show up! I've been sitting there praying that the next chapter features them some.

WAKE UP JAMIL! YOU NEED TO SAVE CHARI FROM LUTALO'S WRATH!

Now I'm imagining what Rhaenys would do if Lutalo was in any danger - she'd probably do the same thing as him, go through hell and fire to save him, but probably in a less reckless manner than he would. And now you're giving me ideas for the story when I eventually get to Ari's pride's chapter...

SOMEONE GET ON THAT AND QUICKLY!

Sorry! It's lucky then that Rhaenys isn't the type to be reckless and grow herself into danger (unless it involves Lutalo, himself). She isn't going anywhere in the near future...but if Lutalo is present for the battle with the Pridelands and gets seperated from her then I can just imagine him tearing through friend and foe alike to find her.

HE'S TAKING A NAP, SOMEONE NEEDS TO GO WAKE HIM UP!

Oh jeez, that'd be the end of his world right there. He would have nothing else to live for, and probably would just go insane until someone had enough mercy to put him out of his misery. Yeeeeah, Lutalo would not take well to losing Rhaenys not one bit. NOW I HAVE A LOT OF FEELS BECAUSE OF THIS, THANKS A LOT NAMA.

WHERE IS JAMIL WHEN YOU NEED HIM?

I get it. He likes Rhaenys in a different way than Samanya but she is equally important to him as Samanya was before Ajani's death. Rhaenys was one of the few people in Ari's Pride willing to stick her neck out for him and give him the help he needs...and he also has feelings for her which makes everything more intense. If Lutalo lost Rhaenys then I think there would be no hope for him.