This was a VERY belated trade between me and SparrowFeather. I promised Sparrow I would do a trade with her in May, ITS NOW AUGUST!
Anyways, I was asked to create a picture of Chumvi and SparrowFeathers character Alika and make it their first meeting. So this is just my version of what their first meeting could have been like. Of course, being SparrowFeathers character, this is only a theory.
I created Chumvi to what I think he would have looked like had he been in the movies. Of course if you are thinking of creating an image of Chumvi you may use my colours as a guide or just completely copy them over, I don't mind.
I am so sorry for the wait SparrowFeather, I hope you love the image and I hope you also love the story attached below!! I can't wait to see your part of the trade.
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Chumvi wandered aimlessly through the thick foliage, his strides were short and his posture was somewhat lacking nobility. He had been roaming for a few hours now and as the dryness of his mouth became apparent he turned his head and headed for the direction of the nearest pond. With each step his desire for water increased and with new purpose he quickened his pace. As he pushed through the shrubberies that stood between him and the pond, he was startled to see a lioness before him. She was lapping at the water graciously, her body was arched in a dainty stance and her eyes were closed tightly, it was evident that she was unaware of his arrival. Chumvi was in awe by the lioness, he had never been struck by such elegance and beauty in his life, part of him wanted nothing more than to quickly get to know her, but the other part resisted. He was content just watching her from afar, drawing in her delicate features and admiring her form. The seconds dragged into minutes and the lioness remained in her position, absentmindedly drinking away. Chumvi’s brain was flooded with thoughts, ideas on how he could introduce himself to her; he’d give anything to make a good impression.
He stepped forward slightly, intending on getting a closer look before he approached but as his paw landed it fell upon a small twig which instantaneously snapped loudly against the stones beneath him. The lioness’s eyes shot open, however she didn’t move from her position, instead her glance rose until their eyes met. Immediately the chemistry surged through Chumvi’s veins and he exhaled deeply as a small smile crept onto his face.
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Original image and character design (c) Disney
Chumvi (c) Disney
Alika (c) SparrowFeather
Render/Story (c) Me