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DJ88 — A Day To Themselves

Published: 2011-09-07 14:28:48 +0000 UTC; Views: 117091; Favourites: 2893; Downloads: 1857
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listen to this whilst you read ^^
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" The distant sound of thunder rumbled throughout the land, Kuzimu was training little Zira all morning. Today wasn't a bad day, it wasn't hot, the sun was not out. It had begun to sprinkle a bit of rain. Zira was determined to reach far beyond her father's expectations and orders. Giving her all in her training. As Azola, her mother, watched from a distance, always helplessly gloomy and resentful at the very idea that Zira trained most of the day and part of the night. rarely getting chances to be with her mother, or with other cubs. Her innocence was passing her by. Then Azola raised her head as four more of the male members of their pride walked up to Kuzimu.
"Zira that's enough, catch you breath and sit in the shade of the tree" Kuzimu said assertively.
Zira let out a relieved sigh and she lumbered over to the tree and sat down. trying to hold in the urge to pant, as she wanted to seem unaffected by her training, to seem strong.

Azola looked on as Kuzimu's second in command Misuli (swahili for Muscle) reported 3 rogues have tresspassed into their territory, and have taken down a buffalo near the border in the night. And are now heading towards the pride's source of game and water. The head tracker Kuwinda (swahili for Hunt) started to talk to Kuzimu as well.

Azola's eyes brightened up some. Then Kuzimu looked over at her, and she sat up. Kuzimu then turned to Zira, who was looking up at all the other males of the pride, then she sat up straight like a soldier.
"Zira that's all for the day, go to your mother"
Zira's eyes brightened and her ears perked up. She stood up and made her way through the big male lions and started to head towards Azola, who stood up by now. She started slow, trying to seem professional, and without realizing it, her march turned into an excited canter. And a smile came across her face.
Azola looked on adoringly as Zira finally reached her on the rocks. And they turned to go spend the day together.

Kuzimu and the other males left to go hunt down the intruders, Azola wasn't even worried about that, surley they'd get more males and destroy the rogues . All she cared about was th fact that she had her daughter all to herself that day."


8D
I'm actually very happy with this picture, it was kind of an experiment, I sketched it all out, then I did the BG before I did the characters, which I never do it that way, it was quite fun.
Really got my creative juices flowing, and I actually enjoyed drawing this!
i Haven't enjoyed drawing much of what I have been uploading lately, hopefully this is the start to the end of my artblock.

anywho.

I thought this was a cute idea, to show that every now and then Zira would get a break from her treacherous father, and spend some time with her mother.

oh and that really dark grey lion with the black mane may be the father of Kijani and Giza.

OH! and no Zira doesnt have the hole in her ear at this age, that comes later on in my story
Um yeah XD

Enjoy!


for more info/images of these characters, click on the thumbnails

Story of Zira's life


Kuzimu


Azola


Kijani/Giza
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Zira/Kovu/Nuka/Vitani/The Lion King (c) Disney
Kuzimu/Azola/Kijani/Giza/story(c) *DJ88
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Comments: 114

Painterlyphotobomer [2024-03-02 23:42:45 +0000 UTC]

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thelionkingb [2022-08-28 02:45:43 +0000 UTC]

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rikyPTuga [2021-07-04 12:36:03 +0000 UTC]

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Bleskobleska-Yandere [2017-07-11 07:21:35 +0000 UTC]

It looks so sweet :3

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NINADOR [2017-07-09 13:10:06 +0000 UTC]

I would like to see Zira as an infant! 

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artistagal [2015-07-13 17:03:55 +0000 UTC]

Awww. Azola. Is a good mommy.

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shadowheartqueen1244 [2015-03-19 15:36:49 +0000 UTC]

Azalea is a pretty good mom 😏

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Foxlariat [2015-02-15 05:54:23 +0000 UTC]

This is awesome work! Wow!

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WolfHyena3 [2014-11-18 06:46:07 +0000 UTC]

Zira gets the hole in her ear by killing Kopa. He bits her ear.

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twoworldsonekingdom [2014-11-13 15:37:11 +0000 UTC]

I love your story about Zira.

That's why I want to Thank you for inspiring to do my OWN Lion King story.

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Illwoon [2014-10-10 03:04:28 +0000 UTC]

Love it!  I really do love how you portrayed a young Zira.  She's one of my favorite characters!

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Sbnsjsjjsjjsjs [2014-08-07 15:53:14 +0000 UTC]

I LOVE LITTLE ZIRA!!!!!
😃😃😃😃 she is so CUUUUTE!!!!!!

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Benthehyena [2014-07-15 20:39:44 +0000 UTC]

Aaaw, she looks cute^^

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Firestar2013 [2013-12-01 03:07:42 +0000 UTC]

Whats going on in the background???

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DJ88 In reply to Firestar2013 [2013-12-01 23:00:04 +0000 UTC]

It's kind of explained in the description

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RJ-the-Lynx [2013-11-02 01:23:52 +0000 UTC]

Gosh!!! Zira in cub version is really adorable!!!!! *.*

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ClaireBear26 [2013-08-10 21:33:44 +0000 UTC]

Zira looks soo cute

Very good drawing by the way

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twoworldsonekingdom [2013-08-01 18:25:46 +0000 UTC]

Can you name the Lions with Kuzimu from left to right, skipping Kuwinda

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Lady-Satra [2013-07-14 21:53:43 +0000 UTC]

Oh my is that orange male lion Choyo (Shelfish)?

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DJ88 In reply to Lady-Satra [2013-07-15 14:24:48 +0000 UTC]

Nope, that's Kuwinda
[link]

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Lady-Satra In reply to DJ88 [2013-07-15 14:59:56 +0000 UTC]

Oh,ok,his back looked like SF XD

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Growlie26 [2013-07-10 03:17:33 +0000 UTC]

What was the music? Cause the video is no longer available.

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DJ88 In reply to Growlie26 [2013-07-16 18:18:38 +0000 UTC]

It was "Now We Are Free" from the Gladiator Soundtrack [link]  .

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Growlie26 In reply to DJ88 [2013-07-16 20:14:50 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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Kia-lioness [2013-06-06 17:28:06 +0000 UTC]

little Zira very nice)^^ interesting story)

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AngelWolves1 [2013-05-24 22:23:42 +0000 UTC]

This is so beautiful

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MysticalBats [2013-04-15 06:48:30 +0000 UTC]

cub Zira is so cute to bad she ended up EVIL

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EmilyJayOwens [2013-03-23 09:17:02 +0000 UTC]

The music.. oh my god :3 Fits so well! I adore the way you draw Zira and your whole story of Zira's life!

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kuzimuandazola [2013-03-07 22:20:36 +0000 UTC]

i love it

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IsenVarulven [2013-02-15 00:49:21 +0000 UTC]

Zira's cute X3

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Kuzimu1233 [2012-09-29 06:32:06 +0000 UTC]

This pride is weird why one pride got many lion and just one lioness?

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DJ88 In reply to Kuzimu1233 [2012-09-29 08:33:31 +0000 UTC]

They have several male and female lionesses.
I just haven't showcased the females in any images.

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Kuzimu1233 In reply to DJ88 [2012-10-01 05:19:44 +0000 UTC]

Oh

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Miranh [2012-09-21 15:53:59 +0000 UTC]

I love this!

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MaeraSoruai [2012-08-23 07:56:33 +0000 UTC]

Oh my god, Zira looks adorable.

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CrimsonPhantom666 [2012-07-18 01:40:30 +0000 UTC]

Aww, she looks so innocent...

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lionkingneo30 [2012-03-15 06:28:44 +0000 UTC]

I love Zira's mother, she looks beautiful.

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baltoscamplover4ever [2012-03-02 01:40:29 +0000 UTC]

Will you ever finish this?

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DJ88 In reply to baltoscamplover4ever [2012-03-04 07:56:41 +0000 UTC]

Possibly. I do plan on at-least revealing what happens with her parents and so on.

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angeltiger777 [2012-02-25 03:31:43 +0000 UTC]

Great Job, both the story and the music really move me. Hans Zimmer is my favorite composer.

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Emmy-Cakes [2012-01-16 01:54:07 +0000 UTC]

Awesome pic! Though I have a question.. I't drives me crazY! >D Is there like a particular website you get all the swahili names and meanings from?

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baltoscamplover4ever In reply to Emmy-Cakes [2012-03-02 01:41:09 +0000 UTC]

I use : [link]

most of mine come from there.

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DJ88 In reply to Emmy-Cakes [2012-01-17 09:29:34 +0000 UTC]

Google translate lol

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Emmy-Cakes In reply to DJ88 [2012-01-17 23:33:50 +0000 UTC]

Yay for google! XD

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ARRII [2011-11-14 18:59:24 +0000 UTC]

Cub Zira is so cute <3

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BlueEyedQueen [2011-10-30 10:35:48 +0000 UTC]

I wuv dis.

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SAMuise [2011-09-30 15:08:47 +0000 UTC]

Love Zira as a cub

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mrsrobelo05 [2011-09-24 20:26:50 +0000 UTC]

ok so ive faved everything i saw >.< im in love

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dragonlily29 [2011-09-15 22:40:32 +0000 UTC]

niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice

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schnuckischnuck [2011-09-15 17:01:20 +0000 UTC]

I love your story written and drawn by the small zira
I still can not wait until there is something new ...
how have you been back since the men?

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