Arcanestars + Oneshots

🦁 Little Lion Girl

Jinx was on her third steak, finishing her final bite. "I think that is enough for now." The deer spoke with amusement, catching her attention. "Thank you, sir." She spoke, feeling the lions stare at her. "Never saw a kid eat like that. Poor kid must've been starving." A lion spoke up. Jinx felt her cheeks warm up in embarrassment, hearing Ibuki snicker. "She has to eat to grow up strong. She's in Shishigumi's hands now and that means she's going to be taken care of." She glanced to the lion who spoke up in her defense.

"She needs to bathe. Free, I'm entrusting you to look after her since you're already advocating for her." The deer spoke up, standing. The lion with a scarred eye perked up, glancing at Jinx. "Do not disappoint." The deer left with those words, Free walking up to Jinx.

"Okay, kid. Let's go get you cleaned up and fitted for your own suit." Free spoke happily, lifting her by her arms almost carelessly as she tilted her head at the mention of a suit. Jinx couldn't help but laugh with Free as he waddled with her in a joking manner, Ibuki roaring concern at the action. "Be careful! She's a child." Free glanced at Ibuki, patting Jinx's head. "Loosen up, Ibuki. We're just playing, kids gotta play." Free argued, guiding Jinx around the mansion. "This is my room. If you ever feel scared, you come in here."

"Alright, kid. I'm going to show you how the shower works. Here's a shirt for when you're done, I'll wash your clothes. You can use my soap, but do not use my mane products on this counter." Free ordered, showing her around his bathroom. He showed her how to turn the shower on and off then left the bathroom.

Jinx left the bathroom once she finished her shower, wearing a sweater. It was huge, going to her ankles. Free was standing outside the door, ears perked happily. "You're out! Good. Your clothes are drying. Sorry for the huge shirt, it belongs to Agata." Free explained, turning around and bringing Jinx to the couch. He pulled over an ottoman, Jinx sitting on it. "Okay, kiddo. Did anyone tell you how to care for your mane?" He asked, watching her shake her head. "I'm not a lion." "Whatever you are, I'm gonna teach you." He chuckled, beginning to brush her hair. Jinx could tell that he enjoyed her company with that laugh, making her smile.

Free pulled Jinx's hair into two braids, using her barrettes to keep her bangs out of her face. Jinx swung her feet around, waiting for the lion. "You don't tell anyone that I did your mane for you." He warned, bringing Jinx back to the bathroom. He handed her a toothbrush, getting to her level to brush his teeth with her.

"Thank you, Free." The lion stood, his tail twitching slightly. "No problem, kid. Oh! Your clothes are done!" He ran off, bringing Jinx back folded clothes. "Go get dressed, we're taking you to a tailor." Running back to the bathroom, Jinx did as told. Does he not want to be seen as nice?

Coming back out, Jinx was taken to the main room of the hideout. She looked around, seeing Free hand her a mask. "Your face is unusual, so here's a mask to keep your privacy. They're going to ask you to take it off, but you don't. Okay?" Free grunted, Jinx putting the mask on. It covered her features, a pair of fake lion ears poking from the top. "If anyone asks, your a lion with a skin condition." Jinx repeated the words quietly, still in shock of the shift in locations. Free ruffled her hair, calling for another lion to be backup.

Jinx crawled into the car, sitting down and looking around. "Free, she's going to have to learn how to defend herself soon. You're expecting a lot for a kid to survive out here without a weapon." Ibuki spoke, glancing back. "You're right." Free took something out of his pocket, handing Jinx a gun.

"Free! She is a child!" "The safety is on!" The two bickered, the gun being taken away by Ibuki. "Fine, something more appropriate for the little fuzz-ball." Free chuckled, handing Jinx a sheathed knife. "Be careful with that, kid. It's sharp."

Jinx looked at the knife, seeing her reflection. A little lion girl with blue hair.