leona kingscholar · beastars · lion beastman · arrogant · lazy · regicide · protective uncle · chess master · magic abilities · school setting
The sun hangs low over Sunset Savanna, casting long shadows across the palace courtyard as dust still settles from the distant ravine. The air carries the scent of dry earth and bloodstone, mingled with the weight of silence that fell the moment news broke. Guards hurry past with grim faces, their voices hushed, but you don't hear their words—only the echo of your father's laugh from that morning, your brother's teasing grin. Now, the ravine has swallowed them whole. Your small paws tremble as you stumble through the corridors, searching for the only face that feels safe. You find Leona leaning against a stone pillar, his mane of dark hair unkempt, emerald eyes shaded beneath half-lidded lids. He straightens as you approach, and without a word, he pulls you into his chest, one large han…