Chapter 132: Preparations
Ayra had gotten ready with the cub as she walked out.
Little Ally didn’t want to be carried so she kept protesting, "Walk.. walk, walk.." she kept protesting from inside until Ayra gave in.
With a smile, she said, "Okay then, I won’t carry you anymore, walk then." She smiled as she watched Ally happily walking.
She followed the little one behind, watching Ally happily walk through the bustling tribe getting ready for celebration tonight.
There was a lot to see, and the cub was happily looking from left to right while she walked. She couldn’t help but smile at the sight of beautiful decorations being made.
Ayra followed closely behind while watching her. She was being cautious to catch the cub if she tripped or fell.
"Ally, look where you’re going... Okay?" She urged while following her behind with a warm smile.
"See! Mama! See!" Ally only said with a smile while walking and pointing around.
"Yes.. mama sees," Ayra said with a smile, following behind.
The beastmen were all intrigued as they watched the cub walk past. Most of them were surprised and happy to see the cub walking.
The beastmen awkwardly smiled and waved back at the cub while she happily walked through the land. Smiling and also waving at the beastmen.
"So cute."
"The cub is walking!"
"That’s amazing!"
"She is so talented! She walks so well already!"
"And she can also speak!"
"The female really taught her so well!"
Everyone simply watched while shaking their heads, marveled.
"Ally!" Rai instantly called out with a smile as he saw the female and Ally. And then he abandoned his team and rushed off to meet them.
"Hey! Rai! We have practice! Come back!" Kan snapped, both arms on his waist.
"I’m busy! I’m not participating anymore!" He said rushing to meet the female and Ally.
They scoffed, shaking their heads as Kan said, "Traitor!" He snapped as he turned to the others. "Let’s continue! We can’t embarrass ourselves before the female and little Ally."
They all nodded in agreement and continued their practice.
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Rai was soon walking beside little Ally, holding onto her tiny hand while leading the way ahead.
"Sister Ayra, are you going to begin cooking??"
Ayra nodded with a smile. "Yes, I was informed that everything is ready and I’m invited to come and give the instructions. So I’m headed there," she explained.
Rai nodded. "Oh I see... Then I’m coming with you! I definitely want to see you cook!"
Ayra smiled as she shook her head. While she moved, she watched Rai happily speak with little Ally while teaching her words.
Ally was happily pointing to different things. "This!" She’d point.
"Rock!" Rai would happily tell her what it was.
"Rock.. rock..." Ally mumbled while staring at it for a while before she turned to another thing. "This!" She blinked with a smile.
"Tree."
"Tee!"
"Tree."
"Teee!"
"No, tree."
"Tree.."
"Yes.. Yes, tree."
"Yes, yes, tree."
Ayra smiled as she watched the two of them go on and on while he taught her words.
And then she recalled about the plan she made and decided to share it with Rai.
"And yes..." She called out as Rai turned and stared at him with a smile. "I wanted to let you in on something."
"Tell me," Rai smiled, intrigued.
Ayra told her about the surprise birthday celebration they wanted to throw for him. After she was done explaining, she said, "So... You’ll be helping a lot in the preparations for it too. Remember not to tell him at all."
Rai smiled as he nodded profusely. "Mm! Don’t worry at all, I won’t let him know a word! Nothing at all," he said with a smile while doing the zipping gestures with his fingers.
Ayra smiled. "That’s good then."
Rai smiled as he leaned close to ask, "So you’re still trying to make brother smile huh?"
Ayra smiled with a nod. "Yes. And I won’t give up till I make him genuinely smile." Ayra felt it wasn’t necessarily about the soap now.
She guessed she was genuinely curious to see him be happy again. To help him walk away from his past and be at ease again. And so she was working towards making that happen soon.
Rai smiled as he said, "Then I’m in too. I also want to see brother smile happily again." He sighed. "He looks so good when he’s smiling."
Ayra smiled as she said, "Then we’ll have to work hard then."
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Ayra soon arrived at the kitchen. There, everyone was already waiting for her.
The three tribe lords, Commander Lynn, the rabbit chef and other beastmen. They were all waiting for the arrival of the female.
And as soon as she arrived, Lord Ash gently led her to take her seat at a seat which they’d prepared exclusively for her.
And while she sat down, Lord Vale walked up to her. He knelt beside her while taking her hand, leaning close to her stomach to feel it.
"How’s the little one doing today...?" He stared up at her. "I hope you all got some good rest last night."
Ayra smiled as she said, "We did. So no need to worry about that."
Lord Vale nodded, rubbing his hand against her. "I’m just looking out for the female as promised.. if you’re feeling uncomfortable, remember to let me know, okay?"
She smiled. "Don’t worry, I will."
Lord Zark held his firm expression as he stood there, arms folded while he stared at them. He said nothing, he didn’t have anything to say. He was jealous while he watched, playing it cool.
The beastmen around simply stared in surprise while they stared at themselves.
"Since when is Lord Vale this tender and caring...?"
Another shrugged. "I’m also surprised..."
Lord Ash shook his head as he said, "Done? Now the female wants to help us with preparing what to eat so.. let’s get started with that."
Lord Ash turned to the cooks. And they began bringing out all the ingredients the female had requested for the preparation for the meat.