chapter 2
Tygra was a very happy little four year old. His father sometimes took him out to explore the mountain and the forest down below. Javan took him to gather fruits and berries. He knew once Tygra was older he could teach him how to hunt. But right now Tygra was busily helping him pick some fresh frost berries. These tasty and sweet berries grow in the mountains and in forests near the mountains.
"Tygra try not to eat most of those frost berries, you'll spoil your dinner." Javan said.
"Okay, daddy." Tygra said.
Javan smiled at his son. He loved when his son called him that. Tygra was very happy as was Javan it was like nothing could ruin their happy life as father and son.
Growling was heard and the Fangstire came out. Tygra became frightened and hid behind his father. "Tygra run," Javan said.
"Huh?" Tygra said looking at him.
"RUN!" Javan said.
Tygra took off. "That's right Tygra, run and don't look back." Javan said.
Tygra hurried off and looked behind his shoulder and saw his father being attacked. "Daddy!" Tygra said stopping momentarily. The Fangstire noticed and began go after Tygra. Tygra took off running. He was trying to get away. He saw a large branch floating in the river. He jumped in grabbed a hold of it.
Tygra didn't see the monster anymore he was safe. But still frightened, he wanted his father. "Daddy! Daddy!" Tygra called out.
Meanwhile Javan was laying on the ground injured. A couple of tigers came over and carefully lifted him and took him back to the village. Javan had been muttering on and off about Tygra.
Caspin went to search for the cub. All he found was part of Tygra's cloak. He could tell it belonged to Tygra because of the smell. "He must have fall in." Caspin said looking at the river. He hated to be the bearer of bad news.
Right now Tygra was floating further and further down stream. He was cold and wet. He floated on that branch for some time. He heard voices. "Hello? I'm over here." Tygra said.
Claudius and Leonara heard the cub's voice and came over to him. Claudius went into the river and plucked Tygra off the branch. "Have you seen my daddy?" Tygra asked them.
"Now we haven't seen him," Leonara said. "What is your name?" she asked.
"Tygra," he answered.
"Where are you from?" Claudius asked.
"I don't know I just remember being with daddy and monster attacking. It was hurting daddy then it began to chase me and then I went into the river. The I saw you two." Tygra said.
"Where is your mommy?" Leonara asked.
"I don't have mommy." Tygra said.
"Tygra I'm afraid you no longer have daddy," Claudius said.
"What?" Tygra said.
"I think your father gave up his life for yours one day you'll understand why he did it." Claudius said.
Tygra started to sob. Then he sneezed. "We better get you to a doctor before you catch pneumonia." Leonara said.
Tygra noticed something while she was holding him. Her belly was bit round. He was curious about it. But right now he was feeling sick and didn't want to ask. He sneezed again followed by a couple of coughs.
Leonara placed her hand on his forehead. "He's burning up." Leonara said.
"We better him to a doctor quickly." Claudius said.
They got on their mounts and rode off. Claudius was concerned. "Darling let me carry him. You can't be around sickness, you are going to have a cub." Claudius said.
"Claudius we are almost there don't worry." Leonara said.
"I'll feel better if you let me take him." Claudius said.
"Okay," Leonara said.
They stopped and Claudius took Tygra into his arms. Then they started up again.
After a short bit they arrived at the doctor. "Okay let's have a look." the doctor said. He examined Tygra. "Okay, it's not pneumonia but he has a bad cold." he said.
"So he'll be okay?" Leonara asked.
"Yes he'll be fine." the doctor said.
The royal couple took Tygra to the palace they decided to adopt him. Even though they were expecting a cub of their own. Once he got better he noticed one of the rooms had a cage like bed and was full of toys and a rocking chair.
"Mommy, daddy? Why does that room have a wooden cage like bed and other stuff?" Tygra asked.
"Sweetie that is nursery," Leonara said. "It's a room for a baby." she said.
"Oh," Tygra said.
"There is going to be a baby here?" Tygra asked.
"Yes, because I am going to have a baby, which means you are going to be a big brother." Leonara said.
"Really?" Tygra asked.
"Really," Claudius said.
"Where is the baby?" Tygra asked.
"A stork will bring it." Claudius said.
A few months later in the summer a healthy boy cub was born. Leonara and Claudius were happy. "Claudius bring Tygra in here I want him to met his new brother." she said.
Claudius brought Tygra in and he saw the cub. "Tygra meet your new baby brother Lion-o." Leonara said.
"Daddy tells me he's going to be king is that true?" Tygra asked.
"Yes he is." Leonara said.
"I'll try to be a good big brother." Tygra said.
To be continued.