A bit of a delay with this chapter, it should have been up about 2 days ago, but it's here now. I delayed it because of unforeseen events plus I completely scraped the first version and re-wrote it because I did not like the end product, now I think that it looks a lot better. Again to say thank to the new people to favorite and/or follow I'll give ya a shout-out.

Followed-DESGUARDIUS, Maple11 and thatxonexguy

Scene 4- Saber's thoughts

Shira has now been following Diego since she stopped him from mauling Crash and Eddie, he doesn't seem to have noticed her yet, he looked like he was lost in thought and wasn't paying attention to his surroundings, not the brightest thing to do when you don't know what was on Hyrax Island. Shira didn't complain, since it just made following Diego without him detecting her that much easier, but it did make her wonder what he could be so deep in thought about that would make him let down his guard in unknown territory.

Shira (Thinking): 'Where is he going? I thought as soon as he was out of everyone's sight and hearing range he would've gone straight back to hunting Crash and Eddie, but he doesn't seem interested in going back at all. He's let down his guard as well, what could be he be thinking about that would cause him to be so careless?'

Diego had now began to wander off of the cliffs and into a long grassy plain, Shira paused for a moment before following him, she knew she would have to get closer too Diego if she wanted to keep track off him in there which meant that she would have to risk him detecting her presence, but then she began to think why was she stalking him in the first place.

Shira (Thinking): 'Why am I following him like this? We're both in the same herd now after all; it wouldn't be strange if I just walked up to him, but… Why do I feel so nervous? *Snap*

Shira's thoughts were interrupted when she accidentally steps on some twigs; surely Diego would have heard that, she wasted no time in crouching low to the ground behind the tall grass.

Shira (Thinking): 'Oh crud, what do I say if he catches me stalking him? I haven't been in the same herd as him for a day and I'm already following him everywhere he goes, it really does give off the wrong impression even when it's just me thinking it.'

However Diego was just as oblivious as ever, he didn't hear the twigs snap and when Shira realised that he hadn't heard her she looked over to where she had seen him last, she spotted him sat on a large rocky formation that was protruding out of the ground. She had to admit he was easy on the eyes and with the rays of the setting sun reflecting on him his muscles started to reveal themselves, he was literally covered in muscle all the way from his torso down to his legs and then he also had a rich, vibrant goldish brown pelt which showed how healthy he was and made him look that much more attractive; not that Shira would admit that to him. She stared at him for quite a while before noticing that Diego was talking out loud to himself, curiosity got the better of her and she began eavesdropping on him.

Diego: "Well I have to admit back on the ice ship Manny and Sid were right, but does she feel the same way?"

This immediately peeked Shira's interest and she was now definitely going to question Manny and Sid what had happened after they had stolen Gutt's ice ship, she carried on listening to Diego to see if he would reveal anything else.

Diego: *Sigh* "Probably not, we've only known each other for a few days and most of those she wanted to rip my throat out and we haven't been in the same herd for even a day yet."

Shira (Thinking): "Seems like we're both thinking the same thing, but there is more to it than that, we're both just as stubborn as each other and have too much pride to let our feelings out. That doesn't mean I can't tease him though."

Shira began to creep towards Diego by crouching low to the ground to remain silent, once she was close enough she stood up and began walking up the rocky formation still not catching his attention. When she reached Diego she began nuzzling the side of his neck, the sudden soft touch stunned him, but also brought him back to reality.

Shira (Seductively): "Hey Softie."

Diego (Nervous/Shocked): "S-Shira?" *Stands up uneasily*

Shira: *Giggles* "You're a little careless today aren't you."

Diego (Nervous): "W-What do you mean?"

Shira (Teasing): "Besides jumping on me in front of near enough everyone in the herd." *Giggles* "You didn't even suspect that I was right here until I touched your neck."

Shira was wording her sentences carefully; if she left even the slightest hint that she had followed him here he could easily turn the tables on her and would then be able to tease her, plus the nervous look looked a lot better on him than on her, it amused her and also was cute to see him like this. Luckily her quick wits would make sure that she didn't let anything slip up about her little tailing and eavesdropping session.

Diego (Slightly irritated): "Hey you know exactly why the whole me jumping on you thing happened and when I was about to get my paws on those two possums you pinned me."

Shira: "And what's your excuse for not noticing me now when I was right behind you?"

Diego (Sarcastic): "I was sleeping with my eyes open Kitty."

Shira: *Rolls eyes* (Sarcastic) "Funny, real funny."

After the last comments were made Diego returned to laying down on his haunches surveying the area that he found himself in, the vantage point of the rock made it possible to see over the tall grass and into the distance, what he saw was prime hunting territory. Shira wasn't sure what to do, she was divided between leaving Diego alone or laying down next to him, she had managed to approach Diego and talk to him but she still felt nervous deep down, even though she never allowed herself to show it; before Diego noticed her hesitation she lay down opposite him and stared into the sunset.

A long awkward silence occurred between the two sabers as they both had no idea what to say to each over, both of them were trying to think of something to ask the other, the sound of Shira's stomach rumbling broke the silence and also reminded them both that they hadn't eaten today.

Diego (Teasing): *Smirking* "Ha, is the Kitty hungry?"

Shira (Slightly irritated): *Growls at the hateful nickname* "Yeah actually, I haven't eaten all day."

Diego: *Smiles*"Same here, you want to hunt some gazelle down with me?"

Shira: "I haven't actually hunted anything on land for years." *Stands up and stretches*

Diego: "Okay, so what have you been eating?"

Shira: "Fish, I caught them in rock pools around the coast and stored them in a chamber of the ice ship; it was a lot quicker than catching land animals which was important since we never stayed on land for long."

Diego (Teasing): "So you were never tempted to become vegetarian?"

Shira: "Says the guy who's been living as part of a herd with a group of herbivores for the past couple of years." *Quietly laughs at Diego's attempt to annoy her*

Diego: "Good point." *Gets up and jumps down from the rocky formation* "And if you want I could show you how to hunt down a gazelle, now that it's becoming dark it'll make ambushing prey easier."

This was a great opportunity for Shira, not only would she be able to hunt large prey items which will be able to sustain her longer than fish she would also get to spend more time with Diego alone. She pretended to think for a moment, if she answered quickly it would probably give off a hint that she really just wants to spend time with him, the hunting lesson is just a bonus product. Diego's nerves were starting to toy with him whilst Shira remained silent, but then she finally answered smirking.

Shira: *Smirking* "Sure, it should come in use since I'm going to be spending the rest of my life on land." *Jumps down and lands next to Diego* "Where do we start Softie?"

Diego: "Firstly why do you keep calling me soft, I already told you I'm a remorseless assassi…"

Shira pounced on Diego just before he could finish his sentence, she had a look of pure anger and pinned him firmly to the ground.

Shira (Silent/Angry): "And I thought I told you not to call me Kitty."

Diego: *Smirking* "You did, but…" *Manages to use his back legs to flip Shira onto her back and now he had her pinned* "The name suits you, plus it irritates ya." *Nuzzles Shira's neck which stuns causes a purr to emanate from her*

Diego then climbs off Shira and starts to walk away through the long grass, once Shira realised Diego was no longer there she snapped out of her trance; she was stunned that Diego had the confidence to nuzzle her since he turned into a nervous wreck around her incredibly fast. This was embarrassing for Shira, Diego had been able to make her purr with ease, he was definitely going to pay for that, but right now she quickly ran after him, this hunting lesson should prove to be interesting to say the least.

I forgot to mention in the last scene there was a reference to an anime, don't know if anyone spotted it, but if ya did leave it in a review if you leave one.

Not going to lie, even though I read mainly Diego + Shira stories I'm not really a romantic type of person, if this scene is a mess sorry but I did my best. Again thanks to everyone who reads and reads+ reviews, always a delight to see what people have to say, hope ya all enjoyed this scene and see ya in the next one eh.