Morning
Laini woke up before Scar. She knew that because she noticed his loud snoring. Laini nuzzled Scar's cheek and whispered, "Scar, are you awake?"
He replied by snoring loudly. It didn't take long for her fuse to short out. She climbed up on his back, walked over to his head, and pulled open his eyelid. "Are you awake?" She repeated. Scar woke up and groaned, "I am now."
She giggled and rolled off his back. Scar got up and stretched out. Laini got in front of him and asked, "What're we gonna do today?"
"You will stay in here and I will be right back." Scar informed. She got a little upset that she was staying in the den, but she thought it was best to stay. The last thing she wants to do is to get him mad, again. She nodded to him and he left the den.
Scar started walking away from the den. Now that he has a cub with him and no lionesses to do his behest, he needs to do the hunting himself. Unfortunately, he doesn't have that much experience with hunting, so he had to follow where the lionesses were going. He, of course, followed in the shadows, just to be safe. They led him to the Grasslands, where a herd of zebra were just grazing absentmindedly. Of course, the zebras had a sentry out front. The hunting party was about 20 feet away from the herd, blending in perfectly with the brownish yellow grass. Scar knew he would stick out in the grass, due to his fur and mane color. In a blink of an eye, the lionesses started sprinting towards the zebras. At first, Scar thought he would run along with them, but he knew the lionesses would get suspicious. He'd just have to wait until they're done.
The zebras spotted out the party and took off running. Scar stalked the group off on the sidelines, just in case he loses the herd. Inside the herd, was a small baby foal, it only looked like a little over a month old. If only it fell to the back of the group, he could probably take it for himself. But, then he noticed the zebra was too short to be a foal, and then he noticed it wasn't even the right color. His pace quickened when he saw the discoloration. He feared the worst, but he didn't want to believe it. Unfortunately, he was right. When the "zebra" weaved out from underneath an adult, it was Laini. She kept weaving in and out from the herd. He couldn't just get her; he'd just make it worse. On cue, one of lionesses was able to get into the herd and attacked a zebra. The herd started scattering. It was all in a panic. He couldn't spot out Laini. Scar shouted, "Laini! Where are you!?"
He heard a loud scream, but it didn't sound like it came from a cub. It didn't matter, he couldn't take it anymore. He ran into the fray. There was a bunch of dust in the air and all the zebras were dispersed. It reminded him of theā¦stampede. He hoped this wasn't someone's idea of a cruel joke, especially if he wasn't the one who started it. Scar ran around in the herd and tried to find Laini. He called, "Lai-"
A zebra kicked him the jaw before he could finish. Scar literally got kicked out of the quarrel; he skidded across the ground, and stopped when he unfortunately hit his head on a rock. Scar slowly got up. His vision was terribly blurred and he knew he will pass out soon. Weakly, he called, "Laini."
Again, there wasn't an answer. Once again, Scar passed out. Someone's bound to find Laini. They couldn't have just left her there to die. Well, considering, if she's dead or not.
Scar woke up in his den. He figured that he wasn't in bad shape to be put into the sick den. A loud ringing caused his head to throb. He didn't care; all he cared about was finding Laini. Scar got up and started walking out his den. It was already dark out. He looked around to see is anyone was out to check on him. Luckily, there wasn't anyone out. He followed the faint scent of blood from the zebras and began following the trail. The trail led him back to the Grasslands. There wasn't a soul in sight. He shouted, "Laini! Where are you?"
The only thing he heard was an echo. Laini's a smart cub; she knows how to get out of situations. Well, that's what he hoped. He shook his head in disbelief. He repeated, "Laini!"
He started sprinting off farther into the Grasslands. He wanted to search every inch of the land. If he could, he would search all of Africa. He doesn't care even if he comes across a corpse; he just wants to find Laini.
Next Day
Scar was still up and looking for Laini. He was completely exhausted, but he considered that as an obstacle, that he can easily cross. He said, "I know you're out here. I just need to hear your voice, a squeak, or a figure. I need something."
He couldn't believe he was searching for a cub, especially a cub that isn't his. Well, he did promise he would be a better lion. But, it's ridiculous that he's looking for a cub that's long gone. He sighed in defeat. Scar started heading back to Pride Rock. If she's not out in the Grasslands; she has to be somewhere in the Pridelands. At least somewhere he didn't check.
Scar already passed by the sick den and he didn't see anyone in there. You think someone who has killed before wouldn't really care for another's death, but it was different. Not only would the pride have his hide for this, but as much as he hates to admit it, he actually misses her. Scar was near his den when he heard a squeak. He ran over to the den and found Laini inside. Not to seem too excited, he asked, "Where were you?"
She answered, "I got here a few hours ago. It was after you left a certain area of the Grasslands."
Okay, the excitement went away fast. She had been in the Grasslands the whole time and she didn't even come to him! He growled, "You heard me calling you! Why didn't you come when I told you to?"
She put her head on the ground and looked away. "I thought you would get mad at me. I just thought I could help," She whimpered. Scar rolled his eyes at her. He saw a bruise on her side and her left leg all bloody, obviously due to an open wound. He sighed, "The good news is you're fine."
He laid down right next to her. Laini buried her face into Scar's shoulder and started crying. Scar asked, "Why are you crying?"
"I thought I would die. I thought you would die," Laini cried. A feeling of sadness hit Scar, which was a feeling he never usually got. He nuzzled her and said, "Well, we're both fine then."
She calmed down and smiled at him. Scar started licking her leg wound. She asked, "Can we forget this ever happened?"
"Forget what happened?"
"You know the whole hunting accident." She reminded him. Scar chuckled, "No, sweetie, it's an expression."
"Oh! What's an expression?"
Sorry for the long wait, i really didn't know what to do for the next chapter. Scar's starting to show more father traits. But, he hasn't changed completely yet. I don't know, but i think this chapter's kind of rushed. I'm not sure. What do you think? Please Review!
Disclaimer: I don't own any TLK thingies. I only own Laini.
