I don't own TLK
Chapter 10
When Toma and I got to the watering hole we both drank our fill and laid down on the sunning rocks. I yawned and stretched feeling sore after the lesson. After dozing for a little bit Toma eyed me and asked a question that caught me completely off gaurd. "So what's it like where you're from Maya?" he asked looking me in the eye. I froze up.. How was I going to explain this? Just say, "Well we walk on two legs, eat our meat cooked, and wear clothes?" I don't think so. So instead I said, "Where I come from is a much larger pride. We eat somewhat different food and usually like to sleep in our own secluded groups with our families." I said stating the basic differences that he would understand.
He nodded and asked a different question. "So what are you're parents like? Do you have any siblings?" Well, at least that question was somewhat easier. "My parents were kind but firm. They did what had to be done during the day so they could spend time with us. I also have a little sister. Annoying as heck sometimes but she reminds you to relax a bit at times and to just have fun." I finished, smiling at the memories. He nodded and got up. "Well it was nice chatting with you but I got stuff to do. Are you going to stay here or head back to the pride?" He asked. I closed my eyes and told him that I was going to stay here for awhile so he left without me.
I woke up with a start about an hour later. I had caught a scent and it seemed out of place yet so familiar. I heard a click and turned around. I gulped. Oh this can not end well. I thought.
End of Chapter sorry! LOL just kidding. Please keep reading.
I saw the end of a rifle pointing straight at me. Lord, give me strength. I thought. There was a man holding the rifle and only one word came to mind when I saw him. EWWWW! He smelled of liquor and looked like he never had a shower since the day he was born. "Hey there kitty. You're going to get me some green, unfortunately for you." He sneered. The cavities he must have did nothing to help his appearance.
I did the smartest thing I could probably do at the moment. I roared. The man stumbled back with a surprised look on his face and I took advantage of this and pounced on top of him knocking the rifle out of his reach. The guy looked pretty shaken but he had a look in his eyes that told me to watch out. He took out the longest dagger that has probably ever made and tried to stab me. I dodged out of the way in the nick of time but he was able to slice my leg. I did a small gasp in pain but quickly pushed it aside. The crazy dude slashed at me again but I managed to jump away again and scratch him in his thigh. He yelled in pain and dropped the knife. That's when Toma showed up. "What's going on?" He yelled. "It's a poacher! We have to get out of here!" I yelled. I started running towards him when I saw the guy pick up the rifle and aim it at Toma. "Nooooo!" I yelled jumping in front of him as the shot was fired. I felt pain and my vision go blurry. I heard my name being called and then everything went black.
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