Plans for day two of the mission is underway! Every leader has to have a plan for an adventure in the second day, right? And also...we have a little Takami/Layla moment.

Chapter 10: Plans for Tomorrow

After that, everyone was getting ready to rest up and Takami went over to Max and he said, "You've done great today, Max. The second day is gonna be a huge challenge as a leader. Are you ready to handle it?"

"Uh-huh. I'd do anything for my wolf brother. I've got some rope, bows and arrows, dynamite and other stuff to use in case we get ourselves in a roadblock or something like that." Max answered.

That definitely impressed Takami to see that he's come fully prepared with everything he needs and said, "All righty then. That's awesome."

Takami immediately gave Max a little fist bump and he continued on saying, "I'm proud of ya, man. Maybe we might need you if some random baddies try to stop us."

Max then unsheaths the claws to demonstrate how much he'll use to fight off...if he needs to. He then responds, "I may be a cute little cub, but...watch out."

"Do not let me get on your bad side." Takami stated.

Suddenly, Layla comes over and sees Takami and Max talking and she felt deeply impressed with both of them and she walks over to the two of them and said, "Okay boys...I think it's time for some shuteye."

"Okay. Good night, guys." Max said, as he walks away.

Layla walks from behind and hugs him deeply and said, "I'm so proud of you, Maxie. You're a very brave boy."

"Thanks. But it's you guys that's the most brave." Max answered.

She pats him on the head and bids them a good night as Max walks over to the tent to rest up and both Takami and Layla walked to their tent, hand-in-hand and as they went in, Layla said, "You and Max have gotten pretty close today."

"Hey...Max is pretty awesome as a leader and I'm definitely looking forward to see what else he does tomorrow. But I gotta say...it's very big for someone like Max to handle all the responsibility for the safety of others." Takami replied, taking his vest off.

Layla takes a deep sigh and as soon as Takami heard it, he can tell that she's a little worried about something and he sat next to her and asked, "You okay?"

"I'm a little worried." Layla replied.

"About Max?"

Layla then turns to a vestless Takami and said, "About both Tigress and Max. First off; Max's safety...when I saw him take down those crocs, my heart definitely skipped a beat and I just said to myself, 'Please don't hurt yourself'. Max is like my little cub and it would just break my heart if something happened to him."

Takami couldn't agree more and related to what she meant and said, "Yeah, me too. I couldn't imagine doing that at eight years old. I would've been scared to death...but what doesn't kill him made him stronger. A mission like this...it's not fun and games. You're not even aware of the dangers that land right in front of you."

"I know what that feels like. He sees me as his mother and you as a father and brother." Layla added.

Takami was obviously flattered by that label and he said, "I made a promise to his adopted parents that I would look out for him and that's a promise I'm willing to keep. If anything had happened to him, I could never forgive myself."

"Now with him and Tigress, I have no idea why she would be so hostile towards Max being the leader. He didn't do anything to deserve this. I'm kinda afraid that she would do some harm to him one day." Layla replied.

Takami placed his paw on top of her chin and said, "Don't worry about that. I'll talk to her about it tomorrow and that I'll keep an eye on her. If she does go too far, I might go to extremes to keep the peace."

That comforted Layla to know that Takami would stick up for Max if Tigress goes way too far with her bitter behavior and she looks at Takami in the eyes and placed her paw above his shoulder and chest and said, "Have I ever mentioned you look handsome?"

Takami blinked a few times and didn't notice that Layla was glaring lovingly into his eyes and he replied, "No...but you're beautiful in my eyes."

"Takami...wouldn't it be wonderful one day if we would be parents? You and I see Max as like a son to us...and it makes me hope that we would have that same experience together someday." Layla replied.

"I've been thinking the same way." Takami said, softly.

Both tigers looked into each other's eyes and their lips touched theirs and started kissing very passionately and after a quick second, Takami whispered, "I love you...and I'll do anything to keep you safe. Always."

Layla responded to a purr as she nuzzled his chest and Takami couldn't help but wrap his arms around her for some much needed comfort and he said, "We should rest. We got a big day tomorrow."

They both laid down on the ground and Layla giggled as she said, "Good night, Kami."

"Good night, Layla." Takami whispered.

They both closed their eyes as they drifted off to sleep with Takami's arms around Layla and Takami hopes that he'll help Max fulfill his duties as a leader and that he'll keep Max from harm or in another fight with Tigress, whichever comes first.

Was that a sweet moment or what? Hazards, weigh in please! And we've got plenty more coming up!