Ginga Ocean James: Liara

Chapter 36-The caves…

Start of Arc 3

Liara sighed as she lay on her back, her friends Taka and Chako were fishing nearby so the three could have lunch together with the leader. Nakari and Kovu were nearby with Mora and Mozart, talking about love.

James and Gin were talking about some of their friends who had gone back to their old homes after becoming homesick. She sighed, yet felt a pain in her gut. Was it another fight looming near? She couldn't tell…

"Hey sis…" said Mheetu walking up nervously. He looked around like someone was out to get him. Liara looked at him, "Yes, little brother? What is it?" she asked.

"Kyou said he's having Lucas's pups…and he's wanting to know what being pregnant feels like. He's already asked mom about it, but he still wants to know more…" he said.

Liara laughed slightly and sat up, "Well…he's gotta eat lots of healthy food like fish…maybe a little grass to help digestion…oh, and some fish! That always hit the spot when I was pregnant!" she smiled, going on and on.

Mheetu smiled, "Thanks sister." he said, kissing her forehead. He smiled and walked off.

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Kyou giggled as Lucas kissed his slightly swollen stomach. The elder dog seemed to be living in the moment. "You're so beautiful Kyou…and the pups will be cute just like you…" he said softly, kissing his belly.

The small Akita tapped him, "Hey, could you go get me some fish? I'm craving them like mad." he said smirking, unlike him.

Lucas kissed him one last time before he got up and left, bumping into Mheetu. Mheetu looked for a second at Lucas and walked over to Kyou.

"Did your sister tell you what I wanted to know?" he asked as Mheetu sat down. Mheetu nodded,

"Yes, she told me that a healthy diet is key. And she recommended fish." he said. Kyou smiled and said, "I just told Lucas to go get me fish. I think the pups will be fish lovers…" he said, rubbing his belly.

Mheetu smiled, "I hope they look like both of you…" he said.

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Meanwhile, a group of about 40 dogs was out on hunting duty. The leader of this group-a young female tan Kishu mix stopped for a moment. She turned to look at her second-in-command.

"Alex, can you tell me if you see any prey? We haven't spotted any for a while." she said. The German shepherd shook his head, "Sorry…Lila didn't spot anything either…and she's got good eyes." he said, looking at his sister next to him.

She looked away then noticed something worrying. "Hey Kyra…one of us is missing…" she said, her voice growing thick with worry.

Kyra looked at the group for a moment. "You're right….that idiot…" she saw him far away, walking into a cave…