I want to thank Sunrise19 for giving me some inspiration, I know u probably didn't really mean to, but you did, anyway, once you read I'm sure you'll figure out why. Also to Ambercab1, ah forget it, also to C.a.b for.um.I know it.give me a second.. noticing how I'm making the characters look sort of funny.in a way anyway, I'm sure you all can guess why.neway, on w/ the chapter right? Well, here it is, enjoy and don't forget to leave a review!!!

Chapter 13: Tiku's dream

Tiku stirred a bit. His legs twitched and moaned as his mind drifted off into a dream.

"Wake up Tiku," A gentle voice called. Tiku stirred a bit and then opened his eyes. Slowly he got up and looked around. He was sitting on the same log he'd slept on. Sitting in front of him was a lioness. She was golden in color with a reddish tint. She had clear blue green eyes and a nice smile. Her face was shaped like Kita's, along with her body. Kita was leaner though, with more muscle tone. Tiku stared at the lioness before him; she seemed familiar in a way.
"Little one, what did you come out here for?" the lioness asked. Tiku gulped and thought. "I-I uh," he started, unable to finish. "I have been watching you little one." The lioness said. Tiku just stared at her, unable to say anything. "Have you learned what you seek?" Tiku had looked at the ground, now he looked back up. He shook his head yes. "What have you learned?" "Everyone is different, but also the same at the same time." the lioness smiled. "How so?" she asked. "Just because someone looks different, they have feelings to, and they have their own personality, just like everyone else." Tiku said. The lioness smiled.
"Little one," she said, her voice beginning to fade. "I think it is time you went home." Tiku looked up at her once more. "But," he started. "You have made your family think you are dead. Taka feels it is his fault. Kita is heartbroken. Only Tiaru seems to be holding them together. It is up to you to make things right again Tiku. We are one, remember that. Without you though, your family is nothing." Tiku stared at the lioness as her body began to fade. "What do you mean? I don't understand!" he shouted. "In time you'll see." The lioness said, she then said, "For now though, you must beware, there is a trader amongst yours. I must go now Tiku, I know you'll do the right thing and restore the circle of life to its rightful balance." Tiku stared at this lioness who seemed to have taught him so much without really meaning to. "Farewell little one." The lioness said as she vanished, leaving Tiku in a world of blackness.

Tiku awoke with a start. He stared at his surroundings. Bailey and Kiki were no longer next to him. Instead, they were about three feet behind him. How had he gotten so far away? He wondered. He looked in front of him. Nothing was there. He felt a cool gentle breeze blow past him and he smiled.
Tiku yawned and looked around once more. He got to his feet and stretched. He turned around and admired Kiki and Bailey. Bailey was snuggled up close to Kiki, a golden ball of fur against a white coat. Kiki stretched and rolled over onto her back, her paws suspended in the air, her back legs stretched out. Tiku chuckled at the sight.
Suddenly he heard the low rumbling sound of the truck. He cringed and the lioness's words came crashing back to him, "beware, there is a trader amongst yours." Stepping slowly and lightly over Kiki and Bailey, Tiku peered over to the other side of the tree. Tanu was not on the branch he'd been on earlier..

Ok short chapter I know, sorry about that, but I thought this would be a good place to leave off, I know, I know.cliffie! I love cliffies though! Now I have it so that you can't wait for the next chapter and you just have to know what happens next! It's better that way.lol.well neway the next chapter will be up soon, guaranteed!