CHAPTER 8

Kamania whimpered a bit as Pantia treated her wounds. Tiku hid behind Taka nervously. Every time he looked at her, he felt strange. He looked over to Kiki who still had tears in her eyes. He walked over to her and rubbed her cheek. 'It's alright Kiki; nobody's gonna let them get you. Or Kamania or anyone.' Kiki whipped her tears away and nodded. They both looked at Kamania. She was choking slightly and looked Tiku in the eye. Tiku's stomach churned and he leapt out of the cave before anyone could stop him. Taka sighed as he looked at the little lioness. He glanced at Niya who was watching with a worried expression. Taka put his paw over his head again.

BANG! Kita and Tiaru leapt over the Pride Lands heading towards Pride Rock. Kita still had tears in her eyes. But she and Tiaru pounced into the cave nearly knocking Tiku over. 'Dad!' he yelled. But Tiaru ignored him and raced into the cave. Tiku followed curiously. Kita panted.

'There's-there are some-humans-in the Pride Lands!' she gasped. Sarsha pinned her ears back. Shengo raised an eyebrow.

'Humans?' he asked. BANG! Kamania moaned again. Kita glanced at her but her eyes watered again.

'Right humans. Kicku, I want you and Mum to stay here with Maya, Kiki, Tiku, Bailey and Kamania. Niya, you and Tika come with me, Crinu, Karla and Dad. Tania, I want you and Eshma to search around the Out lands, o.k.?'

'Got it.' Tania said. She sped out. Eshma followed but gave Kamania a worrying look before leaving. Kamania saw and cried. Eshma managed to pull her self away and go and help Tania. BANG!

'O.k., I don't think we'll need anymore help, so Taka, Kita and Tiaru can stay here.' But Taka stepped forwards.

'I wish to help.' He said. Mohatu nodded.

'O.k., so Crinu and Karla go and help Tania and Eshma.' The nodded and went out. 'Alright team, let's move!' they all ran out with Mohatu behind them.

'Mohatu!' Mohatu stopped and turned to his mother. She walked forwards. 'Be careful, o.k.?' she looked deep into his eyes and he nodded.

'I'll be fine mum. We all will.' He nodded again and Sarsha nuzzled him. He turned and left. Tiku walked towards his mother.

'Mum........what happened?' he looked up at her. He saw her glance at Kamania.

'Tiku, I can't keep this a secret from you any longer.' She pulled him over to the side to talk privately with him. 'Tiku, that lioness there........the reason she looks like you is because-' she broke of and Tiku rose and eyebrow. 'When you were born, you had a twin. I didn't know if it was a girl or boy, but I thought it was dead. So I pushed it out into the storm and-that cub is Kamania.' She finished. Tiku raised an eyebrow again.

'How can you be so sure?' he asked shakily.

'I can tell Tiku. Your twin looked like you when you were born, and just look at Kamania!'

'Well, I did think there was something about her........that's why I freaked and wanted to leave........' Kita sighed and licked his head. Tiku looked at Kamania who was watching him with her light green eyes.

Taka leapt over the Pride lands not caring about his mane anymore. He followed Mohatu and Shengo. They came to a stop. BANG! Behind, Tika pinned her ears back and crouched down. She shivered. 'I can do this........I CAN do this........' she shook her head and growled. Mohatu turned to the others.

'The humans are a little distance away from here. Don't get to close to them.' Taka took a step back. He shook his head to get his hair out of the way. Shengo peered over the bushes. He squinted. There was a human holding a chain. On the other end of it was a golden coloured lion. Shengo growled angrily.

'What is it Dad?' Mohatu asked.

'They've got that poor lion tied up! We've got to help him!' He began to make his way towards them. Mohatu followed.

'Right, o.k. Tika, you and Niya scare the human, and me, Dad and Taka will talk to the young lion. Go!' the three male lions made there way towards a huge tree to hide behind. Niya growled and went towards the human. Tika gulped and nervously followed. Niya got her claws out and sped up, her growl getting louder. Then she pounced in front of the human and roared. The human gasped and the young lion opened his mouth in surprise and the human let his chain go and loaded his gun. Tika gasped.

'Niya! Watch out!' the man aimed his gun but Niya dodged the bullet. She growled again and stuck her claws right out. Tika wanted to help but was too afraid. She watched as Niya dodged another bullet, but this time it was very close. Tika gasped and bit her lip. She sighed and then growled at herself. She pounced out behind the man and growled. The lion with the chain watched her as she got her claws out. He smiled to himself. Then, unexpectedly, he pounced on Tika! She growled and knocked him down. Niya tried to help but was trapped by the human.

'Now, just look at you........' he said as he raised his gun. 'I'm sure someone would want to wear your beautiful blonde fur!' Taka growled and jumped out from his hiding place. He ran towards the man and knocked the gun out of his hands. Then he leapt in front of Niya who bent down low and pinned her ears back. Mohatu had jumped out to help Tika and Shengo had gone back to Pride Rock to get help. It would be easier to get them rather then to find Eshma and the others. The young lion had started on Tika again. He roared and scratched her. Tika growled.

'The cheek of you!' she slapped around the face. He growled again and pounced but Mohatu leapt in front of him and roared. The lion pinned his ears back slightly and gasped at the huge lion glaring down at him.

'Tanu! Back here now!' the human shouted. Tanu looked up at Mohatu.

'Tanu........' Mohatu sighed after realizing his name. 'Let us help you. You could be free without these humans. You don't know what they're capable of!' Tanu glared at the Lion King. 'Let me help you with that chain.' Tanu glared up at him but eventually lowered his head. Mohatu took the chain of but-

'NO!!!' came the squeal of a lioness cub. Shengo was standing on a hill with Sarsha, Kicku, Kiki, Tiku and Maya. Kiki panted. Tanu looked up and his eyes settled on her and Tiku.

'You again!' he growled. Kiki screamed as he ran up chasing them. Sarsha ran behind him trying to stop him. Kiki ran but Tiku stopped and faced Tanu. He growled but Tanu easily knocked him to the side. Sarsha gasped and helped him up.

'Shengo! Go and help Kiki!' she ordered. Shengo ran after Tanu. He roared and leapt in front of him so Kiki could escape. But Tanu bit Shengo's arm.

'Dad!!!' Mohatu yelled. Shengo roared in pain but managed to shake him off. BANG! BANG! BANG! The human had got his gun and missed his aim at Taka again. He looked around at the many things happening.

'Where did all these lions come from?!' he wondered out loud. Over the hill came Tiaru and Kita. Kita ran towards Sarsha and Tiku while Tiaru went to help Taka. They both circled the human growling. He aimed his gun at Taka again, but Niya jumped in the way, and it hit her! She roared in pain and fell to the ground. Everyone stopped what they were doing and stared.

'Niya!!!' Tika gasped. She watched as her best friend moaned. Tika's eyes filled up with tears and she felt her heart split. Taka lost control. He roared so loud and chased the human so much that he ran over the hill with Tanu at his heels. They were gone, but they all knew they'd be back. Taka came back and nudged Niya's head up. She opened her eyes and sighed. She smiled at Taka and tried to get up. Kiki came out of her hiding place and hid behind Shengo who sighed and shook his head.

'STUPID humans!' he growled. Sarsha growled too. She remembered the time when she had come face to face with humans. Tika and Mohatu walked towards Niya.

'Kicku. Go back to Pride Rock and tell Pantia we've got another injury.' Kicku nodded and ran of. 'Help me get her onto my back..' Mohatu said. Tika and Taka gently lifted her onto Mohatu's back and they all walked back to Pride Rock together. Sarsha looked at the sky sadly and saw the worried look on Simba's face. The dandelion petals swept passed him and he vanished.

END ORF CHAPTER 8

O.k., one question, one demand.

Question: Do you like it Bambi? If not, I'll change it.

Demand: I want anyone who reads to leave a review! Ta!