Hi chapter 18

CHAPTER I8

Niya walked behind Tika who was following Crinu. Crinu limped with every other step. Behind her, Eshma and Tania walked. Niya knew Eshma was upset about leaving her sister and her nephew, but at the same time, she knew she was angry at Mohatu. After all, this was all his fault. Well, that's what Eshma's opinion was anyway. Niya's eyes filled with tears. She wanted Taka. But did he want her? She shook her head. She wasn't going back now; the King would not let it. She growled and walked on behind her best friend.

Mohatu walked back into the cave and shook his mighty mane. Kicku, who was at the back of the cave, got up and walked towards him. Then she growled at him and glared with angry eyes. Mohatu felt his heart sink. Kicku had never been like this towards him before. 'What?' he asked. Kicku gave a small roar.

'You do realize this is all your fault Mohatu!' Mohatu snarled.

'I think I know that!'

'My father is injured! And now he's gone because of you! He might not make it Mohatu!'

'I know! I now know what I did was wrong! And I've learned from that!' Kicku gave small roar again and started pacing the ground. From the back, Karla and Shengo glared up at both of them. Mohatu growled at his mate. 'You had to start this in front of everybody didn't you?' Kicku growled and beckoned him outside. Once there, she started pacing the ground again.

'I can't believe you actually did this.'

'Kicku, how many times do I have to tell you?!'

'That's not the point though!' Mohatu remained quiet and glared at her through dark brown eyes.

'I know it was wrong. But Taka has gone out to find them.' Kicku stopped pacing and gasped.

'What?! You sent him out there all alone with those humans?'

'Well, he want-'

'Mohatu, that's irresponsible of you! How can you let him go? That's like letting Maya go and befriend alligators!' Mohatu pinned his ears.

'I'll go after him then. He needs help.' Kicku glared. 'And I'll get the others to come back.' Kicku snarled but made her way back to the cave. Mohatu stared after her. And then he raced of to where his Grand parents were destroyed........

Crinu looked up. The Spirit Lands were just as empty as ever. No sign of life. He limped to Spirit Mountain with is Pride behind him. When they got there, Tika slumped down and sadly put her orange paws over her head. Niya looked down at her and then looked to the entry of the cave. Without letting anyone know where she going, she ran out of Spirit Mountain and into the lifeless field. She looked at her reflection and sighed. She now knew why she felt empty. Half was missing. (You here music coming in) Niya pulled away and walked across a log. 'Taka........' she whispered.

'In a perfect world (Niya looks up at the stars)

One we've never known (The shape of Taka forms)

We would never need (Niya gasps and looks away)

To face the world alone (She walks over the field)

They can have the world (Niya looks at Sarsha's Hideout)

We'll create our own (She gradually makes her way there)

I may not be brave, or strong, or smart (She looks into the waterfall)

But somewhere in my secret heart (She only sees half of a reflection)

I know love will find a way (She continues to walk along)

Anywhere I go, I'm home (She looks back to the Spirit Lands)

If you are there besides me (She drops down to the ground; unaware that a male lion is watching her)

Like dark, turning into day (The male lion frowns)

Somehow we'll come through (He runs his paw over his head)

Now that I've you (He turns away and looks at the ground)

Love will find away.' (He walks into Sarsha's Hideout)

'I was so afraid (He shuffles his paw)

Now I realize (He sighs as Niya pins her ears)

Love is never wrong (He smiles weakly)

And so it never dies (He takes a step forwards and snaps a twig)

There's a perfect world (Niya jumps up and turns around)

Shining in your eyes' (Niya's eyes fill up and she smiles)

'And if only they could feel it too (The run towards each other and nuzzle)

The happiness I feel with you (They both smile)

They'd know love will find a way (Dandelion petals sweep over them)

Anywhere we go (They look up to the stars)

We're home (They walk to the water)

If we are there together (They both look down and smile)

Like dark, turning into day (Taka licks Niya)

Somehow we'll come through (She purrs and nuzzles him back)

Now that I've found you (Their reflections join to make one)

Love will find a way (The continue to nuzzle each other)

I know love will find a way.'

(Music dies down)

Niya looked up; her eyes full with happiness. She licked Taka and they both purred. Taka smiled. 'Taka, why did you come?' Taka looked at her.

'I needed to be with you. And I want you to come back to the Pride Lands. It's where you belong.' Niya opened her mouth to speak, but they were interrupted. BANG! Taka gasped. The humans were in the Spirit Lands! They both ran out to the direction of the sound. They leapt over logs and rocks to find an already injured Crinu trying to protect his Pride. Tania was snarling too, and so was Eshma, but Tika hid behind them cowering. Nobody noticed this. Crinu started to circle the humans and indicated Tania, Eshma and Tika to do the same. But Tika wouldn't move. Taka glanced at her. He remembered her being like this when they had first faced them-when Niya had got shot. His stomach churned to think about that, so he growled at Tanu and Kacela who were now facing Tika. She wasn't afraid of the lions, just the humans. Tika roared and got her claws out. Taka roared too, and Tanu turned on him. He pounced at him and he got knocked down.

'Taka!' Niya yelled. But Taka got up straight away and scratched at Tanu. Niya turned to her best friend who was facing Kacela. 'Tika! Help the others with the humans! I'll hold her off!' Kacela turned and her blue eyes rested on Niya's bright blonde fur. She crawled towards her and pounced. Tika gasped but Niya yelled. 'Go Tika!' but Tika screamed.

'I CAN'T! I CAN'T! I'M SORRY, BUT I JUST CAN'T END UP LIKE MY MOTHER!' and with her brown eyes filling up, she turned and ran far away, not knowing where she was going. Tania was devastated. She would never forget what had happened. But it seemed to affect Tika more than herself for some reason........she came to her senses just as Taka went sprinting after her........

END OF CHAPTER 18

Hmm...not to sure if I like this. I think the song bit was ok. Bambi, hope you likes, if you don't just lemme know, ok? Can't wait for the next chapter! Oh yeah-when are we gonna have the cubs grow up? Just wondering. C yaz!