Chapter 10
Steve and Matt had arrived at Raffik's tree house. They're Jet Mobiles were parked outside. Outside the house the two space men were waiting impatieantly for Raffik to give them news weather he could save Venus or not! Zoony was also in pain he had been taken to the house on the back of Matt's Jet Mobile. Venus and Zoony had both been viciously attacked by hyenas and were both on the verge of death. To add to problems when Steve and Matt had first showed them to Raffiki the old Mandrill wasn't sure if he could help them or not. Zazu was also waiting with them. Everyone was silent. The silence was broken however my steve muttering to himself under his breath. "sure steve you're the greatest Space Pilot in the world. Yet you couldn't even save you're own girlfreind". Despite it was mutterd Zazu and Matt still heard him loud and clear. Matt put his hand on steve's shoulder "Now then Steve if anyone is to blame its me Iwas the one that turned up late to the batel so I'm to blame". Steve smiled at the old professor "Thanks Matt you really are a good freind but it must remain that it was my fault". Then it was Zazu's turn to compfort Steve he flew up and perched himself on Steve's shoulder. "Consider it my fault colonel if I had been flying at a faster pase Matt would have arrived at the battle faster". Steve then smiled at Zazu this time and said "Don't blame your self either Zazu from what I've seen of you in action you are the greatest flyer in the Pride lands". "Thanks" said a blushing Zazu.
There were a few more minutes of silence then the trio saw Raffiki climb down out of his tree and hurry towards them. They would have ran to if they didn't feel so depressed. "I'm afraid there is nothing I can do to save them". Said the mandrill sadly. "I'm sorry" he said. "You mean they're dead" said Steve lowering his head in sadness. Raffiki then hit Steve over the head with his stick causing Zazu to leap off his shoulder in panic. "Ow geeze what was that for" said Steve rubbing his head in pain. "Correction I said that they're is nothing I can do to save but they're is something you can do to save them". "And that is " said Steve. "In the center of Mountain Kilomanjaro there is a large spring of water. However this water is special it contain a liquid that can cure all attacks made on animals by hyenas. I used to have this liquid but unfortunatly it ran out. I'm so incredibly sorry"
"Never mind about that Raffiki" said Steve. "Lets go get some more"
"But Steve how can you even be sure that this water is even real". Protested Matt. Steve then turned to Raffiki looking for an answer and the Mandrill simply replied "I have spiratural connections" "Exactly what he said" said Steve agreeing with Raffiki even though he didn't understand what he had said. "And number two" said Matt crossing his arms. "How do you suppose we get there XL5 is damaged" "Good point matt but I have a plan we could take Fireball Junior". "Fireball Junior" said Zazu and Raffiki together. "Yeah its the nose cone section of XL5 it can break off and become a separate Space craft". "I supose its in good flying shape" said Matt. Steve then turned to Raffiki "How long can Venus and Zoony last out for". "Not long I'm afraid". "Well I hope they can last traveling to kilomanJaro with us". "I'm afraid that can't be done colonel Zodiac no tension must be applied thy're bodies what so ever so I'm afraid flying is out of the question" said Raffiki. "To bad we'll just have to collect the water in containers and bring it back to them". "Then lets go" said Matt exitedly. "Can I come with you" asked Zazu. "Sure" said Steve "Three pairs of eyes are better than two". "I don't know what you meant by that but I like it" said Zazu enthusiasticaly.
There was great excitement at Pride Rock all the animals were gatherd around XL5 as King Simba wished the trio good luck on they're mission.
"Take care of you're selves and good luck" said Nala "Thanks" said Steve she then nuzzled Zazu "Take care Zazu and no heroics" said Nala.
"Oh you no me better than that" said Zazu blushing. "Good luck Steve Zodiac and don't worry Raffiki will take care of Venus". "Thanks Simba" said Steve. "Are you sure you can manage take off ok" asked simba. "I think I can but I might scratch Pride Rock slightly" "That's ok its all in a good cause". "Lets climb aboard then" said Matt. The trio climbed bravely aboard Fireball XL5 and made they're way into Fireball junior.
All the animals watching stood back as Steve ignited the ship's vertical thrust moators and Fireball junior raised higher and higher into the sky. Steve turned to Zazu who was sitting on his shoulder "Nervouse" he asked "No I'm willing to be afraid if it saves Venuse's life". "Thanks" smiled Steve he was begining to like Zazu and se a whole new side to him which no one else saw... Matt selected junior's horizontal boost and the trio of heroes were on they're way. The only question was... were they going to be in time.