Chapter 5
Explinations
The next morning the hunters from earlier were looking for the saber pack, wanting Kino's skin for their baby's warmth and protection. They were willing to follow the pack and do just that. The main hunter pointed North, which was where the cave was. Meanwhile in the cave, Diego was trying to make Kino feel better, which was easier said than done. He had told her about Nilo's death about an hour earlier and the cub had been sobbing quietly ever since.
"Ssh, it's okay Kino, I'm here", Diego whispered soothingly.
"How could those humans do such an awful thing", Kino asked, sobbing. Diego was about to answer but Soto stepped in.
"Why Kino, it's what they do, they use our bodies for warmth and food. This is exactly how they took your grandpa." Kino looked confused. Diego had never told her about his father's death, because he didn't want her to take it that hard. Soto smirked slightly and said, "Go on Diego, tell her." Diego sighed and retold the painful story the best that he could. When he was done, tears welled up in his daughter's eyes, but soon they were full of fire.
"Humans did this! The must be evil, killing my mama and grandpa!"
Soto nodded and said, "Of course Kino, that's why they're our enemies."
Diego cut in and asked, "Uh, could you leave us alone for a minute Soto?" He nodded and left, patrolling the area for hunters. "Kino, your mother and grandfather were killed by humans, that's true. But it doesn't mean they are all evil, for example, the young ones. They're just raised to hunt that way."
"Oh, I understand now", Kino replied after a moment. Diego smiled.
"Good, now come on, it's breakfast time", Diego said, going outside with Kino trailing behind. They saw some fresh meat layed out a few feet away. Diego eyed it suspiciously but Kino was delighted. She raced over to it and wondered, "I wonder who caught this one? It's huge!" Finally, Diego realized and knew it was a trap. His eyes widened as Kino started munching on it.
"Kino, stop! Get away, it's a trap!" She lifted her head and tried to escape but it was too late. A net in the tree above her caught Kino in mid-air!
Ch. 6 Coming Soon!