Chapter 2
Tygra and Cheetara had been dating for sometime. Cheetara often babysat Lion-o. Lion-o liked her he called her big sis sometimes. Cheetara thought it was cute. Today Tygra proposed to Cheetara and she said yes.
Tygra brought Cheetara home with him after picking Lion-o up from school. "Lion-o, Cheetara and I have some good news." Tygra said.
"What is it?" Lion-o asked.
"Cheetara and I are getting married," Tygra said.
"Yay!" Lion-o said.
"Lion-o you have a very important job you will be the ring bearer." Tygra said.
"What is the ring bearer?" Lion-o asked.
"He carries the rings down the aisle to the bride and groom," Tygra said.
"Okay," Lion-o said.
Tygra and Cheetara finished planning. The wedding had begun the flower girl went down the aisle and Lion-o started to walk down the aisle with the rings. He came up to Tygra and Cheetara. Tygra's best man took the rings and gave them to Tygra. Tygra put the ring on Cheetara's finger and Cheetara put the other ring on Tygra's finger.
They were married. Lion-o was in the picture with them. Tygra and Cheetara went out on their honeymoon for two weeks. During that time Lion-o was being looked after by Jaga who was a good friend of his late parents and who raised Cheetara.
When they came home Lion-o ran up and jumped in their arms. "It's good to see you Lion-o," Tygra said.
"We missed you," Cheetara said.
"I missed you too," Lion-o said.
At the start of first grade many of the kids asked if Tygra and Cheetara were his adopted parents. Lion-o said: "No Tygra was my big brother her was adopted before I was born and Cheetara is his wife," Lion-o said.
Some of the kids didn't believe him. But the teacher told them it was true, she knew Lion-o's mother she was her best friend and she remember when Tygra was adopted. "Lion-o bet you miss your parents," Mrs. Nix said.
"I do miss them," Lion-o said.
"I bet your brother is doing a good job taking care of you, along with Cheetara," she said.
"Yes Cheetara is like my big sister I always want to have a sister," Lion-o said.
"Yes now you have two people to look after you," she said.
"What does your brother do?" one the cubs asked.
"My brother is working on getting a medical degree," Lion-o said.
"What kid of doctor is he going to be?" another asked.
"A pediatrician," Lion-o said.
"What does that mean?" another asked.
"What Lion-O means is his brother is going to be a doctor who takes care of children," the teacher said.
"Cheetara is Veterinarian, meaning she looks after pets," Lion-o said.
"Cool," one of the kids said.
Lion-o saw Tygra comeback home everyday from medical school. "Just two more months and I will graduate," Tygra said.
"That's wonderful," Cheetara said.
"Yay big brother!" Lion-o said. "I want to be a doctor too!" he said.
"Well I don't see any problem with that if you want to be a doctor Lion-o then study hard and work hard." Tygra said.
It soon December rolled around and Tygra and Cheetara were thinking about what to get Lion-o. Lion-o saw a toy doctor bag and it came with toy doctor supplies. "Oh I want that," he said.
Cheetara noticed that. She came up to Tygra. "Looks like we found a good a Christmas present for him," she whispered in Tygra's ear.
"Yes, and he really wants to be a doctor me, so this will help him get on right track." Tygra said in whisper.
A few days later Lion-o was sat in Santa's lap. "Lion-o tell me what do you want for Christmas?" he asked.
"I want a toy doctor's bag with toy doctor supplies and play hospital set," Lion-o said.
"I see," Santa said. "Okay smile," he said.
The picture was taken.
Lion-o went home and hoped he would get what he asked for.
On Christmas eve Tygra tucked Lion-o in bed. "Lion-o I hope you are ready for Christmas tomorrow," Tygra said.
"I am, I hope I get what I asked for," Lion-o said.
The next day Lion-o woke up bright and early. He ran into Tygra and Cheetara's room. "Wake it's Christmas!" Lion-o shouted.
"Okay we're up," Tygra said.
"Okay we're coming," Cheetara said.
Lion-o opened his presents. He got what he asked for. It was a good Christmas.
Lion-o started to play doctor with his toys. On play dates he played hospital with his friends. He even let them play doctor. He was a happy cub.
Soon everything was going to change.
It was the end of February. Lion-o was with his friends. He couldn't wait to go home. He was going to play at Bengali's house. He was plenty excited. "I can't wait, I'm staying until after dinner, that's the longest I've ever stayed at friends house," Lion-o said.
"Yes mom is making her homemade pizza, it's the best, we each make our own pizza." Bengali said.
"Yum I love pizza," Lion-o said.
"Okay class, reading time is almost over and you will be going home soon, and I hope all of you have a good weekend." Mrs. Nix said.
The bell rang and all the kids ran off. "So who is picking us up?" Lion-o asked.
"My dad is, he's at work so he might come late," Bengali said.
"Well let's play on the front playground while we wait," Lion-o said. "At least the teachers from the after school clubs can watch us, just in case something bad happens." he said.
"Good idea," Bengali said and they started play.
Lion-o heard something. "I'll be back," Lion-o said.
"Okay," Bengali said.
Lion-o saw a robot puppy had it's leg stuck in the fence. "You poor thing. Don't worry I'll get your free," he said. He made quick work and freed it. It licked his face and ran off. Lion-o smiled he was proud of himself. He saw he was near the gate. He knew to stay away from it when the teachers were not on the playground with him he was about to head back.
Two adults a appeared a man and women. They were lions like him but their manes were pitch black and their eyes were such a dark brown you couldn't see the pupils almost. "Hello little one," the man said.
"I'm not allowed to talk strangers," Lion-o said and he turned and was about to run away.
But the man grabbed him by the arm. "You aren't going anywhere son," the man said.
"I'm not your son! Now let me go!" Lion-o shouted.
"Be quiet sweetheart we are taking you home," the lady said.
"Let me go help!" Lion-o shouted.
Bengali heard Lion-o's shouting and saw Lion-o being taken. "Oh no!" Bengali said.
"Help!" Lion-o said as he was dragged off.
A teacher ran out and saw Lion-o being whisked away in a black SUV.
"Bengali what happened?" The teacher asked.
"Lion-o went to free a robot puppy who got it's leg stuck in the fence then, then..." Bengali said and started to sob.
The teacher ran in said and dialed 911.