Chapter 2: Nothing

Kutisha hated herself, she hated her father and she despised her mother. They made her life a living hell. Her mother was due to give birth any day now. She hoped that she lost her cubs or died during birth. That is how much she hated her mother. Kutisha had scars all over her body, and had a chunk missing out of her right ear. Today Kutisha decided to get out of her family's way. She went for a walk within the pride's territory. As she walked a tear rolled her face, dropping onto the floor. Why was she born into a world of hate? She sat down by some water and stared at her reflection. She was so scruffy and thin. Kutisha splashed the water in anger. I'm nothing. She thought to herself she lay down and started to cry.

Hasini wanted to do something different today, something new. He looked aroud his territory. Then looked beyond it.

"Thats what i'm going to do today" He mouthed quietly.

He snuck away from his sleeping pride and ran towards the end of his territory. After several minutes he reached the borders. Stepping out of them he ran towards the forest ahead of him. He stopped just outside the forest. The trees were kind of smaller but Hasini wasn't scared off. He let out a big sigh and ran in. As he got further into the forest the floor became moist and damp, there were a few puddles of water. Hasini found this place exciting, different, fun. Suddenly he heard cries. Hasini walked closer to the unknown cries.

Kutisha heard a twig snap in front of her. She looked up to see another lion cub standing in front of her. She growled at it.

"Get out of my land!" She hissed at the lion cub.

Hasini backed off.

"I'm sorry" he replied. "I was exploring and went to far. I should go, my family will be worried about me."

Kutisha's face saddened "At least your family loves you."

Hasini saw the state of Kutisha. She was plastered in scars and was missing part of her ear. She was so thin and her fur was scruffy, a mess.

"My parents hate me" Spat Kutisha. "Name's Kutisha, know what that means?"

Hasini shook his head.

"It means horrible." Scoffed Kutisha "I hate my name and I hate my life. I'm NOTHING!"

Hasini felt sorry for Kutisha. His ears fell down and he stared down blankly at his paws.

"What's your name?" Asked Kutisha.

"Hasini." He replied.

"Do you now what your name means?" Asked Kutisha.

Hasini bit down on his lip. "Handsome. I think."

Kutisha groaned and lay down. "You should go." She said softer. "If my family find you they will kill you."

Suddenly the bushes moved behind her. It was her pride and they looked absolutly fuming.

"Go!" Shouted Kutisha.

Hasini ran, but turned around to see a male slam his paw into Kutisha's sides sending her flying. The male then roared with anger. Hasini couldn't believe it.

Kutisha slammed into a tree. She then hit the ground with a thud. Shetani ran up to her.

"WHO WAS THAT!" She demanded.

Kutisha opened and eye. "No one "

"What do we do if anyone crosses our borders?" roared Shetani.

"We kill them." Replied Kutisha struggling to get up.

"SO WHY DID YOU NOT KILL HIM?"

"I don't know how!" Cried Kutisha.

Shetani hit her daughter in the face. "What a stupid excuse! Your too soft, too dumb!"

Kutisha tried to control herself, but anger got the better of her. "Your a stupid mother. I hope your cubs die!"

Shetani froze. Hadhi ran at his daughter, and hit her again.

"DON'T YOU EVER SAY THAT AGAIN YOU UNGRATEFUL LITTLE BRAT!" He snarled.

Blood ran down Kutisha's cheek she wept on the floor. The pride left her by herself not caring if she was alright or not. But Hasini had not left. He'd waited until the pride left and decided to return. He ran over to her and placed his paw on her back gently. He brushed away her tears and hugged her.