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The Jungle Book 3: Shere Khan Returns
Chapter 4:
The animals, including Shatari, Shere Khan, and Baloo, were silent for quite a while. After what seemed like an eternity, Shatari believed the herbivores wouldn't have a frantic reaction and decided to speak up.
"Well, I guess everything is-"
"Run for your lives," one of the elephants exclaimed. There was complete and utter chaos in the enclosure and Shere Khan was caught in the middle of it. While some of the creatures were trying their best to trample him, which was a total fail, most of them were trying to run away or hide. Shere Khan roared once more, and the enclosure became silent again. He released a low growl and herded all the animals into one side of the enclosure. Once he was sure the chaos was over, he strolled over to Baloo.
"What are you doing here, Baloo," Shere Khan questioned in a deadly whisper. Fear swelled up inside Baloo as he spoke.
"I should be asking you the same thing, Khan," Baloo replied a little too loud. He immediately shut his eyes and waited for Shere Khan to tear him asunder. A moment or two passed as Baloo awaited Shere Khan's wrath, but nothing came. He opened his eyes only to see Shere Khan sitting there coolly.
"I was taken by man and put into this circus. I'm sure the same happened to you," Shere Khan said. Baloo nodded in agreement and relaxed a bit.
"I would've thought you'd attack man before man attacked you," Baloo said. Shere Khan growled a bit in response but otherwise kept quiet. Shatari just sat there in confusion, but also curiosity.
"How do they know each other," she thought, "What did this bear mean by 'I would've thought you'd attack man before man attacked you'? Why hasn't this fierce tiger attacked such an easy prey?" Shatari continued asking herself questions as Shere Khan and Baloo kept their conversation going.
"Who's your mate, Khannie," Baloo asked with a bit of a smirk. Shatari immediately snapped out of her thoughts and both she and Shere Khan's eyes bulged out of their heads. They both looked at one another then back at Baloo before scooting a reasonable distance away from each other. Shatari turned the deepest red possible while Shere Khan exposed his claws and bared his canines. Baloo took a few steps back in fear of Shere Khan's reaction.
"We're not mates," they simultaneously exclaimed.
"N.O.T. not," Shatari said.
"Sure ya are," said Baloo, "Y'all are adorable together! I can't wait for the wedding and the arrival of cubs!" Baloo sent a wide, toothy grin at them but frowned when Shere Khan sent him a death glare. If looks could kill, then Baloo would've died a thousand deaths from Khan's single glare. Baloo laughed nervously as Shere Khan crept forth. "Hey, Khannie, you know I was just kidding about the whole 'mate' thing, right?" Shere Khan continued to creep toward Baloo and let out a menacing roar. "I'm out of here!" Baloo ran like the wind as Shere Khan chased him around the enclosure. Every time he'd try to escape out of the door, Shere Khan would block his path. The wild goose chase continued for half an hour or so before Baloo was quick enough to open the door and escape. He turned around and closed the door quickly before Shere Khan could come after him again. "Phew, I guess that's over."
"You think so?"
Baloo screamed and turned around only to see Shere Khan standing right in front of him. He gulped and tried to grab the handle on the door. Shere Khan noticed and walked behind Baloo to keep him from doing so. Shere Khan started to circle him and then pounced. Just as he was about to rip Baloo asunder, something, or someone, pulled him back. Shere Khan felt something wrapped around his neck. From the corner of his eye he could see three men tugging him back from a chain. He couldn't quite make out their appearances or features, but he didn't care at the moment; He roared at them and tried to escape.
"This one's a tough guy," shouted Albin.
"You don't know the half of it," replied Buldeo.
"I'm losing my grip on the chain," exclaimed Dwight with a bit of a yelp. The chain was slipping out of Dwight's grasp. Soon, Dwight lost his grip. By doing so, Shere Khan gained an advantage and was able to escape their clutches. He pushed forward, which made Buldeo and Albin fall on their faces. He turned around and instantly noticed Buldeo. He let out a low growl and crept toward him. Buldeo heard Shere Khan's growl and looked up. He let out a gasp. Shere Khan was right in his face. Their noses were basically touching. Shere Khan's round pupils became slits as anger built up inside him. Shere Khan was a ticking time bomb, ready to explode at any second.
"Alright, stay calm. Don't panic, don't panic," Buldeo said warily. Shere Khan roared in his face. "On second thought, panic! Panic!" Buldeo rose to his feet quickly and grabbed Albin's arm. "Run," he shouted, "Run for your lives!" Shere Khan couldn't help but let out an amused chuckle at the sight. Buldeo had Albin's arm in his hand and was dragging him across the ground while waving his other arm in the air back and forth in a panicking fashion. Buldeo's pants fell down revealing white briefs with rifle images on them. Albin was yelling at Buldeo, telling him to stop running like a coward and to let go of his arm. Shere Khan was also amused at the fact that Buldeo took off without the young lad, Dwight.
Dwight let out a small whimper at the sight of the King of the Jungle. Shere Khan allowed his muscles to ripple, merely to intimidate the helpless little lad. Dwight was in fact intimidated and took a few steps back. Shere Khan followed him for entertainment purposes. He had forgotten about Baloo, who was hiding inside the herbivore enclosure. Shere Khan sat down and stared at Dwight. A couple moments passed when Shere Khan stood up and let a fierce roar escape his muzzle. Baloo heard and took a peek outside. He saw Dwight scrambling to get back on his feet as Shere Khan bared his canines. He could see the fear and panic in Dwight's eyes and decided to help him. Of course, Baloo didn't help the lad himself because of his fear of Shere Khan. Instead he informed Shatari, who was trying her best to calm down the herbivores and explain Shere Khan's presence. It was also the reason she was unable to hear the chaos going on outside the enclosure. Another reason Baloo chose Shatari to protect Dwight was because he knew a female's charm could convince any male. Shatari listened carefully to Baloo's information and agreed to take notice of the situation. She walked out of the enclosure and strolled over to Shere Khan. She cleared her throat, which got Shere Khan's attention.
"What," he said.
"Please don't hurt Dwight or anyone else here for that matter," she replied, "I'm sorry about whatever happened between you and that bear, but don't take out your anger on the humans or other innocent creatures here." Shere Khan raised an eyebrow as if saying "Are you kidding me?" Shatari gave him puppy eyes and let out a cute whimper to convince him.
He rolled his eyes and said, "Fine."
"You promise," she asked kindly.
"I promise," replied Shere Khan stubbornly.
She squealed with joy and pleasure and hugged him tightly. Shere Khan's eyes went wide as Shatari continued to 'thank' him. She then started to nuzzle him under his chin. He was completely caught off guard by her. But the thing that really caught him off guard was the fact that after she finished her hug of appreciation and affectionate nuzzling, she licked his cheek with gratitude. Shere Khan became weak in his legs and almost collapsed. Shatari noticed and giggled sweetly. Dwight saw the whole thing and was planning on informing Albin and Buldeo of it. Also, since the two tigers were 'busy,' he took it as an advantage and swiftly yet quietly snook off.
"I can't wait to tell Mr. Buldeo and Albin about this," Dwight thought excitedly.
Hey my peoples! Hope y'all liked this chapter. I added a bit of romantic encounters with Shere Khan and Shatari for fangirls out there. Another reason I added romance was because I was in that kind of mood, you know what I'm saying? Anyways, please review and have a happy, splendiferous Thanksgiving! :)