chapter 3

Lion-o was now going into first grade and Tygra was going into second grade.

Today Roarsons' got some new neighbors in the mansion next door. It was a man who owned a big video game company named Tigron Whitman. He had a son Lion-o's age and a wife Stella Whitman who worked as a pet breeder for a creature called that she came up with she didn't know what to call it but her breeding animals did well. (Her sisters helped out with it and became breeders of this creature too.) Stella made sure the animals had good health and traits because she wanted a good reputation money was important as was the condition of the animals. She valued both of those things.

Also another family moved into this wealthy neighborhood. The family that moved in across the street the father Cougon Mounter was a surgeon and his wife Catrina Mounter was a pediatrician. They had a daughter Lion-o's age too. Right next door to the Stripper family moved in another wealthy family a long time friend of Jaga's. Chexor Speeder who was a Veterinarian as was his wife Clawrice Speeder and they had a daughter Tygra's age.

"Look we have some new neighbors." Leonara said.

"I read about our new neighbors, Tigron Whitman owns a famous video game company and his wife breeds a type pet she invented herself. I seen that animal it is cute and intelligent." Claudius said. "Our other new neighbors work as doctors," he said.

"Hey they have kids and they're my age, can I go play?" Lion-o asked.

"Lion-o let them get settled in first," Leonara said. "Then we will welcome them." she said.

The next day both families greeted their new neighbors. "So we are going to the same school, that great," Lion-o said.

When school started the kids got ready and headed off to school. Like most private schools for children from wealthy families there was good food and more than one play ground and several libraries. There was even the most fabulous uniforms. They showed the child's status as part of a rich family. Some students who accepted into the school because good grades got a supply of them.

Lion-o was in luck Bengali and Pumyra had the same teacher as him. Lion-o was starting to enjoying school until he bumped into Calon the son of a rival motor company. "Look at what I see here the Lameson cub." Calon said.

"It's Roarson," Lion-o said.

"Viron motors are better remember that,"Calon said then left.

Lion-o told his parents what happened. "Oh I hate that Calston Viron he does so much just to humiliate me." Claudius said.

"Claudius thinking of the example you are setting for our son," Leona said.

As time passed and Lion-o grew older. His mother and father marveled at how fast Lion-o was growing. One night at dinner his mother kissed his cheek and hugged him. "If my son get's anymore handsome I have to chase all those girls away." Leonara said.

"Leonara there is nothing wrong with him finding the right girl when he's older," Claudius said.

"I know it's just letting go is hard to do." Leonara said.

Now Lion-o was about to enter seventh grade and go into middle school. "Look at my little boy so tall and handsome," Leonara said.

"Thanks mom," Lion-o said.

"You are going to do well in middle school son," Claudius said. "Remember it's going to be difficult. Listen to your teachers, follow instructions and be on time," he said.

"Yes sir," Lion-o said.

Lion-o headed into the school and saw all the older animals. "Whoa this place is full of animals," Lion-o said.

First day could have gone better but the important thing is Lion-o is growing up.

Near the end of the school year Lion-o met someone. Her named was Liosia she was very pretty. He sometimes flirted with her. She noticed and sometimes laughed at how cute he was being.

Soon middle school turned into High school. Lion-o continued to show interest in Liosia. Lion-o became the star of the school basketball team during the summer he played baseball and is the star pitcher. Claudius would point and say. "That's my boy!"

Liosia was a cheerleader and she did well and she was also a soccer player. Pumyra and Cheetara did cheer leading too. Pumyra also did gymnastics and Cheetara ran track.

Bengali played Basketball with Lion-o he was also a star player. During summer he also played baseball with Lion-o and he was the star batter.

While Tygra did football.

They were all strong athletes.

Soon Tygra and Cheetara became a couple. Bengali and Pumyra became a couple too. Tonight Lion-o was going to ask Liosia out for his first date. "Liosia would you like to go out on date?' Lion-o asked her.

"I would love too!" Liosia said. "A movie?" she asked.

"Sure, Friday?" Lion-o asked.

"Friday," Liosia said.

"Seven?' Lion-o asked.

"Seven," Liosia said.

She left and Lion-o felt really happy and he came home dancing. "Hey son why are you so happy?" Claudius asked.

"I got a date with Liosia, this Friday," Lion-o said.

"That's great son is Liosia that pretty white lioness with the soft blue eyes?" Leonara asked.

"Yes, seven o'clock on Friday we are going to a movie," Lion-o said.

"Wow my little boy is going on his first date!" Leonara said.

"Good for you son a movie is a great first date," Claudius said.

On Friday Lion-o got and ready then picked up Liosia. They watched a movie where a lioness turned out to be a princess missing for a the lion prince's neighboring kingdom he took her home and they married. Lion-o and Liosia's hands met when they reached for popcorn.

Over the next couple of months they went out together and became an official couple. "Mom, Dad guess what?" Lion-o said.

"What?" Leonara said.

"Liosia is now my girlfriend!" Lion-o said.

"Wow my son got himself a girlfriend, that's my boy," Claudius said. "Who knows maybe she's the right girl for you," he said.

Leonara looked a little sad and happy.

"Mom are you okay?" Lion-o asked.

"Yes it's just hard to let go, you were my baby, my little boy!" Leonara said.

"Mom I will always be your little boy," Lion-o said.

The two of them hugged.

Now it was time for the Junior and Senior prom. Tygra was going with Cheetara, Bengali was going with Pumyra and Lion-o was going with Liosia. They enjoyed the whole thing. Soon Tygra went off to College and Lion-o was going to graduate.

Leonara tried not to cry during the graduation ceremony. Now Lion-o was going to look for the right college. He was going to expand his father's car business to included motorcycles and other vehicles. Liosia's family owned a toy company and she was going to design new toys and go to college with Lion-o.

College was just around the corner.