Chapter 17
"So Jamir, what pride did you say you were from?" asked Adin as the group rested in the coolness of the den.
"I'm from the Traveling Pride. We travel from place to place hoping to find the right one as a home."
"So how did you become separated from your pride?" asked Tara.
"Well one day, as we were traveling, we came to a stop to rest. We had been traveling for so long we needed the rest. And before long, we heard roars and screams. We all looked to see where it was coming when my mother noticed a larger, slinky lioness chasing a cub. The cub was my best friend. Her name was Tyra and we were really close. Tyra was severely injured by the lioness and could barely walk." He said finishing.
"Did you get a good look at the lioness that was chasing Tyra?" asked Melody.
"Not really. All I remember is that her ear seemed like it was bitten off. And she had a really bad attitude." Said Jamir.
At that moment, Kiara's heart sank.
"Did she have a red mark at the top of her head?" asked Vitani.
"Sort of. It seemed like it." Answered the cub.
Vitani and Kiara looked at each other nervously.
"Excuse us for a moment." Said Kiara. "Vitani, Camilla, may I see you two outside please?" asked Kiara.
The two went without hesitation.
"Kiara," said Vitani.
"I don't think so." Said Camilla.
"Is it possible?" asked Vitani.
"I hope not." Said Kiara.
As the three talked Nala and Starlight came up behind them.
"Hey guys." Said Starlight.
"Star." Said Kiara as she ran towards one of her best friends.
They bumped heads and smiled at each other.
"How you feeling Star?" asked Vitani.
"Ugh, I feel horrible. I don't know how yall went through this pain and torture." Said Starlight.
"Well it all pays off. By the way, would you be interested in mothering another cub?" asked Vitani.
"Oh yea Nala told me about the cub the kids found. Where is he?" she asked.
"He's in the den." Said Camilla.
"Well let's go see the little tike." Said Starlight as they walked in the den.
"They noticed a small fur ball lying in between Melody's paws.
"Is this my new foster son?" asked Starlight.
"Yes he is." Said Melody.
"We'll let him rest. In the morning, we will introduce him to you."
The sun was setting and the pride was ready for bed. Tomorrow will be an interesting day for Starlight.