Chapter 44
The next day, Kuda was up and out of the den. He was on his way to the waterhole when something caught his attention. Not too far from the watering whole, there was an unknown adolescent laying down. Kuda looked over and for some reason, he felt like he knew this teen. Being the nice guy that he is, Kuda walked over to the young creature. The adolescent was a small girl, with peach fur and sparkling green eyes. She was breathing but she was rather skinny. Her eyes were closed and her breathing was beginning to slow down. Kuda looked up at the sky. The sun was high and the heat was unbearable. Although Kuda thought he knew the young girl, there was a part of him that said he didn't. In order to find out, Kuda said a familiar name.
"Sage?" he asked.
The young girl's eyes fluttered open. The adolescent raised her head and looked Kuda in the eyes.
"Kuda?" she asked.
"Sage? What are you doing here?" he asked.
"Uncle Kuda. I'm so happy to see you." Said the girl.
"Sage, where is your mother?" asked Kuda.
"She's out on a hunt with the rest of the pride." Replied Sage.
"You don't look so good. Are you alright?" asked Kuda.
"I'm fine. Its just really hot and I really hungry." Said Sage.
Kuda looked away from the young girl and out towards the plains. He saw nearby zebra grazing in the grass.
"Sage. Stay right here." Said Kuda.
Sage smacked her teeth.
"Like I have a choice." Said Sage.
When Kuda left, he came right upon a young zebra calf. It was small but it was jus enough for a young adolescent. Although lioness were usually the main hunters, Kuda knew perfectly well how to hunt. After about thirty seconds on constant watching, Kuda attacked. He took the baby down within thirty seconds. When the prey was killed, Kuda dragged the prey back to Sage.
"Here Sage. Eat." He said.
Sage lifted her head and saw the fresh kill. A smile crossed her face.
"I don't have the energy to get up." She said looking at Kuda.
"I'll help you." Said Kida.
As Kuda lifted the young lioness, she walked over to the young zebra with all her mite and strength. When Sage hit the ground next to her meal, she instantly began eating. Within five minutes, Sage was full. She ripped the zebra down to the bone. After she finished, she turned to Kuda.
"Thank you." She said giving him a nuzzle.
While they were talking, another lioness with gray fur and purple eyes walked up.
"Kuda?" she asked. Kuda turned away and looked at the lioness.
"Lea?" he asked.
The other lioness nodded.
"Is it really you?" asked the lioness.
"Yea. It hasn't been long since you last saw me." Said Kuda.
"It seems like forever." Said Lea.
"Come here. Come give me a hug." Said Kuda.
"I've missed you." Said Kuda.
"Ive missed you too baby sister." Said Kuda.
Well what do you know? Kuda has a sister! Can anyone guess what's going to happen next...?!