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Makena and I were padding back to my home, after our stomachs had their fill. We were almost there, the wall of rock was seen from a distance. From here I can see some pride members were already back home from their morning hunt.

Which also means my mother, and maybe my father, were back too.

I let out a quiet, trembling sigh while my heart pounded a bit in my chest. I didn't feel angry a whole lot towards my family anymore, since I felt a bit better after talking with Makena earlier about everything that happened to me yesterday. But now, on the inside, and bit of it was shone in my eyes, I was feeling nervous. But I kept my composure with each step I was taking despite it.

I was heading back to the inevitable confrontation with my family that I've broke their rule that was placed on me since last night when I wasn't supposed to. I can only imagine they're pissed off at me, AGAIN, just for me leaving home to meet Makena and not do what they told me. I can even see my dad's angry face, yelling at me for disobeying him!

That's daddy for you.

My eyes shot at the old lion beside me, watching him pad his confident strides. I know I shouldn't feel nervous since I have Old Makena with me. He promised he'd talk to my parents as soon as we got home. They've always been good friends. I knew my parents would at least hear him out. But I didn't know what to expect. True, he was probably right that not all things may change back to normal, or perhaps nothing at all I'm afraid, but the fact of not knowing what would happen, considering that I snuck away from home earlier, is just making me so nervous!

I can only count on Makena to keep the peace between me and my family.

He knows the truth, he can tell it to them. How bad can it be?

Anything can happen, Sayde.

We got closer to the wall of rock. I see my parents were home, chatting with a few lionesses from a distance. I stopped in my tracks, shortly after Makena did the same, expecting them both to see me stand here with the old lion. Makena turned to me, smiling with concern, "You okay?"

I let out a sigh, "You already know how this is probably going to end up. I'm gonna be in BIG trouble..."

Makena shook his head in reassurance, his tail swung a bit, "Don't be nervous. Just let me do all the talking. How bout you stay right here while I go talk to them in private."

I chuckled nervously, "That's what I was going to suggest."

He giggled himself, "I know you too well, Sayde. Wait here. I'll be back with them in a bit." I nodded a bit and watched him stroll away to meet my parents. I let out another slow, anticipated sigh as I see him go up to my family and greet them. I did catch glimpse of my mother seeing me, and a bit of anger flashing before in her eyes when she spotted me. Dad sensed what my mom saw and seen me as well with the same emotion, but Makena apparently quickly stopped them from doing something, and led them away to go inside the cave tunnel to talk to them.

Standing around stiff as a tree or rock, my eyes trailed around the area, spotting each pride member I see. I saw a few of them were watching me, but none came up to chastise me for being a bratty princess or something like that. I saw Kweli and Asha together with their mothers nearby, playing with a few other cubs. They didn't seem to be in trouble, on the count of sneaking off to meet me earlier. That was good. Their moms didn't suspect a thing.

I even looked for Aren, see if he was with the pride now, but no such luck. He wasn't here with us. I let out a tiny whine. Dang it. He's not here. I really need to talk to him. I have planned on talking to him alone when I got home after dealing with my parents, and maybe more consequences for my actions, but doesn't look like it'll happen now.

Maybe he'll show up here later today. Or either that... The corners of my muzzle made a tiny smile. Maybe if he doesn't show, I'll have to go see him at the cave he's staying at. That might be a perfect place for me to see him! Why not? I know where it's at, and there's no other pride members to interrupt my plans, that is if none don't show up, and we'll have a cave all to ourselves. Why not? My happy expression melted off my lips and I let out a huff. Well, probably cause my father won't let me leave after I snuck off, that's why.

A tiny bit of hope burst within my chest. Well, maybe he might after Makena speaks with him. I hope I can go. I hope he'll totally reconsider lessening my punishment and let me leave home without much demand.

Please, father...Listen to the old, wise one...

A few minutes later, after still standing around waiting for them to meet me here, my know-it-all sister Dahlia toward me in quick strides. She didn't look happy. I narrowed my eyes at her, the nervousness I had replaced with anger, along with memories of my close call with Aren yesterday ruined by her and her bitches flooding in my head. I wasn't happy to see her either. I wanted to slap her for screwing up my time with Aren and embarrassing me in front of him. But held myself down from doing that, for now.

Dahlia stopped near me, and said in a condescending tone, "You know, you're always lazy in the mornings, you probably should have stayed being lazy today."

Oh great, thanks for bringing that up again. Bitch. I spat, "You seriously going to act so superior today, Dahlia? I'm not in the mood."

She lectured, "I'm not in the mood for your attitude either. We've come home from our hunt and brought you some food home from our hunt and find you gone. Do you even know how angry one of us is for bringing it back and you're not around? You ain't even supposed to leave."

I can almost imagine it was her that brought the food home and got mad. It almost made me smile. I bitterly spoke, "Acting like our mom again. Does it look like I care?"

She replied, "I'm not the one who got in big trouble yesterday with two cubs. How irresponsible are you?"

Knew she'd bring that up too. I protested, "It was not my fault." Then I rolled my eyes, "But then again, you won't believe me anyway so why should I even bother saying that to you."

Dahlia shook her head adamantly, "You're right, I don't believe you. Because you flat out did it. How can you be so stupid? In fact, how can you be so stupid trying to run off again when dad said you shouldn't? I can't believe you are being so defiant. That's so like you."

My tail swung behind me in anger, "I wasn't going far. I was seeing Makena."

She scoffed, "Trying to get off the hook thanks to him. I don't think that'll work, liar."

I retorted, "You know, I don't think you're perfect either. When's the last time YOU screwed up so badly and lied?"

Dahlia seemed taken aback a bit. She reared back her head and placed her paw to her chest, "Um, never."

"Well, even bitches like you always screw up now and then."

Dahlia growled, "Don't call me a bitch, Sayde." She took a threatening step toward me, "You're the one who's acting like a irresponsible, bratty, defiant cub. In fact, why do we bring back food for you when you act this way? By the way, you still haven't apologized to my friends for calling them that yesterday."

I said, "Why should I? All they do is worship you and criticize and mock me whenever chance they get. I have nothing to apologize for. If anything, one of them should apologize for saying I was dying when I wasn't, while the other should do the same thing for saying the pride would be better off if I WAS dead. And also for all of them for laughing at me for getting hurt by a zebra. I bet all of you had a good laugh about it, didn't you?"

"As a matter of fact, no."

My thoughts said otherwise.

Dahlia stated factly, "I'll admit, that was totally wrong. But it doesn't give you the right to treat them like crap. They're part of the pride. We're all equals."

"Pfft." I rolled my eyes, "Always defending them. They can always count on you."

She remarked, "Probably wouldn't count on you when you are out on your lonely hunts. Speaking of which, how is the shoulder anyway?"

I growled deeply, "Don't patronize me." Then I made one step toward her and demanded, "If you think you can have everything you want, well, you're wrong. If I were you, I'd stay away from Aren. I know what you're thinking of him, but it's too late, sis. He's already with somebody."

Dahlia shot up her head with mock surprise, "Oh really?" Then she shook it and waved her forepaw dismissively, "SOMEHOW, I doubt it."

"You calling me a liar?"

"I already called you one a second ago. Want me to do it again?"

"I didn't do anything wrong!"

"That's not what Kisha said!"

"Fuck that old hag and screw you and your bitches too!"

Dahlia cried out in anger, as we both acted like we were both gonna fight each other physically, "That's it, Sayde! Let's-"

"Girls! Girls!" Me and Dahlia heard the voice before we could actually fight. We stopped short and found that our mother came to us along with our father and Makena. Mom ordered us softly but sternly, "No fighting today. We've all been through enough of it for a lifetime." She looked directly towards Dahlia and said, "Dahlia, go back to your friends. Your father and I will talk to Sayde alone."

Dahlia took a deep breath, and nodded softly with her furrowed brow, "Yes, mom." Her eyes shot daggers at me momentarily before she padded away from us. I watched her walk off with narrowed eyes. That's right. Leave. Bout time you did.

"Sayde." I glanced towards them, seeing my father stand forth right in front of me. He looked at me sternly, along with my mom. He spoke to me as calmly as he could in front of my face, "I know that a lot of things have happened, and a lot of anger and spite was left between us. Although I wasn't there when it happened, it just seems clear to somebody else. However, cause of Makena from what he heard you admit...I don't know what to believe anymore."

My ears and head drooped down in defeat. Oh, no...

Then he said this, "But...Because of that, and despite that you've disobeyed me today...I have reconsidered the terms of your punishment, because of him." My face went wide at that. I looked to him with a lot of hope beating in my chest. A second later, he spoke, "You are free to wander and hunt away from here any time you wish." I smiled brightly, but then he said this, "But on one condition. You are still to NEVER play with any of the cubs in the pride ever again. You stay away from them, especially Kweli and Asha. And if you disobey me again, if you deliberately put any cub in danger again, you're stuck here until I say otherwise. Understand me?"

I went up and rubbed into my father's mane as deeply as I could. I cried happily, "Thank you, daddy! Thank you!"

My father backed away with a bit of a grim look on his face. But he also showed a bit of a smile towards me as well. He said, "Don't make me regret it, Sayde."

I shook my head at that and insisted, "Don't worry. You won't. I promise with all my heart." Then after nodding and staring at me for a bit, he left.

Mom said to me next, her muzzle smiling a bit too, "There's some food we brought you home from our hunt. Better at least go eat it, dear."

I told her, "Thanks, mom, but I already ate with Makena."

She giggled deeply, "That's fine. It's still yours when you need it." She turned to the old lion, who was smiling as well, probably proud at how much he helped me. She said to him, "Thank you for bringing her back home." She rubbed her face against his.

Makena returned the gesture, "You're welcome, Nailah." Then she went off after my dad.

I went up and nuzzled him next in appreciation. I said, "Thanks, Makena."

The old lion simply stated as I rubbed against him, "I knew all things wouldn't change back to normal."

"I know..." The thought struck me, as I backed away and said to him in front of his face, "Too bad I can't play with Kweli and Asha anymore." I sighed, then shrugged my shoulders, "But, it's better than nothing."

He giggled deeply, "I suppose so."

*****

I stood outside one of the buildings at the ranger station. The sky above was turning orange, signifying the day was about over. I took a deep breath and let it out while I shifted around on my stance with my hands in my pockets. I was just standing around outside, having some fresh air, waiting for Tony to take me on another safari.

I already had one today earlier, but I thought it was so fun that I couldn't wait to have another. It was still pretty fun just sitting beside Carla who gave me the safari while doing her patrol and let her drive me around all over the savannah. True it's pretty much like the other car rides I was given since I got to this country, but I didn't care. Having a ride through the savannah was still fun and awesome.

And no, guys, she wasn't a biter like Tony warned me.

The rest of the day after that wasn't all eventful. It was a bit boring, but still okay and fun. I basically hung around at this place, looking around, talking with Carla for a bit after we got back here, then also to Tony and Theodore. Jen, well, I didn't talk to her much quite yet. Well, we have ate together in the cafeteria and shared a few words, but that was just about it. And now here I was, standing out in front of this building and waiting for Tony to give me one last safari of the day, underneath this beautiful orange sky. Or at least have someone just take me back to Gabe's place. I guess it didn't matter which.

Either way, I was ready to get outta here.

I glanced toward another building, where Theodore is at. Theodore probably would've gave me one before he would have to take me home, but he was sitting around in there near the ranger radio. I had asked him about it, but he told me that one ranger should always stay there with the radio in case there's some sort of trouble. Until he has to go to bed that is. It's not like a 24 hour watch or anything. Carla, who already gave me a ride, said she had enough for today and wanted to go bed. No way I was going to let Jen take me. She's not an actual ranger, remember? I don't want her father to kill me. Besides that, she's in bed now with Carla.

So now, the only person I can think of is Tony. He seems like a cool guy to hitch a ride with. But he wasn't with me, not yet anyway. He was having a bit of a small dinner for himself in the cafeteria. He was gonna go on his own patrol afterward and have me go with him, and then take me back to Gabe's when he was done.

I looked up at the sky, watching the African sky burning high above. It was beautiful. I don't think I ever saw a sunset like it back at home. It's truly remarkable. A second later I heard a car pull up near the station. I shot my gaze toward it as it came to a stop. A man I haven't seen before, about the same age as me and Tony, piled out the door. That must be Justin, the guy that Tony and Theodore talked about earlier. He slammed it hard and came up to see me.

I waved and said, "Hello. You must be Justin?"

The ranger replied with a grin, "Yes, I am. Haven't seen you here before. You a tourist?"

I nodded a bit, "Something like that. Theodore brought me here a long time ago."

Justin asked, "Let me guess, you're waiting for somebody to take you on a safari?"

I answered, "Yeah." Then I shrugged, "Well, I already had one today, but I wouldn't mind getting another."

Justin smirked when he said, "Well, I am the perfect guy for you. But, problem is, I already gave a group of tourists a long safari and I'm beat. It's also getting kind of late as well."

I concurred, "Yeah, it is."

Then Justin asked, "So, you already had a safari huh? Well how'd that go?"

I nodded, "It was fun. I seriously love this country. Can't get enough of it."

"And you've supposedly been stuck here since then?" He let out a snide remark, "Hah! No wonder I'm the perfect guy for the job! I'd give you two safaris in one day if I was around. Not one of these other losers here!"

I wrinkled my brow upon hearing that. Well that's a bit much, bud. You shouldn't talk about your teammates like that.

That was when Theodore came from out of nowhere and announced himself with this statement, "Can't be at two places at once, Justin. We ain't superhuman."

Justin gazed towards him with a smirk, "Maybe. But I still think I'm as fast as a speedy cheetah. I think I can pull it off."

"Uh huh." Then the older ranger gave this guy a serious look and that tone of voice, "Look, I have word about your behavior. Tony told me you gave him attitude again."

Justin simply stated, "Well he doesn't have that charisma with tourists, so what should I do? Let him screw it up? He's socially awkward and doesn't stand a chance!" I was just standing nearby frowning at the comment. That seems to be a lie. I don't think Tony acted that way at all.

Theodore told him sternly, "You know, this isn't just about tourists, it's also about the animals and teamwork." He pointed a finger at him, "You should know that better than anyone else. Do that again and you're fired."

Justin waved him off, "Tch. Whatever. I'm going to bed." Then he pointed at me with a smug grin on his face, "Catch you next time, mister." Then he walked to one of the buildings he'll be sleeping in.

Theodore said as he wandered off, "By the way, his name is Ryan. He's staying with Gabe the entire summer."

Justin stopped a few feet away, whirled around and said with bewilderment, "Gabe? That guy? He can't even take care of a few poachers that are running loose around here! He ain't even qualified to look after tourists!"

"It's our job too, kid, and he does so qualify just as much as we all are." Then Theodore demanded, "And you better watch your mouth with that. Gabe is wiser, and more capable of anything than you are able to."

Justin spread out his arms and proclaimed, "Hey, one day he'll retire as game warden and I'll be the one to take his place! Then we'll see who's boss!" He gave the guy a two finger salute when he started backing away quickly, "See ya!" Then he spun and wandered off till he disappeared into that building.

Theodore just stood there, shaking his head at this. Tony, who had apparently left the cafeteria, strolled up and met up with us. When he got near Theodore, he was staring at the same direction that man and I were looking at. He pressed the other ranger, "What happened with him?"

Theodore sighed and turned to him, "Getting on my nerves."

Tony shrugged his shoulders in disapproval, "Terrific."

I asked with a quirked brow, "What's his deal?"

Theodore looked to me and answered, "Yeah, his name's Justin McGuire, Ryan. He's just a rich asshole from San Francisco who became a ranger, and also thinks he's better than everybody else. He does take his job seriously, but also not all that much."

Tony concurred with a bold statement, "If you really wanted to know what a true narcissist is, you just met him."

My eyes widened up, "Wow, he sounds like it."

Theodore remarked, "Yeah, and since he cares about tourists so much, I'm surprised he hadn't pushed any away with all that narcissism."

Tony exclaimed, "Surprisingly he's been a ranger for two straight years already!"

I laughed a bit, "Fuck me." I'm glad I didn't run off because of him!

Tony then took a breath and asked with a grin, "Anyways, bud, you ready to go?"

I replied, "Sure am. Been waiting patiently to get out of here."

Theodore chuckled, "You know, I could've just took you back home myself. I know what I said, but I think the ranger radio can wait a bit without me."

I looked at him and said, "I guess I could've asked you to take me back, but...I wanted to go on patrol again with one of your lackeys again."

The older ranger raised his brows and his hands, "Hey, fair enough. You have fun, kid. Hope I get to see you later."

I nodded at him, "I plan on it." Definitely do.

Then he glanced towards Tony, "Alright, I'll be near the radio a bit more longer before I have to head for bed. Just watch yourself out there with him."

Tony said, "No problem." He beckoned me to follow, "Let's go, partner."

*****

A few lionesses with their cubs wandered into the cave while I was standing outside near it. The day was getting late and the night was near. But I didn't care. I was getting ready to leave.

Hours have passed since I was off the hook from my punishment. Well, one part of the punishment anyways. At least the day wasn't as bad I'd thought it was gonna be, and no more ridiculous trouble had occured for me. I was pretty relieved when I wasn't grounded like a cub anymore. I felt a lot more better than I did before.

I don't think dad had totally believed what Makena had told him, considering the reason why I'm still not going to play with any cubs anymore, but, it was better than being stuck here for who knows how long. At least mom and dad SOMEWHAT trust me again. I dipped my head a bit, reflecting back on my father's punishment, and thinking about those two cubs that are already inside the cave for the night. As you may have already figured, I wasn't totally happy with my father's decision. In fact, I was sad, like I was sad the other night when the punishement started. I liked being with Kweli and Asha, but...I can't be with them anymore, and it stinks. Unless they snuck around to hang with me behind everybody's back, but even that's too risky. I don't want to get myself and them in trouble again.

Guess that meant they wouldn't play with me anymore till they were all grown up. I wouldn't have minded it, but...Come on, it's a long ways away. I don't know if I can wait for that long.

Who else is going to hang and play with a lioness like me? Makena can, just to chat and stuff, but play with me when I feel like it...That's a bit of a different story. He used to play with me when I was a cub, but he's too old now. Sure, he can hunt still for an old guy, but more than that...I don't want to do that to him.

I let out a breath. Who else is going to play with me... I shook my head to myself a bit, focusing back on the plan I have now. I can't think about that now. There's no point. Besides, I need to leave tonight...And find Aren.

Aren never did show up here after all the time I've been here. Even against my better judgement, I asked a few lionesses, and my parents, if they had seen him today before they all got back from the morning hunt, and know if he was coming over here today. Nobody did, which is not a surprise. So now, thanks to that talk dad gave me earlier, I was pretty much free to go through with Plan B when it came to Aren...To go to his cave, and try to talk to him alone about everything.

All day long, I wondered how he was doing. Wondering if he still thought about what happened with us yesterday before everything went all to crap. I seriously hope he gives me a chance to explain everything. I seriously hope he doesn't think I'm a liar.

I WILL see him. I WILL talk to him.

I'm gonna make my move, tonight.

My dad came up to me shortly and asked quizzically, "What are you still doing out, Sayde? It's time to go to bed."

I responded, making up an excuse to leave home, "Actually, I was thinking about going for a walk and kill some energy I have left." Dad eyed me with concern. I shook my head and assured, "Don't worry. I'll be ok."

Dad warned, "It's just a lot of things can happen during the night. You sure you want to do this?"

"Of course." I nuzzled him, "I won't be gone long. Don't worry about me."

Dad let out a sigh, then said this, "Okay, fine." I looked into his eyes happily and he demanded, "But when you're feeling done, get back here as soon as you can. Don't want nothin' to happen to you."

I rolled my eyes, "Relax, dad. Nothing's going to happen to me."

He chuckled with a grin, "I hope so. Goodnight, Sayde."

I replied fondly, "Goodnight."

With that, I bounded off without looking back with a swaying tail. Very soon, I was far away from that wall of rock and on my way to that handsome lion's cave. I have been there before a couple times, but not a whole lot. But that didn't stop me from remembering exactly where it's at. It wasn't hard. And thanks to my shoulder feeling quite a lot better, it won't take me a whole lot of time for me to get there. I can hardly feel any pain now. I'm totally glad! I hated feeling that pain!

At least it won't give me any more trouble with a handsome lion I'm trying to be with. No more.

I finally slowed myself down a bit, breathing in and out excitedly. Crickets rang over my lands as the sky darkened up. Very quickly stars have formed up there, leaving down the lands a shining spectacle from above. I smiled the whole time during the trip, thinking about how to tell Aren. I was nervous, like I was nervous before when I was alone with him yesterday. That wouldn't stop me though, I was determined. But I did wonder how the heck I was going to break the truth to him. I'm also wondering how he'd take it.

Oh, queens above, if only I had talked to mom about it. I let out a trembling, anticipating breath. Oh...I think I can handle it. Maybe. And...I think he'll take it well. I mean, hey, I know I've lied to him before, but he'll understand me. I know he will. And heck, it's not like I'm not great company to be with. He just shouldn't get on my bad side if I was him.

I smiled as thoughts raced through my mind. I hope Aren does accept me as his mate. I think he will. I can see his face, once he does accept me. I can see us nuzzling lovingly into each other. I can see us professing our love. I can see him mounting me. Gosh...I can't believe it'll happen. Heck, I can't believe that I might live with him in his cave, away from everyone else, away from my damn sister, and a few bitchy pride members. I can see us living together. I can see us hunting together as hunting partners. I know I don't work well with others when hunting but with him...I can make an exception. Heck, I can even see us as future king and queen once my father picks us. I don't think he'd have a second thought about any of it. Well, maybe the whole king thing, but he'll get over it.

And he would probably not have a second thought about giving me cubs if we got together as mates.

I froze myself in mid step, my cheeks turning pink. My stomach fluttered from the thought. Wow...Cubs...I never imagined myself being a mother. Actually I couldn't imagine it. I always only imagined myself being with Aren. Just me and him, no cubs nearby. Wonder what it'd be like if we had one or two together? Could I really handle it? Then I smiled to myself, and pushed on. Oh, don't even worry about it, Sayde. You know how that stuff works. You're not in heat...Yet. Besides, even if you guys did mate for the first time, nothing would happen.

It probably won't happen for a long time. Just do not worry a thing!

A short while later, I finally made it to Aren's cave in the den of night. It was small compared to the one I live in, but there was room for one...Or two together. I giggled quietly and excitedly as I rounded a corner near the entrance. Oh, this is going to be good! I bet he'll never expect to see me! He'll be surprised! I stood still for a moment, taking a deep breath, gaining my composure, then trekked closer to the cave.

But then, as I got real close to the entrance, I heard something. Some small noises, coming from within the cave. My ears flickered, and I frowned. What is going on in there? I moved up a bit more, till I was standing at the mouth of the cave. I heard something in there alright. I even heard Aren's voice, a moan, of delight, "Oh."

I can see it, thanks to a bit of light from the outside.

I stopped myself quickly with a paw raised. My head reared back, and my mouth opened agape. My heart stopped cold in my chest when I saw it.

Aren was in there alright, but he wasn't alone. Apparently someone else beat me to him. He was mounting another lioness on her back. He was crouching over her, and shoving that cock of his, slowly and tenderly, into her rear end. They didn't see me. They didn't even know I was here. They both had their backs turned while they were mating. The lion I was after moaned her name, "Oh....Dahlia..."

I almost let out a gasp in utter shock and defeat. Dahlia!

Dahlia begged the lion on her back, "Aren...Harder." I was seeing him bucking his hips against hers in increased manner. My sister was moaning in pleasure from his movements.

I was standing there trembling, almost ready to burst into tears. No...

It can't be true...

I couldn't stand it anymore. Without totally thinking, without caring if they heard me or not, I rushed away from the cave entrance and ran very hard as my paws could do so.

My head raced as I pushed hard through the dark savannah. I thought things couldn't get any worse than yesterday...But they did tonight.

Aren...Was with Dahlia. He had Dahlia.

And Dahlia...Had Aren.

They were together...

When I finally stopped after running across the land for a long time, I was gasping in ragged breaths, the mental image of what I saw still in my head. As my breathing finally had slowed, my eyes were starting to mist as I was finally about to cry, the image of my sister and Aren mating in my eyes and the sound of her pleasurable moans still ringing in my ears.

That...That...SLUT!

My belly crashed to the ground, and I buried my face deep in my forepaws. I started to break down in loud sobs, my cries muffled by my feet. The thought of Aren on top of my sister and mating her felt like it was torturing me. I felt defeated. I couldn't believe it happened. But it did. I was beaten by my own sister, by getting the lion I'd wanted for a while. She now has Aren. The lion I had a big crush on. The lion I will never be with. The lion I had lost.

Because...He loves HER. Not me....But HER.

Other than feeling sadness and defeat, I felt VERY angry. My furious growl emitted from my muzzle as it was still within my paws. I absolutely wanted to kill Dahlia for this. Not only her, but Aren as well. For he probably liked her all along during the times I had chances to speak to him, instead of me. I wanted to kill him too for choosing her. I wanted to kill him too because I wasted a lot of my time trying to tell him how I felt, and he blew all my effort away like a fierce wind from a storm when I saw him shoving his cock into Dahlia.

Then stupidity washed over my hide like rain, and I just continued to sob. But ultimately...It was all my fault for wasting my time. I should have known this was bound to happen. Aren did talk to her a lot more than me. And Dahlia gets what she wants after all.

...And I'm just left to cry after she gets it.

This is what I usually get for being in the shadow of my sister.

After several long minutes had passed, I lifted my face off my paws. I sniffed, wiping my nose with a foreleg. I let out a sad sigh, then pushed myself off the earth. I was staring down at the ground in sadness. Well...I guess I'll go home now.

Before I could move, I heard grass rustling nearby. I perked up my ears, then turned my attention towards the sound. I didn't see anybody. What was that? Is somebody there? I know I heard something...

I heard it again. Only at a different spot. I quickly focused to that spot, but I couldn't see anything there. I squinted my eyes, trying to see anything at all over there. I called out, "Hello? Aren, is that you?"

No response.

I tried again, "Dahlia?"

Still nothing.

I held a suspicious look for a long time, till I shrugged my shoulders. Hmmm...Must be nothing. I let out a huff. I'm going home now.

But then, something sharp hit my foreleg. I cried out, "Ow!" I placed my gaze onto it quickly. What was that?!

I didn't know what it was, but something shiny was stuck to my leg like a bug. It even had a red feather at the end of it.

What...Is that?

For some reason, very quickly, I was starting to feel woozy. Sleepy. I was so tired, I wobbled around from side to side. I couldn't stand on my four feet any longer. I collapsed on my side with a moan. As I laid there, my eyes trailed up to the night sky, my voice let out a whine, my mind raced as the dizziness overwhelmed me. What's going...On...Here?

Two shapes appeared shortly in my vision. They were standing on two feet.

Two leggers.

They were two leggers.

They...Were doing this...To me.

No...I can't...Gotta get away.

I have to....

Everything went black.