Disappearance of the Princess [Private, PK091 and Snowy]

[SnowyCheetah]

Anything could! Kovu said, his breathing quickening again. We've got to get going at once, before something happens to her! he said, not realizing that something already had happened. He took off running in the direction of the Outlands, not thinking of the older lioness who was supposed to accompany him.

[RayCat]

Kovu! yelled Sarafina, but seeing as there was no use in trying to stop him, raced on after.

[SnowyCheetah]

Kovu slowed down a bit to wait for Sarafina to catch up, having forgotten that she was much older than he was. Sorry about that. he said, remembering his respect for the Pride elders and keeping his pace matched with Sarafina's.

[RayCat]

Sarafina, who had been going like a dart along the way, walked very slowly beside Kovu, hanging her head low, gasping for breath. It's...it's fine Kovu. Gosh, you have so much energy! Then she began walking faster, remembering that the pair were on a rescue mission.

[SnowyCheetah]

Kovu kept his pace equal to Sarafina's. Well, I am much you- he suddenly stopped, not wanting to offend Sarafina by saying anything about her age. He just looked straight ahead and kept his pace up, trying to think of something to say to change the subject.

[RayCat]

It's okay, Kovu. I know, I am at an old age, aren't I? But I'm steady, and when that lion roars up there she said contently, sitting down and staring up into the azure sky, I'll finally be in that happy place with Mufasa. She smiled warmly as she spoke.

[SnowyCheetah]

Kovu's emotional side came out a little in the form of a tear in his eye. He wiped it away with his paw, though, and acknowledged Sarafina. Mmm-hmmm he said, his voice breaking a little. He looked away to hide his emotion.

[RayCat]

Then Sarafina spoke up, oh goodness me, my memory these days. Right, we're looking for Kiara, are we not? she turned to Kovu and smiled her sweet smile once again.

[SnowyCheetah]

Kovu cleared his throat and looked back at Sarafina, chuckling nervously. Heheh... yeah. he quickened his pace a little without realizing, anxious to rescue his mate. Why did she go there... he muttered.

[RayCat]

Hmm, let's think logically Sarafina said quietly. Can you see any of her pawprints?