The Pride Lands (Zeke, NM, kovu42, morri908)

[Zeke]

Zeke stared long and hard into Mila's eyes. He now saw no decipt or threat in Mila, for her eyes showed compassion and worry. "Ask him," Zeke said, motioning his head back to Bakari in the cave. "I'm following him."

[NightmareMoon]

Mila became calm, she felt unusually relaxed and calm while with Zeke. After staring at Zeke for a while, he finally replied. Mila looked back at Bakari, who was now sleeping. "Okay, I'll ask him when he wakes up tomorrow. But if he says no, I'm still helping you even if he wont allow it." Mila looked up at the sky. It was getting dark outside. "I don't think they are coming back tonight. If they come back and search for us, it would be too late for them to see anything in the cave." She looked at Zeke's mane and smiled... she had to admit, it was a really great looking mane. "I'm going to sleep, you should too. We should probably get moving in the morning, we are going to need energy. And who knows if we are going to need to fight." She got up, stretched and started walking back towards the cave. She glanced back at Zeke and said "You coming?" while adoring his mane a little bit more than before.

[Zeke]

"Im going to keep watch for a while," Zeke looked out on the vast horizon. "Don't let me stop you."

[NightmareMoon]

"Okay. See you in the morning." Mila replied. She walked inside and sat down in a corner on the opposite side of the cave from Bakari. She thought about the plan she might have to make to get the hyenas and their ruler off of Zeke and Bakari. It wasn't going to be good. Mila couldn't fall asleep, she was too worried. When she would fall asleep, she would have a nightmare, and wake up gasping for breath and a fear striken face. She wanted to go back outside to Zeke, but she knew he didn't want him stopping her from sleeping. She waited for Zeke to come inside.

[Zeke]

After a while, the moon was high in the sky, and all was at peace. He waited for the annoying sounds of the hyenas to completely vanished into the distance and then he rose and shuffled off into the cave. He heard the sound of Bakari's deep breathing, a sign of sleep, however did not hear Mila's. "Why are you still up? You're the one who said we needed rest."

[NightmareMoon]

"I can't sleep. I've been thinking about things...." Mila whispered, trying not to waken Bakari.

[Zeke]

"Like what?" Zeke asked, laying down across from Mila.

[NightmareMoon]

"What we might have to do to get these hyenas off of your tail." Mila said in a troubled tone.

[Zeke]

"Oh really, and what would that be playmaker?" He asked, with a very bland tone

[NightmareMoon]

Mila laughed quietly at Zekes words. After a few seconds, a serious look swept her face again. "Kill their leader, and those stupid hyenas will be off your back faster than a cheetah can run. I think killing their leader might be the only way.... and trust me, it won't be easy." Mila said in a rather depressed tone.