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

[kovu42]

Bakari felt his fur standing on end. He didn't know why this other lioness wanted to help, but the fact that she had so easily called his bluff and not killed him made him feel she could be trusted. "OK, have a look..." he said, keeping a close eye on her

[NightmareMoon]

"Wow.. this looks pretty bad. How did you mess that up so badly?" Mila asked. "You should rest.. if you continue to move you might make it worse." She added.

[Zeke]

This is too coincidental, how do we just stumble upon help? It could be a trap, Zeke thought and turned away to the exit to watch for opposition, keeping a close eye on Mila

[kovu42]

Bakari was trying to keep his guard up, but his body just wouldn't go any further. He slumped down near the back of the cave and tried stretching his paw, wincing in pain.

[NightmareMoon]

As Mila saw Bakari walk towards the back of the cave, she noticed Zeke glaring at her. Haha, he's paranoid. Typical for a rogue lion, I guess. she thought.
Bakari sat down, and winced in pain. Mila turned to Bakari. "See, I told you it would hurt."

[kovu42]

"Yeah, I heard ya'" Bakari knew he should be keeping his guard up, staying tense and loose to avoid being cornered in the cave, but he just no longer cared to fight for survival. He'd been fighting for too long and it was about time he just got to relax and lay down lazily.

[Zeke]

Zeke neared the entrance to the cave. The sun still burned bright upon the lush grassland. He could hear the hyenas laughing and yelling, still in pursuit of them, yet they were far off and heading the wrong direction. He looked back into the cave at Bakari and could barely see his golden fur in the darkness. Zeke lied down at the mouth of the cave and closed his eyes, enjoying the cool breeze that swept across his face.

[NightmareMoon]

After Bakari had relaxed, Mila headed towards the entrance of the cave. As she got outside, she had difficulty seeing because of how long she was inside the cave. She could make out a figure close to her, and after a little in the sun, saw that it was Zeke. She looked at him and walked over. "Mind if I sit with you?" She asked.

[Zeke]

Zeke kept his eyes closed as he replied. "Go ahead," He said, with a very stern voice

[NightmareMoon]

Mila sat down next to Zeke. She wondered why the two lions were here together, it wasn't common that two rogue lions traveled together. She also wondered how Bakari got hurt.
"You never told me your name" Mila said as she looked around her surroundings.