A Friend! (Private)

[DGFone]

Simba saw Kamari leap on top of a log and hop off. Kamri had to slow down for that. Simba knew he had to do better. Using Kamari's lost momentum to his advantage, Simba took a large breath and jumped up as hard as he could.

For a brief moment, Simba thought he mistimed it and would smash into the log. He pulled his legs closer to his body, and grinned as his body sailed over the log. His grin faltered when he saw that the ground was farther down on the other side of the log. Simba braced for the landing. Pain jolted through his legs as he landed, but Simba succeeded in what he wanted to do. He had leaped over the log without having to step on it. Victory was in reach. Didn't see that one coming? Did you now? he shouted over at Kamari, who was tantalizingly close now. But so was the oasis.

Pumbaa looked at the two cubs race to the oasis. I'd imagine they can scare away the birds that try to steal our grub! he told Timon joyfully.

[Daenerys]

Timon looked at Pumbaa like he was mad. "Uh, I dunno Pumbaa. They're already having that much fun. I doubt they'd just do that."

Kamari looked at Simba who was now almost right beside him. "You know," Kamari said breathing heavily, "You're a pretty fast runner....But I can do better!". The oasis was now within 50 feet. "I can do this!" Kamari said. He flattened his body out and gave it all he got. He got an inch in front of Simba and hit the bushes of the oasis within 5 seconds of Simba touching them.

[DGFone]

Simba nearly caught up to Kamari when the cheetah took off in a surge of speed. Simba watched in horror as Kamari put all his efforts to shame, while the lion was only able to force himself to run just as fast as before. All the effort to beat Kamari, all for naught as the cheetah sped ahead, fresh as new, and reaching the oasis just before him.

Kamari slowed down, with a smug grin and taunting Simba. The lion cub could only pant in an effort to regain his breath as he tried to ignore Kamari's boasting. Cheater. he managed to breath out. Simba was never beaten before. Ever. And with Kamari bragging making it even worse. Simba couldn't take it anymore. Ignoring his exhaustion, he lowered his head and charged Kamari. He would get his revenge.

Kamari stopped grinning when he saw Simba charge at him. And he realized that the only place where he could go not in Simba's direction was the oasis.

Pumbaa watched as Kamri beat Simba to the oasis. Woah, Timon, I never saw anyone run that fast before. The two of them saw Kamri beat Simba, and show off triumphantly. And then Simba charged the cheetah. Timon, what's Simba doing? Oh...

Simba ran without really looking. He already saw that Kamari was trapped. With one last shove of effort, he pounced on the cheetah, hard, and sent Kamari flying into the oasis with a splash. And I can do this! he shouted when Kamari's head broke the surface of the oasis.

[Daenerys]

Kamari growled and got out of the water "Oh yeah?" he pounced onto Simba "Haha! Pinned ya!"

Timon looked at Pumbaa. "Well he IS a CHEETAH. They're supposed to be the fastest land animals in the world." Timon said like he knew everything in the world. Pumbaa looked at him. "What?" Timon asked.

[DGFone]

A wave of déjà vu overtook Simba when Kamari pinned him on the bank of the oasis. How many times did Nala did that to him? Get off me! He quickly pushed Kamari off him in an effort to both pin him in turn, and to remove the sickening feeling of homesickness that was threatening to take over him.

As soon as Kamari landed on the ground, Simba was already up and attempting to pin him in turn. The two wrestled in a stalemate as each tried to trip the other. Just like with Nala Simba found himself thinking. His heart felt like was going to implode on itself. Ignore Nala! I can't go back! Stop thinking about her! Concentrate on taking Kamari down! Simba thought as he fought two enemies at once. Kamari was hard enough, but his mind was going to make him lose.

Kamari felt Simba falter and pressed it to his advantage. He smiled as Simba came close to falling over and getting pinned again... and suddenly felt Simba push back even harder. Kamari pushed with all his might, but felt his body lean further back by the ferociousness of Simba's wrestling.

Simba was winning. He knew it. He would beat his mind, and take down Kamari along with it. The Cheetah was faster and slightly bigger, but he was lighter. Simba could take him down. Take of of them down.

Pumbaa listened to Timon's comments in interest. There was no limit to what Timon knew. Timon, how do you know all of this? he asked, when Timon looked up at him, confused.

[Daenerys]

"Ah, I have more experience." Timon looked at Pumbaa.


Kamari was pinned. "Hey! Okay, I won the race you can win out wrestling match!" Simba let Kamari off and laughed. "That was fun Simba!" Kamari got up and shook his fur. "It's about time we got something to drink huh? I'm really thirsty." Kamari stretched and started walking towards the river to get a drink.

[DGFone]

ooc: What's wrong with the oasis?

Simba followed Kamari to the river next to the oasis. The trees surrounding were a stark contrast to the dry ground where Kamari was found at. The leaves providing fresh cover from the blistering mid0day sun. Hey, Kamari... Simba started saying, but changed his mind and changed his question. How were you able to run that fast? He wanted to find out why Kamari was exiled, but he didn't want to risk having to explain his own exile.

Pumbaa decided to follow the two cubs. They change moods quickly, don't they? He asked Timon.

[Daenerys]

OCC: I dunno, i thought we could bring them into the jungle.

Kamari stopped and looked at Simba. "Well, uh, you know I'm a Cheetah. They are the fastest land animals in the world." Kamari bragged. But he then saw the look on Simba's face. "Hey look, your kind kills my kind. You're stronger! What I make up for speed you make up for strength." Kamari walked back over to Simba who had suddenly sat down and had a very sad look on his face. "Hey, what's wrong buddy?"

Timon nodded. "But they seem to be getting along fine. I hope they get to be good friends" Timon explained, "What do you think Pumbaa?"

[DGFone]

Simba realized that Kamari caught that something was wrong. No, nothing... Just thinking. About stuff. He forced a smile on his face. Like how to slow you down! he laughed at his joke, grateful that he didn't need to force that too. Taking his mind of his old home made him feel better. I'm going to be stronger, and faster than you. He looked up at the trees. Have you ever climbed up a tree before? he asked.

Pumbaa thought for a moment. You know Timon, I think we are witnessing the beginning of a beautiful friendship. His stomach rumbled. I'm hungry! Let's go find some grub!

[Daenerys]

Timon nodded and went to go find a log.

Kamari shook his head "No, don't have the claws too, my claws are always extended. But I can watch you climb it." Kamari sat down and watch Simba circle the tree looking for a good place to start his climb.