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

[Zeke]

Zeke slid to a stop and lay low, panting. "Bakari! Where are you?" He asked, whispering

[kovu42]

"Over in the reeds!" he whispered a little louder, trying to draw Zeke in with his voice. He could hear the hyenas getting closer and he couldn't be sure if they had their trail.

[Zeke]

Zeke crawled toward the voice and found Bakari soon after. "Bakari, what should we do?" Zeke was still panting and trying to catch his breath.

[kovu42]

Bakari tried to think the situation through. They didn't know the terrain and as far as he could tell, the only cover was from the tall grass and those hyena pawsteps were getting closer by the second. "We need a better place to hide." he thought out loud. "Look for something, anything that could provide some cover that's close enough to run to."

[Zeke]

"How far can you run?" He asked, remembering his friend's injury.

[kovu42]

"Don't worry about me, I've survived two years on my own and I don't intend to let a twisted paw do me in," he said giving a slight smile. "I can run as far as I have to."

[Zeke]

"Good. The closest shelter I found was few hundred yards from here. We could make a break for it, but they'll see us," He said, looking around to try and spot the hyenas.

[kovu42]

He felt a strong surge of fear and adrenaline coursing through his body. "alright, I can make it that far." He gave his paw a few licks, trying to slightly dull the stinging and he nodded to Zeke.

[Zeke]

"Ok, you ready?" He asked creeping foreward. "Follow me." Before he finished, Zeke took off, staying as low to the ground possible as possible, flying toward the large, rock structure that he had found on the horizion.

[kovu42]

Bakari took off as fast as he could, ignoring the searing pain in his paws. He kept only a tail length behind Zeke the entire time as they continued towards their goal. A little farther he thought to himself, forcing his tired muscles foreward.