standards.

Angaa was quicker than any lion I met. He had both strength of male (or greater) and agility of lioness (or… no! for sure greater!). Later I came to conclusion he was boosted by some king of drugs. Mountain Red Mushrooms most likely. The was fighting like in trance, beating me up easily. Understand it – he was really fast. I always was good warrior, after death of Zira and Hawaa definitely the best of our pride. But that three minutes I was fighting with him, were just desperate attempts to slower what was unavoidable. Block, block, block and then try to run aside. I doubt if I try to deliver even single blow after my attack on his back. Last thing I thought before he hit my head, was that avalanche in gorge didn’t have to be an accident. And then again, that it came very bad that Kovu lost both mate and me. Then someone turn my sight off.

What I heard and sensed after, was as Angaa was raising his paw to finish me and then came to us roars of mother, Danti and Kauta. Rouge instantly set off to retreat. I was yelling because of pain and anger. I knew that he failed to kill Kiara. And it was so close…

When I opened my eyes I was in Dried Oasis, surrounded by all my group. Cubs looked on me with fear and amaze, meanwhile mother and girls were trying to water Kiara and me. Queen was almost unhurt – he fainted more due to shock than chocking – but just in case she was treated like wounded. I had just few scratched, but that blow in my head was really painful. When I finally overcame dizziness I asked.

“Cubs?”

“All in place.” Replied my mother.

“Angaa…”

“He ran, when he saw us.” She said. “You were lucky, I could roar so loud.”

“Tetesi!” called Kiara and hugged me with no warning. I just panted with pain, but she didn’t notice it. “Ow, thank you! You saved me!” Great! The second time I wanted to kill my queen and after all I protected her life. “Third time lucky.” I murmured in mind. “If you are all righed to Kiara. “Call help!”

As you probably already know I wasn’t so scared about queen. That was a trick and I got what I wanted. Angaa, alarmed that she could bring so help let me loose (in last moment, he almost choked me) and jumped on her. I stood up instantly and estimated my chances.

In theory, the best thing I could to was to wait for lion to kill Kiara. It would be perfect, because I would got my goal without spotting my paws in blood. But then eventual victory with him was hard and dangerous.

That’s why I attack his back. Whatever I seemed, fair or not, I saved queen’s live. Lion was just about to bite her throat, when I slashed his back with extended claws. He was surely surprised that I rise so fast. He just kicked me with rear leg and…

…and that was enough! I would never expected for such inconspicuous lion a strength like that. His single blow sent me three metres away almost senseless. It took me over ten seconds to regain basic orientation and when I did it, I was given with another hit. In that time Angaa managed to knock Kiara out (but loser – he didn’t kill her!) and jump to me. All I could do was to shun his attacks and wait for reinforcements. That was a <fun>, even in higher than Outlander’s standards.

Angaa was quicker than any lion I met. He had both strength of male (or greater) and agility of lioness (or… no! for sure greater!). Later I came to conclusion he was boosted by some king of drugs. Mountain Red Mushrooms most likely. The was fighting like in trance, beating me up easily. Understand it – he was really fast. I always was good warrior, after death of Zira and Hawaa definitely the best of our pride. But that three minutes I was fighting with him, were just desperate attempts to slower what was unavoidable. Block, block, block and then try to run aside. I doubt if I try to deliver even single blow after my attack on his back. Last thing I thought before he hit my head, was that avalanche in gorge didn’t have to be an accident. And then again, that it came very bad that Kovu lost both mate and me. Then someone turn my sight off.

What I heard and sensed after, was as Angaa was raising his paw to finish me and then came to us roars of mother, Danti and Kauta. Rouge instantly set off to retreat. I was yelling because of pain and anger. I knew that he failed to kill Kiara. And it was so close…

When I opened my eyes I was in Dried Oasis, surrounded by all my group. Cubs looked on me with fear and amaze, meanwhile mother and girls were trying to water Kiara and me. Queen was almost unhurt – he fainted more due to shock than chocking – but just in case she was treated like wounded. I had just few scratched, but that blow in my head was really painful. When I finally overcame dizziness I asked.

“Cubs?”

“All in place.” Replied my mother.

“Angaa…”

“He ran, when he saw us.” She said. “You were lucky, I could roar so loud.”

“Tetesi!” called Kiara and hugged me t, let’s go home quick.” Ordered Kiara. I was too shocked to protest.

While we were marching in massif’s direction, Kiara stopped me and waited for others to walk ahead of us. Then she came closer and whispered to my ear.

“Once again… thanks. I even thought that you wanted to… But I was wrong.” I looked her with curiosity, however I perfectly knew what she had on mind. I was just surprised she found it out. “No, never mind.”

I was trying to calm myself down, comforting with thought that Kovu will praise me.

Angaa ran to Rumble Range. He was exhausted and bruised, from his mouth was dropping blood mixed with saliva. The side effects of mushrooms weren’t too pleasant and hard to avoid. Additionally his back was marked with parallel red lines, a gift from Tetesi. Lipizi yelled with genuine fear.

“No… I will be fine…” growled lion. His sensed were dimmed and he didn’t know he was shouting. “I failed… this time. You must go back to cave, before they would suspect you… It took me over ten seconds to regain basic orientation and when I did it, I was given with another hit. In that time Angaa managed to knock Kiara out (but loser – he didn’t kill her!) and jump to me. All I could do was to shun his attacks and wait for reinforcements. That was a <fun>, even in higher than Outlander’s standards.

Angaa was quicker than any lion I met. He had both strength of male (or greater) and agility of lioness (or… no! for sure greater!). Later I came to conclusion he was boosted by some king of drugs. Mountain Red Mushrooms most likely. The was fighting like in trance, beating me up easily. Understand it – he was really fast. I always was good warrior, after death of Zira and Hawaa definitely the best of our pride. But that three minutes I was fighting with him, were just desperate attempts to slower what was unavoidable. Block, block, block and then try to run aside. I doubt if I try to deliver even single blow after my attack on his back. Last thing I thought before he hit my head, was that avalanche in gorge didn’t have to be an accident. And then again, that it came very bad that Kovu lost both mate and me. Then someone turn my sight off.

What I heard and sensed after, was as Angaa was raising his paw to finish me and then came to us roars of mother, Danti and Kauta. Rouge instantly set off to retreat. I was yelling because of pain and anger. I knew that he failed to kill Kiara. And it was so close…

When I opened my eyes I was in Dried Oasis, surrounded by all my group. Cubs looked on me with fear and amaze, meanwhile mother and girls were trying to water Kiara and me. Queen was almost unhurt – he fainted more due to shock than chocking – but just in case she was treated like wounded. I had just few scratched, but that blow in my head was really painful. When I finally overcame dizziness I asked.

“Cubs?”

“All in place.” Replied my mother.

“Angaa…”

“He ran, when he saw us.” She said. “You were lucky, I could roar so loud.”

“Tetesi!” called Kiara and hugged me go!” Then he fell on gravel of range’s foot.

“Ow, Angaa.” She sobbed. Yes, definitely a dream. Real Lipizi wouIt took me over ten seconds to regain basic orientation and when I did it, I was given with another hit. In that time Angaa managed to knock Kiara out (but loser – he didn’t kill her!) and jump to me. All I could do was to shun his attacks and wait for reinforcements. That was a <fun>, even in higher than Outlander’s standards.

Angaa was quicker than any lion I met. He had both strength of male (or greater) and agility of lioness (or… no! for sure greater!). Later I came to conclusion he was boosted by some king of drugs. Mountain Red Mushrooms most likely. The was fighting like in trance, beating me up easily. Understand it – he was really fast. I always was good warrior, after death of Zira and Hawaa definitely the best of our pride. But that three minutes I was fighting with him, were just desperate attempts to slower what was unavoidable. Block,