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The young cub's eyes flickered mischievously. Suddenly his paw shot out and he batted Uru on the arm. "Tag, you're it!" he blurted before leaping down the slope into the grasslands. Uru was startled, but soon smiled and leapt after her son. The wind whistled past as she ran through the grass, exhilarating her. Seeing that she was already catching up to her son, she put on a burst of speed and pounced on his tail. "Tag!" she called gleefully as she followed through with her gait... Something touched her foot as she passed! Uru staggered to a halt and turned around to look at her snickering son. "Hey, no tag backs!" she cried, returning to exact her revenge. "Take that!" she laughed, cuffing him lightly in the chops. Mufasa giggled and fell over. "And that!" she continued, poking his belly. Her son curled up and latched onto her paw, opening his mouth to deliver a mock bite. Uru laughed and shook Mufasa off, who quickly joined in. She hadn't had this much fun in a long time! She didn't know how long they sat there in the grass, catching their breath. But something soon caught their attention... |