Twisted pt 4

“NOT HER!” Takari rasped, forgetting the pain in his paw as he slugged himself onto the neck of the beast. “Both of you! Leave!” “NEVER! Not without you!” Zira answered. “I can hold him for a while. I’ll be okay.” Zira shook her head. “Zira, listen to me! I will be okay! I will! I swear, you can leave me, I have to be okay! I can’t marry you if I’m dead!” Though the words held double meaning, she nodded and raced off. “Bakkar, STOP!” Another lone hyena bounced up. “Drop him. Unless you are the meal I serve the clan.” The female’s words held a threat, and Taka hit the ground. “Attacking children! Gracious, what is wrong with you?” She seemed annoyed that this had happened, then took a look at Taka. “GRACIOUS, honey, I gotta get you home quick.” A furious stare at the male hyena made him shake. “Come.” She gently picked up the prince, and the two carried him to his home.