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The cubs looked at her sadly as Ela
Ela
The ears of the cubs perked up and they nodded enthusiastically. Ela
“Hello Ela
Ela
Ujuzi prodded her daughter, looking at Ela
Ela
CHAPTER: ON THE HUNT
Ela
“Oh no, my dear,” the Queen said, moving past her daughter and rubbing against Ela
Ela
Ujuzi turned her head from her, gri
Perhaps if Ela
The other lionesses were in a good mood to see Ela
Quietly the group headed into the grass, searching for that weak animal that would sustain them for another day. Ela
Wehu turned to her and tried to put on a smile, failing miserably, "I wouldn't worry about that if I were you."
Ela
Wehu swallowed slowly, looking down at the ground. “So I gathered.”
“Aiheu bless you for your kindness. At my age, I need peace and stability. I’ve felt torn up inside since I got here. You’re all that holds me together.”
Wehu nuzzled her, her insides tight over what her mother had pla
Ela
“No, Honey Tree. Don’t worry about it. I’m just making a statement, that’s all.” Wehu sniffed at the air and sighs softly, “I smell something.” Quietly she grunted to the others in the group…signaling them to get prepared for the hunt.
As the pride topped the hill, they spotted their target for the night, a small group of wildebeest. Wehu looked around at the group, as if she was about ready to make a decision which she dreaded. Quietly she cleared her throat as she looked to the pride. “Mom, you head to the right with Kiesi. Tetesi, come left with me.”
Ela
Wehu tried to smile as her insides tightened more, “You have a very important part.” She motioned with her head, “You head down the dry gully as far as you can and when you hear all grief break loose, climb out and create panic.”
Ela
“It’s not as bad as it sounds, dear. We’ll be pushing in toward your position. If you’re careful, there should be very little danger to you.” She tried again with a reassuring smile, “It’s Tetesi and I that will have to watch out.” She tried to let out a small chuckle, “And Mom is not as young as she used to be.”
Ela
Wehu nodded and tried to hold the pain in her stomach, “Thank you La
The two lionesses looked at the hunt mistress, “What are we going to do, Wehu? What’s the plan?”
“Just do as you’re told, girls. I’m sorry it makes no sense, but I’ve given Ela
As Wehu was talking to the other lionesses, the queen made her way towards Ela
Ela
The hunters regrouped and began to make their moves. Ela
Ela
There were rocks in the bottom of the wadi. It would take all her skill to keep from making sound there. She stepped gingerly from boulder to boulder, avoiding the loose pebbles and gravel that could make scraping noises.
So far, she had not heard a stampeding herd. There was not even the nervous stamping of a few spooked animals. She could tell by the grunts and low calls of mothers to calves and the chirps back that against all hope she had pulled off the perfect stalk. How proud Ujuzi would be of her! And how proud Wehu would be! With pride in her heart, she waited for the signal, prepared to make a mighty effort to start panic among the wildebeests.