{Our Pride.} (A STEDDIE FAN FICTION)

Chapter 3{Billy and the savior}

Steve yawned, stretching his arms forward, the last few days hunting had been good, from hares to wild dogs and even baby elephants. Every creature in the savanna was a person but it was the circle of life if they liked it or not. El was curled up in a ball along with max and erica.

Lucas and will were resling while nancy was still sleeping and robin was pacing back and forth near the entrance of the cave. Steve sat up and walked over to her. "What are you doing? The sun had barely risen, go back to sleep-'' Steve was quiet for a second and looked around the cave. "Where are dustin and mike robin?" robin kept pacing back and forth not answering, she stopped at hearing the sound of a loud wail, steve turned to robin and they exchanged both confused and worried looks, they ran out of  the cave immediately and towards the sound. As they got closer they heard a loud roar, a large male stood over the cubs, he had fur like max but a light tan mane with orange ears and highlights.      

One of his paws had dust pinned to the ground, his claws unsheathed. Mike stood in horror as the mane laughed maniacally as he pushed harder on dusting head,"now you're going to tell me where she is or I will crush your skull into the ground and paint this sand red" the lion roared, bearing his teeth. Suddenly before Dustin could speak Steve leaped out from behind while Robin grabbed Dustin by the scruff and scooped Mike onto her back.

Steve growled loudly as he unsheathed his claws and slashed him right across the face, steve knew who the lion was....billy, max's older brother, the leader of her old pride. Steve was thrown to the ground harshly as he let out a yowl, a wave of pain went over him as Billy sank his claws into Steve's side causing blood to stain his white claws. Steve growled loudly and turned, slashing Billy's face a second time before being shoved back down. Steve gave in not fighting back anymore, at this state he wasn't strong enough to fight him....he was weak and there was no way he was going to win this fight. As he closed his eyes and waited for the impact instead he looked up to see Billy was pinned to the ground by a much larger lion, he had beautiful black fur and a luscious curly black mane. He roared so loud it felt as if it shook the whole savanna. He dug his claw into Billy's eye causing him to wail loudly and bit down harshly on billys neck.

"Next time THINK before trespassing on another manes territory!"

the lion growled at Billy, Billy ran in the other direction whining like a cub.

Steve was too stunned to speak, he just watched the other mane as blood dripped from his mouth and claws, he was like the night himself. He turned to steve

"If i were you i would find somewhere else to stay, you, your mate, and those cubs aren't safe here."

Steve nearly choked when he said the word "mate"

"I-i'm sorry you're mistaken robin- robin isn't my mate she's just a lioness im my group" steve laughed awkwardly as the lion just looked at him with a dull stare, "then is the other one your mate?" Steve chuckled awkwardly again, "nope."

There was a moment of silence before the lion spoke; "A real mane does not raise cubs that are not of his blood."

Steve's ears went down slowly, was he going to kill the cubs?! Oh no i better warn nancy and robin! Steve backed away a bit unsheathing his claws, "what are you planning..?" the large lion stepped towards he and growled slightly before huffing and dipping his head,

"i give you my respect, not many lions stand up to me"

Steve was truly shocked, what the hell was going on?!

He watched as the lion raised his head up slightly before doing something that left Steve frozen.

He leaned forward and licked Steve's muzzle before dipping his head again and running off.