Fallen Allies

Chapter 26 So It Begins

"We'll be leaving tomorrow, Fuli, how are you feeling?" A figure asked the cheetah, and Fuli left him without response, she didn't know what to think, her body was tired and sore, Akili's training had been vigorous and it left the bodies of everyone in pain, but Fuli believed it was worth it, the others would get treatment, but not her, she would let it fuel her.

"I'm ready, Akili, I'm ready to get Kion back" she said to the figure, the lion nodding in response, "let that need fuel you, this journey will be tiring, we need all the fuel for this we can get, we'll get Kion back, we'll get my home back, everything will be set right" he said as he began to leave.

"I suggest that you spend the rest of the day setting your affairs in order, this will be a long journey, and have no idea how long it will take you to get back" he told the cheetah, and as Fuli nodded in response he went off to gather the Frostbourne.

Fuli didn't have much to sort out, all the people she truly cared about were going with her, she had nothing to worry about, it was all about waiting now.

After a few minutes to herself she heard somebody approaching her and when she looked behind her she saw Kiara, the Pridelands queen, and another partner in this journey.

"Azizi would probably want to say goodbye to you" Kiara told the cheetah as she sat down beside her, "I'll say bye when we're leaving, I just want to spend the rest of the time to think" Fuli told the lioness, her face left blank as she stared into the distance.

Kiara released a sigh as she turned away from the cheetah, "I hope you've thought deep into this, Fuli, this could be the last we see of these lands, this journey could kill us" she told the cheetah.

Fuli slowly went to her feet and looked at the lioness, "Kiara, we could die by simply waking up in the morning, every action we take could lead to our death, so yes Kiara, I have thought about this, the idea of dying has never stopped me in the past, and I will not allow it to stop me now" she said to the lioness.

"I'll see you when the group gathers" Fuli said as she left the lioness, who tried to respond but didn't have the time as a cloud of dust was thrown into the air.

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The day was an odd one, it went by quickly for some, but for others it felt like the lone day stretched over years.

An uneasy feeling stretched across the Pride Landers, all except Fuli, she was ready, she was excited for the chance, her life had froze ever since that day but now, now her life can start again.

The sun was setting and the Frostbourne were in the middle of the field, Akili was talking with Amasi as Dexter and Talon consulted on the opposite side of the field.

(With Akili and Amasi)

"You'll have the first cub born in our new era, you must be happy about that" Akili said to the lioness, "I am Akili, it's only right that he gets a proper childhood, I don't want him being born into a world of war, we may be the Frostbourne but it's no way for a child to live" she told the lion.

Akili couldn't help but smile at the lionesses words, "I couldn't agree more, Amasi, a life of war and battle is not the life for a cub to have, and we'll make sure he doesn't, he'll live great in Walioanguka" he said as a look of sorrow began to form in his eyes.

The lioness looked up to him with a smile, but it quickly faded when she caught sight of his eyes, "I'm sorry, Akili" she to the lion who chuckled in response, "don't be, this is your moment, don't feel bad for someone who lost theirs" he told the lioness as he sat beside her.

"You deserve it more than anyone, Akili, how could I not be sorry, you're forced to watch everyone else's lives form while yours froze" she said with concern, "my life already formed Amasi, my happy ending will come soon" he said to the lioness with a reassuring smile.