Hearts Across the Divide

Caught

Wuka's worried call for Loui echoes through the area. The older ape is growing anxious, concerned for your whereabouts and safety. Loui, meanwhile, is on high alert, searching desperately for any sign of you. As he approaches Wuka, Loui shakes his head in frustration and worry. "I could not find her," he mutters, his voice filled with a mixture of urgency and concern.

Gemm's tears threaten to fall as her worry for you intensifies. Her mind conjures up all the worst-case scenarios, fueling her growing fear. Wuka's voice cuts through the chaos, issuing directions to the others. "I will search the west end," he declares. "Loui, you head down to the river's edge. She might have gotten lost across the river."

Loui moves swiftly towards the waterfall, his heart heavy with worry and dread. The entire village has been searching frantically since you did not return by the time the sun set yesterday. Loui's mind is filled with the worst possible scenarios, the worry gnawing at his insides with each passing moment.

Loui's breath hitches as he scans the empty space on the rocks, the realization slowly dawning on him that something is amiss. He peers over the edge, his eyes falling on the scene below. There, in the distance, he spots the horse, securely tethered to a tree. It's the same horse he had chased away previously.

Loui follows the scent of the outsider ape, the trail growing stronger the closer he gets to the waterfall. He climbs down the rocks, his senses heightened, his mind focused on the task at hand. As he reaches the base, he notices an opening behind the falls, the scent of the stranger wafting from the dark hollow. Loui moves stealthily, carefully entering the cavern behind the waterfall. His body tenses, his hands clenching into fists, as his eyes adjust to the dim lighting. What he sees before him is enough to make his blood boil.

He lays eyes on you, wrapped in the embrace of another ape, both of you fast asleep, blissfully unaware of the chaos you've caused. His jaw clenches, anger bubbling up inside him at seeing you so close to the outsider.

Loui wastes no time, his expression hostile as he towers over Noa. His teeth are bared in a fearsome snarl, a guttural growl rumbling from deep within his chest. The hostility and anger are palpable, the sight of you in Noa's arms fueling his rage even further.

Loui's strong grip jerks Noa upright, jolting both you and him awake. The sudden movement leaves you disoriented, still half-asleep, and struggling to understand what's happening. Noa, too, is caught off guard, disoriented, and alarmed by the unexpected awakening.

Loui tackles Noa, using his weight and strength to force him to the ground. His anger takes over, and he begins beating Noa mercilessly, his fists pounding against his body, releasing the pent-up frustration from the frantic search for you. Your screams fill the cave, echoing off the stone walls as you watch Noa struggle against Loui's assault. Despite the surprise attack, Noa fights back fiercely, his fists swinging in a desperate attempt to defend himself. He's clearly at a disadvantage, though, the surprise element having given Loui the upper hand.

Your quick reflexes kick in, and you rush forward, grabbing onto Loui's arms and tugging them back. It's just enough of a distraction to give Noa the chance to scramble to his feet, managing to put some distance between himself and Loui. Your voice echoes through the cave as you scream for them to stop. You position yourself in front of Noa, shielding him as you desperately try to halt the altercation. The anger in Loui's eyes clashes with your pleading ones, the tension thick in the air.

Loui's voice booms throughout the cave as he glares at Noa, his anger barely contained. He turns his focus to you, demanding answers. "Who is he?" he bellows, his tone filled with accusation and frustration. Loui leans in close, his nostrils flared as he takes in your scent. There's a distinct air of Noa's scent all over you. His expression darkens further, the realization of Noa's intimate proximity to you evident on his face.