Chapter 8. Assault

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Msaliti did it. Assault on my life. Treason, betrayal, and banishment. It was in the marsh on that summers day. She was mad at me. She had hunted all day with no profit, and expected me to bring her something.

I had my own problems and wasn't in the mood to deal with her. Msaliti's sons were on the move. They were using their newly found power of dominance. I had to constantly warn them to follow my rule and law. They new I was an unstable king.

An act of treason would be fatal. Msaliti knew this, and had a plan in store. She was up to something great and deadly. I couldn't go hunting today because it was "Hang out with the kids day."

Haki had given birth to 3 healthy young cubs

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Haki had given birth to 3 healthy young cubs. These cubs, I hoped, if lived long enough would have a better intention than their traitorous cousins.  Msaliti had nevertheless done it. She had returned home tired and hungry. 

She was mad that I didn't bring any food home. The other lionesses hadn't and she wasn't mad at them. As I was saying. So when she got back she went straight to the place where I rested. I was just chilling. Having the lizards pick the flies off by body. In the shade with personal cleaners.

Living the good life. She was mad at the fact that I hadn't done anything. "Why have you not done anything!!!" She roared. I stood up ready to confront the crazed lioness. "I have been here with my children and family." I responded.

She wanted to hear nothing of it. "You lie idle, while I work my back off!!!!" I answered with a calm and cool answer. "Chill Msaliti, Chill." 

Bad idea. She went for my neck, which was protected by my mane. I managed to land some hits in but she had an upper hand. I was fighting in self defense. As much as Msaliti is a witch, I'm not gonna kill her. She was trying to kill me though.

Good old Haki though intervened with Mthunzi. They attacked Msaliti fighting like titans. "TYRANT OF A KING!!!" Msaliti yelled. I licked my wounds and went to sleep after the assault. Msaliti's sons watched with pleasure from afar. 

They had made an attempt to save their mother, and kill me. They were traitors

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