A Hyena's Tale

A Hyena's Tale Ch. 14 (Final)

Before I continue with the final chapter of this first installment, I would like to say that the character Rookus does not belong to me, she belongs to Rookus_Hyena384 on Amino.

Nabii does not belong to me either, she belongs to Pancakes on Amino as well.

Anywho, let the battle for the Backlands begin!

The great, mighty beast laid in his mountain. He looked out to see the forests of his kingdom burning bright with fire. The alliance he had brought together fighting against the hostile animals. Ah, the gathering of nations. Such a spectacle was what he was hoping for. Animals that were as different as Trees and Rocks learning to live and work together. The poor Hyenas had already been so much. They had fought so hard to earn their freedom. Now they were being forced to keep it. These animals that dared try to torch the Backlands must've been in League with whatever evil presence he feared existed in this world. The fires grew higher as the Army of evil had Katali's group surrounded.

He also saw the small group of male Hyenas climbing up his mountain.

After all that he had heard from his Cuckoo Bird, Scar Snout could imagine that Janja and his clan would run from such a fight. They made their way up the side of the great Volcano without hesitation. And, surprisingly, when they got high enough, they began to dig. Dig? Why were they digging? Were they making holes to hide in?

And that was where he remembered.

The Cavern lake.

That must've been why they were digging. Now he got it! They were trying to release the Lake and put out the fire. Brilliant! But he knew the intruders could not be driven out on their own. He knew he had to do one thing.

He had to leave his cave.

And that was something he had not done since his beloved mate died.

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Jasiri growled as she faced off against the slender Lioness. Both of them had their claws unsheathed, ready to battle each other. "Long time, Zira." The Hyena spoke defensively.

"Not long enough, Hyena," Zira replied with a smirk. "So, you've dared to try and stand between Scar and his conquest, correct?"

"Scar can have the Pridelands for all I care, "Jasiri scoffed at her enemy, knowing that her ties with the Pridelanders were now broken, "But I am drawing the line at our new home. Now get lost!"

Zira just smirked and turned her head to see the Brown Hyena with yellow eyes fighting one of the Jackals.

Rookus growled as she faced the dog. "You think you can take me down?" She half-smiled. "That's just as logical as a Hippopotamus swimming in sand." At the last statement she made, Rookus chuckled as she clawed at the Jackal. "Ya see? Sandy, am I right?"

The Jackal did not seem to laugh as his expression looked unsatisfied and bored before going fierce again and baring his Canines again and tussling with her again.

Jasiri merely rolled her eyes before leaping back into action against Zira, who roared and leaped onto her, toppling her into the dirt.

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Giza watched as the Lions and Crocodiles approached where she and her siblings were. Above them on a branch was Gunge, who looked hesitant to be there. The Cuckoo Bird sighed before asking the oldest princess. "Remind me, Radi, why am I not taking you to your den?"