The Power Between Us

Chapter 7 Civil War

Soon it was time for a battle both sides wouldn't expect, The Tree Of Life had the upper hand though, both knowing the plan and having someone deep inside should help Kion and Rani stop the attack from damaging anything. They were ready, for action, adrenaline and possibly blood split on the lands known for healing. Everyone was on ease, sharp and resilient. Although Yassain wanted to cause grief among others, Kion wanted nothing less. Fighting by Rani he promises to help, defend and protect these lands. Again having the upper hand Kion had the roar of the elders, new skills and tactics, nothing Yassain knew about.

Prides got ready in the cold dark early mornings, getting ready the plans went over again. Four teams attack four quadrants whole the main team attack the Tree and try to over take it. A simple plan that should work. For the Tree Of Life, two teams of  four spread out over the valley, to help and protect. More help came from the new refugees who insist on helping their new home.
Varya the mother of three tiger cubs joined the pride, Binga offered to help Bunga and Besthe over in the east. With Surak's Information they should win for sure. Two more hours till the sun rises, two more hours till a civil war will brake out that will possibly lead to a greater war within Africa.

Kion woke up next to Rani, still sleeping the queen slept peacefully, opposite for Kion, his mind was tumbling with thoughts about what will happen and the aftermath. Like the battle with scar Kion had his doubts, but forced his conscious to stay focus and resilient. Kion gently woke Rani up, nudging her around her neck Rani woke up, both were still very tired and wanted to go back to sleep, but not tonight. Work had to be done, a battle needed to be stopped and won. Rani smiled over at Kion who smiled back, both not wanting to think about the day ahead. In silence they walked out to see Makini and Ono there, " good morning, report Ono", Kion and Rani sat down outside the tree, freezing their butts off. It was the end of Autumn and it was feeling like mid winter. " No move from their side yet. All is calm and peaceful, our groups are based at our points and Surak looks fine, he is awake and walking with Kimala", With a nod Ono was dismissed to head back on over watch. Baliyo came walking down, ready and pumped he greeted them both. Makini came over and gave an idea to set traps around the tree. Kion liked the idea and set to work with Baliyo. The traps was too stop the enemy from getting close. Sharp sticks and vines was placed around near by trees along the border. Trip wires that will grab their leg and pull them up will activate, more tactical traps was placed around the edges and corners as Makini with help of a few more Monkeys helped out. All was set and ready for the fight in an hour, light started to trickle out from the horizon, filled with adrenaline everyone remained calm and strong, both mental and physical. Kion was pleased with them work they had with only twenty two hours to spare.

Yassain wakened up his troops as he roared over the land, all lions and animals woke and instantly ran out, ready for action. They gathered at the rock as Yassain once more read put the plan. Surak and Kimala was coming back, wishing he could tell her is real personality but was afraid she would snitch. Just arriving they finished up and was now ready their pledge

For Scar we will avenge
For Greatness we rise again
For the matter of importance
We shall rule
We will fight till we die
We fight for what we believe
We fight in who's name?
"SCAR, ZIRA AND THE GREAT LEADERS OF EVIL",

Hearing the pledge read out Surak felt sick hearing it, 'how could you praise such an evil?' Surak stood their in the cold wondering if the plan would work. Looking up to see Ono was there, spotting the egret Surak signaled for Ono. " I'm gonna go for a quick run to warm up, get ready", Kimala nodded, watching Surak to run off to their meeting spot. It was a different spot this time, high in the mountains, Ono debriefed Surak about the plan. Surak understood the plan, new traps and new troops. Surak will need to know what they are. Luckily he was wise and knew about the traps and what they do.