North Marshlands. Ruko with his pride rested in the shadow of trees of small forest. This heat was exhaustive for everyone. A drought prevailedfor a few months. On marshlands wasn't so badly like on the Savannah yet, water was in the vicinity, however grass was dry.
At some moment Ruko heard some cracks. First of all he thought that some animal walked nearby. However after a moment he felt the smoke. He got up and noticed that the fire comes closer in their direction!
"Fire!", shouted Ruko. "Fire! Run!"
Everyone set off to the escape. Dry grass quickly started burning, there was no time... On the edge of forest Ruko with his wife Sauda, checked, that everyone had managed to escape. Suddenly Ruko realized, that his aunt Abiba was missing.
"Wait! Where's Abiba?!", he asked with panic.
"She stayed probably there!", shouted Sauda.
"Help!" - they heard Abiba's shout.
"I'm going for her!", decided Ruko.
"Ruko, no!", protested Sauda. "You will die there!"
"Caring about the safety of pride members is my duty! I must rescue her!"
And Ruko landed in the fire.

To Be Continued

_{Ruko Tolourne, Sauda and art (c) me}