"Ouzoud Falls, Morocco"

Here we are in Ouzoud Falls, one of Morocco's many wonders and national treasures, a symbol of the country and nature itself.

Ruch: HOME SWEET HOME!!! المغرب يحكم يا عزيزي! (Morocco rules baby!)

She ran around the sandy desert area as they were near the falls themselves. Not long behind are Dario and Katherine, and the hunter himself has his rifle fixed and a bit modified thanks to the dingo's efforts.

Dario: Thanks a lot for this Kat, you got talent.

Katherine: Oh it's no problem lover boy, I even included a silencer so that no one knows you're coming their way when you shoot.

Dario: Say, how did you learn to fix stuff?

Katherine: Well, y'know how Night Howler likes to sneak to the urban areas to play football? I took my time and interest to learn from afar at a mechanic's workshop before deciding to teach myself to do it.

Dario: Aww so adorable, was it hard?

Katherine: Beginner, yes but I got used to it overtime.

Dario: You're one special dingo~.

Katherine: *mild blush* Stoooooop! *giggled*

Then Ruch appeared between the two and wrapped her arms around their shoulder pulling them into a hug.

Ruch: Don't you like the atmosphere when you return home fellas?

Dario: I know I have.

Katherine: So this is a desert like in Australia huh?

Ruch: Oh, we have a small part of the Sahara Desert but it's hot nonetheless, you'll get used to it when we get to the falls and maybe we can cool off~.

Dario: Imagine if we brought Adam and Fatima along-

Ruch: Oh no no no! I love them with my heart but I don't wanna risk their health and safety especially in an environment where they're not adaptable.

Katherine: Not to mention they're still infants. Say what animals do you have in Morocco anyway?

Ruch: Well-

???: RUCH!

They turned to see Zeran, whom they met on Dario's last trip to Morocco.

Ruch: Zeran!

Dario: There's one. *to Kat*

The cheetah ran to the mountain goat trophy and hugged him.

Ruch: I missed ya ya old codger, how ya been?

Zeran: Not too shabby. Dario you have made your return I see, greetings my old friend.

Dario: Pleasure's all mine Zeran.

Katherine: Hi there, I'm Katherine. Pleasure meeting ya Mr Zeran.

Zeran: Oh please no need for formalities, just call me Zeran or Zer for short.

Katherine: Ok. *nods*

Ruch: So, what did I miss while I was away.

Zeran: Oh a lot, after Qasim's death the remaining lions have been lead by his brother Reza and they're in a turf war with a red deer herd which is lead by Hammam.

Dario: On my list, not even a second and we're already on time for target practicing.

Katherine: Alright, let's see what you can.

Ruch: Ok and why are they feuding?

Zeran: Reza thinks they might've trampled Qasim to death, while Hammam denies the allegations so the turf way ensued.

Ruch: And how much did the turf war last for?

Zeran: A year and it's still continuing.

The trio's eyes widened before Ruch turned to Dario.

Ruch: I can't believe we accidentally stirred a conflict and then dipping.

Katherine: Hang on am I missing something?

Dario: I killed Qasim while on my first visit here, so I unintentionally started a war.

Zeran: It's not just that, even my nephew Lameia decided to get involved in this as he's the peacekeeper of the conflict but I fear his life might get endangered since the tensions are rising.

Ruch: Crap! We gotta stop this!

Dario: Ok so do you suggest that I go there and say that I killed the brother and then have them all maul me? That ain't how I role.

Katherine: Ok what's your plan then genius?

Dario: I'll think of something when we get to the situation. Where are they at right now?

The scene changed to the Ouzoud Falls themselves, we see various springs and tropical life present, but we also see the growing turmoil going on.

We see a brownish white colored lion with emerald green eyes facing and growling at a cream colored red stag with brown speckles around its body and green eyes with large antlers, between them was a dark brown African mountain goat.

Reza: No no no! You killed my brother, so you have to pay for the consequences.

Hammam: I keep telling you for the 1000th! I don't know your brother nor would I have an alluby to kill him!

Reza: You're lying! You lying walking venison, you're a waste of oxygen everytime you open your lying little mouth!

Lameia: Gentlemen, let's not argue and try to settle this peacefully. We need proof of where Qasim's body is.

Reza: His body disappeared, only a small trace of blood was found and nothing else!

Hammam: Maybe his body was tossed into one of the springs or oasis.

Reza: Fool if he was in the oasis then his body would be floating, and the fact you mentioned that makes you more suspicious!

Hammam: I keep telling you that I did not kill him!

Lameia couldn't help but facepalm whilst grunting.

Dario and the others arrived to the scene.

Ruch: Ayo what's going on here? Don't tell me you guys are ready to spill blood.

Reza: There will be blood if he doesn't confess his sins that he murdered my brother.

Hammam: And look there is a human too, most likely a hunter took his life.

Then all attention was turned to Dario, eyes glaring at him as he was sweating.

Dario: Now that's crazy, how could I know lions still exist here in Morocco. Only a native Moroccan would know right?

Reza: Hmmm.....he's right, plus he's not from here. So it has to be someone who is Moroccan. And I say it's you! *points to Hammam*

Hammam couldn't help but groan at the annoying accusations.

Katherine: *to Dario* Did we stumble on a court case here?

Dario: Too bad I ain't no Saul Goodman to help them out.

Zeran approached his nephew with a smile.

Zeran: How's the peacekeeping going?

Lameia: Terrible grandpa, absolutely horrible. These guy are nuts...

Zeran: We need to find a way to discourage this...but how...

Ruch: Hey Lameia, how are ya?

Lameia: Hey Ruch, I'm trying to think of something with grandpa so I can stop this feud.

Ruch: Hmm....

Lameia: Gentleman! The case will resume after a 30 minute break, please return to your turfs before we resume again.

Reza was ready to attack Hammam but he was held back by other lions and was dragged away.

Katherine: Not gonna lie, I'd feel the same if I had a dead sibling get killed.

Dario: You and me as well, now I kinda feel bad for him.

Katherine: You scared that he might attack you when he finds out the truth?

Dario: Scared? Oh please! I faced tougher shit than this Kat.

Katherine: Considering you know how to rough someone up I shouldn't be too surprised, Dar~.

Dario: Part of me wants to shoot these two and get out of here as soon as possible but at the same time I gotta do it carefully.

Katherine: True, it's not always about speed.

Ruch came to them.

Ruch: Hey fellas, any opinions on the things going on here that we caused indirectly.

Katherine: Personally Ruch, this whole thing is like a ticking time bomb.

Dario: If only there was a way to frame someone else get a potential target off my back without then knowing.

Ruch's eyes sparkled as she had a smug, she had an idea.

Ruch: Frame? That's a good idea Dary!

Dario: Shh not so loud...

Ruch: Right, but I know just the person who can help us out. She's a master of her craft of setting up conveniences.

Katherine: That's great, where can we find her?

The scene changed to the other side of the waterfall, we see a rocky area with many large holes on the walls, like mini caves.

We see the trio who were walking around the area, they see bones and remains of dead animals scattered across the floor.

Dario: So we're in a boneyard now huh?

Ruch: You'll see Dary~.

Then laughter could be heard, and then more laughter was followed in unison.

Katherine: *pulled out wrench* We'll see huh? Well I ain't becoming dinner.

Then from the small caves came out striped hyenas one by one and started to circle the trio.

Then the matriarch of the group made her presence felt and was upfront. She looked at the trio with a smile, Ruch especially and as the cheetah flashed her a smile back.

Ruch: Long time no see sis.

The hyena laughed before she turned into her own human form. She was now a woman that was roughly the same size as Ruch, was dark skinned with yellow eyes and short white hair, her clothing consisted of a short brown crop top hoodie with stripes on the elbows and a matching skirt with drawn linings what went up and down around the clothing, and was barefoot.

???: Hell yeah! Where ya been? And who are these guys?

Ruch: *to Dario and Kat* Dario, Kat, this is my best friend Shenri. *To Shenri* And Shen, this is my friend Katherine and my boyfriend Dario.

Shenri: Oh wow, dating human I see? Considering with the human form we got it shouldn't be too surprising. *hyena laugh*

The rest of the clan laughed along as well, before she turned around and gave them a sharp glare and they all shut up. Shenri then crossed her arms whilst turning back.

Shenri: So what brings you three here?

Ruch: Look Shen, do you know about the whole turf war going on?

Shenri: Oh yeah..that. I heard there's talks about Reza trying to accuse us hyenas for killing his brother. Yeah we may be mortal enemies but why attack and killed a male lion when one glare could scare the shit out of us!

Dario: Well...long story short, I killed Qasim.

Then silenced filled the air, Shenri tilted her head with a smirk.

Shenri: So you did it huh? Congrats, when that guy was around he would steal our carcasses because he said do. And we couldn't do a thing about it, I tried to stand up for my clan as matriarch but when he roars I have to step down.

Katherine: Don't go spreading that to his brother.

Shenri: Why would I? The next thing you know is that Reza will flip the Saharas upside down trying to find you. I just can't believe we have to deal with Qasim's delusional brother for the time being...

Ruch: Well we kinda came to you for help, since I know you'd be on board with this.

Shenri: Ok I'm listening.

Ruch: We need you to help us sabotage Reza and make everyone think he was the one that killed his brother and pin it all on him. That way he's banished and he won't cause turmoil around Ouzoud.

Shenri couldn't help but laugh at the idea, liking it as she exposed her sharp teeth.

Dario: So are you on board or-

Shenri: I'm on board alright, but one problem.

Katherine: What?

Shenri: I don't work for free, I want something in return if you want mine and the clan's help.

Ruch: Well, we can find you a carcass instead of having to go through the trouble to-

Shenri: I'll think about it, I like to keep my friends guessing. *chuckling*

Katherine: And left hanging on a cliffhanger...

One of the hyenas growled at Katherine angrily, the dingo raised her wrench and smacked the striped hyena on the side of the face.

Shenri: *chuckled* That was hilarious!

Katherine: I uh-thanks?

Dario: Right so how do we plan this, we don't have much time left, Lameia gave us 30 minutes and-

Shenri: Eager to exile of Reza I see? I like your style.

Dario: Well more like shoot him with my rifle and-

Shenri: Ah~! Much better~! You are a natural born killer! Me likey~...*chuckle*

Dario was confused but he noticed Ruch and Katherine giving him smugs.

Dario: I said was shoot and then his head would be on the wall.

Shenri: Oh dear Allah! That's barbaric! Bloody! And I like it~!

She got closed to him with a grin and pointed on his chest.

Shenri: I can't wait for you to gun him down, show him who's the real predator and who's prey Dario~.

Dario: *eyeroll with a smirk* There's a reason why we're ontop of the food chain.

Shenri: Better proove it soon, anyways let's get planning for sabotage!

To be continued......

OK guys, this was chapter 125 and the start of the second arc of this book. We're venturing Africa baby!

Peace out!