The scene cuts to Dario who was lying asleep in a bed of grass inside a big tent, he was covered with a brown blanket. He was bandaged on the forehead while having a couple of bruises on his cheeks, he was bandaged on his chest and his left wrist.

From a hole sunlight shined down and onto the Americo-Macedonian's face, causing him to slowly wake up from slumber.

Dario: *groaned* Five more minutes....

He turned to the side so he could sleep some more but then he heard a voice and it was a familiar one.

???: Oh, you're awake! I'm surprised you because of the fight you had with Black Chief.

Dario immediately turned to look around where the voice came from and he saw Indulu.

Indulu: Good morning human. *waved at him with a smile*

When he saw her, he wasn't too happy. Dario remembered that she was the one that proposed for him to fight the now rhino trophy himself, he was rather angry at the move.

Dario: What are you doing here? Where Sprinter and Ruch?

Indulu: Oh don't worry don't worry, they're sleeping in a seperate tent. You see last night was rather wild, after you took down Black Chief everyone were ready to celebrate with you but you were out cold so Mwanga and Maulu escorted you to their tent which is here, patched you up and left you to rest.

Dario: So you guys were celebrating the fact that I killed a dictator, did any of you get drunk?

Indulu: Maulu, Sprinter and Ruch.

Dario: Ah damn, I should check on the girls to see-

Indulu: No no no, you're staying here. You shouldn't disturb cheetahs when they're in deep sleep.

Dario: I missed the part where I didn't give a damn about your opinion, get lost.

He was slowly getting up and ready to walk out but the cheetah trophy sits him back down.

Indulu: No, you should still rest up. I'm here to help you in what you need.

Dario: Oh so now you wanna help? Well I got a question for you then...

Indulu: Yes?

Dario grabbed her by the sleeve of her hoodie.

Dario: Yesterday...why did you pin me against an animal that's capable of killing a human in a fist fight. And even if you wanted to help why didn't you step in, were you watching me to get killed?!

Indulu: No it's not what you think. Sprinter has told me you were strong and that you faced a lot of us animals that can change into humans, and I thought if you faced Black Chief in a Mashindano then you'd indirectly free us from his control if you won. And you did! Because of you his group is disbanded.

Dario: That still doesn't change the fact I was in a near death experience. What would've happen if I actually died? Huh?!

Indulu: I...I...

Dario let's her go and looks away.

Dario: I thought I could trust you...I guess sparing you was a mistake...

Indulu: What's that supposed to mean...?

Dario just glanced at her with a death glare, straight into her purple eyes. Indulu took the hint and she looked away.

Indulu: I see...you're angry about yesterday...what I did was stupid...

Dario: Took you long enough to nice it.

Indulu: I'm sorry...

Dario: Hate to break it to you but sorry isn't gonna cut it, what are the girls gonna think when they see me in this state? What am I gonna tell my boss about this?

Indulu didn't say anything as she looked at her lap in a look that was full of disappointment.

Indulu: I...I'm sorry...*sniff*

Dario was about to say something but the hunter stopped as he noticed her tearing up and sobbed to herself. Indulu covered her face with her hands and turned around refusing to be looked at in her current state.

Dario felt bad for making her feel this way, he was frozen and couldn't do anything but watch the cheetah girl cry.

In about a few seconds Dario then wrapped his arms around her body and pulled her for a hug.

Dario: Hey, stop crying...I understand...

Indulu held her tears as he hand touched his palms around her.

Dario: I get where you're coming from now Indulu...you wanted my help... altho what you did was forceful but still it was something...

He then lets her go and turned her around to face him.

Dario: But you need to understand that putting someone in a perilous situation like yesterday has consequences. Yeah I killer Black Chief but next time be more careful and precise with your thinking, who knows you might endanger someone else and I don't want you to make the same mistake...

Indulu looked away not facing Dario in pure shame, she blushed a bit.

Dario: Also, I apologize for yelling at you just now...I can have a bit of anger issues, I just...hate being forced into scenarios without my consent...

He cupped her cheek, the cheetah girl blushed even more.

Dario: I'm sorry for hurting you, I get where you're coming from and what you did made everyone here in these grasslands proud. A girl like you that was bold enough to talk sense to a rhino speaks volumes, and you shouldn't let words such as mine get the better of you. You're one remarkable and gutsy cheetah.

Indulu was shocked at the words and just looked at Dario in surprise at how he was trying to make her feel better about herself.

Indulu: I...thank you...

She smiled and looked into the hunter's brown eyes while not breaking contact.

Indulu: Sprinter was right when she said you knew how to make someone's bad thoughts go away in a matter of seconds...

Dario: Oh, what else did she spill?

Indulu: Not much in particular other than the fact you were a good boyfriend and caretaker to her and your other harem girls.

She giggled before looking away with a bit of a sad look.

Indulu: Sometimes here in the grasslands of Zambia can be lonely...

Dario: How so?

Indulu: Before you came in, me and Sprinter were like a team and very close friends. She'd usually be the brains of the operations between the two of us, but then she left with you and I was all alone...

She then buried her face on Dario's chest, making the latter blush mildly.

Indulu: You have no idea how it's like to roam the savannahs like a stranger...like I could feel people making fun of me, yeah cheetah's are solitary but it's always good to have some company with you.

Dario: Yeah, it was tough too for me back when growing up...

Indulu looked at him with curiosity.

Indulu: You humans can experience that too?

Dario: We're very social creatures Indulu, but in today's modern world things are very different where most people happen to be lone wolves as we destroy ourselves in the stupidest ways possible. I grew up with neither a single friend as a child and that all stopped yesterday when I finally got the chance to socialize with the right people by my side.

Indulu: I...see...

Dario pats her and caressed her hair.

Dario: Now I feel even more bad for you.

Indulu: Why?

Dario: You were a loner before me Sprinter and Ruch came by right?

Indulu nodded.

Dario: Well you're not alone anymore and I'll make sure you get a lot of people to support you moth mentally and emotionally.

Indulu was surprised.

Indulu: Wait, are you saying that-

Dario: How would you like to come along with me, Sprinter and Ruch back to our home in America, along with the rest of my harem girls.

Indulu: I...you sure I'll be welcomed by all of them and maybe befriended too?

The Americo-Macedonian nodded at her with a bright smile as he kept caressing her hair.

Dario: Absolutely. I mean sure not all of us are perfect and we have our ups and downs but I'll make sure you feel better suited with the environment.

Indulu smiled with a glimmer of hope in her eyes as she hugged Dario tightly, close to crushing his bones.

Dario: Ow ow ow!

Realizing what she'd done she pulled away with a nervous smile.

Indulu: I apologize for that human...

Dario: It's fine, and you can call me Dario.

Indulu: Right...*played with her own hair as she looked down*

???: Am I interrupting something?

They turned to see Maulu who had a smile on his face.

Indulu: Maulu?!

Dario: Not the right moment pal.

Maulu: My bad my bad, Mwanga told me to check if you're fine and I can see you are. So what have you two been talking about?

Indulu looked away blushing, Dario looked visibly annoyed.

Dario: About how I'm gonna have you turned into a rug if you don't leave the tent in 5 seconds.

Maulu: Ahhhh! I'm outta here!

He ran out of the tent.

Dario: He won't be bothering us for now.

Indulu: How you said that to him without flinching is rather remarkable to say at least.

Dario: Hey, he may be a lion and I may be a human but I'm not easy prey for anyone, I have the looks that can kill.

Indulu giggled.

Indulu: I can tell by that and so by the fact of how attractive you are...~

Dario: O-oh well I-

Indulu: Come on, let's go and wake up Sprinter and Ruch before we tell them the news about me coming alone.

She got up and offered a hand for Dario to pull him up, the hunter smiled and accepted the gesture as he was pulled by the cheetah girl.

Dario: Thanks...

Indulu: You're welcome Dario. Come on now.

The two then walked of the tent and went to find Ruch and Sprinter.

The end.

OK guys, this was chapter 45.

Peace out!