The more Malaika waited the more he thought that simbaji's life might be in danger. on a spur of the moment the older lion leapt out of the grasses and in front of the cub. He dug his claws into the ground ready to attack if need be. With a slight growl he spoke to the young lioness.

"Who sent you?"

Malaika tightened his stance ready for anything.

"Why are you following us?"